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Configure IP Address
The Switch needs to have a TCP/IP address assigned to it so that
the network management system or TELNET client can find it on
the network. The IP Configuration screen allows you to change
the settings for the two different interfaces used on the Switch: the
Ethernet interface used for in-band communication, and the SLIP
interface
used
over
communication.
Choose Configure IP Address to access the first item on the
System Configuration menu. The following screen appears:
Figure 6-8. IP Configuration screen
Each of the fields on this screen takes effect the next time the
system is restarted. Fields that can be set include:
♦ BOOTP Service Determines whether the Switch should
send out a BOOTP broadcast request when it is powered up.
The BOOTP protocol allows IP addresses, network masks,
and default gateways to be assigned on a central BOOTP
server; if this option is set the Switch will first look for a
Using the Console Interface
Gigabit Ethernet Switch User's Guide
the
console
port
for
out-of-band
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