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Chapter 4: Hardened Ethernet Extender Switch Management
4.2.1 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 Hardened Ethernet Extender Switch console port.
When using the management method, configure the terminal-emulation program
to use the following parameters (you can change these settings after login):
Default parameters:
• 115,200 bps
• 8 data bits
• No parity
• 1 stop bit
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 terminal-
emulation program for connecting to the terminal serial port. A workstation
attachment under UNIX can use an emulator such as TIP.
4.2.2 Modem Access
You can access the Hardened Ethernet Extender Switch’s administration console
from a PC or Macintosh using an external modem attached to the console port.
The Hardened Ethernet Extender Switch management program provides a
Console Port screen, accessible from the Basic Management screen that lets you
configure parameters for modem access.
When you have configured the external modem from the administration console,
the Hardened Ethernet Extender Switch transmits characters that you have
entered as output on the modem port. The Hardened Ethernet Extender Switch
echoes characters that it receives as input on the modem port to the current
administration console session. The console appears to be directly connected to
the external modem.
4.3 Web Management
The Hardened Ethernet Extender Switch provides a browser interface that lets you
configure and manage the Hardened Ethernet Extender Switch remotely.