3.2 Management Access Overview
The Managed Switch gives you the flexibility to access and manage it using any or all of the following methods:
Web browser interface
An external SNMP-based network management application
An administration console
The administration console and Web browser interface are embedded in the Managed Switch software and are available
for immediate use. Each of these management methods has their own advantages. Table 3-1 compares the three
management methods.
Method
Ideal for configuring the switch remotely
Web Browser
Compatible with all popular browsers
Can be accessed from any location
Most visually appealing
Communicates with switch functions at
SNMP Agent
the MIB level
Based on open standards
No IP address or subnet needed
Console
Text-based
Telnet functionality and HyperTerminal
built into Windows
95/98/NT/2000/ME/XP/7/8/10 operating
systems
Secure
Advantages
Table 3-1: Comparison of Management Methods
Disadvantages
Security can be compromised (hackers need
only know the IP address and subnet mask)
May encounter lag times on poor connections
Requires SNMP manager software
Least visually appealing of all three methods
Some settings require calculations
Security can be compromised (hackers need
only know the community name)
Must be near switch or use dial-up connection
Not convenient for remote users
Modem connection may prove to be unreliable
or slow
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