Enterasys Networks 2E253, 2H253 Setting the IP Address, Configuration Warning Screen, IP Address

General Configuration Screen

4.2.1Setting the IP Address

To set the IP address, perform the following steps:

1.Use the arrow keys to highlight the IP Address field.

2.Enter the IP address into this field using Dotted Decimal Notation (DDN) format. For example: nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn

3.Press ENTER. If the IP address is a valid format, the cursor returns to the beginning of the IP address field. If the entry is not valid, the screen displays the message “INVALID IP ADDRESS OR FORMAT ENTERED”. Local Management does not alter the current value and refreshes the IP address field with the previous value.

4.Use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE command, then press ENTER. The warning screen shown in Figure 4-3displays.

Figure 4-3 Configuration Warning Screen, IP Address

WARNING!

YOU HAVE ELECTED TO SAVE ONE OR MORE CONFIGURATION

ITEMS THAT REQUIRE RESETTING THIS DEVICE.

ARE YOU SURE YOU WANT TO CONTINUE?

YESNO

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5.Use the arrow keys to highlight the YES command, then press ENTER. The changes are saved and the device reboots.

4-8Device Configuration Menu Screens