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Chapter 4
Assigning a System Identity
This chapter describes how to assign a Management IP address, subnet
mask, and optional default gateway address to your Switch. The
Management IP address is used for all system services, such as HTTP, FTP,
and SNMP. The Management IP address enables you to manage the Switch
from a Web browser.
Initial Configuration Options
Table 4-1 describes the choices you have when first
configuring the Switch’s required parameters. The IP Address Configuration
Utility diskette, which comes with your Switch, searches for the serial numbers of
unconfigured Switches. It then displays a table for you to enter the Management
IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway (optional).
To configure the Switch from the serial interface configuration menu, you
must first connect the serial interface cable to the Switch. Then you can use a
terminal emulation application to enter the Management IP address, subnet
mask, and default gateway (optional).
Table 4-1. Initial Configuration Options
Initial Configuration
Method Result
Advantages/
Disadvantages
IP Address Configuration
Utility (Recommended) Sets Management IP
Address, Subnet Mask,
and Default Gateway
(optional)
Utility diskette makes
initial configuration easy
Serial Interface
Configuration Menu
(Optional)
Must connect the serial
interface cable