NMS300 Network Management System User Manual June 2013 202-11289-01 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA
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Contents Chapter 1 Get to Know the NMS300 System Network Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Device Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Types of Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Device Discovery Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Log In to the NMS300 System . . . . . . . . .
NMS300 Network Management System Create Your Custom Dashboard Views . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 View Your Network Dashboards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Chapter 4 Configuration Management Back Up Your Device Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Add a Device Backup Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Execute a Backup Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
NMS300 Network Management System Chapter 7 Report Generation Manage the Report Templates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131 Manage Report Generation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135 Generate a One-Time Report Immediately. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136 Generate a Scheduled Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137 View Saved Reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1. Get to Know the NMS300 System S t ream line yo ur n etwo r k m anagem ent t as k s 1 The NETGEAR NMS300 system is a centralized and comprehensive management system that allows IT administrators to discover, monitor, configure, and report on enterprise-class networks with NETGEAR network devices. For more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the support website at http://support.netgear.com.
NMS300 Network Management System Network Environment The NMS300 Network Management System software resides on the NMS300 server at a static IP address on the local area network. The NMS300 software monitors the NETGEAR and third-party devices on the network. Local area network Internet gateway Static IP address NMS300 server Web browser NETGEAR devices Internet Third-party devices Web browser Figure 1. The NMS300 Network Management System You access the NMS300 software with a web browser.
NMS300 Network Management System Device Groups To simplify the management of networks with many devices, you can create device groups. Group devices by vendor, location, device type, device model, and contact. Device groups are optional. Device group M Network device M1 Network device Mm Local area network Internet gateway Static IP address NMS300 server Web browser Network device N1 Internet Network Device Nn Device group N Web browser Figure 2.
NMS300 Network Management System To prepare the devices on your network: 1. Upgrade your devices to their latest released firmware. To upgrade the firmware, use the user interface of the device. Each device has to run the latest firmware before the NMS300 software can discover and manage it. Once this one-time upgrade is done, future upgrades of device firmware can be done centrally with the NMS300 software. 2. Create the correct credentials for your devices.
NMS300 Network Management System To log in to the NMS300 system: 1. Open a browser and connect to the NMS300 software through the static IP address of the server host. • To connect to the NMS300 software from the same machine where you installed the software, enter the URL http://localhost:8080. If you entered a different port number for the server during the NMS300 software installation, replace 8080 in this URL with the port number that you provided during installation.
NMS300 Network Management System Network Summary After you log in to the NMS300 system, a screen similar to the following displays: Figure 3. The Network Summary screen Before you can manage your network, you have to find the devices that are on your network and you have to perform other administrative setup tasks. Administrators typically perform these setup tasks and the tasks have to be done infrequently. For more information, see Get Started with the NMS300 System on page 151.
NMS300 Network Management System Navigation Tabs and Buttons To navigate to the various network management task, use the tabs that are available at the top of the NMS300 screens. The NMS300 system organizes the tasks of network management into the following categories: • Resource management. Before you can manage your network, you have to find the devices that are on your network and you have to perform other setup tasks. For more information, see Resource Management on page 18.
NMS300 Network Management System To navigate quickly to the various account management features, use the following buttons, which are available at the top right of the NMS300 screens: Help Log out Home Alarms My Notifications Figure 4. Navigation buttons Edit Your Account Information You can change your account information. Items you can change include your email address, real name, and telephone number. You cannot change your user name.
NMS300 Network Management System To change your account information: 1. Select ADMIN > SETTINGS. 2. Under Account Information, click Edit Account. 3. Enter you updated information. 4. Click the Submit button. Your account information is updated. Before you can receive email alerts, the email server settings have to be configured. For more information, see Get Started with the NMS300 System on page 151.
NMS300 Network Management System Change Your Password When the NMS300 software is initially installed, the default administrator user name is admin and the default administrator password is admin. An administrator creates the user name and password for the other types of users. To change your password: 1. Select ADMIN > SETTINGS. 2. Under Account Information, click Change Password. 3. Enter your old and new passwords. 4. Click the Submit button. Your password is updated.
NMS300 Network Management System Customize Your Network Summary Each NMS300 system user can customize the items that appear on the Network Summary screen. To customize the Network Summary screen for your account: 1. Select HOME > NETWORK SUMMARY. The Network Summary screen displays. 2. Click the Customize Portal button.
NMS300 Network Management System 3. To add an available widget, drag the widget from the Available Widgets list to the Widget Areas on the right. When the cursor is in the target Widget Area, the Widget Area is green and you can drop the widget. 4. Click the x ( ) button on the top right corner to remove a pane. 5. To adjust the widget order, in the Widgets Area, click a widget title bar to drag it from one place to the other. 6.
2. Resource Management F ind t he de vices on y our net wor k 2 Before you can manage your network, you have to find the devices that are on your network and you have to perform other setup tasks. These setup tasks typically have to be done infrequently.
NMS300 Network Management System Discover the Devices on Your Network You have to discover the devices on your network before you can monitor and manage them. • Regular discovery filters the devices on your network through a discovery profile. • Quick discovery does not use a discovery profile. Note: When your network contains more than 200 devices, contact your NETGEAR sales team. Quick Discovery To find the NETGEAR devices on your network, use quick discovery.
NMS300 Network Management System 2. Under Getting Started with NMS300, select Discover Devices. 3. Click the Quick Discovery button. 4. Select the network type and addresses. Depending on your network type selection, a different Quick Discovery screen might display. You can screen by IP address range, IP subnet address, a single IP address, a list of IP addresses, or the device host name. 5. Enter the IP information for the discovery search. 6.
NMS300 Network Management System When quick discovery has completed, a screen similar to the following displays: When a credential failure occurs, a common reason is that the device login information has changed from its default. When you get a credential failure, add or edit the credential and then run the discovery procedure again. For more information, see Add a Device Credential on page 21. 8. Click the Close button. The Quick Discovery screen closes.
NMS300 Network Management System A screen similar to the following displays: 2. To edit an existing device credential, select the device credential you want to edit and click the Edit button. A The Edit Credential screen displays, which is similar in appearance to the Add Credential screen. For more information, see step 3 on page 22. 3. Click the Add button. 4. On the Authentication screen, enter the requested information.
NMS300 Network Management System 5. Click the Management Interface tab. Depending on your previous selections, a different Management Interface screen might display. Enter the requested information. 6. Click the Associated Devices tab. 7. (Optional) To remove devices from the device credential, select the devices you want to remove and click the Remove button.
