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2. Requirements
z Workstations running Windows 7/8/10/11, macOS 10.12 or later, Linux
Kernel 2.6.18 or later, or other modern operating systems are compatible
withTCP/IPprotocols.
z WorkstationsareinstalledwithEthernetNIC(NetworkInterfaceCard)
z Serial Port Connection(Terminal)
The above workstations come with COM port (DB9) or USB-to-RS232
converter.
The above workstations have been installed with terminal emulator,
such as Tera Term, PuTTY or Hyper Terminal included in Windows
XP/2003.
Serial cable -- one end is attached to the RS232 serial port, while the
otherendtotheconsoleportoftheManagedMetroSwitch.
z Ethernet Port Connection
Network cables -- Use standard network (UTP) cables with RJ45 connec-
tors.
TheabovePCisinstalledwithWebbrowser.
It is recommended to use Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge or
Mozilla Firefox to access the Managed Metro Switch. If the Web
interface of the Managed Metro Switch is not accessible, please
turnofftheanti-virussoftwareorfirewallandthentryitagain.