User's Manual

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Users Manual of MGSD-10080F
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3. SWITCH MANAGEMENT
This chapter explains the methods that you can use to configure management access to the Managed Metro 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
Remote Telnet 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
Managed Metro 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 Managed Metro Switch. If the Web
interface of the Managed Metro Switch is not accessible, please turn off the anti-
virus software or firewall and
then try it again.