226 APPENDIX A: 3COM NETWORK M ANAGEMENT3Com NetworkDirector3Com Network Director (3ND) is a standalone application that allows youto carry out key management and administrative tasks on midsizednetworks. By using 3ND you can discover, map, and monitor all your3Com devices on the network. It simplifies tasks such as backup andrestore for 3Com device configurations as well as firmware and agentupgrades. 3ND makes it easy to roll out network-wide configurationchanges with its intelligent VLAN configuration tools and the powerfultemplate based configuration tools. Detailed statistical monitoring andhistorical reporting give you visibility into how your network isperforming.To find out more about how 3Com Network Director can help youmanage your 3Com network and to download a trial version, go to:www.3com.com/3nd3Com NetworkAccess Manager3Com Network Access Manager is installed seamlessly into MicrosoftActive Directory and Internet Authentication Service (IAS). It simplifies thetask of securing the network perimeter by allowing the administrator toeasily control network access directly from the “Users and Computers”console in Microsoft Active Directory. With a single click, a user (or evenan entire department) can be moved to a different VLAN, or a computercan be blocked from connecting to the network.3Com Network Access Manager leverages the advanced desktop securitycapabilities of 3Com switches and wireless access points (using IEEE802.1X or RADA desktop authentication) to control both user andcomputer access to the network.To find out more about 3Com Network Access Manager, go to:www.3com.com/NAM
