DGS-3700-12/DGS-3700-12G Series Layer 2 Gigabit Ethernet Switch User Manual
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Parameter Description
Static Allows the entry of an IP address, Subnet Mask, and a Default Gateway for th e Switch. These
fields should be of the form xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx, where each xxx is a number (represented in d ecimal
form) between 0 and 255. This address should be a unique address on th e network assigned for
use by the network administrator.
DHCP The Switch will send out a DHCP broadcast request when it is po wered up. The DHCP protocol
allows IP addresses, network masks, and default gateways to be assigned b y a DHCP server. If
this option is set, the Switch will first look for a DHCP server to provide it with this inform ation
before using the default or previously entered settings.
BOOTP The Switch will send out a BOOTP broadcast request when it is powered up. The BOOTP
protocol allows IP addresses, network masks, and default gateways to be assigned b y a central
BOOTP server. If this option is set, the Switch will first look for a BO OTP ser ver to pr ovide it with
this information before using the default or previously entered settings.
IP Interface This field displays the IP Interface that is currently being us ed on the Switch.
Management
VLAN Name
This allows the entry of a VLAN Name from which a managem ent station will be allowed to
manage the Switch using TCP/IP (in-band via web manager or Telnet). M ana gem ent s ta tio ns th at
are on VLANs other than the one entered here will not be able to manage the Switch in-band
unless their IP addresses are entered in the Security IP Management wind ow. If VLANs have
not yet been configured for the Switch, the default VLAN contains all of the S witch's ports . There
are no entries in the Security IP Management table, by default, so any management s tation that
can connect to the Switch can access the Switch until a management VLA N is specified or
Management Station IP Addresses are assigned.
Interface Admin
State This field enables or disables the Interface Admin State. When the state is enabled, the IPv4
processing will be started when the IPv4 address is configured on the IPIF. The IPv6 processing
will be started when the IPv6 address is explicitly configured on the IPIF.
IPv4 Address The address should specify a host address and length of the network prefix. There can be
multiple IPv4 addresses defined on an interface. Thus, as a ne w address is defined, it is added on
this IP Interface.
Subnet Mask A Bitmask that determines the extent of the subnet that the Switch is o n. Should be of th e form
xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx, where each xxx is a number (represented in decimal) bet ween 0 and 255. The
value should be 255.0.0.0 for a Class A network, 255.255.0.0 for a Class B network, and
255.255.255.0 for a Class C network, but custom subnet masks are allo wed.
Gateway IP address that determines where packets with a destination a ddress outside the current subnet
should be sent. This is usually the address of a router or a host ac ting as an IP gate way. If your
network is not part of an Intranet, or you do not want the Switch to be accessi ble outside your
local network, you can leave this field unchanged.
Click Apply to implement changes made.