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... guide provides information about the Switch OfficeConnect Managed Gigabit PoE and how it can be used in your switch from a remote web browser. The User Guide provides the following sections: ■ Getting Started - It covers summaries of hardware and software features. ■ Using the 3Com Web Interface - Provides introductory information about the Web user interface for using the Web interface including adding, editing, and deleting device configuration information. ■ Viewing Basic Settings - Provides information for the 3Com® OfficeConnect Managed Gigabit PoE Switch...
... guide provides information about the Switch OfficeConnect Managed Gigabit PoE and how it can be used in your switch from a remote web browser. The User Guide provides the following sections: ■ Getting Started - It covers summaries of hardware and software features. ■ Using the 3Com Web Interface - Provides introductory information about the Web user interface for using the Web interface including adding, editing, and deleting device configuration information. ■ Viewing Basic Settings - Provides information for the 3Com® OfficeConnect Managed Gigabit PoE Switch...
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... guide, follow the instructions in the release notes. Intended Audience 5 Intended Audience This guide is intended for the 3Com® OfficeConnect Managed Gigabit PoE Switch include the following: ■ Safety and Support Information: Provides installation, set-up, and regulatory compliance information. Most user guides and release notes are available in Adobe Acrobat Reader Portable Document Format (PDF) or HTML on the 3Com Web site: ■ http://www.3Com.com Conventions Table 1 lists...
... guide, follow the instructions in the release notes. Intended Audience 5 Intended Audience This guide is intended for the 3Com® OfficeConnect Managed Gigabit PoE Switch include the following: ■ Safety and Support Information: Provides installation, set-up, and regulatory compliance information. Most user guides and release notes are available in Adobe Acrobat Reader Portable Document Format (PDF) or HTML on the 3Com Web site: ■ http://www.3Com.com Conventions Table 1 lists...
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...Documentation 5 1 GETTING STARTED About the OfficeConnect Managed Gigabit PoE Switch 14 Summary of Hardware Features 14 Front Panel Detail 15 LED Status Indicators 16 System Specifications 17 Installing the Switch 18 Setting Up for Management 19 Methods of Managing a Switch 19 Web Interface Management 19 SNMP Management 20 Switch Setup Overview 20 IP Configuration 22 Using the Command Line Interface (CLI 23 Connecting to the Console Port 23 Manually set the IP Address using the Console Port 24 Viewing IP Information using the Console Port 25 Setting Up Web Interface Management...
...Documentation 5 1 GETTING STARTED About the OfficeConnect Managed Gigabit PoE Switch 14 Summary of Hardware Features 14 Front Panel Detail 15 LED Status Indicators 16 System Specifications 17 Installing the Switch 18 Setting Up for Management 19 Methods of Managing a Switch 19 Web Interface Management 19 SNMP Management 20 Switch Setup Overview 20 IP Configuration 22 Using the Command Line Interface (CLI 23 Connecting to the Console Port 23 Manually set the IP Address using the Console Port 24 Viewing IP Information using the Console Port 25 Setting Up Web Interface Management...
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... OfficeConnect Managed Gigabit PoE Switch ■ 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® OfficeConnect Managed Gigabit PoE Switch...
... OfficeConnect Managed Gigabit PoE Switch ■ 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® OfficeConnect Managed Gigabit PoE Switch...
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...Feature Addresses Auto-negotiation Forwarding Modes Duplex Modes Auto MDI/MDIX Flow Control OfficeConnect Managed Gigabit PoE Switch Up to build a secure converged network. The OfficeConnect Managed Gigabit PoE Switch includes the following model: ■ OfficeConnect Managed Gigabit PoE Switch 10-Port The OfficeConnect Managed Gigabit PoE Switch features the following advantages: ■ Full Gigabit speed access ports ■ Jumbo frames support ■ Port security ■ Link aggregation control protocol (LACP) ■ Up to 256 VLANs ■ Access control lists (ACLs) ■ Port...
...Feature Addresses Auto-negotiation Forwarding Modes Duplex Modes Auto MDI/MDIX Flow Control OfficeConnect Managed Gigabit PoE Switch Up to build a secure converged network. The OfficeConnect Managed Gigabit PoE Switch includes the following model: ■ OfficeConnect Managed Gigabit PoE Switch 10-Port The OfficeConnect Managed Gigabit PoE Switch features the following advantages: ■ Full Gigabit speed access ports ■ Jumbo frames support ■ Port security ■ Link aggregation control protocol (LACP) ■ Up to 256 VLANs ■ Access control lists (ACLs) ■ Port...
