Preparation for Management
RocketLinx ES7528 Industrial Managed PoE Rack Mount User Guide
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Preparation for Management
The RocketLinx ES7528 provides both in-band and out-band configuration methods:
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Out-band management means that you configure the RocketLinx ES7528 using the RS-232 console cable and the
Command Line Interface (CLI) to access the RocketLinx ES7528 without attaching an admin PC to the network. You can
also use out-band management, if you lose the network connection to the RocketLinx ES7528.
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In-band management means that you connect remotely using the RocketLinx ES7528 IP address through the network. You
can remotely connect with the RocketLinx ES7528 embedded Java applet web interface or a Telnet console and the CLI.
If you are planning on using in-band management, you need to program the RocketLinx ES7528 IP address to meet your
network requirements. The easiest way to configure the IP address is using a Windows system and NetVision.
The following topics are covered in this section:
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Programming Network Information Using NetVision
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Using a Web Interface
on Page 16
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Using the Command Line Interface (CLI)
on Page 19
Programming Network Information Using NetVision
You can use the following recommended procedure to program the network information into the RocketLinx ES7528.
Optionally, you can use the Command Line Interface (CLI), web browser, or telnet to program the network information into
the RocketLinx ES7528. Refer to the following subsections for other configuration methods.
1. If necessary, install the latest version of the
Java Runtime Environment
.
2. Copy NetVision into a host system with a Windows operating system. Make sure that you note the file location. NetVision
is available on the
RocketLinx Software and Documentation
CD or you can download NetVision from the
Comtrol ftp site
3. Start NetVision.
4. Click the
Discovery
button, after five seconds the RocketLinx ES7528 should be listed.
5. Highlight the RocketLinx ES7528.
6. To configure a static IP address, double-click the IP Address field and enter a desired IP address.
7. Double-click the Netmask field and enter a desired subnet mask.
8. Select the
IP Settings --> Modify IP
menu item to commit the IP address and Netmask change to the RocketLinx ES7528
switch.
You can use the web interface or the CLI to configure the RocketLinx ES7528 features, go to the appropriate discussion for
your environment:
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Using a Web Interface
on Page 16
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Using the Command Line Interface (CLI)
