RackSwitch G8000 Application Guide
Chapter 1: Accessing the Switch
17BMD00041, November 2008
Using Telnet
A Telnet connection offers the convenience of accessing the switch from any workstation con-
nected to the network. Telnet access provides the same options for user access and administra-
tor access as those available through the console port.
To configure the switch for Telnet access, the switch must have an IP address. The switch can
get its IP address in one of two ways:
Dynamically, from a DHCP server on your network
Manually, when you configure the switch IP address
Once you have configured the switch with an IP address and gateway, you can access the
switch from any workstation connected to the management network. Telnet access provides the
same options for user and administrator access as those available through the console port.
By default, Telnet access is enabled. Use the following command to disable/enable Telnet
access:
To establish a Telnet connection to the switch, you can run the Telnet program on your work-
station and issue the Telnet command, followed by the switch IP address:
RS G8000 (config)# [no] access telnet enable
telnet <switch IP address>
