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Downloading Device Packages Table Of Contents Downloading Device Packages There are many devices available through CiscoView in CiscoWorks Windows. New device support can be added as package files to CiscoWorks Windows incrementally any time after the initial installation of CiscoWorks Windows. To add incremental device support, access the Cisco Connection Online (CCO) information is the Cisco Systems' online support channel. If you do not have Internet access, you can skip this information. To receive updated packages, you can order the Cisco Network Management Support CD-ROM which contains the latest Cisco network management device and application support files.

These files are organized into product packages and provide up-to-date management support for the latest Cisco devices for all supported platforms. CiscoView device support on CCO consists of packages that are bundles containing application upgrades, graphics, device descriptions, and Management Information Base (MIB) files as well as installation scripts and other supporting files. Each package includes a README file that you should read before downloading the package to make sure the file works with your current configuration. After you add the package file to CiscoView, you can display and manage the hardware device using CiscoView.

Note This information describes device support for CiscoView, but these packages also support the other CWSI applications. Using CiscoView Packages The devices available through CiscoView and are upgraded frequently. To ensure that you have the most recent upgrade, verify the version number through CCO. Compare the cv_pkgs directory with the CCO device packages to make sure that you have the most up-to-date version of the files. This directory contains the device code, a README file, and the help code for the device, and it is updated dynamically as changes occur. Caution Ensure that for new device or application support, you select the most current release package.

Ciscoworks Download Device Package Tour. If you do not have Internet access, you can skip this chapter. To receive updated packages, you can order the Cisco Network.

You can use existing CiscoView 4.0 packages, but they do not support new CiscoView 4.0 features such as stackable device functionality. Downloading to a PC from CCO From the Internet, there are two ways to access Cisco device package files: from CCO, or from anonymous FTP service. This section describes how to download from CCO incrementally released device package files for use with CiscoWorks Windows. System and Software Requirements The following requirements must be met to ensure optimum performance: • Your system meets the requirements listed in the 'CWSI CD Installation Instructions' document. • WinZip 6.1 or later.

If you do not have WinZip installed, see 'Downloading WinZip.' Downloading WinZip WinZip enables you to extract the device file; if you do not have it installed, follow these steps to download the WinZip file: Step 1 Create a folder for WinZip on your hard drive. Step 2 From you Web browser, enter the URL and click on the WinZip icon. Step 3 The Save As dialog box opens. Enter the destination filename for WinZip—for example, C: winzip95. Step 4 Click Open.

Step 5 Click Save. Digital Painting Techniques Vol 1 Pdf there. WinZip is downloaded to your PC. Step 6 Go to Windows Explorer, open the folder containing winzip95.exe, click on winzip95.exe provided, and the WinZip self-extractor starts. Follow the instructions to complete the installation. Downloading from CCO This is an overview of the steps you take to download a package file from CCO. Caution The package file does not install correctly if CiscoView is running during the installation.

Creating a cv_pkgs Directory in the CiscoWorks Windows Directory on Your PC Before you download device packages from CCO, create a cv_pkgs directory as a target directory for the device files. We suggest you download these files to a permanent location, or you may copy these to the CiscoView install directory.

Step 1 Open a DOS window. Step 2 Change to the directory where CiscoWorks Windows is installed. Step 3 Create the cv_pkgs directory. Note Make sure you use the.shtml suffix. Step 2 At the prompts, enter your CCO user ID and password. Step 3 Proceed to the next section '.'