Nortel Networks 4050 User Manual

Preface

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The document provides instructions for initializing and customizing the features 
using the Command Line Interface (CLI). To learn the basic structure and 
operation of the Nortel SNAS 4050 CLI, refer to 

This reference guide provides links to where the function and syntax of each CLI 
command are described in the document. For information on accessing the CLI, 
see 

Security & Routing Element Manager (SREM) is a graphical user interface (GUI) 
that runs in an online, interactive mode. SREM allows the management of 
multiple devices (for example, the Nortel SNAS 4050) from one application. To 
use SREM, you must have network connectivity to a management station running 
SREM in one of the supported environments. For instructions on installing and 
starting SREM, refer to Installing and Using the Security & Routing Element 
Manager (320199-A).

This guide is intended for network administrators who have the following 
background:

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basic knowledge of networks, Ethernet bridging, and IP routing

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familiarity with networking concepts and terminology

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experience with windowing systems or GUIs

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basic knowledge of network topologies

Before using this guide, you must complete the following procedures. For a new 
switch:

Install the switch.

For installation instructions, see Nortel Secure Network Access Switch 4050 
Installation Guide (320846-A).

Connect the switch to the network.

For more information, see 

Ensure that you are running the latest version of Nortel SNAS 4050 software. For 
information about upgrading the Nortel SNAS 4050, see 

.