--- title: Cisco DNA Resources description: Have you heard of Intent-based networking? Drive IT and business innovation and unlock your network's full potential with the help of Cisco DNA. image: https://www.ineteng.com/hubfs/Blog%20Hero%20Images%20(6).png --- [Skip to main content](https://www.ineteng.com/activate-cisco-dna#maincontent) - [ ACTIVATE CISCO DNA ](https://www.ineteng.com/activate-cisco-dna?hsLang=en#FORM) - [ HARDWARE ](https://www.ineteng.com/activate-cisco-dna?hsLang=en#HARDWARE) - [ ADDITIONAL RESOURCES ](https://www.ineteng.com/activate-cisco-dna?hsLang=en#RESOURCES) - Select One - ACTIVATE CISCO DNA HARDWARE ADDITIONAL RESOURCES ## How to Improve Your IT with Cisco DNA ![Cisco DNA List of Benefits](https://www.ineteng.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Add%20a%20heading%20(1)-1.png?width=600&height=280&name=Add%20a%20heading%20(1)-1.png) Using Cisco Catalyst 9000 Series switches? Then the best tool for network management is already in your possession: Cisco DNA Center. It’ll change how you manage your network for the better.   From troubleshooting to optimizing, and all the tasks in between, Cisco DNA Center gives you a single dashboard to perform a range of time-saving operations. **REASONS TO ACTIVATE YOUR CISCO DNA CENTER ** - Provision and configure network devices in minutes. - Download, deploy, and update device software images automatically. - Use advanced AI and ML to improve network performance. - Gain access to a detailed view of every network device, client performance and granular troubleshooting in seconds.  - Perform a common or critical troubleshooting task in one click.  - View network history to see the cause of an issue, instead of trying to re-create in a lab.  - Troubleshoot 75% fewer issues with real-time preferred performance curve updates as network conditions change. ### Request Assistance Activating Your Cisco DNA Center With An IE Expert ## How to Improve Your IT with Cisco DNA ![Cisco DNA List of Benefits](https://www.ineteng.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Add%20a%20heading%20(1)-1.png?width=600&height=280&name=Add%20a%20heading%20(1)-1.png) Using Cisco Catalyst 9000 Series switches? Then the best tool for network management is already in your possession: Cisco DNA Center. It’ll change how you manage your network for the better.   From troubleshooting to optimizing, and all the tasks in between, Cisco DNA Center gives you a single dashboard to perform a range of time-saving operations. **REASONS TO ACTIVATE YOUR CISCO DNA CENTER ** - Provision and configure network devices in minutes. - Download, deploy, and update device software images automatically. - Use advanced AI and ML to improve network performance. - Gain access to a detailed view of every network device, client performance and granular troubleshooting in seconds.  - Perform a common or critical troubleshooting task in one click.  - View network history to see the cause of an issue, instead of trying to re-create in a lab.  - Troubleshoot 75% fewer issues with real-time preferred performance curve updates as network conditions change. ## Cisco DNA Hardware - Catalyst 9100 Access Points - Cisco DNA Center Appliance - Catalyst 9800 Wireless Controllers - Catalyst 9000 Fixed Modular Switch Family - Catalyst 9000 Access Core Switch Family 1. Catalyst 9100 Access Points 2. Cisco DNA Center Appliance 3. Catalyst 9800 Wireless Controllers 4. Catalyst 9000 Fixed Modular Switch Family 5. Catalyst 9000 Access Core Switch Family ![Cisco DNA 9000 Switches (3)](https://www.ineteng.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Cisco%20DNA%209000%20Switches%20(3).png?width=1200&name=Cisco%20DNA%209000%20Switches%20(3).png) ### 1 ### Catalyst 9100 Access Points ![Cisco DNA 9000 Switches (3)](https://www.ineteng.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Cisco%20DNA%209000%20Switches%20(3).png?width=1200&name=Cisco%20DNA%209000%20Switches%20(3).png) ![Cisco DNA 9000 Switches (5)](https://www.ineteng.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Cisco%20DNA%209000%20Switches%20(5).png?width=1200&name=Cisco%20DNA%209000%20Switches%20(5).png) ### 2 ### Cisco DNA Center Appliance ![Cisco DNA 9000 Switches (5)](https://www.ineteng.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Cisco%20DNA%209000%20Switches%20(5).png?width=1200&name=Cisco%20DNA%209000%20Switches%20(5).png) ![Cisco DNA 9000 Switches (4)](https://www.ineteng.