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Management IP address

As explained in Acing the CCNA Exam: Volume 2 Advanced Networking and Security

A management IP address is an IP address assigned to a network device or management interface for remote administrative access.

A management IP address provides remote administrative access to a network device after initial console configuration, allowing administrators to reach the CLI without being physically nearby. section 5.2

On a Layer 2 switch, configure the address on an SVI and specify a default gateway because the switch does not route packets. A router commonly uses a loopback address for stability; a switch commonly uses a dedicated management VLAN to isolate administrative traffic. section 5.2.1

Configure and verify a switch management address

Configure VLAN 1 with 10.0.0.2/24 using `interface vlan 1` and `ip address 10.0.0.2 255.255.255.0`, then set `ip default-gateway 10.0.0.1`. Verify the SVI with `show ip interface brief` and the gateway with `show ip default-gateway`. section 5.2.1

How Acing the CCNA Exam: Volume 2 Advanced Networking and Security covers it

How deep it goes
Explains SVI, loopback, management VLAN, default gateway, configuration, and verification, but not Telnet or SSH operation.
Examples
Uses a Cisco switch with VLAN 1 at 10.0.0.2/24 and router gateway 10.0.0.1.
What it assumes
Assumes console access and distinguishes Layer 2 switching from Layer 3 routing.
What you can do after
Operate/configure a Layer 2 switch management SVI, default gateway, and verification commands.
How it connects
Connects management IP addresses with SVIs, management VLANs, loopback interfaces, default gateways, Layer 2 switching, Telnet, and SSH.
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