User's Guide

IP Range
Enter a range of IP addresses. For example, 192.168.10.10-192.168.10.35.
Network Address
Enter a Network Address. For example, 192.168.10.0/24.
FQDN
Enter a fully qualified domain name. For example, www.example.com.
Use the Communication Profile field to select an existing communication profile. From the drop-
down list, you can select a existing communication profile, or you can create a new profile. You can
also select the Manual Entry option from this list to create a communication profile that is unique
to this SNMP host.
Note
A communication profile is a set of parameters that enables you to connect to a remote
server. For more information on communication profiles, see Communication Profile on
page 169.
5. Use the Schedule field to schedule the frequency that discovery of the device occurs. Select Daily,
Monthly, One Time, and Intra-Day (which is more than one time per day) from the drop-down list.
You can also select the time that the device is discovered.
6. Use the Placement Rules field to configure the placement of the devices.
7. To configure device imports through a Remote File, select the Remote File button.
Provide the following information:
Field Description
Host Provide the host name or IP address of the remote server where the
import file is located.
Protocol From the drop-down list, select the protocol to use when
communicating with the remote host.
Path Enter the full path to the import file on the remote host. The path
must also include the full name of the import file. For example /
home/localadmin/temp/importlist.list
User Enter the username to be used when connecting to the remote
host.
Password Enter the correct password for the username entered in the User
field.
Verify Server Certificate Select this option to force Extreme AirDefense to verify the remote
server's security certificate for validity.
8. Select the APPLY button located to the top right of this dialog to save the device discovery profile.
9. Select the small 'x' icon to the top left of the dialog to close it.
Edit a Discovery Profile
Discovery profiles configure how devices are discovered or imported into the AirDefense managed
network.
Configuration
Discovery Profile
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