NMS300 Network Management System 8. To add devices to the device credential, click the Add button. 9. To add one or more devices to the device credential, select the devices you want to add and click the Add Selection button. To add all devices to the device credential, click the Add All button. The Select Devices screen closes and the selected devices are added to the Associated Devices list. 10. Click the Save button.
NMS300 Network Management System 2. (Optional) To edit an existing discovery profile, select the discovery profile you want to edit and click the Edit button. The Edit Profile screen displays, which is similar to the Add Profile screen. For more information, see step 3 on page 25. 3. Click the Add Profile button. 4. Enter the requested information. • General Info. Enter the name and description of the profile. • Discovery Options. - Resolve Host Names.
NMS300 Network Management System 5. Click the Network tab. 6. Select the network type. Depending on your network type selection, one or more fields display where you enter IP information. You can screen by IP address range, IP subnet address, a single IP address, a list of IP addresses, or the device host name. 7. Enter the IP information for the discovery search. 8. (Optional) To remove device credentials, select the device credentials you want to remove and click the Remove button. 9.
NMS300 Network Management System You can add device credentials that you create. For more information, see Add a Device Credential on page 21. The Select Credentials screen closes and the selected credentials are added to the Select Credentials list on the Network Screen. 10. Click the Save button. The Add Profile screen closes and the new device credential displays in the Network Discovery list. Execute a Discovery Procedure You can execute a one-time discovery procedure immediately.
NMS300 Network Management System When discovery has completed, a screen similar to the following displays: 4. Click the Close button. The screen closes. Output files from completed jobs are saved for the data retention period. For more information, see Data Retention Period on page 153. Schedule a Discovery Procedure You can schedule a discovery procedure to occur later. This discovery procedure can be one time or recurrent. To schedule a discovery procedure for future execution: 1.
NMS300 Network Management System When you delete a discovery job from the Jobs list, the NMS300 system deletes the discovery profile of the job. For more information, see Job Control on page 143. 2. Select the discovery profile you want to execute and click the Edit Profile button. 3. Click the Add Schedule button. 4. To enable or disable job execution, from the Enable list, select Yes or No. 5. Specify the scheduling criteria.
NMS300 Network Management System Depending on your selections, the schedule screen changes. 6. Enter the schedule information. 7. Click the Submit button. The Schedule screen closes. Your discovery procedure schedule becomes part of the discovery profile. 8. On the Edit Profile screen, click the Save button. Your discovery procedure is executed either once at a future time or on a recurring basis. 9. (Optional) Select JOBS > JOB MANAGEMENT.
NMS300 Network Management System To view and configure the device list: 1. Select RESOURCES > DEVICES. A screen similar to the following displays: This screen displays the devices that have been discovered by the NMS300 system. 2. (Optional) To filter the devices that are listed, click the Show Filter button. You can filter the devices that get listed by criteria such as device type, device name and IP address, location, device model, and status. To hide the filter, click the Hide Filter button. 3.
NMS300 Network Management System To edit device information: 1. Select RESOURCES > DEVICES. A screen similar to the following displays: 2. Select the device you want to edit and click the Edit button. A screen similar to the following displays: 3. Modify the information you want to update and click the Submit button. The device information is updated and the screen closes. Synchronize a Network Device You can time-synchronize a network device to the NMS300 server. To synchronize a device: 1.
NMS300 Network Management System A screen similar to the following displays: 2. Select the device you want to synchronize and click the Resync button. A confirmation screen displays. 3. Click the Yes button. The device is synchronized and the confirmation screen closes. Log In to a Device You can log in to a device on your network using either the web user interface or Telnet. You can log in to a device when your web browser can be routed to the device.
NMS300 Network Management System 3. Point to More and select either Web GUI or Telnet. A login screen displays. Ping, Perform a Traceroute, or Reboot a Network Device You can ping, perform a traceroute, or reboot a network device. You do not have to be on the local network side of the Internet gateway to conduct these tests. Your web browser only has to be routed to the NMS300 server to conduct these tests. To test a device on your network: 1. Select RESOURCES > DEVICES.
NMS300 Network Management System To view the device and interface list: 1. Select RESOURCES > INVENTORY. A screen similar to the following displays: 2. (Optional) To filter the devices that are listed, click the Show Filter button. You can filter the devices that get listed by criteria such as device type, device name and IP address, location, device model, and status. To hide the filter, click the Hide Filter button. 3. Click the Export to Excel button or the Export to PDF button.
NMS300 Network Management System To specify a device group: 1. Select ADMIN > SETTINGS. 2. Under Getting Started with NMS300, select Device Groups. 3. Take any of the following actions for a device group: • To add a static device group, click the Add Static Group button. For more information, see Add a Static Device Group on page 36. • To add a dynamic device group, click the Add Dynamic Group button. For more information, see Add a Dynamic Device Group on page 38.
NMS300 Network Management System To add a static device group: 1. Select ADMIN > SETTINGS. 2. Under Getting Started with NMS300, select Device Groups. 3. Click the Add Static Group button. 4. Enter the group name.
NMS300 Network Management System 5. (Optional) Enter a description. 6. Click the Add button. 7. On the Select Devices screen, select the associated devices to add. (Optional) To filter the devices that display on this screen, click the Show Filter button. You can filter the devices that get listed by criteria such as device type, device name and IP address, location, device model, and status. To hide the device filter, click the Hide Filter button. 8. Click the Add Selection button or the Add All button.
NMS300 Network Management System To add a dynamic device group: 1. Select ADMIN > SETTINGS. 2. Under Getting Started with NMS300, select Device Groups. 3. Click the Add Dynamic Group button. 4. Enter the group name. 5. (Optional) Enter a description.
NMS300 Network Management System 6. Enter the criteria for the device selection filter. You can filter by device vendor, device location, device type, device model, or device contact. 7. (Optional) To view the devices in the group, click the View Devices button. The devices that meet the selection criteria are displayed. 8. Click the Submit button. View the NMS300 Server Information You can monitor the performance information of the NMS300 server and take appropriate action when necessary.
NMS300 Network Management System A screen similar to the following displays: 2. Adjust the system settings as necessary to manage the load on the NMS300 server. For more information, see Manage the System Settings on page 152.
3. Performance Monitoring Monit or ho w yo ur n etw or k per f or m s 3 Network Monitor allows you to view network summary information, performance statistics, real-time and historical information, and the device and interface dashboard. You can also enable and disable the network performance monitor collection and set up the threshold criteria that trigger an alarm.
