D-Link DES-3326 User Manual - Onfiguring The
24-port NWay Ethernet Switch User’s Guide
Configuring the Switch Using the Console Interface
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Your 24-port NWay Ethernet Layer 3 Switch supports a console
management interface that allows you to set up and control your
Switch, either with an ordinary terminal (or terminal emulator),
or over the network using the TCP/IP TELNET protocol. You can
use this facility to perform many basic network management
functions. In addition, the console program will allow you to
configure the Switch for management using an SNMP-based
network management system. This chapter describes how to use
the console interface to access the Switch, change its settings,
and monitor its operation.
Notes are added where clarification is necessary.
Where there is a difference in the setup of the switch between its
two operational modes (Layer 2 Only and IP Routing), the
sections are divided to correspond with the switch operating
mode that is applicable.
Note: IP Routing mode switch configuration settings
that are saved to non-volatile RAM using Save Changes
from the Main Menu are retained in the switch’s