General Configuration Using Local Management

Setting the Host IP Address

To set the host IP address, perform the following steps:

1.Use the arrow keys to highlight the Host IP Address field.

2.Enter the IP address using Decimal Dotted Notation (DDN) format. For example: 134.141.25.17

3.Press ENTER. If the IP address entered was a valid format, the cursor returns to the beginning of the Host IP Address field. If the entry was not valid, the Event Message field displays “INVALID IP ADDRESS OR FORMAT ENTERED”. Local Management does not alter the current value and refreshes the Host IP Address field with the previous value.

4.Use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE command field.

5.Press ENTER. The Event Message field at the top of the screen displays “SAVED OK”.

Setting the Subnet Mask

Subnets are logical divisions of the network. To change the Subnet Mask from its default value, perform the following steps:

1.Use the arrow keys to highlight the Subnet Mask field.

2.Enter the Subnet Mask using Dotted Decimal Notation (DDN) format. Values for each decimal can be from 0 to 255.

For example: 255.255.0.0

3.Press ENTER. If the Subnet Mask entered was a valid format, the cursor returns to the beginning of the Subnet Mask field. If the entry was not valid, the Event Message field displays “INVALID SUBNET MASK OR FORMAT ENTERED”. Local Management does not alter the current value and refreshes the Subnet Mask field with the previous value.

4.Use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE command field.

5.Press ENTER. The Event Message field at the top of the screen displays “SAVED OK”.

Setting the Default Gateway

To set the Default Gateway, perform the following steps:

1.Use the arrow keys to highlight the Default Gateway field.

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CSX400-DC, CSX400 specifications

Cabletron Systems was a leading developer of networking solutions, and its CSX400 and CSX200 series of high-performance switches represent some of the key innovations in the field of enterprise networking during their time. Both models were geared towards enhancing network reliability, efficiency, and speed, particularly in environments where heavy data traffic and complex networking demands were prevalent.

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