Allied Telesis AT-S41 - Manual (Page 17)

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Chapter 1
Management Software Overview
The AT-S41 management software is intended for the AT-8350GB Fast
Ethernet switch. The software allows you to adjust the operating
parameters of the switch. Some of the functions that you can perform
with the software include:
❑ Enable and disable ports
❑ Configure port parameters, such as port speed and duplex mode
❑ Create virtual LANs (VLANs)
❑ Create port trunks and port monitors
❑ Assign an Internet Protocol (IP) address
❑ Activate and configure the Spanning Tree Protocol
❑ Configure port security
The AT-S41 management software comes pre-installed on the switch
with default settings for all of its operating parameters. The default
settings may be adequate for some networks and may not need to be
changed. If this is true for your network, then you can use the switch as
an unmanaged switch by simply connecting the unit to your network, as
explained in the hardware installation guide.
Note
The default settings for the management software can be found in
Appendix A, AT-S41 Default Settings on page 232.
To actively manage a switch by changing or adjusting its operating
parameters, you must access the switch’s AT-S41 management software.
The AT-S41 software has a menu interface that makes it very easy to use.