NOTE
By default, the switch is named as HUAWEI or Quidway series, which varies depending on devices in use.
HUAWEI is used as an example in this document.
3.2 Example for Configuring to Manage the SwitchThrough
Telnet
Networking Requirements
As shown in Figure 3-6, SwitchA is newly added to the network. SwitchA and SwitchB are
connected through a trunk link. To enable the network administrator to manage SwitchA
remotely, you need to configure the Telnet service and set the device name on SwitchA.
Figure 3-6 Networking diagram of managing SwitchA through Telnet
Configuration Roadmap
The configuration roadmap is as follows:
1. Log in to SwitchA through the console interface.
2. Set the device name.
3. Configure a management VLAN.
4. On SwitchA, set the type of the interface that connects SwitchA and SwitchB to trunk. Add
the interface to the management VLAN in trunk mode.
5. Configure the management IP address of SwitchA.
6. Configure the Telnet service.
Data Preparation
To complete the configuration, you need the following data:
S2700&S3700&S5700&S6700 Series Ethernet Switches
Quick Start Guide
3 Logging in to the Device
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