HP 212M - Manual (Page 17)

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Configuring an IP Address on the Switch
This chapter helps you to quickly assign an IP (Internet Protocol) address and
subnet mask to the switch. In the factory default configuration, the switch
does not have an IP address and subnet mask, so it can be managed only by
using a direct connection to the switch console.
Configuring an IP address and subnet mask enables the switch to operate as
a managed device in your network, giving you in-band (networked) access to
these interfaces:
■ HP Web Browser Interface built into the switch
■ HP TopTools for Hubs & Switches—SNMP-based network management
software shipped with the switch
■ the switch console through a Telnet connection
For more information on this topic, refer to “IP Configuration” on page 6-5.
N o t e An IP address and subnet mask for the switch should be assigned by your
network administrator and be compatible with the IP addressing used in your
network. For more information about IP addressing, refer to “IP Configura-
tion” on page 6-5.
If your network is a standalone network, your IP addressing and subnet mask
scheme can be set up in any way that meets your local needs. However, if you
will be connecting your network to other networks that use globally assigned
IP addresses, refer to “Globally Assigned Network Addresses” on page 6-14.
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