HP OfficeConnect/NetBuilder Router manual Contents

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CONTENTS

ABOUT THIS GUIDE

How to Use This Guide	5
Who Is This Guide For?	5
Conventions 5
Related Documentation	6
Year 2000 Compliance	6

Documentation Comments 6

1OVERVIEW OF NETWORK MANAGEMENT

Why Use Network Management?		7
The Benefits of Network Management			7
Full Network View from a Single PC			7
Reducing Downtime	8
Improving Performance	8
Freeing Up Personnel	8
Reducing Equipment Costs		8
Key Network Management Functions			8
Monitoring Network Capacity		8
Predicting Problem Links and Devices			9

2USING TRANSCEND NETWORK SUPERVISOR TO MANAGE YOUR NETWORK

Overview of Network Supervisor Wizards 12

Major Benefits of Network Management with Network Supervisor 12 Color-Coded View of Your Network Connectivity 12

Real-Time Detailed Stress Monitoring 12

Total Visibility of Network Activity	13
Immediate Notification of Problems	13

Setting up Network Supervisor for the First Time 13

Discovering and Mapping Your Network 13

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