Configure Device Template Classification By Location

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About Device Template Classification by Location

Each network policy has a complete set of templates that correspond to devices assigned to that policy. These templates provide a diagram of the physical ports for a specific device model, and allow you to customize many AP features on the WiFi 0 and WiFi 1 radio interfaces and also specify AP or switch functionality. You can then assign port types to the ports. A port type defines how the ports assigned to it will function.

Using device template classification, you do not need to create separate network policies for each device that requires different functionality. Create one network policy, configure and classify the device templates based on the requirements and location of your devices (classification rules), and then deploy the single network policy.

For example, APs in one location require different radio settings than APs in a separate location. Create separate device templates that specify the radio profiles for the devices in each location, and then apply device classification rules that define the location of these devices. Your single network policy is then ready to deploy.

For more information about device classification, see Classification Rules Overview.

Create Device Template Objects

After you have configured a default device template for an AP or switch, you can add subsequent device templates (objects) for classification by location. Use the following steps:

1. Create a default device model template.
2. In the Device Templates window, select to add a custom device template for a specific location. For example, if your default device model template is for an AP130, then add a different device template for the AP130 devices in a different location. Create a custom template for each model and each location. Custom device templates appear in the Device Templates table.

1. In the custom device template Assignment column, select to create a new classification rule, or, select to copy or select an existing classification rule.

1. To add a classification rule, you must first create a default model template, and then a second template (for the same model) to which you can apply the classification rule.

1. When the classification rule table shows the category and value that you selected, select Save.
2. Select to choose Device Location. In the Location dialog box, assign your device template profile based on the location of managed devices, and then chooset Select. When you select a location, drill down to the actual location where the devices are located, for example the floor of a building.
3. Select to expand the menu and verify the location.