3.2 Management Access Overview
The Industrial 10G Managed Media Converter gives you the flexibility to access and manage it using any or all of the following
methods:
An administration SSH command line
Web browser interface
An external SNMP-based network management application
The administration SSH command line and Web browser interface support are embedded in the Industrial 10G 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.
Method
Secure and
SSH
IP remote access
Command
Line
Execute a wide range of commands
and control all aspects of the device.
Uses minimal bandwidth and system
resources.
Ideal for configuring the media
Web Browser
converter remotely
Compatible with all popular browsers
Can be accessed from any location
Most visually appealing
Communicates with media converter
SNMP Agent
functions at the MIB level
Based on open standards
Advantages
encrypted communication
Table 3-1: Comparison of Management Methods
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Disadvantages
Requires familiarity with command-line syntax
and navigation.
No graphical interface to visualize settings and
status.
Steeper learning curve for those unfamiliar
with command-line interfaces.
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)