Quick Reference Guide

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Chapter 1 Overview
Introducing NMS200 NETGEAR® ProSafe® Network Management Software
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System Basics 5
Supported Operating System Versions 5
Hardware Recommendations 6
Basic Network Considerations 6
Authentication 7
Name Resolution 7
Protocols 8
Fixed IP Address 8
Updating Your License 8
The Application Interface 9
Managing Multiple Screens 9
Screen Layouts 10
Getting Started 11
Installation and Startup 11
Starting the Client 15
Troubleshooting 16
Discovering Resources 16
Scheduling Discovery 22
Monitoring Performance 23
Default Monitors 23
Create a Dashboard View 23
Install a Monitor in the View 23
Reports From Monitors 26
Managing Resources 26
Alarm Panels 28
Alarm Severity & Count 28
Alarm Manager 28
Chapter 2 Common Tasks
Administering the Application 31
Users and User Groups 32
User Manager 32
User Groups 33
Permissions 33
Scheduling Operations 35
Common Management Tasks 36
Mapping Equipment 37
Reports 37
Branding Reports 41