Installation 15
IDS-305F Hardware Installation Guide
Configuring the IDS Switch
The IDS switch can be configured, operated and monitored using any of the following methods. See the
IDS User’s Guide for more details.
CLI
A familiar text-based Command Line Interface that is based on accepted industry standard syntax and
structure. The CLI can be accessed from the console port. Once a valid IP address is configured on the
switch, Telnet or SSH can also be used to access the switch for administration purposes. See the IDS
Command Line Reference Guide for more information.
Web Device Manager
The Perle Web Device Manager is an embedded Web based application that provides an easy to use
browser interface for managing the switch. This interface provides the ability to configure and manage
the switch. This is accessible through any standard desktop web browser. Requires switch to have a valid
IP address.
Fast Setup
This utility provides the ability to do either an initial setup (out of the box) or a recovery setup. In order
to use this utility a PC must be connected to one of the switches data ports and the function is activated using
the reset button on the front panel.
SNMP
The switch can be managed with an SNMP compatible management station that is running platforms
such as HP Openview or Perle’s PerleVIEW NMS.
