Configuring Device Type Mappings

Use the Device Types dialog to create or modify a custom device type mapping. To do this, enter an SNMP OID (sysObjectID) and select a device category for which to map a device. For more information about SNMP OIDs, refer to your device documentation or the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) web site.

To configure Device Types:

1. From the main menu of the WhatsConnected console, select Configure > Device Type Mappings. The SNMP OID to Device Type Configuration dialog appears.
2. Use the following options to create and edit device types:
   • New. Click to create a new device type configuration (mapping).
     • sysObject ID (OID). Enter the SNMP OID (sysObjectID) for which you want to map a device. For more information about SNMP OIDs, refer to your device documentation or the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) web site.
     • Include Subtree. Select to include the device OID subtree entries in the device type configuration.
     • Category. Select a device type category for which to map the device.
     • Vendor/Manufacturer. Enter the device vendor or manufacturer name.
     • Model. Enter the device vendor or manufacturer model.
     • Description. Enter the device vendor or manufacturer description.
   • Edit. Select a device in the OID Maps list to modify the current settings.
   • Copy. Select a device in the OID Maps list to copy an existing OID Map and modify it to create a new OID Map.
   • Delete. Select a device in the OID Maps list to delete an existing OID Map.
3. Click OK to make changes.

See Also Configuring WhatsConnected About WhatsConnected configuration settings Configuring Applications Settings Configuring Discovery Settings Configuring Protocol Settings/Credentials Configuring Device Categories Configuring Device Filters Configuring and scheduling Discovery Tasks WhatsUp Gold Server Endpoint Library (Remote Servers)