NETGEAR NMS200 Network Management

1. Before You Begin

Requirements for installation and use

This chapter provides an overview of the ProSafe NMS200 Network Management Syystem for

managing your NETGEAR resources.

The following topics are discussed:

•Network Management

•Compatible NETGEAR Devices

•System Requirements

•Update Your License

Network Management

The NMS200 Network Management Software provides a browser interface to discover,

configure, and monitor your NETGEAR resources across your entire network.

Contents

Main Page Contents Chapter 1 Before You Begin Chapter 2 Software Installation and Licenses Chapter 3 How to Use the NMS200 Page Requirements for installation and use Network Management Before You Begin ProSafe NMS200 Network Management System Discovery and Mapping Table 1. Discovery and Mapping Configuration Table 2. Configuration Before You Begin Monitoring Table 3. Monitoring Compatible NETGEAR Devices * System Requirements Supported Operating System Versions Supported Web Browsers Hardware Recommendations Network Considerations Fixed IP Address Firewalls Update Your License Get the NMS200 installed and running Initial Installation and Startup Step 1: Get the NMS200 Network Management Software Step 2: Select the Machine That Will Run the Software Step 3: Install the NMS200 Network Management Software Step A: Disable or Remove Conflicting Software (if necessary) Step B: Obtain a Fixed IP Address (if necessary) Step C: Install the Full NMS200 Software Page Page Step 4: Log In to the NMS200 as the admin User Page How to Manage Your Licenses How to Install Software Updates Page Keep your network running smoothly Common Setup Tasks at First-time Sign-in Quick Navigation Portlet Configure the NMS200 Groups and Locations Portal > Users Portal > Communities Discover Your Network Resources and Devices Discovery Profile Editor Network Inspect Results Manage Your Network Resources and Devices FTP/TFTP Server Configuration File Backup / Restore Create Reports Fault Management and Problem Diagnosis Alarms Performance Management and Troubleshooting Monitors Dashboard Views Use the NMS200 with Security Devices Page Page Page How to Use the NMS200 ProSafe NMS200 Network Management System Security Device Alarms The following security device alarms are available: The following screen is an example of the security alarms: A Index A B C D