Network Configuration

There are several ways or Network Interfaces that you can use to config- ure the hub. You must set up the hub using Local Console management to enable the other management capabilities:

Mini Console (see Chapter 3)

Local Console/Remote Telnet

Web-Based Management

SNMP Management

The Network Configuration Menu allows setting up Ethernet and SLIP connections to the hub. Network Interface <1> is used to configure Ethernet connections and Network Interface <2> is used to configure SLIP connections.

Local Console/Remote Telnet-Ethernet

An Ethernet connection allows you to monitor and configure the hub with a Local Console via Telnet Session, a Web browser or SNMP management. You need to configure the IP Address and Subnet Mask to work with your LAN settings before you can make an Ethernet connection.

In-Band Ethernet Configuration Menu

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LH8112A, LH8112A-S, LH8124A specifications

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