Dell Networking S3100 Series Getting Started Manual page 42

Configuring Layer 2 (Data Link) Mode
To enable Layer 2 data transmissions through an individual interface, use the switchport command in
INTERFACE mode.
You cannot configure switching or Layer 2 protocols such as spanning tree protocol (STP) on an interface
unless the interface has been set to Layer 2 mode.
1. Enable the interface.
INTERFACE mode
no shutdown
2. Place the interface in Layer 2 (switching) mode.
INTERFACE mode
switchport
To view the interfaces in Layer 2 mode, use the show interfaces switchport command in EXEC
mode.
Configuring a Host Name
The host name appears in the prompt. The default host name is Dell.
Host names must start with a letter, end with a letter or digit, and must have characters, letters, digits, and
hyphens in the string.
• Create a new host name.
CONFIGURATION mode
hostname name
Accessing the System Remotely
You can configure the system to be accessed remotely by Telnet.
The system has a dedicated management port and a management routing table that is separate from the
IP routing table.
1. Configure an IP address for the management port
2. Configure a management route with a default gateway
3. Configure a username and password
Configuring the Management Port IP Address
In order to access the system remotely, assign IP addresses to the management ports.
1. Enter INTERFACE mode for the management port.
CONFIGURATION mode
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(Configuring the Management Port IP
(Configuring the Management
(Configuring the Username and
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Password).
Installing the Software