HP ProCurve NAC 800, User Manual

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Introduction
NAC 800 Home Window
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NAC 800 Home Window
The NAC 800 Home window (figure 1-1) is a centralized management user
interface that allows you to quickly assess the status of your network. The
following list and figure describe and show the key features:
1. Important status announcements – If there is anything that needs your
immediate attention, a status announcement is displayed at the top of the
window. Click
clear
to remove the announcement.
2. Username’s account – Click this link to open the user account editing
window. See “User Accounts” on page 3-31 for details on creating and
editing user accounts. You must have administrator privileges to create
user accounts; however, any user can edit their own account.
3. Top 5 failed tests area – The
Top 5 failed tests
area indicates the tests that
fail the most. Click on an endpoint number or the Test results report option
to view details.
4. Window actions – Use these links to refresh the window, log out of the
user interface, and access online help.
5. Navigation pane – The menu items shown in this pane vary depending on
your permission level. See “User Roles” on page 3-39 for more information
on permissions. You must have administrator privileges to create and edit
user roles. Once you select a menu item from the navigation pane, use the
bread crumbs at the top of the windows to navigate throughout the user
interface (see figure 1-2. System Monitor Window on page 1-7).
6. Endpoint test status area – The Endpoint tests area displays the total
number of endpoints that NAC 800 has attempted to test, and what the
test status is for each endpoint. Click the number of endpoints to view
details.
7. Access control status area – The
Access control
area displays the total
number of endpoints that have attempted to connect to your network, and
what the access state is as a percentage and as a number. Click on the
number of endpoints to view details.
8. Enforcement server (ES) status area – The Enforcement server status area
provides status on your ESs. Click the
System monitor
option to view
details.