networking device classes
the networking devices subcategory groups classes that represent the network interface controller, its configurations, and its settings.
| class | description |
|---|---|
| win32_networkadapter | represents a network adapter on a windows system. |
| win32_networkadapterconfiguration | represents the attributes and behaviors of a network adapter. the class is not guaranteed to be supported after the ratification of the distributed management task force (dmtf) cim network specification. |
| win32_networkadaptersetting | relates a network adapter and its configuration settings. |
power classes
the power subcategory groups classes that represent power supplies, batteries, and events related to these devices.
| class | description |
|---|---|
| win32_associatedbattery | relates a logical device and the battery it is using. |
| win32_battery | represents a battery connected to the computer system. |
| win32_currentprobe | represents the properties of a current monitoring sensor (ammeter). |
| win32_portablebattery | represents the properties of a portable battery, such as one used for a notebook computer. |
| win32_powermanagementevent | represents power management events resulting from power state changes. |
| win32_uninterruptiblepowersupply | represents the capabilities and management capacity of an uninterruptible power supply (ups). |
| win32_voltageprobe | represents the properties of a voltage sensor (electronic voltmeter). |
printing classes
the printing subcategory groups classes that represent printers, printer configurations, and print jobs.
| class | description |
|---|---|
| win32_driverfordevice | relates a printer to a printer driver. |
| win32_printer | represents a device connected to a windows computer system that is capable of reproducing a visual image on a medium. |
| win32_printerconfiguration | defines the configuration for a printer device. |
| win32_printercontroller | relates a printer and the local device to which the printer is connected. |
| win32_printerdriver | represents the drivers for a win32_printer instance. |
| win32_printerdriverdll | relates a local printer and its driver file (not the driver itself). |
| win32_printersetting | relates a printer and its configuration settings. |
| win32_printjob | represents a print job generated by a windows application. |
| win32_tcpipprinterport | represents a tcp/ip service access point. |
telephony classes
the telephony subcategory groups classes that represent "plain old telephone" modem devices and their associated serial connections.
| class | description |
|---|---|
| win32_potsmodem | represents the services and characteristics of a plain old telephone service (pots) modem on a windows system. |
| win32_potsmodemtoserialport | relates a modem and the serial port the modem uses. |
video and monitor classes
the video and monitors subcategory groups classes that represent monitors, video cards, and their associated settings.
| class | description |
|---|---|
| win32_desktopmonitor | represents the type of monitor or display device attached to the computer system. |
| win32_displayconfiguration | represents configuration information for the display device on a windows system. this class is obsolete. in place of this class, use the properties in the win32_videocontroller, win32_desktopmonitor, and cim_videocontrollerresolution classes. |
| win32_displaycontrollerconfiguration | represents the video adapter configuration information of a windows system. this class is obsolete. in place of this class, use the properties in the win32_videocontroller, win32_desktopmonitor, and cim_videocontrollerresolution classes. |
| win32_videoconfiguration | this class has been eliminated from windows xp and later; attempts to use it will generate a fatal error. in place of this class, use the properties contained in the win32_videocontroller, win32_desktopmonitor, and cim_videocontrollerresolution classes. |
| win32_videocontroller | represents the capabilities and management capacity of the video controller on a windows computer system. |
| win32_videosettings | relates a video controller and video settings that can be applied to it. |
