64 CHAPTER 3: SETTING UP FOR M ANAGEMENTconsole port to manage the switch, you can disconnect the serial cableand close the terminal emulator software.Connecting to a FrontPanel PortTo set up your switch manually you can, alternatively, make a connectionto a front panel port. To do this you need an IP address. Refer to“Viewing Automatically Configured IP Information” on page 67 for moreinformation.The procedure described in this section assumes the unit is powered up instandalone mode.PrerequisitesBefore configuring your switch, make sure that you have:■ A workstation running a suitable operating system. Refer to“Choosing a Browser” on page 71.■ A Network Interface Card (NIC).■ A Category 5 twisted pair Ethernet cable with RJ-45 connectors atboth ends.■ A suitable Web browser. Refer to “Choosing a Browser”on page 71.■ The switch’s IP address.■ An IP address■ A subnet mask■ A default gateway■ A management VLAN ID, normally set to the default value (1)Connecting the Workstation to the Switch1 Connect the workstation to a front panel port using an Ethernet cable asshown in Figure 28.Figure 28 Connecting a Workstation to the Switch through a Front Panel PortFront PanelPort ConnectionEthernet CableWorkstation(with a NetworkInterface Cardinstalled)Switch
