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Multilink ML1200

Managed Field Switch

Chapter 5: IP Addressing

5.1IP Address and System Information

5.1.1 Overview

It is assumed that the user has familiarity with IP addresses, classes of IP addresses and related netmask schemas (for example, class A, B, and C addressing).

Without an IP address, the switch operates as a standalone Layer 2 switch. Without an IP address, you cannot:

Use the web interface to manage the switch

Use telnet to access the CLI

Use any SNMP Network Management software to manage the switch

Use NTP protocol or an NTP server to synchronize the time on the switch

Use TFTP or FTP to download the configurations or upload software updates

Run ping tests to test connectivity

To set the IP address, please refer to section 1.5.6: Setting the IP Parameters. Once the IP address is set, the CLI can be accessed via telnet as well as the console interface. From now on, all commands discussed are accessible from the command line interface, irrespective of access methods (i.e. serial port or in band using telnet).

To verify the IP address settings using the command line interface, the show ipconfig command can be used as follows:

ML1200> show ipconfig

IP Address: 3.94.247.41

Subnet Mask: 255.255.252.0

Default Gateway: 3.94.244.1

ML1200>

To verify the IP address using the EnerVista Secure Web Management software,

ZSelect the Administration > System menu item to view.

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GE instruction manual Multilink ML1200 Managed Field Switch IP Addressing, IP Address and System Information, Overview