User Manual

Chassis and Stacking
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M6100, M5300, and M7100 Series Managed Switches
2. Connect an Ethernet cable from an Ethernet port on your computer to an Ethernet port on
the switch.
3. Launch a web browser.
4. Enter the IP address of the switch in the web browser address field.
The default IP address of the switch is 169.254.100.100.
The Login screen displays.
5. Enter the user name and password.
The default admin user name is admin and the default admin password is blank, that is,
do not enter a password.
6. Click the Login button.
The web management interface menu displays.
7. Select System > Stacking > Advanced > Stack Port Configuration.
The screen is shown in two parts.
8. Select the check box associated with the unit and port to configure:
9. From the Configured Stack mode field, select the operating mode of the port to be either:
• Stack. The port connects to the stack port on another stack member. This is the
default value for back panel stack mode.
• Ethernet. The port operates as a standard switch port that receives and transmits
network traffic. This is the default value for front panel stack mode.
10. Click the Apply button to apply the new settings to the system.
To refresh the screen with the latest information on the switch, click the Update button.