Device Type

Although most manufactures implement the protocols defined in the SNMP and SIP standards, they can use different names to refer to the same type of equipment. For example, one manufacturer may specify a device type of Printer for all the printers they produce, another manufacturer may differentiate their products into laser printers, ink-jet printers and so on.

Use the Device Type dialog to specify the categories of equipment that you want to include in each device group, and to create new device types for future use.

To add a Device Type:

1    In the Device Group dialog, click Add

2    Select Existing device type and select an entry in the list.

3    Click OK.

To create a Device Type:

1    In the Device Group dialog, click Add

2    Select Create new device type and type the name in the entry field.

3    Click OK.