Telnet

To display the Telnet window, choose Maintenance > Telnet.

Click the Launch a Telnet Console link on the Telnet window to open a Telnet session. In a Telnet session, you can log on to the switch from a remote network station and access the switch command-line interface (CLI). The CLI provides a comprehensive set of features for configuring and monitoring the switch.

When prompted for a Telnet password, use the Telnet password assigned to the switch.

When prompted for a Telnet userid and password, use the Telnet userid and password assigned to the switch.

Note that the switch must have Telnet access enabled to access the switch CLI through a Telnet session. Use the Express Setup window to change the Telnet settings. For the default Telnet userid and password, see Express Setup Optional Settings.

For more information about the CLI, see the switch software configuration guide and the switch command reference. The Support window provides a link to the switch documentation.

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