How to Use the NMS200 | NETGEAR specification

3. How to Use the NMS200	3
Keep your network running smoothly

This chapter describes how to manage your network starting from the NMS200 Network Management Software main screen using the default settings.

The following topics are discussed:

•Common Setup Tasks at First-timeSign-in

•Quick Navigation Portlet

•Configure the NMS200 Groups and Locations

•Discover Your Network Resources and Devices

•Manage Your Network Resources and Devices

•Fault Management and Problem Diagnosis

•Performance Management and Troubleshooting

•Use the NMS200 with Security Devices

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NETGEAR quick start How to Use the NMS200

Contents

ProSafe NMS200 Network Management System Statement of Conditions Technical SupportTrademarks Revision History Contents Appendix a Troubleshooting Index Before You Begin Network Management Configuration Discovery and Mapping Monitoring Monitoring Compatible Netgear Devices Security Devices Supported Operating System Versions Wireless Access Points and ControllersSystem Requirements Storage Devices Network Considerations Supported Web BrowsersHardware Recommendations Fixed IP Address Name Resolution Update Your LicenseAuthentication Firewalls Software Installation and Licenses Initial Installation and Startup Step a Disable or Remove Conflicting Software if necessary Install the NMS200 Network Management SoftwareStep B Obtain a Fixed IP Address if necessary Step C Install the Full NMS200 Software  To install and start the NMS200 software ProSafe NMS200 Network Management System ProSafe NMS200 Network Management System Log In to the NMS200 as the admin User  To start and log in to the NMS200 ProSafe NMS200 Network Management System How to Manage Your Licenses  To activate additional licenses How to Install Software Updates  To install NMS200 Network Management Software updates ProSafe NMS200 Network Management System How to Use the NMS200 Common Setup Tasks at First-time Sign-in Quick Navigation Portlet Portal Users Configure the NMS200 Groups and Locations Add users with the following steps Portal Communities Discover Your Network Resources and Devices Add Communities with the following steps Discovery Profile Editor Network FTP/TFTP Server  Follow these steps to configure a serverManage Your Network Resources and Devices Inspect Create Reports Configuration File Backup / Restore Follow these steps Alarms Fault Management and Problem DiagnosisPerformance Management and Troubleshooting Monitors Dashboard Views  To get started using monitors, follow these stepsUse the NMS200 with Security Devices  To view this data, follow these steps ProSafe NMS200 Network Management System Key Metrics Example ProSafe NMS200 Network Management System Security Device Alarms Following security device alarms are available Troubleshooting Index Updating Your License