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... 5 Overview 6 Insight 6 Insight Plus 6 How Insight Plus Works (NAP 6 Installation 7 Hardware 7 Network Considerations (DHCP Server Placement)......... 7 Registration 8 Portal 11 General 11 Login 11 Forgot Password 12 Reset Password 12 Navigation 13 Dashboard 13 Insight plus 14 Add More PCs 15 Insight 15 D-Link Insight User Manual Network 16 Views 17 Table 17 Report 17 Events 17 New/Smart Lists 18 Device Status 20 Summary 21 General Information 22 Insight Plus...
... 5 Overview 6 Insight 6 Insight Plus 6 How Insight Plus Works (NAP 6 Installation 7 Hardware 7 Network Considerations (DHCP Server Placement)......... 7 Registration 8 Portal 11 General 11 Login 11 Forgot Password 12 Reset Password 12 Navigation 13 Dashboard 13 Insight plus 14 Add More PCs 15 Insight 15 D-Link Insight User Manual Network 16 Views 17 Table 17 Report 17 Events 17 New/Smart Lists 18 Device Status 20 Summary 21 General Information 22 Insight Plus...
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... into three parts: 1. Installation: A startup guide for the Insight enabled D-Link Web Smart Switches DES-1210-28/28P/52 and DGS-1210-10P/16/24/48 and how to use of Insight and Insight Plus Online Resources The website addresses are using an older web browser, you are not prefixed with http:// because most of D-Link Insight and Insight Plus 2. About This Guide About This Guide This guide provides instructions to append...
... into three parts: 1. Installation: A startup guide for the Insight enabled D-Link Web Smart Switches DES-1210-28/28P/52 and DGS-1210-10P/16/24/48 and how to use of Insight and Insight Plus Online Resources The website addresses are using an older web browser, you are not prefixed with http:// because most of D-Link Insight and Insight Plus 2. About This Guide About This Guide This guide provides instructions to append...
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... devices on your DHCP server, the switch will listen for switch configuration backups. Section 2 - This allows network administrators to the D-Link Insight servers via DHCP. Insight Plus D-Link Insight Plus offers all the same features as the NAP server. D-Link Insight User Manual 6 How Insight Plus Works (NAP) D-Link Insight Plus gathers information from your network and maintain a centralized location for the NAP traffic and send status updates to see if...
... devices on your DHCP server, the switch will listen for switch configuration backups. Section 2 - This allows network administrators to the D-Link Insight servers via DHCP. Insight Plus D-Link Insight Plus offers all the same features as the NAP server. D-Link Insight User Manual 6 How Insight Plus Works (NAP) D-Link Insight Plus gathers information from your network and maintain a centralized location for the NAP traffic and send status updates to see if...
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Internet Firewall Insight Switch Computer 1 Computer 2 Computer 3 DHCP Server D-Link Insight User Manual 7 Installation Installation Hardware The D-Link Insight enabled switch must attach directly to a D-Link Insight enabled switch. Please refer to the switch's user manual to setup the switch with an IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway suitable for D-Link Insight to the Internet for your network. Network Considerations (DHCP Server Placement) For D-Link Insight to work correctly, the DHCP server must have a connection to function. Section 3 -
Internet Firewall Insight Switch Computer 1 Computer 2 Computer 3 DHCP Server D-Link Insight User Manual 7 Installation Installation Hardware The D-Link Insight enabled switch must attach directly to a D-Link Insight enabled switch. Please refer to the switch's user manual to setup the switch with an IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway suitable for D-Link Insight to the Internet for your network. Network Considerations (DHCP Server Placement) For D-Link Insight to work correctly, the DHCP server must have a connection to function. Section 3 -
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... your ISP. If you do not select to replace the switch, you want to register the switch with the setup process. 4. Click the Insight link located on an existing account when registering/re-registering the switch. D-Link Insight User Manual 8 Click Continue once you select replace a switch on the switch's toolbar (located to proceed with a new account, add the switch to update any affected Smart Lists manually. Installation Registration 1.
... your ISP. If you do not select to replace the switch, you want to register the switch with the setup process. 4. Click the Insight link located on an existing account when registering/re-registering the switch. D-Link Insight User Manual 8 Click Continue once you select replace a switch on the switch's toolbar (located to proceed with a new account, add the switch to update any affected Smart Lists manually. Installation Registration 1.
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Once you finish filling out the form. 6. Click Continue once you have made your new account. D-Link Insight User Manual 9 Installation 5. Fill out the form to require reporting. All fields are required. Determine if you skip this step the default to require reporting for both Windows and Mac OSX will be applied. If you would like your Windows and Mac OSX to create your decision, click Save and Continue. If enabled, non compliant computers will be redirected to a portal page asking them to enable reporting on their system. Section 3 -
Once you finish filling out the form. 6. Click Continue once you have made your new account. D-Link Insight User Manual 9 Installation 5. Fill out the form to require reporting. All fields are required. Determine if you skip this step the default to require reporting for both Windows and Mac OSX will be applied. If you would like your Windows and Mac OSX to create your decision, click Save and Continue. If enabled, non compliant computers will be redirected to a portal page asking them to enable reporting on their system. Section 3 -
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You will now begin using the Insight web portal to monitor attached computers' health status, perform automatic switch configuration backups, and inventory attached network devices D-Link Insight User Manual 10 Your switch will be redirected to D-Link Insight. Section 3 - You are now ready to begin to report your network status to the D-Link Insight Dashboard. Installation 7. The setup is complete.
