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... Power System 27 Choosing the Correct Cables 27 3 SETTING UP FOR MANAGEMENT Setting Up Overview 30 IP Configuration 30 Preparing for Management 32 Initial Switch Setup 32 Manual Setup 33 Connecting to a Front Panel Port 33 Connecting to the Console Port 35 Automatic Setup 38 Using... 3Com Network Supervisor 38 Connecting to the Console Port 38 Methods of Managing a Switch 41 Command Line Interface Management 41 Web Interface Management 42 SNMP Management 42 Setting Up Command Line ...
... Power System 27 Choosing the Correct Cables 27 3 SETTING UP FOR MANAGEMENT Setting Up Overview 30 IP Configuration 30 Preparing for Management 32 Initial Switch Setup 32 Manual Setup 33 Connecting to a Front Panel Port 33 Connecting to the Console Port 35 Automatic Setup 38 Using... 3Com Network Supervisor 38 Connecting to the Console Port 38 Methods of Managing a Switch 41 Command Line Interface Management 41 Web Interface Management 42 SNMP Management 42 Setting Up Command Line ...
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... network. These are shielded RJ-45 data sockets. Only connect RJ-45 data connectors, network telephony systems, or network telephones to these ports to color. Switch 4400 - The maximum segment length is 100 m (328 ft) over ). For information on using the LEDs for problem solving, see "Solving Problems Indicated by LEDs" on..., you can be used as Auto MDIX (cross-over Category 5 twisted pair cable. Either shielded or unshielded data cables with shielded or unshielded jacks can manually set these sockets. front view WARNING: RJ-45 Ports.
... network. These are shielded RJ-45 data sockets. Only connect RJ-45 data connectors, network telephony systems, or network telephones to these ports to color. Switch 4400 - The maximum segment length is 100 m (328 ft) over ). For information on using the LEDs for problem solving, see "Solving Problems Indicated by LEDs" on..., you can be used as Auto MDIX (cross-over Category 5 twisted pair cable. Either shielded or unshielded data cables with shielded or unshielded jacks can manually set these sockets. front view WARNING: RJ-45 Ports.
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...its default state, that is known as managing the Switch. It covers the following topics: ■ Setting Up Overview ■ Initial Switch Setup ■ Manual Setup ■ Automatic Setup ■ Methods of the features offered by the Switch, and to change and monitor the way it will... work straight away (plug-and-play). However, to manage a Switch. Managing the Switch can install it and it ...
...its default state, that is known as managing the Switch. It covers the following topics: ■ Setting Up Overview ■ Initial Switch Setup ■ Manual Setup ■ Automatic Setup ■ Methods of the features offered by the Switch, and to change and monitor the way it will... work straight away (plug-and-play). However, to manage a Switch. Managing the Switch can install it and it ...
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...on a DHCP or BootP server, and eliminates the risk of the IP address changing. If you wish to manually enter IP information for your Switch set the configuration method to Automatic. The Switch remembers the information that you enter until you change it again or set up and ready for your chosen...unauthorized access, you must change all default passwords as soon as it is not dependent on page 46. For most installations, 3Com recommends that you wish to manage your Switch. For more reliable as possible, even if you do not have a DHCP or BootP server on page 33 and connect to...
...on a DHCP or BootP server, and eliminates the risk of the IP address changing. If you wish to manually enter IP information for your Switch set the configuration method to Automatic. The Switch remembers the information that you enter until you change it again or set up and ready for your chosen...unauthorized access, you must change all default passwords as soon as it is not dependent on page 46. For most installations, 3Com recommends that you wish to manage your Switch. For more reliable as possible, even if you do not have a DHCP or BootP server on page 33 and connect to...
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...networks, or for small networks which are not connected to obtain an IP address from a DHCP or BootP server on page 38 and use 3Com Network Supervisor or connect to the console port to manage. If neither server is important that the IP address of you can begin management....configuration. Most DHCP and BootP servers allow static IP addresses to the Implementation Guide that accompanies your network uses DHCP or BootP to manually reconfigure the Switch. Work through the "Automatic Setup" section on the network. However, as soon as they cannot be configured so that server.
