Linksys EG24M User Guide - Page 9

Linksys EtherFast® II Series Configuring the GigaSwitch Overview The Linksys EtherFast II 10/100 24-Port Managed GigaSwitch features a menu-driven console interface for switch configuration. The GigaSwitch can be configured locally through the serial port or remotely via a Telnet connection. Web-Based Configuration and Management This User Guide provides instructions on how to configure and manage the GigaSwitch using the console interface. If you wish to manage the switch through a web connection, you can do so by connecting to the GigaSwitch's IP Address using your web browser. Although the web-based management menu will differ in appearance from the console-based management menu, you will still have access to all the same configuration and management features. Logging On to the GigaSwitch When logging on to the GigaSwitch, you will receive the following screen prompt: Linksys Gigabit Switch Screen Name: System Name Login: Enter the default login and password (see page 9), pressing Enter after each entry (as shown in the image below). 10 10/100 Managed 24-Port GigaSwitch Basic Management Activities After you log on to the GigaSwitch, the Switch Management screen will appear. The Switch Management screen consists of a series of menu boxes. Each menu box has several options, which are listed vertically. A highlight in each box lets you select the option you wish to choose; pressing the Enter key activates the highlighted option. To navigate through the Console Interface use the Up Arrow or Down Arrow keys to move up or down, use the Enter key to select, and the Esc key to return to the previous selection; menu options and any values entered or present will get highlighted. Note that the bottom of the window always has a listing of the appropriate key strokes. Basic management activities consist of General, LAN port, and console port tasks. To perform basic management activities: 1. From the Switch Management screen, highlight Basic Management and press Enter. The Basic Management screen will appear. 2. From the Basic Management screen, highlight the desired option and press the Enter key: 11