Management Access Overview - Planet Networking & Communication igs-801m User Manual

3.2 Management Access Overview

The Industrial 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
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The Web browser interfaces are embedded in the Industrial Managed Switch software and are available for immediate use.
Each of these management methods has their own advantages. Table 3-1 compares the two 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
Advantages
Table 3-1 Comparison of Management Methods
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Disadvantages
 Security can be compromised (hackers need
to 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
to only know the community name)