There is no end of different situations in which configurations have to be carried out, or ways in which operators prefer to work. This is why the device offers a wide range of ways to set up the configuration:
- LANconfig – the menu-driven, clearly structured and easy way to set almost all parameters for a device. LANconfig requires a configuration PC with a current Windows operating system. Please refer to section LANconfig – configuring devices for further information.
- WEBconfig – this software is an integral part of the device LCOS. This makes WEBconfig operating-system agnostic; all you need is a web browser on the configuration PC. Please refer to section WEBconfig for further information.
- LANCOM Management Cloud – is the cloud-based management system that intelligently organizes, optimizes and controls your entire network architecture in WAN, LAN, WLAN and SECURITY. Please refer to section LANCOM Management Cloud (LMC).
- Terminal program – as an alternative to LANconfig, you can also use terminal programs (such as HyperTerminal or PuTTY) to configure a device from the command line interface (CLI). Depending on the program’s range of functions, either via the serial interface or an IP network can be used for communications. The protocols available within IP networks are Telnet, SSH and TFTP.
- SNMP management program – as an alternative to LANconfig, you can also use device-independent IP network management programs based on the SNMP protocol.
The following table shows the various ways that you can access the configuration:
| Used software | [W]LAN, [W]WAN (inband) | Config interface (outband) |
|---|---|---|
| LANconfig | Yes | Yes |
| WEBconfig | Yes | No |
| LANCOM Management Cloud | Yes | No |
| Serial client | No | Yes |
| Telnet client | Yes | No |
| SSH client | Yes | No |
| TFTP client | Yes | No |
| SNMP management program | Yes | No |
Important: Please note that all methods access the same configuration data. For example, any changes you make to the settings in LANconfig also directly effect the values under WEBconfig and Telnet.
