USING THE LOCAL MANAGEMENT

4 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

A computer with terminal emulation software provides the user interface

Management

to the local management of the VCN Access Point.

Terminal

 

Management

For service and maintenance, use a PC equipped with a terminal

Terminal

application capable of 115,200 bps serial communication with a VCN AP.

Requirements

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 Appendix D Pin Assignments for LMA Cable for a

 

detailed description of the cable and the LM connectors.

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