Linksys SLM248G Switch User Manual


 
Chapter 4
Configuration Using the Web-based Utility
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Business Series Smart Gigabit Ethernet Switch
Device Information
System Name Displays the name of the Switch, if one has
been entered on the Setup tab’s Network Settings screen.
IP Address The IP address assigned to the Switch. The
Switch’s default IP address is 192.168.1.254. This setting
can be configured from the Setup tab’s Network Settings
screen.
Subnet Mask The Subnet Mask assigned to the Switch.
The default subnet mask is 255.255.255.0. This setting
can be configured from the Setup tab’s Network Settings
screen.
DNS Server The IP address of your ISP’s server that
translates the names of websites into IP addresses. This
setting can be configured from the Setup tab’s Network
Settings screen.
Default Gateway The IP address of the gateway router
between the Switch and management stations on other
network segments. The default Gateway Address is
0.0.0.0. This setting can be configured from the Setup
tab’s Network Settings screen.
NOTE: The Default Gateway cannot be
configured if the system IP address is set to
192.168.1.254. (The system IP Address is set
using Setup > Network Settings.).
Address Mode Specifies whether IP functionality is
enabled via manual configuration (Static) or Dynamic
Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). This setting can be
configured from the Setup tab’s Network Settings screen.
The default setting is DHCP.
Base MAC Address Displays the MAC address of the
Switch.
System Information
NOTE: The Jumbo Frame setting applies ONLY
to the SLM2024 and SLM2048 Smart Switches.
Other Smart Switches do not support this
feature.
Jumbo Frame (SLM2024 and SLM2048 only) This
setting enables or disables Jumbo frames on the Switch.
A maximum packet size of 9 KB is supported. Jumbo
frames allow data to be transmitted using fewer frames,
providing lower overhead, quicker processing time, and
fewer interruptions. Select either Enable to enable the
Jumbo frames feature, or Disable (default) to disable it.
Model Name Displays the model name of the Switch.
Hardware version Displays the Switch’s current hardware
version.
Boot Version Displays the current boot version of the
Switch.
Firmware Version Displays the Switch’s current software
version
System Location Displays the location of the system if it
has been defined. This setting can be configured from the
Setup tab’s Network Settings screen.
System Contact The name of the administrator appears
here, if one has been defined. This setting can be configured
from the Setup tab’s Network Settings screen.
System Up Time Displays the length of time that has
elapsed since the Switch was last reset.
Current Time Displays the current time. This setting can
be configured from the Setup tab’s Time screen.
Click Save Settings to save your changes. Click Cancel
Changes to cancel your changes.
Setup > Network Settings
Setup > Network Settings
The Network Settings screen allows you to edit the
following information. Many of these fields are displayed
on the Summary screen where they cannot be edited.
Identification
System Name Specifies the name of the Switch. Enter
the name into the text field provided. By default, a system
name is not defined.
System Location This field is used to enter a description
of where the Switch is physically located, such as 3rd
Floor.
System Contact Enter the name of the administrator
responsible for the system.
Base MAC Address
Displays the physical address of the
Switch
.