ICG-2510W(G)-LTE Series User Manual

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3.2. Management Access Overview
The Industrial Cellular Gateway gives you the flexibility to access and manage it using any or all of the following
methods:
Web browser interface
An external SNMP-based network management application
The Web browser interfaces are embedded in the Industrial Cellular Gateway software and are available for immediate
use. Each of these management methods has their own advantages. Table 3-1 compares the two management
methods.
Method Advantages Disadvantages
Web
Browser
Ideal for configuring the
Cellular Gateway remotely
Compatible with all popular
browsers
Can be accessed from any
location
Most visually appealing
Security can be compromised
(hackers need to only know the IP
address and subnet mask)
May encounter lag times on poor
connections
SNMP
Agent
Communicates with Cellular
Gateway functions at the MIB
level
Based on open standards
Requires SNMP manager software
Least visually appealing of all three
methods
Some settings require calculations
Security can be compromised
(hackers need to only know the
community name)
Table 3-1 Comparison of Management Methods