Chapter 5

Advanced Configuration

Admin > Reboot

The Reboot screen resets the device. The device configuration is automatically saved before the device is rebooted.

Admin > Reboot

Admin > Factory Defaults

The Factory Reset screen allows network managers to reset the device to the factory defaults shipped with the switch. Restoring factory defaults results in erasing the configuration file.

Admin > Factory Defaults

NOTE: Restoring the factory defaults will erase all configuration settings that you have made. You can save a backup of your current configuration settings from Admin > Save Configuration.

Admin > Server Logs

The Server Logs screen contains information for viewing and configuring the Remote Log Servers. New log servers can be defined, and the log severity sent to each server.

Admin > Server Logs

Server  Specifies the server to which logs can be sent.

UDP Port  Defines the UDP port to which the server logs are sent. The possible range is 1–65,535. The default value is 514.

Facility  Defines a user-defined application from which system logs are sent to the remote server. Only one facility can be assigned to a single server. If a second facility level is assigned, the first facility is overridden. All applications defined for a device utilize the same facility on a server. The field default is Local 7. The range is Local 0–Local 7.

Description  Provides a user-defined server description.

Minimum Severity  Indicates the minimum severity from which logs are sent to the server. For example, if Notice is selected, all logs from a Notice severity and higher are sent to the remote server.

Use the Add to List button to add the Server Log configuration to the Server Log Table at the bottom of the screen.

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Linksys SRW2024, SRW248G4, SRW2048, SRW224G4, SRW2016 manual Admin Reboot, Admin Factory Defaults, Admin Server Logs

SRW2016, SRW224G4, SRW2024, SRW2048, SRW248G4 specifications

The Linksys SRW2048 is a robust Layer 2 managed switch that caters to the networking needs of small to medium-sized businesses. Designed with performance and reliability in mind, it provides features that ensure optimal network efficiency and security.

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The SRW2048 also supports advanced Layer 2 management features, including VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network) support, which allows users to segment the network into smaller, manageable sections. This is crucial for improving security and performance, as it reduces unnecessary traffic and potential broadcast storms. With a VLAN configuration, businesses can group users and devices based on function or department, ensuring efficient communication within teams.

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The switch also enhances security through features such as IEEE 802.1X port security, which ensures that only authorized users can access the network. The SRW2048 supports access control lists (ACLs), allowing administrators to set specific permissions for users and devices, further tightening security.

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