NETGEAR M4100 Series - Available Publications; Overview of the Access and Initial Configuration Options; Prepare a Terminal and Access the Switch through the Console Port

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M4100 Series Switches
Available Publications
A number of other publications are available for your switch at downloadcenter.netgear.com,
including the following publications:
• M4100 Chassis Hardware Installation Guide
• M4100 Switch Module Installation Guide
• M4100 Command Line Interface Manual
Refer to the M4100 Command Line Interface Manual for information about the command
structure. This provides information about the CLI commands used to configure the
switch. It provides CLI descriptions, syntax, and default values.
• M4100 Software Administration Manual
• M4100 Web User Guide
Overview of the Access and Initial Configuration Options
To configure the switch, you can access it through the console port, management VLAN
interface, or web management interface. For information about these options, see the
following sections and information:
• Use the Management VLAN Interface or Console Port for Initial Configuration on page 7
If a DHCP server exists on your network, you can perform the initial configuration through
the management VLAN interface or service port. If no DHCP server exists on your
network, you can perform the initial configuration using the CLI through the console port.
• Use the Web Management Interface for Initial Configuration on page 13
Access the web management interface through an Ethernet connection to perform the
initial configuration.
Tip: Use the web management interface for configuration instead of the CLI.
Web configuration is quicker and easier than entering the multiple
required CLI commands.
Prepare a Terminal and Access the Switch Through the
Console Port
To access the console port on the switch, you need a VT100-compatible terminal or a
computer that provides either a serial port or a USB port and that runs VT100 terminal
emulation software.