Use the supplied RS232 cable to make the console connection directly from a PC COM port. The pin assignments of the connection are:

Switch DTE console port

9-pin PC COM port

Pin2

RXD --------------------------------

3

3

TXD --------------------------------

2

4

DTR --------------------------------

6

5

GND --------------------------------

5

6

DSR --------------------------------

4

The console port does not support modem connection.

5.5 Web Management

Use any web browser with JAVA script support like Netscape Communi- cator 4.x or Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 or later on any platform. Con- nect to the managed unit using the IP address as URL address.

http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx

Refer to Chapter 7 for more information.

5.6 Telnet Management

Use Telnet software to perform the management operation. The most convenient solution is using the built-in Telnet function in a Windows 95/98/ or NT PC. Enter into DOS window and invoke telnet command :

>telnet xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx

to connect to the managed switch. The specified xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx is the IP address of the managed switch. Refer to Chapter 6 for more information.

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Xerox KS-801 Telnet Management, Console port does not support modem connection, Refer to for more information