Add Auto-Placement Rules

Follow these steps to add a new auto-placement rule:

  1. Click the Add button.

    The new rule is added to the list of rules and is automatically selected (highlighted) in the ADD drop-down menu.

    Note

    Note

    You may optionally choose where you want the new rule to be placed by selecting a placement item from the drop-down menu. (Inset At End is the default.)
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  2. Using the Place devices in scope drop-down menu, select a scope to place devices when rule is applied.
  3. Select one or more of the Device Selection Rules, and specify a value for each rule using the following criteria:
    Field Description

    Network Address

    The device's network address.

    IP Range

    A range of IP addresses that the device(s) must fall within.

    MAC Address

    A range of MAC addresses that the device(s) must fall within.

    DNS Server

    The DNS server that the device(s) are using. This parameter only works with sensors not APs and switches.

    Uses DHCP

    Specify whether or not DHCP is used (True or False). This parameter only works with sensors not APs and switches.

    Device Name

    The name of the device.

    Model Name

    The model number of the device.

    Firmware Version

    The firmware version the device has installed.

    Serial Number

    The serial number of the device.
  4. Click Apply to activate the new rule.
    Note

    Note

    You may click Reset to disregard any changes to the rules.

    Auto-Placement rules are applied in sequence. You should prioritize your rules so that the most important ones are applied first. Use the Move Up or Move Down buttons to arrange the list of rules.

    You may delete a selected (highlighted) rule by clicking the Delete button.

    Click the Place Unplaced Devices button to move unplaced devices to a network folder using the existing Auto-Placement rules.

    Click the Apply button to save any additions or changes. This applies even when importing Auto-Placement rules with the Import button.

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