Lantronix SW 94000 Management Access Overview, Administration console via RS-232 serial port

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4: Switch Management

This chapter explains the methods that you can use to configure management access to the Xpress-Pro SW 94000 switch. It describes the types of management applications and the communication and management protocols that deliver data between your management device (workstation or personal computer) and the system. It also contains information about port connection options.

This chapter covers the following topics:

Management Access Overview

Key Concepts

Key Guidelines for Implementation

Administration Console Access

Web Management Access

SNMP Access

Standards, Protocols, and Related Reading

Management Access Overview

The Xpress-Pro SW 94000 switch gives you the flexibility to access and manage the Xpress-Pro SW 94000 switch using any or all of the following methods.

The administration console and web browser interface support are embedded in the Xpress-Pro SW 94000 switch software and are available for immediate use.

Administration console via RS-232 serial port

Advantages

No IP address or subnet needed

Text-based

Telnet functionality and HyperTerminal built into Windows

95/98/NT/2000 operating systems

Disadvantages

Must be near switch or use dial-up connection

Inconvenient for remote users

Modem connection may prove to be unreliable or slow

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Contents XPress-Pro SW 94000 User Guide Copyright & Trademark Contents Switch Management Specifications and Standards 104 Connector Pinouts 106 Preface Package Contents Xpress-Pro SW94000 SwitchProduct Highlights Management Support Internetworking Protocols Front Panel DisplayNetwork Management Methods Physical Ports Mode SelectionConnectivity Learning Vlan ClassificationFiltering Multicast Switching ForwardingAging Spanning TreeVlan implementation allows Enhanced SecurityVlan Membership Definitions of Vlan Membership Vlan Membership LearningIntra-VLAN Communication Igmp Snooping and IP Multicast FilteringInter-VLAN Communication Web-based browser interface Switch ManagementAdministration console via RS-232 serial port External SNMP-based network management applicationSelecting a Site for the Switch DIN Rail MountingRedundant DC Terminal Block Power Inputs Connecting to Power12VDC DC Jack Power-on Self test Post Alarms for Power FailureDownload runtime software from serial port0 Run manufacturing diagnostics Connecting to Your NetworkConfigure the system Cable Type & LengthCabling Advantages Management Access OverviewAdministration console via RS-232 serial port DisadvantagesWeb-based browser interface Administration ConsoleDirect Access External SNMP-based network management applicationWeb Management Modem AccessNetscape Navigator Management Architecture SNMP-Based Network ManagementProtocols Internet ExplorerSwitch Management Password Logging on to the switchLogin name At the screen promptBasic Management Switch Management ScreenSave Settings Advanced ManagementPerforming Basic Management Activities Restore Default SettingsReboot Navigating Through the Console InterfaceGeneral Management Configurations LAN Port Configurations Menu-Driven Console Management Menu-Driven Console Management Console Port Configurations Performing Advanced Management Activities To Perform Advanced Management ActivitiesOther Protocols Qos setupL2 Switching DataBase Vlan & Pvid Perspective Port TrunkingMenu-Driven Console Management For example Menu-Driven Console Management Menu-Driven Console Management Menu-Driven Console Management Menu-Driven Console Management Menu-Driven Console Management Menu-Driven Console Management Menu-Driven Console Management IP Networking Menu-Driven Console Management Menu-Driven Console Management Bridging Menu-Driven Console Management Menu-Driven Console Management Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol Menu-Driven Console Management Menu-Driven Console Management Snmp Functions Menu-Driven Console Management Other Protocols Port Trunking Port Mirroring QoS Setup Menu-Driven Console Management Vlan Menu-Driven Console Management File Transfer Menu-Driven Console Management Menu-Driven Console Management Reboot Save SettingsRestore Default Settings LogoutSwitch IP Address Login IDPerforming File Activities Understanding the Browser InterfaceTo perform File Activities Web-Based Browser Management Performing Basic Setup Activities To perform Basic Setup ActivitiesWeb-Based Browser Management Web-Based Browser Management Web-Based Browser Management Web-Based Browser Management Performing Advanced Setup Activities To perform Advanced Setup ActivitiesWeb-Based Browser Management Web-Based Browser Management Web-Based Browser Management Web-Based Browser Management Web-Based Browser Management Web-Based Browser Management Web-Based Browser Management Web-Based Browser Management Web-Based Browser Management Web-Based Browser Management Web-Based Browser Management Web-Based Browser Management Tpid Web-Based Browser Management Web-Based Browser Management Web-Based Browser Management Snmp Web-Based Browser Management Web-Based Browser Management Web-Based Browser Management Vlan Web-Based Browser Management Web-Based Browser Management Web-Based Browser Management Overview Snmp Agent and MIB-2 RFCRmon MIB RFC 1757 and Bridge MIB RFC Rmon Groups SupportedSnmp & Rmon Management Specifications and Standards Specifications and Standards Connector Pinouts