Discovery Profile

Discovery profiles are used to configure how devices are discovered or imported from various sources into the AirDefense managed network. Use the configurations in Discovery/Polling screen to set periodic imports and discovery of the devices into your network.

Devices can be imported or discovered from one of the following sources:
  • Imported from a Local file

  • Imported from a Remote file

  • Using SNMP discovery using a list of networks to scan

  • Using Wireless Manager/Switch

All devices, once imported, will be configured and classified according to the Device Import Rules. You may also use Auto-Placement Rules to place these imported device in your network or choose to place these devices manually.

Discovery Profiles Screen

The Discovery Profile screen enables you to add and manage the profiles configured for your AirDefense system.

Click to expand in new window
This screen is divided into the following sections:
  • Structure & Tags - This section is used to set the scope of the Polling Preferences configuration. It is not used when configuring Discovery Profiles.

  • Discovery Profiles - This section is used to add and manage your discovery profiles in the AirDefense system.

The Discovery Profiles area of the Discovery/Polling screen lists all the discovery profiles configured for your AirDefense system. Use the controls provided within this area to add and manage discovery profiles. You can add a new profile, modify or delete an existing profile. If required, you can also manually run a profile.