Dell N2024 Getting Started Manual

Also see for N20 Series: Installation guide

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24 Getting Started GuidePerforming the N20xx Initial ConfigurationThe initial configuration procedure is based on the following assumptions:• The Dell Networking switch was never configured before.• The Dell Networking switch booted successfully.• The console connection was established, and the Dell Easy Setup Wizardprompt appears on the screen of a VT100 terminal or terminal equivalent.The initial switch configuration is performed through the console port. Afterthe initial configuration, you can manage the switch from the already-connected console port or remotely through an interface defined during theinitial configuration.NOTE: The switch is not configured with a default user name, password, or IPaddress.Before setting up the initial configuration of the switch, obtain the followinginformation from your network administrator:• The IP address to be assigned to the management interface.• The IP subnet mask for the network.• The IP address of the management interface default gateway.These settings are necessary to allow the remote management of the switchthrough Telnet (Telnet client) or HTTP (Web browser).Enabling Remote ManagementOn the N20xx switches, you can use any of the switch ports on the front panelfor in-band management. By default, all in-band ports are members of VLAN1.The Dell Easy Setup Wizard includes prompts to configure networkinformation for the VLAN 1 interface on the N20xx switch. You can assign astatic IP address and subnet mask or enable DHCP and allow a networkDHCP server to assign the information.See the CLI Reference Guide for information about the CLI commands youuse to configure network information.