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User’s Manual of WGSW-24020/WGSW-48040
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3.1.1 Administration Console
The administration console is an internal, character-oriented, and command line user interface for performing system
administration such as displaying statistics or changing option settings. Using this method, you can view the administration
console from a terminal, personal computer, Apple Macintosh, or workstation connected to the switch's console (serial) port.
There are two ways to use this management method: via direct access or modem port access. The following sections describe
these methods. For more information about using the console, refer to Chapter 5 Command Line Interface Console
Management.
3.1.2 Direct Access
Direct access to the administration console is achieved by directly connecting a terminal or a PC equipped with a
terminal-emulation program (such as HyperTerminal) to the Switch console (serial) port.
When using this management method, a null-modem cable is required to connect the Switch to the PC. After making this
connection, configure the terminal-emulation program to use the following parameters:
The default parameters are:
ƒ 38400 bps
ƒ 8 data bits
ƒ No parity
ƒ 1 stop bit
You can change these settings, if desired, after you log on. This management method is often preferred because you can
remain connected and monitor the system during system reboots. Also, certain error messages are sent to the serial port,
regardless of the interface through which the associated action was initiated. A Macintosh or PC attachment can use any
terminal-emulation program for connecting to the terminal serial port. A workstation attachment under UNIX can use an emulator
such as TIP.
3.2 Web Management
The Switch provides a browser interface that lets you configure and manage the switch remotely. After you set up your IP
address for the Switch, you can access the Switch's Web interface applications directly in your Web browser by entering the IP
address of the Switch. You can then use your Web browser to list and manage Switch configuration parameters from one central
location, just as if you were directly connected to the Switch's console port.
Web Management requires either Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.01 or later or Netscape Navigator 4.03 or later.