In order to configure a custom name (IfAlias) for a device's SNMP interface, you need to access the device configuration console and rename each interface according to your naming convention preference.
After the interface(s) are renamed, you can add them as performance monitors and active monitors. You can also select the custom interface in various dashboard reports and split second graphs. If the device interface(s) already have performance monitors and/or active monitors set up, the new interface name displays in WhatsUp Gold accordingly.
Use the following example instructions for how to change a Cisco router interface name. If you have other devices, refer to the device documentation for instructions on how to change interface names.
To configure a device custom name for an SNMP interface on a Cisco router:
Cisco1812# configure
Cisco1812(config)# interface FastEthernet 9
Cisco1812(config-if)# description CUSTOM NAME
Cisco1812(config-if)# ^Z
Cisco1812#
To add a Performance Monitor for a newly renamed device interface:
CUSTOM NAME
is the interface name created for the Cisco router. Click to select CUSTOM NAME, then click OK.
To add an Active Monitor for a newly renamed device interface:
Important: If a device has active monitors set up prior to renaming the device's interface(s), then after renaming the device's interface(s), remove the old interface(s) from the Active Monitor dialog, then click Discover to refresh the device interface list. Use the console application for the discover process.
If a device has performance monitors set up prior to renaming the device's interface(s), the device interface names are automatically updated.
To select a newly renamed device interface for the Interface Utilization report:
CUSTOM NAME
. View the interface utilization log.