Using the Quick Setup Wizard

Note

Only the admin account can configure the switch.

The Quick Setup is similar to configuring the switch using a console cable, just with a web interface. This video shows the Quick Setup process documented below.

1. After logging in with the 169.254.xx.xx IP address, you are automatically directed to the Quick Setup. Otherwise, select Configure > Quick Setup from the top navigation.
2. On the Account page, provide a password for the admin account (this is strongly recommended), and then click Next to continue.
   

   
3. On the Device page, enter the following information and click Next to continue:
   • Name: Provide a unique name for the device.
   • Location: Enter the device's location.
   • Contact: Enter the name or phone number of the person or team responsible for this device.
   

   
4. On the IP Address page, assign IP addresses for the following and click Next to continue:
   • Default VLAN
   • Default Gateway
   • Management VLAN
   • Managemenet Gateway
   

   
5. On the Security page, you can enable or disable Telnet, SNMP, and failsafe account access.
   If you are unsure, leave the default and click Next to continue. You can always enable or disable these features later.

   

   

   

   Note

   If you are using (or plan to use) an external network management system such as NetSight or Ridgeline, SNMP must be enabled.
6. At the Summary page, click Apply to save the configuration.
   

   

   You are directed back to the Dashboard. If you have configured anything incorrectly, you will see a pop-up warning dialog.

7. Next, change the IP address of the management workstation to the same IP subnet as the switch (the IP address you assigned during Quick Setup).