Net Optics 96547iTP, 96542iTP manual ITap Configuration, Field Name Function/Value Description

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iTap GigaBit Copper Port Aggregator

Configuring the iTap

Web Manager has both read-only and read/write fields. Use the read/write fields in the iTap Configuration section of the Web Manager page to set configuration parameters (see Figure 18).

Figure 18: iTap Configuration

The following table explains each available option. To make your changes take effect, click Submit Changes at the bottom of the page.

Field Name

Function/Value

Description

 

 

 

IP Address

0.0.0.0

IP address of the iTap. The default

 

 

IP address is 10.60.0.123. You can

 

 

change the IP address by typing a

 

 

new IP address in the text box.

 

 

 

Net Mask

0.0.0.0

Displays current Net Mask of the

 

 

iTap. The default Net Mask is

 

 

255.255.0.0. You can change the IP

 

 

address by typing a new Net Mask in

 

 

the text box.

 

 

 

Manager IP

0.0.0.0

IP Address of the computer running

Address

 

Net Optics System Manager over a

 

 

WAN. You can change the IP address

 

 

by typing a new IP address in the

 

 

text box.

 

 

 

Gateway IP

0.0.0.0

Displays current IP Address of the

Address

 

current WAN Gateway. You can

 

 

change the Gateway by typing a new

 

 

IP address in the text box.

 

 

 

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Contents User Guide ITap GigaBit Dual Port Aggregator Trademarks and Copyrights Contents Appendix B Command Line Interface Intelligent TapTM OverviewPerformance Aggregation Buffers Absorb BurstsTraffic Monitoring Access Information AnywhereSeeing is Believing Web ManagerSecurity, Visibility, and Reliability System ManagerEase of Use SupportMemory Router Side B Side a + Monitoring Device Firewall Memory About this Guide Unpacking and Inspection96542iTP Front Panel Features ITap Physical FeaturesITap Port Aggregator LEDs 96547iTP Front Panel FeaturesConfiguring the iTap Planning the InstallationUsing the Command Line Interface CLI Login and Password Prompts To access the iTap CLITip To set the current date and time To display current settingsTo disable the display and remote interfaces To rack mount the iTap To use the Help commandMounting the iTap Connecting to the Network Connecting the Management PortTo connect the iTap Management Port To connect the iTap to your network96542iTP Network Connections To connect the iTap to your monitoring device Connecting to the Monitoring Devices96547iTP Monitor Connections Connecting PowerConnecting Power Checking the InstallationDisplay Message Description DisplayPower LEDs Utilization Alarm LEDsReset Button Link LEDsTo access Web Manager Accessing Web ManagerWeb Manager Field Name Value Description Viewing System StatusField Name Description Viewing StatisticsField Name Function/Value Description ITap ConfigurationGigabit DisableTo install System Manger Installing System ManagerWelcome Dialog Box Confirm Installation Installation Complete Exploring System Manager To access System ManagerCreating a Group Using the ToolbarTo create an iTap group Tool DescriptionAdding iTaps Deleting a GroupTo delete a Group To add an iTap to the systemNew iTap Net Optics System Manager with iTap To delete an iTap from System Manager Deleting an iTapTo configure the iTap Configuring an iTapTo view iTap information Viewing iTap InformationView Type List To modify the iTap configuration Modifying an iTapMechanical ElectricalEnvironmental Optical Interface 96542iTP WiFiCopper Interface 96547iTP MemoryModels Wireless Option AccessoriesSyntax Description CommandLCD ITap GigaBit Dual Port Aggregator Page By Net Optics, Inc. All Rights Reserved

96547iTP, 96542iTP specifications

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