Cisco Cisco Network Assistant Version 2.0 Getting Started Guide
At-A-Glance
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Cisco Network Assistant
The Solution Is Here
Cisco® Network Assistant is a PC-based network management application optimized
for wired and wireless networks for growing Small-Medium sized businesses. Cisco
Network Assistant provides a centralized network view with a user-friendly GUI that
simplifies configuration, management, and troubleshooting. Using Cisco Network
Assistant, network administrators can easily apply common services, generate
inventory reports and synchronize passwords across Cisco switches, routers, wireless
LAN controllers, and access points.
for wired and wireless networks for growing Small-Medium sized businesses. Cisco
Network Assistant provides a centralized network view with a user-friendly GUI that
simplifies configuration, management, and troubleshooting. Using Cisco Network
Assistant, network administrators can easily apply common services, generate
inventory reports and synchronize passwords across Cisco switches, routers, wireless
LAN controllers, and access points.
Cisco Network Assistant is available free; you can download the application at:
http://www.cisco.com/go/cna
.
Cisco Network Assistant
Network Configuration
With Cisco Network Assistant, network administrators can configure and support up to
80 switches, routers, wireless controllers, and access points.
Configuration is simple through an intuitive GUI interfaces. With a single click you can
launch the embedded device manager or initiate a Telnet session.
launch the embedded device manager or initiate a Telnet session.
Network Management
Cisco Network Assistant makes ongoing management of networks easy. It allows
network administrators to reset passwords, generate inventory reports, and even
upgrade Cisco IOS® Software through a simple drag-and-drop process.
network administrators to reset passwords, generate inventory reports, and even
upgrade Cisco IOS® Software through a simple drag-and-drop process.
Network Troubleshooting
Cisco Network Assistant makes troubleshooting simple by highlighting problem
areas in the topology view — allowing administrators to quickly evaluate the cause
of network problems. It also automatically identifies potential network problems,
such as cable faults and configuration errors, and documents them with a graphical
trend chart
areas in the topology view — allowing administrators to quickly evaluate the cause
of network problems. It also automatically identifies potential network problems,
such as cable faults and configuration errors, and documents them with a graphical
trend chart
Network Optimization
Cisco Network Assistant reduces network risk by reviewing network configurations and
recommending changes on quality of service (QoS), security, and availability based on
CCIE® best practices.
recommending changes on quality of service (QoS), security, and availability based on
CCIE® best practices.
Device Support
Cisco Network Assistant supports a variety of Cisco Catalyst™ switches, ISR routers,
Wireless LAN controllers, and Access Points.
Wireless LAN controllers, and Access Points.
An updated list of supported devices is available in the datasheet.
Active Product Lifecycle Information
Through direct access to Cisco Active Advisor, Cisco Network Assistant essential
product information of the network inventory is immediately available. You can
minimize overall risk by setting up notifications about product lifecycle milestones
that may compromise the security or integrity of your network.
product information of the network inventory is immediately available. You can
minimize overall risk by setting up notifications about product lifecycle milestones
that may compromise the security or integrity of your network.
Cisco Active Advisor shows the following information, and is constantly expanding its
functions:
functions:
• Warranty and Service Contract status
• Product advisories — PSIRTs and Field Notices
• End-of-life notifications — Hardware and Software
Cisco Active Advisor is available free at www.ciscoactiveadvisor.com
Summary
Cisco Network Assistant provides enterprise-class, simplified configuration and
management features while accessing crucial product lifecycle information. It helps
medium-size and growing businesses benefit from advanced applications typically
used by larger enterprises — without the management complexity and cost.
management features while accessing crucial product lifecycle information. It helps
medium-size and growing businesses benefit from advanced applications typically
used by larger enterprises — without the management complexity and cost.
Local Language Versions
The application is available in French, German, Spanish, Italian, Japanese and
Chinese (simple)
Chinese (simple)