Chapter 4 The Web Configurator

Table 4 Navigation Panel Links (continued)

LINK

DESCRIPTION

Diagnostic

This link takes you to a screen where you can view system logs and test

 

port(s).

 

 

Syslog

This link takes you to screens where you can setup system logs and a

 

system log server.

 

 

Cluster

This link takes you to screens where you can configure clustering

Management

management and view its status.

 

 

MAC Table

This link takes you to a screen where you can view the MAC addresses

 

(and types) of devices attached to what ports and VLAN IDs.

 

 

ARP Table

This link takes you to a screen where you can view the MAC addresses –

 

IP address resolution table.

 

 

Configure

This link takes you to a screen where you can copy attributes of one port

Clone

to other ports.

 

 

4.3.1 Change Your Password

After you log in for the first time, it is recommended you change the default administrator password. Click Management > Access Control > Logins to display the next screen.

Figure 19 Change Administrator Login Password

4.4 Saving Your Configuration

When you are done modifying the settings in a screen, click Apply to save your changes back to the run-time memory. Settings in the run-time memory are lost when the Switch’s power is turned off.

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