Fore Systems ES-2810 - IP (Internet Protocol; IP Addresses; Address Assignment; Frame Types and Type Codes

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FORE Systems ES-2810 Ethernet Switch User’s Manual
Concepts in Switching
A.6 IP (Internet Protocol)
The switch uses IP for management. You need to configure the switch’s IP parameters if:
• The switch is to be configured/managed over the network from a boot server or
network management system
• You want to use SNMP management
• You want to be able to establish a TELNET session to Local Management over the
network
A.6.1 IP Addresses
A.6.1.1 Address Assignment
An IP address consists of two parts: network and host (or local) address. The network part
must be globally unique and is assigned by InterNIC (International Network Information
Center). The host address is the responsibility of the network manager.
In private networks, where connections to other IP networks are not available, locally
assigned IP addresses can be used.
A.6.1.2 Frame Types and Type Codes
The following Ethernet type codes are used in the IP environment:
Table A.5 -
Frame Types and Codes
Type field Description
0800 DOD Internet Protocol (IP)
0806 Address Resolution Protocol