Devices and Interfaces
A Device is any object that can be linked to an IP address, such as a computer, router, firewall, phone, or virtual machine. Each device can have one or more interfaces and any number of IP addresses can be linked to it. By default, a device is identified by its name. However, you can create custom properties to better describe and manage your devices. For more information about how to create custom properties, refer to Custom Properties.
To access devices:
Go to the IPAM page and select the Devices tab.
Adding Devices
You can create devices, assign interfaces to each device, and link IP addresses to the interfaces. When adding a device, start by entering its basic information. Next, create the relevant interface(s) and optionally link one or more IP addresses to each interface.
To add a device:
Select Add Device.
Enter the name of the device. Additional information required will be based on the properties defined for the device.
Select Save to create the device.
Assigning Interfaces
Once the device is created, you can manage interfaces and link IP addresses to the device.
To add an interface to a device:
Select the device.
Select Add Interface on either the Action or Row … menu.
Enter the name of the interface.
MAC address (optional). It must be a valid MAC address and unique. No other device can have an interface with the same MAC ID.
Enter the IP address(es) you want to link to the device.
Select or enter any custom properties defined for the interface.
Select Save.
Locating Devices
To locate devices quickly, use the Quick Filter search box at the top of the Devices view. You can filter by device name, IP address, interface, and other properties.
Creating a list of favorite devices allows for fast access to the devices you use most frequently. Use the star icon next to the search box to add a selected device to favorites and access your favorites in the left sidebar.
Locating Devices from a Linked IP Address
To quickly locate and view a device from an IP address:
On the Networks tab, select the IP address.
Use the Row … menu to select Reveal device.
The system takes you to the Devices tab where the IP address’ linked device is highlighted.
Note
If an IP address is not linked to a device, the Reveal device option is not displayed. You can link a device by selecting Link device or refer to Linking IP Addresses to Devices below for further instructions.
Viewing IP Address Details
The Inspector on the right side of the device grid provides detailed information about the IP addresses linked to the selected device. If an interface has multiple IP addresses associated with it, the address list will be collapsed. In that case, you can hover over the information icon for an IP address to view details for that address.
Locating IP Addresses
To quickly locate and view a specific IP address on the IPAM page:
On the Devices tab, double-click the device OR select Configure interfaces on the Row … menu.
In the dialog, select the linked IP address you want to view.
On the Row … menu, select Reveal IP address.
The system takes you to the Networks tab, where the selected IP address will be highlighted.
Linking IP Addresses to Devices
You can link and unlink IP addresses from devices to manage their network connectivity.
To link an IP address:
Select the device to which you want to link an IP address.
Do one of the following:
Locate the appropriate interface in the inspector on the right. Select the plus (+) icon next to the interface.
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On the Action or the Row … menu, select Configure interfaces. Find the appropriate interface and select the Row … menu.
Select Link IP address and enter the IP address in the pop-up window.
Unlinking IP Addresses
Unlinking an IP address from a device interface removes the association between the IP address and the interface, but retains the address’s metadata, such as custom properties. You can also clear an address, which will remove the association and delete all related metadata.
To unlink an IP address:
Select the IP address you want to unlink in either the Inspector or the Configure interfaces dialog.
On the Row … menu, select Unlink to remove the association but retain the metadata. Select Clear to unlink the address and delete all associated data, such as custom properties.
Configuring Device Interfaces
When dealing with multiple interfaces and IP addresses, the Inspector can become crowded, making it difficult to locate the specific item you want to view or modify. To streamline this process, use the Configure interfaces dialog box, which allows for easier searching and configuration. In this dialog box, you can add new interfaces, link and unlink IP addresses, edit device properties, and delete interfaces.
To configure a device interface:
Select the device.
Select Configure interfaces on either the Action or the Row … menu.
Use the search box to filter the information by connection type, interface, IP address, or other properties.
Select the item you want to configure. Select a configuration option on the item’s Row … menu.
Editing IP Address Properties
If necessary, you can edit the properties of a device interface’s linked IP address.
Note
Only Custom Properties can be edited. All other properties are read-only.
To edit IP address properties:
On the Devices screen, select the Row … menu for the device and select Configure interfaces.
In the dialog, select the linked IP address you want to edit. Use the Row … menu to select Edit IP address.
Edit the IP address’ Custom Properties as needed and select Save.
Creating DNS Records for Interface IP Addresses
You can create DNS records for a specific IP address on a device interface.
To create a DNS record:
On the Devices data grid, select the Row … menu for the device and click Configure interfaces.
In the dialog, select the linked IP address for which you want to create a DNS record.
Use the Row … menu to select Create DNS record.
Enter the required information into the provided form. The hostname must be fully qualified.
Select Create Now or use the dropdown to select Add To Request to add the DNS record creation to a request.
Deleting a Related DNS Record from an IP Address
You can delete a DNS record that has been related to an IP address for a device interface, if needed.
To delete a related DNS record:
On the Devices data grid, use the Row … menu for the device to select Configure interfaces.
In the dialog, select the linked IP address for which you want to delete a related DNS record.
Use the Row … menu to select Delete related record.
In the dialog, select either Add To Request to add the deletion to a request or use the dropdown to select Delete Now and delete the record immediately.
Creating a DHCP Reservation
You can create a DHCP reservation for an interface’s IP address.
To create a DHCP reservation:
On the Devices data grid, use the Row … menu for the device to select Configure interfaces.
In the dialog, select the linked IP address for which you want to create a DHCP reservation.
Use the Row … menu to select Create DHCP reservation.
Enter the required information about the DHCP reservation in the provided form.
Select Create.
Editing Device Properties
You can change the name of your devices and edit any custom properties that have been defined for them.
To edit device properties:
Select the device you want to edit.
Select Edit properties on either the Action or the Row … menu.
In the Edit Properties dialog, make the desired changes.
Tip
You can also access the Properties dialog from the Properties section in the Inspector.
Removing Devices
When you delete a device, all information related to it is removed. This includes the defined interfaces and the unlinking of all associated IP addresses.
To delete a device:
Select the device you want to remove, then use the Row … to select Delete device.
Select Yes to confirm. The device and its associated data is removed.
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