Chapter 2: Basic Switch Configuration
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Administration Information Section:
Switch Name - This parameter displays the name assigned to the
switch. To assign the switch a name, refer to “System
Management Information” on page 38.
Switch Location - This parameter displays the location of the
switch. To assign the location, refer to “System Management
Information” on page 38.
Switch Contact - This parameter displays the contact person
responsible for managing the switch. To assign the name of a
contact, refer to “System Management Information” on page 38.
System MAC Address, IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway
Section:
MAC Address - This parameter displays the MAC address of the
switch.
IP Address - This parameter displays the system IP address.
Refer to “Configuration of IP Address, Subnet Mask and Gateway
Address” on page 26 to manually assign an IP address or “DHCP
Client Configuration” on page 35 to activate the DHCP client.
Subnet Mask - This parameter displays the subnet mask for the
switch. Refer to “Configuration of IP Address, Subnet Mask and
Gateway Address” on page 26 to manually assign a subnet mask
or “DHCP Client Configuration” on page 35 to activate the DHCP
client.
Default Gateway - This parameter displays the default gateway IP
address. Refer to “Configuration of IP Address, Subnet Mask and
Gateway Address” on page 26 to manually assign a gateway
address or “DHCP Client Configuration” on page 35 to activate the
DHCP client.
Automatic Network Features Section:
DHCP Mode - This parameter displays the status of the DHCP
client on the switch. For information about setting this parameter,
refer to “DHCP Client Configuration” on page 35.
