7 Configuration Menu

7.1Main Menu

The main menu function selections are listed below:

1.Port Status

2.Port Config

3.Mirror Config

4.VLAN Config

5.Misc Config

6.Save Config

7.Load Default

Now we use the 8 ports switch as an example for explanation; the functions of 4 ports switch is the

same as 8 ports switch.

When you connect the switch through console port, the first menu you will see is as below:

LevelOne GSW-0840T

8-Port Gigabit Smart Switch

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Main Menu

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<1> Port Status <2> Port Config <3> Mirror Config <4> VLAN Config <5> Misc Config <6> Save Config <7> Load Default

<+>:Next Item

<->:Back

<ESC>:Exit

<Enter>:Toggle

Version A1

You can press the -/+ key (on the right hand side of the keyboard) for moving up and down the menu bar, or you can choose the number 1 to 7 to select the item. When the menu bar stops on the right item that you want to execute, press “Enter” to go into the sub-menu.

7.2Port Status

When you go into the “Port Status” sub-menu, the current state will be scanned for all 4 ports of the Switch and shown on the screen as follow:

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LevelOne GSW-0440T, GSW-0840T manual Main Menu, Port Status

GSW-0840T, GSW-0440T specifications

LevelOne GSW-0440T and GSW-0840T are high-performance unmanaged Gigabit switches designed to optimize network connectivity for small to medium-sized businesses. These devices offer reliable and efficient solutions to ensure seamless data transmission across local area networks (LAN).

The GSW-0440T model features four Gigabit Ethernet ports, while the GSW-0840T is equipped with eight. Both switches are designed to support auto-negotiation for selecting the best speed and duplex mode, making them compatible with a wide range of devices, including workstations, printers, and servers. This feature enables businesses to easily expand their networks without the need for complex configurations.

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