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IGMP Snooping
To enable system-wide IGMP Snooping capability select Enabled. IGMP snooping is Disabled
by default. Enabling IGMP snooping allows you to specify use of a multicast router only (see
below). To configure IGMP Snooping for individual VLANs, use the IGMP Snooping window
located in the IGMP Snooping folder contained in the L2 Features folder.
Switch 802.1x
MAC Address may enable by port or the Switch’s 802.1x function; the default is Disabled.
This field must be enabled to view and configure certain windows for 802.1x. More
information regarding 802.1x, its functions and implementation can be found later in the
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802.1x folder in the Security folder.
Port-Based 802.1x specifies that ports configured for 802.1x are initialized based on the
port number only and are subject to any authorization parameters configured.
MAC-based Authorization specifies that ports configured for 802.1x are initialized based on
the port number and the MAC address of the computer being authorized and are then
subject to any authorization parameters configured.
Auth Protocol
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There are two options in this drop-down menu, RADIUS EAP and Local. This determines
which authorization function will be assigned to 802.1x.
Click Apply to implement changes made.
IP Address
The IP address may be set using the web manager, you must access the IP Address window located in the
Administration folder.
To configure the Switch's IP address:
Open the Administration folder and click the IP Address link. The web manager will display the Switch's current IP
settings in the IP Address window, as seen below.
Figure 6- 2. IP Address Settings window
To manually assign the Switch's IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway address:
1. Select Manual from the Get IP From drop-down menu.
2. Enter the appropriate IP Address and Subnet Mask.
3. If you want to access the Switch from a different subnet from the one it is installed on, enter the IP address
of the Default Gateway. If you will manage the Switch from the subnet on which it is installed, you can
leave the default address (0.0.0.0) in this field.
4. If no VLANs have been previously configured on the Switch, you can use the default VLAN Name. The
default VLAN contains all of the Switch ports as members. If VLANs have been previously configured on the
Switch, you will need to enter the VLAN Name of the VLAN that contains the port connected to the
management station that will access the Switch. The Switch will allow management access from stations
with the same VID listed here.