Switch Management; Requirements - Planet Networking & Communication XGS-6320 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

 Management Access Overview
 Administration Console Access
 Web Management Access
SNMP Access
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 Standards, Protocols, and Related Reading
3.1 Requirements
 Workstations running Windows 7/8/10/11, MAC OS X or later, Linux, UNIX, or other platforms are compatible with
TCP/IP protocols.
 Workstation is installed with Ethernet NIC (Network Interface Card)
 Serial Port connect (Terminal)
 The above PC with COM Port (DB9/RS-232) or USB-to-RS232 converter
 The above Workstations come with COM Port (DB9) or USB-to-RS232 converter.
 The above Workstations have been installed with terminal emulator, such as Tera Term, PuTTY or Hyper
Terminal included in Windows XP/2003.
 Serial cable -- one end is attached to the RS232 serial port, while the other end to the console port of the
Managed Switch.
 Ethernet Port Connection
 Network cables -- Use standard network (UTP) cables with RJ45 connectors.
 The above PC is installed with Web browser.
It is recommended to use modern browser such as Google Chrome, Mozzilla Firefox or Microsoft
Edge 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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