Netgear M6100 Installation Guide - Page 13

Note: Use the OoB port to manage the switch only after the switch is configured for your network. For more information about switch management using the OoB port, see the M5300, M6100, and M7100 Series ProSAFE Managed Switches CLI Command Reference Manual and the M5300, M6100, and M7100 Series ProSAFE Managed Switches Software Administration Manual. To configure your switch, use one of the following procedures: • Use the local browser UI to configure the IP address on page 14 • Use the CLI to configure the IP address on page 16 • Find the IP address assigned by the DHCP server on page 18 Configure the IP address of the switch You can access the switch through a console port or through the out of band (OOB) port (which is also referred to as the service port) through a console port, or through any Ethernet network port. By default, the switch functions as a DHCP client. To configure the IP address of the switch, use one of the following methods: • Local browser UI. Use the local browser UI through the OOB port or through any Ethernet network port (see Use the local browser UI to configure the IP address on page 14). 13