Device Naming

What should I name my devices? 7 Naming Tips for Your Hardware Devices: Routers, USB Drives, and More Don’t Leave Names as Default. Don’t Use Uncommon Characters. And apparently you can also use emojis in your host name. Keep Names Short and Simple. Use the Owner’s Name. Use the Device’s Location. Use Name Patterns. Get … Read more

What is a device name? Alternatively known as a device file or special file, a device name is an identification that is given to the physical hardware device assigned by the operating system. A device name provides an interface to peripheral devices such as parallel and serial ports, or access to a disk partition. Read … Read more