Chapter 1: Introduction
GE-DS-82 and 82-PoE Ethernet Managed Switch User Manual 3
Cost-effective solution with SNMP monitor for Network deployment
Not only catering to the needs of easy WEB-based management but also the
centralized SNMP application to monitor the status of Switch and traffic per port, GE
Security releases the cost-effective Managed Switch. The key features are listed
below:
• WEB / SSL / Telnet / Console management
• 802.1Q / Q-in-Q VLAN
• Rapid Spanning Tree
• IGMP Snooping
• 802.1X Authentication / RADIUS
• Access Control List
• SNMP and 4 RMON groups
• 802.3af PoE (GE-DS-82-PoE)
Remote and Centralize Management installation
Afford the current network to grow and expand, the GE Security GE-DS-82 series
provide advanced WEB and SNMP management interface to fill this kind of demand.
With its built-in Web-based management, the GE-DS-82 series offers an easy-to-use,
platform-independent management and configuration facility. It supports standard
Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) and can be monitored via any
standard-based management software.
For efficient management, via WEB interface the GE-DS-82 series can be
programmed for basic switch management functions such as port speed
configuration, Port Trunking, VLAN, Port Mirroring, Rapid Spanning Tree and Misc
Configuration. Additionally, the firmware includes advanced features such as IGMP
snooping, QoS (Quality of Service), broadcast storm and bandwidth control, to
enhance bandwidth utilization.
Powerful Security
The GE Security GE-DS-82 series offers comprehensive Access Control List (ACL) for
enforcing security to the edge. Its protection mechanisms comprises of Port-based
802.1X user and device authentication. Moreover, the switch provides MAC filter and
Static MAC for enforcing security policies to the edge. The administrators can now
construct highly secured corporate networks with considerably less time and effort
than before.