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3.2 Management Methods
There are four ways to manage the Layer 3 Managed Switch:
- Local Console Management via the serial port of Layer 3 Managed Switch.
- Remote Console Management via a network or dial-up connection.
- Web Management via a network or dial-up connection.
-Using SNMP Network Management Station.
3.2.1 Local Console Management
You can manage the Layer 3 Managed Switch locally by connecting a VT100 terminal, or a personal computer or work-
station with terminal emulation software, to the serial port of Layer 3 Managed Switch. The terminal or workstation connects
to the serial port of Layer 3 Managed Switch, using a null modem cable that has the appropriate connectors on each end.
This management method is ideal when:
- The network is unreliable.
- The Network Manager does not have direct network connection.
The serial port of Layer 3 Managed Switch, default setting is set to 9600 baud using a character format of 8 data bits, no
parity, and 1 stop bit.
Therefore, configure the terminal or workstation to use these settings before you log on to the Layer 3 Managed Switch.
You can change this default setting, if desired, after you log on.
3.2.2 Remote Console Management
You can manage the Layer 3 Managed Switch remotely by having a remote host establish a Telnet connection to
the Layer 3 Managed Switch via an Ethernet or modem link.
Using this management method:
The Layer 3 Managed 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 Layer 3 Managed Switch remotely by having a remote host with web browser, such as
Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator.
Using this management method:
The Layer 3 Managed Switch must have an Internet Protocol (IP) address accessible for the remote host.
3.2.4 SNMP Management
You can manage the Layer 3 Managed 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 Layer 3 Managed Switch must have an IP address.