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Cisco%20DNA%209000%20Switches%20(4).png?width=1200&name=Cisco%20DNA%209000%20Switches%20(4).png) ### 3 ### Catalyst 9800 Wireless Controllers ![Cisco DNA 9000 Switches (4)](https://www.ineteng.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Cisco%20DNA%209000%20Switches%20(4).png?width=1200&name=Cisco%20DNA%209000%20Switches%20(4).png) ![Cisco DNA 9000 Switches (1)](https://www.ineteng.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Cisco%20DNA%209000%20Switches%20(1).png?width=1200&name=Cisco%20DNA%209000%20Switches%20(1).png) ### 4 ### Catalyst 9000 Fixed Modular Switch Family ![Cisco DNA 9000 Switches (1)](https://www.ineteng.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Cisco%20DNA%209000%20Switches%20(1).png?width=1200&name=Cisco%20DNA%209000%20Switches%20(1).png) ![Cisco DNA 9000 Switches (2)](https://www.ineteng.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Cisco%20DNA%209000%20Switches%20(2).png?width=1200&name=Cisco%20DNA%209000%20Switches%20(2).png) ### 5 ### Catalyst 9000 Access Core Switch Family ![Cisco DNA 9000 Switches (2)](https://www.ineteng.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Cisco%20DNA%209000%20Switches%20(2).png?width=1200&name=Cisco%20DNA%209000%20Switches%20(2).png) ** ** ## Learn More about Cisco DNA #### The IE Engineers have curated content to help you harness the full benefits of Cisco DNA! [![Image](https://www.ineteng.com/hubfs/assets/spacers/2x1.png) ](https://www.ineteng.com/blog/why-should-you-care-about-cisco-dna-an-engineers-perspective?hsLang=en) #### [ Why You Should Care about Cisco DNA (An Engineer's Perspective) ](https://www.ineteng.com/blog/why-should-you-care-about-cisco-dna-an-engineers-perspective?hsLang=en) [Read Blog](https://www.ineteng.com/blog/why-should-you-care-about-cisco-dna-an-engineers-perspective?hsLang=en) [![Image](https://www.ineteng.com/hubfs/assets/spacers/2x1.png) ](https://www.ineteng.com/blog/blog-implementing-a-digital-network-architecture-cisco-dna-in-your-organization?hsLang=en) #### [ Implementing Cisco DNA in Your Organization ](https://www.ineteng.com/blog/blog-implementing-a-digital-network-architecture-cisco-dna-in-your-organization?hsLang=en) [Read Blog](https://www.ineteng.com/blog/blog-implementing-a-digital-network-architecture-cisco-dna-in-your-organization?hsLang=en) [![Image](https://www.ineteng.com/hubfs/assets/spacers/2x1.png) ](https://www.ineteng.com/blog/debunking-the-top-cisco-dna-center-misconceptions?hsLang=en) #### [ Debunking the top Cisco DNA Center Misconceptions ](https://www.ineteng.com/blog/debunking-the-top-cisco-dna-center-misconceptions?hsLang=en) [Read Blog](https://www.ineteng.com/blog/debunking-the-top-cisco-dna-center-misconceptions?hsLang=en) [![Image](https://www.ineteng.com/hubfs/assets/spacers/2x1.png) ](https://www.ineteng.com/blog/cisco-dna-center-dnac-dashboard-vs.-meraki-dashboard-enterprise-level-features-vs.-simplicity?hsLang=en) #### [ Cisco DNAC vs. Meraki Dashboard: Enterprise-level Features vs. Simplicity ](https://www.ineteng.com/blog/cisco-dna-center-dnac-dashboard-vs.-meraki-dashboard-enterprise-level-features-vs.-simplicity?hsLang=en) [Read Blog](https://www.ineteng.com/blog/cisco-dna-center-dnac-dashboard-vs.-meraki-dashboard-enterprise-level-features-vs.-simplicity?hsLang=en) [![Image](https://www.ineteng.com/hubfs/assets/spacers/2x1.png) ](https://www.ineteng.com/hubfs/2020%20Tekfest/2020%20Tekfest%20IE%20Videos/2020_Tekfest_FINAL_Partner_-_Cisco_DNA_Center_1080p%20(1).mp4?hsLang=en) #### [ Driving Business Resiliency and Lifecycle with Cisco DNA ](https://www.ineteng.com/hubfs/2020%20Tekfest/2020%20Tekfest%20IE%20Videos/2020_Tekfest_FINAL_Partner_-_Cisco_DNA_Center_1080p%20(1).mp4?hsLang=en) [Watch Video](https://www.ineteng.com/hubfs/2020%20Tekfest/2020%20Tekfest%20IE%20Videos/2020_Tekfest_FINAL_Partner_-_Cisco_DNA_Center_1080p%20(1).mp4?hsLang=en) [![Image](https://www.ineteng.com/hubfs/assets/spacers/2x1.png) ](https://www.ineteng.com/hubfs/2020%20Tekfest/2020%20Tekfest%20IE%20Videos/2020_Tekfest_IE_Cisco_Spaces_Dennis_Holmes_1080p.mp4?hsLang=en) #### [ How to Use Cisco DNA Spaces to Safely Reopen Your Office after COVID-19 ](https://www.ineteng.com/hubfs/2020%20Tekfest/2020%20Tekfest%20IE%20Videos/2020_Tekfest_IE_Cisco_Spaces_Dennis_Holmes_1080p.mp4?hsLang=en) [Watch Video](https://www.ineteng.com/hubfs/2020%20Tekfest/2020%20Tekfest%20IE%20Videos/2020_Tekfest_IE_Cisco_Spaces_Dennis_Holmes_1080p.mp4?hsLang=en)