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...Switch 2948 2 Front Panel Detail 3 LED Status Indicators 4 System Specifications 5 Installing the Switch 6 Setting Up for Management 7 Methods of Managing a Switch 8 Switch Setup Overview 10 Using the Command Line Interface (CLI 14 Setting Up Web Interface Management 18 Setting Up SNMP Management V1 or V2 19 Default Users and Passwords... 20 Upgrading Software using theCLI 20 2 USING THE 3COM WEB INTERFACE Starting the 3Com Web Interface 21 Understanding the 3Com Web Interface 23 Saving the Configuration 31 Resetting the ...
...Switch 2948 2 Front Panel Detail 3 LED Status Indicators 4 System Specifications 5 Installing the Switch 6 Setting Up for Management 7 Methods of Managing a Switch 8 Switch Setup Overview 10 Using the Command Line Interface (CLI 14 Setting Up Web Interface Management 18 Setting Up SNMP Management V1 or V2 19 Default Users and Passwords... 20 Upgrading Software using theCLI 20 2 USING THE 3COM WEB INTERFACE Starting the 3Com Web Interface 21 Understanding the 3Com Web Interface 23 Saving the Configuration 31 Resetting the ...
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... Up for Management Methods of Managing a Switch Switch Setup Overview Using the Command Line Interface (CLI) Setting Up Web Interface Management Setting Up SNMP Management V1 or V2 Default Users and Passwords Upgrading Software using the CLI 1 GETTING STARTED This chapter contains introductory information about the 3Com® Baseline Switch 2948-SFP Plus and how they can be...
... Up for Management Methods of Managing a Switch Switch Setup Overview Using the Command Line Interface (CLI) Setting Up Web Interface Management Setting Up SNMP Management V1 or V2 Default Users and Passwords Upgrading Software using the CLI 1 GETTING STARTED This chapter contains introductory information about the 3Com® Baseline Switch 2948-SFP Plus and how they can be...
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...management software that resides on the switch. This section explains the initial set the IP Address using the Console Port Viewing IP Information using the Console Port Setting Up Web Interface Management Setting Up SNMP Management V1 or V2 Default Users and Passwords Setting Up for Management CHAPTER 1:... GETTING STARTED To make full use of the features offered by your network. This is known as managing the switch.
...management software that resides on the switch. This section explains the initial set the IP Address using the Console Port Viewing IP Information using the Console Port Setting Up Web Interface Management Setting Up SNMP Management V1 or V2 Default Users and Passwords Setting Up for Management CHAPTER 1:... GETTING STARTED To make full use of the features offered by your network. This is known as managing the switch.
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For more information on default users and changing default passwords, see "Default Users and Passwords" on page 20. CHAPTER 1: GETTING STARTED 11 Figure 4 Initial Switch Setup and Management Flow Diagram CAUTION: To protect your switch from unauthorized access, you must change the default password as soon as possible, even if you do not intend to actively manage your switch.
For more information on default users and changing default passwords, see "Default Users and Passwords" on page 20. CHAPTER 1: GETTING STARTED 11 Figure 4 Initial Switch Setup and Management Flow Diagram CAUTION: To protect your switch from unauthorized access, you must change the default password as soon as possible, even if you do not intend to actively manage your switch.
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...displayed. 5 Enter the IP address and subnet mask for you have the following information: IP address subnet mask default gateway 1 Connect to the switch Console port as described in "Connecting to the Console Port" page 14. 2 The command line interface login sequence begins as soon as follows:...1: GETTING STARTED Manually set the IP Address using the Console Port You are now ready to manually set up the switch with IP information using the command line interface. The Password prompt displays. 4 Press Return. When the process completes, the Login prompt displays. 3 At the login prompt, ...
...displayed. 5 Enter the IP address and subnet mask for you have the following information: IP address subnet mask default gateway 1 Connect to the switch Console port as described in "Connecting to the Console Port" page 14. 2 The command line interface login sequence begins as soon as follows:...1: GETTING STARTED Manually set the IP Address using the Console Port You are now ready to manually set up the switch with IP information using the command line interface. The Password prompt displays. 4 Press Return. When the process completes, the Login prompt displays. 3 At the login prompt, ...
