Media Converter Management; Requirements; Management Access Overview - Planet GT-915A User Manual

This chapter explains the methods that you can use to configure management access to the Managed Media Converter. 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

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Management Access Overview

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Administration Console Access
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Web Management Access
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SNMP Access
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Standards, Protocols, and Related Reading
3.1 Requirements
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Workstations running Windows XP/2003/2008/Vista/7/8/10/11, MAC OS X or later, Linux, UNIX, or other platforms
are compatible with TCP/IP protocols.
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Workstations are installed with Ethernet NIC (Network Interface Card)
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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 Chrome 98.0.xxx or above to access the Managed Media Converter.
3.2 Management Access Overview
The Managed Media Converter gives you the flexibility to access and manage it using any or all of the following methods:
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An administration console
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Web browser interface
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An external SNMP-based network management application
The administration console and Web browser interface support are embedded in the Managed Media Converter software and
are available for immediate use. Each of these management methods has their own advantages. Table 3-1 compares the three
management methods.

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