Enterasys Networks VH-8G manual Assigning an IP Address, Checking Network Configuration Status

Assigning an IP Address

To assign an IP address to the switch, do the following:

1.Select Management Setup Menu from the Main menu.

2.Select Network Configuration and then IP Configuration.

3.Highlight the IP address field and enter the IP address. Press [Enter].

The IP address is now set. To set the subnet mask, highlight Subnet Mask and enter the appropriate mask.

Checking Network Configuration Status

To check connection status for the network, do the following:

1.Select Device Control Menu from the Main Menu.

2.Select Port Information and press [Enter].

If a network cable is properly connected to a port, the Link for the port reads UP. If no cable is connected to the port, or if the cable or port is faulty, the Link for the port reads DOWN.

3.If you see a DOWN status for a connected port, plug the cable into another port on the switch or try another cable.

Connecting via Telnet

You can connect to the VH-8G switch from a remote location using the Telnet application. This application allows you to establish in-band access to the console menus.

To connect to the VH-8G switch via Telnet, do the following:

1.Assign an IP address using the Network Configuration Menu.

2.Set a password using the Console Login Configuration Menu.

3.Login to the VH-8G switch via Telnet using the configured IP address and the password.

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