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Vixel Model 335 Installation & Configuration Guide CHAPTER 3 Management
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Changing the Switch’s IP Parameters
To view the current switch configuration, type co at the prompt. The Configuration
Menu appears:
Before the switch can establish communication with your network, its IP address needs
to be changed from its default value.
To change the switch’s IP parameters:
1. Type the option number (1-4) of the desired setting.
2. Enter a new value for that setting.
3. Type 5 to save changes and reset the switch. (The switch must be reset for the change
to take affect.)
Enabling or Disabling DHCP Requests
When DHCP is enabled, the switch sends a DHCP request for its correct IP parameters
(address, subnet mask, and default gateway) during power on. If a DHCP server
responds, the switch automatically changes its IP settings.
Note: The default setting
for the DHCP option is
"disabled".
If you want to enable DHCP, ensure that there is a DHCP server connected to the same
subnet as the switch. (For instructions on setting the switch’s IP parameters through a
DHCP server, see the server documentation.)
If DHCP is enabled and a DHCP server is not found, the DHCP request will fail and the
switch’s IP parameters will be incorrect. You will then have to connect through the serial
port using the CLI, disable the DHCP mode, and manually configure the switch
parameters.
To enable automatic DHCP requests from the switch:
1. Type co, then type 4.
The DHCP status is toggled to either enable or disable and the current setting is
displayed.
2. Type 5 to save changes and reset the switch. (The switch must be reset for the change
to take affect.)
Configuring Switch Information
To change the switch name, location, or contact name, type si at the prompt. The
System Information Menu appears:
To change the information:
1. Type the option number (1-3) of the desired setting.
2. Enter a new value for that setting.
3. Type 4 to exit the menu.
CONFIGURATION MENU
ACTIVE VALUE SAVED VALUE NEW VALUE
1. IP Address 172.16.52.2 172.16.52.2
2. Netmask 255.255.240.0 255.255.240.0
3. Default Gateway 172.16.48.1 172.16.48.1
4. DHCP Disabled
5. Save changes and reset switch
6. Save changes and exit menu
7. Discard changes and exit menu
SYSTEM INFORMATION MENU
1. Switch Name: demo
2. Location: lab
3. Contact Name: John Smith
4. Exit menu