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CHAPTER 4: SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
This page provides an overview of the current users. Currently the only way to login as another user on the web server is to close
and This chapter provides step-by-step instructions for the initial configuration of your console server, and connecting it to the
Management or Operational LAN. This involves the Administrator:
activating the Management Console.
changing the Administrator password.
setting the IP address console server’s principal LAN port.
selecting the services to be enabled and access privileges.
This chapter also discusses the communications software tools that the Administrator may use in accessing the console server,
and the configuration of the additional LAN ports.
NOTE: For guidance on configuring large numbers of Black Box appliances and/or automating provisioning, consult Section 4.7:
Configuration over DHCP (ZTP) and Section 16.15: Bulk Provisioning.
4.1 MANAGEMENT CONSOLE CONNECTION
Your console server comes configured with the following default IP address and subnet mask:
IP address: 192.168.0.1
Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
For initial configuration, we recommend that you connect the console server directly to a single computer.
If you choose to connect the console server and computer to a LAN before completing the initial setup steps, the following
conditions must be met:
there must be no other devices on the LAN at IP address 192.168.0.1.
the console server and the computer must be on the same LAN segment, with no interposed router appliances.
4.1.1 CONNECTED COMPUTER SETUP
To configure the console server with a browser, the connected PC/workstation should have an IP address in the same range as the
console server (for example, 192.168.0.100):
To configure the IP address of a computer running Linux, macOS, or Unix:
run ifconfig.
To configure the IP address of a computer running Windows:
Click Start -> (Settings ->) Click Start -> Control Panel -> Network and Sharing Center -> Change Adapter Settings.
Right-click on Local Area Connection and select Properties.
Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties.
Select Use the following IP address and enter the following details:
IP address: 192.168.0.100
Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
If you want to retain your existing IP settings for this network connection, click Advanced and add the above details as a secondary
IP connection.
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