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The SyncThru™ Admin 5 Device Map Plug-in Admin Guide is intended to be used to install and
setup the SyncThru™ Admin 5 Device Map Plug-in on a network server and client systems. To
assist you in acclimating to the SyncThru™ Admin 5 Device Map environment, this guide provides
instructional screen images, situational examples, easy-to-read tables of features, and
step-by-step instructions. The chapters of this guide are arranged in chronological order to walk
you through the process of setting up a device map for your network. If you are already familiar
with the map-making feature of SyncThru™ Admin, "Quick start" is a quick reminder of the main
functions. If you're a first time user, start with "Configuring maps" on page 13. Each tab's and
sub-menu's functionality and screen layout is described in detail to ensure a complete
understanding of the environment. Following many of the sections, you will find practical examples
to illustrate how to best use SyncThru™ Admin 5 Device Map to service all of your managing and
monitoring needs.
Intended audience
The expected user for this guide is a network administrator with an understanding of:
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The network printing environment
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Network protocols – subnets, security features, addresses
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Windows operating systems on server and client computers
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SNMP and SNMPv3 monitoring
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LDAP
Terminology Used in This Guide
The following terms are used throughout this guide in examples, instructions, and descriptions:
TERM
Page
Panels
Tabs
Menu
Item
Acronyms
The following acronyms are used throughout this guide in examples, instructions, and descriptions:
ACRONYMS
DBMS
IP
JAC
HTTP
HTTPS
SMTP
MFP
SLP
S/N
SNMP
Refers to the currently displayed screen in SyncThru™ Admin 5.
Are the Page divisions that will change based on what Tab you select.
Panels can be resized and opened/closed to suit your layout
preferences.
Refer to the navigational devices located at the top of the SyncThru™
Admin 5 page.
Refers to the list of options that appear after clicking on a Tab.
Refers to the monitoring features available on the Dashboard page.
Data Base Management System
Internet Protocol
Job Accounting
Hypertext Transfer Protocol
Secure Hypertext Transfer Protocol
Simple Mail Transfer Protocol
Multi-Functional Peripheral/Multi-Functional Printer
Service Location Protocol
Serial Number
Simple Network Management Protocol
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