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Cisco Network Assistant User Manual

Cisco Network Assistant
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Getting Started with
Cisco Network Assistant
Version 5.4
Text Part Number: OL-6194-07

Table of Contents

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Cisco Network Assistant Specifications

General IconGeneral
CategoryNetwork Management Software
DeveloperCisco Systems
Supported PlatformsWindows
Primary FunctionNetwork Management
DescriptionCisco Network Assistant is a centralized network management application designed for configuring and monitoring Cisco network devices.
FeaturesConfiguration management, troubleshooting
Supported DevicesCisco switches, routers, access points
FunctionalityDevice discovery, configuration deployment, network monitoring, troubleshooting, security policy enforcement
Supported ProtocolsSNMP, HTTP, HTTPS, SSH, Telnet
GUIGraphical User Interface

Summary

Preface

Audience

Identifies target users for the Cisco Network Assistant guide.

Purpose

Outlines the guide's objective and content structure.

Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request

Provides resources for Cisco documentation and support services.

What Is Network Assistant?

Network Assistant Features

Front Panel View

Details the Front Panel view for monitoring device status and performing configuration tasks.

Topology View

Explains the Topology view for visualizing device connections and network topology.

Menu Bar, Toolbar, and Feature Bar

Describes the main interface components: Menu Bar, Toolbar, and Feature Bar.

Network Assistant Modes

Explains Expert Mode and Guide Mode for using Network Assistant.

Installing Cisco Network Assistant

Installing Network Assistant

Provides step-by-step instructions for downloading and installing Network Assistant on a PC.

Starting Network Assistant

Explains how to launch Network Assistant after installation and describes its initial state.

Connecting to Network Assistant

Details the process of connecting Network Assistant to a device, community, or cluster.

Planning and Creating Communities

Planning a Community

Covers the guidelines, requirements, and considerations for planning a community.

Candidate and Member Characteristics

Defines candidates and members and lists requirements for devices to join a community.

Creating a Community

Outlines the three methods for creating a community: discovery, manual addition, or cluster conversion.

Manually Adding Members

Explains the two methods for manually adding devices as members to a community.

Configuring a Catalyst 4500 Series Switch for Network Assistant Management

Network Assistant-Related Features and Their Defaults

Lists default and recommended configuration parameters for Catalyst 4500 switches.

Minimum Configuration to Access Catalyst 4500

Details the minimum switch configuration commands required for Network Assistant access.

Additional Configuration for Community Management

Provides extra configuration steps needed to manage a community on the switch.

Additional Configuration for Cluster Management

Details extra configuration steps required to manage a cluster on the switch.

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