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Moxa Managed Ethernet Switches Featured Functions

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Ping

The Ping function uses the ping command to give users a simple but powerful tool for troubleshooting network

problems. The function’s most unique feature is that even though the ping command is entered from the user’s

PC keyboard, the actual ping command originates from the Moxa switch itself. In this way, the user can

essentially sit on top of the Moxa switch and send ping commands out through its ports.

To use the Ping function, type in the desired IP address, and then press Enter from the Console utility, or click

Ping when using the Web Browser interface.

LLDP Function

Overview

LLDP is an OSI Layer 2 protocol defined by IEEE 802.11AB. LLDP

standardizes the self

identification advertisement method, and allows each

networking device, such as a Moxa managed switch, to periodically send its

system and configuration information to its neighbors. Because of this, all

LLDP devices are kept informed of each other’s status and configuration,

and with SNMP, this information can be transferred to Moxa’s MXview for

auto

-topology and network visualization.

From the switch’s web interface, you can enable or disable LLDP, and set

the LLDP transmit interval. In addition, you can view each switch’s

neighbor

-list, which is reported by its ne

twork neighbors. Most importantly,

enabling the LLDP function allows Moxa’s MXview to automatically display

the network’s topology and system setup details, such as VLAN and

Trunking, for the entire network.

Configuring LLDP Settings

General Settings

LLDP

Setting Description Factory Default

Enable or Disable Enables or disables the LLDP function. Enable