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Users Manual of GS-5220-8P2T2S Managed Switch
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3. SWITCH MANAGEMENT
This chapter explains the methods that you can use to configure management access to the L2+ Managed PoE+ Switch. It
describes the types of management applications and the communication and management protocols that deliver data between
your management device (workstation 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
Workstations running Windows XP/2003/2008/2012/Vista/7/8/10, MAC OS X or later, Linux, UNIX, or other
platforms are compatible with TCP/IP protocols.
Workstations are installed with Ethernet NIC (Network Interface Card)
Serial Port Connection (Terminal)
The above Workstations come with COM Port (DB9) or USB-to-RS232 converter.
The above Workstations have been installed with terminal emulator, such as Tera Term, PuTTY or Hyper
Terminal included in Windows XP/2003.
Serial cable -- one end is attached to the RS232 serial port, while the other end to the console port of the
L2+ Managed PoE+ Switch.
Ethernet Port Connection
Network cables -- Use standard network (UTP) cables with RJ45 connectors.
The above PC is installed with Web browser.
It is recommended to use Internet Explorer 8.0 or above to access the L2+ Managed PoE+
Switch. If the Web interface of the L2+ Managed PoE+ Switch is not accessible, please turn off
the anti-virus software or firewall and then try it again.