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System configuration software features
This chapter describes the software features used for system configuration
on the Ethernet Routing Switch 2500 Series. It includes information about
the following topics:
•
x-ref to switch management features
• x-ref to ethernet port management features
•
x-ref to other features
Switch management features
Configuration and switch management
The Ethernet Routing Switch 2500 Series that is shipped directly from the
factory is ready to operate in any 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX standard
network.
You must assign an IP address to the switch. You can set both addresses
by using the Console port or BootP, which resides on the switch. You can
manage the switch using:
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Command Line Interface (CLI)
The CLI is used to automate general management and configuration
of the Ethernet Routing Switch 2500. Use the CLI through a Telnet
connection or through the serial port on the console. See "CLI Basics"
(page 81) for more information.
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Java-based Device Manager
Device Manager is a Java-based set of graphical network management
applications used to configure and manage an Ethernet Routing Switch
2500 Series. See "Getting Started with Device Manager" (page 101) for
more information.
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Web-based management
You can manage the network from the World Wide Web. Access the
web-based Graphical User Interface (GUI) through the Embedded Web
Server (EWS), the HTML-based browser located on your network. The
Nortel Ethernet Routing Switch 2500 Series
Overview — System Configuration
NN47215-500 (323162-B) 02.02 Standard
4.1 19 November 2007
Copyright © 2007, Nortel Networks
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