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The automatic IP configuration process usually completes within one minute after the switch is connected to the network and powered up. 1 Connect to the switch Console port as your user name and press Return. 4 At the password prompt, press Return.If you do not intend to use the ... IP Information using the Console Port This section describes how to "3Com CLI Reference Guide". The automatic IP configuration process usually completes within one minute. 2 The command line interface login sequence begins as soon as the switch detects a connection to its console port. 3 At the login ...
The automatic IP configuration process usually completes within one minute after the switch is connected to the network and powered up. 1 Connect to the switch Console port as your user name and press Return. 4 At the password prompt, press Return.If you do not intend to use the ... IP Information using the Console Port This section describes how to "3Com CLI Reference Guide". The automatic IP configuration process usually completes within one minute. 2 The command line interface login sequence begins as soon as the switch detects a connection to its console port. 3 At the login ...
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...Setting Up SNMP Management V1 or V2 You can use any network management application running the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) to manage the switch. 3Com offers a range of network management applications to address networks of all ports on the same subnet as your... in the following format: http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx 5 At the login and password prompts, enter admin as your user name and press Return at the password prompt (or the password of your switch's IP address. See "3Com Network Management". See "IP Configuration" on page 12, and "Viewing IP Information using the Console ...
...Setting Up SNMP Management V1 or V2 You can use any network management application running the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) to manage the switch. 3Com offers a range of network management applications to address networks of all ports on the same subnet as your... in the following format: http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx 5 At the login and password prompts, enter admin as your user name and press Return at the password prompt (or the password of your switch's IP address. See "3Com Network Management". See "IP Configuration" on page 12, and "Viewing IP Information using the Console ...
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... to change all manageable parameters Use the admin default user name (no password) Management - The default user is listed in with a valid user name and password. See "Upgrade the Firmware Image" . The switch has one default user name. Note: You can only be upgraded using the ...The following prompt displays: Are you sure you must log in Table 5. Upgrading Software using the switch Web user interface. Table 5 Default Users Default User Name Password Access Level Admin (no password) to reboot the system (yes, no): 3 Enter yes and press Return. The user can ...
... to change all manageable parameters Use the admin default user name (no password) Management - The default user is listed in with a valid user name and password. See "Upgrade the Firmware Image" . The switch has one default user name. Note: You can only be upgraded using the ...The following prompt displays: Are you sure you must log in Table 5. Upgrading Software using the switch Web user interface. Table 5 Default Users Default User Name Password Access Level Admin (no password) to reboot the system (yes, no): 3 Enter yes and press Return. The user can ...
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... System Access Section. Users and access levels are described in the local database. A unique password is always one management level user configured for configuring the switch. 2 USING THE 3COM WEB INTERFACE This section provides an introduction to the user interface, and includes the following topics... enables 10 users to users for the switch. Two access levels exist on the 3Com Web Interface: ■ Management access level - Monitor access level - Provides the user with read /write permissions to be username: admin with no Password. There is required from each user.
... System Access Section. Users and access levels are described in the local database. A unique password is always one management level user configured for configuring the switch. 2 USING THE 3COM WEB INTERFACE This section provides an introduction to the user interface, and includes the following topics... enables 10 users to users for the switch. Two access levels exist on the 3Com Web Interface: ■ Management access level - Monitor access level - Provides the user with read /write permissions to be username: admin with no Password. There is required from each user.
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... bar and press Enter. The Enter Network Password Page opens: Figure 6 Enter Network Password Page 3 Enter your user name and password. The device default factory settings is configured with a User Name that is admin and a password that is blank. 22 CHAPTER 2: USING THE 3COM WEB INTERFACE Accessing the 3Com This section contains information on starting the...
... bar and press Enter. The Enter Network Password Page opens: Figure 6 Enter Network Password Page 3 Enter your user name and password. The device default factory settings is configured with a User Name that is admin and a password that is blank. 22 CHAPTER 2: USING THE 3COM WEB INTERFACE Accessing the 3Com This section contains information on starting the...
