Dell PowerConnect 2708 Datasheet

Also see for 2724 - PowerConnect Switch: User guide Appendix Getting started guide

w w w . d e l l . c o m | s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o mEnabling Web-Managed Mode forDellTM PowerConnectTM 2708, 2716, and 2724NOTE: The PowerConnect 27xx switches are shipped as unmanaged switches. If you want to takeadvantage of the management features of this switch, follow the procedures below.NOTE: When changing between the unmanaged and Web-managed modes, the switch is resetto the factory default settings.NOTE: For more information on the management capabilities of the switch, see theDell PowerConnect 27xx Systems User's Guide.NOTE: All PowerConnect 27xx series switches have the same default IP address. It is advisableto change the IP address of each switch that has been set up as a Web-managed switch.Enabling Web-Managed ModeAfter powering up your switch according to the instructions in the User’s Guide, press theManaged Mode button once. The switch changes to Web-managed mode and the Managed ModeLED will be illuminated green.NOTE: The Managed Mode button is a toggle button located on the front panel and is recessedto prevent accidental mode changes.NOTE: The Managed Mode LED is not illuminated when the switch is in unmanaged mode.When changing to the Web-managed mode, the switch is configured with a default IP address(192.168.2.1) and a default user login (User Name: admin and no password). In this mode, you canconfigure the switch using a Web interface.NOTE: To access the device through the Web interface, see "Initial Configuration" inDell PowerConnect 27xx Systems User's GuideLogging In And Changing Switch IP Address and PasswordYou can update the switch IP Address either:• Manually, or• By enabling DHCP AddressingNOTE: To update the IP address, see "Viewing System IP Address" in Dell PowerConnect 27xx SystemsUser's Guide.NOTE: For security reasons, we recommend that you follow the steps in the User’s Guide for changingthe password.March 2005