SMC Networks TigerSwitch 10/100 SMC6724L2, Management Manual

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WITCH
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ANAGEMENT
1-2
Required Connections
Console Port (Out-of-Band) Connections
Attach a VT100 compatible terminal or a PC running a terminal
emulation program to the serial port on the switch’s rear panel.
Use the null-modem cable provided with this package, or use a
null modem connection that complies with the wiring assignments
shown in Appendix B of this guide.
When attaching to a PC, set terminal emulation type to VT100,
specify the port used by your PC (i.e., COM 1~4), and then set
communications to 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity, and 19200 bps
(for initial configuration). Also be sure to set flow control to
“none.” (Refer to “Configuring the Serial Port” on page 2-16 for a
complete description of configuration options.)
Note: If the default settings for the management agent’s serial port
have been modified and you are having difficulty making a
console connection, you can display or modify the current
settings using a Web browser as described under
“Configuring the Serial Port” on page 3-6.
In-Band Connections
Prior to accessing the switch’s on-board agent via a network
connection, you must first configure it with a valid IP address,
subnet mask, and default gateway using an out-of-band
connection or the BOOTP protocol.
After configuring the switch’s IP parameters, you can access the
on-board configuration program from anywhere within the
attached network. The on-board configuration program can be
accessed using Telnet from any computer attached to the network.
The switch can also be managed by any computer using a Web
browser (Internet Explorer 4.0 or above, or Netscape Navigator 4.0