Product specifications

• Simplified topology mapping and deployment through dynamic discovery-Cisco Configuration Assistant's unique discovery

capabilities provide users with total control when discovering network devices to create a community. Users can discover devices by

entering a seed IP, range IP, subnet IP, or a single IP address. This feature provides more flexibility and time savings when designing

the topology.

• Clear separation of services through VLAN highlighting-From the Topology View, users can associate VLAN numbers with colors

to quickly view what devices are in a VLAN. Devices that are associated with more than one VLAN display two or more colors with

a striped effect.

• Customization with annotated text-Users can add additional text under devices in the Topology View to further describe aspects of

the network, such as the name of a building, floor, or closet.

• Improved network visibility with continual health monitoring-Users can quickly assess the status of switches and routers, including

packet errors; temperature; PoE status; and bandwidth, CPU, memory, and ternary content addressable memory (TCAM) usage-all

from a single window. Users can select the specific health categories to monitor. For each category selected, the switch with the

highest usage is displayed in the quick view. Users can access a more comprehensive view by clicking the "Details" button.

• Simplified network reporting-Users can print easy to read reports such as bandwidth utilization. The enhanced print option even

allows users to print the Topology View or Front Panel View on one page using the "fit to page" option.

• Enhanced security for configuration and monitoring activities-Cisco Configuration Assistant provides a secure connection between

the Cisco Configuration Assistant client and each connected device in the network to safeguard all sensitive information.

• Increased IT staff efficiency through simplified software updates-The drag-and-drop Cisco IOS Software Upgrade feature simplifies

the process of upgrading the Cisco IOS Software on a Cisco Catalyst® switch or Cisco router or access point. Users can download the

latest software version by simply dragging the update's icon from the PC desktop and dropping it onto the icon of the target device

depicted in the Topology View. This process eliminates the need to use the specific Cisco IOS Software filename or select a specific

Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP) server IP address when performing updates. This process can also be use to deploy Cisco

Unified Express images, phone loads, music on hold files and language packs onto the router.

• Improved network security and performance with dynamic application updates-Users can stay up-to-date on the latest versions and

security patches of Cisco Configuration Assistant through dynamic application updates. With this function, users can be assured that

when a newly purchased Cisco device is added to the network, it is automatically supported and secured with the latest update.

• Enhanced ability to identify and address issues-The Event Notification feature alerts users if a potential problem arises with a device

in the network, if a configuration change is required, or if a new version of Cisco Configuration Assistant is available for download.

A dialog box provides all necessary information regarding the event, including time; description; and, if applicable, suggestions to

resolve the problem.

• Enhanced productivity of partners and guests-Cisco Configuration Assistant's Guest Port feature allows businesses to easily

configure guest access ports on their switch, providing visiting guests with Internet access and allowing them to establish VPN

connectivity to their company resources. Guest Port users are separated from internal network traffic so that confidential "internal

access only" information and services remain secure from unauthorized guest users.

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