The PowerConnect 2708/2716/2724/2748 has a Managed Mode push button on the front panel.The Managed Mode button is for changing between Managed Mode and Unmanaged (orSecure) Mode. After a change from Unmanaged (or Secure) Mode to Managed Mode, theswitch restores the configuration values to factory default settings.From Unmanaged or Secure Mode (2748 only), pressing the Managed Mode button causes:' Factory default configuration (192.168.2.1) is set as the switch IP address.' Subnet mask changes to 255.255.255.0' Graphical User Interface (GUI) login user name changes to Admin, and the password is notconfigured (appears blank), with Read/Write privilege.' The DHCP client is set off.' The device is rebooted.
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Howdy Ladies and Gents!I recently purchased a Dell PowerConnect 5424 for my home networking needs and had a few issues getting it set up initially.This post will guide you through how to connect to, configure, and access your PowerConnect from factory defaults.The steps below are confirmed to work on the PowerConnect model listed above, the 5424, but I know it applies to many other models as well. Step 1:Purchase a NULL MODEM cable. It is imperative this wording is found in the description of the cable you purchase.The cable should have a female DB9 connection to interface with the PowerConnect, it can be any connection on the other end as long as your computer can be connected to the switch.For this I used an FTDI based DB9 to USB cable. The reason is, I have no systems with a serial port these days.
FTDI has great drivers for USB to Serial emulation.Here’s one that should work for you:NOTE: If you are not using a USB to DB9 cable, please skip the driver installation portion in Step 2. Step 2:At this point you’ll want to install two drivers from FTDI, I’ll list them below.The first driver is the D2XX driver:The second is the VCP (Virtual COM Port) driver: Step 3:Get PuTTY.Step 4:Connect the switch to the computer you’re going to use to configure it. At this point you’ll also need to open Device Manager.Take note of the COM port listed here, you’ll need it for telling PuTTY the correct interface to use. Further listed as “COM#” in later steps.My COM port was COM3, so you’ll see this in all the screenshots. PuTTY – Connection – SerialAt this point type “PowerConnect” into the “Saved Sessions” box on the Session page.
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Click Save and you’ll have all these presets for use later. Step 6:Click “Open” and PuTTY will open a connection window. Be patient here, it takes a while for the connection to finalize.Once you see “console#” in the PuTTY connection window, you’re ready to move on.