NMS300 Network Management System Monitor the Top 10 Devices You can monitor the status of the top 10 devices on the network by various criteria. Table 1.
NMS300 Network Management System Table 1.
NMS300 Network Management System Configure the Monitor You can enable or disable monitoring, and specify the information that is monitored. Configure the Performance Monitor Settings The monitor configuration list allows you to enable and disable the collection of monitor data for devices, as well as select monitor metrics to collect.
NMS300 Network Management System The item is monitored according to the polling interval for the item. • To stop monitoring the item, click the Disable button. The item is no longer monitored. Configure the General Monitor Information You can enable and disable monitoring, and edit the information that is monitored. To configure the general monitor information: 1. Select MONITOR > MONITOR CONFIGURATION. 2. Select the item you want to configure. 3. Click the Edit button.
NMS300 Network Management System 7. Click the Save button. Your changes are saved. 8. Click the Monitor Devices tab. 9. Select the devices you want to have monitored with this metric. • All devices. To monitor all devices, click the All Devices radio button. • Devices and device groups. To select the individual devices or device groups you want to monitor, click the Select Devices or Device Groups radio button.
NMS300 Network Management System To move the parameters between the Available and Selected lists, use the >, <, >>, and << buttons. a. In the Available list, click the parameter you want to monitor. b. Click the > button. The parameter moves to the Selected list. 13. Click the Save button. Your changes are saved. 14. Click the Close button. The Monitor Configuration screen closes.
NMS300 Network Management System • Traffic monitor • Bandwidth monitor • Configuration files • Credential To view the detailed information for a device: 1. Go to a screen that displays a list of the devices for which you want to view information. Examples of screens include: • Network summary view. Select HOME > NETWORK SUMMARY. For more information, see Network Summary on page 11. • Device list. Select RESOURCES > DEVICES. For more information, see View Device Information on page 30.
NMS300 Network Management System A screen similar to the following displays: 3. Select the type of information you want to view from the Dashboard menu.
NMS300 Network Management System Manage the Network Dashboard You can customize the information that is shown on the network dashboard. Create Your Custom Dashboard Views You can specify your own dashboard views. These choices include the ability to view performance in real time. To create a custom dashboard view: 1. Select MONITOR > DASHBOARD VIEWS. A screen similar to the following displays: This screen lists the existing dashboard views in the NMS300 system. 2.
NMS300 Network Management System 3. Click the Add button. 4. Enter the name of the dashboard. 5. Select the time frame and default chart type. To view performance in real time, from the Time Frame list, select Real-time. 6. Select the source type. You can create a dashboard view of devices or a dashboard view of the interfaces for a device. • Device. You can select the devices that appear in your dashboard view. After you complete the steps to add a dashboard view of devices, you return to this step.
NMS300 Network Management System 7. Click the Monitors and Parameters tab. Depending on your type of device or interface selection, a different Monitors and Parameters screen displays. 8. Specify the fields and the order that you want in your new report template. To select the fields, use the left and right arrows. To arrange their order, use the up and down arrows. 9. Click the Submit button. The screen closes. Your view is added to the Dashboard Views list. 10.
NMS300 Network Management System This view is the one that displays for the network dashboard of this device or interface. For more information, see View Your Network Dashboards on page 56. Add a Dashboard View of Devices You can choose to view devices. To add a dashboard view of devices: 1. Select MONITOR > DASHBOARD VIEWS. 2. Click the Add button. 3. For the source type, select the Device button. 4. To add devices to the Device Selection list, click the Add Device button. 5.
NMS300 Network Management System The screen closes. 8. Continue creating your custom dashboard view. For more information see Create Your Custom Dashboard Views on page 51. Add a Dashboard View of Interfaces You can choose to view the interfaces of a device. To add a dashboard view of interfaces: 1. Select MONITOR > DASHBOARD VIEWS. 2. Click the Add button. 3. For the source type, select Interface. 4. To add devices to the Interface Selection list, click the Add Interface button.
NMS300 Network Management System 5. (Optional) To filter the devices that appear in the list, click the Show Filter button. 6. Select the device for which you want to monitor the interfaces. 7. Select the interfaces you want to monitor and click the Add Selection button. To add all of the interfaces in the list, click the Add All button. 8. Click the Close button. The screen closes. 9. Continue creating your custom dashboard view. For more information, see Create Your Custom Dashboard Views on page 51.
NMS300 Network Management System A screen similar to the following displays: 2. To select the network dashboard to view, click the Select View button. A screen similar to the following one displays: You have to define the views that display on this screen. For more information, see Create Your Custom Dashboard Views on page 51. 3. Select the view you want to observe and click the Select View button. The screen closes and the selected network dashboard view displays.
4. Configuration Management K eep yo ur d evice firm war e c ur r ent 4 You can back up and restore device configurations. You can also upgrade device firmware.
NMS300 Network Management System Back Up Your Device Configurations You can back up the configurations of the NETGEAR devices on your network. Configuration backup is an example of a job that can be scheduled for future execution on a recurrent basis for batch operations. Add a Device Backup Profile You have to create a backup profile before you can back up a device configuration. To add a device backup profile: 1. Select CONFIGURATION > BACKUP.
NMS300 Network Management System 2. Click the Add Profile button. 3. Enter the following information. • General Info. Enter the name and description of the profile. • Backup File Setting. Enter the file name and version of the backup file. 4. Click the Select Devices button. 5. Add devices and device groups. You can also remove existing devices from the Select Target Network Devices or Groups list.
NMS300 Network Management System a. Click the Add Device button. b. Select the devices you want to add and click the Close button. The screen closes. • To add a device group: a. Click the Add Group button. b. Select the device groups you want to add and click the Close button. The screen closes. • To remove a device, select the device you want to remove and click the Remove button. The resulting devices appear in the Select Target Network Devices or Groups list. 6.
NMS300 Network Management System Your backup profile is executed immediately. You can also initiate an immediate one-time backup procedure later. For more information, see Execute a Backup Procedure on page 62. 9. Click the Close button. The screen closes. Execute a Backup Procedure You can execute a one-time backup procedure immediately. To execute a backup procedure immediately: 1. Select CONFIGURATION > BACKUP.
NMS300 Network Management System A screen similar to the following displays: You can also execute a backup procedure immediately from the Add Profile or Edit Profile screen. For more information, see Add a Device Backup Profile on page 59. 4. Click the Close button. The screen closes. The backup configuration files are saved on the NMS300 system and listed on the Restore screen. You can use these files to restore the configurations for the devices on your network.
