GE ML1200 instruction manual Setting the IP Parameters Using Console Port, Step

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION

If the ML1200 is not connected to a network, then proceed to Step 3 below. or use the default IP address.

Step 1:

The ML1200 will scan the network for a DHCP server. If the server responds, the ML1200 will acquire and set the assigned IP address. To manage the switch, determine the assigned IP address and enter as follows in Internet Explorer:

https://<assigned_IP_address>

Ensure that https is entered, not http, and that there is connectivity (that is, you can ping the switch).

Step 2:

If there is no response from a DCHP server, the ML1200 will query for a BOOTP server. If the server responds, the ML1200 will acquire and set the assigned IP address. To manage the switch, determine the assigned IP address and enter as follows in Internet Explorer:

https://<assigned_IP_address>

Ensure that https is entered, not http, and that there is connectivity (that is, you can ping the switch).

Step 3:

If there is no response from either a DCHP or BOOTP server, or if the switch is not connected to a network, the switch will assign itself an IP address. The ML1200 will check to see if IP address 192.168.1.2, with a network mask of 255.255.255.0, is free. If so, it will assume these values. If this IP address is assigned to another device, the ML1200 will repeat steps 1 through 3 to find a DCHP or BOOTP server or wait for the 192.168.1.2 address to become free.

Once connected, the browser will display a login prompt. The default login is:

•Username: manager

Password: manager

1.4.6Setting the IP Parameters Using Console Port

To configure the Switch’s IP using EnerVista UR Setup software, refer to chapter 2 of this manual,

To setup the switch, the IP address and other relevant TCP/IP parameters have to be specified.

The IP address on the MultiLink ML1200 Managed Field Switch is set to 192.168.1.2 from the factory. The switch is fully operational as a Layer 2 switch as a default. Setting a default IP address can potentially cause duplicate IP address problem if multiple switches are powered on and installed on the network. To manage the switch, an IP address has to be programmed.

Before starting, please ensure that the IP address assigned to the switch is known or contact your system/network administrator to get the IP address information. Follow the steps listed below to configure the switch.

ZEnsure the power is off.

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