38.3 Device Deployment

38.3.1 Setting Device IP

Choose the control method based on actual conditions, determine the deployment location for the Access Device, and assign the appropriate IP based on the deployment point. Once the IP is determined, proceed to configure the Access Device IP.

For devices with a management port, use the management port for configuration. The specific steps are as follows:

• 1) Disconnect Computer A from the internal network environment. Change the IP of Computer A so it can communicate with the Access Device. For example:
  • IP Address: 190.190.0.1
  • Subnet Mask:255.255.0.0
  • Default Gateway:This field can be left blank
• 2) Use a network cable to directly connect Computer A to the Access Device's management port (if it's an IPG-1000, any port can be used). On Computer A, use a browser to access the URL http://190.190.190.190, which will open the device's management login page.
• 3) The username is admin, and the password is initially empty. Click OK to enter the management interface.
• 4) In the left-side menu, select Network Parameters > Basic Settings, choose the access mode for the Access Device’s network connection, and set the corresponding IP information. After setting, click Save.

After successfully modifying the IP, the device needs to be restarted.

38.3.2 Pre-Network Connection Settings

If Bridge Deployment Mode is chosen and the Access Device is deployed between switches connected in TRUNK mode, and you need to configure forwarding when blocked, you must enable the TRUNK function on the Access Controller. For details, refer to Network Parameters > VLAN Settings. If this is not your network environment, there's no need to enable this function.

If Bridge Deployment Mode is chosen and the Access Device is deployed between a Layer 2 switch and a Layer 3 switch, where there are multiple subnets (not VLANs) on the PCs in the Layer 2 switch and corresponding IPs for those subnets on the gateway, you will need to enable the Multiple IP Binding configuration to allow forwarding when blocked. For details, refer to Network Parameters > Multiple IP Configuration. If this is not your network environment, there's no need to enable this function.

If Bypass Deployment Mode is chosen, you will need to configure policy-based routing on the switch. For specific configuration details, please consult a technical engineer.

38.3.3 Connecting the Device to the Network

After setting the IP for the Access Device, it can be connected to the previously planned deployment point.

The connection methods outlined below apply to all models: 1700F, 2500F, 3300F, 3500F, 4300F, and 4500F.

Bridge Mode

Connection Method: Use two ports of the device to connect it to the network. You can choose any two ports from ETH0, ETH1, and ETH2.

Routing Mode

Connection Method: Use the ETH0 port of the device to connect to the switch.

If you wish to change the incoming port from ETH0 to another port, follow these steps:

• 1) Go to System Tools > Configuration Management > Advanced Configuration.
• 2) Click Settings and enter the following configuration:
  • [PRP]
  • PRP=ethX
    Where X represents the specific communication port number (e.g., eth3).

Bypass Mirroring Mode

Connection Method:

• Use the ETH2 port to connect to the device’s observation port.
• Use ETH0 to connect to the switch, which will enable normal communication with the entire network interface.

To change the observation port to another port, follow these steps:

• 1) Go to System Tools > Configuration Management > Advanced Configuration.
• 2) Click Settings and enter the following configuration:
  • [monitor]
  • monitor_port=ethX
    Where X represents the specific communication port number (e.g., eth3).

After the device is connected to the network, you can access the device’s management login page using a browser by visiting its IP address, e.g.,http://192.168.2.190.