SMC Networks SMC8150L2 manual Contents

Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction	1-1
Key Features	1-1
Description of Software Features	1-2
System Defaults	1-6

Chapter 2: Initial Configuration	2-1
Connecting to the Switch	2-1
Configuration Options	2-1
Required Connections	2-2
Remote Connections	2-3
Basic Configuration	2-3
Console Connection	2-3
Setting Passwords	2-4
Setting an IP Address	2-4
Manual Configuration	2-4
Dynamic Configuration	2-5
Enabling SNMP Management Access	2-6
Community Strings (for SNMP version 1 and 2c clients)	2-6
Trap Receivers	2-7
Configuring Access for SNMP Version 3 Clients	2-8
Saving Configuration Settings	2-8
Managing System Files	2-9

Chapter 3: Configuring the Switch	3-1
Using the Web Interface	3-1
Navigating the Web Browser Interface	3-2
Home Page	3-2
Configuration Options	3-3
Panel Display	3-3
Main Menu	3-4
Basic Configuration	3-10
Displaying System Information	3-10
Displaying Switch Hardware/Software Versions	3-11
Displaying Bridge Extension Capabilities	3-13
Setting the Switch’s IP Address	3-14
Manual Configuration	3-15
Using DHCP/BOOTP	3-16
Enabling Jumbo Frames	3-17
Managing Firmware	3-17
Downloading System Software from a Server	3-18

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