User’s Manual of NS2503-24P/2C
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3. SWITCH MANAGEMENT
This chapter explains the methods that you can use to configure management access to the Managed Switch. It describes the
types of management applications and the communication and management protocols that deliver data between your
management device (work-station or personal computer) and the system. It also contains information about port connection
options.
This chapter covers the following topics:
Requirements
Management
Access
Overview
Administration
Console
Access
Web
Management
Access
SNMP
Access
Standards, Protocols, and Related Reading
3.1 Requirements
The operating system of the workstation running Windows XP/2003, Vista, Windows 7, MAC OS X , Linux, Fedora,
Ubuntu or other platform compatible with TCP/IP protocols.
Workstation
installed with
Ethernet NIC
(Network Interface Card)
Ethernet Port connection
•
Network cables - Use standard network (UTP) cables with RJ45 connectors.
Above Workstation installed with
WEB Browser
and J
AVA runtime environment
Plug-in
Serial Port
connection
•
Above PC with COM Port (DB-9 / RS-232) or USB-to-RS-232 converter
It is recommended to use Internet Explore 6.0 or above to access Managed Switch.