SMC Networks 8606SX - annexe 2 User Manual page 36

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EFINING THE ETWORK
At the next lower level you can depict the network backbone
for the selected network. A LAN Segment is a special kind of
view-only object that is designed to show a common backbone
on a network. The LAN segment is also commonly used to
depict various networks based on different protocols (e.g., UDP/
IP or IPX) connected to a common backbone.
To position the LAN segment on your map, you can stretch it by
dragging the length handles longer or shorter, or angle it by
rotating the end points.
At the lowest level, place the actual network devices and draw in all interconnections. This gives
you an accurate picture of the network and also lets you activate applicable management software
modules. For SMC's nework devices, the corresponding device management module will be
activated when you double-click on the device icon.
Modifying Objects
1. Select a network device by clicking on its corresponding icon.
2. Click on the Modify Object button.
3. Modify any of the required parameters. Refer to the table on "Field Definitions for the Add Object
Dialog Box." Be sure to follow the guidelines in this table when setting the Polling Interval or
Timeout.
4. Press OK to continue, or Cancel to abort any changes.
Deleting Objects
1. Select any map object by clicking on its icon.
2. Click on the Delete Object button, or press the Delete key on your keyboard.
If an icon cannot be deleted, the map view has been locked.
From the Edit menu, choose Unlock and repeat step 2 again.
Duplicating Objects
1. Select any map object by clicking on its icon.
2. From the Edit menu, choose Duplicate Object. A copy of the
object appears in the upper left corner of your map.
3. Drag the duplicate object to its new location and draw in any
corresponding network connections.
4. For most applications, you will want to modify the object
definition. Therefore, click on the Edit Object button and modify
field parameters such as Label and Address.
Moving Objects
Use "drag and drop" to move an object. Select any map object by clicking on its icon. Holding the
left mouse button down, move the outline of the device icon to its new location, and release the
mouse button. If an icon cannot be moved, the map view has been locked. From the Edit menu,
choose Unlock and try again.
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