Intuitive, Centralized Network Management

Cisco Network Assistant simplifies many common networking activities. Using an intuitive GUI, users can easily apply common services across Cisco switches, routers, and access points, to facilitate:

• Configuration management
• Troubleshooting advice (Catalyst Express 500 Series)
• Inventory reports
• Event notification
• Network security settings (Catalyst Express 500 Series)
• Task-based menu
• File management
• Drag-and-drop Cisco IOS Software upgrades

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A PC-based network management application, Cisco Network Assistant is optimized for wired and wireless LANs (WLANs) for growing businesses that have 40 or fewer switches and routers. By using Cisco Smartports technology, the application simplifies configuration, deployment, and ongoing management and maintenance of Cisco networks. It provides a centralized network view and allows network administrators to employ its features across Cisco switches, routers, and access points. Cisco Network Assistant is available at no cost and can be downloaded from the Cisco Network Assistant Software Download.

New Features in Cisco Network Assistant 5.0

• Increased device limits: Supports up to 40 switches and routers
• Enhanced discovery: Discover devices with subnet or IP range
• Diagnostics: Conduct on-demand or scheduled tests to verify hardware functionality
• Command-line interface (CLI) preview: View CLIs before they are sent to the device

Description Requirement

Operating System:
Windows 2000 Professional (SP3+), Windows XP Professional (SP1+)

Disk Space:
50 MB hard drive space

Hardware:
PC with 233 MHz processor (1 GHz processor recommended)

Memory:
512 MB DRAM (1Gig DRAM recommended)