Table of Contents
Advertisement
Method
‧No IP address or subnet needed
Console
‧Text-based
‧Telnet functionality and HyperTerminal
built into Windows 95/98/NT/2000/ME/XP
operating systems
‧Secure
‧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
3.1.1 Administration Console
The administration console is an internal, character-oriented, and command line user interface for
performing system administration such as displaying statistics or changing option settings. Using this
method, you can view the administration console from a terminal, personal computer, Apple Macintosh,
or workstation connected to the switch's console (serial) port.
There are two ways to use this management method: via direct access or modem port access. The
following sections describe these methods. For more information about using the console, refer to
Chapter 4 Command Line Interface Console Management.
Advantages
Table 3-1 Management Methods Comparison
Disadvantages
‧Must be near switch or use dial-up
connection
‧Not convenient for remote users
‧Modem connection may prove to be
unreliable or slow
‧Security can be compromised
(hackers need 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 only know the
community name)
Advertisement
Table of Contents
