3.2 Management Access Overview
The Managed Switch gives you the flexibility to access and manage it using any or all of the following methods:
Remote Telnet Interface
Web browser Interface
An external SNMP-based network management application
The Remote Telnet and Web browser interface support are embedded in the Managed Switch 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
Text-based
Remote
Telnet functionality built into Windows
Telnet
XP/2003, Vista, Windows 7 operating
systems
Can be accesses from any location
Ideal for configuring the switch remotely
Web Browser
Compatible with all popular browsers
Can be accessed from any location
Most visually appealing
Communicates with switch functions at
SNMP Agent
the MIB level
Based on open standards
Advantages
Table 3-1: Comparison of Management Methods
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Disadvantages
Security can be compromised (hackers need
only know the IP address)
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)