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| IP Configuration
Setting the Switch’s IP Address (IP Version 4)
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Figure 330: Configuring a Static IPv4 Address
To obtain an dynamic IPv4 address through DHCP/BOOTP for the switch:
1. Click System, IP.
2. Select Configure Interface from the Action list.
3. Select Add Address from the Step list.
4. Select the VLAN through which the management station is attached,
set the IP Address Mode to “DHCP” or “BOOTP.”
5. Click Apply to save your changes.
6. Then click Restart DHCP to immediately request a new address.
Figure 331: Configuring a Dynamic IPv4 Address
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The switch will also broadcast a request for IP configuration settings
on each power reset.
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If you lose the management connection, make a console connection
to the switch and enter “show ip interface” to determine the new switch
address.