Configuring the CTERA Appliance Name and Location

You can configure the appliance's details, including its name and location.

The appliance name is used as a unique identifier of this appliance on your network. This name must be different than any other appliance or PC on your network. The location field enables you to document your appliance’s physical location, and is optional.

To configure the appliance name and location

1. In the Configuration tab's navigation pane, click Main > This Device.

   The Main > This Device page appears, displaying the product information.

2. To configure the appliance name, do the following:
   1. Next to the Device Name field, click Edit.

      The Edit Device Name dialog box appears.

      

   2. In the Device Name field, type the name that should represent the appliance in your network neighborhood.
   3. Click Save.
3. To configure the appliance's physical location, do the following:
   1. Next to the Physical Location field, click Edit.

      The Edit Physical Location dialog box appears.

      

   2. In the Physical Location field, type the appliance's location.

      For example: “Delaware Branch Office”.

   3. Click Save.