HP 1810-8G Switch – Setup and Management
Nov17

HP 1810-8G Switch – Setup and Management

  KB ID 0000732  Problem For such a ‘baby’ switch this has a LOT of features, I had to lock down the speed and duplex settings on one of the switch ports today. The main details you will be looking for are, Default IP address = 192.168.2.10 Default Password = blank Solution 1. Put yourself on the same network: Windows Key+R > ncpa.cpl {enter} > Right click your network connection > Properties > Internet...

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HP Procurve Adding a Management IP
Nov17

HP Procurve Adding a Management IP

KB ID 0000428 Problem You have an HP Procurve switch, and you would like to add a management IP so you can view the web console. Solution Related Articles, References, Credits, or External Links HP Procurve – Trunking / Aggregating Ports

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Cisco Catalyst Password Recovery / Reset
Nov17

Cisco Catalyst Password Recovery / Reset

KB ID 0000496  Problem The title is a bit of a misnomer, we are not going to recover the password, we are simply going to change the password to one we know. Solution Note: This procedure works on models, 2900, 2940, 2950, 2955, 3500XL, and 3550. Before you start connect the the device with a console cable and terminal emulation software, the procedure is the same as the one I’ve outlined here. 1. Power the switch off >press...

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Cisco Catalyst Switches – Set a Management IP and Allow Telnet and Web Management
Nov17

Cisco Catalyst Switches – Set a Management IP and Allow Telnet and Web Management

KB ID 0000614  Problem If you want to manage your Cisco Catalyst switch it’s not always practical to plug a console cable in to change its settings or monitor what it is doing. Putting an IP address on it and enabling remote management via Telnet or from your web browser is a better alternative, particularly if you have a lot of switches. Solution Enable Telnet Management on Cisco Catalyst Switch 1. Connect to the Switch using a...

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Cisco IOS – Setup Remote Telnet/SSH Management

KB ID 000093 Problem Having the ability to remotely administer network devices, means I don’t have to get my lazy carcass out of my chair and start fishing console cables out of my bag, also it saves on shoe leather, and travelling time. Solution Cisco Router / Switch – Setup Telnet Access These days people frown at Telnet. It’s an insecure protocol so your password is sent in clear text over the wire, and can be...

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