IP Address
The IP address may initially be set using the console interface prior to connecting to it through the Ethernet. If the Switch IP address has not yet been changed, read the introduction of the
To view this window, click Configuration > IP Address as shown below:
Figure 2 - 4 IP Address Settings window
The upper part of the page allows you to manually assign the Switch's IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway address:
1.Select Static at the top of the screen.
2.Enter the appropriate IP Address and Subnet Mask.
3.If you want to access the Switch from a different subnet from the one it is installed on, enter the IP address of the Gateway. If you will manage the Switch from the subnet on which it is installed, you can leave the default address (0.0.0.0) in this field.
4.If no VLANs have been previously configured on the Switch, you can use the default VLAN Name. The default VLAN contains all of the Switch ports as members. If VLANs have been previously configured on the Switch, you will need to enter the Management VLAN Name of the VLAN that contains the port connected to the management station that will access the Switch. The Switch will allow management access from stations with the same VID listed here.
NOTE: The Switch's factory default IP address is 10.90.90.90 with a subnet mask of 255.0.0.0 and a default gateway of 0.0.0.0.
To use the BOOTP or DHCP protocols to assign the Switch an IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway address:
Select BOOTP or DHCP, this will determine how the Switch will be assigned an IP address.
The lower part of the page is to display the
The IP Address Settings options are:
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