NMS300 Network Management System A screen similar to the following displays: The Backup screen displays the existing backup profiles in the NMS300 system. When you delete a backup job from the Jobs list, the NMS300 system deletes the backup profile of the job. For more information, see Job Control on page 143. 2. Select the backup profile of the devices for which you want to schedule a backup procedure to occur later. 3. Click the Edit button.
NMS300 Network Management System 4. Click the Add Schedule button. 5. To enable or disable job execution, from the Enable list, select Yes or No. 6. Specify the scheduling criteria. You can specify whether the backup procedure is scheduled to occur once at a future time, or to occur on a recurring basis. Depending on your selections, the schedule screen changes. 7. Enter the schedule information. 8. Click the Submit button. The Schedule screen closes.
NMS300 Network Management System You can enable, disable, or delete the future execution of this backup procedure. For more information, see Job Control on page 143. The backup configuration files are saved on the NMS300 system and listed on the Restore screen. You can use these files to restore the configurations for the devices on your network. For more information, see Restore Your Device Configurations on page 67. Configuration files from completed backup jobs are saved for the data retention period.
NMS300 Network Management System A screen similar to the following displays: This screen displays the execution history of a job and whether the job succeeded or failed. 4. Click the Close button. The screen closes. Restore Your Device Configurations You can restore the configurations of the NETGEAR devices on your network. • Single device. You can restore the configuration of a single device on your network. For more information, see Restore the Configuration of a Single Device on page 67.
NMS300 Network Management System To restore a configuration to a single device: 1. Select CONFIGURATION > RESTORE. A screen similar to the following displays: Configuration files are saved in this list during a device configuration backup. For more information, see Back Up Your Device Configurations on page 59. Configuration files from completed backup jobs are saved for the data retention period. For more information, see Data Retention Period on page 153.
NMS300 Network Management System A screen similar to the following displays: 4. Select the device you want to add and click the Add Selection button. The screen closes and the selected device is listed on a screen similar to the following one: CAUTION: Failure to select the correct device for the selected configuration file can damage the device. 5. To restore the configuration immediately, select the device and click the Execute button.
NMS300 Network Management System The configuration is restored immediately. When the job is complete, a Result screen similar to the following displays: 6. (Optional) To restore the configuration file later, select the device and click the Schedule button. For more information, see Schedule a Restore Procedure on page 81. 7. (Optional) Select JOBS > JOB MANAGEMENT. You can enable, disable, or delete the future execution of this restore procedure. For more information, see Job Control on page 143.
NMS300 Network Management System A screen similar to the following displays: Configuration files are saved in this list during a device configuration backup. For more information, see Back Up Your Device Configurations on page 59. Configuration files from completed backup jobs are saved for the data retention period. For more information, see Data Retention Period on page 153. If the configuration file you need does not appear on this list, you can import the file into the NMS300 system.
NMS300 Network Management System CAUTION: Failure to select the correct devices or device groups for the selected configuration file can damage the devices. • To add individual devices: a. Click the Add Device button. A screen similar to the following displays: b. Select the devices you want to add and click the Add Selection button. To add all devices, click the Add All button. The screen closes and the selected devices are listed on a screen similar to the following one: • To add device groups: a.
NMS300 Network Management System A screen similar to the following displays: b. Select the groups you want to add and click the Add Selection button. To add all groups, click the Add All button. The screen closes and the selected groups are listed on a screen similar to the following one: 4. To restore the configuration immediately, select the devices or groups and click the Execute button.
NMS300 Network Management System The configuration is restored immediately. When the job is complete, a result screen similar to the following displays: 5. (Optional) To restore the configuration file later, select the devices or groups and click the Schedule button. For more information, see Schedule a Restore Procedure on page 81. 6. (Optional) Select JOBS > JOB MANAGEMENT. You can enable, disable, or delete the future execution of this backup procedure.
NMS300 Network Management System 2. Click the Import File button. A screen similar to the following displays: 3. Specify the following information: • Select Your File. Click the Select button. Select the image file from your system that you want to import. • Enable MD5 Check. To enable file validation with the Message Digest 5 algorithm, select this check box and click the Select button. Select the image file from your system that you want to import. • File Name.
NMS300 Network Management System The Import File screen closes and the imported file is listed on a Restore screen similar to the following one: 5. To export or delete a configuration file, select the file you want to export or delete, point to more, and select Export File or Delete File.. The exported configuration file is saved on your system. The deleted configuration file is removed from the NMS300 database. Configuration files from completed backup jobs are saved for the data retention period.
NMS300 Network Management System A screen similar to the following displays: Configuration files are saved in this list during a device configuration backup. For more information, see Back Up Your Device Configurations on page 59. Configuration files from completed backup jobs are saved for the data retention period. For more information, see Data Retention Period on page 153. If the configuration file you need does not appear on this list, you can import the file into the NMS300 system.
NMS300 Network Management System b. Erase the value and leave the cursor positioned where you want the parameter inserted in the line of code. c. Double-click the parameter in the Filter Parameters list: The selected parameter displays in the line of code. CAUTION: When you restore the configuration of a device, you have to provide the correct configuration file. You need to make sure that any changes you make in the Promote Configuration screen do not corrupt the configuration file.
NMS300 Network Management System To edit a configuration file: 1. Select CONFIGURATION > RESTORE. A screen similar to the following displays: Configuration files are saved in this list during a device configuration backup. For more information, see Back Up Your Device Configurations on page 59. Configuration files from completed backup jobs are saved for the data retention period. For more information, see Data Retention Period on page 153.
NMS300 Network Management System CAUTION: When you restore the configuration of a device, you have to provide the correct configuration file. You need to make sure that any changes you make do not corrupt the configuration file. When you provide a corrupted configuration file, the NMS300 system pushes out the corrupted configuration file while it executes the configuration restore and you can damage the device. 4. Click the Submit button. The edited file is saved and the Edit Config File screen closes.
NMS300 Network Management System A screen similar to the following one displays: 3. Click the Close button. The File Compare screen closes. Schedule a Restore Procedure You can schedule a restore procedure to occur later. To schedule a restore procedure: 1. Select CONFIGURATION > RESTORE. A screen similar to the following displays: Configuration files are saved in this list during a device configuration backup. For more information, see Back Up Your Device Configurations on page 59.
NMS300 Network Management System 2. Select the configuration file for which you want to schedule a restore procedure and click the Restore Configuration button. 3. Select the target network devices or groups. For more information, see Restore the Configuration of a Single Device on page 67 or Configure Several Identical Devices on page 70. CAUTION: Failure to select the correct devices for the selected configuration file can damage the devices. 4. Click the Schedule button.
