NETGEAR NETGEAR user manual Chapter Administration Console Interface

Chapter 3

Administration Console Interface

The administration console is an internal, character-oriented, VT-100/ANSI command-driven user interface for performing management activities. Using this method, you can view the administration console from a terminal, PC, Apple Macintosh, or UNIX workstation connected to the switch’s console port. Figure 3-1shows an example of this management method.

Figure 3-1: Administration Console Management Method

Set Up Your Switch Using Direct Console Access

The direct access management method is required when you initially set up your switch. Thereafter, the convenience and additional features of the Web management access method make it the best method to manage the switch. See “Web Based Management Overview” on page 4-2for more information.

Direct access to the switch console is achieved by connecting the switch’s console port to a VT-100 or compatible terminal or to a PC, Apple Macintosh, or UNIX workstation equipped with a terminal-emulation program. This connection is made using the null-modem cable supplied with the switch.

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