Changing the IP Address of a Dell PowerConnect 3024 or 5012 Switch

Summary: Steps to configure the switch IP using Terminal Services and also the Web Browser

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Symptoms

Configure the Switch IP Address Using Terminal Services
 

To configure the IP address of the switch, perform the following steps:

  1. Connect to the switch. 
  2. From the main menu, select IP Settings. 
  3. Highlight the existing IP address. 
  4. Type the new IP address and select Yes to save it to NVRAM. 
    The change in address does not occur until the next reboot.

     

 

Configure the IP Address using the Web Browser
 

Configure the IP address of the swich by performing the following steps:

  1. Connect to the switch using your web browser. The default IP address is 192.168.0.1. 
  2. Click System Manager and select IP Settings from the submenu. 
  3. Type the new IP address and click Apply to save it.
    The change does not take effect until after the next reboot.

 

The Dell PowerConnect 3024 and Dell PowerConnect 5012 have a programmable IP address for management functions

The Dell PowerConnect 3024 and Dell PowerConnect 5012 are managed switches. These switches have a programmable IPaddress for management functions.


 

Cause

Not required

Resolution

See above

Affected Products

PowerConnect 5012, PowerConnect 3024
Article Properties
Article Number: 000134160
Article Type: Solution
Last Modified: 22 Apr 2025
Version:  5
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