1-11 Logging In to an Ethernet SwitchGo to these sections for information you are interested in:z Logging In to an Ethernet Switchz Introduction to the User InterfaceLogging In to an Ethernet SwitchTo manage or configure a Switch 4210, you can log in to it in one of the following three methods:z Command Line Interfacez Web-based Network Management Interfacez Network Management StationThe following table shows the configurations corresponding to each method:Method TasksLogging In Through the Console PortLogging In Through TelnetLogging In Using a ModemCommand Line InterfaceCLI ConfigurationWeb-based Network Management Interface Logging In Through the Web-based NetworkManagement InterfaceNetwork Management Station Logging In Through NMSIntroduction to the User InterfaceSupported User InterfacesThe auxiliary (AUX) port and the console port of a 3Com low-end and mid-range Ethernet switch are thesame port (referred to as console port in the following part). You will be in the AUX user interface if youlog in through this port.Switch 4210 supports two types of user interfaces: AUX and VTY.z AUX user interface: A view when you log in through the AUX port. AUX port is a line device port.z Virtual type terminal (VTY) user interface: A view when you log in through VTY. VTY port is alogical terminal line used when you access the device by means of Telnet or SSH.