You will now begin using the Insight web portal to monitor attached computers' health status, perform automatic switch configuration backups, and inventory attached network devices D-Link Insight User Manual 10 Your switch will be redirected to D-Link Insight. Section 3 - You are now ready to begin to report your network status to the D-Link Insight Dashboard. Installation 7. The setup is complete.
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... your password? D-Link Insight User Manual 11 D-Link Insight can remember your login credentials if you will direct you to reset lost passwords by going to the D-Link Insight Sign In page. Section 4 - Portal Portal General You may view the status of your network by clicking on the Forgot your Dashboard. To finish the Sign In process, enter your email address and click the Login button...
... your password? D-Link Insight User Manual 11 D-Link Insight can remember your login credentials if you will direct you to reset lost passwords by going to the D-Link Insight Sign In page. Section 4 - Portal Portal General You may view the status of your network by clicking on the Forgot your Dashboard. To finish the Sign In process, enter your email address and click the Login button...
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An e-mail will be sent to you with a link to D-Link Insight. Then, retype your new password in the New Password field. Enter your password. D-Link Insight User Manual 12 Click the Save Password button to save your new password and login to reset your desired password in the Confirm field. Section 4 - Reset Password This page is accessible via a onetime use link provide to your e-mail address and click the Reset my Password button. Portal Forgot Password To reset your password enter your email via the Forgot Password page.
An e-mail will be sent to you with a link to D-Link Insight. Then, retype your new password in the New Password field. Enter your password. D-Link Insight User Manual 12 Click the Save Password button to save your new password and login to reset your desired password in the Confirm field. Section 4 - Reset Password This page is accessible via a onetime use link provide to your e-mail address and click the Reset my Password button. Portal Forgot Password To reset your password enter your email via the Forgot Password page.
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...link. D-Link Insight User Manual 13 Portal Navigation The Navigation header contains all times while on the D-Link Insight portal. The page is the first page you D-Link Insight account and contains an overview of your keyboard. Some example search items might include the IP address, name, or the manufacture of your network, click on your D-Link... Network link. To logout of the network interface card. To modify your dashboard, click on the Account Settings link. Section 4 - To see after logging in the search network field and press Enter/ Return on the Apps link....
...link. D-Link Insight User Manual 13 Portal Navigation The Navigation header contains all times while on the D-Link Insight portal. The page is the first page you D-Link Insight account and contains an overview of your keyboard. Some example search items might include the IP address, name, or the manufacture of your network, click on your D-Link... Network link. To logout of the network interface card. To modify your dashboard, click on the Account Settings link. Section 4 - To see after logging in the search network field and press Enter/ Return on the Apps link....
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Portal Network This page contains Smart Lists of Smart Lists. You may view the devices in the Smart List in a given Smart List, they will be split across multiple pages. Click on the New List link. Use the page navigation at the top right to jump to pages or go to change the display type. D-Link Insight User Manual 16 The menu on it. You may create a new list by clicking on...
Portal Network This page contains Smart Lists of Smart Lists. You may view the devices in the Smart List in a given Smart List, they will be split across multiple pages. Click on the New List link. Use the page navigation at the top right to jump to pages or go to change the display type. D-Link Insight User Manual 16 The menu on it. You may create a new list by clicking on...
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Example events include things like if the operating system was updated or if a device changed ports on the Device Name/IP address you click on the switch. If you will give you to the Device Status Summary page. Portal Views Table The Table view is ...MAC address and manufacturer, IP address and if it , the detected or reported operating system on the device, any issues the device may have, and the last time there was obtained by DHCP. Clicking on the switch name will list the device name or IP address under Computer, the logged in the selected Smart List. This view...
Example events include things like if the operating system was updated or if a device changed ports on the Device Name/IP address you click on the switch. If you will give you to the Device Status Summary page. Portal Views Table The Table view is ...MAC address and manufacturer, IP address and if it , the detected or reported operating system on the device, any issues the device may have, and the last time there was obtained by DHCP. Clicking on the switch name will list the device name or IP address under Computer, the logged in the selected Smart List. This view...
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... contains an overview of the current device including: User configured name, Hostname, Operating System, Network interface information, which switch(es) detected the device, and Insight Plus (if the device supports and has NAP enabled). The page is the default page for Device Status. The Insight Plus section will be available for all network devices. Portal Summary The Summary page is...
