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The Cisco Prime Network Control System (WAN), or Prime NCS (WAN), is a Cisco LAN Solution network management tool that adds to the capabilities of the Web User Interface and the command-line interface (CLI). Prime NCS (WAN) provides network administrators with a single solution for policy provisioning, network optimization, troubleshooting, security monitoring, and wired LAN systems management. Robust graphical interfaces make wired LAN deployment and operations simple and cost-effective.
Prime NCS (WAN) is supported on the following browsers:
•Microsoft Internet Explorer 8.0 with the Flash and Chrome plugins.
•Mozilla Firefox 7.0
Prime NCS (WAN) requires Adobe Flash Player version 11.0.1.152.
Note You are strongly advised not to enable third-party browser extensions. In Internet Explorer, you can disable third-party browser extensions by choosing Tools > Internet Options and unchecking the Enable third-party browser extensions check box on the Advanced tab.
The Prime NCS (WAN) web interface is organized into a lifecycle workflow that includes the following high-level task areas described in Table 1-1.
Prime NCS (WAN) licensing is based on the number of network devices that you want Prime NCS (WAN) to manage. A Prime NCS (WAN) device license provides full access to all Prime NCS (WAN) features to enable you to manage a set number of devices. You purchase a single base license, and then purchase add-on licenses as necessary to accommodate additional devices.
Prime NCS (WAN) is deployed through virtual appliances. You use the standard License Center GUI to add new licenses, which are locked by the standard Cisco Virtual Unique Device Identifier (VUDI).
The Prime NCS (WAN) License is recognized by the SKU, which is usually attached to every purchase order to clearly identify which software or package was purchased.
You can view your licenses in the Licensing Center by choosing Administration > Licenses.
See Managing and Updating Product Licenses for more information.
Prime NCS (WAN) uses a single-tier licensing structure that includes all features and functionality in one tier. Part numbers are purchased based on the number of devices to be managed. Part numbers are available to support 50, 100, 500, 1000, 2500, 5000, or 10000 devices. See Managing and Updating Product Licenses for additional information.