Configuring Other Devices


The configuration options for all other devices are relatively simple. In general, you can change their display names in their global settings sub-panel and make basic settings on each interface.

 

Bridges

A bridge is basically a simplified two-port switch. It does not have VLAN or trunking functions. The available settings for its two Ethernet ports are Port Status, Bandwidth, and Duplex.

 

Repeaters

A repeater is a simple two-port device that regenerates the signal it receives on one port and forwards it out the other port. Its port settings cannot be modified.

 

Hubs

A hub is a multiport repeater that regenerates the signal it receives on one port and forwards it out all other ports except the incoming port. Its port settings cannot be modified.

 

Access Points

An access point is modeled as a repeater with one wireless port and one Ethernet port. The settings for the wireless port are fixed at 11 Mbps at half duplex, but you can toggle the Port Status, set the SSID and WEP Key. The available settings for its Ethernet port are Port Status, Bandwidth, and Duplex.

 

Printers

The printer has the same configuration options as a server excluding services.

 

IP Phone

The IP Phone does not have any configuration options. It is configured via DHCP.

 

DSL Modem

The DSL Modem does not have any configuration options.

 

Cable Modem

The Cable Modem does not have any configuration options.