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... energy, materials and natural resources in the United States and other countries. 3Com and the 3Com logo are registered trademarks of the Institute of merchantability, satisfactory quality, and fitness for the Software. Ensuring that comply with the product as provided in DFAR 252.227-7015... from sustainable, managed forests; it is a registered trademark in all products. Software is completely chlorine-free. Reducing the waste generated by any means or used to locate a copy, please contact 3Com and a copy will be environmentally friendly in a directory file named LICENSE.TXT...
... energy, materials and natural resources in the United States and other countries. 3Com and the 3Com logo are registered trademarks of the Institute of merchantability, satisfactory quality, and fitness for the Software. Ensuring that comply with the product as provided in DFAR 252.227-7015... from sustainable, managed forests; it is a registered trademark in all products. Software is completely chlorine-free. Reducing the waste generated by any means or used to locate a copy, please contact 3Com and a copy will be environmentally friendly in a directory file named LICENSE.TXT...
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...software features. Using the 3Com Web Interface - General System Information - Provides information for configuring port settings. Provides information for configuring both system and network security, including traffic control, ACLs, and device access methods. ABOUT THIS GUIDE This guide provides information about the Switch 2948...system that allows you to configure, monitor, and troubleshoot your network. Provides information for the 3Com® Baseline Switch 2948-SFP Plus. Viewing Basic Settings - Provides introductory information about the Web user interface for configuring ...
...software features. Using the 3Com Web Interface - General System Information - Provides information for configuring port settings. Provides information for configuring both system and network security, including traffic control, ACLs, and device access methods. ABOUT THIS GUIDE This guide provides information about the Switch 2948...system that allows you to configure, monitor, and troubleshoot your network. Provides information for the 3Com® Baseline Switch 2948-SFP Plus. Viewing Basic Settings - Provides introductory information about the Web user interface for configuring ...
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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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... 195 D TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Management 196 Troubleshooting Solutions 196 E 3COM CLI REFERENCE GUIDE Getting Started with the Command Line Interface 199 CLI Commands 200 F GLOSSARy ...210 G OBTAINING SUPPORT FOR YOUR 3COM PRODUCTS Register Your Product to Gain Service Benefits 216 Solve ...Problems Online 216 Purchase Extended Warranty and Professional Services 216 Access Software Downloads 217 Contact Us 217 Telephone Technical Support and Repair ...
... 195 D TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Management 196 Troubleshooting Solutions 196 E 3COM CLI REFERENCE GUIDE Getting Started with the Command Line Interface 199 CLI Commands 200 F GLOSSARy ...210 G OBTAINING SUPPORT FOR YOUR 3COM PRODUCTS Register Your Product to Gain Service Benefits 216 Solve ...Problems Online 216 Purchase Extended Warranty and Professional Services 216 Access Software Downloads 217 Contact Us 217 Telephone Technical Support and Repair ...
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...covers summaries of the hardware and software features, and the following topics: About the Switch 2948 Front Panel Detail LED Status Indicators System Specifications Installing the Switch Setting 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...
...covers summaries of the hardware and software features, and the following topics: About the Switch 2948 Front Panel Detail LED Status Indicators System Specifications Installing the Switch Setting 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...
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It covers the following topics: Methods of Managing a Switch Switch Setup Overview Manually set up of the switch and the different methods of accessing the management software to access the management software that resides on the switch. Setting Up for Management CHAPTER 1: GETTING STARTED To make full use of the features offered by your network. Managing the...
It covers the following topics: Methods of Managing a Switch Switch Setup Overview Manually set up of the switch and the different methods of accessing the management software to access the management software that resides on the switch. Setting Up for Management CHAPTER 1: GETTING STARTED To make full use of the features offered by your network. Managing the...
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For example, you can manage a switch using any network management workstation running the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) as shown in Figure 3. CHAPTER 1: GETTING STARTED SNMP Management You can use the 3Com Network Director software, available from the 3Com website. Figure 3 SNMP Management over the Network Refer to "Setting Up SNMP Management V1 or V2" on page 19.
For example, you can manage a switch using any network management workstation running the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) as shown in Figure 3. CHAPTER 1: GETTING STARTED SNMP Management You can use the 3Com Network Director software, available from the 3Com website. Figure 3 SNMP Management over the Network Refer to "Setting Up SNMP Management V1 or V2" on page 19.
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... STARTED Using the Command Line Interface (CLI) You can find pin-out diagrams for example, by a DHCP server). This software allows you to communicate with your switch through the Console port to manually set the IP address, or to view the IP address that was assigned automatically (for the... cable in Appendix C. For more information about the CLI, refer to your switch. Connecting to the Console Port This section describes how to connect to "3Com...
... STARTED Using the Command Line Interface (CLI) You can find pin-out diagrams for example, by a DHCP server). This software allows you to communicate with your switch through the Console port to manually set the IP address, or to view the IP address that was assigned automatically (for the... cable in Appendix C. For more information about the CLI, refer to your switch. Connecting to the Console Port This section describes how to connect to "3Com...
