Nortel Application Switch Hardware Installation Guide
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Establishing a Telnet Connection
A Telnet connection offers the convenience of accessing the switch from any computer connected
to the network. Telnet access provides the same options for user and administrator access as those
available through the console port.
To connect to a switch through Telnet, use a computer running Telnet software located on the same
network as the switch. Before a Telnet session can be established, the switch must have an IP
address. The switch can assigned an IP address either dynamically from a network BOOTP server
or manually during the switch configuration process.
Establishing an SSH Connection
Although a remote network administrator can manage the configuration of an Application Switch
through Telnet, this method does not provide a secure connection. The SSH (Secure Shell)
protocol enables secure remote login and communication not provided by Telnet. As a secure
alternative to using Telnet to manage switch configuration, SSH ensures that all data sent over the
network is encrypted and secure.
For detailed information on how to establish an SSH connection, refer to the
Command Reference
contained on the CD supplied as part of the documentation kit provided with the unit.
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Note:
To use the Management Port, the port must be manually configured with a unique
IP address.
