NETGEAR ProSAFE NMS300: Network Administration Software

Brand: NETGEAR

Introduction

The NETGEAR ProSAFE NMS300 network administration software provides an overview of available network elements, including third-party devices. With NMS300, you can register all your managed NETGEAR products at once, in a single click. Download it now.

Download NMS300 Software: www.netgear.com/nms300

The software comes with a free license for 200 devices with no expiration date.

Summary

The NETGEAR ProSAFE NMS300 network administration software is the ideal solution for monitoring your network infrastructure. It allows you to control and optimize your network's operations. ProSAFE NMS300 helps you configure, manage, and diagnose your network, ensuring it delivers services in a timely, efficient, reliable, and economical manner. Easy to use, proactive, and secure, NMS300 simplifies network administration tasks for monitoring and controlling complex networks.

This software functions with all industry-standard network devices that use the SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol), such as Layer 2 and Layer 3 switches (regardless of brand), wireless access points, traditional routers, servers, and printers. It automatically discovers your network and creates a heterogeneous map, at no extra cost: NMS300 is free for up to 200 devices. Managed Wi-Fi access points under a controller are not supported. A license for support of 200 additional devices is now available.

Network statistics can be represented graphically in real-time or stored as historical files for trend analysis. NMS300 sends proactive alerts, including via email. It detects bottlenecks and other types of problems that may occur on the network before users are aware of them.

The user-friendly web interface allows you to monitor the entire network by user or by device group, wherever you are.

Optimized for NETGEAR managed network products, you can view specific information and benefit from the following exclusive features:

Centralized firmware updates
Backup, management, and restoration of configuration files
Editing of local configuration files and mass deployment by product category

New functionalities include the sFlow Collection Server, topology alerts when traffic or packets exceed a threshold, and an advanced MIB browser with SNMP tuning.

Screenshots Overview

The software interface provides various views for network management:

Page 1: Shows the main NMS300 interface with a world map view of network devices and a device list, illustrating network topology and device status.
Page 2: Displays additional interface views including a device tree, enterprise network map, device inventory, top 10 devices by CPU and memory utilization, latest alarms, and a detailed device list with IP addresses and MAC addresses.
Page 3: Features various "Top 10" performance metrics such as CPU utilization, memory usage, response time, packet loss, interface utilization, and traffic rate. It also includes a network topology diagram showing device connections and their relationships.

Technical Specifications

System Architecture

Multi-tier B/S system.

Server Requirements

Processor	2.8 GHz dual-core
RAM	4 GB (for 32-bit systems) or 8 GB (for 64-bit systems)
Disk Space	20 GB free disk space
IP	Static IP

Supported Operating Systems

Microsoft Windows XP (Professional) 32-bit and 64-bit with SP3 or later
Windows Server 2003 (Standard, Enterprise, and Web), 32-bit and 64-bit
Windows Server 2008 (Enterprise), 32-bit and 64-bit
Microsoft Windows 7 (Professional, Enterprise, and Ultimate), 32-bit and 64-bit
Microsoft Windows 8 (Enterprise), 64-bit
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 (Standard), 64-bit
Microsoft Windows 10 (Home, Pro, Enterprise) 32-bit and 64-bit

VM Support

Hypervisors supported include VMware and others like Hyper-V and XenServer.

Installation

The server is installed via an automated graphical interface. Single server deployment is supported. The web-based client requires no installation.

Web Access Port

Any unused TCP port can be selected during NMS300 installation. Ensure no other service is active on the selected port (e.g., if IIS is running on port 8080).

Backup and Restore

The backup job scheduling system can be triggered manually or scheduled recurrently. The application saves the backup file with system parameters to a specified external CIFS file server. The backup parameter file can be used to restore system parameters to the same or a new server.

Standard Client Requirements

Processor: 2 GHz
RAM: 2 GB
Disk Space: 3 GB free disk space

Security Profiles

Administrator: Can execute all application functions, including user management and security profiles.
Operator: Can manage network functions but not user/security profiles or administrative tasks.
Observer: Can only monitor network operation.