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The Power on Self Test (POST) will be set to match the default settings for the switch, which you have connected the cable. The Switch 2948 takes approximately one minute to the Switch using the console cable as shown in Figure 5. The settings must be performed. CHAPTER 1: GETTING STARTED 15 Connecting ... To connect the cable: a Attach the cable's RJ-45 connector to the Console port of the switch b Attach the other end of the cable to the workstation. 2 Open your terminal emulation software and configure the COM port settings to which are: 38,400 baud (bits per second) 8 data...
The Power on Self Test (POST) will be set to match the default settings for the switch, which you have connected the cable. The Switch 2948 takes approximately one minute to the Switch using the console cable as shown in Figure 5. The settings must be performed. CHAPTER 1: GETTING STARTED 15 Connecting ... To connect the cable: a Attach the cable's RJ-45 connector to the Console port of the switch b Attach the other end of the cable to the workstation. 2 Open your terminal emulation software and configure the COM port settings to which are: 38,400 baud (bits per second) 8 data...
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...switch is now complete and the switch is connected to the network and powered up your user name and press Return. 4 At the password prompt, press Return.If you can logout, disconnect the serial cable and close the terminal emulator software...manage the switch, you have logged on page 8. The automatic IP configuration process usually... completes within one minute after the switch is ready for you to set up . 1 Connect to the switch Console port as your chosen management method... as soon as the switch detects a connection to its console port. 3 At the login prompt, enter...
...switch is now complete and the switch is connected to the network and powered up your user name and press Return. 4 At the password prompt, press Return.If you can logout, disconnect the serial cable and close the terminal emulator software...manage the switch, you have logged on page 8. The automatic IP configuration process usually... completes within one minute after the switch is ready for you to set up . 1 Connect to the switch Console port as your chosen management method... as soon as the switch detects a connection to its console port. 3 At the login prompt, enter...
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... want to reboot the system (yes, no): 3 Enter yes and press Return. Upgrading Software using the switch Web user interface. Bootcode can also upgrade the software using the CLI This section describes how to upgrade software to your Switch from the new software you have downloaded, enter the following: reboot The following prompt displays: Are you...
... want to reboot the system (yes, no): 3 Enter yes and press Return. Upgrading Software using the switch Web user interface. Bootcode can also upgrade the software using the CLI This section describes how to upgrade software to your Switch from the new software you have downloaded, enter the following: reboot The following prompt displays: Are you...
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Figure 18 Device Summary Page To view the Device Summary Settings: 1 Click Device Summary. The Device Summary Page displays general information, including the system name, location, and contact, the system MAC address, System Object ID, System Up Time, and software, boot, and hardware versions. The Device Summary Page opens. 3 VIEWING BASIC SETTINGS Viewing Device Settings This section contains information about viewing basic settings available from the Web interface home page, including the Device Summary page and the Color Keys page.
Figure 18 Device Summary Page To view the Device Summary Settings: 1 Click Device Summary. The Device Summary Page displays general information, including the system name, location, and contact, the system MAC address, System Object ID, System Up Time, and software, boot, and hardware versions. The Device Summary Page opens. 3 VIEWING BASIC SETTINGS Viewing Device Settings This section contains information about viewing basic settings available from the Web interface home page, including the Device Summary page and the Color Keys page.
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Defines the location where the system is 0-160 characters. Displays the device serial number. Displays the 3Com device 3C number. System Object ID - Software Version - Poll Now - System Contact - Product 3C Number - The system time is displayed in the entity. Displays the ...: Product Description - Displays the device model number and name. The field range is currently running on the device. Displays the installed software version number. Hardware Version - System Location - Displays the amount of the contact person. The field range is 0-160 characters. The...
Defines the location where the system is 0-160 characters. Displays the device serial number. Displays the 3Com device 3C number. System Object ID - Software Version - Poll Now - System Contact - Product 3C Number - The system time is displayed in the entity. Displays the ...: Product Description - Displays the device model number and name. The field range is currently running on the device. Displays the installed software version number. Hardware Version - System Location - Displays the amount of the contact person. The field range is 0-160 characters. The...
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Figure 40 Device View Page The Device View Page opens. 5 GENERAL SYSTEM INFORMATION This section contains information about configuring general system parameters, and includes the following: Viewing System Description Configuring System Name Information Configuring System Time Viewing System Description The Device View Page displays parameters for configuring general device information, including the system name, MAC Address, software and hardware versions, and more. 1 Click Device Summary.
Figure 40 Device View Page The Device View Page opens. 5 GENERAL SYSTEM INFORMATION This section contains information about configuring general system parameters, and includes the following: Viewing System Description Configuring System Name Information Configuring System Time Viewing System Description The Device View Page displays parameters for configuring general device information, including the system name, MAC Address, software and hardware versions, and more. 1 Click Device Summary.
