Importing a Device Template

Use the Device Templates page (Resources > Templates > Device Templates) to import a device template in JSON format for the customer.

Note:

You must create a device template file before you can import a device template

Creating a Device Template File

To create a file of device information:

Select Resources > Templates > Device Templates > Import Device Template.
The Import Device Template page appears.
Click the Download Sample JSON link to open and save the sample JSON data file.
The sample file opens at the bottom of the page.
Save the template file with an appropriate name to your computer.
Note:
You must retain the file format as .json to successfully upload the device template details to the Administration Portal.
Customize the sample JSON file according to the deployment.
Save the customized file.

Device templates are used to configure devices on a tenant site and these templates must be assigned to the device before you activate the device.

Note:

A device template data file is required before your import device templates.

To import device template configuration:

Select Resources > Templates > Device Templates > Import Device Template.
The Import Device Template page appears.
Click Browse and navigate to the directory containing the device template configuration JSON file.
Select the file and click Open.
Click Import Device Templates. If you want to discard the import process, click Cancel instead.
The Device Templates Import Completed page appears with the details of the successful import.
Click OK to complete the import process.
The imported device template is displayed on the Device Template page.