NETGEAR NMS200 quick start Discover Your Network Resources and Devices, Portal Communities

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ProSafe NMS200 Network Management System

Exports are in .lar format, and go to the download location configured in the browser you are using. The export screen lets you select specific features, and the date range of pages to export.

Tip: If you want to set up several pages already configured elsewhere for another user, or even for an entire community of users, export those pages from their origin, then Manage Pages from the Action menu for the user or community.

Deactivate—Retires a user configured on your system. You can also check users and click the Deactivate button above the listed users.

Your organization has a number of geographic locations and you plan to manage the network infrastructure for all these locations using RC7 Synergy. You can define the geographic locations to which devices can be associated. This will help you manage and view your network, grouped by location or branches.

Tip: To edit your own information as a signed-in user, simply click your login name in the upper right corner of the portal screen.

Portal > Communities

Add Communities with the following steps:

1.Click Manage > Control Panel and navigate to Portal > Communities.

2.Click the Add tab under the Communities heading at the top of the page.

3.Enter the details of the new community (Name, Description).

4.By clicking Actions to the right of any listed Community, you can also select its membership, permissions, viewable pages and so on.

Tip: To see a portlet in Expanded rather than Summary mode, click + in the upper right corner.

Discover Your Network Resources and Devices

To begin managing resources in your network, you must discover them to store their information in the application database. This begins either with the Resource Discovery Quick Navigation button or the Discovery Profiles portlet. Discovery profiles configure equipment discovery for NMS200.

The summary view displays the Name, Description, Default (the green check indicates the default profile), whether the profile is Scheduled and Next Execution Date for scheduled discovery.

How to Use the NMS200

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Contents ProSafe NMS200 Network Management System Trademarks Technical SupportStatement of Conditions Revision HistoryContents Appendix a Troubleshooting Index Network Management Before You BeginDiscovery and Mapping ConfigurationMonitoring MonitoringSecurity Devices Compatible Netgear DevicesSystem Requirements Wireless Access Points and ControllersSupported Operating System Versions Storage DevicesHardware Recommendations Supported Web BrowsersNetwork Considerations Fixed IP AddressAuthentication Update Your LicenseName Resolution FirewallsInitial Installation and Startup Software Installation and LicensesStep a Disable or Remove Conflicting Software if necessary Install the NMS200 Network Management SoftwareStep B Obtain a Fixed IP Address if necessary  To install and start the NMS200 software Step C Install the Full NMS200 SoftwareProSafe NMS200 Network Management System ProSafe NMS200 Network Management System  To start and log in to the NMS200 Log In to the NMS200 as the admin UserProSafe NMS200 Network Management System  To activate additional licenses How to Manage Your Licenses To install NMS200 Network Management Software updates How to Install Software UpdatesProSafe NMS200 Network Management System How to Use the NMS200 Quick Navigation Portlet Common Setup Tasks at First-time Sign-inPortal Users Configure the NMS200 Groups and Locations Add users with the following steps Portal Communities Discover Your Network Resources and Devices Add Communities with the following steps Network Discovery Profile EditorManage Your Network Resources and Devices  Follow these steps to configure a serverFTP/TFTP Server InspectCreate Reports Configuration File Backup / Restore Follow these steps Performance Management and Troubleshooting Fault Management and Problem DiagnosisAlarms MonitorsUse the NMS200 with Security Devices  To get started using monitors, follow these stepsDashboard Views  To view this data, follow these stepsProSafe NMS200 Network Management System Key Metrics Example ProSafe NMS200 Network Management System Following security device alarms are available Security Device AlarmsTroubleshooting Index Updating Your License