vii
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
Managing System Files 2-8
Saving Configuration Settings 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 3-13
Displaying System Information 3-13
Displaying Switch Hardware/Software Versions 3-15
Displaying Bridge Extension Capabilities 3-17
Setting the Switch’s IP Address 3-18
Manual Configuration 3-19
Using DHCP/BOOTP 3-20
Enabling Jumbo Frames 3-21
Managing Firmware 3-22
Automatic Operation Code Upgrade 3-22
