D-Link ethernet managed switch manual Introduction to Switch Management, Management Options

xStack® DGS-3400 Series Layer 2 Gigabit Ethernet Managed Switch

Section 4

Introduction to Switch Management

Management Options

Connecting the Console Port (RS-232 DCE)

Managing the Switch for the First Time

Password Protection

SNMP Settings

IP Address Assignment

Management Options

This system may be managed out-of-band through the console port on the front panel or in-band using Telnet. The user may also choose the web-based management, accessible through a web browser.

1. Web-based Management Interface

After successfully installing the Switch, the user can configure the Switch, monitor the LED panel, and display statistics graphically using a web browser, such as Netscape Navigator (version 6.2 and higher) or Microsoft® Internet Explorer (version 5.0 and higher).

2. SNMP-Based Management

The Switch can be managed with an SNMP-compatible console program. The Switch supports SNMP version 1.0, version 2.0 and version 3.0. The SNMP agent decodes the incoming SNMP messages and responds to requests with MIB objects stored in the database. The SNMP agent updates the MIB objects to generate statistics and counters.

3. Command Line Console Interface through the Serial Port

The user can also connect a computer or terminal to the serial console port to access the Switch. The command-line- driven interface provides complete access to all Switch management features.

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