The switch can operate as an unmanaged switch without an IP address assigned to it. However, we highly recommend configuring the switch using Express Setup. This allows you to operate the switch as a managed switch and provides a default configuration tailored for unified access applications.
Management Interface (VLAN
ID) |
The management VLAN ID through which the switch will be managed.
The default ID is 1. The number can be from 1 to 1001. The default name for the management VLAN is default.
Note: Make sure that the switch and your network management station are in the same VLAN. Otherwise, you will lose management connectivity to the switch.
The management VLAN is the broadcast domain where management traffic is sent between specific users or devices. It provides broadcast control and security for management traffic that should be limited to a specific group of users (such as the administrators of your network). It also ensures secure, administrative access to all devices in the network at all times. |
IP Address |
The IP address is a unique identifier
for the switch in a network. The format is a 32-bit numeric address written as four numbers separated by periods. Each number can be from 0 to 255.
The IP address is also assigned to the management VLAN. Make sure that the IP address that you assign to the switch is not being
used by another device in your network. The IP address and the default gateway IP address cannot be the same.
Note: When configuring the switch for
the first time through Express Setup, 10.0.0.1 and 10.0.0.3 cannot be
used as IP addresses. |
Subnet Mask List |
The subnet mask is the network address that identifies the subnetwork (subnet) to which the switch belongs. The default is 255.255.255.0.
Subnets are used to segment the devices in a network into smaller groups. |
Default Gateway |
The IP address for the default gateway.
A gateway is a router or a dedicated network device that enables the
switch to communicate with devices in other networks or subnetworks.
The default gateway IP address should be part of the same subnet as the switch IP address. The switch IP address and the default gateway IP address cannot be the same. If all of your devices are in the same network and a default gateway is not used, you do not need to enter an IP address.
Note: You must specify a default gateway
if your network management station and the switch are in different networks
or subnetworks. Otherwise, the switch and your network management station
will not be able to communicate with each other. |
Switch Password |
The password for the switch can
be from 2 to 25 alphanumeric characters, can start with a number, is
case sensitive, and can have embedded spaces. The password cannot be a single digit, cannot contain a question mark (?) or a tab, and does not allow spaces at the beginning or the end. The default is cisco.
Note: To complete initial setup, you must change the password from the default password, cisco.
We recommend that you provide a password to the switch to secure access to Device Manager. |
Confirm Switch Password |
Enter the switch password again. |
Host Name |
A name for the switch. The name is limited to 31 alphanumeric characters. The name cannot contain a question mark (?), a space, or a tab. The default is Switch.
We recommend entering a name to help identify the switch during monitoring or troubleshooting. |
Telnet Access |
Select Enable if you are going to use Telnet to access the switch CLI. |
Telnet Password |
If you enable Telnet access, we recommend that you also set a Telnet password.
The Telnet password can be from 2 to 25 alphanumeric characters, is case sensitive, and can have embedded spaces. The password cannot be a single digit, cannot contain a question mark (?) or a tab, and does not allow spaces at the beginning or the end. |
Confirm Telnet Password |
Enter the Telnet password again. |
SNMP |
Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is a set of protocols for managing complex networks. Enable SNMP if you plan to manage the switch through an SNMP-based network-management application.
Select Enable to enable SNMP on the switch. The default is Disable. |
SNMP Read Community |
The Read community string operates as a password that enables the switch to validate Get (read-only) requests from a network management station. If you set the SNMP read community string, users can access SNMP information, but they cannot modify them.
The string can be up to 31 characters. The string cannot contain a question mark (?), a space, or a tab. The Read community string cannot be the same as the Write community string. |
SNMP Write Community |
The Write community string operates as a password that enables the switch to validate Set (read-write) requests from a network management station. If you set the SNMP write community, users can access and modify SNMP information.
The string can be up to 31 characters. The string cannot contain a question mark (?), a space, or a tab. The Write community string cannot be the same as the Read community string. |
System Contact |
The name of the administrator for the switch or network.
The name cannot contain a question mark (?) or a tab. |
System Location |
The physical location of the switch. We recommend entering either the switch location to help identify the switch during monitoring or troubleshooting.
The location name cannot contain a question mark (?) or a tab. |