Switch Management; Requirements - Planet VC-820M User Manual

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:

Requirements

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Management Access Overview
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 Administration Console Access
 Web Management Access
 SNMP Access
 Standards, Protocols, and Related Reading
3.1 Requirements
 Workstations running Windows 98/ME, NT4.0, 2000/XP/7/8/10, MAC OS9 or later, Linux, UNIX or other
platforms are compatible with TCP/IP protocols.
 Workstations are installed with Ethernet NIC (Network Interface Card).
Ethernet Port connection
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 Network cables - Use standard network (UTP) cables with RJ45 connectors.
 The above workstations are installed with Web browser and JAVA runtime environment plug-in.
 Serial Port connection
 The above workstations come with COM Port (DB-9 / RS-232) or USB-to-RS-232 converter.
It is recommended to use Internet Explore 6.0 or above to access Managed Switch.

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