Chapter 4 Software Installation

The main menu includes four sections in the Command Menu Window, namely CONFIGURATION, ADVANCED, SYSTEM TOOLS and HELP. The overall descriptions for individual sub-functions are listed as shown:

CONFIGURATION menu

•Port Configuration – configuration for communications via network

•VLAN Configuration – setup Virtual LAN, whether in tagged or untagged- based

•Trunking Configuration – Extend the limitation of bandwidth

•DHCP Configuration – setup, reserve or activate DHCP

•WAN Configuration – support Static, Dynamic and PPP over Ethernet services

•NAT Configuration – increase security for unauthorized access through WAN

ADVANCED menu

•STP Configuration - discovers and eliminates redundant paths in the network topology

•IGMP Configuration - allows the device to forward multicast traffic intelligently

•Stack Configuration - allows user to enable the stacking function of the switches.

•SNMP Configuration – monitor and oversee network

•RMON Statistics - enables various network monitors and console systems to exchange network-monitoring data

•Port Security – secure/reserve certain port/s from other user’s access

•MirrorPort Configuration – duplicate a port's traffic on a port

•Aging Control – limit the resource in the forwarding table

•Address Search – search for Host and MAC address of the connected device in the network

SYSTEM TOOLS menu

•System Clock – managed and utilize timing based function

•Remote Management - access your Compex SGX3226 through Internet (WAN) or Local Area Network.

•System Configuration – change of IP Address, Subnet Mask or Gateway

•System Information – indicates essential information of Compex SGX3226

•Change Password – amend system administrator’s password

•Firmware Upgrade – uploading latest firmware to Compex SGX3226

•Save or Reset Settings – save or reset all settings

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