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Configuring IP Addressing

Overview

You can configure IP addressing through all of the switch's interfaces. You can

Easily edit a switch configuration file to allow downloading the file to

multiple switches without overwriting each switch's unique gateway and

VLAN 1 IP addressing.

Assign up to 32 IP addresses to a VLAN (multinetting).

Why Configure IP Addressing? In its factory default configuration, the

switch operates as a multiport learning bridge with network connectivity

provided by the ports on the switch. However, to enable specific management

access and control through your network, you will need IP addressing. Table

8-1 on page 8-11 shows the switch features that depend on IP addressing to

IP Configuration

IP Configuration Features

IP Address and Subnet Mask

Multiple IP Addresses on a VLAN

Default Gateway Address

Packet Time-To-Live (TTL)

Time Server (Timep)

IP Address and Subnet Mask. Configuring the switch with an IP address

expands your ability to manage the switch and use its features. By default, the

switch is configured to automatically receive IP addressing on the default

VLAN from a DHCP/Bootp server that has been configured correctly with

information to support the switch. (Refer to "DHCP/Bootp Operation" on page

8-12 for information on setting up automatic configuration from a server.)

However, if you are not using a DHCP/Bootp server to configure IP addressing,

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