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> [!NOTE]
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> You can couple this with the `ICMP` plugin which can be used to monitor the status of these devices, if they are actual devices reachable with the `ping` command. If not, you can use a loopback IP address so they appear online, such as `0.0.0.0` or `127.0.0.1`.
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## Dummy or Manually Created Device Status
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You can control a dummy device’s status either via `ICMP` (automatic) or the `Force Status` field (manual). Choose based on whether the device is real and how important **data hygiene** is.
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### `ICMP` (Real Devices)
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Use a real IP that responds to ping so status is updated automatically.
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### `Force Status` (Best for Data Hygiene)
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Manually set the status when the device is not reachable or is purely logical.
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This keeps your data clean and avoids fake IPs.
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### Loopback IP (`127.0.0.1`, `0.0.0.0`)
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Use when you want the device to always appear online via `ICMP`.
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Note this simulates reachability and introduces artificial data. This approach might be preferred, if you want to filter and distinguish dummy devices based on IP when filtering your asset lists.
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## Copying data from an existing device.
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For more information on how to add devices manually (or dummy devices), refer to the [Device Management](./DEVICE_MANAGEMENT.md) documentation.
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To create truly dummy devices, you can use a loopback IP address (e.g., `0.0.0.0` or `127.0.0.1`) so they appear online.
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To create truly dummy devices, you can use a loopback IP address (e.g., `0.0.0.0` or `127.0.0.1`) or the `Force Status` field so they appear online.
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## NMAP and Fake MAC Addresses
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