INS_CNGE28FX4TX24MS(2,POE2/48)
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INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL
CNGE28FX4TX24MS(2,POE2/48)
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3.1.5 Configuring the Switch for Network Access
To control and monitor the switch via the network, it must be configured with basic network
settings, including an IP address and subnet mask. Refer to the quick start guide in Section 1 for
how to initially access your switch.
To configure the switch for network access, select [Add Menu Address Here] to reach the System
Settings menu. The settings in this menu control the switch’s general network con figuration.
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DHCP Enabled/Disabled: The switch can automatically obtain an IP address from a server
using the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). This can speed up initial set up, as the
network administrator does not have to find an open IP address.
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IP Address and subnet mask configuration: The IP address for the switch can be changed to a
user-defined address along with a customized subnet mask to separate subnets.
Advanced users can set the IP address to 0.0.0.0 to disable the use of an IP address for additional
security. However, any features requiring an IP address (i.e., web interface, etc.) will no longer be
available.
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Default Gateway Selection: A Gateway Address is chosen to be the address of a router that
connects two different networks. This can be an IP address or a Fully Qualified Domain Name
(FQDN) such as “domainname.org”.
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NTP Server: The IP address or domain name of an NTP (Network Time Protocol) server from
which the switch may retrieve the current time at startup. Please note that using a domain
name requires that at least one domain name server be configured.