In-Band Management - Digitalchina Networks DCS-3950 series Manual

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The user can now enter commands to manage the switch. For a detailed description for
the commands, please refer to the following chapters.

4.1.2 In-band Management

In-band management refers to the management by logging into the switch using Telnet.
In-band management enables the function of managing the switch for some devices
attached to the switch. In the case when in-band management fails due to switch
configuration changes, out-of-band management can be used for configuring and
managing the switch.
4.1.2.1 Management via Telnet
To manage the switch with Telnet, the following conditions should be met:
1) Switch has an IP address configured;
2) The host IP address (Telnet client) and the switch's VLAN interface IP address is
in the same network segment.
3) If not 2), Telnet client can connect to an IP address of the switch via other devices,
such as a router.
DCS-3950 series are Layer 2 switch that can be configured with several IP addresses.
The following example assumes the shipment status of the switch, where only VLAN1
exists in the system.
The following describes the steps for a Telnet client to connect to the switch's VLAN1
interface by Telnet.
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