Configuring Network Device types
By default, there are several predefined types of network devices (for details, see All Nodes grid, Network Devices grid). If you want to monitor other devices, for example, iPads, you can create a corresponding custom type and then manually associate each of the selected devices with this type (for instructions, see Viewing and Changing Network Node Properties). Such manually associated types remain unchanged during next data uploads.
You manage custom types using the General > Network Device Types section. You can create, rename and delete custom types of the network devices. In addition, you can set and change their icons.
NOTE: System network device types cannot be modified or deleted.
To add a custom network device type:
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Click New, the New Network Device Type window opens.
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In the Network Device Type field, enter a name for a new type.
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To set an icon for the type, click Change. In a separate window, choose the icon and click OK.
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Click OK.
To rename a custom network device type:
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Select the type to modify and click Edit.
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In the Network Device Type field, change the name as needed and click OK.
To change an icon of a custom network device type:
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Select the type to modify and click Edit.
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Click Change. In a separate window, select the icon to set and click OK.
NOTE: Using the Clear button, you can clear the configured icons.
To delete a custom network device type:
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Select the type to delete and click Delete.
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If Alloy Discovery database stores network devices of this type, the Select Item window appears. In the Network Device Type drop-down list, choose another type for the devices and click OK.
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Otherwise, click Yes to confirm the operation.