NMS300 Network Management System CAUTION: When you update the firmware of a device, you have to provide the correct firmware file. You need to make sure that you select both the correct device type and correct device model for the firmware file that you upload to the NMS300 system. When you provide the wrong firmware file, the NMS300 system pushes out the incorrect firmware file while it executes the firmware upgrade and you can damage the device.
NMS300 Network Management System A screen similar to the following displays: 4. Specify the following information: • Select Your File. Click the Select button. Select the image file from your system that you want to import. • Enable MD5 Check. To enable file validation with the Message Digest 5 algorithm, select this check box and click the Select button. Select the image file from your system that you want to import. • File Name. Enter the name of the image file that you want to use. • Vendor.
NMS300 Network Management System 8. To export or delete an image, select the image you want to export or delete and from More, select Export Image or Delete Image. The exported image file is saved on your system. The deleted image file is removed from the NMS300 database. Edit the Information of a Firmware File You can edit the information of a firmware file. To edit the firmware file information: 1. Select CONFIGURATION > IMAGE MANAGEMENT.
NMS300 Network Management System A screen similar to the following displays: 3. Edit the information. 4. Click the Submit button. The edited file is saved and the edit screen closes. Execute a Firmware Upgrade You can execute a firmware upgrade immediately. To execute a firmware upgrade: 1. Select CONFIGURATION > IMAGE MANAGEMENT. A screen similar to the following displays: If the image file you need does not appear on this list, you can import the file into the NMS300 system.
NMS300 Network Management System A screen similar to the following displays: 3. Select the target network devices or groups. CAUTION: Failure to select the correct devices or device groups for the selected firmware file can damage the devices. • To specify individual devices: a. Click the Add Device button. A screen similar to the following displays: b. Select the devices you want to add and click the Add Selection button. To add all devices, click the Add All button.
NMS300 Network Management System The screen closes and the selected device is listed on a screen similar to the following one: • To specify device groups: a. Click the Add Group button. A screen similar to the following displays: b. Select the groups you want to add and click the Add Selection button. To add all groups, click the Add All button.
NMS300 Network Management System The screen closes and the selected device is listed on a screen similar to the following one: 4. To upgrade the firmware immediately, select the devices or groups and click the Execute button. The firmware is upgraded immediately. When the job is complete, a Result screen similar to the following displays: 5. (Optional) To upgrade the firmware later, select the devices or groups and click the Schedule button.
NMS300 Network Management System 6. (Optional) Select JOBS > JOB MANAGEMENT. You can enable, disable, or delete the future execution of this backup procedure. For more information, see Job Control on page 143. Schedule a Firmware Upgrade You can schedule a one-time firmware upgrade to occur later. To schedule a firmware upgrade: 1. Select CONFIGURATION > IMAGE MANAGEMENT.
NMS300 Network Management System A screen similar to the following displays: 5. Specify the time you want the upgrade to occur and click the Submit button. Your upgrade procedure is executed once at the specified time. 6. (Optional) Select JOBS > JOB MANAGEMENT. You can enable, disable, or delete the future execution of this backup procedure. For more information, see Job Control on page 143.
5. Alarm Management B e notified whe n som et hing goes wr ong You can receive alarm notifications when conditions are suboptimal and view current and previous alarms using various filter options. As an option, you can receive these alarm notifications with email.
NMS300 Network Management System Manage the Current Alarms The Current Alarms list shows the active alarms for the entire network. You can acknowledge alarms, clear alarms, and perform other functions from this list. To manage the current alarms: 1. Select ALARMS > CURRENT ALARMS. A screen similar to the following displays: 2. (Optional) To filter the alarms that are listed, click the Show Filter button.
NMS300 Network Management System To close the Alarm Detail screen, click the Close button. 5. To manage several alarms as a batch, select the alarms you want to manage. Point to More and select the action you want to take: The action that you select is taken. View the Alarm History The Alarm History list shows the previous alarms for the entire network. You can delete previous alarms from this list.
NMS300 Network Management System A screen similar to the following displays: 5. To close the History Alarm Detail screen, click the Close button. Configure the Alarm Trigger Settings The NMS300 system has 70 built-in alarms. You can enable and disable these alarms and modify them, and you can define your own custom alarms. To configure the alarm trigger settings: 1. Select ALARMS > ALARM CONFIGUATION. A screen similar to the following displays: 2.
NMS300 Network Management System 4. To disable an alarm trigger, select the alarm trigger you want to disable and from More, select Disable. The alarm trigger is disabled. 5. To add an alarm trigger, click the Add button. Depending on your selection, a different Add Threshold Alarm screen might display. 6. (Optional) To edit the information for an existing alarm trigger, select the alarm trigger you want to edit and click the Edit button. A screen displays for you to modify the alarm trigger criteria.
NMS300 Network Management System A screen similar to the following displays: 2. Click the Add button. 3. Enter the following information: • Basic Information. • - Enter the name and description of the profile. - To restrict the alarm notification criteria to a particular device group, select the device group. - To enable the alarm notification profile, select the Yes button. Select Alarm. - To select the alarms by severity, select the Select Alarms by Severity radio button.
NMS300 Network Management System A screen similar to the following displays: 5. Enter the following information: • Alarm Generation Time. Enter the alarm generation time information. • Trigger Action. Enter the email address to send the notification to when the alarm notification condition is triggered. For email notifications to work, you have to specify an email server. For more information, see Get Started with the NMS300 System on page 151. 6. Click the Save button.
NMS300 Network Management System A screen similar to the following displays: 2. Select the event you want to manage. 3. To view the event, click the Detail button. A screen similar to the following displays: 4. To close the Event Detail screen, click the Close button. 5. To delete the event, on the Events screen, click the Delete button. The event is removed from the database. 6. To delete all of the events, on the Events screen, click the Batch Delete button.
NMS300 Network Management System A screen similar to the following displays: 2. Select the trap you want to manage. 3. To view the trap, click the Detail button. A screen similar to the following displays: 4. To close the Trap Detail screen, click the Close button. 5. To delete the trap, on the Traps screen, click the Delete button. The trap is removed from the database. 6. To delete all of the traps, ob the Traps screen, click the Batch Delete button. All of the traps are removed from the database. 7.
