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Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your Switch

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Figure 4 Tag-based VLAN Application

1.1.4.2 VLAN Shared Server Example

Shared resources such as a server can be used by all ports in the same VLAN as the server, as
shown in the following example. In this example, only ports that need access to the server
need belong to VLAN 1. Ports can belong to other VLAN groups too.

Figure 5 Shared Server Using VLAN Example

1.2 Ways to Manage the Switch

Use any of the following methods to manage the Switch.

• Web Configurator. This is recommended for everyday management of the Switch using a

(supported) web browser. See

Chapter 4 on page 51

.

• Command Line Interface. Line commands offer an alternative to the Web Configurator

and may be necessary to configure advanced features. See the CLI Reference Guide.

• FTP. Use File Transfer Protocol for firmware upgrades and configuration backup/restore.

See

Section 26.8 on page 200

.

• SNMP. The device can be monitored and/or managed by an SNMP manager. See

Section

27.3 on page 204

.