How to Assign a Static IP Address to a Switch
Overview
By default, when you set up a switch, it tries to attain connectivity via DHCP. You can also configure a static IP address through Dashboard or through the local configuration page.
If a static assignment fails, the switch automatically falls back on DHCP for its IP assignment.
Step-by-step instructions
Configure a static IP address via Dashboard
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Go to Switch > Monitor > Switches.
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Select the appropriate switch.
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Select the pencil icon next to LAN IP.
Configure a static IP address via local IP assignment
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Connect a client to the MS. Access the local status page via any ethernet port on the device.
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Once you obtain an IP address, browse to the URL switch.meraki.com.
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Select Uplink Configuration.
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Enter your login credentials when prompted. If local login credentials were configured via Dashboard, use these credentials. Otherwise, the default login is the device's serial number as the username and a blank password. Each device is labeled with its serial number on the bottom label.
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On the Uplink Configuration page, set the needed connection information.
Additional resources
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Deploying a Meraki-Managed Switch — online training course on the Meraki Learning Hub. Sign in with your Cisco SSO or create a free account to start training.