Views:
Depending on the device, you can:
  • Update the host name of your device and add descriptions for the device location and contact information.
  • Review the device model and serial number.
  • View or configure the management port settings.
  • View the Network Mask and Default Gateway and enter settings for fast ethernet port located on the management processor module. The IP address for this port is the IP address through which you access the device. This port must be contained within your local network, but must not be contained within any of the subnets that pass traffic through the Multi-Port Defense Module of the device.
  • Review the currently installed TOS, Digital Vaccine, and Threat DV.
  • Reboot or shutdown the device.
  • Reset IPS filters to their recommended state. Use this option to reset filters due to issues or settings. The recommended settings for a filter might differ by state (enabled/disabled), notification contacts, exceptions, and action sets.
  • Go to the associated device. Click the SSH Terminal to access the device from the SMS.

Procedure

  1. Select Devices → All Devices → device, and then click Device Configuration.
  2. Select Management Information and update the following:
    Field Description Valid Input
    Hostname The hostname of the device. It should be the same host name as the one listed for the device IP address in your network DNS lookup. A valid hostname on your network segment. A valid hostname consists only of alpha-numeric characters and hyphens, and cannot exceed 63 characters or have a hyphen at the beginning or end.
    Location A description of the location of the device.
    Contact A contact name for the device.
    Note
    Note
    This feature is only available on TPS devices.
    		A maximum of 32 characters describing the device contact.
    Model The number of the device model. —
    Serial Number The serial number of the device. —
    Mgmt IP Address The IP address used to make a network connection to the device. —
    Edit Management Port Settings Informational dialog that provides Port Details. Enable or disable auto negotiation.
    Note
    Note
    This feature is only available on select IPS devices.
    		Enable/disable auto negotiation
    View Management Port Settings
    Click View Mgmt Port Settings to view management port settings and current state details.
    TOS TippingPoint Operating System (TOS).
    DV Digital Vaccine version numbers.
    Auxiliary DV Enables you to update to the latest malware filter package if you subscribe to Threat DV. For subscription information, contact your TippingPoint representative. —
  3. Click OK.