User Guide

Chapter 5
Advanced Configuration
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WebView Switches
IP Address The IP address assigned to the Switch. This
setting can be configured from the Setup tab’s Network
Settings screen.
Subnet Mask The Subnet Mask assigned to the Switch.
This setting can be configured from the Setup tab’s
Network Settings screen.
DNS Servers The IP address of your ISP’s server that
translates the names of websites into IP addresses. This
setting can be configured from the Setup tab’s Network
Settings screen.
Default Gateway The IP address of the gateway router
between the Switch and management stations on other
network segments. This setting can be configured from
the Setup tab’s Network Settings screen.
Address Mode Specifies whether IP functionality is
enabled via manual configuration (Static) or Dynamic
Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). This setting can be
configured from the Setup tab’s Network Settings screen.
Base MAC Address Displays the MAC address of the
Switch.
System Information
Serial Number Displays the Switch’s Serial Number.
Model Name Displays the model name of the Switch.
Hardware Version Displays the Switch’s current hardware
version.
Boot Version Displays the current boot version of the
Switch.
Firmware Version Displays the Switch’s software
version.
System Location Displays the location of the system if it
has been defined. This setting can be configured from the
Setup tab’s Network Settings screen.
System Contact The name of the administrator appears
here, if one has been defined. This setting can be configured
from the Setup tab’s Network Settings screen.
System Up Time Displays the length of time that has
elapsed since the Switch was last reset.
Current Time Displays the current time. This setting can
be configured from the Setup tab’s Time screen.
Setup > Network Settings
The Network Settings screen allows you to assign DHCP
or static IP settings to interfaces and assign default
gateways.
Setup > Network Settings
Identification
System Name Specifies the name of the Switch. Enter
the name into the text field provided. By default, a system
name is not defined.
System Location This field is used to enter a description
of where the Switch is physically located, such as 3rd
Floor.
System Contact Enter the name of the administrator
responsible for the system.
System Object ID Displays t he system object identifier.
Base MAC Address Displays the physical address of the
Switch .
IP Configuration
Management VLAN This drop-down menu allows you to
select the Management VLAN.
IP Address Mode Specifies whether IP functionality is
enabled via manual configuration (Static) or Dynamic
Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). Select Static or
DHCP from the drop-down menu. Selecting Static will
allow you to enter a static IP address, subnet mask and
default gateway using the text field provided. The default
setting is DHCP.
Host Name Enter the DHCP Host Name here.
IP Address If you are using a static IP address, enter the
IP address here.
Subnet Mask If you are using a static IP address, enter
the subnet mask for the currently configured IP address.
Default Gateway If you are using a static IP address,
enter the IP address of the default gateway.
DNS Server If you are using a static IP address, enter the
IP address of the DNS server. A second DNS address can be
specified in the additional text field provided.