Switch Management; Requirements - Planet Networking & Communication SGS-5240 Series User Manual

3. SWITCH MANAGEMENT

This chapter explains the methods that you can use to configure management access to the Managed Switch. It describes the
types of management applications and the communication and management protocols that deliver data between your
management device (workstation or personal computer) and the system. It also contains information about port connection
options.
This chapter covers the following topics:
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Requirements

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Management Access Overview
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Administration Console Access
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Web Management Access
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SNMP Access
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Standards, Protocols, and Related Reading
3.1 Requirements
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Workstations running Windows XP/2003/Vista/7/8/2008/10, MAC OS X or later, Linux, UNIX, or other platforms are
compatible with TCP/IP protocols.
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Workstations are installed with Ethernet NIC (Network Interface Card)
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Serial Port Connection (Terminal)
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The above Workstations come with COM Port (DB9) or USB-to-RS232 converter.
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The above Workstations have been installed with terminal emulator, such as Tera Term or PuTTY.
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Serial cable -- one end is attached to the RS232 serial port, while the other end to the console port of the Managed
Switch.
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Ethernet Port Connection
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Network cables -- Use standard network (UTP) cables with RJ45 connectors.
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The above PC is installed with Web browser.
It is recommended to use Internet Explorer 8.0 or above to access the Managed Switch. If the Web
interface of the Managed Switch is not accessible, please turn off the anti-virus software or firewall
and then try it again.
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