Chapter 3

Switch Management

Summary

This chapter explains the methods that you can use to configure management access to the Managed Switch. It describes the types of management applications and the communication and management protocols that deliver data between your management device (work-station or personal computer) and the system. It also contains information about port connection options.

This chapter covers the following topics:

Requirements

Management Access Overview

Administration Console Access

Web Management Access

SNMP Access

Standards, Protocols, and Related Reading.

Requirements

Clients of subscribers running Windows 98/ME, NT4.0, 2000/XP, MAC OS9 or later, Linux, UNIX or other platform compatible with TCP/IP protocols.

Workstation installed with Ethernet NIC (Network Interface Card)

Ethernet Port connect

oNetwork cables - Use standard network (UTP) cables with RJ45 connectors.

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GE 82-POE, GE-DS-82 user manual Requirements, Summary, This chapter covers the following topics