NMS300 Network Management System To view the device system log: 1. Select ALARMS > SYSLOGS. A screen similar to the following displays: 2. Select the system log you want to manage. 3. To view the system log, click the Detail button. A screen similar to the following displays: 4. To close the Device Syslog Detail screen, click the Close button. 5. To delete the system log, on the Syslogs screen, click the Delete button. The system log is removed from the database. 6.
NMS300 Network Management System Customize the Alarm Colors Administrator users can change the colors of the alarms. For more information, see Customize the NMS300 System Appearance on page 157.
6. Topology Views View th e to po log y o f y our net wor k You can create hierarchical maps and topological views of your network.
NMS300 Network Management System Map Views Map views show the hierarchical maps of your network. View a Map You can view one of the hierarchical maps of your network. To view the device maps: 1. Select TOPOLOGY > MAP VIEWS. A screen similar to the following displays: 2. From the Map Tree, select the map you want to display.
NMS300 Network Management System The selected map displays. 3. From the Device List, select the device you want to locate. A circle displays around the selected device. 4. (Optional) To view the details for a node, point to the node you want to view.
NMS300 Network Management System A screen similar to the following displays: 5. (Optional) To see the dashboard information for a device, click the device node. For more information, see View Device Details on page 48. 6. (Optional) To view the details for a link, point to the link you want to view. A screen similar to the following displays: 7. (Optional) To view the summary for an alarm, point to the alarm summary you want to view. A screen similar to the following displays: 8.
NMS300 Network Management System 10. (Optional) To rescale a map, use the scaling tool. You can reposition a map by holding your cursor on the map and dragging the map to a new position. 11. (Optional) To modify the map views of your network, use the menu buttons: • Maps. To create a map, click the Maps button. For more information, see Add a Submap on page 108. • Devices. To add devices to a map, from the Map Tree, select the map where you want to add the devices and click the Devices button.
NMS300 Network Management System Your changes are saved. When the Save button is grayed out, everything is saved. • Help. For help, click the Help button. A help screen displays. • Screen. To display your maps on a full screen view, click the Screen button. Your maps display on a full screen. To return to the regular screen display, either press the Esc key or from the full screen, click the Screen button. • Print. To print the screen, click the Print button. Your map is printed.
NMS300 Network Management System The following screen displays: 3. Enter the map name. 4. Select the map in one of the following ways: • Select a Map. Select this radio button, and select a map from the list. • Select a Local Map. Select this radio button, and click the Select button to locate and select a map on your computer. 5. Click the OK button.
NMS300 Network Management System The map you selected displays as a submap underneath the parent map and the name of the map you selected displays in the Map Tree. 6. Select the devices you want on your map. For more information, see Add Devices to a Map on page 111.
NMS300 Network Management System Add Devices to a Map You can add devices to a map. To add devices to a map: 1. Select TOPOLOGY > MAP VIEWS. A screen similar to the following displays: 2. From the Map Tree, select the map for which you want to add devices and click the Devices button.
NMS300 Network Management System 3. Select the devices you want to add to the map and click the OK button. The devices display on your map. 4. Select each device and drag it to where you want it on the map. 5. Click the Save button. Your devices display at their correct locations on the map. The map also displays the existing links between your devices. 6. (Optional) Add a link between devices. For more information, see Add a Link Between Devices on page 113. 7.
NMS300 Network Management System Add a Link Between Devices You can add a link between devices. For devices that do not support link discovery through the LLDP protocol, you can manage links manually. When you know that physical connections exist for the non-LLDP devices, you can draw these links manually and also update them manually when the physical connections are reconfigured. To add a link between devices on a map: 1. Select TOPOLOGY > MAP VIEWS. A screen similar to the following displays: 2.
NMS300 Network Management System a. Select the device that is the first endpoint of the link. Second Endpoint First Endpoint b. Click the Link button. c. Drag your cursor from the device you selected in step a to the device that is the other endpoint of the link. d. Release the mouse button. A screen similar to the following displays: 3. Select the device interface for each end of the link. 4. Click the OK button. The Add Link screen closes.
NMS300 Network Management System 5. Click the Save button. The link is added between the two devices. 6. (Optional) Customize the link style settings. For more information, see Customize the Link Style Settings on page 115. Customize the Link Style Settings You can customize the link style settings. To customize the link styles: 1. Select TOPOLOGY > MAP VIEWS.
NMS300 Network Management System A screen similar to the following displays: 2. From the Map Tree, select the map for which you want to customize the link style settings. A screen similar to the following displays: 3. Click the Setting button.
NMS300 Network Management System A screen similar to the following displays: 4. Select the color and thickness of the links: 5. Click the OK button. The links on the map display the modified link styles. 6. Click the Save button. Your changes are saved.
NMS300 Network Management System Network Topology Network topology shows the topological view of your network. Display a Network Topology View You can display one of the topology views of your network. The following types of network topology views are available: • Node link tree. The network nodes are displayed as a hierarchical organization chart. • Radial. The network topology is displayed in a way that expands outwards radially. • Basic spring.
NMS300 Network Management System A screen similar to the following displays: 2. From the View List, select the view you want to display. The selected view displays. 3. From the Device List, select the device you want to locate.
NMS300 Network Management System A circle displays around the selected device. 4. (Optional) To view the details for a node, point to the node you want to view. A screen similar to the following displays: 5. (Optional) To see the dashboard information for a device, click the device node. For more information, see View Device Details on page 48. 6. (Optional) To view the details for a link, point to the link you want to view. A screen similar to the following displays: 7.
NMS300 Network Management System A screen similar to the following displays: 8. To refresh the topology view automatically every two minutes, click the Auto button. The topology view refreshes automatically every two minutes. 9. (Optional) To refresh the topology view at any time manually, click the Refresh button. The topology view refreshes once immediately. 10. To rescale a topology, use the scaling tool.
NMS300 Network Management System • Views. To create a topology view, on the View List, click the + ( ) button. For more information, see Add a Topology View on page 123. • Link. To add a link between devices on a view, from the View List, select the view where you want to add the link between devices and click the Link button. For more information, see Add a Link Between Devices on page 124. • Setting. To customize the link style settings, click the Setting button.
NMS300 Network Management System Add a Topology View You can add topology views of your network. To add topology views of your network: 1. Select TOPOLOGY > NETWORK TOLOPOGY. A screen similar to the following displays: 2. On the View List, click the + ( ) button.
NMS300 Network Management System A screen similar to the following displays: 3. Provide the requested information and click the OK button. The Add Topology View screen closes. 4. To delete a view, on the View List, select the view that you want to delete and click the x ( ) button. The network topology view is deleted from the View List. 5. (Optional) Add a link between devices. For more information, see Add a Link Between Devices on page 124. 6. (Optional) Customize the node and link style settings.
