14 C HAPTER 1: I NTRODUCTIONn Configure or reconfigure multiple systemssimultaneously.n Scan for viruses.n Back-up hard drives and perform disaster recovery tasks.For information on configuring the MBA to boot fromthe network, see “Configuring the Managed PC BootAgent (MBA)” in Chapter 5.For detailed information on the MBA, see theManaged PC Boot Agent User Guide, located onthe MBA Utility diskette.Using DynamicAccess SoftwareThe 3C905C NIC comes with DynamicAccess software,advanced network software that improves performance,management, and control of your network.DynamicAccess software adds intelligence to the NIC byintegrating the following features:n Distributed RMON (dRMON) SmartAgents — Enablesfull RMON reporting on all network segments, includingswitched networks, without the need to placededicated RMON probes throughout the network.n Traffic prioritization (IEEE 802.1p/Q) — Ensures thatbusiness-critical and delay-sensitive traffic (such asmultimedia applications) has priority over normal data.n Fast IP—Eliminates router bottlenecks and improvesperformance in switched networks.n Efficient multicast control — Prevents flooding ofswitched networks by multicast applications such asvideo training, stock quotes, or online news.DynamicAccess software can be installed on a PC runningWindows 95, Windows 98, or Windows NT. SeeAppendix B for more information.For detailed information on DynamicAccess software, go tothe following 3Com World Wide Web site:http://www.3com.com/dynamicaccess
