HOW TO RESET PRO CURVE 1700-24 SWITCH

Hi Guys,

Here is how to reset a PRO CURVE 1700-24 Switch:

1. Unplug the power from the switch.
2. Connect a single network cable from port 1 to port 2.
3. The plug the power back in.
4. Wait at least 40 seconds or more.
5. Then remove network cable.

The PRO CURVE switch is now reset to an IP address of 192.168.2.10 and password will be admin or no password.

Here is how to get onto the switch to configure:

1. Connect the switch to a network.
2. Connect you PC or laptop to the same network.
3. Configure a static IP on your machine in the same range as the switch. e.g.
     * IP address: 192.168.2.11
     * Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
     * Default gateway 192.168.2.10 or leave blank which ever works.
4. Open you web browser. Enter the IP address of the switch.
5. When connected to switch enter password: admin or no password.

You are now ready to configure your switch.


Thank you.