Specifications

Adding a Single Device
You can add a single device to the NetSight database using the Add Device window. When you add a single
device, a device icon is created and added to the All Devices folder and the appropriate device groups in
the left−panel Network Elements tab. You must specify the device's SNMP profile. This information is used
by Inventory Manager to access and manage the device.
Select the Network Elements tab.1.
Select any folder in the left−panel tree, right−click and select Add Device from the menu. The Add
Device window opens.
2.
Enter the IP address of the device you want to add.3.
Use the drop−down list to select one of the SNMP profiles that have been defined for device access.
The Edit button lets you create a profile if one does not already exist.
4.
Select the checkbox and enter an SNMP context, if desired.5.
Select whether to use the default nickname or click Specify to assign a unique nickname to this
device.
6.
To add the device and leave the window open, click Apply. To add the device and close the window,
click OK.
7.
Deleting Devices from the NetSight Database
When devices are deleted from the NetSight database they are removed from all groups where they are a
member. To delete devices from the NetSight database:
Expand the left−panel tree and select the device being deleted.1.
Right−click the device and select Delete from the menu. A confirmation message advises that you are
deleting the device from the NetSight database.
2.
Click Yes to delete the device.3.
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