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Update IPAWS settings in the
BlackBerry AtHoc
management system

  1. On the
    BlackBerry AtHoc
    server, re-enable the device. See Configure IPAWS in the BlackBerry AtHoc management system.
  2. From the
    BlackBerry AtHoc
    management system, configure the gateways.
    Select the
    Copy the default settings
    check box.
  3. From the
    BlackBerry AtHoc
    management system, configure or verify the IPAWS device settings for each device that you use:
    • Public Devices: IPAWS EAS, NWEM, WEA, and WEA 2.0.
    • COG to COG device: IPAWS CAP Exchange
  4. Upgrade to BlackBerry AtHoc 6.1.8.87 only:
    1. Update the alert templates (formerly called scenarios) for each organization. See the to learn about alert templates. The following parts of the template need to be updated:
      • Add a geo-location for IPAWS public alerting devices (EAS, NWEM, WEA, and WEA 2.0.)These devices require a geo-location for activation.
      • Update the target lists.
    2. Replace the XML configuration content for each device:
      1. In the
        Devices
        section, click
        Devices
        .
      2. In the
        Device Manager
        section, select the device.
      3. Click
        Edit
        .
      4. In the
        Delivery Gateway
        section, for IPAWS click
        Configure
        .
      5. Click
        Remove
        to delete the existing XML content.
      6. From the
        Add a Delivery Gateway
        list, select
        IPAWS
        to get the new XML configuration content.
      7. Click
        Save
        .
  5. Send a Test Alert to Public Alerting Devices.