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No web interface on a Dell PowerConnect 6224 Switch

Posted on April 24, 2019 Updated on June 8, 2022

I picked up a Dell Powerconnect 6224 switch the other day as my older Netgear switch (2007) finally died.  After connecting via console cable (9600,8,1,none) I updated the Firmware image to the latest revision. I then followed the “Dell Easy Setup Wizard”, which by the way stated the web interface will work after the wizard is completed. After completing the easy wizard I opened a  browser to the switch IP address which failed.   I then pinged the switch IP address, yep it is replying.  Next, rebooted the switch – still no web interface connection.

How did I fix this?

1- While in the console, entered into config mode, and issued the following command.

console(config)#ip http server

2- Next I issued a ‘show run’ to ensure the command was present

console#show run
!Current Configuration:
!System Description “PowerConnect 6224, 3.3.18.1, VxWorks 6.5”
!System Software Version 3.3.18.1
!Cut-through mode is configured as disabled
!
configure
stack
member 1 1
exit
ip address 172.16.74.254 255.255.255.0
ip default-gateway 172.16.74.1
ip http server
username “admin” password HASHCODE level 15 encrypted
snmp-server community public rw
exit

3 – This time I connected to the switch via a browser without issue.

4 – Finally, saved the running-configuration

console#copy running-config startup-config

This operation may take a few minutes.
Management interfaces will not be available during this time.

Are you sure you want to save? (y/n) y

Configuration Saved!
console#

Summary:  These were some pretty basic commands to get the http service up and running, but I’m sure I’ll run into this again and I’ll have this blog to refer too.  Next, I’m off to setup some VLANs and a few static routes.

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