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GigaX2008EX L2 Managed Switch User Manual
Table of Contents
1 Introduction ............................................................................1
1.1 L2 managed features
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1.2 Conventions used in this document
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1.2.1 Notations
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1.2.2 Typography
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1.2.3 Symbols
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2 Getting to know the GigaX2008EX .......................................3
2.1 Package contents
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2.2 Front Panel
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2.3 Rear Panel
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2.4 Technical specifications
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3 Quick start guide ...................................................................6
3.1 Part 1 — Install the hardware
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3.1.1 Install the switch on a flat surface
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3.1.2 Mount the switch on a rack
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3.2 Part 2 — Set up the switch
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3.2.1 Connect the console port
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3.2.2 Connect to the computers or a LAN
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3.2.3 Attach the power adapter
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3.3 Part 3 — Basic switch setting for management
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3.3.1 Setting up through the console port
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3.3.2 Setting up through the Web interface
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4 Management with the Web Interface .................................11
4.1 Log into Web user interface
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4.2 Functional layout
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4.2.1 Menu navigation tips
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4.2.2 Commonly used buttons and icons
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