NETGEAR NMS200 Discovery and Mapping, Configuration

Before You Begin

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ProSafe NMS200 Network Management System

Discovery and Mapping

Once initiated, the NMS200 Network Management Software automatically discovers all

NETGEAR-compatible equipment, interfaces, and physical and logical connectivity across

your network using various protocols and centralized credentials.

Table 1. Discovery and Mapping

Capability Purpose

Automated device discovery Includes top-level components, subcomponents, interfaces, and ports as

applicable.

Automated link discovery Ethernet link discovery with LLDP.

Discovery protocol support LLDP support.

Discovery scheduling Ability to schedule discovery tasks at specified times and dates in the

future.

Device resynchronization System resynchronization with your device inventory.

Device resynchronization scheduling Ability to schedule device resynchronization at a specified times and

dates in the future.

SNMP MIB browser Includes an SNMP MIB browser to view the attributes of all MIBs in a

device.

Configuration

The NMS200 Network Management Software’s configuration management capabilities let

you automatically maintain, back up, restore, and compare network device configurations.

Table 2. Configuration

Capability Purpose

Configuration file backup Back up device configuration file; 1:1 and 1:many, immediately or

scheduled.

Configuration file restoration Restore device configuration file; 1:1, immediately or scheduled.

Deployment can be to individual devices or to groups of devices. See the

User Manual for additional information.

Device firmware update Automated deployment of a selected version of firmware, either

immediately or scheduled. Deployment can be to individual devices or to

groups of the same device type. See the User Manual for additional

information.

Firmware pre-load Pre-load firmware versions into the application.

Configuration file comparison Compare color-coded, line-adjusted text of two selected devices or

stored files.

Device configuration Direct access/cut-through (HTTP/Telnet/SSH).

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