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Applicable for: Windows

Learn more about Add Device

In the Add Device dialog box, you can manually add a computer or device to your network by providing the following details:

  • The name or description of the device

  • The IP address or physical address of the device

You can add a computer or device, irrespective of the connection status of the device. The maximum character length of the device name is 15 characters.

You can use the following formats in the IP or Physical Address box:

 

IPv4 address

172.16.0.0

IPv6 address

fe80::12ac:fe44:192a:14cc

Physical address

11-22-c3-5a-fe-a4

Resolvable host

ftp.myfiles.com

The default trust level of the devices that you add is Full Trust. However, you can change the trust level of the devices.

If you trust a device that is not on your network, you can expose your computer to potential security risks.

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DocID: v9891251
Last modified: 07/17/2024

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