We have identified an inconsistency within the application's Network Settings interface. Although the application provides two distinct methods for accessing Network Settings, the functionality presented through each method is not aligned.
Method 1: Network Settings via Navigation Menu
Accessing Network Settings through the navigation menu displays the following expected columns:
- Alias
- SNMP Version
- SNMP String
- Device Count
During device discovery in this view, newly detected devices do not automatically sort to the top of the list. Users must manually right‑click a device and move it upward, which can significantly increase workload when handling a large number of discovered devices.
Method 2: Network Settings via Discovery Page
When navigating to the Discovery Page and selecting Networking under the Discover Devices via SNMP/CLI section, a pop‑up window is displayed. This pop‑up includes an Enable column that is not available in the interface accessed through the navigation menu. This additional column introduces functionality that is inconsistent with the first method.
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The two access points for Network Settings present differing layouts and capabilities. The absence of the Enable column in the first method and its exclusive presence in the second method creates usability gaps and may lead to inconsistent configuration of discovered devices. To ensure a unified and efficient user experience, alignment of functionality across both access methods is recommended.
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Recommended Actions
Standardize Interface Elements Across Both Access Methods
Ensure that both Network Settings interfaces display the same set of columns, including the Enable column, Alias, SNMP Version, SNMP String, and Device Count. This will reduce confusion and provide consistent configuration options regardless of entry point.
Implement Automatic Device Sorting
Introduce functionality that automatically sorts newly discovered devices to the top of the list in both methods. This enhancement will improve efficiency, especially when processing large numbers of devices during discovery.