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IP Configuration
This chapter describes how to configure an IP interface for management access to
the switch over the network. This switch supports both IP Version 4 and Version 6,
and can be managed simultaneously through either of these address types. You
can manually configure a specific IPv4 or IPv6 address, or direct the switch to obtain
an IPv4 address from a BOOTP or DHCP server. An IPv6 address can either be
manually configured or dynamically generated.
This chapter provides information on network functions including:
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IPv4 Configuration – Sets an IPv4 address for management access.
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IPv6 Configuration – Sets an IPv6 address for management access.
Setting the Switch’s IP Address (IP Version 4)
This section describes how to configure an IPv4 interface for management access
over the network. This switch supports both IPv4 and IPv6, and can be managed
through either of these address types. For information on configuring the switch
with an IPv6 address, see
“Setting the Switch’s IP Address (IP Version 6)” on
page 455 .
Configuring the IPv4
Default Gateway
Use the System > IP (Configure Global) page to configure an IPv4 default gateway
for the switch.
Parameters
These parameters are displayed:
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Gateway IP Address – IP address of the gateway router between the switch
and management stations that exist on other network segments.
(Default: None)
An IP default gateway must be defined if the management station is located in
a different IP segment.
An IP default gateway can only be successfully set when a network interface
that directly connects to the gateway has been configured on the switch.