Chapter 4 Initial Setup

4.2.2 Editing a CSV File

You can import multiple devices to Vantage Access at one time using a CSV (Comma- Separated Values) file. You can view and edit CSV files in a spreadsheet application such as Microsoft Excel.

To import multiple devices at one time, you need to create an CSV file that contains the information (such as the device name, OUI, serial number and device type) for each compatible device. To download an example file, click Provision Manager > Device Manipulation > Import Devices > Example.csv. You can then modify it with your devices’ information. The following shows an example for two ZyXEL compatible devices.

Figure 31 Sample Device CSV File in Microsoft Excel

4.2.3 Importing Devices

Follow the steps below to import the compatible device(s).

1Log into Vantage Access as root or a manager and click the Provision Manager icon. Click Device Manipulation > Import Devices in the navigation panel.

Figure 32 Device Manipulation: Import Device

2To import one device, select Import One Device and enter the device information in the fields provided. Click More Subscriber Information to see more fields.

To import more than one device, select Import Devices Using File and specify the location and name of the XML or CSV file or click Browse to locate it.

To import devices with consecutive serial numbers (for example 0012300000565, 0012300000566, 0012300000567, and so on) select Import Devices with consecutive serial number. Enter the serial number information and device information in the fields provided.

 

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