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How Cisco DNA Center works Your programmable network infrastructure sends data from routers, switches, and wireless devices to the Cisco DNA Center appliance. The appliance activates features and capabilities on your network devices using Cisco DNA software. Everything is managed from the Cisco DNA Center dashboard. 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