System information

Configuring the Switch

3-4

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

STATUS 3-6

Overview Provides a basic system description, including system name, IP

address, port, trunk, and VLAN information.

3-6

Statistics Shows interface and RMON statistics for the selected port. 3-9

SYSTEM 3-12

Name Shows the name of the switch. 3-12

LAN Settings Sets the LAN IP address, subnet mask, and gateway IP address. 3-12

Password Changes the password. 3-13

Tools 3-14

Restore to Factory Defaults Force the switch to perform a power reset and restore the

original factory settings.

3-14

Upgrade Firmware Upgrade the switch system firmware using a file provided by

Edgecore.

3-15

Upload/Download

Configuration

Select to upload or download the switch system configuration

file.

3-15

Set Boot Image Select one of two software image files to run on the switch. 3-16

Restart Restarts the switch. 3-16

Static MAC Adds static MAC addresses to the switch MAC address table. 3-16

Counter Config Selects traffic statistics you want to monitor. 3-17

PORTS 3-19

Settings Configure the speed and duplex mode of ports. 3-19

Rate Limiting Sets the rate limiting parameters for ports. 3-19

Storm Control Sets the broadcast storm control parameters. 3-21

Port Mirroring Sets up the port mirroring features of the switch to enable traffic

monitoring.

3-22

Cable Diagnostic Diagnoses cable faults. 3-23

TRUNKS 3-23

Membership Selects ports to group into static trunks. 3-25

Settings Configures trunk connection settings. 3-25

Rate Limiting Sets the rate limiting parameters for trunks. 3-25

VLANS 3-26