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Managing the Switch
This chapter covers the following topics:
• Overview on page 3-1
• Using the Console Interface on page 3-2
• Using Telnet on page 3-3
• Using Secure Shell 2 (SSH2) on page 3-7
• Using ExtremeWare Vista on page 3-8
• Using SNMP on page 3-10
• Authenticating Users on page 3-13
• Using the Simple Network Time Protocol on page 3-21
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VERVIEW
Using ExtremeWare, you can manage the switch using the following methods:
• Access the CLI by connecting a terminal (or workstation with terminal-emulation
software) to the console port.
• Access the switch remotely using TCP/IP through one of the switch ports or
through the dedicated 10/100 unshielded twisted pair (UTP) Ethernet management
port (on switches that are so equipped). Remote access includes the following:
— Telnet using the CLI interface
— SSH2 using the CLI interface