Configuration Summary

If you're new to Network Monitor v5.0, the following configuration sequence is recommended to help you evaluate the product. Each step includes a link to a more detailed explanation of how to perform that step.

1. Run through the Installation Checklist.
2. Install Network Monitor v5.0 on a network with other devices you can test with.
   • Use the Server install option. A Local gateway will be installed as well.
3. Run through the KNM Startup Guide after Network Monitor is installed.
   • Ensure the Gateway Server Settings page is configured with an IP address and port.
4. Logon to Network Monitor.
5. Review the list of devices found by Network Discovery in the Discovery group.
   • Run Network Discovery again for a other subnets that share the same LAN as the Local gateway.
6. Move one or more devices out of the Discovery group to the Local gateway.
   • Devices must be moved out of the Discovery group to enable the generation of alarms.
7. Add monitors to any device outside of a Discovery group.
8. Change the settings for the monitor threshold so as to force the monitor test to fail. This will enable you to watch the Monitor Status Progression.
9. Define actions that are executed when a monitor fails a test a consecutive number of times.
10. Test the monitor by creating a Simulate Alarm report to confirm the alarm is configured as you expect.