Configuring the Switch

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Main Menu

Using the onboard web agent, you can define system parameters, manage an d

control the switch, and all its ports, or monitor network conditions. The following

table briefly describes the selections available from this program.

Table 3-2. Main Menu

Menu Description Page
System 3-8
System Information Provides basic system description, including contac t information 3-8
Switch Information Shows the number of ports, hardware/firmware version
numbers, and power status
3-9
Bridge Extension Shows the bridge extension parameters 3-11
IP Configuration Sets the IP address for management access 3-12
File 3-15
Copy Allows the transfer and copying files 3-15
Delete Allows deletion of files from the flash memory 3-16
Set Startup Sets the startup file 3-16
Line 3-19
Console Sets console port connection parameter s 3-20
Telnet Sets Telnet connection parameters. 3-22
Log 3-25
Logs Stores and displays error messages 3-23
System Logs Sends error messages to a logging p rocess 3-2 3
Remote Logs Configures the logging of messages to a remote logging proce ss 3-25
Reset Restarts t he switch 3-27
SNTP 3-27
Configuration Configures SNTP client settings, including broadcast mode or a
specified list of servers
3-28
Clock Time Zone Sets the local time zone for the system clock 3-29
SNMP 3-29
Configuration Configures community strings and related trap functions 3-30
Security 3-32
User Accounts Assigns a new password for the current user 3-32
Authentication Settings Configures authentication sequence, RADIUS and TACACS 3-34
HTTPS Settings Configures secure HTTP settings 3-37