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Connecting and Configuring the EX-series Switch (CLI Procedure)

There are two ways to connect and configure the EX-series switch: one method is through the console and the other is using the J-Web interface. This section describes the CLI procedure.

To configure the switch from the console:

  1. Connect the console port to a laptop or PC using the RJ-45 to DB-9 serial port adapter. The RJ-45 cable and RJ-45 to DB-9 serial port adapter are supplied with the switch.
  2. At the shell prompt type ezsetup.
  3. Enter the hostname. This is optional.
  4. Enter the root password. You are prompted to re-enter the root password.
  5. Enter yes to enable services like Telnet and SSH. By default, Telnet will not be enabled and SSH is enabled.
  6. Next, select one of the switch management options:
  7. Specify the SNMP Read Community, Location, and Contact to configure SNMP parameters. These parameters are optional.
  8. Specify the system date and time. Select the time zone from the list. These options are optional.

    The configured parameters are displayed. Enter yes to commit the configuration.

    The configuration is committed as the active configuration for the switch. You can now log in with the CLI or the J-Web interface to continue configuring the switch. If you use the J-Web interface to continue configuring the switch, the Web session is redirected to the new management IP address. If the connection cannot be made, the J-Web interface displays instructions for starting a J-Web session.

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