1-11 Logging In to the Switching EngineThe sample output information in this manual was created on the WX3024. The output information onyour device may vary.Logging In to the Switching EngineYou can log in to the switching engine of the device in one of the following ways:z Logging in through OAPz Logging in locally or remotely through an Ethernet port by means of Telnet or SSHz Logging in to the Web-based network management systemz Logging in through NMS (network management station)Introduction to the User InterfaceSupported User InterfacesThe auxiliary (AUX) port and the console port of the device are the same port (referred to as consoleport in the following part). You will be in the AUX user interface if you log in through this port.The device supports two types of user interfaces: AUX and VTY.z AUX user interface: A view when you log in through the console 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.Table 1-1 Description on user interfaceUser interface Applicable user Port used DescriptionAUX Users logging in throughthe console port Console port Each device can accommodateone AUX user.VTY Telnet users and SSHusers Ethernet port Each device can accommodateup to five VTY users.
