Performing The Initial Configuration - Dell N1500 Series Getting Started Manual

Performing the Initial Configuration

The initial configuration procedure is based on the following assumptions:
• The Dell Networking switch does not have a saved configuration.
• The Dell Networking switch booted successfully.
• The console connection is established, and the Dell Easy Setup Wizard
prompt appears on the screen of a VT100 terminal or terminal equivalent.
The initial switch configuration is performed through the console port.
After the initial configuration, you can manage the switch from the already-
connected console port or remotely through an interface defined during the
initial configuration.
NOTE:
The switch is not configured with a default user name, password,
or IP address.
Before setting up the initial configuration of the switch, obtain the following
information from your network administrator:
• The IP address to be assigned to the management interface.
• The IP subnet mask for the network.
• The IP address of the management interface default gateway.
Alternatively, the switch can be configured to boot using DHCP and will
obtain an IP address and subnet mask automatically. These settings are
necessary to allow the remote management of the switch through Telnet
(Telnet client) or HTTP (Web browser).
Enabling Remote Management
On the Dell Networking N1500 Series switches, use any of the switch ports on
the front panel for in-band management. By default, all switch ports are
members of VLAN 1.
The Dell Easy Setup Wizard includes prompts to configure network
information for the VLAN 1 interface on the N1500 Series switch. One can
assign a static IP address and subnet mask or enable DHCP and allow
a network DHCP server to assign the information.
See the CLI Reference Guide for information about the CLI commands you
use to configure network information.
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