Can I use the Management port as an uplink port in NVT Phybridge CLEER24-10G (NV-CLR-024-10G)?

Here are two options:

1. A file upload, which will erase any progress you've made.
2. Step-by-step instructions that explain how to complete the process.

If you get stuck, follow these steps:

Resetting the switch:

• Reboot: Press the reset button on the switch for 1 second to reboot it. Unsaved changes will be lost.
• Factory Reset: Press and hold the reset button for more than 45 seconds to reset the device to factory defaults. All saved changes will be lost.

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Setup Option One: Uploading the Configuration File

This method involves uploading a configuration file. Note: If you have made any changes, this will reset the switch to its default configuration with the management (MGMT) port moved to VLAN 1.

1. Download the pre-made configuration file. (The file is attached below.)
   
   

2. Ensure your laptop's IP address is within the 192.168.1.x/24 network range. For demonstration purposes, we’ll use 192.168.1.2/24. This step is essential for connecting to the switch.
    
3. Access the switch via the MGMT port at 192.168.1.1 using a browser. We recommend using Chrome.
   

   The default login credentials are:

   • Username: admin
   • Password: admin

4. Navigate to the Admin page and click the Setup tab (default).
    

5. In the Configuration File section, click Upload Configuration and select the file you downloaded.
   
   
    
6. Important: After clicking "Upload" the switch will move to IP address 192.168.100.1. You will lose connectivity here, as the device will have its new IP address with the new configuration.
     
7. Ensure your laptop's IP address is now within the 192.168.100.x/24 range. We’ll use 192.168.100.2/24 for this example.
    

8. Reconnect to the switch at 192.168.100.1 using the browser.
   
   

9. Once connected, navigate back to the Admin page, click the Setup tab, and in the Configuration File section, select Save Running Configuration to save the new settings.
   
   

10. Reboot the switch to confirm that the IP address remains 192.168.100.1.

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Setup two: Recreating the setup via command line

Click here to watch a video showing how this is done.

Initial Setup:

1. Ensure your laptop's IP address is within the 192.168.1.x/24 range. For this demonstration, we’ll use 192.168.1.2/24.
   
   

2. In the advanced settings of your laptop's network interface (IPv4), add an additional IP address in the 192.168.100.x range. We'll use 192.168.100.2/24. This will be useful later.
   
   

3. Connect an Ethernet cable from your laptop to the switch's MGMT port.

Accessing the Switch:

1. Download and install PuTTY.
   
   

2. In PuTTY, choose Telnet or SSH to connect to the switch’s default MGMT IP at 192.168.1.1.
   
   

3. Use the following login credentials:

   • Username: admin
   • Password: admin
     
     
4. Once connected, input the following commands:
   • configure terminal
   • interface GigabitEthernet 1/25
   • switchport access VLAN 1
     
     
   • Your connection will be lost because the switch has now moved to the 192.168.100.x network.
     
     
5. Exit PuTTY, relaunch it, and reconnect to the switch using IP address 192.168.100.1
   
   

6. Save the running configuration with:

   • copy run start

Verifying the Configuration:

1. With your laptop still connected to the MGMT port, access the switch’s GUI at 192.168.100.1.
   
   
2. Proceed to the "Admin" page and click on the "Setup" tab. Within the configuration section, go to "Download configuration". Select "startup-config" and then download.
   
   
3. Review the "interface GigabitEthernet 1/25". By default, the absence of a specific configuration indicates it's set to VLAN 1.
   
   
4. To confirm the configuration has been saved, reboot the switch and ensure the settings persist.

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