5.4 Web Management
Use any web browser with JAVA script support like Netscape Communicator 4.x or Microsoft Internet
Explorer 4.0 or later on any platform. Connect to the managed unit using the IP address as URL address.
http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx
Refer to the operation manual provided in the supplied CD-ROM for the details.
User name and password is required to login.
5.5 Telnet Management
Use Telnet software to perform the management operation. The most convenient solution is using the
built-in Telnet function in a Windows 95/98/ or NT PC. Enter into DOS window and invoke telnet
command :
>telnet xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx
to connect to the managed switch. The specified xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx is the IP address of the managed switch.
5.6 SNMP and RMON Management
SNMP management and RMON activities are performed at a network management station running SNMP
network management application manager software with graphical user interface.
The switch serves as an SNMP agent and provides RMON capabilities that allows network administrators
to set parameters and view statistical counters defined in the MIB-II, Bridge MIB, private MIB and
RMON MIB.
The supported MIBs are available in the supplied CD-ROM of the switch. Use the SNMP management
application software to compile the MIB file first before performing any management operation.
5.7 Software Upgrade
The device supports a Software Upgrade feature through TFTP protocol and Kermit protocol. TFTP file
transfer functions allow you to perform software upgrade over network and Kermit file transfer functions
allow you to perform software upgrade via console port.
If you select File transfer command from the Advanced Management screen, specify the following
information for software upgrade operation:
File name:
file name of the new software version
IP address:
from where the software upgrade will be obtained. The address consists of numbers separated
by periods. For example: 129.32.0.11
After you finish the upgrade operation, reboot the switch using the supported command within the con
sole or telnet.
Note:
The TFTP protocol is used to download updated software to the switch. A VLAN with the
proper IP address and routing path to the TFTP server must be configured for the switch to access
the specified TFTP server. TFTP is an embedded function supported in the DOS window of any
Windows NT system.
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