HP TopTools for Hubs and Switches - Manual (Page 164)

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Managing Switches
Configuring Switch Features
System Information
The System Information page lets you enter a system name for the device, the
location of the device, and whom to contact in the event of a problem.
IP Configuration
Select the way that you want IP addresses configured for your network:
■ Manual—Set the IP address through the console.
■ Disabled—IP is disabled, there is no access to management or telnet. Not
Recommended
.
■ Use Bootp—The Bootp (or DHCP) protocol sets the IP address automat-
ically.
If you select Manual configuration, you can change the IP address, a subnet
mask, and a default gateway for the device.
Some switches let you configure an IP address for every VLAN you have
created.
Figure 13-6. Switch IP Configuration
Characteristics of Bootp and DHCP
The Bootp protocol is designed for a network in which each host has a
permanent network location. It is not adaptable to a mobile computing
environment.