
ES-305 User’s Guide
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CHAPTER 1
Introducing the ES-305
This chapter introduces the main applications and features of the ES-305. It also introduces the
ways you can manage the ES-305.
1.1 Overview
The ES-305 is an intelligent five-port Ethernet switch. Use it to connect up to four devices to
your network. The following figure shows the ES-305 (A) connecting several devices (1 ~ 4)
and allowing them to communicate with one another and access the Internet through the
Internet Service Provider’s network switch (B).
Figure 1 Internet Access through the ES-305
1.2 Ways to Manage the ES-305
Use any of the following methods to manage the ES-305.
• Web Configurator. This is recommended for everyday management of the ES-305 using a
(supported) web browser. See Chapter 2 on page 25.
• Command Line Interface. Line commands are mostly used for troubleshooting by service
engineers.
• FTP. Use File Transfer Protocol for firmware upgrades and configuration backup/restore.
• SNMP. The device can be monitored and/or managed by an SNMP manager.
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