4 Management Functions

ASUS provide a Centralized Network Management (CNM) software to allow users manage the switch in your network. The program is designed to work best with Microsoft Windows operation system.

4.1 Start CNM Program

1.Install CNM in a computer running Windows OS. Refer to CNM installation guide for detail installation steps.

2.The computer with CNM installed must be in the same network as the switches are.

3.Make sure the switches are power on and the network links are good.

4.Click the CNM icon on the PC’s desktop. A CNM window will appear as below. This computer becomes the manage station to the switches.

5.Figures below shows that a password is required to login and control the switch. Use the default password 0x2379, if it has not been changed.

Figure 4.1 CNM window (GigaX 1024P)Figure 4.1.1 CNM window (GigaX 1024I)

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