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UEM deployment guide for Cipherlab endpoints
CipherLab specializes in AIDC (Automatic Identification and Data Capture) solutions, including rugged mobile computers and barcode scanners. This cipherlab UEM deployment guide details how to leverage Hexnode’s integration to remotely configure and secure CipherLab devices, ensuring they meet specific industry needs with minimal hands-on effort.
How Hexnode manages CipherLab Hardware via OEMConfig?
Hexnode integrates with CipherLab devices primarily through OEMConfig. OEMConfig is an Android standard that enables Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) solutions to support device-specific features immediately upon their release, providing true “Zero-day support.”
In standard deployment, a UEM can manage basic Android Enterprise settings. However, specialized hardware like CipherLab’s barcode scanners require unique configurations outside standard Android APIs.
By pushing App Configurations through the CipherLab OEMConfig app installed on the device, administrators use Hexnode as a conduit to remotely control these hardware-specific capabilities. This allows for granular control over scanner settings or RFID reader parameters directly from the Hexnode console, eliminating the need to wait for firmware updates or custom UEM feature development.
Key benefits of the Integration
Deploying CipherLab devices via Hexnode offers sophisticated control and operational efficiency for distributed workforces.
| Benefit | Description |
|---|---|
| Zero-Day Support | Access new CipherLab hardware features immediately. OEMConfig allows Hexnode to support new settings the moment the OEMConfig app is updated by CipherLab. |
| Single Pane Management | Manage specialized CipherLab scanners alongside standard corporate phones and tablets from a unified cloud console. |
| Device-Specific Customization | Access unique hardware APIs to configure settings (For example, specific scanner trigger modes) unavailable in standard Android Enterprise policies. |
| Remote Management | Deploy advanced configurations over the air (OTA), significantly reducing the need to physically stage devices at an IT depot. |
| Scaled Targeting | Push unique hardware configurations to specific departments (e.g., different scanner settings for Warehouse vs. Retail teams) using Hexnode’s Group or Domain-based targeting. |
Prerequisites for deployment
Before attempting to configure device-specific settings in this cipherlab UEM deployment guide, ensure the following foundational requirements are met:
- Android Enterprise: Your Hexnode portal must be fully integrated with Android Enterprise.
- Enrollment: CipherLab devices must be enrolled in Hexnode via Android Enterprise as either Device Owner (fully managed) or Profile Owner (work profile).
- App Repository: The CipherLab OEMConfig application must be approved and added to your Hexnode app inventory via the Managed Google Play console.
Setting up the configuration for the CipherLab devices
Once prerequisites are met, follow these steps to configure the OEMConfig app and deploy custom hardware settings to your endpoints:
- On your Hexnode console, navigate to Policies and choose to create or edit a policy.
- Go to Android > App Management > Required Apps and start configuring.
- Add the “CipherLab OEMConfig” app to the required app list.
- Now go to App Configurations and create a new configuration for the app.
- Set up the device configurations and user restrictions that you want to impose on the devices.
- Apply the policy to the target entities prior to saving the policy. The targets can be devices, users, groups, or domains.
Availability & Licensing
- Platform: This integration is available for CipherLab Android devices enrolled in the Android Enterprise program.
- Licensing: Hexnode offers tiered pricing editions. Ensure your current subscription plan supports Android Enterprise and App Management capabilities to utilize OEMConfig.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q. Which CipherLab devices support this OEMConfig integration?
A. This integration supports all CipherLab devices running Android that are compatible with Android Enterprise. This includes popular rugged mobile computer series (like the RS35, RK25, and RS51) enrolled in Hexnode as either Device Owner or Profile Owner.
Q. Is there any need to code or script to configure the scanner settings?
A. No. The CipherLab OEMConfig integration eliminates the need for manual coding. The Hexnode console visualizes the configuration schema provided by the app, allowing you to select settings (like enabling specific barcode symbologies) using a simple graphical interface.
Q. Is this feature available on all Hexnode pricing plans?
A. To use OEMConfig, your Hexnode subscription must support Android Enterprise and App Management features. While available on most standard plans, it is recommended to check your specific edition to ensure full App Configuration capabilities are unlocked.
