Switch Information
Click the Switch Information link in the Configuration menu.
Figure 7-9. Switch Information – Basic Settings window
The Switch Information window shows which (if any) external modules are installed, and the switch’s MAC Address (assigned by the factory and unchangeable). In addition, the Boot PROM and Firmware Version numbers are shown. This information is helpful to keep track of PROM and Firmware updates and to obtain the switch’s MAC address for entry into another network device’s address table – if necessary.
You can also enter the name of the System, its location, and the name and telephone number of the System Administrator. It is recommended that the person responsible for the maintenance of the network system that this Layer 3 switch is installed on be listed here.
IP Address
Configuring the Switch’s IP Address
The BOOTP and DHCP Server options for assigning the switch an IP address and subnet mask are only available when the switch is in Layer 2 Only mode. The IP Routing mode requires a manual entry of the IP address and subnet mask.
The Switch needs to have an IP address assigned to it so that an
The fields listed under the Current Settings heading are those that are currently being used by the switch. Those fields listed under the New Settings heading are those that will be used after the Apply button is clicked.
To set the switch’s IP address:
Click the IP Address link in the Configuration menu.
