To access this switch for administrative purposes, use the default IP address 192.168.1.254. Enter it into a web browser’s navigation bar where URLs go.
What to Do If the Cisco SG300 Default Username or Password Doesn’t Work
It’s important to secure any managed network hardware by changing the default login information. If you don’t, anyone with network access can be granted administrator rights. If you took this step, the above information won’t work. However, if you don’t remember what you changed the password to, reset it to the factory defaults to restore the username and password to cisco. You need physical access to the switch to reset it. Here’s how it’s done:
What to Do If You Can’t Access the SG300-28 Switch
If 192.168.1.254 isn’t the IP address, it means that someone changed it to something else, similar to how you change the username and password. For most networks, if your switch’s default IP address was changed, the new one can be determined using tracert, a command available from the Command Prompt in Windows. See How to Identify Network Hardware IP Addresses on a Local Network if you need help using that command to find the SG300-28 IP.
Cisco SG300-28 Manual and Firmware Download Links
The SG300-28 Software Download page is where you can get the latest firmware and managed switch MIB downloads. All the firmware files use the ROS file extension, but depending on the version you download, you might get it in a ZIP archive that you have to open before finding the firmware file. This Cisco SG300-28 Quick Start Guide is a direct link to the PDF file that can help you set up your switch. Use a free PDF reader to open it, like Sumatra PDF, if you use Windows.