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To reset the device: 1 Click Administration > Reset. To prevent the current configuration from a remote location. A confirmation message is displayed. Figure 15 Reset Page 2 Click Reboot. The Reset Page opens. The device is reset, and a prompt for a user name and password is displayed. 3 Click OK. 32 CHAPTER 2: USING THE 3COM WEB INTERFACE Resetting the Device The Reset Page enables resetting the device from being lost, use the Save Configuration Page to save all user-defined changes to the flash memory before resetting the device.
To reset the device: 1 Click Administration > Reset. To prevent the current configuration from a remote location. A confirmation message is displayed. Figure 15 Reset Page 2 Click Reboot. The Reset Page opens. The device is reset, and a prompt for a user name and password is displayed. 3 Click OK. 32 CHAPTER 2: USING THE 3COM WEB INTERFACE Resetting the Device The Reset Page enables resetting the device from being lost, use the Save Configuration Page to save all user-defined changes to the flash memory before resetting the device.
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CHAPTER 2: USING THE 3COM WEB INTERFACE 33 Figure 16 User Name and Password Page 4 Enter a user name and password to reconnect to the web interface.
CHAPTER 2: USING THE 3COM WEB INTERFACE 33 Figure 16 User Name and Password Page 4 Enter a user name and password to reconnect to the web interface.
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...3Com Web Interface: Management access level - This section contains the following topics: Viewing System Access Settings Defining System Access Modifying System Access Removing System Access CHAPTER 4: MANAGING DEVICE SECURITY 41 Configuring System Access Network administrators can define users, passwords, and access levels for the switch. A unique password... is managed in the local database. Provides the user with no Password. The Multi-Session web feature is ...
...3Com Web Interface: Management access level - This section contains the following topics: Viewing System Access Settings Defining System Access Modifying System Access Removing System Access CHAPTER 4: MANAGING DEVICE SECURITY 41 Configuring System Access Network administrators can define users, passwords, and access levels for the switch. A unique password... is managed in the local database. Provides the user with no Password. The Multi-Session web feature is ...
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...Monitor and the highest is updated. Management - Provides users with read access rights. Defines the user password. Monitor users have no access to 8 characters. Password - User passwords can contain up to this page. 1 Click Administration > System Access > Setup. Access Level -... Provides users with read and write access rights. Monitor - Confirm Password - The System Access Setup Page opens. Verifies the password. 2 Define the fields. 3 Click Apply. The Users are created, and the device is Management. CHAPTER ...
...Monitor and the highest is updated. Management - Provides users with read access rights. Defines the user password. Monitor users have no access to 8 characters. Password - User passwords can contain up to this page. 1 Click Administration > System Access > Setup. Access Level -... Provides users with read and write access rights. Monitor - Confirm Password - The System Access Setup Page opens. Verifies the password. 2 Define the fields. 3 Click Apply. The Users are created, and the device is Management. CHAPTER ...
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... - Local user pass words can contain up to be modified. 3 Modify the fields. 4 Click Apply. Confirm Password - Displays the user access level. Verifies the password. 2 Select a User Name to 8 characters. The User settings are modified, and the device is Management. Figure ...fields: User Name - Monitor - Provides users with read and write access rights. Monitor users have no access to modify users, passwords, and access levels using the System Access Interface. 44 CHAPTER 4: MANAGING DEVICE SECURITY Modifying System Access The System Access Modify Page ...
... - Local user pass words can contain up to be modified. 3 Modify the fields. 4 Click Apply. Confirm Password - Displays the user access level. Verifies the password. 2 Select a User Name to 8 characters. The User settings are modified, and the device is Management. Figure ...fields: User Name - Monitor - Provides users with read and write access rights. Monitor users have no access to modify users, passwords, and access levels using the System Access Interface. 44 CHAPTER 4: MANAGING DEVICE SECURITY Modifying System Access The System Access Modify Page ...
