Configuring a network switch static IP address

Some network switches don't allow the connected computers to set their own static IP address if they are using a dynamic configuration, so in that case we should proceed to the switch's configuration and set up the static IP addresses ourselves. The following procedure relates to the HP 1910-8 managed switch from your parts list. First, remove your router's Ethernet cable from the switch (see the following figure); otherwise, you will be prompted (during attempted login to the switch) for your router's login information:

Configuring a network switch static IP address

Router Ethernet cable

Next, connect the other end of the switch's Ethernet cable ...

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