Configuring Dell PowerConnect 81Configuration OverviewBefore configuring the switch, obtain the following information from the network administrator:• Is the network setup for the autoconfig feature?If the network is setup for autoconfig, manual configuration of the switch is not necessary (skip theprocedures in this section).• IP subnet mask for the network• Default gateway (next hop router) IP address for configuring the default routeThere are two types of configuration:•Initial configuration consists of configuration functions with basic security considerations.•Advanced configuration includes dynamic IP configuration and more advanced securityconsiderations.NOTE: After making any configuration changes, the new configuration must be saved before rebooting. To save theconfiguration, enter:console#copy running-config startup-configEasy Setup WizardAn Easy Setup Wizard displays when the system boots up without a configuration or with only thedefault factory configuration. The Easy Setup Wizard is designed to guide you through some initial stepsto set up basic system configuration and security and to make the switch manageable. The Easy SetupWizard requires that the initial administrator account be setup when turning up the switch. Thisadministrative account setup by the wizard has the highest privilege level (level 15).The Easy Setup Wizard guides you in the basic initial configuration of a newly installed switch so that itcan be immediately deployed, functional, and completely manageable through the Web, CLI, and theremote Dell Network Manager. After the initial set up, you may enter the system to set up moreadvanced configuration.The system is setup with default management VLAN ID=1. The initial turn-up must be done throughthe serial interface.The wizard sets up the following configuration on the switch:• Establishes the initial privileged user account with a valid password. The wizard configures oneprivileged user account during the set up. The initial account is given the highest privilege level (level15).• Enables CLI login and HTTP/HTTPS access to use the local authentication setting only. You mayreturn later to configure Radius or TACACS+.• Sets up the IP address for the management VLAN.
