Introduction To Switch Management; Management Options - D-Link DGS-3427 User Manual

Introduction to Switch Management

Management Options

Connecting the Console Port (RS-232 DCE)
First Time Connecting to the Switch
Password Protection
SNMP Settings
IP Address Assignment
Connecting Devices to the Switch
Management Options
This system may be managed out-of-band through the console port on the front panel or in-band using Telnet. The user
may also choose the web-based management, accessible through a web browser.
1. Web-based Management Interface
After successfully installing the Switch, the user can configure the Switch, monitor the LED panel, and display
statistics graphically using a web browser, such as Netscape Navigator (version 6.2 and higher) or Microsoft®
Internet Explorer (version 5.0).
2. SNMP-Based Management
The Switch can be managed with an SNMP-compatible console program. The Switch supports SNMP version 1.0,
version 2.0 and version 3.0. The SNMP agent decodes the incoming SNMP messages and responds to requests
with MIB objects stored in the database. The SNMP agent updates the MIB objects to generate statistics and
counters.
3. Command Line Console Interface through the Serial Port
The user can also connect a computer or terminal to the serial console port to access the Switch. The command-
line-driven interface provides complete access to all Switch management features.
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