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4.1
Log In
To access the login window, connect the device to the network, see "Connecting the
Switch to Ethernet Ports" on page 17. Once the switch is installed and connected,
power on the switch see the following procedures to log into your switch.
When the switch is first installed, the default network configuration is set to DHCP
enabled. You will need to make sure your network environment supports the switch
setup before connecting it to the network.
1.
Launch your web browser on a computer.
2.
In the browser's address bar type in the switch's default IP address
(192.168.1.1). The login screen displays.
3.
Enter the default user name and password (admin/admin) to log into the man-
agement interface. You can change the default password after you have suc-
cessfully logged in.
4.
Click Login to enter the management interface.
4.2
Recommended Practices
One of the easiest things to do to help increase the security posture of the network
infrastructure is to implement a policy and standard for secure management. This
practice is an easy way to maintain a healthy and secure network.
After you have performed the basic configurations on your switches, the following is a
recommendation which is considered best practice policy.
4.2.1
Changing Default Password
In keeping with good management and security practices, it is recommended that
you change the default password as soon as the device is functioning and setup
correctly. The following details the necessary steps to change the default password.
To change the password:
1.
Navigate to Configuration > Security > Users.
2.
From the User Configuration table, click the Admin (default) account to select it.
3.
The Edit User screen displays, click the Change Password drop-down menu
and select Yes.
4.
In the Password field (maximum length: 32 characters), type in the new pass-
word. Re-type the same password in the Password (again) field.
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Figure 4.1 Login Screen
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