11
Tools
This chapter shows you how to access a switch via Telnet or web configurator directly through the EMS. You may need to do this to test the switch network connection for example.
11.1 Accessing the Switch
Access the switch remotely via Telnet or web browser.
"When you access a switch via Telnet or the web configurator, you CANNOT make any changes to that switch using the EMS.
11.1.1Telnet
Telnet is the login and terminal emulation protocol common on the Internet and in UNIX environments. It operates over TCP/IP networks. Its primary function is to allow users to log into remote host systems.
The administrator uses Telnet from a computer on a remote network to access the switch. You can use remote Telnet access as shown next.
1Select a switch from the list of devices shown in the Device List Panel.
2Click Tool > Telnet to open a console session for Telnet access to the switch.
3Type the switch user name and password to access the CLI.
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