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Chapter 2
Global Macro
Once you complete Express Setup (refer to Initialize the Switch with Express
Setup on page 17), a global macro (macro name: ab-global) will execute. This
macro configures the switch for typical industrial automation applications
using the EtherNet/IP protocol. This macro sets many parameters, including
these major settings:
• Enable IGMP snooping and Querier
• Enable CIP
• Configure QoS settings and classify CIP, PTP and other traffic
• Enables alarms, SYSLOG, SNMP Notifications
• Enable Rapid Spanning Tree (RSTP), BPDU Guard, BPDU Filter and
loop guard
If you do not run Express Setup to initialize the switch, the global macro will
not run. The global macro can be run using the CLI.
Smartports
The Smartports port roles are recommended configurations for the switch
ports. These configurations (referred to as port roles) optimize the switch
connections and ensure security, transmission quality, and reliability for traffic
from the switch ports. The port roles also help prevent port misconfigurations.
Optimize Ports through Smartports Port Roles
The port roles (shown in the following table) are based on the type of devices
to be connected to the switch ports. For example, the Desktop for Automation
port role is specifically for switch ports to be connected to desktop and laptop
computers.
By default, the switch ports are set with the No (None) port role.
TIP
Use Smartports port roles immediately after the switch initial
setup. The switch ports are then correctly configured before
they are connected to devices.