Adding a New Device

This topic covers the steps that you will need to follow in order to add a new tracking device to your Map Suite GPS Tracking Server account, which you will use to track an asset -- for example, a vehicle.

To add a new device using the Add New Device Wizard (recommended)

1. Go to the Dashboard or the Tracking Screen.
   • On the Dashboard, do one of the following:
     • Click the link above the department list, or
     • Click the link below the name of the department you want to add the device to.
   • On the Tracking Screen, do the following:
     • Click the link below the Sessions grid on the left side panel.
2. The Add New Device Wizard will open to Step 1. This step provides a brief overview of the wizard and displays how many new devices you can add to your account. (Depending on your account or system setup, you may have a limited number of devices that can be added. If you have reached the maximum number of devices available to you, you can purchase more right from this wizard.)
3. Assuming you have at least one available device license, click the Next button to proceed to Step 2 of the wizard.
4. On Step 2, choose which department you want to assign your new device to. You can also click the link to add a new department for your device. When you're finished, click the Next button to proceed to Step 3.
5. On Step 3, enter the details for your tracking device, including the following:
   • Device Name: A name for your tracking device. This is how your Map Suite GPS Tracking Server system will refer to it on the map and on other screens and dialogs.
   • Device ID (IMEI): This information is crucial to the operation of your tracking device! This is a special ID that uniquely identifies your particular tracking device itself. Because the format of this ID varies from manufacturer to manufacturer, please check your tracking device documentation to learn what value you should enter for your Device ID. Sometimes this ID is printed on the actual device itself -- for example, inside the battery compartment.
   • Supports Two-Way Messaging: (Optional.) If your device is capable not only of sending position data to Map Suite GPS Tracking Server but also receiving commands -- for instance, instructions to unlock a vehicle's doors -- then check this box.
   • Category: (Optional.) Select a category for your device. If you don't see the category you want, click the link to add a new one.
   • Device Address: (Optional.) You can enter some information here (such as an email address) that can help you identify the device.
   • Description: (Optional.) A description of the device.
   • Maximum Speed: (Optional.) If you have set up speed alerts for your department and would like this device to trigger an alert once a certain maximum speed has been exceeded, enter that speed here.

When you're finished entering the above information, click the Next button to proceed to step 4.

6. On Step 4, you can assign the device to an employee. For example, if the device is a portable tracking unit, you would assign it to the person who will be carrying it. Or if the device is a vehicle, you would assign it to the vehicle's driver. If the employee you want to assign to doesn't already exist in your account, click the link to add them now. If you don't know who will be in possession of the device, or if you simply don't want to assign it to anybody at the moment, simply ignore this step. When you're finished, click the Next button to proceed.
7. Step 5, the final step, gives you an opportunity to review the details you have entered so far. If you need to make any changes, click the Previous button to step back through the wizard. If everything looks good, click Finish to add the device.

To manually add a new device

1. Go to the Dashboard.
2. Go to the Department section.
3. In the Department list, click the icon for the Department that you want to create a Device in.
4. In the Department Manager, click the tab.
5. Click the link, located above the Device grid.
6. In the Device Editor, complete the following text boxes:

• Device Name
• Description
• Top Speed
• Status
• IMEI
• Listener
• Category
• Hue
• Status

7. Click .

Or

1. Go to the Dashboard.
2. Go to the Department section.
3. In the Department list, click the Device link that corresponds to the department that you want to create a Device in. This opens the Department Manager with the Device tab selected.
4. Follow steps 5 through 7 above.

Note: In the IMEI text box of the Device Editor, you will enter the IMEI number for your Device. IMEI stands for “International Mobile Equipment Identity” and is typically a 15-digit number that is assigned to mobile devices, such as cell phones and GPS tracking units. It is important that you contact your hardware supplier or the manufacturer of your Device to verify that you are using the correct IMEI number.

More:

Activating a Device

Adding an Existing Device to a Department

Removing a Device from a Department

Sending a Command to a Device