Chapter 5 Switching

Switching module is used to configure the basic functions of the switch, including four submenus: Port, LAG, Traffic Monitor and MAC Address.

5.1 Port

The Port function, allowing you to configure the basic features for the port, is implemented on the Port Config, Port Mirror, Port Security, Port Isolation and Loopback Detection pages.

5.1.1 Port Config

On this page, you can configure the basic parameters for the ports. When the port is disabled, the packets on the port will be discarded. Disabling the port which is vacant for a long time can reduce the power consumption effectively. And you can enable the port when it is in need.

The parameters will affect the working mode of the port, please set the parameters appropriate to your needs.

Choose the menu Switching→Port→Port Config to load the following page.

Figure 5-1Port Config

The following entries are displayed on this screen

¾ Port Config

 

Port Select:

Click the Select button to quick-select the corresponding port

 

based on the port number you entered.

Select:

Select the desired port for configuration. It is multi-optional.

Port:

Displays the port number.

Description:

Give a description to the port for identification.

Status:

Allows you to Enable/Disable the port. When Enable is selected,

 

the port can forward the packets normally.

Speed and Duplex:

Select the Speed and Duplex mode for the port. The device

 

connected to the switch should be in the same Speed and

 

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