Linksys EF1324 manual Connecting the Serial Cable to the Switch and Computer, Telnet Management

Instant EtherFast® Series

Telnet Management

Use telnet from any computer attached to the network. You can telnet into the Switch at any time.

SNMP/RMON Management

SNMP/RMON management is available; you can manage the Switch from any network computer using network management software. You must have a TCP/IP connection to the Switch in order to use it.

Note: The Switch’s configuration program only provides access to basic configuration functions. To access the full range of SNMP management functions, you must use SNMP-based network management software.

EtherFast® Layer 3 Management 24-Port 10/100 + 2-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch

Connecting the Serial Cable to the Switch and Computer

To enable communications with the Switch, the serial cable must be connected between the Switch and the computer.

1.Make sure both the Switch and the computer are powered down.

2.Plug one end of the serial cable into the console port of the Switch.

3.Plug the other end of the serial cable into the COM1 port on the back panel of your computer.

4.Turn on the Switch and computer.

The serial cable connection is complete.

You can now configure the Switch.

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