
Note: If you inadvertently
enter a space at the beginning or end of a field, it is removed
when the setup fields are processed.
Step
1
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In the Management Interface
(VLAN ID) field, enter the number of the VLAN that you
will use to manage the switch . The number can be from 1 to
1001; the default is 1.
The VLAN is assigned the IP address that you specify in the
next step.
Note: You can use the Management Interface (VLAN
ID) field only if the switch is in express setup mode. |
Step 2
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In the IP Address field,
enter the IP address of the switch . |
Step 3
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From the IP Subnet Mask
list, select a subnet mask. |
Step 4
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In the Default Gateway
field, enter the IP address for the default gateway.
A gateway (router or dedicated network device) is a system
that connects a network on one subnet to one or more networks
on a different subnet.
Note: You must specify a default gateway if the management
workstation and the switch are on different IP segments.
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Step 5
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In the Switch Password
field, enter your password.
The password can be from 1 to 25 alphanumeric characters,
can start with a number, is case sensitive, allows embedded
spaces, but does not allow spaces at the beginning or end.
Do not use a ?, tab, [, or quotation marks. |
Step 6
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In the Confirm Switch Password
field, enter your password again. |
Step
1
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In the Host Name field, enter a host name for the switch.
The host name is limited to 31 alphanumeric characters. Embedded
spaces, a ?, tab, [, and quotation marks are not allowed. |
Step
2
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In the System Contact field, enter the name of the
system administrator for the switch or network. |
Step
3
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In
the System Location field, enter the physical location
of the switch. |
Step
4
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Across from Telnet Access, click Enable if you
are going to use Telnet. |
Step
5
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If you enable
Telnet access, enter a password in the Telnet
Password field.
The Telnet password can be from 1 to 25
alphanumeric characters, is case sensitive,
allows embedded spaces, but does not allow
spaces at the beginning or end. Do not use
a ?, tab, [, or quotation marks.
Note:
If you enable Telnet access, we recommend
that you also set a switch password.
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Step
6
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In the Confirm Telnet Password field, enter the Telnet
password again. |
Step
7
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Across
from SNMP, click Enable to configure Simple
Network Management Protocol (SNMP); otherwise, take the Disable
default. Enable SNMP if you plan to manage switches by using
Cisco Works. |
Step
8
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If you enable SNMP, enter a
community string in the SNMP Read Community field,
the SNMP Write Community field, or both. SNMP community
strings authenticate access to MIB objects. Embedded spaces
are not allowed in SNMP community strings. If you set the
SNMP read community, users can access MIB objects, but cannot
modify them. If you set the SNMP write community, users
can access and modify MIB objects.
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Step
1
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Click
Save to save your settings to the switch or Cancel
to cancel your settings. |
Step
2
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(Windows
users only) Open the Command Prompt window
by choosing Start
> Programs > Accessories > Command
Prompt. |
Step
3
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Enter
ping and the IP address of your switch,
for example: ping 10.1.1.104
If the ping succeeds, the PC can communicate
with the switch. |
If you want to change
this configuration or want to perform other management
tasks, use one of these tools:
- Cluster Management
Suite (CMS)
- Command-line interface
(CLI)
To use CMS, access the switch using
your browser, and click Cluster Management Suite on the
left side of the Home web page.
To use the CLI, access the switch using Telnet or the console
port, and enter commands at the Switch> prompt.
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