22 Rockwell Automation Publication 1783-UM003G-EN-P - December 2012
Chapter 1 Getting Started
RSLogix 5000 Software
Interface
You can manage the switch by using the RSLogix 5000 software to configure and
monitor the switch. RSLogix 5000 software is an IEC 61131-3 compliant
software package that offers relay ladder, structured text, function block diagram,
and sequential function chart editors for you to develop application programs.
Hardware Requirements
Cisco Network Assistant
Cisco Network Assistant is a Web interface that you download from Cisco’s
website and run on your computer. It offers advanced options for configuring and
monitoring multiple devices, including switches, switch clusters, switch stacks,
routers, and access points.
Follow these steps to use the software.
1. Go to http://www.cisco.com/go/NetworkAssistant.
You must be a registered user, but you need no other access privileges.
2. Find the Network Assistant installer.
3. Download the Network Assistant installer, and run it.
You can run it directly from the Web if your browser offers this choice.
4. When you run the installer, follow the displayed instructions.
5. In the final panel, click Finish to complete the Network Assistant
installation.
6. See the Network Assistant online help for more information.
Attribute Requirement
Processor speed Pentium II 450 MHz min
Pentium III 733 MHz (or better) recommended
RAM 128 MB min
256 MB recommended
Free hard drive space 3 GB
Optical drives DVD
Video requirements 256-color VGA graphics adapter
800 x 600 min resolution (True Color 1024 x 768 recommended)
Resolution 800 x 600 min resolution (True Color 1024 x 768 recommended)