User Guide
WiseGui is an Browser-based client for the WISEBED experimental facility completely written in HTML5 + JavaScript. This user guide is a step-by-step introduction into the basic functionalities of WiseGui and aims to help first time users of the software.
WiseGui is providing access to multiple testbeds in parallel. On the first screen that is displayed the user may select a testbed of his choice. In this example we'll go for the testbed at the University of Lübeck.
There are two ways to get an overview over the available nodes. The first, a Google maps-based view, allows the user to get an impression of the area or building the testbed is located. By clicking on the individual node icons a message box will pop up, displaying additional information about the selected node.
The second view is a table which offers a clearer view of the nodes in the testbed. The table can additionally be filtered by:
- typing in a search string (or regular expression) in the text box above the actual table, or
- selecting one of the available node types from the select box, or
- typing an "advanced" search expression. Usually the first two options should suffice. The "advanced mode" allow to enter a search expression that will be interpreted as JavaScript against the data model of every table line. A detailed explanation can be found by clicking on the tiny question mark right next to the "Advanced" checkbox.
Please also note the reservations tab that gives an overview over the upcoming reservations and the "WiseML" tabs that display the machine-readable self-description of the testbed in either JSON or XML.
In order to make reservations and conduct experiments on the testbed of your choice you'll have to login. If you haven't done so yet, you'll have to first register on wisebed.eu to get an account. Let's assume your username is jondoe. Then, in the username field your login username will be [email protected].
After logging in you'll have the chance to make a reservation of a (sub-)set of nodes on the testbed of your choice. To reserve, please click on "Make reservation" in the navigation bar. There, you can select individual nodes, using the (filtered) table view we already know from the testbed overview. The only difference is that you'll have to check the checkbox on the left for each node that shall be part of your reservation. Alternatively you can also select the nodes for the reservation by clicking or click-and-drag in the map view.
After making the reservation we are now able to "connect" to it. Please note that this is currently only possible during the reservation time period! To connect click on the "My Reservations" link in the upper left of the navigation bar and select the reservation of your choice (typically, this is the one you just created).
