Enterasys Networks 2H258, 2E253, 2H253, 2H252 manual About This Guide, Using this Guide

About This Guide

Welcome to the Enterasys Networks SmartSwitch 2200 Series (2E253, 2H252, 2H253, and

2H258) Standalone Switches Local Management User’s Guide. This manual explains how to access and use the Enterasys Networks Local Management to manage the SmartSwitch devices. Local Management is a series of screens that enable the user to monitor and control the SmartSwitch device and its attached segments.

Important Notice

Depending on the firmware version used in the SmartSwitch device, some features described in this document may not be supported. Refer to the Release Notes shipped with the SmartSwitch device to determine which features are supported.

USING THIS GUIDE

A general working knowledge of basic network operations and an understanding of management applications is helpful before using Local Management.

This manual describes how to do the following:

•Access the Local Management application

•Identify and operate the types of fields used by Local Management

•Navigate through Local Management fields and menus

•Use Local Management screens to perform management operations

•Establish and manage Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs)

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