Supported Browsers

Internet Explorer 9 or later
Firefox 15.0 or later
Chrome 10.0 or later

Language

English, Chinese

Management Interface

SNMP (v1, v2c, v3), TFTP, Telnet/HTTP/HTTPS, Web Interface.

Discovery and Registration

Automatic Device Detection: Includes first-level components, sub-components, and interfaces/ports as applicable.
Automated Discovery Link: Ethernet link discovery using LLDP.
Scheduled Discovery: Ability to schedule discovery tasks for specific dates/times.
Device Resynchronization: Resynchronizes the system with device inventory.
Automated Discovery Link: Ethernet link discovery using LLDP.
Resynchronization Scheduling: Schedules device resynchronization for specified times.
Product Registration: NETGEAR managed products can be registered via NMS300. The registration tool allows registering one, multiple, or all managed devices. Registration occurs on the NETGEAR server. A NETGEAR product registration website account is required before using the registration tool. After creating an account, configure the profile via NMS300.

Surveillance

Network Topology: Topology views and manually created links, including filtering. NMS300 uses different colors and blinking styles for discovered links. Link control data is defined via the user interface for transmission and reception, and based on packet loss for transmission and reception.
Alert Management: Receives defined SNMP traps, including severity and description. Generates alarms based on predefined event definitions. User-defined actions triggered by events and alarms. Supports email alerts with SMTP configuration.
Data Surveillance: Provides device details and port details.
Real-time Performance and Key Metrics Collection: Monitors temperature, memory usage, CPU usage, SNMP trap counts, TCP connection failures, UDP errors, outgoing IP discards, disk temperature, incoming IP discards, TCP errors, used disk space, incoming IP address errors, disk space utilization, total disk space, incoming IP header errors, total IP discards, fan speed, no outgoing IP route discards, uptime, incoming ICMP errors, incoming ICMP echo requests, total outgoing SNMP traps, outgoing ICMP echo requests, UDP no port, established TCP connections, total SNMP traps.
Active Surveillance with Trend: Monitors device, port, interface, historical data, thresholds, and graphs (up to 30 days).
sFlow Collection Server: Allows monitoring of manageable switches in high-speed networks via sampled flows.
Reports: Provides device inventory, port status, and firmware reports.

Configuration (Supported NETGEAR Hardware Only)

Configuration File Backup: Supports backup of hardware configuration files for compatible devices. Supports 1:1 and 1:Many based on static or dynamic device groups. Can be immediate or scheduled.
Mass Configuration: Text configuration files can be edited and used as "master" configuration files for mass deployment. This is useful for creating a template configuration file to deploy multiple devices at once. Variables like IP address or other identifiers can be excluded from mass configuration.
Configuration File Restore: Restores hardware configuration files for compatible devices. Supports 1:1 and 1:Many based on static or dynamic device groups. Can be immediate or scheduled.
Firmware Update: Automatic deployment of the selected firmware version, either automatically or scheduled.
Firmware Pre-loading: Multiple firmware versions can be pre-loaded into the application.
Configuration File Comparison: Compares files using color codes and text line alignment for selecting two devices or archived files.
Hardware Configuration: Provides direct access/cut-through (HTTP/Telnet/SSH).
Integrated File Server: Supports the TFTP protocol.

Configuration (All SNMP Devices)

MIB Browser: Allows retrieval of information on SNMP devices. The application supports SNMPv1, SNMPv2c, SNMPv3, all standard supported MIBs, and private MIBs. The MIB browser allows selection from numerous MIB databases (e.g., standard RFC MIB or private NETGEAR MIB) and navigation through a MIB tree to select a specific MIB object. You can also search for a MIB object, load, and delete a MIB via the browser. The application displays the data collected by the MIB object, information about the selected MIB object, and SNMP identification information.
SNMP Commands:
- Get: Retrieves data based on the selected MIB object.
- Get Next: Retrieves data based on the next MIB object (relative to the selected MIB object) in the MIB tree.
- Set: Modifies the value of the selected MIB object.
- Table View: Collects data from tables based on the selected MIB object (available only for MIB objects related to tables).

