Merging devices when working with the networking interactions map and the topology map

When working with the network interactions map, and the topology map, you can merge multiple nodes on the maps into one new device for the devices table.

You can select the relevant nodes individually or as part of collapsed groups that include the relevant devices. When a collapsed group is selected, all devices in the child groups of any nesting level are also included in the device selection.

WAN nodes cannot be merged.

To merge devices represented by nodes on the maps:

  1. Connect to the Kaspersky Industrial CyberSecurity for Networks Server through the web interface using the Administrator account.
  2. Select the Network map section.
  3. On the Network interactions map or Topology map tab, select several objects which represent nodes and/or collapsed groups.

    To select multiple nodes and/or groups, do one of the following:

    • Hold down the SHIFT key and use your mouse to select a rectangular area containing the relevant objects.
    • Hold down the CTRL key and use your mouse to select the relevant objects.
  4. Click Merge devices.

    The details area with the tabs for configuring the new device settings appears in the right part of the window.

  5. Check the settings of the new device and edit them if necessary:
    • On the Settings tab in the details area, all fields containing conflicting values in the selected devices are marked by messages regarding the conflicting values. The conflicting values are merged into one value in text fields. If necessary, enable or disable automatic updates for the relevant information about the device.
    • On the Address information tab in the details area, the MAC and IP addresses of the selected devices are distributed by individual network interfaces. If necessary, change the values of addresses, address spaces, and the names of network interfaces, and enable or disable automatic updates for the relevant information about the device.
    • The list on the Custom fields tab in the details area contains all custom fields for the selected devices.
  6. Click Merge.

    A window with a confirmation prompt opens.

  7. In the prompt window, click OK.

The devices table will show the new device with a status of Authorized. The network map will show one merged node instead of the previously selected multiple nodes.

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