Setting a Device's Identity

In a device's General dialog box, you can give the device a name, describe the device's location and give the device a logical ID. The logical ID is needed to control the device through keyboard and joystick commands.

1. In the device Setup tab, click .

   The General dialog box is displayed.

   NOTE: The dialog box may appear differently depending on the device. Options that are not supported by the device will be disabled or hidden.

2. In the Device Name: field, give the device a meaningful name to help you identify it. By default, the device model number is used as the device's name.
3. In the Device Location: field, describe the device's location.
4. In the Logical ID: field, enter a unique number to allow the Client software and integrations to identify this device. By default, the device's Logical ID: is not set and must be manually added.

   Tip: If Display LogicalIDs is enabled in Client Settings, the device's Logical ID will appear beside the device's name in the System Explorer.

5. (Cameras only) To disable the LEDs on a device, select the Disable device status LEDs. This may be required if the device is installed in a covert location.
6. Click OK.

 

 

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