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4: Quick Setup Method (continued) Serial port login to command line interface Description You assign an IP address and configure the SLB using a terminal or a PC running a terminal emulation program to the SLB's serial console port connection. Method #1 Using the Front Panel Display Before you begin, ensure that you have:  Unique IP address that is valid on your network (unless automatically assigned)  Subnet mask (unless automatically assigned)  Gateway  DNS settings  Date, time, and time zone  Console port settings: baud rate, data bits, stop bits, parity, and flow control Make sure the SLB is plugged into power and turned on. Front Panel LCD Display and Keypads With the SLB powered up, you can use the front panel display and keypads to set up the basic parameters. Figure 4-2 Front Panel LCD Display and Five Button Keypads (Enter, Up, Down, Left, Right) Front Panel LCD Five Button Keypad The front panel display initially shows the hostname (abbreviated to 14 letters), total current level, and state of the power supply. When you click the right-arrow keypad, the SLB's network settings display. Using the five keypads, you can change the network, console port, and date/time settings and view the firmware release version. If desired, you can restore the factory defaults. Note: Have your information handy as the display times out without accepting any unsaved changes if you take more than 30 seconds between entries. Any changes made to the network, console port, and date/time settings take effect immediately. SLB - Branch Office Manager User Guide 37