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User’s Manual of LRP-822CS/LRP-1622CS
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3.2 Management Access Overview
and manage it using any or all of the following methods:
 An administration console
The administration console and Web browser interface support are embedded in the LRP Managed Switch software and are
available for immediate use. Each of these management methods has their own advantages. Table 3-1 compares the three
management methods.
The LRP Managed Switch gives you the flexibility to access
 Web browser interface
 An external SNMP-based network management application
Method Advantages Disadvantages
Console
 No IP address or subnet needed
HyperTerminal
T/2000/ME/XP operating
 Secure
 Must be near the switch or use dial-up
connection
 Not convenient for remote users
 Modem connection may prove to be unreliable
or slow
 Text-based
 Telnet functionality and
built into Windows
95/98/N
systems
Web Browser
 Ideal fo
 Comp
r configuring the switch remotely
atible with all popular browsers
 Security can be compromised (hackers need
only know the IP address and subnet mask)
 Can be accessed from any location
 Most visually appealing
 May encounter lag times on poor connections
SNMP Agent
 Communicates with switch functions at  Requires SN
the MIB level
 Based on open standards  Some settings require calc
MP manager software
 Least visually appealing of all three methods
ulations
 Security can be compromised (hackers only
unity name) need to know the comm
Table 3-1 Comparison of Management Methods