Changing device properties

Host name or address
Computer's network name or address. The value of this field is the starting point for all network functions of the program. The field is case-insensitive.

Name on the map
As the program scans network, to all computers that it finds it assigns labels: the icon and some text - computer's network name. You can optionally change the name by selecting the item Rename on the context menu and then editing the name on the map (Fig. 1).

Fig. 1: The Change properties window (adding new device).

Type
To any map object, you can assign device type (server, domain, laptop, workstation, firewall, etc.) The device will be displayed with the icon corresponding with the selected type.

SNMP
In this section, you can set parameters necessary for obtaining data from a device over SNMP. When creating a network map, these fields are filled automatically where possible. The enabled Agent exists parameter indicates that the device has an active SNMP agent. Community is a kind of a password for accessing data over SNMP. By default, it's normally public. These parameters are used when performing the functions Switch Connection Table, SNMP information (in LANState Pro), etc.

Comment
You can add your comment to the item on the list (up to 250 characters), which will appear on the tip for the object. For more convenience and to speed up entering comments, the software allows selecting attributes from the list. The list of attributes can be expanded with new entries.

Do not check (Always on)
Such devices are not checked and they are always highlighted as being swithced on (use for hubs non-network printers and other passive equipment).

Ping host right after adding
You can force checking new host right after its adding instead of waiting next background pinging cycle.

Change host name (address) in alert settings
If you are changing device's host address, this setting affects on checks associated with this device. Old checking host address remains in check settings if the tick is off. Otherwise, checking address will change too.