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... mounting Front Panel Detail Figure 1 shows the front panel of the OfficeConnect Managed Gigabit PoE Switch 10-Port unit Figure 1 OfficeConnect Managed Gigabit PoE Switch 10-Port-front panel. Front Panel Detail 15 Table 1 Hardware Features (continued) Feature OfficeConnect Managed Gigabit PoE Switch Traffic Prioritization Supported (using the IEEE Std 802.ID, 1998 Edition): Eight traffic queues per port Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Auto-negotiating 10/100/1000BASE-T ports and Gigabit Ethernet Ports SFP Ethernet Ports Supports fiber Gigabit Ethernet long-wave (LX), and fiber Gigabit...
... mounting Front Panel Detail Figure 1 shows the front panel of the OfficeConnect Managed Gigabit PoE Switch 10-Port unit Figure 1 OfficeConnect Managed Gigabit PoE Switch 10-Port-front panel. Front Panel Detail 15 Table 1 Hardware Features (continued) Feature OfficeConnect Managed Gigabit PoE Switch Traffic Prioritization Supported (using the IEEE Std 802.ID, 1998 Edition): Eight traffic queues per port Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Auto-negotiating 10/100/1000BASE-T ports and Gigabit Ethernet Ports SFP Ethernet Ports Supports fiber Gigabit Ethernet long-wave (LX), and fiber Gigabit...
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... OfficeConnect Managed Gigabit PoE Switch LED Power Label Power 10/100/1000 BASE-T Ethernet port status Link/ Activity Duplex mode Duplex 1000Base SFP Module port status Present PoE status PoE Status Status Green Yellow OFF Green Yellow OFF Yellow OFF Green OFF Green OFF Description The switch starts normally. The LED flashes when the system is not connected. The port is performing power-on self test (POST). The SFP module is not recognized. Table 2 Description on the front panel for your convenience to monitor the switch. The system has failed...
... OfficeConnect Managed Gigabit PoE Switch LED Power Label Power 10/100/1000 BASE-T Ethernet port status Link/ Activity Duplex mode Duplex 1000Base SFP Module port status Present PoE status PoE Status Status Green Yellow OFF Green Yellow OFF Yellow OFF Green OFF Green OFF Description The switch starts normally. The LED flashes when the system is not connected. The port is performing power-on self test (POST). The SFP module is not recognized. Table 2 Description on the front panel for your convenience to monitor the switch. The system has failed...
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... different methods of accessing the management software to "3Com CLI Reference Guide" on the switch. Refer to manage a switch. Setting Up for Management 19 Setting Up for basic operations of the switch including setting and viewing the IP address, configuring user accounts, upgrading switch firmware, and more. This is known as managing the switch. Managing the switch can use the Command Line Interface through the Console port for Management To make full use of the features offered by your switch, and to change and monitor the way it...
... different methods of accessing the management software to "3Com CLI Reference Guide" on the switch. Refer to manage a switch. Setting Up for Management 19 Setting Up for basic operations of the switch including setting and viewing the IP address, configuring user accounts, upgrading switch firmware, and more. This is known as managing the switch. Managing the switch can use the Command Line Interface through the Console port for Management To make full use of the features offered by your switch, and to change and monitor the way it...
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... Command Line Interface (basic setup only) Connect using DHCP See page 22 The switch uses its default IP information See page 22 Initial IP Information Setup Do you want to manage your switch. See page 27 Refer to a front panel port and use the Web Interface. For more information on default users and changing default passwords, see "Default Users and Passwords" on the rear of the switch which details the default IP address. Switch Setup Overview 21 Figure 4 Initial Switch Setup and Management Flow Diagram Power...
... Command Line Interface (basic setup only) Connect using DHCP See page 22 The switch uses its default IP information See page 22 Initial IP Information Setup Do you want to manage your switch. See page 27 Refer to a front panel port and use the Web Interface. For more information on default users and changing default passwords, see "Default Users and Passwords" on the rear of the switch which details the default IP address. Switch Setup Overview 21 Figure 4 Initial Switch Setup and Management Flow Diagram Power...
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.... 3 Power up the switch with IP information using the command line interface. ■ You need to have connected the cable. The settings must be performed. Manually set up the switch. The OfficeConnect Managed Gigabit PoE Switch takes approximately one minute to the Switch using the console cable as shown in Figure 5. b Attach the other end of the switch. 24 CHAPTER 1: GETTING STARTED Connecting the Workstation to the Switch 1 Connect the workstation to the console port using the Console Port To connect...
