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Configure System Information
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M6100, M5300, and M7100 Series Managed Switches
Configure a Loopback Interface
You can create, configure, and remove loopback interfaces.
To configure a loopback interface:
1. Prepare your computer with a static IP address in the 169.254.100.0 subnet, for
example, 169.254.100.201.
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 > Management > Loopback Interface.
8. Use the Loopback Interface Type list to select IPv4 or IPv6 loopback interface.
Table 14. Supported Switch
Field Description
Switch Model ID The model number of the supported switch.
Switch Index The index assigned to the supported switch.
Management Preference The management preference of the supported switch.