how to access Cisco Small Business Managed Switch SRW224G4P Switch - 24 ports
hi Experts,
I have this switch but don't know the ip address is to access it. Can this switch be set to factory default? So, that I can connect to it and change the ip address?
I have this switch but don't know the ip address is to access it. Can this switch be set to factory default? So, that I can connect to it and change the ip address?
lancecurwensville
Press and hold the reset button with a paperclip for more than 10 seconds, release, it will restart and be at factory defaults. If not plugged into a dhcp server, I believe the ip will be: 192.168.10.2 You will have to then statically set your computer to the same IP range to connect.
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According to my Linksys SWR224G4 user manual, the switch's default IP address is 192.168.1.254
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ok, thanks I'll check it out and get back to you guys...
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hi guys,
So, I go the ip address but i don't know the username/password. I can't get pass that without resetting the switch to factory default right?
So, I go the ip address but i don't know the username/password. I can't get pass that without resetting the switch to factory default right?
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hi experts,
I thought I had the ip address but it was for another switch...sorry. This SRW224G4P had a serial connection on the back so i can connect to it but my laptop doesn't have a com port. How else can I connect to it?
I thought I had the ip address but it was for another switch...sorry. This SRW224G4P had a serial connection on the back so i can connect to it but my laptop doesn't have a com port. How else can I connect to it?
You will need a serial-to-USB cable to make the connection. Without knowing an IP, the serial connection is the only other way.
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Ok im going to pick one up at frys in an hour. I will keep you posted.
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ok, i'm having such a hard time connecting to this switch. I got a laptop with com port but I have windows 7 on it and hyper terminal is no longer available in windows 7. What can I use?
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hi experts, ok i finally got a laptop with a com port and running xp. I established a hyper terminal connection and I just get a blinkingcursor on top left corner and it says connected. I don't get a login prompt or anything. What do I need to do?
@frankbustos:
I am a little confused as to why you don't just factory default the switch using the reset button. Without having experience using cisco IOS cli experience, you are going to have to become familiar with the commands, even then, if the system was properly configured from the start, it will be passworded even with the command line. A brief tutorial on cisco cli commands can be found here: http://www.cisco.com/warp/cpropub/45/tutorial.htm
In my opinion, unless it has configurations on it that are critical, I think your best bet is to factory default it using the reset button, and configure it using the web address. Once it is factory reset, you can use the quick setup guide, located here: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps9967/prod_installation_guides_list.html to configure it using the web-interface.
I am a little confused as to why you don't just factory default the switch using the reset button. Without having experience using cisco IOS cli experience, you are going to have to become familiar with the commands, even then, if the system was properly configured from the start, it will be passworded even with the command line. A brief tutorial on cisco cli commands can be found here: http://www.cisco.com/warp/cpropub/45/tutorial.htm
In my opinion, unless it has configurations on it that are critical, I think your best bet is to factory default it using the reset button, and configure it using the web address. Once it is factory reset, you can use the quick setup guide, located here: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps9967/prod_installation_guides_list.html to configure it using the web-interface.
I would agree with lancecurwens IF there is a reset button. My SRW2024 does not have such a reset button, and I have to use the (unpublished) method described above. No CLI is required for the reset itself, actually, only a login screen to signify that a serial connection has been established.
If you do not have a reset button: The blinking cursor indicates that there is no serial connection. Make sure all of the settings are correct: 9600 bits per second, 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit, no flow control. If one of these is wrong, the connection will not be established.
If you do not have a reset button: The blinking cursor indicates that there is no serial connection. Make sure all of the settings are correct: 9600 bits per second, 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit, no flow control. If one of these is wrong, the connection will not be established.
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i got a laptop with a com port, connected serial cable to back of switch console port using hyper terminal and was able to see the ip address and change it and then access it via IE.