Sessions Section – Device View
The Sessions Section shows a device’s connection history. All data is automatically detected and cannot be edited.
Key Fields
| Field | Description | Editable? |
|---|---|---|
| First Connection | The first time the device was detected on the network. | ❌ Auto-detected |
| Last Connection | The most recent time the device was online. | ❌ Auto-detected |
How Session Information Works
1. Detecting New Devices
- New devices are automatically detected when they first appear on the network.
- A New Device record is created, capturing the MAC, IP, vendor, and detection time.
2. Recording Connection Sessions
- Every time a device connects, a session entry is created.
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Captured details include:
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Connection type (wired or wireless)
- Connection time
- Device details (MAC, IP, vendor)
3. Handling Missing or Conflicting Data
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Triggers: Devices are flagged when session data is incomplete, inconsistent, or conflicting. Examples include:
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Missing first or last connection timestamps
- Overlapping session records
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Sessions showing a device as connected and disconnected at the same time
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System response:
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Automatically highlights affected devices in the Sessions Section.
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Attempts to infer missing information from available data, such as:
- Estimating first or last connection times from nearby session events
- Correcting overlapping session periods
- Reconciling conflicting connection statuses
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User impact:
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Users do not need to manually fix session data.
- The system ensures the device’s connection history remains as accurate as possible for monitoring and reporting.
4. Updating Sessions
- Reconnect: Updates session with the new connection timestamp.
- Disconnect: Records disconnection time and marks the device as offline.
This session information feeds directly into Monitoring → Presence, providing a live view of which devices are currently online.
