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Configuring an IP Address on the Switch
Methods for Configuring an IP Address and Subnet Mask
Configuring an IP Address 
on the Switch
Methods for Configuring an IP Address 
and Subnet Mask 
Use either of the following two methods to configure the switch with an IP 
address and subnet mask compatible with your network:
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Manually through the switch’s console: This is the easiest method 
when you are initially setting up the switch. The switch comes with a 
console cable that you can use to connect the switch to a PC running a 
VT-100 terminal emulator (such as HyperTerminal in Windows 95 or 
Windows NT), or to a VT-100 terminal. Refer to “Manually Configuring an 
IP Address”, below.
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Configure your DHCP/Bootp server to support the switch: By 
default, the switch is configured to acquire an IP address configuration 
from a DHCP or Bootp server. To use DHCP/Bootp, refer to “DHCP/Bootp 
Operation” on page 6-10.
Manually Configuring an IP Address
This section describes how to use the switch console to configure an IP 
address.
1. Use the instructions in chapter 2, “Installing the Switch 212M and 224M” 
of your switch installation manual to connect a PC running a terminal 
emulator, or a terminal, to the Console port on the switch, and display the 
Main Menu.
2. From the console Main Menu, select:
2. Switch Management Access Configuration (IP, SNMP, Console) ...
1. IP Configuration
You will see the screen similar to the one shown in figure 2-2, but with the 
IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway fields blank.
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