This training webinar explains when and why to use managed industrial Ethernet switches in automation networks, and how they differ from unmanaged switches for reliability, security, and traffic control. The video reviews common switch topologies and key managed-switch features—including VLANs, QoS (traffic prioritization for devices like IP cameras), redundancy, port mirroring, and trunking—and shows how these tools help engineers isolate traffic, improve performance, and troubleshoot network issues. A live walkthrough demonstrates configuring a managed switch through its built-in web interface, including port settings, user access control, diagnostics, digital I/O alarm functions, and email alarm notifications for link or communication failures, giving system integrators practical steps for building more robust industrial networks.
