5.3.2 SNMP shell
SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) is a protocol that defines how you can ac-
cess the configuration settings.
All configuration settings are stored in the MIB (Management Information Base) in the form
of MIB tables and MIB variables. You can access these directly from the SNMP shell via
SNMP commands. This type of configuration requires a detailed knowledge of our devices.
5.4 BOOTmonitor
The BOOTmonitor is only available over a serial connection to the device.
The BOOTmonitor provides the following functions, which you select by entering the cor-
responding number:
(1)
Boot System (reboot the system):
The device loads the compressed boot file from the flash memory to the working
memory. This happens automatically on starting.
(2)
Software Update via TFTP:
The devices performs a software update via a TFTP server.
(3)
Software Update via XMODEM:
The device performs a software update via a serial interface with XMODEM.
(4)
Delete configuration:
The device is reset to the ex works state. All configuration files are deleted and the
BOOTmonitor settings are set to the default values.
(5)
Default BOOTmonitor Parameters:
You can change the default settings of the BOOTmonitor of the device, e.g. the
baud rate for serial connections.
(6)
Show System Information:
Shows useful information about your device, e.g. serial number, MAC address and
software versions.
The BOOTmonitor is started as follows.
The devices passes through various functional states when starting:
• Start mode
• BOOTmonitor mode
• Normal mode
After some self-tests have been successfully carried out in the start mode, your device
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