Netgear XCM89UP Software Setup Manual Software Version 11.x - Page 11

M6100, M5300, and M7100 Series Switches Use ezconfig for Initial Configuration You can perform the initial configuration by using the Easy Setup Wizard (ezconfig) through the management VLAN interface, service port, or console port. ezconfig Overview ezconfig is an interactive utility that provides a simplified procedure for setting up the following basic switch settings: • Switch management IP address • Switch admin user password • Switch name and location Start ezconfig and Configure the Switch You can enter ezconfig either in Global Config mode (#) or in Display mode (>). At any point in the setup, you can type Q to abort the program. ezconfig checks for any changes and prompts you to save the changes.  To start ezconfig and configure the switch: 1. Enter the ezconfig command. The utility displays the following text: (Switch) >ezconfig NETGEAR EZ Configuration Utility Hello and Welcome! This utility will walk you through assigning the IP address for the switch management CPU. It will allow you to save the changes at the end. After the session, simply use the newly assigned IP address to access the Web GUI using any public domain Web browser. Admin password not defined. Do you want to assign the admin password (password length should vary in a range of 8 - 64 characters)? (Y/N/Q) You are prompted to change the admin password. 2. For security reasons, change the default password by typing Y, typing a new password, and confirming the password. If you already set the password and do not want to change it again, type N. Enter new password:******** Confirm new password:******** Password Changed! Get Started 11