Preface
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Section 1, “Introduction” – Describes the Switch and its features.
Section 2, “Unpacking and Setup” – Helps you get started with the basic installation of the Switch..
Section 3, “Identifying External Components” – Describes the front panel, rear panel, side panels, and LED indicators of the Switch.
Section 4, “Connecting the Switch” – Tells how you can connect the Switch to your Ethernet/Fast Ethernet network.
Section 5, “Introduction to Switch Management” – Introduces basic Switch management features, including password protection, SNMP settings, IP address assignment, and connecting devices to the Switch.
Section 6,
Section 7, “Configuration” – A detailed discussion about configuring some of the basic functions of the Switch, including accessing the Switch information, using the Switch's utilities and setting up network configurations, such as Quality of Service, Port Mirroring, and configuring the Spanning Tree.
Section 8, “Security” – Provides a description of the security features of the Switch, including Trusted Host, Secure Socket Layer (SSL), Secure Shell (SSH), and Access Authentication Control.
Section 9, “Management” – A discussion of the management features of the Switch, including User Accounts and SNMP. Section 10, “Monitoring” – Features graphs and windows used in monitoring features and packets on the Switch.
Section 11, “Maintenance” – Features information on Switch utility functions, including TFTP Services, Ping History, Save Changes, Switch History, and Reboot Services.
Appendix A, “Technical Specifications” – The technical specifications of the
Intended Readers
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Notes, Notices, and Cautions
NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your device.
NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem.
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