Managing the Switch

Quick Start

Click to begin the Quick Start Configuration. This option allows you to configure interfaces, set up PPTP tunnels for up to three users, and establish a connection to the Switch. Provided you have the information required to set up the Switch, the Quick Start can take as little as 15 minutes to complete.

Guided Configuration

Click to begin the Guided Configuration. This option allows access to all Configuration Management facilities. However, the design and structure of the Guided Configuration is best followed using the top-to-bottom layout provided. This approach walks you through the entire Navigational Menu from the Profiles to the Status selections.

Each functional area begins with a summary of the objectives and then steps you through the area (such as, Profiles), one subsection at a time.

Online context-sensitive Help is available for each subsection.

Provided you have the information required to set up the Switch, the Guided Configuration can to take two to three hours to complete, depending on whether your configuration is simple or more complicated.

Manage Extranet Switch

Click to begin a standard configuration and management session. This option allows access to all configuration management facilities. You should follow the Quick Start or Guided Configuration for your first configuration.

Registration

Click to register the Switch with Nortel Networks. This only take a few minutes and gives you access to the latest software and technical tips. Your Switch requires Internet access in order to register.

Notebook

Click to activate the notebook display mode. The Contivity Extranet Switch Manager then runs in notebook display mode, which better fits notebook displays.

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