Getting Started

Need Only a Quick Start?

Need Only a Quick Start?

IP Addressing. If you just want to give the switch an IP address so that it can communicate on your network, or if you are not using VLANs, HP recommends that you use the Switch Setup screen to quickly configure IP addressing. To do so, do one of the following:

Enter setup at the CLI Manager level prompt.

HPswitch# setup

In the Main Menu of the Menu interface, select

8.Run Setup

For more on using the Switch Setup screen, see the Installation and Getting Started Guide you received with the switch.

To Set Up and Install the Switch in Your Network

Use the HP Procurve Series 4100GL Installation and Getting Started Guide (shipped with the switch) for the following:

Notes, cautions, and warnings related to installing and using the switch and its related modules

Instructioins for physically installing the switch in your network

Quickly assigning an IP address and subnet mask, set a Manager pass­ word, and (optionally) configure other basic features.

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