Management Interface (VLAN ID)

The ID of the management VLAN through which the switch is managed. This setting was configured during Express Setup when the switch was initially configured or was changed through a Network Assistant or CLI configuration session.

If this field was not updated during a previous session, this field displays the default VLAN ID, 1.

This information cannot be modified through the device manager. Use Network Assistant or the CLI to change this setting.

The management VLAN is the broadcast domain where management traffic is sent between specific users or devices. It provides broadcast control and security for management traffic that should be limited to a specific group of users.

IP Address

The IP address is a unique identifier for the switch in a network. The IP address is also assigned to the management VLAN. The format is a 32-bit numeric address written as four numbers separated by periods. Each number can be from 0 to 255.

Note Make sure that the IP address that you assign to the switch is not being used by another device in your network.

Subnet Mask List

The subnet mask is the network address that identifies the subnetwork (subnet) to which the switch belongs. Subnets are used to segment the devices in a network into smaller groups.

Default Gateway

The IP address for the default gateway. A gateway is a router or a dedicated network device that enables the switch to communicate with devices in other networks or subnetworks.

Note You must specify a default gateway if your network management station and the switch are in different networks or subnetworks. Otherwise, the switch and your network management station will not be able to communicate with each other.

Switch Password

The password for the switch can be from 1 to 25 alphanumeric characters, can start with a number, is case sensitive, and allows embedded spaces. The password cannot contain a ? or a tab, and does not allow spaces at the beginning or end.

Confirm Switch Password

Enter the switch password again.

Host Name

A name for the switch. The name is limited to 31 alphanumeric characters. The name cannot contain a ?, a space, or a tab.

Telnet Access

Click Enable if you are going to use Telnet to access the switch CLI.

Telnet Password

If you enable Telnet access, we recommend that you also set a Telnet password.

The Telnet password can be from 1 to 25 alphanumeric characters, is case sensitive, and allows embedded spaces. The password cannot contain a ? or a tab, and does not allow spaces at the beginning or end.

Confirm Telnet Password

Enter the Telnet password again.

SNMP

Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is a set of protocols for managing complex networks. Enable SNMP if you plan to manage the switch through CiscoWorks or other network management applications.

Click Enable to enable SNMP on the switch. The default is Disable.

SNMP Read Community

The Read community string operates as a password that enables the switch to validate Get (read-only) requests from a network management station. If you set the SNMP read community, users can access MIB objects, but cannot modify them.

The string can be up to 32 characters. The string cannot contain a ?, a space, or a tab. The Read community string cannot be the same as the Write community string.

SNMP Write Community

The Write community string operates as a password that enables the switch to validate Set (read-write) requests from a network management station. If you set the SNMP write community, users can access and modify MIB objects.

The string can be up to 32 characters. The string cannot contain a ?, a space, or a tab. The Write community string cannot be the same as the Read community string.

System Contact

The name of the administrator for the switch or network. The name cannot contain a ? or a tab.

System Location

The physical location of the switch. The location name cannot contain a ? or a tab.