Register a host as a device

When using the Host view to manually register a rogue (unknown/untrusted) host record, there are two options:

• Register as a Host: Host record is registered to a specific user record. Indicates an individual owns the device (such as a laptop). In Host view, the "Registered to" field would display the owner's username.

• Register as a Device: Host record is not registered to a specific user record but considered an organization's asset. Devices such as Printers, UPS, IoT, Servers and Domain PCs are examples of assets. In Host view, the "Registered to" field would be blank.

If rogue hosts are connected to an enforced port, they are isolated, preventing network access. Use applicable “Register As Device” options to register rogue hosts.

For more on the registration process in general, see Host registration and user authentication.

1. Select Users & Hosts > Hosts or Users & Hosts > Adapters.

2. Use the Quick Search or Custom Filter to locate the appropriate record(s).

3. Right click the host record and select Register As Device.

4. In the Register as Device Menu, select the option the device should be Managed In:

   “Manage In:” Option	Description
   Device in Host View	• Device is kept in Host View allowing you to track connection history and can be associated with a user. • Registered host expiration is applied (see Global settings) • MAC address of the device will be shown connected to the port in ports view • Access Points: Once registered, it is removed from the Host View and moved to Inventory after the first poll. It is also removed from the Concurrent License count once it is recognized as an Access Point.
   Device In Network Inventory	• Device will be added in network inventory view • Location will be seen from Element tab • Device does not expire • MAC address of the device will not be shown connected to the port in ports view • Device type of “Wireless Access Point” will change the port to WAP unlink • Network Access Policies are not applied to devices registered in Inventory
   Device In Host View and Network Inventory	• Device will be added in both Host view and Network Inventory • Location can be seen in Host properties tab (Network Inventory) • MAC address of the device will be shown connected to the port in ports view • Port to which device is connected will not automatically be changed to an uplink

5. Click Device Type and select a type from the drop-down list. The icon associated with the selected device type displays to the right of the drop-down list.

6. Click Role and select a role from the drop-down list. Roles are configured on the Roles view. You can also click Add Role to add a role. See Roles.

7. If managed in Inventory, select the container for the device from the drop down list. This is where the device will display in the Inventory.

8. Click OK.

For more information on the available registration fields, seeAdd or modify a device.