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Initial Switch Configuration Using a Web Browser
After powering up the switch for the first time, you can perform the initial switch configuration using a web browser.
To begin with the initial configuration stage, you need to reconfigure your PC's IP address and subnet mask to make sure the PC can
communicate with the switch. After changing PC's IP address (for example, 10.10.10.250), then you can access the web interface of the
switch using the switch's default IP address as shown below.
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The factory default IP address of the switch is 10.10.10.1 and the subnet mask is 255.255.255.0. If the switch is connected to a Dynamic
Host Control Protocol (DHCP) server, the server assigns the switch an IP address and the default 10.10.10.1 IP address is not
configured. The DHCP server also assigns your PC the correct IP address to allow a connection on the same subnet as the switch.
Initial Switch Configuration Procedure
To initially configure the switch, complete the following steps.
1. Power up the PC that you will use for the initial configuration. Please make sure the PC has the Ethernet RJ-45 connector to be
connected to the switch via standard Ethernet LAN cable. If the switch is connected to a DHCP server, skip to Step 3.
2. Reconfigure the PC's IP address and subnet mask as below, so that it can communicate with the switch. For example, the method
to change the PC's IP address for a PC running Windows® 7/8.x/10 is as follows:
a. Type network and sharing into the Search box in the Start Menu.
b. Select Network and Sharing Center.
c. Select Change adapter settings on the left of PC screen.
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Users can also skip Steps 1-2, by pressing WinKey+R and typing the ncpa.cpl command to get to Step 4 directly.
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Right-click on your local adapter and select Properties.
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In the Local Area Connection Properties menu, highlight Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4). Then, select the Properties
button.
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Be sure to record all your PC's current IP settings to be able to restore them later.
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Select the radio button Use the following IP address and enter in the IP address for the PC (e.g., any IP address not in use,
and in between 10.10.10.2 and 10.10.10.254), subnet mask (e.g., 255.255.255.0).
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Select OK to change the PC's IP address.
3. Power up the switch to be initially configured, and wait until it has finished its start-up processes.
4. Connect the PC to any port on the switch using a standard Ethernet cable, and check the port LED on the switch to make sure the
link status of the PC is OK.
5. Run your web browser on the PC; enter either the DHCP-assigned or factory default IP address to access the switch's web
interface. If your PC is configured correctly, you will see the login page of the switch requesting your username and password. In
some browsers, the information needed may be requested in a new window.
If you do not see the login page, perform the following steps:
a. Refresh the web page.
b. Check to see if there is an IP conflict issue.
c. Clean browser cookies and temporary Internet files.
d. Check your PC settings again and repeat Step 2.
6. Enter the factory default username in the login page. Select Login to log into the switch.
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The factory default username of the switch is admin. The factory default password is password.
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