Can't Access Webui on HP 1800-24G Switch

chetmaster12

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I recently purchased a pair of used HP 1800-24G switches for my homelab off of eBay. I have followed the installation guide from HP:
ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/networking/software/1800-24G-InstGde-May2006-59914724.pdf

I set my network settings to 192.168.2.14 for the IP, and 255.255.255.0 for the subnet mask. I factory reset both switches by connecting ports 1 and 2 with a cable, then powering it on for 40 seconds. One of them works flawlessly, and I have no problems accessing the webui and configuring it. The other one, despite doing everything the same, I can't access the webui, and it just times out.

It does, however, work perfectly as an unmanaged switch.

I have to suspect that I have a bad switch on my hands, and I'm wondering if there is anything else I should do before contacting the seller for replacement.
 
There are when I really like a switch that has the old fashion console port. You can want the OS boot and get good messages.

Almost all hp procurve switches have lifetime warranty. Not real sure if this is transferable or not but the seller should be able to it in to HP for a replacement.