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Configuring Switches with Web-Based Tools
This chapter describes how to install Network Assistant on the workstation and configure the Catalyst
4500 (or 4900) series switch to communicate with Network Assistant. (Heretofore, the term Catalyst
4500 series switch will be used to refer to both switch types.) It also describes how to create communities
and clusters. These are two technologies used by Network Assistant to manage a group of network
devices, including the Catalyst 4500 series switch.
4500 (or 4900) series switch to communicate with Network Assistant. (Heretofore, the term Catalyst
4500 series switch will be used to refer to both switch types.) It also describes how to create communities
and clusters. These are two technologies used by Network Assistant to manage a group of network
devices, including the Catalyst 4500 series switch.
Network Assistant is a free network management tool that allows you to configure and manage Catalyst
4500 series switches using a Graphical User Interface (GUI). Network Assistant works in both secure
and unsecure environments. Network Assistant manages standalone devices or groups of devices or
switches (in communities or clusters) from anywhere in your intranet. Using Network Assistant, you can
perform multiple configuration tasks without having to remember commands.
4500 series switches using a Graphical User Interface (GUI). Network Assistant works in both secure
and unsecure environments. Network Assistant manages standalone devices or groups of devices or
switches (in communities or clusters) from anywhere in your intranet. Using Network Assistant, you can
perform multiple configuration tasks without having to remember commands.
This chapter also describes how to install and configure the Embedded CiscoView network management
system to provide a graphical representation of a Catalyst 4500 series switch and to provide a GUI-based
management and configuration interface.
system to provide a graphical representation of a Catalyst 4500 series switch and to provide a GUI-based
management and configuration interface.
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For complete syntax and usage information for the switch commands used in this chapter, refer to the
Catalyst 4500 Series Switch Cisco IOS Command Reference and related publications at
Catalyst 4500 Series Switch Cisco IOS Command Reference and related publications at
Configuring and Using the Network Assistant
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