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...connectivity LAG is enabled. From the frame, the device identifies work stations to an upstream Multicast router. Passwords for information distribution. Only authenticated and approved system users can transmit and receive data. Ports are authenticated...frame are transmitted to the relevant ports. Password Management Password management provides increased network security and improved password control. 190 appendix B: DEVICE SPECIFICATION AND FEATURES Table 11 Features of the Baseline Switch 2948-SFP Plus Feature IGMP Snooping Description IGMP Snooping ...
...connectivity LAG is enabled. From the frame, the device identifies work stations to an upstream Multicast router. Passwords for information distribution. Only authenticated and approved system users can transmit and receive data. Ports are authenticated...frame are transmitted to the relevant ports. Password Management Password management provides increased network security and improved password control. 190 appendix B: DEVICE SPECIFICATION AND FEATURES Table 11 Features of the Baseline Switch 2948-SFP Plus Feature IGMP Snooping Description IGMP Snooping ...
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...Features of all traffic passing through privacy, authentication, and data integrity. Users specify which target port receives copies of the Baseline Switch 2948-SFP Plus Feature Port-based Virtual LANs Description Port-based VLANs classify incoming packets to decide whether its ports are preserved across... in the Bridging Table, as SNMP traps to SNMP which contains per-user authentication information, such as user name, password, and accounting information. It relies upon certificates and public and private keys. Static MAC Entries MAC entries can take 30...
...Features of all traffic passing through privacy, authentication, and data integrity. Users specify which target port receives copies of the Baseline Switch 2948-SFP Plus Feature Port-based Virtual LANs Description Port-based VLANs classify incoming packets to decide whether its ports are preserved across... in the Bridging Table, as SNMP traps to SNMP which contains per-user authentication information, such as user name, password, and accounting information. It relies upon certificates and public and private keys. Static MAC Entries MAC entries can take 30...
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... TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Management Troubleshooting Solutions This section describes problems that may arise when installing the switch and how to switch management using HTTP, SNMP, etc. Problem management includes isolating problems, quantifying the problems,...using the device. When a problem is detected, the exact nature of the problem. These error messages include: Switch does not run; Self-test exceeds 15 seconds No connection is established and the port LED is on Device is...the problem is off . Once the problem is quantified, the solution is off Lost Password.
... TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Management Troubleshooting Solutions This section describes problems that may arise when installing the switch and how to switch management using HTTP, SNMP, etc. Problem management includes isolating problems, quantifying the problems,...using the device. When a problem is detected, the exact nature of the problem. These error messages include: Switch does not run; Self-test exceeds 15 seconds No connection is established and the port LED is on Device is...the problem is off . Once the problem is quantified, the solution is off Lost Password.
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.... Check the port LED or zoom screen in a reboot loop Software fault Solution Download and install a working or previous software version from the console. Lost Password Contact 3Com Fiber optical cable connection is off Incorrect ethernet cable, e.g., crossed rather than straight cable, or vice versa, split pair (incorrect twisting of pairs) Check...
.... Check the port LED or zoom screen in a reboot loop Software fault Solution Download and install a working or previous software version from the console. Lost Password Contact 3Com Fiber optical cable connection is off Incorrect ethernet cable, e.g., crossed rather than straight cable, or vice versa, split pair (incorrect twisting of pairs) Check...
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...is very similar to Line Interface entering commands on to the CLI: The Login process requires a User Name and Password. Using the CLI is for Terminal keys (not Windows keys). E 3COM CLI REFERENCE GUIDE This section describes using the CLI via a console port: 1 Connect the RJ-45 cable ...to the Console port of the switch to the serial port of the terminal or computer running the terminal emulation application. 2...
...is very similar to Line Interface entering commands on to the CLI: The Login process requires a User Name and Password. Using the CLI is for Terminal keys (not Windows keys). E 3COM CLI REFERENCE GUIDE This section describes using the CLI via a console port: 1 Connect the RJ-45 cable ...to the Console port of the switch to the serial port of the terminal or computer running the terminal emulation application. 2...