Getting Started
Performing Common Configuration Tasks
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Properties Page
Configuring individual ports using Cisco Smartpor t Roles
Smartport Roles make it easy to provision switch ports by automatically applying
the appropriate configuration for attached IP phones, access points, or other
devices to optimize network performance. The ESW 500 series switches support
the predefined roles listed below:
Role Description
Desktop •Optimized for desktop connectivity
•Configurable VLAN setting
•Port security enabled to limit unauthorized access to the
network
IP Phone +
Desktop •Optimized Quality of Service (QoS) for IP phone + desktop
configurations
•Voice traffic is placed on "Cisco-Voice" VLAN
•Configurable data VLAN
•QoS level assures voice-over-IP (VoIP) traffic takes precedence
•Port security enabled to limit unauthorized access to the
network