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Chapter 3
Basic Switch Parameters
This chapter contains a variety of information and procedures. There is a
discussion on when to assign an IP address to a switch and the different
ways that you can go about it. There are also procedures for resetting
the switch, activating the original switch default settings, and more.
Sections in the chapter include:
❑ When Does a Switch Need an IP Address? on page 35
❑ Configuring an IP Address and Switch Name on page 37
❑ Activating the BOOTP and DHCP Services on page 40
❑ Configuring SNMP Community Strings and Trap IP Addresses
on page 42
❑ Resetting a Switch on page 44
❑ Configuring the AT-S39 Software Security Features on page
45
❑ Viewing the AT-S39 Version Number and Switch MAC Address
on page 48
❑ Pinging a Remote System on page 49
❑ Returning the AT-S39 Software to the Factory Default Values
on page 50
❑ Configuring the Console Startup Mode on page 51