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Guest Port
Guest Port enables companies to provide visiting guests with Internet access, thereby allowing
them to establish VPN connectivity to their company resources. Guest Port users are separated
from internal network traffic so that the confidential “intranet access only” information and services
remain secure from unauthorized guest users.
Network Synchronization
This feature detects inconsistent settings in the network such as VLAN mismatches, centralized
time, and security policies. Working in concert with the Troubleshooting Advisor, these
inconsistencies are detected and fixed easily.
Online Help
A detailed, transparent help function embedded in the framework of Cisco Network Assistant
provides an extensive glossary and powerful search engine that takes users to the correct
(requested) window or related links to apply specific settings. Online Help empowers the user to
find instruction and troubleshoot without having to call for technical support.
Cisco Smartports Advisor
Cisco Smartports Advisor is an embedded tool that discovers devices connected in the network
and recommends appropriate Cisco best practice configurations for security, availability, and
quality-of-service (QoS) features on switch ports. This feature saves time by proactively
recommending Cisco best practices and removes the need for network administrators to consult
detailed design guides or documentation. Cisco Smartports technology saves time for network
administrators; avoids human error; and helps ensure the configuration of the switch, router, or
access point is optimized for these applications.
Topology and Front Panel Views
Users can monitor their network from two perspectives: the physical topology view or the front
panel view. The rich topology view graphically represents the types of devices in the network as
well as detailed information about device status, physical connections, and various monitoring
capabilities—all from a single view. The front panel view displays switches in the network
simultaneously along with the state, duplex, and speed of switch ports. The front panel view also
allows users to apply features across multiple ports or multiple switches when configuring features
such as VLANs. In addition, real-time comprehensive reports are available for inventory, ports,
QoS, and access control list (ACL) statistics.
Exclusive Features For The Cisco Catalyst Express 500 Series
Task-Based Menu
Navigating through Cisco Network Assistant is intuitive and simple. The main toolbar is divided into
four categories so users can easily find the important tasks and features to manage their Cisco
Catalyst Express 500 Series Switch: Configure, Monitor, Troubleshoot, and Maintenance.
Secure Wireless
As WLAN becomes universal, enabling WLAN security is necessary, even for small businesses.
Using the intelligence built into the Cisco Catalyst Express 500 Series, Cisco Network Assistant
guides users through the configuration of setting up Service Set Identifier (SSID) and encryption
on Cisco Aironet
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wireless access points.
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