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NETGEAR M4500 Series Switches CLI Command Reference Manual 70
2. Quick Startup
2.1. Quick-Start the Switch
1. Read the device Installation Guide for the connectivity procedure. In-band connectivity allows access to the
Switch locally. From a remote workstation, the device must be configured with IP information (IP address,
subnet mask, and default gateway).
2. Turn the Power ON.
3. Allow the device to load the software until the login prompt appears. The device initial state is called the
default mode.
4. Log in to the Linux system first with the following login and password information in the default mode:
Login: admin
Password: EndGame
After you log in, follow the system prompts you to select a menu option:
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NETGEAR M4500 Menu
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1: CLI Console
2: Firmware update with verification using SCP
3: Firmware update with verification using TFTP
4: Reboot
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Enter your menu option:
5. Change the password for the admin user.
On first login, the switch forces you to change the default password for the admin user. The new password
must be eight or more characters and must consist of letters, numbers,and special characters.
6. Log back in to the switch, using the new password.
2.2. Methods to Access the Switch CLI
You can access the switch CLI by any of the following methods:
Console
SSH using standard port 22
SSH using special port 1234
Telnet using special port 1223