OmniVista Terra Release Notes (October 2025)
OmniVista Terra is an on-premise Network Management System that simplifies the monitoring and managing of Stellar Access Points and AOS Switches from an easy-to-read dashboard display. An on-premise version of OmniVista is particularly useful for customers with local installation requirements.
This release of OmniVista Terra is available as a free trial or paid version of the full OmniVista Terra Solution. The trial version extends for 90 days and can be used to monitor up to 20 Access Point and Switch devices combined (additional time and number of devices can be requested). You can then upgrade from the free trial version to a paid licensed version of OmniVista Terra.
You can access OmniVista Terra 10.5.1 using any approved browser and device (e.g., workstation, tablet). Access to OmniVista Terra is supported on the following browsers: Chrome 79+ (on Windows and Redhat/SuSE Linux client PCs), and Firefox 62+ (on Windows and Redhat/SuSE Linux client PCs).
These Release Notes detail features and functions, network/device configuration prerequisites, supported devices, and known issues/workarounds in OmniVista Terra 10.5.1. Please read the Release Notes in their entirety as they contain important operational information that may impact successful use of the application.
Devices Supported
Click here for a list of supported Stellar Access Points and AOS Switch models, which includes the supported software releases.
The following Access Point models are not supported:
OAW-AP1101
OAW-AP1201L
OAW-AP1201H
OAW-AP1201HL
OAW-AP1201BG
OAW-AP1261
Software Supported
AWOS 5.0.3 - OmniVista Terra 10.5.1 supports AWOS 5.0.3 on all supported Access Points.
AOS 8.9R4 - OmniVista Terra 10.5.1 supports 8.9R4 on all supported AOS Switches.
AOS 8.10R3 - OmniVista Terra 10.5.1 supports AOS 8.10R3 on all supported AOS Switches.
Features and Functions
Use the following links to familiarize yourself with OmniVista Terra 10.5.1 features and functionality:
Getting Started – What you need to know to get up and running.
Configuring Organizations for Network Management - How to create and manage Organizations, including creating/modifying sites, adding devices, and adding users.
Onboarding Devices Workflow - The basic steps involved to onboard Switches and Access Points for management in OmniVista Terra.
License Management - OmniVista Terra licensing is based on the license purchased. A user is allowed to manage up to the maximum number of devices allowed for that license. A free, teaser license is automatically authorized for each Organization.
Documentation - The user documentation is contained in the on-line help installed with this product. Click on the Help link (?) in the upper-right corner of a page to access the online help for the page. You can also access the user documentation directly at http://docs.ovcirrus.com/ovtx.
Network and Device Prerequisites
To ensure the necessary communication between devices (Access Point/Switch) and OmniVista Terra 10.5.1, verify/configure the following prerequisites on your local network:
Network Prerequisites - Network deployment, bandwidth, proxy, firewall, and NTP server requirements.
Device Prerequisites - Supported Access Point software and models.
If your fully managed Access Points are running AWOS 4.0.8, it is recommended that you upgrade to AWOS 5.0.3 by setting the Desired Software Version first before accessing OmniVista Terra 10.5.1.
It is also recommended that you upgrade your OmniSwitch AOS release to 8.10R3.
Installing OmniVista Terra
OmniVista Terra is installed from a download file available on the Customer Support website. Refer to the OmniVista Terra Installation Guide for information about how to install OmniVista Terra.
Notes: Consider the following guidelines when installing OmniVista Terra:
The OmniVista Terra HA L2 cluster supports ONLY a 3-node setup.
When managing more than 1000 devices in OmniVista Terra, setting the Data Persistency values to 7 days for all parameters is recommended to prevent a potential disk full scenario. This configuration helps maintain optimal system performance and storage efficiency in large-scale environments.
In addition to installing OmniVista Terra, you must also upload AOS and AWOS image files to the OmniVista Image Server. This process is required to support the upgrade of device images through OmniVista Terra. Refer to the “Uploading AOS/AWOS Images” section in the OmniVista Terra Installation Guide for the step-by-step procedure.
When the installation is complete, you will have an initial Network Administrator login and an Organization that was created based on the information you provided during the installation process. The login consists of the email address entered during the installation process and “changeme” as the default password.
Launching OmniVista Terra
To launch OmniVista Terra, enter myovterra.myovcloud.com in your browser to access the login screen. When you login to OmniVista Terra for the first time, use the email address for your account (specified during the installation process) and “changeme” as the default password. You are then required to change the password at that time.
Email availability is required to change the login password. Make sure that Email is enabled and SMTP settings are configured for the OmniVista Terra installation (see the OmniVista Admin Center online help).
REST API Management
You can use REST APIs for scripting or integration with any third-party systems in your management network. The complete API reference can be found at the following links based on your region:
For more information, see Automation with APIs.
Known Issues/Workarounds
Some Reports Fail When Scheduled to Run at the Same Time (OVNG-21932)
Summary: When multiple reports are scheduled at the same time, some reports may fail.
Workaround: Schedule a single report or reports to run at least 30 minutes apart to minimize failed reports.
Technical Support
Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise technical support is committed to resolving our customer’s technical issues in a timely manner. Customers with inquiries should contact us at:
Region Phone Number
North America 1-800-995-2696
Latin America 1-877-919-9526
Europe Union +800 00200100 (Toll Free) or +1(650)385-2193
Asia Pacific +65 6240 8484
Internet: Customers with Alcatel-Lucent service agreements may open cases 24 hours a day via Alcatel-Lucent’s support web page at: https://myportal.al-enterprise.com/.
Upon opening a case, customers will receive a case number and may review, update, or escalate support cases on-line. Please specify the severity level of the issue per the definitions below. For fastest resolution, please have telnet or dial-in access, hardware configuration—module type and revision by slot, software revision, and configuration file available for each switch.
Severity 1 - Production network is down resulting in critical impact on business—no workaround available.
Severity 2 - Segment or Ring is down or intermittent loss of connectivity across network.
Severity 3 - Network performance is slow or impaired—no loss of connectivity or data.
Severity 4 - Information or assistance on product feature, functionality, configuration, or installation.