Allied Telesis AT-S25 - Manual (Page 197)

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide
197
Note
This procedure only describes the parameters in the Administration
section of the window. The parameters in the Configuration and
Broadcast Storm Control sections are discussed later in this guide.
Note
The Reset button at the bottom of the window is used to reset the
switch.
3. Enter or modify the parameters in the window as desired.
Changes to the parameters take effect immediately on the switch.
The parameters are described in the table below:
PARAMETER DESCRIPTION
Administration
System Name This parameter specifies a name for the switch (for
example, Sales). The value range is 1 to 40
alphanumeric characters. However, setting for this
parameter is only optional.
NOTE: It is advisable that you assign each switch a
name. The names can help you identify the various
switches when you manage them and avoid
performing a configuration procedure on the wrong
switch.
Administrator This parameter specifies the name of the network
administrator responsible for managing the switch. The
value range is 1 to 40 alphanumeric characters.
However, setting for this parameter is only optional.
Comments This parameter specifies additional information about
the switch, such as its location (e.g., Floor 4, Wiring
closet 402B). The range value is 1 to 40 alphanumeric
characters. However, setting for this parameter is only
optional.
IP Address This parameter specifies the IP address of the switch.
You must specify an IP address if you intend to
remotely manage the switch using a web browser, a
Telnet utility, or an SNMP management program.
Subnet Mask This parameter specifies the subnet mask for the switch.
You must specify a subnet mask if you assigned an IP
address to the switch.
Default
Gateway This parameter specifies the default router’s IP address.
This address is required if you intend to remotely
manage the switch from a management station that is
separated from the switch by a router.