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User’s Manual of WGS3-2820/WGS3-5220
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SNMP Agent y Communicates with switch functions at
the MIB level
y Based on open standards
y Requires SNMP manager software
y Least visually appealing of all three methods
y Some settings require calculations
y Security can be compromised (hackers need
only know the community name)
Table 3-1 Management Methods Comparison
3.1.1 Administration Console
The administration console is an internal, character-oriented, and command line user interface for performing system
administration such as displaying statistics or changing option settings. Using this method, you can view the administration
console from a terminal, personal computer, Apple Macintosh, or workstation connected to the switch's console (serial) port.
There are two ways to use this management method: via direct access or modem port access. The following sections describe
these methods. For more information about using the console, refer to Chapter 5 Command Line Interface Console
Management .
3.1.2 Direct Access
Direct access to the administration console is achieved by directly connecting a terminal or a PC equipped with a
terminal-emulation program (such as HyperTerminal) to the switch console (serial) port. When using this management method,
a null-modem cable is required to connect the switch to the PC. After making this connection, configure the terminal-emulation
program to use the following parameters:
The default parameters are:
▫ 115,200 bps
▫ 8 data bits
▫ No parity
▫ 1 stop bit
You can change these settings, if desired, after you log on. This management method is often preferred because you can
remain connected and monitor the system during system reboots. Also, certain error messages are sent to the serial port,
regardless of the interface through which the associated action was initiated. A Macintosh or PC attachment can use any