Nortel Networks 42C4911 Switch User Manual


 
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CHAPTER 1
Accessing the Switch
The Alteon OS software provides means for accessing, configuring, and viewing information
and statistics about the GbE Switch Module. This chapter discusses different methods of
accessing the switch and ways to secure the switch for remote administrators:
“Management module setup” on page 24
“External management port setup” on page 28
“Using Telnet” on page 29
“Using the Browser-Based Interface” on page 33
“Using SNMP” on page 36
“Securing Access to the Switch” on page 43
“RADIUS Authentication and Authorization” on page 44
“TACACS+ Authentication” on page 48
“LDAP Authentication and Authorization” on page 53
“Secure Shell and Secure Copy” on page 55