Configuring The Switch From The Console; Overview - HP J3178A Hardware Installation Manual

Configuring the Switch From the Console

Overview

This chapter provides an overview of the Switch 208/224 Management Module
configuration features.
Default Configuration. In its factory default configuration, the Switch
208T and 224T with a Switch Management Module installed automatically
operates as a multiport learning bridge. All ports are enabled, Spanning Tree
Protocol support is disabled, and SNMP network management is enabled over
IPX and IP (by way of Bootp).If you wish to "fine-tune" your switch for the
specific performance, security, and diagnostic needs in your network, you
may choose to reconfigure certain switch parameters.
N o t e
In the factory default configuration, the Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) is off.
However, if the topology of your network includes any redundant data paths
between switches or bridges, you should enable support for STP. See "Span-
ning Tree Configuration" (page 4-17).
Configuration Features. The Switch Management Module enables you to
configure the following switch features. For information on individual config-
uration parameters, use the online Help provided with each configuration
screen in the console user interface.
System (page 4-4)
Ports (page 4-5)
IPX Service (page 4-6)
Internet (IP) Service (page 4-8)
SNMP Communities (page 4-12)
Trap Receivers (page 4-14)
Serial Link (page 4-15)
Console (page 4-16)
Spanning Tree (page 4-17)
Network Monitoring Port (page 4-19)
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