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Unauthorized devices

Unauthorized devices

When a device is configured to send logs to FortiAnalyzer but has not yet been authorized, it is displayed in Device Manager > Device & Groups > Unauthorized Devices. From this device group, you can authorize, delete, or hide devices by using the toolbar buttons or the right-click menu.

Note

The Unauthorized Devices device group is not available when all added devices are authorized.

Enable Display Hidden Devices to view devices that were previously hidden.

Click Return to view the Device Manager pane containing authorized devices.

The Unauthorized Devices device group includes the following default columns:

Column

Description

Device Name

Displays the name of the device.

Platform

Displays the platform for the device.

Serial Number

Displays the serial number of the device. The serial number is unique to the unit and does not change with firmware upgrades.

Firmware Version

Displays the firmware version of the device.

IP Address

Displays the IP address for the device.

Management Mode

Displays the management mode of the device.

Unauthorized devices

When a device is configured to send logs to FortiAnalyzer but has not yet been authorized, it is displayed in Device Manager > Device & Groups > Unauthorized Devices. From this device group, you can authorize, delete, or hide devices by using the toolbar buttons or the right-click menu.

Note

The Unauthorized Devices device group is not available when all added devices are authorized.

Enable Display Hidden Devices to view devices that were previously hidden.

Click Return to view the Device Manager pane containing authorized devices.

The Unauthorized Devices device group includes the following default columns:

Column

Description

Device Name

Displays the name of the device.

Platform

Displays the platform for the device.

Serial Number

Displays the serial number of the device. The serial number is unique to the unit and does not change with firmware upgrades.

Firmware Version

Displays the firmware version of the device.

IP Address

Displays the IP address for the device.

Management Mode

Displays the management mode of the device.