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Automatic Device Discovery

Overview

The Automatic Device Discovery feature streamlines the onboarding process for mobile devices in the Quad TEO testing environment. When a new device is connected to a Mobile Id Test Node, the system automatically detects it and creates a preliminary device entry in the system.

How It Works

  1. Connect a new mobile device to the Test Node via USB
  2. The system automatically detects the connection
  3. A new device entry is created on the Mobile Ids page
  4. Basic device information is automatically populated
  5. The device appears with a default name format: NewDevice_<identifier>

Automatically Detected Parameters

The system automatically retrieves and records the following device information:

Parameter Description
UDID Unique Device Identifier - a permanent device-specific string
Mobile Type Device model identification
OS Version Current operating system version
Brand Device manufacturer

These parameters form the foundation for device identification within the test environment.

Required Manual Configuration

After automatic discovery, several critical fields must be manually configured to ensure proper test execution:

Field Description Importance
MSISDN Mobile Subscriber ISDN Number (phone number) Critical for call/SMS testing
National Format Local format of the phone number Required for proper dialing
IMSI International Mobile Subscriber Identity Essential for network identification
IMEI International Mobile Equipment Identity Required for device authentication

⚠️ Important Warning:
The system initially populates these fields with random placeholder values. These placeholders must be replaced with accurate information before conducting tests. Failure to update these values with correct information will result in test failures and unreliable results.

Best Practices

  1. Rename the device from the default NewDevice_<identifier> to a descriptive name that clearly identifies the device
  2. Verify all information is correct before adding the device to any test suites