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Watch our [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZeqdrAcdVU&t=236s '''Youtube tutorial'''] to learn how to add multiple devices from CSV file.  
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Watch our [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jtiKBCntZ_8 '''Youtube tutorial'''] to learn how to add multiple devices from CSV file.  
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    <li>First, you must compile a list of devices. The list must be comprised of devices' <b>serial numbers</b> and <b>LAN MAC addresses</b> (<b>IMEIs</b> for TRB) and it must be stored in a <b>CSV</b> file. You can create CSV files with programs like <i>Microsoft Excel</i>, <i>OpenOffice Calc</i> or a simple text editor like <i>Notepad</i>, which we'll be using for this example.<br>Create a new text file and list your devices. An entry for a single device should be comprised of the device's serial number and LAN MAC address (or IMEI) separated by a <b>comma</b> (<b>,</b>) symbol. Different entries for different devices should be separated by <b>line breaks</b>:<br>[[File:Networking_rms_manual_management_device_add_device_list_part_1_v1.png]]
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===Step by step instructions===
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Alternatively, read these step by step instructions to learn how to add multiple devices from CSV file.
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First, you must compile a list of devices. The list must be comprised of devices' <b>serial numbers</b> and <b>LAN MAC addresses</b> (<b>IMEIs</b> for TRB) and it must be stored in a <b>CSV</b> file. You can create CSV files with programs like <i>Microsoft Excel</i>, <i>OpenOffice Calc</i> or a simple text editor like <i>Notepad</i>, which we'll be using for this example.<br>Create a new text file and list your devices. An entry for a single device should be comprised of the device's serial number and LAN MAC address (or IMEI) separated by a <b>comma</b> (<b>,</b>) symbol. Different entries for different devices should be separated by <b>line breaks</b>:<br>[[File:Networking_rms_manual_management_device_add_device_list_part_1_v1.png]]
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    <li>When you're done, do not save the file as is. Instead click the "Save As" option. Then next to "Save as type" choose "All Files" and add the '''.csv''' extension next to the file name (if you're using Linux, you can just add the same extension to the file name after saving the file the regular way):<br>[[File:Networking_rms_manual_management_device_add_device_list_part_2_v1.png]]
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When you're done, do not save the file as is. Instead, click the "Save As" option. Then next to "Save as type" choose "All Files" and add the '''.csv''' extension next to the file name (if you're using Linux, you can just add the same extension to the file name after saving the file the regular way):<br>[[File:Networking_rms_manual_management_device_add_device_list_part_2_v1.png]]
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    <li>Once you have the list file in order, navigate your mouse pointer to the Device submenu (<b>Management → Device</b>) and click <b>Add device list</b>:<br>[[File:Networking_rms_manual_management_device_add_device_list_part_3_v1.png]]
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Once you have the list file in order, navigate your mouse pointer to the Device submenu (<b>Management → Device</b>) and click <b>Add device list</b>:<br>[[File:Networking_rms_manual_management_device_add_device_list_part_3_v1.png]]
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    <li>In the pop-up box select the desired profile, upload the list file, enter the required data and click <b>Upload</b>:<br>[[File:Networking_rms_manual_management_device_add_device_list_part_4_v1.png]]
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In the pop-up box select the desired profile, upload the list file, enter the required data and click <b>Upload</b>:<br>[[File:Networking_rms_manual_management_device_add_device_list_part_4_v1.png]]
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    <li>A pop-up indicating the number of new devices that have been added should appear at the top of the screen:<br>[[File:Networking_rms_manual_management_device_add_device_list_part_5_v4.png]]
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A pop-up indicating the number of new devices that have been added should appear at the top of the screen:<br>[[File:Networking_rms_manual_management_device_add_device_list_part_5_v4.png]]
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    <li>Don't forget to set the <b>Connection type</b> field the <b>Enabled</b> on the device(s) that you are trying to add. You can do that from the <b>System → Administration → RMS</b>:<br>[[File:Networking rms manual management device add device part 4 v3.png]]
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Don't forget to set the <b>Connection type</b> field the <b>Enabled</b> on the device(s) that you are trying to add. You can do that from the <b>System → Administration → RMS</b>:<br>[[File:Networking rms manual management device add device part 4 v3.png]]
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    <li>The devices should appear in the device table immediately, but at first they will be shown as offline (red). When the circle under the Status column turns green, then the devices will have finished connecting to RMS:<br>[[File:Networking_rms_manual_management_device_add_device_list_part_6_v2.png]]<br>
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The devices should appear in the device table immediately, but at first they will be shown as offline (red). When the circle under the Status column turns green, then the devices will have finished connecting to RMS:<br>[[File:Networking_rms_manual_management_device_add_device_list_part_6_v2.png]]<br>
 
<b>NOTE</b>: the time that it takes for all devices to be registered on the system may vary depending on the number of devices.
 
<b>NOTE</b>: the time that it takes for all devices to be registered on the system may vary depending on the number of devices.
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