NMS300 Network Management System A screen similar to the following displays: 2. From the View List, select the view for which you want to add a link between devices. a. Select the device that is the first endpoint of the link. Second Endpoint First Endpoint b. Click the Link button. c. Drag your cursor from the device you selected in step a to the device that is the other endpoint of the link. d. Release the mouse button.
NMS300 Network Management System A screen similar to the following displays: 3. Select the device interface for each end of the link. 4. Click the OK button. The Add Link screen closes. 5. Click the Save button. The link is added between the two devices. 6. (Optional) Customize the node and link style settings. For more information, see Customize the Node and Link Style Settings on page 127.
NMS300 Network Management System Customize the Node and Link Style Settings You can customize the node and link style settings. To customize the node and link styles: 1. Select TOPOLOGY > NETWORK TOPOLOGY. A screen similar to the following displays: 2. From the View List, select the view for which you want to customize the node and link style settings.
NMS300 Network Management System 3. Click the Setting button. A screen similar to the following displays: 4. Select node and link style settings: 5. Click the OK button.
NMS300 Network Management System The nodes and links on the view display the modified nodes and link styles. 6. Click the Save button. Your changes are saved.
7. Report Generation R ecord h ow you r ne twor k per f or m s 7 You can generate reports from either built-in or customized report templates, and you can view them at any time. You can create new report templates that generate one-time reports or regular reports automatically on a schedule.
NMS300 Network Management System Manage the Report Templates You can add or edit, a report template. These templates are then used to generate reports. You can also delete a report templates. When you delete a report generation job from the Jobs list, the NMS300 system deletes the report template for the job. For more information, see Job Control on page 143. To add, edit, or delete a report template: 1. Select REPORTS > REPORT TEMPLATES. A screen similar to the following displays: 2.
NMS300 Network Management System A screen similar to the following displays: 3. To delete an existing report template, select the report you want to delete and click the Delete button. When you delete a report generation job from the Jobs list, the NMS300 system deletes the report template for the job. For more information, see Job Control on page 143. 4. To edit an existing report template, select the report template you want to edit and click the Edit button.
NMS300 Network Management System Edit the report name and description fields. b. Specify the report options. Be aware of the following considerations: • To save generated reports, select the Save Reports in NMS300 File System check box. For information about how to view reports that have been generated previously, see View Saved Reports on page 140. • To have a copy of the report sent to your email address, you have to define the email server settings.
NMS300 Network Management System b. Select the devices you want to add and click the Close button. The screen closes. • To add a device group: a. Click the Add Group button. b. Select the device groups you want to add and click the Close button. The screen closes. • To remove a device, select the device you want to remove and click the Remove button. The resulting devices appear in the Select Target Network Devices or Groups list. 7. Click the Customize Fields button.
NMS300 Network Management System a. Specify the fields and the order in which you want them to appear in your new report template. To select the fields, use the left and right arrows. To arrange their order, use the up and down arrows. b. Specify how you want the information sorted. 8. (Optional) To save your information on the Add Report Template screen, click the Save button. You can continue editing your report template later. 9. (Optional) Click the Add Schedule button.
NMS300 Network Management System Generate a One-Time Report Immediately You can generate a new report immediately from an existing template. For information about how to schedule the generation of a one-time report later, see Generate a Scheduled Report. To generate a new report once: 1. Select REPORTS > REPORT TEMPLATES. A screen similar to the following displays: 2. Select the type of report you want to generate. You can select report templates based on inventory, device, or traffic. a.
NMS300 Network Management System A screen similar to the following displays: When you delete a report generation job from the Jobs list, the NMS300 system deletes the report template for the job. For more information, see Job Control on page 143. 3. Select the specific report template you want to use and click the Generate Report button. 4. Click the View Report button. You can view the new report.
NMS300 Network Management System To generate a new report according to a schedule: 1. Select REPORTS > REPORT TEMPLATES. A screen similar to the following displays: 2. Select the type of report you want to generate. You can select report templates based on inventory, device, or traffic. a. In the Report Type list, click on Inventory, Device, or Traffic. The list expands to display the available reports for the type of report you selected. b. In the available report list, click on the report you want.
NMS300 Network Management System When you delete a report generation job from the Jobs list, the NMS300 system deletes the report template for the job. For more information, see Job Control on page 143. 3. Select the template for the report you want generated automatically and click the Edit button. Depending on your type of report selection, a different edit Report Template screen might display. 4. Click the Add Schedule button. 5.
NMS300 Network Management System Depending on your selections, the schedule screen changes. 7. Click the Submit button. The Schedule screen closes. Your report generation schedule becomes part of the report template. 8. On the Edit Report Template screen, click the Save button. Your report is generated at a future time either once or on a recurring basis. 9. (Optional) Select JOBS > JOB MANAGEMENT. You can enable, disable, or delete the future generation of this report.
NMS300 Network Management System A screen similar to the following displays: 2. (Optional) To filter the reports that are listed, click the Show Filter button. You can filter the current jobs by criteria such as time range, category, and report type. To hide the filter, click the Hide Filter button. 3. Select the report you want to view and double-click it. Your report opens. 4. (Optional) To delete a report, select the report you want to delete and click the Delete button.
8. Job Management Manage th e NMS3 00 s y s t em jobs You can view job detail and status information.
NMS300 Network Management System Job Setup The NMS300 system supports regular and time-consuming jobs that are used for configuration and management tasks. You can schedule these jobs for future execution on a one-time basis or on a recurrent basis for batch operations. The NMS300 system provides wizards to create the following types of jobs: • Configuration file backup. Both one-time and recurrent jobs are supported. For more information, see Schedule a Backup Procedure on page 63.
NMS300 Network Management System To manage the NMS300 system jobs: 1. Select JOBS > JOB MANAGEMENT. A screen similar to the following displays: 2. (Optional) To filter the jobs that are listed, click the Show Filter button. You can filter the current jobs by criteria such as job type, status, and last execution time. To hide the filter, click the Hide Filter button. 3. Select the job you want to manage.
NMS300 Network Management System A screen similar to the following displays: Depending on your selection, a different Job Detail screen might display. 5. To close the Job Detail screen, click the Close button. The Job Detail screen closes.
9. User Management Manage th e NMS3 00 s y s t em us er s You can view the existing user list, create new users, and edit or delete existing users. This chapter covers the following topics: • User Management • Security Profiles • Online Users Note: Only users with a security profile set to Admin can perform the user management tasks.
