C H A P T E R 5 Using Local Management
Configure Device
Local Management
LOCATION
Main Menu
Configure Device
Description
IP settings: Configures the switch’s IP address.
Port settings: Configures port speed, enables and disables ports, and displays link status.
Module port settings: Configures the module’s speed and duplex settings, enables and disables ports, and displays link status.
Switch settings: Sets switch identification, displays detailed information about the switch hardware and firmware, and configures some advanced switch settings.
Spanning Tree Protocol: Configures Spanning Tree for the entire switch or individual ports.
Forwarding and Filtering: Adds, removes, or locks the switch’s address table, enables IGMP snooping, and sets filters for specific MAC addresses.
Port Mirroring: Sends a copy of data from one port to another for monitoring and troubleshooting purposes.
Link Aggregation: Combines ports on the switch to increase bandwidth.
Broadcast Storm Control: Configures ports to drop excessive broadcast traffic before it floods the network.
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