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Compaq SW3322/SW3323/SW3324 Dual-Speed Switch User Guide
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Chapter 4
Configuring and Monitoring
the Switch
Common Tasks
The switch console menus allow you to modify default switch settings and
configure the switch for network management. They also allow you to monitor
switch performance and status. See Chapter 3, “User Interface,” for an
overview of the menu hierarchy and a description of all menus. The following
sections describe common tasks in setting up and operating the switch.
To begin, set operating parameters and make sure the network connections are
correct by performing these tasks:
■ Setting password protection for the switch to prevent unauthorized
access to console menus
■ Assigning an IP address for the switch if you plan to manage the switch
using SNMP, or if you use Telnet to access the switch
■ Checking network configuration status and verifying that network
connections are correct
After the switch is installed and operating, you may want to perform any of the
following tasks:
■ Connecting via Telnet for in-band access to the console menus
■ Setting SNMP parameters for management access
■ Viewing switch statistics to monitor and evaluate switch performance
and traffic patterns on the network
■ Configuring port mirroring
■ Downloading a software upgrade
■ Configuring Spanning Tree parameters
■ Configuring VLANs
■ Configuring Class of Service