Fast EtherHub 3500 System User’s Guide
4-12 Configuring the System
To select a configuration item, use the arrow keys to position
the cursor (i.e., the highlighted box), and then press the [Enter]
key. Configuration items followed by dots (...) open up another
menu screen. Menu selections are briefly described in the
following table.
Field Description
Main Exit Exits the program and returns to the operating system.
Restart System Restarts the on-board management agent.
System Information Identifies the system.
Configuration SNMP Configuration Configures communities, as well as IP and IPX trap managers.
Segment Configuration Configures IP, IPX and SNMP parameters for each segment.
Hub Configuration Isolates/attaches a hub, or sets the hub’s segment;
defines attached segment for Network Management Module, and sets bootup option;
also sets protocol status for SNMP/IP, SNMP/IPX and SNMP/Ethernet.
Port Configuration Disables/enables a port, shows link and partition state, as well as allowing you to
set the communication mode to full or half-duplex for the SmartExtender Module.
Port Backups Sets up to 18 pairs of backup ports. Each pair contains a master and slave port.
The slave port is normally disabled. When master port fails, the system disables
the master port and enables the slave port to maintain the link.
Port Intrusion Control Sets the authorized entry address, and defines response for detected intrusion.
TFTP Download Downloads new version of firmware to update your system (via in-band).
Xmodem Download Downloads new version of firmware to update your system (via on-board program).
User Passwords Defines password for administrator and guest.
Console Lockout Sets the time the system will wait without receiving any keyboard input before
logging you off the configuration program.
Statistics Segment Statistics Displays network performance for each hub segment.
Hub Statistics Displays network performance for each hub.
Port Statistics Displays network performance for each port.
Table 4.3 Main Configuration Menu
Exiting the Configuration Program
Use the Exit command under the Main Menu to close the
configuration program. Note that this command and <Ctrl+E>
have the same effect.