Ping Test; Dhcp Auto Configuration Settings - D-Link xStack DGS-3600 User Manual

xStack DGS-3600 Series Layer 3 Gigabit Ethernet Managed Switch

Ping Test

Ping is a small program that sends ICMP Echo packets to the IP address you specify. The destination node then responds to or
"echoes" the packets sent from the Switch. This is very useful to verify connectivity between the Switch and other nodes on the
network.
Figure 6- 22. Ping Test window
The user may use Infinite times radio button, in the Repeat Pinging for field, which will tell the ping program to keep sending
ICMP Echo packets to the specified IP address until the program is stopped. The user may opt to choose a specific number of
times to ping the Target IP Address by clicking its radio button and entering a number between 1 and 255. Click Start to initiate
the Ping program.

DHCP Auto Configuration Settings

This window is used to enable the DHCP Autoconfiguration feature on the Switch. When enabled, the Switch is instructed to
receive a configuration file from a TFTP server, which will set the Switch to become a DHCP client automatically on boot up. To
employ this method, the DHCP server must be set up to deliver the TFTP server IP address and configuration file name
information in the DHCP reply packet. The TFTP server must be up and running and hold the necessary configuration file stored
in its base directory when the request is received from the Switch. For more information about loading a configuration file for use
by a client, see the DHCP server and/or TFTP server software instructions. The user may also consult the Upload screen
description located in the Maintenance section of this manual.
If the Switch is unable to complete the DHCP auto configuration, the previously saved configuration file present in the Switch's
memory will be used.
Figure 6- 23. DHCP Auto Configuration Settings window
To enable the DHCP Auto Configuration State, use the pull-down menu to choose Enabled and click the Apply button.
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