Setting The Ip Parameters - GE Multilink ML3000 Instruction Manual

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
1.5.6

Setting the IP Parameters

MULTILINK ML3000 ETHERNET COMMUNICATIONS SWITCH – INSTRUCTION MANUAL
https://
<assigned_IP_address>
Ensure that https is entered, not http, and that there is connectivity (that is, you can ping
the switch).
Step 2:
If there is no response from a DCHP server, the ML3000 will query for a BOOTP server. If the
server responds, the ML3000 will acquire and set the assigned IP address. To manage the
switch, determine the assigned IP address and enter as follows in Internet Explorer:
https://
<assigned_IP_address>
Ensure that https is entered, not http, and that there is connectivity (that is, you can ping
the switch).
Step 3:
If there is no response from either a DCHP or BOOTP server, or if the switch is not
connected to a network, the switch will assign itself an IP address. The ML3000 will check
to see if IP address 192.168.1.2, with a network mask of 255.255.255.0, is free. If so, it will
assume these values. If this IP address is assigned to another device, the ML3000 will
repeat steps 1 through 3 to find a DCHP or BOOTP server or wait for the 192.168.1.2
address to become free.
Once connected, the browser will display a login prompt. The default login is:
• Username: manager
Password: manager
To setup the switch, the IP address and other relevant TCP/IP parameters have to be
specified.
The IP address on the MultiLink switch is set to 192.168.1.2 from the factory. The switch is
fully operational as a Layer 2 switch as a default. Setting a default IP address can
potentially cause duplicate IP address problem if multiple switches are powered on and
installed on the network. To manage the switch, an IP address has to be programmed.
Before starting, please ensure that the IP address assigned to the switch is known or
contact your system/network administrator to get the IP address information. Follow the
steps listed below to configure the switch.
 Ensure the power is off.
 Follow the steps described above for connecting the console cable
and setting the console firmware.
 Power on the switch.
 Once the login prompt appears, login as manager using default
password (manager).
 Configure the IP address, network mask and default gateway as per
the IP addressing scheme for your network.
 Set the manager password (this step is recommended; refer to the
following section).
 Save the settings (without saving, the changes made will be lost).
 Power off the switch (or a firmware reboot as discussed below).
 Power on the switch - login with the new login name and password.
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