You can configure an IPv4 interface for management access over the network. This switch supports both IPv4 and IPv6, and can be managed through either of these address types. You can manually configure a specific IPv4 or IPv6 address, or direct the switch to obtain an IPv4 address from a BOOTP or DHCP server. An IPv6 address can either be manually configured or dynamically generated.
Use the System > IP (Configure Global) page to configure an IPv4 default gateway for the switch.
IP address of the gateway router between the switch and management stations that exist on other network segments. (Default: None)
An IP default gateway must be defined if the management station is located in a different IP segment.
An IP default gateway can only be successfully set when a network interface that directly connects to the gateway has been configured on the switch.
Use the System > IP (Configure Interface - Add Address) page to configure an IPv4 address for the switch. The default IPv4 address for VLAN 1 is set to 192.168.2.10 using the subnet mask 255.255.255.0. To change the switch’s default settings to values that are compatible with your network, you may need to a establish a default gateway between the switch and management stations that exist on another network segment.
You can direct the device to obtain an address from a BOOTP or DHCP server, or manually configure a static IP address. Valid IP addresses consist of four decimal numbers, 0 to 255, separated by periods. Anything other than this format will not be accepted.
ID of the configured VLAN to be used for management access. By default, all ports on the switch are members of VLAN 1. However, the management station can be attached to a port belonging to any VLAN, as long as that VLAN has been assigned an IP address. (Default: VLAN 1)
Specifies whether IP functionality is enabled via manual configuration (User Specified), Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), or Boot Protocol (BOOTP). If DHCP/BOOTP is enabled, IP will not function until a reply has been received from the server. Requests will be broadcast periodically by the switch for an IP address. DHCP/BOOTP responses can include the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway. (Default: User Specified)
Specifies a primary or secondary IP address. An interface can have only one primary IP address, but can have many secondary IP addresses. In other words, secondary addresses need to be specified if more than one IP subnet can be accessed through this interface. For initial configuration, set this parameter to Primary. (Options: Primary, Secondary; Default: Primary)
Note that a secondary address cannot be configured prior to setting the primary IP address, and the primary address cannot be removed if a secondary address is still present. Also, if any router or switch in a network segment uses a secondary address, all other routers/switches in that segment must also use a secondary address from the same network or subnet address space.
Address of the VLAN to which the management station is attached. Valid IP addresses consist of four numbers, 0 to 255, separated by periods. (Default: 192.168.2.10)
This mask identifies the host address bits used for routing to specific subnets. (Default: 255.255.255.0)
Requests a new IP address from the DHCP server.