Version 3.1 SP2 Reference Guide - Extreme Networks

Administering RidgelineFigure 332: External Connections PropertiesYou can set the following properties for external connections:Load Information from http://www.extremenetworks.comHTTP Proxy DeviceHTTP Proxy PortA check in this box specifies that Ridgeline can automatically connect to theExtreme Networks web site to update image information using an external (web)connection.The external connection is used by Ridgeline to query the Extreme Networks website for the latest versions of ExtremeWare software images and BootROMimages. It uses this information to determine if the versions running in yourswitches are current, or are obsolete. This information is shown in the FirmwareManager.This also determines the latest version and patch level of the Ridgeline software,and compare the information to the version currently running. If a newer versionis available, it is noted on the basic status page, displayed when you first launchRidgeline.If you selected Yes to the Automatic Information Updates question when youinstalled the Ridgeline server, this property will be enabled.The IP address or hostname of an HTTP proxy device used to connect to theExtreme Networks web site if your network uses a firewall. When an HTTP proxyis configured, all HTTP connections are made through the proxy server ratherthan directly to Extreme Networks.The port number for the HTTP Proxy, used to connect to the Extreme Networksweb site if your network uses a firewall.MAC Polling PropertiesMAC Address polling is used to identify edge ports and get the status of the devices on those ports.MAC Polling must be enabled in order to see the Edge Port FDB display in the Inventory Manager and478Ridgeline Reference Guide