...networks, or for small networks which are not connected to obtain an IP address from a DHCP or BootP server on page 38 and use 3Com Network Supervisor or connect to the console port to manage. If neither server is important that the IP address of you can begin management....configuration. Most DHCP and BootP servers allow static IP addresses to the Implementation Guide that accompanies your network uses DHCP or BootP to manually reconfigure the Switch. Work through the "Automatic Setup" section on the network. However, as soon as they cannot be configured so that server.
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...manually enter port IP information. Initial Switch Setup Before you begin the initial setup of your Switch, you can set up your preferred setup method. There are two setup methods: ■ Manual... Setup - Connecting to the console port Use the command line Connecting to the console interface to manually enter IP information by accessing the Switch...command line interface commands and problem solving, refer to the "SuperStack 3 Switch Management Interface Reference Guide" on the CD-ROM that is, ...as described in "Methods of Managing a Switch" on page 41. Use the command ...
...manually enter port IP information. Initial Switch Setup Before you begin the initial setup of your Switch, you can set up your preferred setup method. There are two setup methods: ■ Manual... Setup - Connecting to the console port Use the command line Connecting to the console interface to manually enter IP information by accessing the Switch...command line interface commands and problem solving, refer to the "SuperStack 3 Switch Management Interface Reference Guide" on the CD-ROM that is, ...as described in "Methods of Managing a Switch" on page 41. Use the command ...
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... ■ subnet mask ■ default gateway Connecting the Workstation to the Switch 1 Connect the workstation to a front Panel Port panel port. Connecting to a Front To set up your Switch manually you can then manually enter IP information using an Ethernet cable as shown in the following so ...that is offline, that you connect the Switch to a front panel port - refer to "Choosing a Browser"on page...
... ■ subnet mask ■ default gateway Connecting the Workstation to the Switch 1 Connect the workstation to a front Panel Port panel port. Connecting to a Front To set up your Switch manually you can then manually enter IP information using an Ethernet cable as shown in the following so ...that is offline, that you connect the Switch to a front panel port - refer to "Choosing a Browser"on page...
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...is automatically assigned to the network. The initial set up of Managing a Switch" on correctly, a set of the existing settings so you to manually set up the Switch. See "Methods of your Switch is now complete and the Switch is connected to an offline unit. This takes approximately one minute then re...displayed. 4 The Getting Started pages allow you can return to the Switch. This is the default IP address that you want the Switch to use when it is ready for you have logged on page 41. Select Manual and then enter the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway ...
...is automatically assigned to the network. The initial set up of Managing a Switch" on correctly, a set of the existing settings so you to manually set up the Switch. See "Methods of your Switch is now complete and the Switch is connected to an offline unit. This takes approximately one minute then re...displayed. 4 The Getting Started pages allow you can return to the Switch. This is the default IP address that you want the Switch to use when it is ready for you have logged on page 41. Select Manual and then enter the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway ...
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...Console Port To set up your Switch manually you can alternatively make a connection to the console port (this whilst the Switch is offline, that is, before you connect the Switch to a network, or whilst the Switch is online, that you are connecting to the Switch via a modem). Pre-requisites ... to the male connector on the cable to a network. You can manually set up the Switch with IP information: ■ IP address ■ subnet mask ■ default gateway Connecting the Workstation to the Switch 1 Connect the workstation to the console port using a modem. if you...
...Console Port To set up your Switch manually you can alternatively make a connection to the console port (this whilst the Switch is offline, that is, before you connect the Switch to a network, or whilst the Switch is online, that you are connecting to the Switch via a modem). Pre-requisites ... to the male connector on the cable to a network. You can manually set up the Switch with IP information: ■ IP address ■ subnet mask ■ default gateway Connecting the Workstation to the Switch 1 Connect the workstation to the console port using a modem. if you...
