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68 Managing a Street Lighting Network
If you replace a device that was serving as a repeating agent, the SmartServer
automatically identifies alternate repeating devices to relay network messages to
those target devices that were using the old device in their repeating chains.
When you add the replacement device to the network, the SmartServer attempts
to commission the replacement device. The commissioning succeeds if the
SmartServer can communicate with the device either directly or though a
repeating chain.
Note: If the original device still functions, leave the old device connected to the
network (if physically possible) until the device replacement has been completed.
Thus, the SmartServer can decommission the old device so that you can easily
reuse it in a new network. This step is not required if the device has failed.
To replace a device with the SmartServer, perform the following steps:
1. Attach the replacement device to the network by applying power to the
device and attaching its network connection as documented by the device
manufacturer.
2. Right-click the original device, point to Manage, and then select Replace
from the shortcut menu.
3. The Replace LON Device dialog opens.