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How to subnet

Technical Note 3002 Table of Contents Applicable Model(s) MapleLinkMapleLink-Lite Title How to subnet Date 04/24/2025 Rev 00 P/N TN3002 Summary Subnetting is the practice of dividing a large IP network into smaller, more manageable subnetworks. Each subnet functions as its own small network while still being part of the larger whole. This allows for better…

Utilizing Modbus TCP/IP Client

Technical Note 3007 Table of Contents Applicable Model(s) MapleLink MapleLink-Lite Title Utilizing Modbus TCP/IP Client Date 04/24/2025 Rev 00 P/N TN3007 Summary Modbus TCP is a feature on Maple Systems network switches which allows a Modbus TCP/IP Master to monitor register-addresses on the network switch. MapleLink, and MapleLink-Lite only support Modbus Function Code 4 (read…

Dual homing setup

Technical Note 3005 Table of Contents Applicable Model(s) MapleLinkMapleLink-Lite Title Dual homing setup Date 04/24/2025 Rev 00 P/N TN3005 Summary Dual Homing is a network topology in which a device is connected to the network by two independent access points (points of attachment). One access point is the primary connection, and the other is a…

Network Switch Mail Alarm Configuration

Technical Note 3004 Table of Contents Applicable Model(s) MapleLink Title Network Switch Mail Alarm Configuration Date 04/08/2025 Rev 00 P/N TN3004 Summary Maple Systems Managed Network Switches support unencrypted and encrypted outbound traffic. Supported SMTP servers are Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo Mail, and Yahoo Mail Plus. Internal SMTP servers for intranet networks are supported. This document…

ERPS v1/v2 Configuration

Technical Note 3003 Table of Contents Applicable Model(s) MapleLink MapleLink-Lite Title ERPS v1/v2 Configuration Date 04/08/2025 Rev 00 P/N TN3003 Summary This technical note explains how to access and configure the ERPS (Ethernet Ring Protection Switching) feature, including enabling the global ERPS setting and activating a single ERPS ring. It provides clear descriptions of the…

Request Timed Out

Technical Note 3001 Table of Contents Applicable Model(s) Maple Switch Title Request Timed Out Date 04/07/2025 Rev 00 P/N TN3001 Summary A “Request Timed Out” message when using ping or other ICMP tools typically indicates a failure in communication between two network devices. This technical note outlines several common causes and provides guidance for identifying…

Destination host unreachable

Technical Note 3000 Table of Contents Applicable Model(s) Maple Switch Title Destination host unreachable Date 04/07/2025 Rev 00 P/N TN3000 Summary The “Destination Host Unreachable” message can occur in a network topology due to several common issues. These include incorrect VLAN configurations, IP addressing conflicts, and switchport misconfigurations. This technical note outlines the most frequent…