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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 39
❑ Configuring an IP Address and Switch Name on page 41
❑ Activating the BOOTP and DHCP Client Software on page 44
❑ Configuring SNMP Community Strings and Trap IP Addresses
on page 46
❑ Resetting a Switch on page 49
❑ Configuring the AT-S39 Management Security Features on
page 50
❑ Viewing the AT-S39 Version Number and Switch MAC Address
on page 53
❑ Pinging a Remote System on page 54
❑ Returning the AT-S39 Software to the Factory Default Values
on page 55
❑ Configuring the Console Startup Mode on page 56