User's Guide

Field Description
MAC Address A range of MAC addresses that the device(s) must fall within.
DNS Server The DNS server that the device(s) are using. This parameter only
works with sensors not APs and switches.
Uses DHCP Specify whether or not DHCP is used (True or False). This
parameter only works with sensors not APs and switches.
Device Name The name of the device.
Model Name The model number of the device.
Firmware Version The firmware version the device has installed.
Serial Number The serial number of the device.
4. Click Apply to activate the new rule.
Note
You may click Reset to disregard any changes to the rules.
Auto-Placement rules are applied in sequence. You should prioritize your rules so that the most
important ones are applied first. Use the Move Up or Move Down buttons to arrange the list of rules.
You may delete a selected (highlighted) rule by clicking the Delete button.
Click the Place Unplaced Devices button to move unplaced devices to a network folder using the
existing Auto-Placement rules.
Click the Apply button to save any additions or changes. This applies even when importing Auto-
Placement rules with the Import button.
Import Auto-Placement Rules
You can import Auto-Placement rules using the Import button. Comma delimited files are used to
import Auto-Placement rules. The format of the file is:
autoplacement_rule,server,Path,Network Address,IP Range,MAC Address,DNS
Server,Uses DHCP, Device Name,Model Name,Firmware Version,Serial Number
There are dierent ways to create a comma delimited file but the most trouble-free way is to use a text
editor, such as Notepad.
Things to Remember:
• The first field for importing Auto-Placement rules must be autoplacement_rules.
• At this time, the only valid server name is localhost.
• Fields may be blank with no blank space between the commas (i.e., ,,).
• Path names must begin with a slash (/) and include a slash (/) between network levels. Also, the
path must already be present in the existing network tree.
• For fields with a range, you must include a range even if there is only one IP address or one MAC
address (For Example 1.1.1.1-1.1.1.1).
Example:
autoplacement_rule,localhost,/USA/AutoPlacementTest/
Floor1,,172.17.17.0-172.17.17.19,,,,,,6.0.196.0
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1056 Extreme AirDefense User Guide for version 10.5.