Dimension
Chapter 4
Basic Switch Configuration
This chapter describes how to set the IP address of the switch, reset and reboot the switch.
4.1Setting the IP Address of the Switch
To configure the Ethernet TCP/IP settings of the switch click Administrator and then Network Configuration to display the screen shown next.
FigureFollow the instructions in the table below to set the fields in this screen.
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IP Address | Enter a LAN IP address for the switch in dotted decimal | 192.168.1.1 | ||
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Subnet | Enter a subnet mask in dotted decimal notation. Refer to | 255.255.255.0 | ||
Mask | the Subnetting appendix to calculate a subnet mask if you |
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Gateway | Enter the LAN IP address of the gateway device. |
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4.2Changing System Username and Password
Use the User Authentication screen to change the switch system username and password.
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