8-Port or 16-Port 10-Gigabit/Multi-Gigabit Smart Managed Plus Switch
Getting Started
User Manual
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Change the password
The default password to access the switch is
password
. We recommend that you change
this password to a more secure password. The ideal password contains no dictionary words
from any language and contains uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols. It
can be up to 20 characters.
Use the local browser interface to change the password
To change the password:
1.
Connect your computer to the same network as the switch.
You can use a WiFi or wired network connection, or connect directly to a switch that is
off-network using an Ethernet cable.
2.
Launch a web browser.
3.
In the address field of your web browser, enter the IP address of the switch.
If you do not know the IP address of the switch, see
.
The login window opens.
4.
Enter the switch’s password in the
password
field.
The switch’s default password is
password
.
The Switch Information page displays.
5.
Select
Maintenance > Change Password
.
The Change Password page displays.
6.
In the
Old Password
field, type the current password for the switch.
7.
Type the new password in the
New Password
field and in the
Re-type New Password
field.
8.
Click the
Apply
button.
Your settings are saved. Keep the new password in a secure location so that you can
access the switch in the future.
Use the ProSAFE Plus Utility to change the password
To change the password:
1.
Connect your computer to the same network as the switch.
You can use a WiFi or wired network connection, or connect directly to a switch that is
off-network using an Ethernet cable.