Using meta field variables

You can use meta field variables in interface templates. When you create a meta field, a variable is automatically created for you. You can use the variable in the interface template.

For information about creating a meta field, see Meta Fields.

To use meta variables in interface templates:

1. Go to Device Manager > Provisioning Templates.

   The widgets are displayed.

2. Display the Interface widget.
   1. In the tree menu, go to System Templates > Default.
   2. From the Toggle Widgets menu, select Interface.

      The Interface widget is displayed.

3. In the Interface widget, create a new Config Interface action that uses the variable.
   1. In the Interface widget, click +.
   2. In the Action list, select Config Interface.
   3. In the Model list, select all.
   4. In the Interface Name list, type port2.
   5. In the IP/Netmask box, type the variable with the IP/netmask, such as 192.162.$(storenumber).254/25, and click OK.

      Note that $(storenumber) is the variable for the meta field.

      

      The action is created.