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Powering and Configuring the Cisco MXE 3500
Powering and Configuring the Cisco MXE 3500
Perform the initial configuration described in this section to enter the IP address for the appliance and
set the password for the administrator account. The initial configuration enables the Cisco MXE 3500 to
connect to the LAN. You can then access the Cisco MXE 3500 Web UI and Windows desktop at the
Cisco MXE 3500 IP address for additional configuration.
The following equipment is required to perform the initial configuration:
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Follow these steps for initial configuration:
Connect the keyboard and monitor to the Cisco MXE 3500 rear panel. Connect your network cable to
Step 1
the 10/100/1000 Ethernet port 1 (see
Press the power on/off/LED button
Step 2
Press Alt+F1 and then press Enter.
Step 3
Note
Log in with the following default credentials:
Step 4
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The configuration wizard launches, and Configure Network Settings screen displays.
Step 5
Enter these required network settings: IP Address, Network Mask, and Default Gateway, then click
Next to continue. The Please Wait screen displays.
The address range of 192.168.1.0/29 is reserved for use by the Cisco MXE 3500 appliance. Do not
Warning
configure the IP address in this range.
Step 6
Click OK. The Success screen displays.
Click OK. The Configure Hostname and Domain Name screen displays.
Step 7
(Optional) Enter a hostname and domain name and click Next. The Configure DNS Server screen
Step 8
displays.
Step 9
(Optional) Enter a DNS server and click Next. The Configure NTP Server screen displays.
(Optional) Enter an NTP server and click Next. The Modify and Synchronize Admin Password screen
Step 10
displays.
Step 11
Enter and re-enter a new password for the admin user account and click Next. The Please Wait screen
displays.
Note
Step 12
Click OK. The Password Changed screen displays.
Quick Start Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco Media Experience Engine 3500
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Keyboard with USB connector
Monitor
Wait a few minutes while the system boots. You will get a login prompt when the system is ready.
User Name: admin
Password: change_it
This updates and synchronizes the administrator account password for the Linux OS, Windows
OS, ESXi, and Cisco MXE 3500 web UI.
Figure
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on the Cisco MXE 3500 front panel.
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