Chapter 3: Basic Switch Parameters
Configuring the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway Address
This procedure explains how to manually assign an IP address, subnet mask, and gateway address to the switch. Before performing the procedure, note the following:
An IP address and subnet mask are not required for normal network operations of the switch. Values for these parameters are only required if you want to remotely manage the device with a web browser.
A gateway address is only required if you want to remotely manage the device from a remote management station that is separated from the switch by a router.
To configure the switch to automatically obtain its IP configuration from a DHCP server on your network, go to “Enabling and Disabling the DHCP Client” on page 33.
To set the switch’s IP configuration, perform the following procedure:
1.From the Main Menu, type B to select Basic Switch Configuration. The Basic Switch Configuration Menu is shown in Figure 4.
Main Menu
System [A]dministration Configuration System [I]P Configuration
[P]ort Configuration
[U]ser Interface Configuration Storm [C]ontrol Configuration [Q]uit to previous menu
Command>
Figure 4. Basic Switch Configuration Menu
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