Vendor OUIs
Use the Vendor OUI database to determine whether a particular MAC is valid. As new IEEE device information becomes available, the database needs to be updated to reflect the new codes. This prevents invalid physical address errors when devices with the new MACs are connected to the network. The AutoDef Synchronization scheduled task automatically updates the Vendor OUI database. See Scheduler view for additional information on scheduling tasks.
You can search the Vendor OUI database, and add, modify, or remove Vendor OUIs. Vendor OUI Added and Vendor OUI Removed events are generated when you add or remove Vendor OUIs.
The Vendor Name appears in the Host view unless you enter a Vendor OUI alias. If you use a Vendor OUI alias to identify the type of device, you can quickly filter all devices with a specific alias. For example, you can manage gaming devices by adding the Vendor OUI to the database with the Vendor OUI alias of Gaming Device. Then you can use the Host view filter to find these records by name, change them to registered, and assign them a role without requiring the device to be assigned to a user.
Vendor OUIs are also used with the Device Profiler feature. Device Profiling Rules can use the Vendor OUI to help identify rogue devices connecting the network. Depending on the instructions associated with the rule, the device can be automatically assigned a device type and be placed in the Host View, the Topology View or both. See Device profiler for additional information.
To access the Vendor OUI View select System > Settings > Identification > Vendor OUIs. See Navigation and Filters for information on common navigation tools and data filters.
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Field |
Description |
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Vendor OUI |
First 3 octets of a device’s Physical Address. Enter in the hexadecimal format ##:##:## (For example, 00:1D:09) |
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Vendor Name |
Name of the Vendor that owns the Vendor OUI. |
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Vendor Alias |
Value entered displays as the Host Name in the Host view. This field is optional when adding a Vendor OUI. |
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Role |
Role for devices associated with this Vendor OUI. Roles assigned by Device Profiler take precedence. If a device is registered via the Portal Page, then the role associated with the Vendor OUI is applied. See Register devices and Role management. |
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Registration Type |
Type of device registration that is specified through the AutoDef Synchronization update, such as a Camera, a Card Reader or a Gaming Device. In the Add/Modify Vendor Code dialog the current setting for the vendor code Registration Type is displayed. Options include Manual or a specific device type. |
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Registration Type |
Used to specify a Registration Type that is different from the default supplied by the AutoDef Synchronization update. Options include Manual or a specific device type. |
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Description |
User specified description of the Vendor OUI. |
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Last Modified By |
User name of the last user to modify the Vendor OUI. |
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Last Modified Date |
Date and time of the last modification to this Vendor OUI. |
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Delete |
Deletes the selected Vendor OUI. |
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Modify |
Opens the Modify Vendor OUI dialog. |
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Show Audit Log |
Opens the Admin Auditing Log showing all changes made to the selected item. For information about the Admin Auditing Log, see Admin auditing You must have permission to view the Admin Auditing Log. See Add an admin profile |
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Export |
Exports the data displayed to a file in the default downloads location. File types include CSV, Excel, PDF or RTF. See Export data. |