48 Installing the Nortel Ethernet Routing SwitchSetting IP parameters using the Web-based Management InterfaceNote: IP parameters are changed during this procedure. Changes toIP parameters can result in the loss of web browser connectivity to theswitch.To set IP parameters using the Web-based Management Interface, performthe following tasks:Step Action1 Using the procedure "Setting IP parameters using the UI button"(page 49), assign a default IP address to the switch.2 Connect a computer to the switch through a data port using astandard RJ-45 network cable.3 Open a web browser on the attached computer and enter the factorydefault IP address of the switch in the following format: http://Address>.4 The main screen of the Web-based Management Interface will open.Select Configuration > IP from the menu. This screen is illustratedbelow.IP configuration screen5 Using the fields provided, configure the IP parameters. All fieldsare divided into three columns: Configurable, In Use, and LastBootP. The Configurable column is used to configure a new valuefor the field. The In Use column represents the current value usedby the switch and the Last BootP column is used to display a valueNortel Ethernet Routing Switch 5500 SeriesInstallationNN47200-300 2.00 Standard5.0 7 July 2006Copyright © 2005 - 2006, Nortel Networks Nortel Networks Confidential.
