Chapter 4 | Configuration Using the |
Device Information
System Name Displays the name of the Switch, if one has been entered on the Setup tab’s Network Settings screen.
IP Address The IP address assigned to the Switch. The Switch’s default IP address is 192.168.1.254. This setting can be configured from the Setup tab’s Network Settings screen.
Subnet Mask The Subnet Mask assigned to the Switch. The default subnet mask is 255.255.255.0. This setting can be configured from the Setup tab’s Network Settings screen.
DNS Server The IP address of your ISP’s server that translates the names of websites into IP addresses. This setting can be configured from the Setup tab’s Network Settings screen.
Default Gateway The IP address of the gateway router between the Switch and management stations on other network segments. The default Gateway Address is 0.0.0.0. This setting can be configured from the Setup tab’s Network Settings screen.
NOTE: The Default Gateway cannot be configured if the system IP address is set to 192.168.1.254. (The system IP Address is set using Setup > Network Settings.).
Address Mode Specifies whether IP functionality is enabled via manual configuration (Static) or Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). This setting can be configured from the Setup tab’s Network Settings screen. The default setting is DHCP.
Base MAC Address Displays the MAC address of the Switch.
System Information
NOTE: The Jumbo Frame setting applies ONLY to the SLM2024 and SLM2048 Smart Switches. Other Smart Switches do not support this feature.
Jumbo Frame (SLM2024 and SLM2048 only) This setting enables or disables Jumbo frames on the Switch. A maximum packet size of 9 KB is supported. Jumbo frames allow data to be transmitted using fewer frames, providing lower overhead, quicker processing time, and fewer interruptions. Select either Enable to enable the Jumbo frames feature, or Disable (default) to disable it.
Model Name Displays the model name of the Switch.
Hardware version Displays the Switch’s current hardware version.
Boot Version Displays the current boot version of the Switch.
Firmware Version Displays the Switch’s current software version
System Location Displays the location of the system if it has been defined. This setting can be configured from the Setup tab’s Network Settings screen.
System Contact The name of the administrator appears here, if one has been defined.This setting can be configured from the Setup tab’s Network Settings screen.
System Up Time Displays the length of time that has elapsed since the Switch was last reset.
Current Time Displays the current time. This setting can be configured from the Setup tab’s Time screen.
Click Save Settings to save your changes. Click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes.
Setup > Network Settings
Setup > Network Settings
The Network Settings screen allows you to edit the following information. Many of these fields are displayed on the Summary screen where they cannot be edited.
Identification
System Name Specifies the name of the Switch. Enter the name into the text field provided. By default, a system name is not defined.
System Location This field is used to enter a description of where the Switch is physically located, such as 3rd Floor.
System Contact Enter the name of the administrator responsible for the system.
Base MAC Address Displays the physical address of the Switch.
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