Configuring Gigabit Ethernet Interfaces

Each port or interface on the IPS module is displayed in the Ethernet Port dialog.

To configure Ethernet port interfaces, do the following:

  1. Be sure you are connected to a switch that contains an IPS module.
  2. Open Device Manager.
  3. Select any Ethernet port by clicking on it once.
  4. Select Gigabit Ethernet Ports from the Interfaces menu. All Gigabit Ethernet ports for the switch are displayed in a table.
  5. To configure the alias, state, or IP address for a particular port, double-click on the appropriate table cell.
  6. Enter the alias, IP address, or state for the port.
  7. Click Apply.