Classify an Asset
Classification promotes an unclassified asset into a Device (network infrastructure) or a Client (an endpoint). Once classified, the asset appears in the appropriate section and unlocks more detailed management options.
Device vs. Client
| Type | Use for | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Device | Network infrastructure you manage | Switch, router, firewall, access point, UPS, PDU |
| Client | End-user devices connected to the network | Workstation, laptop, phone, tablet, printer, IP camera |
Before you start
The asset must already exist in NetEdgeIQ (it will have been discovered automatically by the edge agent). Open the asset detail page to see what the system already knows — hostname, IP, vendor, and observed capabilities — to help you decide whether it's a Device or Client.
Steps
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Go to Assets in the main navigation and find the asset you want to classify. You can search by hostname, IP address, or MAC address.
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Open the asset detail page by clicking the asset row.
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Find the Classify button — it appears in the action bar at the top of the asset detail page (or in the actions menu).
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Click Classify. A modal dialog opens.
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In the classification modal, select the asset type:
- Device — for managed network infrastructure
- Client — for end-user endpoints
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Click Save to confirm the classification.
What happens next
- The asset is promoted to the selected type and moves to the Devices or Clients section.
- Device-classified assets can now be used as targets for tickets and change requests.
- The classification is saved immediately and reflected across the platform.
Example
Scenario
The edge agent discovered a new network entity at
10.99.0.32 with hostname
DC-LEAF-2 and vendor Arista. The system observed SNMP and SSH capabilities.
This is clearly a network switch — classify it as a Device.
Another scenario
An asset was discovered at
10.10.10.55 with a MAC address resolving to a Dell workstation
vendor. No SNMP capability observed. This is an endpoint — classify it as a Client.
Admin note
Admins can classify assets across all organizations. The classification modal is identical —
just confirm you are on the correct asset before saving.