MNS-BB
Software User Guide
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LE2425switch:\
ht=ether:\
ha=002006250065:\
ip=192.168.1.88:\
sm=255.255.255.0:\
gw=192.168.1.1:\
hn:\
vm=rfc1048
where:
LE2425switch is a user-defined symbolic name to help you find the correct section of the bootptab file. If you
have multiple switches that will be using Bootp to get their IP configuration, you should use a unique symbolic
name for each switch.
ht
is the “hardware type”. For the LE2425A and LEV2525A Managed Switches, set this to
ether
(for Ethernet).
This tag must precede the
ha
ta
g.
ha
is the “hardware address”. Use the switch’s 12-digit
MAC address.
ip
is the IP address to be assigned to the switch.
sm
is the subnet mask of the subnet in which the
switch is installed.
Note:
The above Bootp table entry is a sample that will work for the LE2425A and LEV2525A Switches when
the appropriate addresses and file names are used.
Network Preparations for Configuring DHCP/Bootp
In its default configuration, the switch is configured for manual IP operation. DHCP/BootP can be
enable.
Syntax
:
set bootmode=<dhcp|bootp|manual>
However, the DHCP/Bootp feature will not acquire IP addressing for the switch unless the following
tasks have already been completed:
For Bootp operation:
•
A Bootp database record has already been entered into an appropriate Bootp server.
•
The necessary network connections are in place
•
The Bootp server is accessible from the switch
5.3.7
Globally Assigned IP Network Addresses
If you intend to connect your network to other networks that use globally administered IP addresses,
Blackbox strongly recommends that you use IP addresses that have a network address assigned to
you. There is a formal process for assigning unique IP addresses to networks worldwide. For more
information please contact your internet service provider (ISP).
5.4
A Quick Start
If you just want to give the switch an IP address so that it can communicate on your network, or if
you are not using VLANs, Blackbox recommends that you use the CLI commands to quickly
configure IP addressing. To do so, do one of the following:
Enter the following command at the CLI Manager level prompt.
LE2425A#
ipconfig ip
= <ipaddress>
mask
= <subnet-mask>
dgw
= <default-gateway>
Syntax: show ipconfig
LE2425A#
show ipconfig
IP Address : 192.168.1.25
Subnet Mask : 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway : 192.168.1.10
Note
: In the factory-default configuration there is no IP addressing assigned to the switch.
5.5
Interface Access: Console/Serial Link, Telnet Features
In most cases, the default configuration is acceptable for standard operation.
Note
Basic switch security is through passwords. You can gain additional security using IP
authorized managers. However if unauthorized access is gained to the switch through in-band
