Initial Configuration

This section describes the procedures for the initial configuration of the device.

The device is supplied with software pre-installed. By default, the device has a default IP address that is most likely inaccessible from the customer's network.

Default IP Address

Parameter

Value

IP Address

192.168.0.2

Subnet Mask

255.255.255.0

Default Gateway

0.0.0.0

Initial access to and configuration of the device can be done using any of the following device management interfaces:

Web interface:
a. Connect a computer directly to the GE_1 port.
b. Configure the computer network to reside on the same subnet (e.g., 192.168.0.Y/24).
c. Access the Web interface (https://192.168.0.2) for initial configuration. Refer to the Mediant 7000 User's Manual for more details on network configuration and other configuration using the Web interface.
CLI:
a. Access the CLI using one of the following methods:
Serial access: Run a terminal utility running on your computer and use a serial port through the USB port on the computer (see Using Serial Access to Device).
SSH access: Use the default IP address (192.168.0.2) on port 22.
Network through the BMC Web interface (see Using BMC Web Interface).
a. See Reconfiguring Default IP Address to Match Network Settings to connect to the Web interface.