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Refreshing the PC IP Address

After you complete Express Setup, you should refresh the PC IP address.
For a dynamically assigned IP address, disconnect the PC from the switch, and reconnect it to the
network. The network DHCP server assigns a new IP address to the PC.
For a statically assigned IP address, change it to the previously configured IPaddress.
4Managing the Switch
After completing Express Setup and installing the switch in your network, use the device manager or
other management options described in this section for further configuration.

Using the Device Manager

You can manage the switch by using the device manager that is in the switch memory. This is a web
interface that offers quick configuration and monitoring. You can access the device manager from
anywhere in your network through a web browser.
Follow these steps:
1. Start a web browser on your PC or workstation.
2. Enterthe switch IP address in the web browser, and press Enter. The device manager page appears.
3. Usethe device manager to perform basic switch configuration and monitoring. Refer to the device
manager online help for more information.
4. Formore advanced configuration, install Cisco Network Assistant as described in the next section.

Downloading Cisco Network Assistant

Cisco Network Assistant is a free software program that you download from Cisco.com and run on
yourPC. Network Assistant offers advanced options for configuring and monitoring multiple devices,
including switches, switch clusters, switch stacks, routers, and access points. Network Assistant is
free—there is no charge to download, install, or use it.
Follow these steps:
1. Go to this Web address: http://www.cisco.com/go/NetworkAssistant
You must be a registered Cisco.com user, but you need no other access privileges.
2. Find the Network Assistant installer.