User Manual

Chapter 2: Basic Switch Parameters
36 Section I: Basic Operations
Note
The following three parameters are used to manually assign the
switch an IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway. An
alternative method to configuring these parameters is with a DHCP
or BOOTP server, which can assign values to these parameters
automatically. See “Activating the BOOTP or DHCP Client Software”
on page 38
Note
To manually assign the switch an IP address and subnet mask, the
selection Static must be selected under Obtain IP Address From.
IP address
This parameter specifies the IP address of the switch. You must
specify an IP address if you want the switch to function as the Master
switch of an enhanced stack. The IP address must be entered in the
format: xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx. The default value is 0.0.0.0.
Note
Changing the IP address of a master switch will result in the loss of
your remote management session. You can restart the management
session using the master switch’s new IP address.
Note
When setting the IP address and subnet mask of a switch accessed
through enhanced stacking, such as a slave switch, you must set
the subnet mask first or both IP address and subnet mask
simultaneously. Your network management session will end if you
set the IP address without specifying a subnet mask.
Subnet mask
This parameter specifies the subnet mask for the switch. You must
specify a subnet mask if you assigned an IP address to the switch. The
subnet mask must be entered in the format: xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx. The
default value is 255.255.0.0.
Gateway address
This parameter specifies the default router’s IP address. This address
is required if you intend to remotely manage the switch from a
management station that is separated from the switch by a router. The
address must be entered in the format: xxx:xxx:xxx:xxx. The default
value is 0.0.0.0.