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4.11.17 Self Loop Detection

Self Loop Detection means when one port produces a self loop and Switch can detect this situation. When it happens, the port

will be disabled. After a recover time's later switch will enable this port and try to detect this port again until there is no self loop

on this port.

Figure 4-11-25

Self Loop Detection Screenshot

The page includes the following fields:

Object

Description

Enable Port Self

Loop Detection

Enable or Disable port self loop detection function on the Managed Switch.

Recover Time

(Seconds)

Specifies port recover time value, 0 indicate the port will not auto recover.

4.11.18 BOOTP Configure Download

BOOTP Configure Download is a feature of download switch configure file from the special TFTP server automaticly. Enable

DHCP Client and DHCP Server assigned the Switch IP Address, at the same time the Switch can acquire the Option 66/67

message (bootp file name & TFTP server IP) from the DCHP Packet or BOOTP Packet. According to these message, Switch

use tftp client download the special configure file from the special TFTP Server. When switch download succeed, these

message will be saved. Next time Switch get the different file name or TFTP server IP, and try to download the new configure file

again.

Figure 4-11-26

BOOTP Configure Download Screenshot

Enable DHCP Client and should have a DHCP Server or BOOTP Server support Option 66/67.