Asante Technologies 8000 - Manual (Page 41)

Configuration Menu
Page 3-7
Table 3-2 Configuration Menu Options
Most of the options for configuration are described in detail in the rest of this
chapter. The more advanced options are discussed in Chapter 4, “Advanced
Management.”
Bootstrap Configuration Allows you to change boot bank and method for loading switch
software, or change downloading parameters. See page 3-11.
SNMP Configuration Displays and allows you to change the SNMP (Simple Network
Management Protocol) parameters of the IntraCore 8000; such
as read/write community strings. See page 3-16.
Port Configuration Allows you to configure manually each of the switch’s ports for
speed, connection, link mode, and auto-negotiation. Also dis-
plays overall port status. See page 3-19.
Spanning Tree Configu-
ration Displays and allows you to change Spanning Tree parameters, to
make sure you prevent loops in network paths. See page 4-1.
Unicast Forwarding
Database Configuration Allows you to display all of the forwarding database, or display
it by port or VLAN, either with or without showing IP
addresses. Also lets you search for MAC or IP addresses and
lets you set the age-out time for MAC addresses. See page 3-33.
Security Management Allows you to use various features such as Duplicate IP traps,
for port security. See page 4-9.
VLAN Management Allows you to set up virtual networks. See page 4-18.
Multicast Traffic Man-
agement Allows you to set up group transmission. See page 4-44.
File Downloading Con-
figuration Allows you to download an image file for the purpose of
upgrading the IntraCore 8000 software. See page 3-38.
Stack Management This feature is undocumented.
System Reset Options Allows you to reset the switch by a “warm” reboot, or arrange
for an automatic reset (up to 24 hours) in advance. See page
3-45.
System Log Allows you to view a record of any major system events or
errors that have occurred on the IntraCore 8000. See page 3-47
User Interface Configu-
ration Allows you to set the idle time-out period and password when
using console or telnet access. See page 3-49.
Return to Previous Menu Allows you to exit the Configuration Menu and return to the
Main Menu.
Menu Item (Cont.) Description (Cont.)