Allied Telesis AT-S24 - Manual (Page 22)

Getting Started
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Overview
The Omega interface simplifies the task of managing your Allied Telesyn
AT-8216FXL, AT-8224XL, and AT-8288XL Series Fast Ethernet switches.
This menu-oriented interface, which comes pre-installed on the switch
along with the AT-S24 software, enables you to configure and manage
all of the switch parameters, such as the IP address, the gateway address,
and the subnet mask of the switch. You can also use the interface to
create virtual LANs, view performance statistics, and create port trunks.
There are three different ways that you can access the Omega
management interface to configure and manage a switch. They are:
❑ Using the RS232 port on the front panel of the switch. This creates
a Local Omega session.
❑ Using a web browser, such as Netscape Navigator.
❑ Using Telnet.
You can also manage a switch using a SNMP program, such as HP
Overview; however, this method does not use the Omega interface.
The different sections in this chapter contain procedures on how to start
an Omega management session for each method. The chapter also
describes the Omega Main Menu and how to move through the
different menu selections.