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Starting and Configuring the Device
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The PowerConnect device booted successfully.
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The console connection is established and the console prompt is displayed on the screen of a VT100 terminal
device. (Press the <Enter> key several times to verify that the prompt displays correctly.)
The system prompts you to use the Set-up wizard when the device boots up for the first time or if the
configuration file is empty. The Setup Wizard provides guidance through the initial device configuration,
and gets the device up and running as quickly as possible.
NOTE:
Obtain the following information from your network administrator before configuring the device:
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SNMP Community String and SNMP Management System IP address (optional).
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Username and password.
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The IP address to be assigned to the VLAN 1 interface through which the device is to be managed (by default,
every external and internal port is a member of the VLAN 1).
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The IP subnet mask for the network.
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The default gateway (next hop router) IP address for configuring the default route.
You can skip using the setup wizard and configure the device manually through the device CLI mode (see
"Managing the Device Using the CLI" on page 154.)
The Setup Wizard configures the following fields.
• SNMP Community String and SNMP Management System IP address (optional)
• Username and Password
• Device IP address
• IP subnet mask
• Default Gateway IP address
The Setup Wizard displays the following information:
Welcome to Dell Easy Setup Wizard.
The Setup Wizard guides you through the initial switch configuration,
and gets you up and running as quickly as possible. You can skip the
setup wizard, and enter CLI mode to manually configure the switch.
The system will prompt you with a default answer; by pressing enter,
you accept the default. You must respond to the next question to run
the setup wizard within 60 seconds, otherwise the system will
continue with normal operation using the default system
configuration.
Would you like to enter the setup wizard (you must answer this
question within 60 seconds)? (Y/N)[Y] Y
NOTE:
If you select not to use the Setup Wizard, you can access the Web interface by using the default IP
address/mask (192.168.2.1/255.255.255.0).
NOTE:
You can exit the Setup Wizard at any time by entering [Ctrl+Z].
