The Switch is shipped ready for use. If you only want
the Switch to function as a basic layer 2 switch, you
do not need to access the Web interface and
configure the Switch.

You only need to access the Web interface if you
want to:

■

Set the administration password to the Web
interface

■

Assign an IP address to the Switch

■

Configure the Switch’s advanced features

■

Upgrade the firmware

Device Summary Information

The Device Summary screen, which automatically
loads after you log on to the Web interface, provides
a snapshot of the Switch’s basic settings and versions
of current components.

Click Device Summary on the menu. A screen appears
with three tabs that include:

■

Device View

■

Polling Interval

■

Color Key

Device View

Contains fields that display the system, switch, and
management switch information to identify the
Switch. The fields include Product Description, System
Location, System Contact, Serial Number, Product 3C
Number, MAC Address, Software Version, Unit
Uptime, Bootroom Version, and Hardware Version.