Nortel Nortel Contivity Extranet Switch 4500, Getting Started

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Assigning a System Identity
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IP Address Configuration Utility
Use this utility for the initial Switch configuration.
Requirements
To assign the Switch a Management IP address with this utility, you need:
• A PC running Windows 95®, Windows 98®, or Windows NT®
with a functioning TCP/IP stack
• The PC running on the same subnet as the Switch you are configuring
• The PC connected to an operational network connection
If your environment does not match these requirements, then you must use the
serial interface configuration.
To test the function of your TCP/IP stack, send a PING command to any host.
Running the IP Configuration Utility
The program ExtNetIP.exe is on a diskette labeled IP Address Configuration
Utility that accompanies the Switch. You can copy the utility to your hard disk and
execute it from there, or you can load it from the diskette drive. The ExtNetIP.exe
program launches the IP Address Configuration Utility, which allows you to
assign a Management IP address and subnet mask to the Switch. To run
ExtNetIP.exe:
1.
Remove the front bezel (refer to page 7-7).
2.
Insert the diskette into the A: drive and select Start
→
Run, and then type:
a:\ExtNetIP.exe
or, open the “My Computer” icon on the desktop and open the “3½
Floppy (A:)” drive, and then double-click on the icon: