Using the Web Console

 

 

 

Parameter

Default

Description

 

 

 

Subnet Mask

255.0.0.0

Specifies the subnet mask assigned to the switch and to the

other devices on this segment of the network.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Specifies the IP address of the device that routes to different

Default Gateway

0.0.0.0

networks. A gateway must be defined if the workstation you

are going to use for switch management is located on a

 

 

 

 

different IP segment than the switch.

 

 

 

VLAN Name

default

Specifies the name of the VLAN that the switch resides in.

This VLAN must already exist.

 

 

 

 

 

3. To configure a name and contact information for the switch, enter information in these fields.

Parameter

Description

 

 

Name

Specifies the name assigned to the switch. If you are installing multiple

switches, you should give each a unique name.

 

 

 

Location

Specifies the physical location of the switch.

 

 

Contact

Specifies the name of the person responsible for the switch.

 

 

4. Click Apply.

Get IP From Description

The switch uses the Get IP From setting to determine where to get its IP address. You must use the Manual option if you want to configure multiple IP interfaces. The manual option is also more convenient if you are going to manage the switch with Telnet Console or Web Console. Both of these consoles require you to know the IP address, and although BOOTP/DHCP usually assign the same IP address when a device reboots, there is no guarantee.

•BOOTP—The switch sends out a BOOTP broadcast request when it is powered up. The BOOTP protocol allows IP addresses, network masks, and default gateways to be assigned by a central BOOTP server. If this option is set, the switch looks for a BOOTP server to provide it with this information.

•DHCP—The switch sends out a DHCP broadcast request when it is powered up. The DHCP protocol allows IP addresses, network masks, and default gateways to be assigned by a DHCP server. If this option is set, the switch looks for a DHCP server to provide it with this information.

•Manual—The switch uses the entered IP address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway. These entries should be of the form xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx, where each xxx is a number (represented in decimal form) between 0—255. The fields that require entries under this option are as follows:

—IP Address—This address should be a unique address on the network assigned to the switch by the network administrator.

—Subnet Mask—This is a bitmask that determines the extent of the subnet that the switch is on. 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 allowed.

—Default Gateway—This IP address determines where packets with a destination address outside the current subnet are sent. This is usually the address of a router or a host acting as an IP gateway. If your network is not part of an intranet, or you do not want the switch to be accessible outside your local network, you can leave this field unchanged.

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ZT 8101 10/100 specifications

The Intel ZT 8101 10/100 is a highly regarded network interface controller designed for efficient data communication in both home and enterprise environments. This versatile chip offers robust support for various networking technologies, making it suitable for a wide range of applications.

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