Assets
An asset is any network entity that NetEdgeIQ has discovered — a switch, router, server, workstation, printer, IP camera, and so on. Assets are created automatically by the system as the edge agent scans your network. You don't create assets manually.
How assets get created
The edge agent (appliance) scans the network and reports what it finds: MAC addresses, IP addresses, hostnames, vendor information, and more. NetEdgeIQ uses this evidence to create and update asset records. As the system collects more data — through credential-authenticated probing — each asset gains richer detail like interface lists, VLAN memberships, and performance metrics.
Asset types
| Type | What it represents | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Asset (unclassified) | Discovered but not yet categorized | A new MAC address seen on the network |
| Device | Network infrastructure | Switch, router, firewall, access point, UPS |
| Client | End-user endpoint | Workstation, laptop, phone, printer, IP camera |