DGS-3100 Series Gigabit Stackable Managed Switch User Manual 
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Device Management Methods  
The DGS-3100 series and DGS-3100-24TG provide different methods for managing the device including:  
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Web Based Management Interface 
• 
SNMP-Based Management 
• 
Command Line Console 
Web Based Management Interface  
Once the device is installed, network mangers can configure the switch, monitor the LED panel, and display statistics 
graphically via a web browser, including:  
•  Netscape Navigator (version 7.0 and higher) 
•  Microsoft® Internet Explorer (version 5.0).  
•  Mozilla Firefox (version 2.0) 
SNMP-Based Management  
The system also supports SNMPv1, SNMPv2c, and SNMPv3. The SNMP agent decodes the incoming SNMP messages, 
and replies to requests with MIB objects stored in the database. The SNMP agent updates the MIB objects to generate 
statistics and counters. 
Command Line Console  
The device also supports device configuration using the Command Line Interface. A terminal is connected to device via the 
serial console port.