Request Format

As defined in JSON commands, each request issued from an external web portal server is in JSON format.

NBI is only accessible via the management, control and user defined interfaces. The following are the request formats.

HTTP Request

http://{sz_management_ip}:9080/portalintf

HTTPS Request

https://{sz_management_ip}:9443/portalintf
Note: The above URI is a fixed value and cannot be modified.
Note: You can download the log for northbound portal interface from the controller web interface by navigating to Diagnostics > Application Logs as all other applications.

The table lists the ports that must be opened on the network firewall to ensure that the controller and NBI can communicate with each other successfully.

Portal Details

Port Number Layer 4 Protocol Source Destination Configurable from Web Interface? Purpose
9080 HTTP Any Controller No Northbound Interface for Hotspot
9443 HTTPS Any Controller No Northbound Interface for Hotspot