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For information about segmenting hubs using the network management mod-
ule for the hub, see the
ub Stack Management: Controlling Hubs in the
Hub Stack” section later in this chapter.
NOTE:
Hub segmentation is controlled by the master
hub. When the master hub completes its ini-
tialization, it will restore any prior segmentation
of the hubs. Therefore, if you are using a
switch or bridge to join different segments, be
sure to enable the IEEE 803.1d Spanning Tree
Protocol to prevent temporary network loops
Logging in to the Hub Console
The DFE-2600 series master hubs support user-based security that allows you
to prevent unauthorized users from accessing the hub or changing its settings.
This means that before you can access the functions of the hub, you will need
to first log into the hub, providing a password. This section tells how to log
onto the hub, and how to change your password.
Logging In
When you first connect to the hub, it will display the login screen:
