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This chapter includes 10 of the most common use cases to help familiarize
users quickly with practical utilization of the Paragon system. Please note
that this section provides common examples, which could vary according
to your actual configuration and operations.
Case 1. Setting the Network Configuration
Purpose: To set the network configuration of the Paragon switch, such as
an IP address, so it can be accessed or upgraded through the network.
1. Log in to the Paragon system as an administrator.
a. Type admin in the User Name field and press Enter.
b. Type raritan (the default password; all lowercase) in the
Password field and press Enter. Note the password is
case-sensitive.
2. Press F5 --> select Network Setting.
3. Configure the Current IP field. For example, if you want to assign
90.180.52.157 as the IP address, you do this:
a. Highlight the first number in the IP field.
b. Press Enter to turn the highlight color to green.
c. Type 090 and press Enter. (Note that Paragon does not support
the use of the keypad.)
d. Repeat similar steps to modify remaining numbers in this field.
4. Configure remaining fields respectively, including Net Mask, Gateway
IP and Port No.
5. (Optional) By default, Encryption is set to “Off.” To change this
setting:
a. Press Enter to turn the highlight color to green.
b. Press the arrow keys (
, , , ) to switch between options
and press Enter.
6. (Optional) Configure the Keys field if you select “On” in the
Encryption field.
7. Press S to save the changes. The system restarts itself.
See Network Settings (on page 120) for details.
How-To: Paragon Essentials