4USING THE LOCAL MANAGEMENT
ACCESS
This chapter describes using the Local Management Access (LMA) and
remote management. The LMA is accessible via a terminal emulating
computer connected to the LMA port on the VCN Access Point. The
terminal is used for monitoring and problem solving. Remote software
downloading is done via a Telnet program which can monitor the VCN
Access Concentrator from a remote terminal.
The following topics are described:
■Using the Management Terminal
■VCN Access Point Menus
■Remote Software Download
Using the
Management
Ter m i n a l
A computer with terminal emulation software provides the user interface
to the local management of the VCN Access Point.
Management
Ter m i n a l
Requirements
For service and maintenance, use a PC equipped with a terminal
application capable of 115,200 bps serial communication with a VCN AP.
Refer to Appendix E Terminal Emulation Settings.
The cable for connecting the management computer has a DB 9 pin
connector for the computer and a 4 pin MiniDIN connector for the VCN
AP LMA port. If you do not have the cable, contact your 3Com
representative. Refer to AppendixD Pin Assignments for LMA Cable for a
detailed description of the cable and the LM connectors.