It can also be used to configure routers and switches instead of using terminal emulators such as putty. It is also good to use if you are not familiar with the commands on the cli of cisco devices. its GUI is user friendly and easy to understand.
One of its features is to view and monitor all of your network devices. It is also a good tool for troubleshooting network issues.
To use this software first you need to configure the devices.
Step 1
Configure the router/switch
To configure Cisco devices using Cisco Network Assistant, we need first
to setup the HTTP and HTTPS. We need also to configure the username
and password to access the devices through the Cisco network assistant.
Access your router/switch via console and enter these commands.
Switch#conf t |
Switch(config)#ip http server |
Switch(config)#ip http authentication local |
Switch(config)#username CISCO privilege 15 password 0 CISCO1 |
Switch(config)#ip http port 80 |
Switch(config)#ip http max-connection 10 |
Switch(config)#ip http timeout-policy idle 30 life 180 requests 100 |
Switch(config)#line console 0 |
Switch(config-line)#login local |
Switch(config-line)#line vty 0 4 |
Switch(config-line)#privilege level 15 |
Switch(config-line)#login local |
Switch(config-line)#exit |
Switch(config)#exit |
Switch#conf t |
Switch(config)#int vlan 1 |
Switch(config-if)#ip address 10.0.10.1 255.255.255.0 |
Switch(config-if)#no shutdown |
Switch(config-if)#exit |
Switch(config)#exit |
Download and Install the Cisco Network Assistant
Download the Cisco Network Assistant installer from Cisco website.
Or download it here.
Step 3
Access the Device
Connect your the computer to the router via the network cable. Then open the
Cisco Network Assistant application. Type the IP address of the device on
Connect to: then hit Okay button. Authentication dialog box will pop up.
On the Username and Password, enter the CISCO and CISCO1. These are
the username and password that we created on the device.
This is what Cisco Network Assistant look like. On Topology View dialog
box, you will see your device that you are connected to. At the left side,
you will seeSetup tab, Configure tab, Monitor tab,Troubleshoot tab and
Maintenance tab.
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