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User Guide for the Cisco Network Analysis Module (NAM) Traffic Analyzer, 5.0
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Chapter 1 Overview
Logging In
Logging In
Log into the NAM by using the username and password that the NAM installer provided you, and click
the Login button. If you are having problems logging in:
• Make sure you are using a browser that is currently supported for use with NAM 5.0:
English Firefox 3.6+ or Microsoft Internet Explorer 8+ (Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 is not
supported)
• Make sure you are using a platform that is currently supported for use with NAM 5.0:
Microsoft Windows XP or Microsoft Windows 7. The Macintosh platform is not supported on this
release.
• Make sure you have JavaScript enabled.
• Clear the browser cache and restart the browser (not necessarily if installing NAM for the first time).
• Make sure cookies are enabled in your browser.
• If you see the following message: “Initializing database. Please wait until initialization process
finishes,” you must wait until the process finishes.
• Make sure you had accepted the license agreement (WAAS VSB users only) and that the license has
not expired
To view the full documentation set (including the User Guide and Release Notes) for the Cisco NAM
Traffic Analyzer 5.0, go to the NAM Technical Documentation area on Cisco.com:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/sw/cscowork/ps5401/
tsd_products_support_series_home.html
Navigating the User Interface
NAM 5.0 introduces a redesigned interface and user experience, with more intuitive workflows and
improved operational efficiency. This section describes the improved navigation and control elements in
the user interface.
Note All times in the Traffic Analyzer are typically displayed in 24-hour clock format. For example, 3:00 p.m.
is displayed as 15:00.

Common Navigation and Control Elements

Menu Bar

To perform the NAM functions, use the menu bar.
The selections enable you to perform the necessary tasks:
Home: Brings you to the Traffic Summary Dashboard (Monitor > Overview > Traffic Summary).