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Description

Cisco Network Assistant offers a user-friendly interface and task-oriented menu that streamlines the management of both wired and wireless networks for up to 80 devices. This complimentary tool is designed to facilitate the implementation of standard services across various Cisco devices, including switches, routers, wireless controllers, and access points. Users can access vital product information, such as warranty details, contract statuses, advisories, and end-of-life notifications, through a direct integration with Cisco Active Advisor, which automatically collects data from devices managed by the Network Assistant. The software provides network administrators with a comprehensive overview of their network, allowing them to effectively utilize its functionalities for small to midsize businesses or branch locations. Additionally, it supports network discovery and visually represents the topology, while also enabling configuration management of Cisco products tailored for small and medium enterprises. This ensures that administrators can easily monitor and maintain their network infrastructures with greater efficiency and control.

Description

Effortlessly identify SNMP-enabled devices within your network by utilizing SolarWinds® Network Performance Monitor (NPM). The NPM includes a network discovery feature known as Network Sonar Wizard, which leverages SNMP monitoring to swiftly generate a comprehensive inventory of your network assets. After you input the IP addresses, IP ranges, or subnets along with the necessary SNMP credentials, NPM takes care of the rest. You have the option to either perform a one-time discovery or schedule recurring jobs to track newly added devices. Manually maintaining accurate network topology maps can be quite challenging, especially as your network grows or incorporates additional devices. To simplify this process, SolarWinds NPM offers intuitive tools for network visualization through customizable dynamic mapping. You can easily create multiple auto-updating maps and modify their visual attributes to suit your preferences. Additionally, this tool provides the capability to showcase device performance metrics, allowing you to better understand and monitor the overall efficiency of your network while also enhancing your ability to make informed decisions regarding network management.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

Juniper Apstra Yes 
NXLog Yes 
SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor (NPM) No 

Integrations

Juniper Apstra No 
NXLog No 
SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor (NPM) Yes 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version Yes 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version No 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac Yes 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) Yes 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Cisco

Founded

1984

Country

United States

Website

www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/cloud-systems-management/network-assistant/index.html

Vendor Details

Company Name

SolarWinds

Founded

1999

Country

United States

Website

www.solarwinds.com/network-performance-monitor/use-cases/network-discovery-tool

Product Features

Network Troubleshooting

Alerts / Escalation Yes 
Bandwidth Troubleshooting No 
Change Management No 
Configuration Management Yes 
Connectivity Management No 
Data Visualization No 
Historical Audit No 
Mobile Network Troubleshooting No 
Network Analysis No 
Network Monitoring Yes 

Product Features

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