Scout Enterprise Management Suite

Self-registration of devices

February 25, 2025

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By default, the first time a device boots, it automatically searches for an available Scout Server. The device requires the IP address of the Scout Server.

Requirements for self-registration:

The device must be in initial state (either upon delivery or by performing a factory reset)
The device must be connected to the network
The Scout IP address must be configured in one of the following ways:
DHCP: A configured DHCP option is set to the IP address/name of the Scout Server. You can also specify more than one Scout Server and a destination OU. For further information, see DHCP configuration.

DNS: The DNS server resolves the host name ScoutSrv (no case-sensitivity).

If the Scout Server’s IP address cannot be determined, neither by the DNS nor by DHCP, a First Configuration Wizard automatically runs on the device to help the local user through the initial configuration.

Registering a device automatically

Turn the device on.

If the requirements for self-registration are met, the device contacts the Scout Server and enters itself in the defined OU or the standard OU. It receives the configuration of the OU and is restarted with the new configuration.

Chart

The flow chart roughly shows the way a new device is assigned to a Scout Server and to an OU. Details such as the Accept only known devices have not been considered.

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Self-registration of devices

February 25, 2025

Contributed by:

C M

Self-registration of devices

Registering a device automatically

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