I think I've identified the problem. I don't know why I'm getting this log entry when the switch starts up: SETUP: new interface Vlan1 placed in "shutdown" state SETUP: new interface GigabitEthernet0/0 placed in "shutdown" state Switch 1 has been registered SETUP: new interface Vlan1 placed in "shutdown" state ---> If my interface vlan1 placed in shutdown stae, I don't see how I can retrieve an IP address... ... View more