8 Cisco 250 Series Smart Switches
switch and the computer. It might be necessary to disconnect
and reconnect the devices for them to discover their new IP
addresses from the DHCP server.
NOTE Details on how to change the IP address on your computer
depend upon the type of architecture and operating system you are
using. Use the computer Help and Support functionality to search
for “IP Addressing.”
STEP 4 Open a Web browser window. If you are prompted to install an
ActiveX plug-in when connecting to the device, follow the prompts
to accept the plug-in.
STEP 5 Enter the switch IP address in the address bar and press Enter. For
example, http://192.168.1.254.
The Switch Login Page
displays.
STEP 6 Enter the default login information:
• Username is cisco
• Default password is cisco (passwords are case sensitive)
STEP 7 Click Log In.
If this is the first time that you have logged on with the default
username and password, the Change Password page opens. The
rules for constructing a new password are displayed on the page.
STEP 8 Enter a new password and confirm the password.
NOTE Password complexity is enabled by default. The password
must comply with the default complexity rules or it can be disabled
temporarily by checking Disable next to the Password Strength
Enforcement option.
STEP 9 Click Apply.
CAUTION Make sure that any configuration changes made are saved
before exiting from the web-based interface by clicking on
the Save icon. Exiting before you save your configuration will
result in all changes being lost.
The Getting Started window displays. You are now ready to configure the
switch. Refer to your Administration Guide for further information.
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