SMC Networks SMCGS24C-Smart manual Making Network Connections, Configuring the Switch, Xii

TABLE OF CONTENTS

4	Making Network Connections	4-1
	Connecting Network Devices	4-1
	Twisted-Pair Devices	4-1
	Cabling Guidelines	4-1
	Connecting to PCs, Servers, Hubs and Switches	4-2
	Network Wiring Connections	4-3
	Fiber Optic SFP Devices	4-4
	Connectivity Rules	4-6
	1000BASE-T Cable Requirements	4-6
	1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Collision Domain	4-6
	100 Mbps Fast Ethernet Collision Domain . . . . . . . 4-7
	10 Mbps Ethernet Collision Domain	4-7
	Cable Labeling and Connection Records	4-8

5	Configuring the Switch	5-1
	Using the Web Interface	5-1
	Navigating the Web Browser Interface	5-2
	Home Page	5-2
	Configuration Options	5-3
	Panel Display	5-3
	Main Menu	5-4
	Web Configuration	5-6
	Displaying Status Overview	5-6
	Showing Port Statistics	5-9
	Displaying System Name	5-12
	Setting the Switch’s IP Address	5-13
	Configuring the Logon Password	5-14
	Tools	5-15
	Register Product	5-18
	Static MAC	5-18
	Counter Config	5-19
	Port Configuration	5-20
	Configuring Rate Limits	5-21
	Storm Control	5-23
	Port Mirroring	5-24
	Cable Diagnostic	5-25
	Trunks Membership	5-26

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