3 part 3: basic switch settings, Chapter 2 - quick start, 1 setting up thru the configuration manager – Asus GigaX1024iPlus User Manual

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Chapter 2 - Quick Start

ASUS GigaX 1024i+

2.3 Part 3: Basic switch settings

After completing the hardware setup, configure the basic settings for your

switch. You can manage the switch either through the:

Configuration Manager: The switch has a preinstalled web

application to allow you to manage the switch using Java®-enabled

IE5.0 or higher versions. Refer to Chapters 3 & 4 for more information.

2.3.1 Setting up thru the Configuration Manager

You can manage the switch through its preinstalled web software

application called the

Configuration Manager.

You can access the Configuration Manager through any web browser

(Microsoft Internet Explorer® 5.0 or later versions. Netscape is not

supported.) from any computer connected to the switch via the LAN ports.

1. By default, the switch's web authentication is disabled. You have

to enable it to be able to manage the switch via the Configuration

Manager. You can enable the web authentication function in the

System --> Administration page.

2. In a web browser (IE

5.0 or later versions),

enter this IP address:

http://192.168.1.1 and

press <

Enter>. This is

the switch's default IP

address.

A login screen appears as

shown in Figure 5.

3. Enter your username and password, and click <

OK>. When logging in

for the first time, use the following default settings:

Username: admin

Password: (no password)

You can change the password at any time.

Figure 5. Login screen

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