Cisco Systems manual Network Assistant Features, Front Panel View, Topology View

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Network Assistant Features

Network Assistant simplifies the management of communities or clusters by offering a GUI, alternative modes for configuring network devices, two levels of access, and comprehensive online help. Figure 2-1shows the main features of the GUI.

Figure 2-1 Network Assistant GUI

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These sections describe the Network Assistant features:

•Front Panel View, page 2-2

•Topology View, page 2-3

Getting Started with Cisco Network Assistant

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Contents Americas Headquarters Getting Started with Cisco Network AssistantPage N T E N T S Manually Adding Members Preface AudiencePurpose Getting Started with Cisco Network Assistant What Is Network Assistant? What Is Network Assistant? Front Panel View, Topology View, Network Assistant FeaturesFront Panel View Front Panel View and Port Popup Window Topology ViewMenu Bar Menu Bar, Toolbar, and Feature BarTask ToolbarIcon Task Feature Bar4shows the feature bar Network Assistant Modes Guide Mode SignpostsWizards Updates for Network AssistantSmartports Privilege LevelsOnline Help Installing Cisco Network Assistant Installing Network AssistantStarting Network Assistant Connect Window Connecting to Network AssistantEvent Notification OL-6194-07 Candidate and Member Characteristics Planning and Creating CommunitiesPlanning a Community Automatic Discovery of Candidates and Members Community Device LimitCommunity Names HostnamesCreating a Community PasswordsCommunication Protocols Community InformationManually Adding Members Converting a Cluster to a CommunityVerifying a Community Feature Default Value Recommended Value Network Assistant-Related Features and Their DefaultsCommand Purpose Configuring Your Switch for Network AssistantAdditional Configuration Required to Manage a Community Command Purpose D E IN-2