Management Interface (VLAN ID) |
The ID of the management VLAN through which
the switch is managed. This setting can be configured during
Express Setup when the switch was initially configured or
was changed through a Network Assistant or command-line interface
(CLI) configuration session. The default management VLAN ID
is 1.
This information cannot be modified through device manager.
Use Network Assistant or CLI to change this setting.
The management VLAN is the broadcast domain where management
traffic is sent between specific users or devices. It provides
broadcast control and security for management traffic that
should be limited to a specific group of users. |
IP Address |
The IP address is a unique identifier for the switch in
a network. The format is a 32-bit numeric address written
as four numbers separated by periods. Each number can be from
0 to 255.
Note: Make sure that the IP address that
you assign to the switch is not being used by another device
in your network. |
IP Subnet Mask List |
The subnet mask is the network address that identifies
the subnetwork (subnet) to which the switch belongs. Subnets
are used to segment the devices in a network into smaller
groups. |
Default Gateway |
The IP address for the default gateway. A gateway is a
router or a dedicated network device that enables the switch
to communicate with devices in other networks or subnetworks.
Note: You must specify a default gateway if your management
workstation and the switch are in different networks or subnetworks.
Otherwise, the switch and your management workstation will
not be able to communicate with each other. |
Switch Password |
The password for the switch can be from 1 to 25 alphanumeric
characters, can start with a number, is case sensitive, and
allows embedded spaces. The password cannot contain a ? or
a tab, and does not allow spaces at the beginning or end. |
Confirm Switch Password |
Enter the switch password again. |
Host Name |
A name for the switch. The name is limited to 31 alphanumeric
characters. The name cannot contain a ?, a space, or a tab.
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System Contact |
The name of the administrator for the switch or network.
The name cannot contain a ? or a tab. |
System Location |
The physical location of the switch. The location name cannot
contain a ? or a tab. |
Telnet Access |
Click Enable if you are going to use Telnet
to access the switch CLI. |
Telnet Password |
If you enable Telnet access, we recommend that you also
set a Telnet password.
The Telnet password can be from 1 to 25 alphanumeric characters,
is case sensitive, and allows embedded spaces. The password
cannot contain a ? or a tab, and does not allow spaces at
the beginning or end. |
Confirm Telnet Password |
Enter the Telnet password again. |
SNMP |
Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is a set of
protocols for managing complex networks. Enable SNMP if you
plan to manage the switch through CiscoWorks or other network
management applications.
Click Enable to enable SNMP on the switch. The default
is Disable. |
SNMP Read Community |
The Read community string operates as a password that
enables the switch to validate Get (read-only) requests from
a network management station. If you set the SNMP read community,
users can access MIB objects, but cannot modify them.
The string can be up to 32 characters. The string cannot
contain a ?, a space, or a tab. The Read community string
cannot be the same as the Write community string. |
SNMP Write Community |
The Write community string operates as a password that
enables the switch to validate Set (read-write) requests from
a network management station. If you set the SNMP write community,
users can access and modify MIB objects.
The string can be up to 32 characters. The string cannot
contain a ?, a space, or a tab. The Write community string
cannot be the same as the Read community string. |