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Using Telnet to Access the Hub
To use the Telnet protocol to access the hub, the hub must be connected to the
network and must be running. You must also have the Telnet protocol running
on some device on your network. Follow these steps:
1.
2.
3.
Planning Connections
As you plan the network layout of the FDDI ring with its connections to one or
more hubs and various other devices, you must be aware of the following:
This section discusses FDDI cabling rules and data flow specifications. Chapter
3 contains detailed information about port connections and port attachment
rules.
Enter the telnet command followed by the hub's IP address. For
example, type:
telnet 123.45.67.89 [Enter]
When the connection is completed, the hub prompt appears. You now
have access to the management console commands. You cannot access
primitive console commands via a Telnet connection.
When finished, exit Telnet by typing:
logout [Enter]
Press any key and enter the password at the prompt.
FDDI cabling rules
FDDI data flow specifications
Port attachment rules and connection restrictions
Installing the Hub
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