Extreme Networks ExtremeRouting SLX 9640 User Manual

Initial Setup and Verification
Initial setup and configuration checklist on page 54
Items required on page 55
Providing power to the device on page 56
Establishing a serial connection on page 56
Configuring a static IP address on page 58
Establishing an Ethernet connection on page 59
Customizing the chassis and host names on page 60
Configuring the DNS service on page 61
Setting the date and time on page 61
Verifying correct operation on page 61
Backing up the configuration on page 62
Installing cable management kit on page 63
Initial setup and configuration checklist
Use the procedures in the following table to initially configure and setup the device, verify correct
operation, and back up the configuration.
Table 15: Initial setup and configuration checklist
Task Task details or additional information
Attach a management station,
establish a serial connection, and
change the default passwords
(optional).
Refer to Establishing a serial connection on page 56. After
completing this task, log in to the serial port to configure the
device.
Set the IP address, subnet mask,
and the default gateway IP
address.
Use the chassis virtual-ip or chassis virtual-ipv6
commands to configure an IP address. For more information, refer
to Configuring a static IP address on page 58 .
Establish an Ethernet connection. By establishing an Ethernet connection, you can complete the
device configuration using a serial or Telnet session. Refer to
Establishing an Ethernet connection on page 59 for more
information.
Customize the chassis and host
names.
Use the switch-attributes chassis-name and switch-
attributes host-name commands to change the default
host name. For more information, refer to Customizing the chassis
and host names on page 60 .
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Extreme Networks ExtremeRouting SLX 9640 Specifications

General

Brand	Extreme Networks
Model	ExtremeRouting SLX 9640
Category	Wireless Access Point
Language	English