3Com Webcache 1000 (3C16115) manual 3Com Network, Supervisor, Smoother Traffic Flow

18CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE WEBCACHE

■Smoother Traffic Flow

Traffic surges can stress your network and server. The Webcache can help smooth out network traffic and reduce delays in serving Web content. As more users request the same Web content, it becomes more likely that the content will be stored in the Webcache, and in turn the Webcache becomes more effective at eliminating upstream traffic.

■Controlled Web Access

The Webcache allows you to control which client machines in your network can access the Internet, and which Web sites can be accessed. Access Logs show you who has used the Internet and where they have been.

The Webcache and	The latest version of 3Com Network Supervisor is supplied on the
3Com Network	CD-ROM that accompanies the Webcache. 3Com Network Supervisor
Supervisor	provides powerful, intuitive network management for small to medium
	enterprise networks. It automatically discovers network devices and
	reports network activity, stress monitoring and performance metrics for
	network managers. This information helps to provide the most efficient,
	cost-effective use of network resources.

3Com Network Supervisor offers the following support:

■If your 3Com Network Supervisor management station is located on the LAN, it discovers the Webcache automatically and displays it on the topology map.

■The topology map indicates that the Webcache is a 3Com Webcache and uses a caching icon to represent it.

■Double-clicking on the caching icon launches the Web interface of the Webcache.