Configuring The Gigabit Ethernet Switch Module Using Telnet; Connecting To The Gigabit Ethernet Switch Module; Telnet Usage Conventions - Cisco Ethernet switch Installation Manual

Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet switch module using Telnet

Your Gigabit Ethernet switch module supports a management interface that
you can use to configure and control the Gigabit Ethernet switch module over
the network using the Telnet program. You can use this facility to perform
many basic network management functions. In addition, you can use the Telnet
interface to configure the Gigabit Ethernet switch module for management
using an SNMP-based network management system. The following sections
describe how to use the Telnet interface to access the Gigabit Ethernet switch
module, change its settings, and monitor its operation.

Connecting to the Gigabit Ethernet switch module

If you know the IP address for your Gigabit Ethernet switch module and you
have an existing network connection, you can use the Telnet program (in
VT-100 compatible terminal mode) to access and control the Gigabit Ethernet
switch module. The Telnet program and your Gigabit Ethernet switch module
must be on the same network. If you need to obtain the IP address for your
Gigabit Ethernet switch module or establish a network connection, contact
your system or network administrator. Be sure to use the correct IP address in
the required command, as specified in "Accessing the Gigabit Ethernet switch
module command-line interface" on page 26.
After you log on to the Gigabit Ethernet switch module, you can perform the
tasks that are described in the Cisco Systems Intelligent Gigabit Ethernet Switch
Modules System Command Reference Guide.

Telnet usage conventions

The Telnet interface uses the following conventions:
v You can toggle an item in angle brackets (< >) among several choices by
using the spacebar.
v You can change an item in square brackets ([]) by typing a new value. You
can use the Backspace and Delete keys to erase characters behind and in
front of the cursor.
v You can use the Up Arrow and Down Arrow keys, the Left Arrow and Right
Arrow keys, the Tab key, and the Backspace key can be used to move
between selected items.
v Items in uppercase are commands. Move the selection to a command and
press Enter to process that command.
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