NETGEAR NMS200 quick start Software Installation and Licenses, Initial Installation and Startup

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Get the NMS200 installed and running

This chapter describes how to get the NMS200 Network Management Software installed and running, along with how to manage your licenses and install software updates.

The following topics are discussed:

•Initial Installation and Startup

•How to Manage Your Licenses

•How to Install Software Updates

Initial Installation and Startup

Perform the following steps to install and start the NMS200 Network Management Software:

•Step 1: Get the NMS200 Network Management Software

•Step 2: Select the Machine That Will Run the Software

•Step 3: Install the NMS200 Network Management Software

•Step 4: Log In to the NMS200 as the admin User

Step 1: Get the NMS200 Network Management Software

The ProSafe NMS200 Network Management Syystem is downloadable at www.netgear.com/nms200 and available on a CD (the size of the image exceeds 500 MB). This software is the fully functional version that includes a five-device test capability with no expiration date.

Various license packs are available when you are ready to expand beyond this five-device test capability. Go to www.netgear.com/nms200 for more information about licenses.

Step 2: Select the Machine That Will Run the Software

The NMS200 Network Management Software contains an Application Server that runs continuously in the background. The minimum hardware recommendations are:

•2.8 GHz dual core CPU

•4G RAM (8G for 64-bit operating systems)

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Contents ProSafe NMS200 Network Management System Technical Support TrademarksStatement of Conditions Revision HistoryContents Appendix a Troubleshooting Index Before You Begin Network ManagementConfiguration Discovery and MappingMonitoring MonitoringCompatible Netgear Devices Security DevicesWireless Access Points and Controllers System RequirementsSupported Operating System Versions Storage DevicesSupported Web Browsers Hardware RecommendationsNetwork Considerations Fixed IP AddressUpdate Your License AuthenticationName Resolution FirewallsSoftware Installation and Licenses Initial Installation and StartupInstall the NMS200 Network Management Software Step a Disable or Remove Conflicting Software if necessaryStep B Obtain a Fixed IP Address if necessary Step C Install the Full NMS200 Software  To install and start the NMS200 softwareProSafe NMS200 Network Management System ProSafe NMS200 Network Management System Log In to the NMS200 as the admin User  To start and log in to the NMS200ProSafe NMS200 Network Management System How to Manage Your Licenses  To activate additional licensesHow to Install Software Updates  To install NMS200 Network Management Software updatesProSafe NMS200 Network Management System How to Use the NMS200 Common Setup Tasks at First-time Sign-in Quick Navigation PortletConfigure the NMS200 Groups and Locations Portal Users Add users with the following steps Discover Your Network Resources and Devices Portal Communities Add Communities with the following steps Discovery Profile Editor Network Follow these steps to configure a server Manage Your Network Resources and DevicesFTP/TFTP Server InspectConfiguration File Backup / Restore Create Reports Follow these steps Fault Management and Problem Diagnosis Performance Management and TroubleshootingAlarms Monitors To get started using monitors, follow these steps Use the NMS200 with Security DevicesDashboard Views  To view this data, follow these stepsProSafe NMS200 Network Management System Key Metrics Example ProSafe NMS200 Network Management System Security Device Alarms Following security device alarms are availableTroubleshooting Index Updating Your License