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The Express Setup window provides options to set
network settings and optional settings, so that the switch can
operate, at minimum, with its standard default settings and be managed
through the device manager. These settings can also be changed through
Network Assistant or through the switch command-line interface (CLI).
To save any changes you make on this window, click
Submit. To discard any unsaved changes, click Cancel.
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Network Settings
Management Interface (VLAN
ID)
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The ID of the management VLAN through
which the switch will be managed. The number can be from 1 to 1001.
The default is 1.
The management VLAN is the broadcast domain where
management traffic is sent between specific users or devices. It provides
broadcast control and security for management traffic that should be
limited to a specific group of users.
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IP Address
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The IP address is a unique identifier
for the switch in a network. The IP address is also assigned to the management VLAN. The format is a 32-bit numeric address
written as four numbers separated by periods. Each number can be from
0 to 255.
Note When configuring the switch for the
first time through Express Setup, 10.0.0.1 and 10.0.0.3 cannot be used
as IP addresses.
Make sure that the IP address that you assign to the switch is not being
used by another device in your network.
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Subnet Mask List
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The subnet mask is the network address
that identifies the subnetwork (subnet) to which the switch belongs.
Subnets are used to segment the devices in a network into smaller groups.
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Default Gateway
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The IP address for the default gateway.
A gateway is a router or a dedicated network device that enables the
switch to communicate with devices in other networks or subnetworks.
Note You must specify a default gateway
if your network management station and the switch are in different networks
or subnetworks. Otherwise, the switch and your network management station
will not be able to communicate with each other.
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Switch Password
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The password for the switch can
be from 1 to 25 alphanumeric characters, can start with a number, is
case sensitive, and allows embedded spaces. The password cannot contain
a ? or a tab, and does not allow spaces at the beginning or end.
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Confirm Switch Password
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Enter the switch password again.
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Optional Settings
Host Name
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A name for the switch. The name
is limited to 31 alphanumeric characters. The name cannot contain a
?, a space, or a tab.
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Telnet Access
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Click Enable if you are going
to use Telnet to access the switch CLI.
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Telnet Password
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If you enable Telnet access, we
recommend that you also set a Telnet password.
The Telnet password can be from 1 to 25 alphanumeric characters, is
case sensitive, and allows embedded spaces. The password cannot contain
a ? or a tab, and does not allow spaces at the beginning or end.
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Confirm Telnet Password
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Enter the Telnet password again.
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SNMP
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Simple Network Management Protocol
(SNMP) is a set of protocols for managing complex networks. Enable SNMP
if you plan to manage the switch through CiscoWorks or other network
management applications.
Click Enable to enable SNMP on the switch. The default is Disable.
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SNMP Read Community
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The Read community string operates
as a password that enables the switch to validate Get (read-only) requests
from a network management station. If you set the SNMP read community,
users can access MIB objects, but cannot modify them.
The string can be up to 32 characters. The string cannot contain a ?,
a space, or a tab. The Read community string cannot be the same as the
Write community string.
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SNMP Write Community
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The Write community string operates
as a password that enables the switch to validate Set (read-write) requests
from a network management station. If you set the SNMP write community,
users can access and modify MIB objects.
The string can be up to 32 characters. The string cannot contain a ?,
a space, or a tab. The Write community string cannot be the same as
the Read community string.
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System Contact
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The name of the administrator for
the switch or network. The name cannot contain a ? or a tab.
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System Location
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The physical location of the switch.
The location name cannot contain a ? or a tab.
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