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... of the contact person. Displays the device MAC address. Displays the amount of the device. Software Version - Hardware Version - This button immediately polls the switch ports for information including speed, use and status. Displays the location where the system is displayed... the 3Com device model number. Displays the current boot version running . Displays the current hardware version of time since the device was reset. Poll Now - The information is currently running on the device. Serial Number - Not editable. Displays the installed software version ...
... of the contact person. Displays the device MAC address. Displays the amount of the device. Software Version - Hardware Version - This button immediately polls the switch ports for information including speed, use and status. Displays the location where the system is displayed... the 3Com device model number. Displays the current boot version running . Displays the current hardware version of time since the device was reset. Poll Now - The information is currently running on the device. Serial Number - Not editable. Displays the installed software version ...
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... is the management VLAN. You can be implemented. VLANs have no minimum number of ports, and can only manage the switch through any other logical connection combination, since they are software-based and not defined by physical attributes. VLANs allow network traffic to flow more efficiently within the VLAN. VLANs restrict traffic...
... is the management VLAN. You can be implemented. VLANs have no minimum number of ports, and can only manage the switch through any other logical connection combination, since they are software-based and not defined by physical attributes. VLANs allow network traffic to flow more efficiently within the VLAN. VLANs restrict traffic...
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... the Save Configuration button before powering down or rebooted, the commands in the Startup file are used after the device is downloaded. Software upgrades are copied to the Running Configuration File and applied to the Startup Config file. This section includes the following : Startup Configuration...14 MANAGING SYSTEM FILES This section contains information about managing the configuration files and installing and backing up the switch firmware. Contains the commands required to reconfigure the device to the Startup Configuration file. The Startup file is powered down the ...
... the Save Configuration button before powering down or rebooted, the commands in the Startup file are used after the device is downloaded. Software upgrades are copied to the Running Configuration File and applied to the Startup Config file. This section includes the following : Startup Configuration...14 MANAGING SYSTEM FILES This section contains information about managing the configuration files and installing and backing up the switch firmware. Contains the commands required to reconfigure the device to the Startup Configuration file. The Startup file is powered down the ...
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The monitor user has no access to upgrade the switch firmware. Download via the HTTP client or HTTPS client. Specifies the image files to be upgraded using the CLI". CHAPTER 14: Managing sYSTEM.... 2 Define the relevant fields. 3 Click Apply. The Restore Image Page opens. Source File Name - The files are downloaded. See "Upgrading Software using the Command Line Interface (CLI). To download the software image: 1 Click Administration > Firmware Upgrade > Restore Image. Enables initiating a download via HTTP - Enables initiating a download via TFTP - Figure ...
The monitor user has no access to upgrade the switch firmware. Download via the HTTP client or HTTPS client. Specifies the image files to be upgraded using the CLI". CHAPTER 14: Managing sYSTEM.... 2 Define the relevant fields. 3 Click Apply. The Restore Image Page opens. Source File Name - The files are downloaded. See "Upgrading Software using the Command Line Interface (CLI). To download the software image: 1 Click Administration > Firmware Upgrade > Restore Image. Enables initiating a download via HTTP - Enables initiating a download via TFTP - Figure ...
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...MIB variable settings, and other management-related settings. TFTP Trivial File Transfer Protocol The device supports boot image, software and configuration upload/download via TFTP. Virtual Cable Testing VCT detects and reports copper link cabling occurrences, such as...from any web browser. Octets streams are identified by an initial synchronization exchange. Packets are collections of the Baseline Switch 2948-SFP Plus Feature TCP Description Transport Control Protocol (TCP). VLAN Support VLANs are classified as open cables and cable...
...MIB variable settings, and other management-related settings. TFTP Trivial File Transfer Protocol The device supports boot image, software and configuration upload/download via TFTP. Virtual Cable Testing VCT detects and reports copper link cabling occurrences, such as...from any web browser. Octets streams are identified by an initial synchronization exchange. Packets are collections of the Baseline Switch 2948-SFP Plus Feature TCP Description Transport Control Protocol (TCP). VLAN Support VLANs are classified as open cables and cable...
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...you cannot connect using HTTP SNMP, etc Be sure the switch has a valid IP address, subnet mask, and, the default gateway is configured. No response from the Faulty serial cable terminal emulation Software Settings software is plugged into the appropriate VLAN to the mains supply. ...No connection is LED established and the port is properly connected to the switch, and to manage the device. power LED is disconnected...
...you cannot connect using HTTP SNMP, etc Be sure the switch has a valid IP address, subnet mask, and, the default gateway is configured. No response from the Faulty serial cable terminal emulation Software Settings software is plugged into the appropriate VLAN to the mains supply. ...No connection is LED established and the port is properly connected to the switch, and to manage the device. power LED is disconnected...