Document ID: 108841
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What can I do if I am having difficulty accessing the manageable switch's web-based setup page?
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Introduction
This article is one in a series to assist in the setup, troubleshooting, and maintenance of Cisco Small Business products (formerly Linksys Business Series).
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Q. What can I do if I am having difficulty accessing the manageable switch's web-based setup page?
A. The Linksys manageable switch has a web-based setup page that allows you to configure the switch's network settings. There are cases when the web-based setup page is inaccessible through the network. To resolve this, follow the steps below.
Restoring the Manageable Switch to System Default Settings
- Click Start, All Programs or Programs.
- Select Accessories, Communications then Hyper Terminal.
Note: You can also complete this step with terminal emulator, such as Teraterm which can be downloaded for free.
- When the Connection Description window appears, enter the connection name in the Name field, then click OK.
- Under Connect using, select COM1 or COM2, then click OK.
- Under the COM1 Properties window, click OK.
- Use a console cable to connect the console port of the switch to the COM port of the PC to get access of the device.
- When a Login Screen appears, enter "admin" on the User Name field and leave the Password field blank then select Execute.
Note: To navigate through the console use the Arrow keys, Tab, Backspace, Space, Enter, and ESC.
- When the Switch Main Menu window appears, select System Configuration Menu.
- Under System Configuration Menu, select Restore System Default Settings.
- Select Reboot System then try accessing the manageable switch's web-based setup page again.
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| Updated: Dec 12, 2008 | Document ID: 108841 |