How do you change settings on a Dell switch?
How do you change settings on a Dell switch?
Hey, we have a Dell N2024 Network Switch around our place and I was wondering if there is another way to see its GUI instead of just opening it up on a web browser. If I could buy a serial port to VGA adapter, would that let me access the GUI, or are the serial ports meant only for accessing the command line with things like Putty? Honestly, I am pretty new to networking hardware and the manual didn't help me figure this out. Thanks!
I don't know of any serial to vga adapter. Serial ports are extremely slow compared to most things. The default is 9.8kbps and I think it goes to about 111kbps maximum. Note this is not megabits it is kilobits. There just is not enough bandwidth to run a monitor....besides the switch would have to support it. Most times the console interface is very simple and only uses command lines. Some have a very primitive menu system. This is a commercial switch it requires quit a bit a knowledge in the knowing what you want to setup. The configuration itself tends to not be complex so it can easily be done via command line. Sometimes it is easier than clicking though menus when you can cut and paste your changes. These type of switches tend to be massively complex because they support so many different features....most of which you will likely never use.