Chapter 5 | Configuring the Switch |
System Information
Serial Number The serial number of the Switch is displayed..
Model Name The model name of the Switch is displayed..
Hardware version The current hardware version is displayed..
Boot Version The current boot version is displayed..
Firmware Version The current software version is displayed..
System Location Displays the location of the system if it has been defined..
System Contact The name of the administrator will appear here if it has been defined..
System Uptime Length of time the management agent has been up..
Current Time Displays the current time..
PoE Information
Maximum Available Power Displays the maximum power that can be supplied to a connected PoE device..
System Operation Status Displays the operational status of the Power over Ethernet mechanism..
Mainpower Consumption Displays the current number of watts that the Switch is providing to PoE devices..
Setup > Network Settings
Setup > Network Settings
The Network Settings screen allows you to edit the following information..
Identification
System Name Specifies the name of the Switch.. Enter the name into the text field provided.. By default, a system name is not defined..
System Location This field is used for entering a description of where the Switch is located, such as 3rd floor..
System Contact Enter the name of the administrator responsible for the system..
Object ID The system object identifier is displayed here..
Base MAC Address Physical address of a device mapped to this interface..
IP Configuration
To manually configure IP settings, you need to set an IP address and subnet mask compatible with your network.. You may also need to establish a default gateway between the Switch and management stations that exist on another network segment..
An IP address may be used for management access to the Switch over your network.. You may also need to establish a default gateway between the Switch and management stations that exist on another network segment..
Management VLAN ID of the configured VLAN
IP Address Mode Specifies whether IP functionality is enabled via manual configuration (Static), Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), or Boot Protocol (BOOTP)..
NOTE: If DHCP/BOOTP is enabled, IP will not function until a reply has been received from the server.. Requests will be broadcast periodically by the Switch for an IP address.. If the mode is set to DHCP/BOOTP and a server is not available, you can reconfigure the settings by connecting the console interface directly to a computer..
Select the IP Address Mode using the
Host Name Assign a host name to the Switch..
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