User manual

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Section 4

Introduction to Switch Management

• Management Options

• Web-based Management Interface

• Managing User Accounts

• Command Line Console Interface through the Serial Port

• Connecting the Console Port (RS-232 DCE)

• First Time Connecting to the Switch

• Password Protection

• IP Address Assignment

Management Options

This system may be managed through the web-based management, accessible through a web browser.

Web-based Management Interface

After you have successfully installed the Switch, you can configure the Switch, monitor the LED panel, and display

statistics graphically using a web browser, such as Netscape Navigator (version 6.2.3 and higher) or Microsoft®

Internet Explorer (version 6.0).

Connecting the Console Port (DCE RS-232 DB-9)

The Switch provides an RS-232 serial port that enables a connection to a computer or terminal for loading factory

reset purposes. This port is a female DB-9 connector, implemented as a data terminal equipment (DTE) connection.

To use the console port, you need the following equipment:

• A terminal or a computer with both a serial port and the ability to emulate a terminal.

• A null modem or crossover RS-232 cable with a female DB-9 connector for the console port on the Switch.

To connect a terminal to the console port:

1. Connect the female connector of the RS-232 cable directly to the console port on the Switch, and tighten

the captive retaining screws.

2. Connect the other end of the cable to a terminal or to the serial connector of a computer running terminal

emulation software. Set the terminal emulation software as follows:

3. Select the appropriate serial port (COM port 1 or COM port 2).

4. Set the data rate to 9600 baud.

5. Set the data format to 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, and no parity.

6. Set flow control to none.

7. Under Properties, select VT100 for Emulation mode.

8. Select Terminal keys for Function, Arrow, and Ctrl keys. Ensure that you select Terminal keys (not

Windows keys).

NOTE: When you use HyperTerminal with the Microsoft® Windows® 2000 operating sys-

tem, ensure that you have Windows 2000 Service Pack 2 or later installed. Windows 2000

Service Pack 2 allows you to use arrow keys in HyperTerminal's VT100 emulation. See

www.microsoft.com for information on Windows 2000 service packs.