3Com OfficeConnect User Manual - page 31
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BOUT
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WITCH
M
ANAGEMENT
The OfficeConnect Switch 140M is a manageable
product. Management is not required to get your
switch working, but it does allow you to change the
way it works and to monitor what is happening to
your network. This chapter has information on:
■
What you can use to manage your switch
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The management tasks you can perform
■
How you can make a management connection to
your switch
This guide uses the term
management station
to
refer to the piece of equipment you are using to
manage your switch (for example, a computer).
Why Manage Your Switch?
With management, you can change and view the way
your switch and network operate:
■
Graphically display network information to show
you how traffic is being passed around the
network.
■
Customize the switching functionality to suit your
network configuration and operation, to ensure
peak network performance.
■
Display a graphical representation of the switch to
quickly view the status of each port.
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Display general unit information.
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Configure the Alert LED to provide a simple visual
indication of network problems or events.
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Enable and disable ports.
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Configure security for the switch — changing
passwords for the management user levels.
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Poll a remote device to see if it is operational.
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Upgrade the switch with a software upgrade.