The Ethernet switch or switches
that support the control network must be configured and operational. If multiple
switches, ISLs are connected and trunks configured.
The PC that hosts SiteConfig
must be communicating on the control network.
There must be no routers
between the PC that hosts SiteConfig and the devices to be discovered.
Devices to be discovered must
be Windows operating system devices, with SiteConfig support installed.
Devices must be cabled for
control network connections.
If discovering a device
with Microsoft Windows Server 2008 operating system, the device must have an IP
address, either static or DHCP supplied.
Open SiteConfig.
In the toolbar, click
the discover devices button.
The Discover Devices
dialog box opens.
A list of discovered
devices is displayed.
Click
Rescan to re-run
the discovery mechanism. You can do this if a device that you want to discover
has its network connection restored or otherwise becomes available. Additional
devices discovered are added to the list.