# SANbox Network Properties

Network properties define the switch identity on the Ethernet network, and can be configured using the Network Properties dialog. The Internet Protocol configuration identifies the switch on the Ethernet network. The SNMP configuration defines how authentication traps are managed.

Note: Since Read Community, Trap Community, and Write Community settings are like passwords, they are write-only fields; the current settings are not displayed.

IP Configuration Area

IP Address | Internet Protocol address for the Ethernet port. The default PROM mode value is 10.0.0.1.
Subnet mask | Subnet mask address for the Ethernet port. The default PROM mode value is 255.0.0.0.
Gateway | IP Address Gateway. The default and PROM mode value is 10.0.0.254.
Network Discovery | Choose one of the following methods: RARP - Acquires the IP configuration from an RARP server. BootP - Acquires the IP configuration from a BootP server. DHCP - Acquires the IP configuration from a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol server. Static - Uses the IP configuration parameters entered in the Switch Properties dialog. Note: If a BootP or DHCP server is not available, the switch will boot. However, you will be unable to manage the switch through the Ethernet connection. To manage a switch under these circumstances, the connection must be made through the serial port.

SNMP Configuration Area

Contact | Specifies the name of the contact person to be contacted to respond to trap events. The default is undefined.
Trap Community | Trap Community Authentication. A write-only field; the value on the switch and the SNMP management server must be the same. The default value is Private.
Read Community | Read Community Authentication. A write-only field; the value on the switch and the SNMP management server must be the same. The default value is Public.
Trap Address | Specifies the IP address to which SNMP traps are sent. The default is 127.0.0.1.
Location | Specifies the switch location. The default is undefined.
Authentication Trap | A True/False value that specifies whether SNMP traps are enabled/disabled. If enabled, a trap will be generated to the SNMP Management Server if Community strings are incorrect. The default value is False.
Write Community | Write Community Authentication. A write-only field; the value on the switch and the SNMP management server must be the same. The default value is Private.