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terminal-emulation program (such as HyperTerminal) to the Managed Switch console (serial) port.

When using this management method, a straight DB9 RS-232 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:

38400 bps

8 data bits

No parity

1 stop bit

Figure 3-2

Terminal parameter settings

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.

3.4 Web Management

The Managed Switch offers management features that allow users to manage the Managed Switch from anywhere on the

network through a standard browser such as Microsoft Internet Explorer. After you set up your IP address for the Managed

Switch, you can access the Managed Switch's Web interface applications directly in your Web browser by entering the IP

address of the Managed Switch.