3.1.2
Site Requirements
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16
3.1.3
Unpacking
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16
3.1.3.1
Package Contents
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16
3.1.3.2
Unpacking Essentials
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17
3.2
Installing the Device
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17
3.2.1
Desktop or Shelf Installation
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18
3.2.2
Rack Installation
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18
3.3
Connecting the Device
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20
3.3.1
Connecting the Switch to a Terminal
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20
3.3.2
AC Power Connection
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21
Section 4.
Starting and Configuring the Device
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22
4.1
Configuring the Terminal
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22
4.2
Installation Procedure
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23
4.2.1
Device Port Default Settings
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24
4.3
Booting the Device
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24
4.4
Configuration Overview
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26
4.4.1
Initial Configuration
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27
4.4.1.1
Static IP Address and Subnet Mask
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28
4.4.1.2
Assigning Static IP Addresses on a default VLAN
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29
4.4.1.3 User Name
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30
4.4.1.4
SNMP Community Strings
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31
4.5
Advanced Configuration
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33
4.5.1
Receiving an IP Address from a DHCP Server
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34
4.5.2
Receiving an IP Address from a BOOTP Server
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35
4.5.3
Security Management and Password Configuration
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36
4.5.3.1
Configuring Security Passwords Introduction
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37
4.5.3.2
Configuring an Initial Console Password
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37