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Initial Configuration
Initial Configuration Process
4.1
When using the switch for the first time, configuration must be carried out through a console. Perform
the following steps to configure the switch:
Connect a terminal to the console port (see “Set IP Address Manually” on page 26).
1.
Manually configure the IP Address by CLI (see “4.2.1 Set IP Address Manually” on page 26).
2.
Manage the switch.
3.
Configure the IP Address
4.2
You can configure the switch with a static IP address or use a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
(DHCP) server to automatically obtain an IP address for the switch. For the first time configuration, it is
recommended to set the IP address manually.
Set IP Address Manually
4.2.1
To set the IP address of the switch manually, perform the following:
Connect the switch to a computer with a terminal emulation program via the Console port.
1.
On the terminal emulation program, select the appropriate serial port and set the following
2.
configurations:
Baud rate: 115200
•
Data width: 8 bits
•
Parity: None
•
Stop bits: 1
•
Flow control: None
•
After setting up the terminal, plug the power cable(s) to the AC power connector(s) of the switch.
3.
The boot up screen appears in the terminal. The boot up process may take a few minutes to
complete.
Boot Up Console Screen
Figure 4-1:
When prompted for the User and Password, input “
4.
admin
” for user and leave the password empty,
then press <Enter>.
The “
5.
(Quanta) >
” prompt appears. From this point, you can execute CLI commands which are
limited to the general user. To view the commands, input “
?
”; a list of the available commands
appears.
