Express Setup

Why use Express Setup after initial setup:

Tips on using this window:

  • Click Submit to save your changes.
  • Click Cancel to discard unsaved changes.

Network Settings

The network settings enable the switch to operate with its standard default settings and to be managed through the device manager. Existing settings were set during initial setup. You would need to change these settings if you want to move the switch to a different management VLAN or to a different network.

Management Interface (VLAN ID)

The name and ID of the management VLAN through which the switch will be managed. Select an existing VLAN to be the management VLAN.

The default name for the management VLAN is default. The management VLAN ID was set during initial set up.

Note: Make sure that the switch and your network management station are in the same VLAN. Otherwise, you will lose management connectivity to the switch.

The management VLAN is the broadcast domain where management traffic is sent between specific users or devices. It provides broadcast control and security for management traffic that should only be limited to a specific group of users (such as the administrators of your network). It also ensures secure, administrative access to all devices in the network at all times.

For more information about management VLANs and about VLANs in general, see VLAN Types.

IP Assignment Mode

The IP assignment mode determines if the switch IP information will be manually assigned (static) or be automatically assigned by a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server. The default is Static.

We recommend that you select Static and manually assign the IP address for the switch. You can then use the same IP address whenever you want to access the device manager.

If you select DHCP, the DHCP server automatically assigns an IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway to the switch. As long as the switch is not restarted, the switch continues to use the assigned IP information and you are able to use the same IP address to access the device manager.

Note: If you manually assign the switch IP address and your network uses a DHCP server, make sure that the IP address that you give to the switch is not within the range of addresses that the DHCP server will automatically assign to other devices. This prevents IP address conflicts between the switch and another device.

IP Address

The IP address is a unique identifier for the switch in a network. The format is a 32-bit numeric address written as four numbers separated by periods. Each number can be from 0 to 255.

This field is enabled only if the IP assignment mode is Static.

Notes:

  • Make sure that the IP address that you assign to the switch is not being used by another device in your network.
  • The IP address and the default gateway cannot be the same.
Subnet Mask List

The subnet mask is the network address that identifies the subnetwork (subnet) to which the switch belongs. Subnets segment the devices in a network into smaller groups. The default is 255.255.255.0.

This field is enabled only if the IP assignment mode is Static.

Default Gateway

The IP address for the default gateway. A gateway is a router or a dedicated network device that enables the switch to communicate with devices in other networks or subnetworks. The IP address should be part of the same subnet as the switch IP address.

If all of your devices are in the same network and a default gateway is not used, you do not need to enter an IP address in this field.

This field is enabled only if the IP assignment mode is Static.

Notes:

  • You must specify a default gateway if your network management station and the switch are in different networks or subnetworks. Otherwise, the switch and your network management station will not be able to communicate with each other.
  • The IP address and the default gateway cannot be the same.

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Optional Settings

The optional settings identify and synchronize the switch so that it can be managed properly. Existing settings might have been set during initial setup. Update these settings if you need to change the switch name or its system clock.

Host Name

A name for the switch. The name can have up to 31 alphanumeric characters. The name cannot contain a ?, a space, or a tab. The default is Switch.

We recommend entering either the name, location, or IP address of the switch to help identify the switch during monitoring or troubleshooting.

System Date

This is the date that the switch automatically read from the network management station or was manually set during initial setup. If you change the date, the change takes effect immediately after you click Submit.

System Time

This is the time that the switch automatically read from the network management station or was manually set during initial setup. If you change the time, the change takes effect immediately after you click Submit.

Time Zone

This is the time zone that the switch automatically read from the network management station or was manually set during initial setup. If you change the time zone, the change takes effect immediately after you click Submit.

Daylight Saving Time

The check box is automatically enabled only when the selected time zone is in U.S., Europe, or Australia. This check box is disabled for all of the other time zones.

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