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Editing device information

Editing device information

Use the Edit Device page to edit information about a device. The information and options available on the Edit Device page depend on the device type, firmware version, and which features are enabled.

To edit information for a device or model device:
  1. Go to Device Manager and click the Devices Total tab in the quick status bar.
  2. In the content pane, select the device or model device and click Edit, or right-click on the device and select Edit. The Edit Device pane displays.

  3. Edit the device settings as required.

    Name

    The name of the device.

    Description

    Descriptive information about the device.

    IP Address

    Enter the IP address of the device.

    Serial Number

    The serial number of the device.

    Firmware Version

    The firmware version.

    Admin User

    Enter the administrator user name.

    Password

    Enter the administrator user password.

    HA Cluster

    Select to identify the device as part of an HA cluster, and to identify the other device in the cluster by selecting them from the drop-down list, or by inputting their serial numbers.

    Geographic Coordinates

    Identifies the latitude and longitude of the device location to support the interactive maps.

    Click Show Map to open a map showing the location of the device based on the coordinates. Click and drag the map marker to adjust the device's location.

    Company/Organization

    Optionally, enter the company or organization information.

    Country

    Optionally, enter the country where the device is located.

    Province/State

    Optionally, enter the province or state.

    City

    Optionally, enter the city.

    Contact

    Optionally, enter the contact information.

  4. After making the appropriate changes click OK.

Editing device information

Use the Edit Device page to edit information about a device. The information and options available on the Edit Device page depend on the device type, firmware version, and which features are enabled.

To edit information for a device or model device:
  1. Go to Device Manager and click the Devices Total tab in the quick status bar.
  2. In the content pane, select the device or model device and click Edit, or right-click on the device and select Edit. The Edit Device pane displays.

  3. Edit the device settings as required.

    Name

    The name of the device.

    Description

    Descriptive information about the device.

    IP Address

    Enter the IP address of the device.

    Serial Number

    The serial number of the device.

    Firmware Version

    The firmware version.

    Admin User

    Enter the administrator user name.

    Password

    Enter the administrator user password.

    HA Cluster

    Select to identify the device as part of an HA cluster, and to identify the other device in the cluster by selecting them from the drop-down list, or by inputting their serial numbers.

    Geographic Coordinates

    Identifies the latitude and longitude of the device location to support the interactive maps.

    Click Show Map to open a map showing the location of the device based on the coordinates. Click and drag the map marker to adjust the device's location.

    Company/Organization

    Optionally, enter the company or organization information.

    Country

    Optionally, enter the country where the device is located.

    Province/State

    Optionally, enter the province or state.

    City

    Optionally, enter the city.

    Contact

    Optionally, enter the contact information.

  4. After making the appropriate changes click OK.