Chapter 1 introduction, Document organization – NETGEAR 7000 Series Managed Switch User Manual

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v1.0, May 2008

Chapter 1

Introduction

This document provides an understanding of the CLI and Web configuration options for software
Release 7.2 features.

Document Organization

This document provides examples of the use of the switch software in a typical network. It
describes the use and advantages of specific functions provided by the 7000 Series Managed
Switch, and includes information on configuring those functions using the Command Line
Interface and Web Interface.

The switch software can operate as a Layer 2 switch, a Layer 3 router, or a combination switch/
router. The switch also includes support for network management and Quality of Service functions
such as Access Control Lists and Differentiated Services. Which functions you choose to activate
will depend on the size and complexity of your network: this document describes configuration for
some of the most-used functions.

This document contains configuration information about the following:

Layer 2

VLANs

Layer 3

Port routing

VLAN Routing

Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol (VRRP)

RIP

OSPF

Proxy ARP

Quality of Service (QoS)

Access Control Lists (ACLs)

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