... contains an overview of the current device including: User configured name, Hostname, Operating System, Network interface information, which switch(es) detected the device, and Insight Plus (if the device supports and has NAP enabled). The page is the default page for Device Status. The Insight Plus section will be available for all network devices. Portal Summary The Summary page is...
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... remove a user configured name, first click the edit button, and then click the Save button without entering any text. Network Interface Information: This is the user configured name for this will display which Insight enabled switch detected the device, on the network. Insight will return the Name to save the Name, clicking the Cancel link will also provide information if the IP addresses were obtain via DHCP...
... remove a user configured name, first click the edit button, and then click the Save button without entering any text. Network Interface Information: This is the user configured name for this will display which Insight enabled switch detected the device, on the network. Insight will return the Name to save the Name, clicking the Cancel link will also provide information if the IP addresses were obtain via DHCP...
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This page contains an overview of the current switch including: User configured name, Model, Firmware Version, Serial Number, Detected devices, Operating System, Network interface information, where the switch was seen from last, and Insight information. D-Link Insight User Manual 28 Section 4 - Portal Summary The Summary page is divided into two sides, the General Information side and the Insight side. The page is the default page for Switch Status.
This page contains an overview of the current switch including: User configured name, Model, Firmware Version, Serial Number, Detected devices, Operating System, Network interface information, where the switch was seen from last, and Insight information. D-Link Insight User Manual 28 Section 4 - Portal Summary The Summary page is divided into two sides, the General Information side and the Insight side. The page is the default page for Switch Status.
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...; To remove a set name, first click the edit button, and then proceed to Insight. Model: Model number of the switch. Operating System: The Insight switch model and firmware version. Enter the desired name, then click the Save link. This will display information about where the Insight switch was configured in to click the Save button without entering any text. Serial Number: The serial number of the switch. Network Interface Information: This is the user configured name...
...; To remove a set name, first click the edit button, and then proceed to Insight. Model: Model number of the switch. Operating System: The Insight switch model and firmware version. Enter the desired name, then click the Save link. This will display information about where the Insight switch was configured in to click the Save button without entering any text. Serial Number: The serial number of the switch. Network Interface Information: This is the user configured name...
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...-configured gateway or DNS servers, or Internet connectivity may force a configuration backup by clicking the Request New Backup link. NOTE: The backup configuration does not save the Insight configuration of reasons; You may be performed. If you restore the configuration, you must manually reconfigure the switch to switches of the switch. NOTE: A switch may appear offline for a variety of the switch. NOTE: D-Link only supports restoring the Backup Configurations to work with itself. D-Link Insight User Manual 30 Connectivity: this...
...-configured gateway or DNS servers, or Internet connectivity may force a configuration backup by clicking the Request New Backup link. NOTE: The backup configuration does not save the Insight configuration of reasons; You may be performed. If you restore the configuration, you must manually reconfigure the switch to switches of the switch. NOTE: A switch may appear offline for a variety of the switch. NOTE: D-Link only supports restoring the Backup Configurations to work with itself. D-Link Insight User Manual 30 Connectivity: this...
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... once a week by the user and reapplied to the Switch Status Summary page. Click on the server. Please note that are only stored on the name of the same Model and Firmware Version. Portal Apps Insight To modify Insight related option, click the Configure button. Section 4 - NOTE: D-Link only supports restoring the Backup Configurations to switches of the switch to be downloaded by selecting Weekly (every Monday...
... once a week by the user and reapplied to the Switch Status Summary page. Click on the server. Please note that are only stored on the name of the same Model and Firmware Version. Portal Apps Insight To modify Insight related option, click the Configure button. Section 4 - NOTE: D-Link only supports restoring the Backup Configurations to switches of the switch to be downloaded by selecting Weekly (every Monday...
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... access the internet. • To enable this for Microsoft Windows based machines select Prompt Windows users to enable NAP. • To enable for Apple OSX based machines select Prompt Mac users to install Napera Agent. • With the participation prompt enabled, computers will be directed to the NAP enabler portal page the first time they try to access the Internet. Save changes by clicking the Save button. D-Link Insight User Manual...
... access the internet. • To enable this for Microsoft Windows based machines select Prompt Windows users to enable NAP. • To enable for Apple OSX based machines select Prompt Mac users to install Napera Agent. • With the participation prompt enabled, computers will be directed to the NAP enabler portal page the first time they try to access the Internet. Save changes by clicking the Save button. D-Link Insight User Manual...
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... about my network If this option is configurable via the selection box at the right. You will generate notification e-mails. D-Link Insight User Manual 43 Insight Alerts Insight alerts determine what switch events will be set to the New/Edit Smart List page. To enable notifications for a specific switch event, check or un-check the desired event. Possible events include when a switch reboots, when a switch goes offline...
... about my network If this option is configurable via the selection box at the right. You will generate notification e-mails. D-Link Insight User Manual 43 Insight Alerts Insight alerts determine what switch events will be set to the New/Edit Smart List page. To enable notifications for a specific switch event, check or un-check the desired event. Possible events include when a switch reboots, when a switch goes offline...