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When the switch is using the factory default IP address, the System LED
flashes continuously. When the switch is using a DHCP server-assigned IP
address or an administrator has configured a static IP address, the System
LED is on solid (DHCP is enabled by default).
If you are managing the switch through a network connection and
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the switch IP address is changed, either by a DHCP server or manually,
your access to the switch will be lost. You must enter the new IP address
the switch is using into your browser to use the web-based interface. If
you are managing the switch through a console port connection, the link
is retained.
To configure the switch through an IP network:
Power on the computer and the switch.
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Set the IP configuration on your computer.
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a.
If the switch is using the factory default IP address of
192.168.1.254, you must chose an IP address for the computer
in the range of 192.168.1.1-192.168.1.253 that is not already in
use.
b. If the IP addresses is assigned by a DHCP server, make sure
the DHCP server is running and can be reached from the
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.
Details on how to change the IP address on your computer
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depend upon the type of architecture and operating system you are
using. Use the computer Help and Support functionality to search for "IP
Addressing."
Open a Web browser window. If you are prompted to install an
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Active-X plug-in when connecting to the device, follow the
prompts to accept the plug-in.
Enter the switch IP address in the address bar and press Enter. For
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example, http://192.168.1.254.
The Switch Login Page displays.
Enter the default login information:
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Username is cisco
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Default password is cisco (passwords are case sensitive)
If this is the first time that you have logged on with the default
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username and password, the
rules for constructing a new login and password are displayed on
the page. Enter a new administrator password and click Apply.
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Change Password Page
500 Series Stackable Managed Switches
opens. The