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... emulation software and configure the COM port settings to which are now ready to manually set to the documentation that accompanies the terminal emulation software for the Switch, which you have connected the cable. Setting Up the Switch with IP information using the command line interface. 1 The command line interface login... sequence begins as soon as the Switch detects a connection to one of the command line interface is displayed as shown in the example in Figure 9. If the login prompt does ...
... emulation software and configure the COM port settings to which are now ready to manually set to the documentation that accompanies the terminal emulation software for the Switch, which you have connected the cable. Setting Up the Switch with IP information using the command line interface. 1 The command line interface login... sequence begins as soon as the Switch detects a connection to one of the command line interface is displayed as shown in the example in Figure 9. If the login prompt does ...
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... method. If you to enter IP information. 4 Enter the IP address, subnet mask, and gateway IP address for you to manage the Switch, you can disconnect the serial cable and close the terminal emulator software. The screen prompts you do not intend to use the command line... via the console port to set up your Switch is now complete and the Switch is ready for the Switch. At the Enter configuration method prompt enter manual. See "Methods of the information entered. The screen displays a summary of Managing a Switch" on page 41. Manual Setup 37 Figure 9 Example top-level command...
... method. If you to enter IP information. 4 Enter the IP address, subnet mask, and gateway IP address for you to manage the Switch, you can disconnect the serial cable and close the terminal emulator software. The screen prompts you do not intend to use the command line... via the console port to set up your Switch is now complete and the Switch is ready for the Switch. At the Enter configuration method prompt enter manual. See "Methods of the information entered. The screen displays a summary of Managing a Switch" on page 41. Manual Setup 37 Figure 9 Example top-level command...
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... 67 A access levels of default users 46 automatic setup 38 3Com Network Supervisor 38 console port 38 B browsers choosing 44 C cable choosing the correct 27 pin-outs 59 cascade cable 25 Cascade Extender Kit 25 Cascade ... IP addressing registered 51 IP configuration 30 L LEDs 15 logging in as a default user 46 M MAC address of the Switch 24 management methods 41 preparing for 32 setting up 29, 30 manual setup 33 console port 35 front panel port 33 MDI configuration 27 MDIX configuration 27 MIBs 68 N network supplier support...
... 67 A access levels of default users 46 automatic setup 38 3Com Network Supervisor 38 console port 38 B browsers choosing 44 C cable choosing the correct 27 pin-outs 59 cascade cable 25 Cascade Extender Kit 25 Cascade ... IP addressing registered 51 IP configuration 30 L LEDs 15 logging in as a default user 46 M MAC address of the Switch 24 management methods 41 preparing for 32 setting up 29, 30 manual setup 33 console port 35 front panel port 33 MDI configuration 27 MDIX configuration 27 MIBs 68 N network supplier support...
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... 13 specifications, system 63 stacking a Switch 4400 25 straight-through configuration 27 Switch 4400 3C number 24 automatic setup 38 console port 18 dimensions 63 Ethernet address 24 features 12, 13 initial setup 32 installation 21, 22 MAC address 24 manual setup 33 power socket 18 powering-up... 63 T technical support 3Com Knowledgebase Web Services 67 3Com URL 67 network suppliers 68 product repair 70 troubleshooting 47 U unit information label 24 URL 67 W Web browsers choosing 44 web interface choosing a browser 44 web interface management 42 setting up a Switch 4400 26 problem solving 47 ...
... 13 specifications, system 63 stacking a Switch 4400 25 straight-through configuration 27 Switch 4400 3C number 24 automatic setup 38 console port 18 dimensions 63 Ethernet address 24 features 12, 13 initial setup 32 installation 21, 22 MAC address 24 manual setup 33 power socket 18 powering-up... 63 T technical support 3Com Knowledgebase Web Services 67 3Com URL 67 network suppliers 68 product repair 70 troubleshooting 47 U unit information label 24 URL 67 W Web browsers choosing 44 web interface choosing a browser 44 web interface management 42 setting up a Switch 4400 26 problem solving 47 ...