D-Link DGS-3420-28PC Hardware Installation Guide - Page 31

xStack® DGS-3420 Series Layer 2+ Managed Stackable Gigabit Switch Hardware Installation Reference Guide Chapter 4 Introduction to Switch Management Management Options Connecting the Console Port Connecting to the Switch for the first time Connecting to the Management Port Password Protection Assigning IP Addresses SNMP Settings Management Options This system may be managed out-of-band through the console port on the front panel or in-band using Telnet. The user may also choose the web-based management, accessible through a web browser. Web-based Management Interface After successfully installing the Switch, the user can configure the Switch, monitor the LED panel, and display statistics graphically using a Web browser, such as Microsoft® Internet Explorer (version 5.5 and later), Netscape (version 8 and later), Mozilla Firefox (version 2.0 and later), Safari (version 4.0 and later), and Google Chrome (version 6.0 and later). SNMP-Based Management The Switch is also managed with an SNMP-compatible console program. It supports SNMP version 1.0, 2.0 and 3.0. The SNMP agent decodes the incoming SNMP messages and responds to requests with MIB objects stored in the database. The SNMP agent updates the MIB objects to generate statistics and counters. Command Line Interface Management through the Serial Port or remote Telnet The user can also connect a computer or terminal to the serial console port to access the DGS-3420 range. The command line interface provides complete access to all DGS-3420 Series of switches management features. Connecting the Console Port The console port on the front panel of the Switch is used to connect a computer that monitors and configures the switch. The console port is an RJ-45 port and requires a special cable that is included with the switch, to establish the physical connection. To use the console port, the following equipment is needed: • A terminal or a computer with both an RS-232 serial port and the ability to emulate a terminal. • A console cable with a male DB-9 connector on one end and an RJ-45 connection on the other. This cable should be included with any of the DGS-3420 Series. It establishes the physical connection to the console port. To connect a terminal to the console port: Connect the male DB-9 connector on the console cable (shipped with the DGS-3420-28SC for example) to the RS232 serial port on the computer running terminal emulation software then insert the RJ-45 connector into the RJ-45 console port on the front of the switch. Set the terminal emulation software as follows: • Select the appropriate serial port (COM port 1 or COM port 2). • Set the data rate to 115200 baud. • Set the data format to 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, and no parity. • Set flow control to None. 31