Management Options; Connecting To The Console Port - D-Link DGS-3130-54S Quick Installation Manual

Figure 12 — Install the DPS-800 in an Equipment Rack

Management Options

This switch provides multiple access platforms that can be used to configure, manage, and
monitor networking features available on this switch. Currently there are three
management platforms available which are described below.
Command Line Interface (CLI)
This switch can be managed, out-of-band, by using the console port or the MGMT port on
the rear panel of the Switch. Alternatively, the Switch can also be managed, in-band, by
using a Telnet connection to any of the LAN ports on the Switch. The command line
interface provides complete access to all switch management features.
SNMP-based Management
The Switch can be managed with an SNMP-compatible console program. The Switch
supports SNMP v1, SNMPv2c and SNMPv3.
Web User Interface (Web UI)
The Web UI can be accessed from any computer running web browsing software from its
MGMT port, or LAN port when it is connected to any of the RJ-45 or SFP/SFP+ ports. The
Web UI on the Switch can also be accessed using an HTTPS (SSL) connection. This
management interface is a more graphical representation of the features that can be
viewed and configured on this Switch. Most of the features available through the CLI can
be accessed through the Web UI. Web browsers like Microsoft's Internet Explorer, Mozilla
Firefox, or Google Chrome can be used.

Connecting to the Console Port

The rear panel of the Switch provides an RJ-45 console port to connect a remote system
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