Chapter 1– Setting Up And Administering The Switch
Chapter 1– Setting Up And Administering The Switch

Introduction

This chapter familiarizes the user with the RuggedCom user interface as well as
describes the following procedures:
Configuring the IP Address and Subnet Mask
Configuring the Gateway Address
Configuring for DHCP Operation
Configuring the Management Connection Inactivity Timeout
Configuring the number of Telnet Sessions
Configuring TFTP Server Permissions
Configuring the SNMP Get Community Name
Configuring the System Identification
Configuring Passwords
Configuring the time and date
Configuring SNTP to keep the time and date correct
Configuring SNMP Management Stations

The RuggedSwitch User Interface

Using the RS232 Port to Access the User Interface

Attach a terminal (or PC running terminal emulation software) to the RS232 port
on the rear of the chassis. The terminal should be configured for 8 bits, no parity
operation at 57.6 Kbps. Hardware and software flow control must be disabled.
Select a terminal type of VT100.
Once the terminal is connected, pressing <CR> will prompt for the password to
be entered. The switch is shipped with a default administrator password of
admin”. Once successfully logged in, the user will be presented with the main
menu.
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