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Managing Devices

This page explains how to add, import, export, and delete devices in your inventory. Devices are the individual machines (PCs, displays, projectors, etc.) that Campus WoL monitors and wakes.

Role Required: Admin

You need the Admin role to add, import, export, or delete devices.

Prerequisites

  • You must be logged in with an Admin account
  • At least one classroom must exist before you can add devices

Adding a Device Manually

  1. Navigate to Inventory in the Administration sidebar
  2. Click Add Device
  3. Fill in the form fields:
    • Name -- A descriptive name (e.g., "PC-01", "Projector-Main")
    • MAC Address -- The device's hardware address in XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX format (e.g., A4:B1:C2:D3:E4:F5)
    • Device Type -- Select from the list of supported types (see below)
    • Classroom -- Select which classroom this device belongs to
  4. Click Save

The device appears in the classroom's device list immediately.

Inventory View

Capture the device list in the Inventory view showing add, import, export, and delete controls.

Device Types

Campus WoL supports 12 device types. Choose the type that best describes each device:

Type Description
PC Desktop computer or workstation
Display Monitor or BenQ smart display
Projector Ceiling or portable projector
AV Controller Audio/video control system
Teacher Station Instructor podium or teaching desk PC
Thin Client Lightweight terminal that connects to a remote desktop
Printer Network printer
Switch Network switch
Access Point (AP) Wireless access point
Phone VoIP desk phone
Signage Digital signage display
Other Any device that does not fit the categories above

Importing Devices via CSV

If you have many devices to add, use the CSV import feature instead of adding them one by one.

  1. Navigate to Inventory in the Administration sidebar
  2. Click Import CSV
  3. Select your CSV file and upload it
  4. Review the import results

Tip

To see the expected CSV format, export your current inventory first (even if empty) and use that file as a template.

Exporting Inventory as CSV

You can export your entire device inventory to a CSV file for backup or bulk editing.

  1. Navigate to Inventory in the Administration sidebar
  2. Click Export CSV
  3. Save the downloaded file

This is also useful for making bulk changes: export the inventory, edit the CSV, delete the existing devices, and re-import the updated file.

Deleting a Device

  1. Navigate to Inventory in the Administration sidebar
  2. Locate the device you want to remove
  3. Click the Delete button next to the device
  4. Confirm the deletion when prompted

Limitations

The current UI does not have an edit form for devices. To change a device's name, MAC address, type, or classroom, delete it and re-add it with the correct details. For bulk updates, use the CSV export/import workflow described above.

IP addresses are populated automatically by network scans. You cannot manually set or edit a device's IP address.

MAC Address Blocklist

Certain placeholder MAC addresses are automatically excluded from wake operations. Devices with MACs starting with 02:12:12 or d8:12:65 are recognized as placeholders and will not receive wake packets. This prevents unnecessary wake attempts on devices that do not have real hardware addresses assigned.

Manual Add vs. Discovery Adoption

There are two ways to get a device into your inventory:

  • Manual add -- You enter the device details yourself using the form or CSV import. Use this when you already know the MAC addresses (e.g., from a procurement spreadsheet).
  • Discovery adoption -- Campus WoL scans the network and finds the device automatically. You then adopt it by assigning a name, classroom, and device type. See Network Discovery for details.

Both methods produce the same result: a managed device in your inventory that Campus WoL can monitor and wake.

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