Cisco ESW2 Series Quick Start Manual page 10

Use the Web-Based Interface
To access the switch by using the web-based interface, you must know
the IP address the switch is using. The switch uses the factory default IP
address of 192.168.1.254 by default.
When the switch is using the factory default IP address, the System LED
flashes continuously. When the switch is using a DHCP server-assigned IP
address or an administrator has configured a static IP address, the System
LED is on solid (DHCP is enabled by default).
If you are managing the switch through a network connection and
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the switch IP address is changed, either by a DHCP server or manually,
your access to the switch will be lost. You must enter the new IP address
the switch is using into your browser to use the web-based interface. If
you are managing the switch through a console port connection, the link
is retained.
To configure the switch through an IP network:
Power on the computer and the switch.
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Set up the IP configuration on your computer.
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a. If the switch is using the default static IP address of
192.168.1.254, you must chose an IP address in the range of
192. 1 68. 1 . 1 —192. 1 68. 1 .253 that is not already in use.
b. If the IP addresses is assigned by a DHCP server, make sure
the DHCP server is running and can be reached from the
switch and the computer. It might be necessary to disconnect
and reconnect the devices for them to discover their new IP
addresses from the DHCP server.
Details on how to change the IP address on your computer
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depend upon the type of architecture and operating system you are
using. Use the Help and Support functionality on your computer and
search for "IP Addressing".
Open a Web browser window. If you are prompted to install an
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Active-X plug-in when connecting to the device, follow the
prompts to accept the plug-in.
Enter the switch IP address in the address bar and press Enter. For
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example, http://192.168.1.254.
The Switch Login Page displays.
Enter the default login information:
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Username is cisco
Default password is cisco (passwords are case sensitive)
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