User's Guide

10. If a floor plan is not configured, you can configure a floor plan from this window:
Auto-Placement Rules
Auto-Placement rules determine where devices will be placed in the network tree when they are
imported. Any device that has the specified parameter(s) and qualifying value(s) will be placed in the
selected network level.
Auto-Placement rules are applied dierently based on the device type that are discovered in your
network. The rules are dierent for sensors when compared to rules for access points and switches.
Auto-Placement Rules for Sensors
Auto-Placement rules for sensors are applied every 20 minutes. If a rule exists, new sensors in the
Unplaced Devices folder are moved into a predefined scope level. This only happens to sensors seen in
your network since the last 20 minute poll. Sensors seen before the last 20 minute poll are excluded.
Auto-Placement Rules for Access Points and Switches
Auto-Placement rules for APs and switches are applied when APs or switches are manually added or
imported into a system using the following conditions:
• If a rule exists, the AP or switch is moved into the predetermined scope level.
• If no rule exists, the AP or switch is moved into the Unplaced Devices folder.
• Adopted access points discovered from a controller but without an applicable auto-placement rule
are placed in the same folder as the controller.
Auto-Placement Rules
Configuration
152 Extreme AirDefense User Guide for version 10.5.