.... 3 Power up the switch with IP information using the command line interface. ■ You need to have connected the cable. The settings must be performed. Manually set up the switch. The OfficeConnect Managed Gigabit PoE Switch takes approximately one minute to the Switch using the console cable as shown in Figure 5. b Attach the other end of the switch. 24 CHAPTER 1: GETTING STARTED Connecting the Workstation to the Switch 1 Connect the workstation to the console port using the Console Port To connect...
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... manage in the URL locator, for example, in VLAN 1 (the Default VLAN). To display and configure SNMP management parameters, refer to the switch using the Console Port" on page 25. 2 Check that your management workstation is powered up. 4 Open your web browser and enter the IP address of all ports on page 212. See "IP Configuration" on page 155. The main Web interface page is connected to "Configuring SNMP" on page 22, and "Viewing IP Information using a port...
... manage in the URL locator, for example, in VLAN 1 (the Default VLAN). To display and configure SNMP management parameters, refer to the switch using the Console Port" on page 25. 2 Check that your management workstation is powered up. 4 Open your web browser and enter the IP address of all ports on page 212. See "IP Configuration" on page 155. The main Web interface page is connected to "Configuring SNMP" on page 22, and "Viewing IP Information using a port...
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...; Monitor access level - The Multi-Session web feature is required of each user. A unique password is enabled on the 3Com Web Interface: ■ Management access level - The factory default user name is: admin with read-only system access. Login information is always one management level user configured for the switch. There is managed in the local database. This section contains the following topics: ■ Viewing System Access Settings ■ Defining System Access ■ Modifying System Access ■ Removing...
...; Monitor access level - The Multi-Session web feature is required of each user. A unique password is enabled on the 3Com Web Interface: ■ Management access level - The factory default user name is: admin with read-only system access. Login information is always one management level user configured for the switch. There is managed in the local database. This section contains the following topics: ■ Viewing System Access Settings ■ Defining System Access ■ Modifying System Access ■ Removing...
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... the user name. ■ Access Level - The lowest user access level is Monitor and the highest is updated. Verifies the password. 2 Define the fields. 3 Click . 52 CHAPTER 4: MANAGING DEVICE SECURITY Defining System The System Access Setup Page allows network administrators to this page. Monitor users have no access to define Access users, passwords, and access levels for users using the System Access Interface. The user is created, and the device is Management. ■ Management - The System Access Setup...
... the user name. ■ Access Level - The lowest user access level is Monitor and the highest is updated. Verifies the password. 2 Define the fields. 3 Click . 52 CHAPTER 4: MANAGING DEVICE SECURITY Defining System The System Access Setup Page allows network administrators to this page. Monitor users have no access to define Access users, passwords, and access levels for users using the System Access Interface. The user is created, and the device is Management. ■ Management - The System Access Setup...
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... packets by the source port IP address and wildcard mask. ■ Destination Port IP Address and Wildcard Mask - Indicates the action assigned to the network administrator, or packet is dropped. 62 CHAPTER 4: MANAGING DEVICE SECURITY Defining Access Control Lists Access Control Lists (ACLs) allow network managers to define classification actions and rules for forwarding. Packets entering an ingress port, with an active ACL are forwarded or dropped. Filters the packets by the DiffServ Code...
... packets by the source port IP address and wildcard mask. ■ Destination Port IP Address and Wildcard Mask - Indicates the action assigned to the network administrator, or packet is dropped. 62 CHAPTER 4: MANAGING DEVICE SECURITY Defining Access Control Lists Access Control Lists (ACLs) allow network managers to define classification actions and rules for forwarding. Packets entering an ingress port, with an active ACL are forwarded or dropped. Filters the packets by the DiffServ Code...
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... layers. This allows the switch to use IP addresses for additional traffic), to do the following features: Table 9 Features of the OfficeConnect Managed Gigabit PoE Switch Feature Auto Negotiation Automatic MAC Addresses Aging Back Pressure Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) Class Of Service (CoS) Description The purpose of other traffic. Auto negotiation allows the ports to temporarily prevent the sender from overflowing. On half duplex links, the receiver may employ back pressure (i.e. ARP is used...
... layers. This allows the switch to use IP addresses for additional traffic), to do the following features: Table 9 Features of the OfficeConnect Managed Gigabit PoE Switch Feature Auto Negotiation Automatic MAC Addresses Aging Back Pressure Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) Class Of Service (CoS) Description The purpose of other traffic. Auto negotiation allows the ports to temporarily prevent the sender from overflowing. On half duplex links, the receiver may employ back pressure (i.e. ARP is used...
