3.2.2 Remote Console Management

You can manage the Switch remotely by having a remote host establish a Telnet connection to the Switch via an Ethernet or modem link.

Using this management method:

The Switch must have an Internet Protocol (IP) address

The Remote Console Management interface is identical in appearance and functionality to the Local Console Management interface described in the previous section.

3.2.3 Web Management

You can manage the Switch remotely by having a remote host with web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator.

Using this management method:

The Switch must have an Internet Protocol (IP) address accessible for the remote host

3.2.4 SNMP Management

You can manage the Switch across a LAN using an SNMP Network Management Station with a graphical user interface.

This management method lets you monitor statistical counters and set switch parameters from the remote Network Management Station.

Using this management method:

-The network must run the IP protocol.

-The Switch must have an IP address

3.3Assigning an IP Address to the Switch

To manage the Switch remotely through the console port or with an SNMP Management Station, you must assign an IP address to the Switch.

You assign IP address through the IP Settings screen. This procedure is described in Chapter 4, Section IP Networking. It is strongly recommends you assign an IP address to the default VLAN (VLAN ID = 1) for Remote Console Management and SNMP Network Management.

3.4 Logging on to the Switch

When you log on to the Switch console port for the first time, a sign-on string appears and you are prompted for a console login name and password.

Welcome to PLANET WGSD-1020

Intelligent 8 + 2G Manageable Switch

Username: admin

Password:

Copyright 2002 (c) PLANET Technology Corp.

The factory default login name is admin without password. If you desire, you can add password after you log on.

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