HP Procurve Switches

[Jobos]

Do these switches use the 192.168.2.10 address like the Procurve 1810 switch I just installed?

[Tunster]

Would i not lose all it settings by reseting the switches?

Factory reset - yes

Normal reset - no

 

However, was the switch configured when it was first installed? Most of the time, nothing apart from the IP settings and some minor configuration (like spanning tree) is done when first installed. As long as you don't have multiple links in between the same set of switches, a factory reset won't do any harm. It'll pick up a new DHCP address as that's the factory default setting.

[K.C.Leblanc]

Marvin, do you have a serial cable, I might be able to post you one if you don't.

[marvin]

I'll check if i have a serial cable tomorrow and the exact type of switch it is!

We had it setup as it has dual link between some switches so i wouldnt risk a reset.

[marvin]

I'll check if i have a serial cable tomorrow and the exact type of switch it is!

We had it setup as it has dual link between some switches so i wouldnt risk a reset.

 

 

Alright the switches are HP Procurve 1810G-24 web managed Gbit switches , just checked the quote i had.

[Jobos]

Alright the switches are HP Procurve 1810G-24 web managed Gbit switches , just checked the quote i had.

 

If the switch have gone back to its default static IP address it won't show on the DHCP lease.

[K.C.Leblanc]

Alright the switches are HP Procurve 1810G-24 web managed Gbit switches , just checked the quote i had.

 

If they're the same as the 1800 these don't have a serial port. The default I.P. address is 192.168.2.10, you might have to change the I.P. range on one of your workstations just to make the change. You might also have to isolate the switches while you sort them out otherwise they'll clash with each other.

[mac_shinobi]

If they're the same as the 1800 these don't have a serial port. The default I.P. address is 192.168.2.10, you might have to change the I.P. range on one of your workstations just to make the change. You might also have to isolate the switches while you sort them out otherwise they'll clash with each other.

 

Assign a virtual ip address that is on the same range as the switch so you don't have to re configure your tcp/ip settings on your nic.

 

How to Configure Virtual IP Address in Windows XP/2000/ ME/2003

 

The procedure to configure virtual IP addresses in bulk under Windows XP/2000/ME is given below. This procedure can be performed only by a user with admin privileges.

 

 

1. Click on the Start Menu and choose Settings.
   
2. Among the listed items select Network and Dial-up connections.
   
3. Select Local area connection from the items under Network and Dial-up connections ; this opens with the general information on Local area connection status.
   
4. Click on the Properties button. The Local area connection properties dialog opens listing all the protocols.
   
5. Choose Internet Protocol ( TCP / IP ) and click on the Properties button.
   
6. The Internet Protocol TCP / IP Properties dialog is invoked. Click on the Advanced button at the bottom of the dialog. The Advanced TCP / IP settings dialog displays all the configured IP addresses in your system.
   
7. Click Add button next to the displayed IP addresses to add an IP address with a corresponding sub-net mask.
   
8. You will have to re-start the system for the changes to take effect.
   

I have never had to restart my computer when doing the above but obviously you have to apply the settings so apply, ok, ok etc until you are out of the properties for tcp/ip and you have also clicked on apply , ok on the main LAN properties window.