SMC Networks 6152PL2 FICHE, Management Manual

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Configuring the Switch
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Main Menu
Using the onboard web agent, you can define system parameters, manage and
control the switch, and all its ports, or monitor network conditions. The following
table briefly describes the selections available from this program.
Table 3-2 Main Menu
Menu Description Page
System 3-13
System Information Provides basic system description, including contact information 3-13
Switch Information Shows the number of ports, hardware/firmware version
numbers, and power status
3-15
Bridge Extension
Configuration
Shows the bridge extension parameters 3-17
IP Configuration Sets the IP address for management access 3-18
Jumbo Frames Enables jumbo frame packets. 3-21
File Management 3-22
Auto Operation Code
Upgrade
Automatically upgrades operation code if a newer version is
found on the server
3-22
Copy Operation Allows the transfer and copying of files 3-22
HTTP Upgrade Copies operation code or configuration files from management
station to the switch
3-30
HTTP Download Copies operation code or configuration files from the switch to
the management station
3-30
Delete Allows deletion of files from the flash memory 3-26
Set Start-Up Sets the startup file 3-26
Line 3-32
Console Sets console port connection parameters 3-32
Telnet Sets Telnet connection parameters 3-34
Log 3-36
Logs Stores and displays error messages 3-36
System Logs Sends error messages to a logging process 3-36
Remote Logs Configures the logging of messages to a remote logging process 3-37
SMTP Sends an SMTP client message to a participating server. 3-39
Reset Restarts the switch 3-41
SNTP Simple Network Time Protocol 3-42
Current Time Manually sets the current time 3-43
Configuration Configures SNTP and NTP client settings, including broadcast
mode, authentication parameters or a specified list of servers
3-43