Managing The Switch; Device Manager; Cisco Network Assistant - Cisco Catalyst 2960-S Started Manual

Catalyst 2960-S Switch Getting Started Guide

Managing the Switch

Device Manager

Cisco Network Assistant

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After completing Express Setup and installing the switch in your network, you
can use one of these options for further configuration:
Device Manager
•
Cisco Network Assistant
•
Command-Line Interface
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Other Management Options
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The simplest way to manage the switch is by using Device Manager in the switch
memory. This web interface offers quick configuration and monitoring. You can
access Device Manager from anywhere in your network through a web browser.
Launch a web browser on your PC or workstation.
1.
Enter the switch IP address in the web browser, and press Enter. The Device
2.
Manager page appears.
Use Device Manager to perform basic switch configuration and monitoring.
3.
See the Device Manager online help for more information.
For more advanced configuration, download and run Cisco Network
4.
Assistant, which is described in the next section.
Cisco Network Assistant is a software program that you download from
Cisco.com and run on your PC. It offers advanced options for configuring and
monitoring multiple devices, including switches, switch clusters, switch stacks,
routers, and access points. Cisco Network Assistant is free—there is no charge to
download, install, or use it.
Go to this Web address:
1.
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps5931/tsd_products_support_series_
home.html.
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