3.1.1.3 Inserting a network element

This procedure defines the manual process of inserting a network element. To view the procedure that involves the uploading of a network element configuration file see, Uploading Network Field configuration file.

Following are the steps to define and insert a network element:

1. Click Configuration, and then Networking, and then Networks.
2. Click Insert Network Element.
3. Enter a unique name in the value field for Network Element Name.
4. Enter a unique name across the network element table in Network Element Name.
   See Network Insert Fields for value limitations of the Network Element Name field.
5. Click OK to submit the information and return to the Networks page or Cancel to discard the changes and return to the Networks page.

The network element is added to the topology database tables, and the GUI displays the newly added network element in tab format on the Networks page.