IP Addressing,Access, and

Configuring

Interface

 

 

Configuring IP Addressing, Interface Access, and System Information

Overview

Overview

This chapter describes the switch configuration features available in the menu interface, CLI and web browser interface. For help on how to use these interfaces, refer to:

Chapter 2, “Using the Menu Interface”

Chapter 3, “Using the Command Line Interface (CLI)”

Chapter 4, Using the HP Web Browser Interface”

Why Configure IP Addressing? In its factory default configuration, the switch operates as a multiport learning bridge with network connectivity provided by the ports on the switch. However, to enable specific management access and control through your network, you will need IP addressing. (See table 5-1on page 5-11.)

Why Configure Interface Access and System Information? The interface access features in the switch operate properly by default. However, you can modify or disable access features to suit your particular needs. Similarly, you can choose to leave the system information parameters at their default settings. However, using these features can help you to more easily manage a group of devices across your network.

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