Configuring for out-of-band connectivity – NETGEAR 7000 Series Managed Switch User Manual

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NETGEAR 7000 Series Managed Switch Administration Guide Version 7.2

Getting Started

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v1.0, May 2008

6. Set the IP address, subnet mask, and gateway address by issue the following command:

config network parms ipaddress netmask gateway

7. To enable these changes to be retained during a reset of the switch, type Ctrl-Z to return to the

main prompt, type save config at the main menu prompt, and type y to confirm the changes.

8. To view the changes and verify in-band information, issue the command: show network.

9. The switch is configured for in-band connectivity and ready for Web-based management.

Configuring for Out-Of-Band Connectivity

To monitor and configure the switch using out-of-band connectivity, use the console port to
connect the switch to a terminal desktop system running terminal emulation software. The console
port connector is a male DB-9 connector, implemented as a data terminal equipment (DTE)
connector.

The following hardware is required to use the console port:

VT100-compatible terminal, or a desktop, or a portable system with a serial port running
VT100 terminal emulation software.

An RS-232 crossover cable with a female DB-9 connector for the console port and the
appropriate connector for the terminal.

Perform the following tasks to connect a terminal to the switch console port using out-of-band
connectivity:

1. Connect an RS-232 crossover cable to the terminal running VT100 terminal emulation

software.

2. Configure the terminal emulation software as follows:

a. Select the appropriate serial port (serial port 1 or serial port 2) to connect to the console.

b. Set the data rate to 9600 baud.

c.

Set the data format to 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, and no parity.

IP Address

Unique IP address for the switch. Each IP parameter is made up of four
decimal numbers, ranging from 0 to 255. The default IP address is
169.254.100.100.

Subnet

Subnet mask for the LAN. The default value is 255.255.255.0.

gateway

IP address of the default router, if the switch is a node outside the IP range of
the LAN.

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