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 DGS-3400 Series Layer 2 Gigabit Ethernet Managed Switch 
 
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Section 4 
Introduction to Switch Management 
Management Options 
Connecting the Console Port (RS-232 DCE) 
First Time Connecting to the Switch 
Password Protection 
SNMP Settings 
IP Address Assignment 
Connecting Devices to the Switch 
 
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. 
 
1.  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 Netscape Navigator (version 6.2 and higher) or Microsoft® Internet Explorer 
(version 5.0 and higher). 
 
2.  SNMP-Based Management 
The Switch can be managed with an SNMP-compatible console program. The Switch supports SNMP version 1.0, 
version 2.0 and version 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. 
 
3.  Command Line Console Interface through the Serial Port 
The user can also connect a computer or terminal to the serial console port to access the Switch. The command-line-
driven interface provides complete access to all Switch management features.