NMS300 Network Management System User Management The administrator has the authority to manage the NMS300 system user base. For information about how to view the existing users who are currently logged in, see Online Users on page 149. To manage the NMS300 system user base: 1. Select ADMIN > SETTINGS. 2. Under Account Information, select User Management. A screen similar to the following displays: 3. To edit a user, selected the user you want to edit and click the Edit button. 4.
NMS300 Network Management System 5. To add a user, click the Add button. 6. Enter the requested user basic information and user status. For more information about security profiles, see Security Profiles on page 148. 7. Click the Submit button. Security Profiles The system provides the following default user security profiles: • Admin. A user with administration-related functions. • Operator. A user who can manage the enterprise network functions, but cannot perform administration-related functions.
NMS300 Network Management System 4. To add a security profile, click the Add button. 5. Enter the requested profile information and profile setting. 6. Click the Submit button. Online Users You can view the users who are currently logged in. To view the users who are currently online: 1. Select USERS > ONLINE USERS. A screen similar to the following displays: 2. (Optional) To log off a user, select the user you want to log off and click the Abort button.
10. Administration Panels Manage th e NMS3 00 s y s t em 10 You can change the NMS300 system and website settings with the administration dashboard.
NMS300 Network Management System Get Started with the NMS300 System Discover your network and add the devices you want to manage. To receive alerts by email, you have to provide the email server information. This procedure has to be done once and does not have to be done again unless the email server information changes. To get started with the NMS300 system: 1. Select ADMIN > SETTINGS. 2. To do a quick discovery of the devices on your network, under Getting Started with NMS, select Discover Devices.
NMS300 Network Management System 4. Enter your SMTP configuration settings. 5. Click the Test button. Your SMTP configuration settings are verified. 6. Click the Submit button. Your changes are saved. 7. (Optional) To create device groups, under Getting Started with NMS, select Device Groups. For more information, see Specify Device Groups on page 35. Manage the System Settings You can modify the global settings for the NMS300 system. To customize the NMS300 system global settings: 1.
NMS300 Network Management System • To change the real-time chart, under System Settings, select Real-time Chart. For more information, see Real-time Chart on page 156. Data Retention Period You can change how long the NMS300 system retains your network data. To modify the data retention period: 1. Select ADMIN > SETTINGS. 2. Under System Settings, select Data Retention Period. The longer information is retained, the more disk space is required on the NMS300 server.
NMS300 Network Management System • Events. This setting determines how long events are retained. For more information, see View the Network Events on page 98. • Device Traps. This setting determines how long trap data is retained. For more information, see View the Device Traps on page 99. • NMS Audit Log. This setting determines how long audit logs are retained. For more information, see View the Audit Log on page 163. • Summary Performance Data.
NMS300 Network Management System To modify the inventory polling: 1. Select ADMIN > SETTINGS. 2. Under System Settings, select Inventory Polling. 3. Specify the recurrence type and execute time. Depending on your selections, a different System Inventory Polling Setting screen might display. 4. Click the Submit button. Your changes are saved. Idle Time Out You can change how long the NMS300 system waits before it logs you out for inactivity.
NMS300 Network Management System To modify the idle time out: 1. Select ADMIN > SETTINGS. 2. Under System Settings, select Idle Time Out. 3. Specify the new idle time out period. 4. Click the Submit button. Your changes are saved. Real-time Chart You can change how often the NMS300 system refreshes your chart data and the maximum time range that is displayed on your charts.
NMS300 Network Management System To modify the chart settings: 1. Select ADMIN > SETTINGS. 2. Under System Settings, select Real-time Chart. 3. Specify the data refresh interval and maximum time range. 4. Click the Submit button. Your changes are saved. Customize the NMS300 System Appearance You can customize the navigation and look of your web portal.
NMS300 Network Management System To customize the navigation and appearance: 1. Select ADMIN > SETTINGS. 2. Under Customize, select Customize Network Summary View. You can customize the items that appear on your NMS300 system Network Summary screen. Each NMS300 system user can customize the items that appear on his or her Network Summary screen. For more information, see Customize Your Network Summary on page 16. 3. Under Customize, select Customize Alarm Color. 4.
NMS300 Network Management System 5. Click the Submit button. Your changes are saved. View the Network Device Inventory You can view the network device inventory. To view the network device inventory: 1. Select ADMIN > SETTINGS. 2. Under View Device Inventory, select View Device Inventory. For more information, see Export the Device Inventory List on page 34. Manage the Alarm Configuration You can view the currently configured alarms and create new alarms.
NMS300 Network Management System To manage the alarm configuration: 1. Select ADMIN > SETTINGS. 2. Under Manage Alarms, select Alarm Configuration. For more information, see Configure the Alarm Trigger Settings on page 95. Manage the Monitor Configuration You can view or modify the currently configured monitor and parameters.
NMS300 Network Management System To manage the monitor configuration: 1. Select ADMIN > SETTINGS. 2. Under Monitor, select Monitor Configuration. For more information, see Configure the Monitor on page 45. Manage the User Account Information You can view or modify users and create new users.
NMS300 Network Management System To manage users and create new users: 1. Select ADMIN > SETTINGS. 2. To manage the user base, under Account Information, select User Management. For more information, see User Management on page 147. 3. To edit your account information, under Account Information, select Edit Account. For more information, see Edit Your Account Information on page 13. 4. To change your password, under Account Information, select Change Password.
NMS300 Network Management System To view the NMS300 version information: 1. Select ADMIN > SETTINGS. 2. Under Version Information, select NMS300 Version. A screen similar to the following displays: 3. Click the x ( ) button. The screen closes. View the Audit Log The system audit logs provide information about who, what, and when tasks were performed on the enterprise network or on the NMS300 server.
NMS300 Network Management System Audit logs are saved for the data retention period. For more information, see Data Retention Period on page 153. To view the NMS300 audit logs: 1. Select ADMIN > AUDIT LOG. A screen similar to the following displays: From this screen, you can view user activity. You can also export the information to an Excel or PDF file. 2. (Optional) To filter the log list, click the Show Filter button.
A. Technical Specifications H ardware an d softwa r e r equir em ent s A Item Specification System architecture • B/S-based multitiered system Browser support (HTTP and HTTPS) • • • Internet Explorer 9 Firefox 20.0.1 Chrome 26.0.1410.
NMS300 Network Management System Item Specification Supported devices • • All NETGEAR managed switches All NETGEAR smart switches DB • MySQL (v5.
