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Changing the switch address

If multiple switches are installed or a public LAN segment is used, network addresses must be

changed to conform to the customer’s LAN addressing scheme. The following items are required to

perform this task:

• A local workstation (desktop or notebook computer) with:

• Microsoft Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, or Windows

NT 4.0 operating system.

• RS-232 serial communication software (for example, ProComm Plus or HyperTerminal).

Note that the HAFM appliance may be used for this function and that HyperTerminal is included

with Windows 2000 or Windows Server 2003 provided in the HAFM appliance.

• An asynchronous RS-232 null modem cable (provided with the switch).

Perform the following steps to change a switch’s IP address, subnet mask, or gateway address:

1. Remove the protective metal plate from the 9-pin maintenance port at the rear of the switch (a

Phillips-tip screwdriver is required). Connect the 9-pin end of the RS-232 null modem cable to the

port.

2. Connect the other cable end to a 9-pin communication port (COM1 or COM2) at the rear of the

maintenance terminal PC.

3. Power on the maintenance terminal. After the PC powers on, the Windows desktop is displayed.

Refer to operating instructions shipped with the PC.

NOTE: Procedures for changing network addresses using the HyperTerminal serial

communication software are described in step 4 through step 13.

4. Select Start > Programs > Accessories > Communications > HyperTerminal. The Connection

Description dialog box is displayed, (Figure 8).

Figure 8 Connection Description dialog box