Net Optics 96547iTP, 96542iTP manual Conﬁguring an iTap, To conﬁgure the iTap

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iTap GigaBit Dual Port Aggregator

Conﬁguring an iTap

You can set conﬁguration parameters of an iTap in the system from the Conﬁgure tab.

To conﬁgure the iTap:

1.Click on the icon of the iTap you want to conﬁgure and click the Conﬁgure tab as shown in Figure 33.

Figure 33: iTap Conﬁgure Tab

2.For the parameter you wish to conﬁgure, click on the corresponding value ﬁeld.

3.Select an option from the drop-down list or enter a new value from your keyboard.

4.The new conﬁguration parameters take effect next time System Manager polls the iTap.

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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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