Add an Auto-Placement Rule

Auto-Placement rules configure where devices are placed when they are imported into the AirDefense managed network.

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To add a new auto-placement rule:

  1. From the Auto-Placement Rules screen, select the icon.

    The Auto Placement Rule dialog displays.

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  2. Provide the following information to create a new auto-placement rule:
    Field Description
    Name Provide a meaningful name for the auto-placement rule. You should name your rules such that they are easy to identify from among similar rules.
    Destination Use the Destination drop-down list to select the floor on which the devices meeting this auto-placement rule are to be placed.
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    Select the Unplaced Devices option from the drop-down list to indicate that the device is not placed. Unplaced devices appear in the Unplaced Devices tab of the Auto-Placement Rules screen.

    Criteria By default, a new rule has the following criteria selected:
    • IP Range

      Use this field to configure the range of IP address that is used as a selection criteria for this auto-placement rule.

    The following additional fields are available:

    • MAC Address

      Use this field to configure the device's MAC address that is used as a selection criteria for this auto-placement rule. You can configure a range of MAC addresses that is then used to place the devices. To use a single MAC address, enter the same address in both the Start MAC Address and End MAC Address fields.

    • DHCP

      Use this field to specify whether or not DHCP is used (True or False) as a selection criteria for this auto-placement rule. This parameter only works with sensors not with access points and switches.

    • Network Address

      Use the field to configure the device's network address that is used as a selection criteria for this auto-placement rule.

    • DNS Server

      Use this field to specify the DNS server or servers the devices are using and use that information as a selection criteria for this auto-placement rule. This parameter only works with sensors not with access points and switches.

    • Device Name

      Use this field to specify the device name that is used as a selection criteria for this auto-placement rule.

    • Device Model

      Use this field to specify the device model .This information is then used as a selection criteria for this auto-placement rule.

    • Firmware

      Use this field to specify the device's installed firmware version. This information is then used as a selection criteria for this auto-placement rule.

    • Serial Number

      Use this field to specify the device's unique serial number.This serial number is then used as a selection criteria for this auto-placement rule.

    Note

    Note

    Select the icon to expand each selection criteria. To delete a selection criteria, use the icon.
  3. Select the Apply button located to the top right of this dialog to save the auto-placement rule.
  4. Select the small 'x' icon to the top left of the dialog to close it.