NS3550-8T-2S Industrial Managed Switch User Manual
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Chapter 3
Switch management
This chapter explains the methods that can be used to configure management access
to the industrial managed switches. It describes the types of management applications
and the communication and management protocols that deliver data between the
management device (workstation or personal computer) and the system. It also
contains information about port connection options.
Requirements
• Workstations must have Windows XP or later, Mac OS9 or later, Linux, Fedora,
Ubuntu , or other platforms compatible with TCP/IP protocols.
• Workstations must have an Ethernet NIC (Network Interface Card) installed.
• Ethernet port connection. Use standard network (UTP) cables with RJ45
connectors.
• Workstations must have a web browser and Java runtime environment plug-in
installed.
Note:
We recommend the use of Internet Explorer 8.0 or later to access the industrial
managed switch.
Management access overview
The industrial managed switch provides the flexibility to access and manage it using
any or all of the following methods:
• Remote Telnet interface
• Web browser interface
• An external SNMP-based network management application
The remote Telnet and web browser interfaces support are embedded in the industrial
managed switch software and are available for immediate use. The advantages of
these management methods are described below: