Enterasys Matrix E1 1G694-13 User Manual

Introduction
1-2 Matrix E1 Series (1G694-13) Configuration Guide
• Configure the device to operate as a Generic Attribute Registration Protocol (GARP) device to
dynamically create VLANs across a switched network.
There are five ways to manage the Matrix E1 device:
• Locally using a VT type terminal connected to the console port.
• Remotely using a VT type terminal connected through a modem.
• Remotely using an SNMP management station.
• In-band through a Telnet connection.
• Remotely using WebView, Enterasys Networks’ embedded web server.
Chapter 2 provides setup instructions for connecting a terminal or modem to the Matrix E1 device.
1.2 LOCAL MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS
The Matrix E1 device provides one communication port, labeled console, which supports a
management terminal connection. To access the CLI management interface, connect one of the
following systems to the console port:
• IBM or compatible PC running a VT series emulation software package.
• Digital Equipment Corporation VT series terminal.
• VT type terminal running emulation programs for the Digital Equipment Corporation
VT series.
You can also access the CLI management interface using a Telnet connection through one of the
network ports of the Matrix E1 device.
NOTE: This guide describes configuring and managing the Matrix E1 device using CLI
commands. For details on using WebView for configuration and management tasks,
refer to the Matrix E1 1G694-13 WebView User’s Guide.
NOTE: For details on the setup parameters for the console, how to connect a console
to the Matrix E1 device, or how to make a Telnet connection, refer to Chapter 2.

Enterasys Matrix E1 1G694-13 Specifications

General

Brand	Enterasys
Model	Matrix E1 1G694-13
Category	Switch
Language	English