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14 IP Configuration
This chapter describes how to configure an IP interface for management access to
the switch over the network. This switch supports both IP Version 4 and Version 6,
and can be managed simultaneously through either of these address types. You
can manually configure a specific IPv4 or IPv6 address, or direct the switch to obtain
an IPv4 address using Auto IP, or from a BOOTP or DHCP server when it is powered
on. An IPv6 address can either be manually configured or dynamically generated.
This chapter provides information on network functions including:
◆ Ping – Sends ping message to another node on the network.
◆ Address Resolution Protocol – Specifies the timeout for ARP cache entries. Also
shows how to display the ARP cache.
◆ IPv4 Configuration – Sets an IPv4 address for management access.
◆ IPv6 Configuration – Sets an IPv6 address for management access.
Using the Ping Function
Use the IP > General > Ping page to send ICMP echo request packets to another
node on the network.
Parameters
These parameters are displayed:
◆ Host Name/IP Address – Specifies the host name (that is, alias) or IPv4/IPv6
address of the target.
For host name-to-IP address translation to function properly, host name lookup
must be enabled (“Configuring General DNS Service Parameters” on page 453),
and one or more DNS servers specified (see “Configuring a List of Name
Servers” on page 456, or “Configuring Static DNS Host to Address Entries” on
page 457).
◆ Probe Count – Number of packets to send. (Range: 1-16)
◆ Packet Size – Number of bytes in a packet. (Range: 0-1452 bytes)
The actual packet size will be eight bytes larger than the size specified because
the switch adds header information.
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