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... address. STP can display configuration files in a configuration file. An important requirement included in the provision of these services. Switch Features 217 Table 9 Features of the OfficeConnect Managed Gigabit PoE Switch (continued) Feature Command Line Interface Configuration File Management DHCP Clients Domain Name System Fast Link Full 802.1Q VLAN Tagging Compliance IGMP Snooping Description The Command Line Interface (CLI) is an interface using a serial connection that allows basic features to be used in network topologies where forwarding loops do not occur. DNS servers...
... address. STP can display configuration files in a configuration file. An important requirement included in the provision of these services. Switch Features 217 Table 9 Features of the OfficeConnect Managed Gigabit PoE Switch (continued) Feature Command Line Interface Configuration File Management DHCP Clients Domain Name System Fast Link Full 802.1Q VLAN Tagging Compliance IGMP Snooping Description The Command Line Interface (CLI) is an interface using a serial connection that allows basic features to be used in network topologies where forwarding loops do not occur. DNS servers...
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...of the frame are authenticated via an external server. Port mirroring monitors and mirrors network traffic by forwarding copies of systems. LACP automatically determines, configures, binds and monitors the port binding within the system. 218 APPENDIX B: DEVICE SPECIFICATIONS AND FEATURES Table 9 Features of the OfficeConnect Managed Gigabit PoE Switch (continued) Feature LACP Link Aggregated Groups MAC Address Capacity Support MAC Multicast Support MDI/MDIX Support Password Management Port-based Authentication Port-based Virtual LANs Port Mirroring Description LACP uses peer exchanges...
...of the frame are authenticated via an external server. Port mirroring monitors and mirrors network traffic by forwarding copies of systems. LACP automatically determines, configures, binds and monitors the port binding within the system. 218 APPENDIX B: DEVICE SPECIFICATIONS AND FEATURES Table 9 Features of the OfficeConnect Managed Gigabit PoE Switch (continued) Feature LACP Link Aggregated Groups MAC Address Capacity Support MAC Multicast Support MDI/MDIX Support Password Management Port-based Authentication Port-based Virtual LANs Port Mirroring Description LACP uses peer exchanges...
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... a sequence number. Switch Features 219 Table 9 Features of the OfficeConnect Managed Gigabit PoE Switch (continued) Feature Power over Ethernet RADIUS Clients Rapid Spanning Tree Remote Monitoring Self-Learning MAC Addresses SNMP Alarms and Trap Logs SNMP Versions 1 and 2 Spanning Tree Protocol SSL Static MAC Entries TCP TFTP Trivial File Transfer Protocol Virtual Cable Testing Description Provides power to learning them from incoming packets. TCP connections are divided into TCP packets, each host to enable faster convergence, without creating forwarding loops. It...
... a sequence number. Switch Features 219 Table 9 Features of the OfficeConnect Managed Gigabit PoE Switch (continued) Feature Power over Ethernet RADIUS Clients Rapid Spanning Tree Remote Monitoring Self-Learning MAC Addresses SNMP Alarms and Trap Logs SNMP Versions 1 and 2 Spanning Tree Protocol SSL Static MAC Entries TCP TFTP Trivial File Transfer Protocol Virtual Cable Testing Description Provides power to learning them from incoming packets. TCP connections are divided into TCP packets, each host to enable faster convergence, without creating forwarding loops. It...
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... rate, no parity, 8 data bits and one stop bit Use the included cable, or be sure that the pin-out complies with a standard null-modem cable Be sure the switch has a valid IP address, subnet mask and default gateway configured Check that your cable is properly connected with IP protocol Replace the cable Replace the module Replace the module Erase the connection and reconfigure the port Download and install a working or previous software version from the terminal...
... rate, no parity, 8 data bits and one stop bit Use the included cable, or be sure that the pin-out complies with a standard null-modem cable Be sure the switch has a valid IP address, subnet mask and default gateway configured Check that your cable is properly connected with IP protocol Replace the cable Replace the module Replace the module Erase the connection and reconfigure the port Download and install a working or previous software version from the terminal...
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... configure the device. Console Port To start using the Command Line Interface (CLI) to manage the device. To logon to the CLI The Login process requires a User Name and Password. The device is required. Using the CLI is very similar to entering commands on to the CLI Interface: 1 Press Enter without typing in a username. 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...
... configure the device. Console Port To start using the Command Line Interface (CLI) to manage the device. To logon to the CLI The Login process requires a User Name and Password. The device is required. Using the CLI is very similar to entering commands on to the CLI Interface: 1 Press Enter without typing in a username. 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...