Logging Into the System

If the Dispatcher Paragon management interface is configured to use a different port than the standard port 80, enter the complete URL (e.g., http://dispatcher_paragon_server_IP:8080/).

Use default credentials to begin working with Dispatcher Paragon. Choose the desired language for the Dispatcher Paragon management interface by clicking the national flag.

CAPTCHA protection

If CAPTCHA protection is enabled in Dispatcher Paragon, after some (configurable) number of unsuccessful login attempts, users have to fill an additional input which is a text from an image.

Image refresh

 If the user cannot recognize the image, it can be changed by clicking the refresh icon in the corner of the image.

Configuration

To enable CAPTCHA protection, navigate to System > Configuration and set the level of setting to ADVANCED. Search for the Require CAPTCHA on login form setting and set it to Enabled.
The number of attempts to trigger the CAPTCHA can be configured in the setting.  Failed login attempts are counted for a tenant and username pair. The expiration timeout of the counter is one hour.


Automatic Logout

If a user has been inactive for a set period, they are logged out automatically and redirected to the Login Screen where the following notice appears. The length of the inactive period can be specified in the system settings.

Adaptive Management Interface

The Dispatcher Paragon management interface is adaptive on various devices including mobile phones and tablets.


Menus

Menus

The main menu at the left-hand side of the page makes navigating to the right information easy.

The main menu tabs may include sub-menu tabs below the top menu of the page.

General Functions

Header

The available page functions are located at the top right-hand corner of each page. The availability of these functions can vary based on the displayed page. Detailed info about each icon is in the table below.

Function

Description

Use the menu with login name and role to change a password or to log out from the Dispatcher Paragon management interface.

The bell icon indicates the notification center. Review the details of each notification by clicking on it.

Page Actions Concept

The following elements are used to perform actions on the page. The description of the action is always intuitively part of the element.

Action

Description

Green buttons create a new record.

White buttons indicate actions and views relevant for the records on the page.

Change the scope of available actions based on the user's proficiency.

Provides context of the actual position on the page and its content.

Search fields allow searching the records on the page.

On specific pages, switching between Basic and Advanced search is possible.

Using Search Filters

Some pages also include search filters to make access to specific data easier. Use data selectors to set proper data and a folder icon to select the required value from a list.

Page Tables

Page tables contain information and provide actions relevant to the content.


 Function

Description

Select one, all, or a subset of desired records to apply an action via the page action button.

Click the column name to sort the table by column.

Use the EDIT button or particular icons to perform actions for the specific record.

Hover over an icon to get information about the action it triggers.