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M6100 Series Switches
For information about how to perform the initial configuration of the switch through the
CLI, see Perform Initial Configuration of Switch Through the Console Port on page 8.
For detailed information about how to use the CLI to configure the switch with all its
options, see the M6100 Command Line Interface Manual that, which is available at
downloadcenter.netgear.com.
Start the Switch and Observe the Power-On Self-Test
When you supply power to the switch, the switch goes through a power-on self-test (POST).
The POST runs every time that the switch initializes and checks the switch hardware before
booting the switch. If the POST detects a critical problem, the startup procedure stops. The
boot process runs for approximately 60 seconds.
If POST passes successfully, a valid executable image loads into RAM. If you connect a local
terminal to the switch, POST messages display on the terminal and indicate test success or
failure.
To start the switch:
1. Locate an AC power receptacle.
2. Connect the switch to the AC receptacle.
The switch does not provide an on/off button.
Use the Network Interface, Service Port, or Console Port for Initial Configuration
The network interface and service port let you access the switch from a remote workstation
over an Ethernet network. You must configure the IP address, subnet mask, and default
gateway on the switch.
Note: The network interface, which you can access through any regular port in
the management VLAN, is an in-band connection. The service port,
which is located on the front panel and marked OOB, is an out-of-band
(OOB) connection.
Perform the initial configuration of the switch by using one of the following methods:
•BootP or DHCP server. Use a BootP or DHCP server over the network interface or
service port (see Perform Initial Configuration of the Switch Through a BootP or DHCP
Server on page 8).
•CLI. Use the CLI over the console port (see Perform Initial Configuration of Switch
Through the Console Port on page 8).