Section 4
Introduction to Switch Management
Management Options
Managing User Accounts
Command Line Console Interface through the Serial Port
Connecting the Console Port
First Time Connecting to the Switch
Password Protection
SNMP Settings
IP Address Assignment
Connecting Devices to the Switch
Management Options
This system may be managed
Web-based Management Interface
After you have successfully installed the Switch, you can configure the Switch, monitor the LED panel, and display statistics graphically using a web browser, such as Netscape Navigator (version 6.2 and higher) or Microsoft® Internet Explorer (version 5.0).
SNMP-Based Management
You can manage the Switch with an
Command Line Console Interface through the Serial Port
You can also connect a computer or terminal to the serial console port to access the Switch. The command-
Connecting the Console Port (RS-232 DCE)
The Switch provides an
To use the console port, you need the following equipment:
•A terminal or a computer with both a serial port and the ability to emulate a terminal.
•A null modem or crossover
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