D-Link xStack DGS-3426P User Manual - Section 4
xStack DGS-3400 Series Layer 2 Gigabit Ethernet Managed Switch
Section 4
Introduction to Switch Management
Management Options
Connecting the Console Port (RS-232 DCE)
First Time Connecting to the Switch
Password Protection
SNMP Settings
IP Address Assignment
Connecting Devices to the Switch
Management Options
This system may be managed out-of-band through the console port on the front panel or in-band using Telnet. The user may also
choose the web-based management, accessible through a web browser.
1. Web-based
Management
Interface
After successfully installing the Switch, the user can configure the Switch, monitor the LED panel, and display statistics
graphically using a web browser, such as Netscape Navigator (version 6.2 and higher) or Microsoft® Internet Explorer
(version 5.0).
2. SNMP-Based
Management
The Switch can be managed with an SNMP-compatible console program. The Switch supports SNMP version 1.0,
version 2.0 and version 3.0. The SNMP agent decodes the incoming SNMP messages and responds to requests with MIB
objects stored in the database. The SNMP agent updates the MIB objects to generate statistics and counters.
3. Command Line Console Interface through the Serial Port
The user can also connect a computer or terminal to the serial console port to access the Switch. The command-line-
driven interface provides complete access to all Switch management features.
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