Installation and Initial Setup
2.To configure the IP address, use the Arrow keys or the Tab key to modify the settings in the New Switch IP Settings column.
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Get IP From | Manual | Specifies the method for assigning the switch an IP address. | |
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IP Address | 10.90.90.90 | Specifies the IP address assigned to the switch. | |
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Subnet Mask | 255.0.0.0 | Specifies the subnet mask assigned to the switch and to the | |
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Default Gateway | 0.0.0.0 | networks. A gateway must be defined if the workstation you | |
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VLAN Name | default | workstations that you will use to manage the switch. This | |
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3.To configure a name and contact information for the switch, enter information in the following fields.
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Name | Specifies the name assigned to the switch. If you are installing multiple | |
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Location | Specifies the physical location of the switch. | |
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Contact | Specifies the name of the person responsible for the switch. | |
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4.Highlight APPLY and press Enter.
5.Press Escape to return to the Main Menu.
6.To save your changes to
To continue configuring the switch, see chapter 4 for information on this interface. See chapter 5 for information about using the Web Console.
Upgrading Firmware through Zmodem
Generally, TFTP is the first choice to use to upgrade firmware. The Telnet Console and the Web Console both have options for upgrading the firmware using a TFTP server (see chapters 4 and 5). However, you can also use Zmodem to upgrade the firmware from the serial port.
Note: If FLASH becomes corrupted because you lose power when upgrading the firmware, you must use Zmodem to fix the problem.
To upgrade the firmware using Zmodem
1.Obtain the runtime firmware.
2.Using Windows HyperTerminal*, log in to the switch through the serial port.
3.From the Main Menu, select Reboot and press Enter.
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