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The primary administrative account is used by the NetMRI administrator to create user accounts and configure NetMRI. This account's user name and password are also required to access the administrative shell (a command-line interface). Other NetMRI users do not have the special privileges available to the administrator. The administrator account is the "superuser" account in the NetMRI appliance.

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• A CIDR address block is defined by a network address and bit mask (for example 192.168.1.0/24).
• An IP address range defines a start and ending IP address. For instance, you could define 192.168.1.0 as the start of the IP range and 192.168.1.255 as the end of the IP range.
• An IP address wildcard pattern defines a single IP address range using a wildcard character or range for a specific set of octets. For example, you could define either 192.168.1.* or 192.168.1.0-255 as the IP address wildcard pattern. An IP address wildcard pattern can substitute an asterisk or range for any single octet in the definition.
• A desired set of values can also be imported from a *.CSV file.
• Every discovery range must be associated with a network view. For more information, see Configuring Network Views.

Ranges included in discovery indicate that any device found matching that range is discovered and managed by NetMRI. Ranges excluded for discovery indicate that any device found matching that range is excluded from discovery. Ranges marked Exclude from Management indicate that any device found matching that range is discovered, but NetMRI will not manage/collect data from the device.

1. Specify IP address ranges to include or exclude during discovery.
   1. Click New, select CIDR, IP Range, or IP Pattern and enter the new values according to your selection. Use the CIDR selection to enter an IP prefix with its CIDR mask value, or an IP range with a beginning and ending range of IP addresses. IP Pattern lets you enter a value with a wildcard (* or -) character. Many users will prefer to use the CIDR option.
   2. To use a ping sweep for the discovery range, check the Enable Discovery Ping Sweep check box.
   3. Ensure that the Network 1 network view is selected from the Network View drop-down list. This network view is automatically created when you run configureserver to perform initial setup on the appliance. You can rename this network view at a later time on the Settings
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   1. icon > Setup 
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   1. > Network Views page.

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1. 1. If you want to select another network view, ensure the view you select is associated with a scan interface. If the view you pick is not associated with a scan interface, it will show a caution (Image Modified) icon by its name. The Network 1 network view is automatically associated with the SCAN1 port.

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1. Select the Discovery Mode. For the first network you discover, use the Include in Discovery selection.

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1. Click Add.
   1. To edit an item, select an entry and click Edit. Change the value in the Network field above the table, including the subnet mask if necessary (the mask value is a dropdown menu), and then click Save.
   2. To delete an item, select an entry, click Delete, and then confirm the deletion.
   3. To import discovery setting data, click Import. In the dialog, click Browse to select the CSV file, then click Import. See Discovery Settings Import Formats for information on import file syntax.

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1. Click Next.

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1. Enter the CLI credentials used by the devices specified in the Discovery Ranges and Static IPs steps. NetMRI will automatically determine which credentials are associated with each device.
   1. To add an item, click New, enter the values for the Priority, Password Type (User or Enable), Username, and Password fields, and then click Add.
   2. To edit an item, select the item, click Edit, change the values for the Priority, Password Type, Username, and Password fields, and then click Save.
   3. To test an item, select the item, then click Test. In the test dialog, select the Hostname or IP, and then click Start.
   4. To delete an item, select the item, click Delete, and then confirm the deletion.
   5. To import credential data, click Import. In the dialog, click Browse to select the CSV file, then click Import. See the Adding and Editing Device Credentials topic for import file syntax.

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1. Click Next.

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Setup Wizard: SNMPv1/2 Credentials Setup Wizard: SNMPv1/2 Credentials

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Setup Wizard: SNMPv1/2 Credentials

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1. Enter the SNMP v1/2 credentials used by any devices specified in the Discovery Ranges and Static IPs steps. NetMRI will automatically determine credentials associated with each device.
   1. To add an item, click New, fill in the Priority and Community fields above the table, then click Add.
   2. To edit an item, select the item, click Edit, change the fields above the table, then click Save.
   3. To test an item, select the item, then click Test. In the test dialog, select the Hostname or IP, then click Start.
   4. To delete an item, select the item, click Delete, then confirm the deletion.
   5. To import credential data, click Import. In the dialog, click Browse to select the CSV file, then click Import. See the Discovery Settings Import Formats topic for import file syntax.

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1. Click Next.

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Setup Wizard: SNMPv3 Credentials (Rare) Setup Wizard: SNMPv3 Credentials (Rare)

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Setup Wizard: SNMPv3 Credentials (Rare)

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1. Enter the SNMP v3 credentials used by any devices specified in the Discovery Ranges and Static IPs steps. NetMRI will automatically determine which credentials are associated with each device.
   • To add an item, click New, fill in the Priority and Community fields above the table along with the required Authentication and Privacy protocols and passwords, then click Add.
   • To edit an item, select the item, click Edit, change the fields above the table, then click Save.
   • To test an item, select the item, then click Test. In the test dialog, select the Hostname or IP, then click Start.
   • To delete an item, select the item, click Delete, then confirm the deletion.
   • To import credential data, click Import. In the dialog, click Browse to select the CSV file, then click Import. See the Adding and Editing Device Credentials topic for import file syntax.

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1. Click Next.

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Setup Wizard: Seed Routers Setup Wizard: Seed Routers

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Setup Wizard: Seed Routers

NetMRI uses seed routers to quickly perform network discovery. Seed routers are also given priority (like static IP definitions) for determining which devices are counted toward NetMRI's license limits.

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1. Enter IP addresses for seed routers.
   • Click New, enter the value in the Seed Router IP Address field, then click Add.
   • Ensure that the network view chosen in the Wizard step Setup Wizard: Discovery Ranges is selected from the Network View drop-down list. For example, you may use the Network 1 network view.
2. Click Add or Add & Discover.
   • To edit an item, select the item, click Edit, change the fields above the table, then click Save.
   • To force immediate discovery, click Add & Discover.
   • To delete an item, select the item, click Delete, then confirm the deletion.
   • To import discovery setting data, click Import. In the dialog, click Browse to select the CSV file, then click Import. See Discovery Settings Import Formats for information on import file syntax. The imported file data are applied as a set of one or more Seed Routers. Ensure that the values are correct before importing.
3. Click Next.

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1. Enter information for device type hints, if necessary.
   • To add an item, click New, select the type in the Device Type dropdown list, enter the required value in the IP Address field, then click Add.
   • To edit an item, select the item, click Edit, change the fields above the table, then click Save.
   • To delete an item, select the item, click Delete, then confirm the deletion.

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1. Click Next.

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Setup Wizard: Device Interrogation Techn Setup Wizard: Device Interrogation Techn

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Setup Wizard: Device Interrogation Techniques

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