Cabletron Systems 8H02-16 Switch User Manual


 
8H02-16 User’s Guide 6-1
CHAPTER 6
LOCAL MANAGEMENT
This chapter describes how to access and use Local Management for the
8H02-16.
6.1 OVERVIEW
Local Management for the 8H02-16 consists of a series of management
screens that allow the management of the 8H02-16 and its attached
segments. The management screens allow the user to do the following
tasks:
Assign IP addresses and subnet masks to the 8H02-16
Select a default gateway and subnet mask
Control access to the 8H02-16 by establishing community names
Clear NVRAM
Force a FLASH Download
Designate which Network Management Workstations receive SNMP
traps from the device
There are four ways to access Local Management:
Locally using a VT type terminal connected to the COM port of the
8H02-16.
Remotely using a VT type terminal connected through a modem.
In-band through a Telnet connection.
Out-of-band through a Telnet connection to the COM port of the
8H02-16 when the port is configured for SLIP or PPP.
Chapter 5 contains details on how to connect a terminal to the 8H02-16
COM port to access Local Management.