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Cisco Router and Security Device Manager 2.5 User’s Guide
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Getting Started
Cisco Router and Security Device Manager (Cisco SDM) is an easy-to-use
Internet browser-based software tool designed for configuring LAN, WAN, and
security features on a router. Cisco SDM is designed for resellers and network
administrators of small- to medium-sized businesses who are proficient in L AN
fundamentals and basic network design.
For fast and efficient configuration of Ethernet networks, WAN connectivity,
firewalls and Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), Cisco SDM prompts you through
the setup process with wizards—sequenced screens that break down the
configuration steps and provide you with explanatory text. You can then edit the
basic configuration you created, for greater control over the router and the
network. Cisco SDM requires no previous experience with Cisco devices or the
Cisco command-line interface (CLI).
When you start Cisco SDM, it displays the Home Page, a window with system and
configuration overview information that gives you important information about
your router hardware and software. You can use this to determine what you want
to configure. After you complete a configuration, Cisco SDM can help you test
and troubleshoot it so that you can ensure that the configuration works.
Cisco SDM also features a Monitor mode, which enables you to observe r outer
performance and gather statistics associated with configurations that you have
made on the router.