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Chapter 4
Installing and Starting
Cabletron CoreWatch
This chapter:
• Provides an overview of Cabletron CoreWatch, a Java-based graphical user interface
(GUI) you can use to monitor and configure your SmartSwitch Router
• Discusses the browser and hardware requirements of CoreWatch
• Explains installing the CoreWatch software
• Describes starting CoreWatch
What Is Cabletron CoreWatch?
Cabletron CoreWatch is a comprehensive, easy-to-use, network management and device
configuration application for SSRs. Based on Java, CoreWatch provides configuration,
monitoring, and reporting capabilities with the assistance of wizards and drag-and-drop
operations. Cabletron CoreWatch simplifies tasks such as configuring routers, VLANs,
security filters, and setting up application-level QoS policies.
Cabletron CoreWatch management features include:
• Java-based GUI
• Simplified routing configuration
• Intuitive QoS management
• Configuration of security filters and ACLs
• Drag-and-drop VLAN setup and administration
• Extensive performance monitoring