PLANET WGS3-24240 - Manual (Page 33)

User’s Manual of WGS3-24000 / WGS3-24240
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3. SWITCH MANAGEMENT
This chapter explains the methods that you can use to configure management access to the switch. It describes the types of
management applications and the communication and management protocols that deliver data between your management
device (work-station or personal computer) and the system. It also contains information about port connection options.
This chapter covers the following topics:
„ Requirements
„ Management Access Overview
„ Key Concepts
„ Key Guidelines for Implementation
„ Administration Console Access
„ Web Management Access
„ SNMP Access
„ Standards, Protocols, and Related Reading
3.1 Requirements
„ Workstations of subscribers running Windows 98/ME, NT4.0, 2000/XP, MAC OS9 or later, Linux, UNIX or other
platform compatible with TCP/IP protocols.
„ Workstation installed with Ethernet NIC (Network Interface Card)
„ Serial Port connect (Terminal)
• Above PC with COM Port (DB-9 / RS-232) or USB-to-RS-232 converter
„ Ethernet Port connect
• Network cables - Use standard network (UTP) cables with RJ45 connectors.
„ Above Workstation installed with WEB Browser and JAVA runtime environment Plug-in
It is recommended to use Internet Explore 6.0 or above to access WGS3 Layer 3 Switch.