SMC Networks TigerSwitch SMC6128L2 User Manual

C ONFIGURING THE S WITCH
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• Access Mode – Specifies the access rights for the community string:
- Read-Only – Authorized management stations are only able to
retrieve MIB objects.
- Read/Write – Authorized management stations are able to both
retrieve and modify MIB objects.
Web – Click SNMP, Configuration. Add new community strings as
required, select the access rights from the Access Mode drop-down list,
then click Add.
Figure 3-24 Configuring SNMP Community Strings
CLI – The following example adds the string “spiderman” with read/write
access.
Console(config)#snmp-server community spiderman rw 4-127
Console(config)#

SMC Networks TigerSwitch SMC6128L2 Specifications

General

Model	SMC6128L2
Port Speed	10/100/1000 Mbps
Switching Capacity	56 Gbps
MAC Address Table Size	8K
Jumbo Frame Support	Yes
Manageable	Yes
Power Supply	Internal
Power Consumption	30 W
Weight	2.5 kg
Type	Switch
Jumbo Frame Support Size	9216 bytes
Forwarding Rate	41.7 Mpps

Summary

Introduction

Key Features

Lists the main features of the switch, including authentication, port configuration, and support for various protocols.

Initial Configuration

Connecting to the Switch

Explains how to establish a connection to the switch via console port or Telnet for initial setup.

Setting an IP Address

Details configuring the switch's IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway for network management access.

Configuring the Switch

Using the Web Interface

Introduces the web-based agent for configuring switch parameters, monitoring ports, and viewing statistics.

Configuring the Secure Shell

Guides on using SSH as a secure replacement for Telnet for remote management access and authentication.

Access Control Lists

Details creating ACLs for packet filtering based on IP/MAC addresses, protocols, and ports for security.

VLAN Configuration

Explains VLANs for organizing network nodes into separate broadcast domains, enhancing security and efficiency.

Quality of Service

DHCP Snooping Commands

IP Source Guard Commands

Switch Clustering Commands

Command Line Interface (CLI)

Using the Command Line Interface

Spanning Tree Commands

Troubleshooting

Problems Accessing the Management Interface