Add Switch

To add a switch

1. Navigate to Template View | Switch Network > Overview.

2. Click Add Switch.

   

Add switch - General

• Switch Model - Choose the Switch model from the drop down list.
• Serial Number- Enter the Serial Number of the switch device. You can now choose the serial number by creating a new variable object or by selecting a variable object from the existing list. Click the icon to add or select a variable.
• Switch Name - To identify the switch.
• Comment - You can add a comment and this field is optional.
• IP Address - Enter the IP Address or choose a variable by clicking the icon.
• User Name - User name
• Password - Enter a new password for accessing the Switch.
• Confirm Password - Re-enter the password. Both passwords need to match.
• Show Password - You may toggle this on to display or hide the password.
• Switch Mode - From the drop down, choose the switch mode. By default, it is Standalone mode.
• Switch Management - Choose the number in the drop down.
• Firewall Uplink - The uplink on which the switch is managed by the firewall. Choose the value in the drop down list.
• Switch Uplink - Choose the value in the drop down list.

Add switch - Advanced Settings

• STP - Toggle this to enable or disable Spanning Tree Protocol (STP).
• STP Mode - Choose the STP mode from Multiple or Rapid.
• Jumbo Frame Size - Input the Jumbo Frame Size. The value can range from 1522 to 10240.