LevelOne GSW-4876 - Manual (Page 46)

C HAPTER 4 | Configuring the Switch
Setting an IP Address
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S ETTING AN IP A DDRESS
This section describes how to configure an IP interface for management
access to the switch over the network. This switch supports both IP Version
4 and Version 6, and can be managed simultaneously 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 DHCP server
when it is powered on. An IPv6 address can either be manually configured
or dynamically generated.
S ETTING AN IP V 4
A DDRESS
Use the IP Configuration page to configure an IPv4 address for the switch.
The IP address for the switch is obtained via DHCP by default for VLAN 1.
To manually configure an address, you need to change the switch's default
settings to values that are compatible with your network. You may also
need to a establish a default gateway between the switch and management
stations that exist on another network segment.
N OTE :
An IPv4 address for this switch is obtained via DHCP by default. If
the switch does not receive a response from a DHCP server, it will default
to the IP address 192.168.1.1 and subnet mask 255.255.255.0.
You can manually configure a specific IP address, or direct the device to
obtain an address from a DHCP server. Valid IPv4 addresses consist of four
decimal numbers, 0 to 255, separated by periods. Anything other than this
format will not be accepted by the CLI program.
P ATH
Basic/Advanced Configuration, System, IP
P ARAMETERS
These parameters are displayed:
IP Configuration
◆ DHCP Client – Specifies whether IP functionality is enabled via
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). If DHCP 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 values can include the IP address, subnet mask, and default
gateway. (Default: Enabled)
◆ IP Address – Address of the VLAN specified in the VLAN ID field. This
should be the VLAN to which the management station is attached. Valid
IP addresses consist of four numbers, 0 to 255, separated by periods.
(Default: 192.168.1.1)
◆ IP Mask – This mask identifies the host address bits used for routing
to specific subnets. (Default: 255.255.255.0)