SMC Networks 100 Switch User Manual


 
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NTRODUCTION
This switch provides a broad range of features for Layer 2 switching. It
includes a management agent that allows you to configure the features
listed in this manual. The default configuration can be used for most of the
features provided by this switch. However, there are many options that you
should configure to maximize the switch’s performance for your particular
network environment.
Key Features
Table 1-1 Key Features
Feature Description
Configuration
Backup and
Restore
Backup to TFTP server
Authentication Console, Telnet, web – User name / password, RADIUS,
TACACS+
Web – HTTPS; Telnet – SSH
SNMP – Community strings, IP address filtering
Port – IEEE 802.1X, MAC address filtering
Access Control
Lists
Supports up to 32 IP or MAC ACLs
Port Configuration Speed, duplex mode and flow control
Rate Limiting Input and output rate limiting per port
Port Mirroring One or more ports mirrored to single analysis port
Port Trunking Supports up to 6 trunks using either static or dynamic
trunking (LACP)