Proactive Networking - HP ProCurve 10 Installation Manual

Troubleshooting

Proactive Networking

Proactive Networking
The Hub 12M and Hub 24M have built-in management capabilities that proac-
tively help you manage your network including:
The following interfaces provide tests, indicators, and an event log that can
be used to monitor the hub and its network connections and to help you take
advantage of these proactive networking features:
See chapter 8, "Troubleshooting", in the Management and Configuration
Guide that came with your hub for more information on using these software
tools to diagnose and manage your hub.
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finding and helping you fix the most common network error conditions
(for example, faulty network cabling, and non-standard network topolo-
gies)
informing you of the problem with clear, easy-to-understand messages
recommending network configuration changes to enhance the perfor-
mance of your network
per-port security to allow you to designate authorized network users
HP TopTools for Hubs & Switches - an SNMP-based network management
tool that is included with your hub.
A graphical web browser interface that you can use to manage your hub
from a PC running a supported web browser, for example Microsoft
Internet Explorer or Netscape Communicator.
A full-featured easy-to-use console interface that you can access by
merely connecting a standard terminal or PC running a terminal emulator
to the hub's console port. The cable to make that connection is provided
with your Hub 12M and Hub 24M. The console interface is also accessible
through a telnet connection.