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6. Configure the switch for operation on your network
(minimal configuration).
Using a standard Ethernet cable, connect a PC directly to
the switch.
Before you connect the switch to the network, configure the
PC's IP Address and Subnet Mask to allow it to communicate
with the switch through your PC's Web browser.
Switch factory-default settings:
Parameter
Password
IP address
Subnet Mask
Default gateway
Modify the switch's IP configuration to operate in your
network. See "Example: Initial Switch Configuration"
(page 3)
7. Connect the network cables.
NOTE:
Fir transceiver connections, install and use only
HPE Mini-GBIC/SFP transceivers supported by the switch.
See "Mini-GBIS/SFP Installation Notes" (page 4).
Example: Initial Switch Configuration
1.
Reconfigure the PC's IP address and Subnet Mask so that it can communicate with the switch.
a.
Click Start > Control Panel. Type adapter in the search box, and then click View network
connections
b.
Select and right-click Local Area Connection, then click Properties.
c.
Click the Networking tab. Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) under This connection
uses the following items, and then click Properties.
d.
On the General tab, click Use the following IP address.
e.
For IP address, enter an IP address in the same range as the switch's default IP address. For
example, enter 192.168.1.12.
f.
For Subnet mask, enter 255.255.255.0, then click OK.
g.
Click Close (or OK) to close the Local Area Connection Properties screen.
2.
Open your Web browser on the PC, and enter the switch factory-default address, http://192.168.1.1,
to access the switch's Web interface.
3.
Click Log on to log on to the switch (by default, there is no password).
4.
Click Network Setup > Get Connected and configure IP network settings on the switch for operation
on your network.
Factory Default Setting
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192.168.1.1
255.255.255.0
not set
NOTE:
Be sure to record all your PC's current IP settings to be able to restore them
later.
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