Compaq 2724 Switch User Manual


 
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Managing the Hub
Writer:
Chris Seiter
Project:
Compaq Netelligent 2724/2824 Dual-Speed Hub User Guide
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File Name:
2824_5.DOC
Last Saved On:
06/25/97 5:32 PM
IP Protocols
The hub supports the following IP protocols:
UDP (User Datagram Protocol)
Provides non-guaranteed delivery service over IP. The hub
implements a full UDP stack. Supports IP fragmentation maximum
packet size of 1520 bytes.
ARP (Address Resolution Protocol)
Allows discovery of the hardware address associated with a given
IP address
ICMP (Internet Control Messages Protocol)
Provides error and control messages. A Ping packet is a type of
ICMP packet.
SNMP (Simple Network Management
Protocol)
Allows management of a network node by another node. The hub
provides full support of SNMP and implements several standard
MIBs as well as product-specific MIBs.
BOOTP (Boot Protocol)
Allows a network node to automatically obtain its IP configuration
from a central BOOTP server; an alternative to individually
configuring each node. Also used to trigger a TFTP firmware
download.
TFTP (Trivial File Transfer Protocol)
Supported for firmware upgrades
TCP (Transmission Control Protocol)
Provides guaranteed delivery service over IP. It is required for Telnet
support.
Telnet
Provides terminal emulation over a network. This is the VT100
interface.
IP Autodiscovery
The hub supports a generic IP autodiscovery method used by many of the
leading SNMP management platforms (such as HP OpenView, SunNet
Manager, IBM NetView 6000). This method lets the management platforms
automatically discover managing 2824 hub in the network.