3Com SuperStack II 3300 FX User Manual

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C ONTENTSA BOUT THIS G UIDEHow to Use This Guide 5Who Is This Guide For? 5Conventions 5Related Documentation 6Year 2000 Compliance 6Documentation Comments 61 O VERVIEW OF NETWORK M ANAGEMENTWhy Use Network Management? 7The Benefits of Network Management 7Full Network View from a Single PC 7Reducing Downtime 8Improving Performance 8Freeing Up Personnel 8Reducing Equipment Costs 8Key Network Management Functions 8Monitoring Network Capacity 8Predicting Problem Links and Devices 92 U SING TRANSCEND NETWORK SUPERVISOR TO M ANAGE YOURN ETWORKOverview of Network Supervisor Wizards 12Major Benefits of Network Management with Network Supervisor 12Color-Coded View of Your Network Connectivity 12Real-Time Detailed Stress Monitoring 12Total Visibility of Network Activity 13Immediate Notification of Problems 13Setting up Network Supervisor for the First Time 13Discovering and Mapping Your Network 13