D-Link DES-1228P User Manual

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Figure 22 –Setup Menu

System > System Setting

The System Setting includes IP Information and System information.
There are two ways for the switch to attain IP: Static and DHCP
(Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol).

When using static mode, the IP Address, Subnet Mask and Gateway
can be manually configured. When using DHCP mode, the Switch
will first look for a DHCP server to provide it with an IP address,
network mask, and default gateway before using the default or
previously entered settings. By default the IP setting is static mode.

By entering a System Name and System Location, the device can
more easily be recognized through the SmartConsole Utility and in
other Web-Smart devices on the LAN. The Login Timeout controls
the idle time-out for security purposes, when there is no action in the
Web-based Utility. When the Login Timeout expires, the Web-based
Utility requires a re-login before using the Utility again. The Group