Chapter 5: Connecting The Serial Cable To The Switch And Computer - Linksys Etherfast EF1704 User Manual

Telnet Management
Use telnet from any computer attached to the network. You can telnet into the
Switch at any time.
SNMP/RMON Management
SNMP/RMON management is available; you can manage the Switch from any
network computer using network management software. You must have a
TCP/IP connection to the Switch in order to use it.
N N o o t t e e : : The Switch's configuration program only provides access
to basic configuration functions. To access the full range of
SNMP management functions, you must use SNMP-based net-
work management software.
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EtherFast Layer 3 Management 4-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch
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Chapter 5: Connecting the
Serial Cable to the Switch and
Computer
To enable communications with the Switch, the serial cable must be connected
between the Switch and the computer.
1. Make sure both the Switch and the computer are powered down.
2. Plug one end of the serial cable into the console port of the Switch.
3. Plug the other end of the serial cable into the COM1 port on the back panel
of your computer.
4. Turn on the Switch and computer.
The serial cable connection is complete.
You can now configure the Switch.
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