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4.2 ConguringIPAddress
The IP address conguration commands for VLAN1 interface are listed below.
Before using in-band management, the Managed Switch must be congured with
an IP address by out-of-band management (i.e. console mode). The conguration
commandsareasfollows:
Switch# cong
Switch(cong)# interface vlan 1
Switch(cong-if-Vlan1))# ip address 192.168.1.254 255.255.255.0
ThepreviouscommandwouldapplythefollowingsettingsfortheManagedSwitch.
IPv4Address:192.168.1.254
SubnetMask:255.255.255.0
To check the current IP address or modify a new IP address for the Managed
Switch,pleaseusetheproceduresasfollows:
 Show the current IP address
1. On “Switch#”prompt,enter“show ip interface brief”.
2.The screen displaysthe current IPaddress, subnet mask andgateway asshown
inFigure4-4.
Figure 4-4: Showing IP Information Screen
If the IP is successfully congured, the Managed Switch will apply the new IP
address setting immediately. You can access the Web interface of Managed Switch
throughthenewIPaddress.
Note
Ifyouarenotfamiliarwithconsolecommandortherelatedparam-
eter,enter“help”anytimeinconsoletogetthehelpdescription.