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Vantage CNM User’s Guide
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Introducing Vantage CNM
This chapter introduces the main applications and features of Vantage CNM. It also introduces
the ways you can manage Vantage CNM.
1.1 Overview
Vantage Centralized Network Management (“Vantage CNM”) helps network administrators
monitor and manage a distributed network of ZyXEL network devices. A typical application is
shown in the following example.
Figure 1 Vantage CNM Application
In this example, you use the Vantage CNM web configurator (A) to access the Vantage CNM
server (B). The Vantage CNM server is connected to the devices (C), and you can
• Monitor all the devices in the network and receive alarms in one place
• Create building blocks to configure one or more devices
• Set up other administrators who are allowed to perform specific functions for specific
devices
You can also manage configuration files, upload firmware, and activate subscription services,
such as Intrusion Detection and Protection (IDP) and content filtering, on one or more devices.
See
for a complete list of features and supported devices.
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