4.5.6.1 Subnet Configuration

Use this menu to specify an IP interface for any VLAN configured on this switch that needs to communicate with a device outside of its own group (that is, another network segment). You also need to define a VLAN for each IP subnet connected directly to this switch. Note that you must first create a VLAN as described under “Configuring Virtual LANs” before configuring the corresponding subnet. If you need to manage the switch in-band then you must define the IP subnet address for at least one VLAN.

Parameter

Description

IP Address

The IP address associated with the specified VLAN interface. In general, it is the

 

router IP address for the specified VLAN members.

Subnet Mask

A template that identifies the address bits in the host address used for routing to

 

specific subnets. Each bit that corresponds to a “1” is part of the network / subnet

 

number; and each bit that corresponds to “0” is part of the host number.

VLAN

The VLAN associated with this IP interface.

RIP

Routing Information Protocol for unicast routing.

OSPF

Open Shortest Path First unicast routing protocol.

DVMRP

Distance-Vector Multicast Routing Protocol.

 

 

NOTE: Use the <Next Page> and <Prev Page> buttons to scroll through the subnet configuration table. To display a specific page, set the page number in the Page field and then press <Apply>. To modify an IP interface, highlight the entry in the table and press Enter. To add an IP interface, press <Add>.

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