Supported NETGEAR Hardware

Managed Switches

M4100 Series Managed Switches: M4100-D10-POE, M4100-26-POE, M4100-50-POE, M4100-D12G, M4100-D12G-POE+, M4100-12GF, M4100-12G-POE+, M4100-26G, M4100-50G, M4100-26G-POE, M4100-24G-POE+, M4100-50G-POE+ (with specific firmware versions indicated).
M5300 Series Managed Switches: M5300-28G, M5300-52G, M5300-28G-POE+, M5300-52G-POE+, M5300-28GF3, M5300-28G3, M5300-52G3 (with specific firmware versions indicated).
M6100 Series Managed Switches: M6100-44GF3 Starter Kit, M6100-44G3-POE+ Starter Kit, M6100-24X3 Starter Kit, XCM8924X, XCM8944, XCM8944F, XCM8948, XCM89P, XCM89UP.
M7100 Series Managed Switches: M7100-24X.
M7300 Series Managed Switches: M7300-24XF.
Other Managed Switches: JGSM7224, FSM726, GSM7224, GSM7248, GSM5212P, GSM7212F, GSM7212P, GSM7224P, GSM7228PS, GSM7252PS, GSM7328FS, GSM7328S, GSM7352S (with specific firmware versions indicated).

Smart Switches - Standalone

FS526Tv2, FS726Tv2, FS728TLP, FS728TPv2, FS728TP-200, GS108T-200, GS110TP, GS510TP, GS516TP, GS724T-400, GS716T-300, GS748T-500, GS728TP, GS728TPP, GS748T-400, GS752TP, XS712T, XS728T.

Smart Switches Stackable

GS728TPS, GS728TS, GS752TPS, GS752TS, GS728TXS, GS752TXS, S3300-28X, S3300-28X-PoE+, S3300-52X, S3300-52X-PoE+.

Wi-Fi Products

Controllers: WC7520, WC7600, WC9500.
Wi-Fi Management System: WMS5316.
Access Points: WAC720, WAC730, WG103, WN203, WN203-200, WN370, WNAP210, WNAP320, WNAP370, WND930, WNDAP350, WNDAP360, WNDAP380R, WNDAP380Rv2, WNDAP620, WNDAP660.

Security Products

Firewalls: FVS318G, FVS318N, FVS336Gv2, FVS336Gv3, SRX5308.

Storage Products

ReadyDATA: RD5200, RDD516.
ReadyNAS: RN716X, RN2120, RN3130 (all models), RN3220, RN4220, RN31200 (all models), RN31400 (all models), RN31600 (all models), RN51600 (all models).

Support

Warranty: 90 days.
Technical Support: Base technical support for 90 days from the purchase date of the NMS300 license and for NETGEAR managed devices. Extended technical support is available when managed devices are covered by the ProSupport OnCall 24x7 assistance contract or technical support.

Ordering

Current Version of NMS300: ProSAFE NMS300 V1.5.0.11.
Software Download: Download the functional version of NMS300 software at www.netgear.com/nms300. It includes a license for 200 devices. Access points managed via controllers are not considered devices.
Updates: Minor updates are included. Visit www.netgear.com/nms300 for updates.
Additional Licenses: NMS300L2-10000S (License pack for 200 additional devices). Electronic licenses are sent via email. The license key must be registered in the ADMIN \ LICENCE MANAGEMENT section of the NMS300 web management interface. The first key (NMS300L2-10000S) adds 200 devices to manage for NMS300 (maximum allowed: 400 devices). Each subsequent key (NMS300L2-10000S) increments the device count by 200 on NMS300.

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