Create a Category
  • 03 Feb 2023
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Create a Category

To create a new category device group follow the steps below.

  1. Log in to Netreo as a user with the SuperAdmin access level.
  2. Go to the main menu and select Administration > Grouping > Category to open the Category Administration page.
  3. Select Create New Category.
  4. Enter a name your new category.
    • It’s recommended that the name you choose not be longer than approximately 16 characters.
  5. Select the device class that you want the category to contain.
  6. (Optional) Select a device template  to associate with this category.
    • You can add or change the device template associated with this category later, if desired.
  7. Select Create Category.

Modify a Category

Once a category is created, you may then:

by selecting the appropriate icon in its row in the table.

Deleting Categories
Deleting a category will cause all managed devices currently assigned to that category to be moved into the "New Device" category. Therefore, for convenience, it is recommended that all affected devices be reassigned before deleting the category.

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