Make a Link Aggregation Connection.............................................................48
Set Up Link Aggregation Groups.....................................................................49
Manage IGMP Snooping.................................................................................50
Manage Blocking of Unknown Multicast Addresses........................................51
Manage IGMPv3 IP Header Validation............................................................52
Set Up a Static Router Port for IGMP Snooping.............................................53
Change the IP Address of the Switch..................................................................54
Reenable the DHCP Client of the Switch.............................................................55
Chapter 5 Maintain and Monitor the Switch
Change the Switch Password..............................................................................58
Check for New Switch Firmware and Upgrade the Switch...................................58
Manage the Configuration File.............................................................................60
Back Up the Switch Configuration...................................................................60
Restore the Switch Configuration....................................................................61
Return the Switch to Its Factory Default Settings.................................................62
Use the RESET Button to Reset the Switch....................................................62
Use the Management Interface to Reset the Switch.......................................63
Manage the Power Saving Mode.........................................................................63
Control the Port LEDs..........................................................................................64
Control the Power LED........................................................................................65
Change the Switch Device Name........................................................................66
Register the Switch..............................................................................................67
View System Information.....................................................................................67
View Switch Connections.....................................................................................68
View the Status of a Port......................................................................................69
Chapter 6 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting
Test a Cable Connection......................................................................................72
Reboot the Switch From the Management Interface............................................73
Detect a Network Loop........................................................................................74
Resolve a Subnet Conflict to Access the Switch..................................................74
Appendix A Factory Default Settings and Technical Specifications
Factory Settings...................................................................................................76
Technical Specifications.......................................................................................77
Appendix B Additional Switch Discovery and Access Information
Access the Switch From Any Computer...............................................................80
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Nighthawk S8000 Gaming & Streaming Advanced 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch (GS808E)
