Chapter2: Preparing for System Configuration and Management
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STEP 3: SELECT A MANAGEMENT INTERFACE
You can perform most of the same system configuration and management functions using either
the command-line interface or the Web interface. However, you can only manage user accounts
using the Web interface. The command-line interface includes some on-screen help for basic
commands and navigation, while the Web interface offers a more comprehensive online Help
system to assist you.
The selection of an interface is based primarily on your personal preference. If you are more
comfortable entering series of commands at a system prompt than you are using GUI
applications, then you may want to use the command-line interface. If you are more comfortable
with GUI applications, you may find the Web interface easier to use.
STEP 4: SELECT AN ACCESS METHOD AND COMPLETE SETUP
This section describes the ways in which you can access each of the management interfaces.
Accessing the Command-line Interface
Select one of the following methods of accessing the command-line interface then follow the
instructions to complete the setup:
•Connect locally, using a terminal connected to the management card craft port (as described
in “Step 1: Connect a Terminal and Log On” on page 12).
•Connect remotely, using a telnet program from any PC on the same network. To use the
Microsoft Windows®95, Windows® 98 or Windows NT® telnet utility, type the following
command at a DOS prompt then press , where <ipaddress> is the Avidia
management card IP address (format xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx).
telnet <ipaddress>
The IP protocol stack must be installed on your PC to use the telnet utility. Refer to the
telnet documentation for additional instructions.
After the telnet session has been established, press to display the
username: prompt.
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