User Guide
Page 3
... troubleshoot your network. Provides introductory information about the Web user interface for configuring port settings. The Web interface web pages are easy-to-use and easy-to the User Guide. provides information for viewing and configuring essential information required for configuring general system information including the user-defined system name, the user-defined system location, and the system contact person. ■ Configuring Ports - ABOUT THIS GUIDE User Guide Overview This guide provides information about the OfficeConnect Managed Fast Ethernet PoE Switch...
... troubleshoot your network. Provides introductory information about the Web user interface for configuring port settings. The Web interface web pages are easy-to-use and easy-to the User Guide. provides information for viewing and configuring essential information required for configuring general system information including the user-defined system name, the user-defined system location, and the system contact person. ■ Configuring Ports - ABOUT THIS GUIDE User Guide Overview This guide provides information about the OfficeConnect Managed Fast Ethernet PoE Switch...
User Guide
Page 5
... the 3Com® OfficeConnect Managed Fast Ethernet PoE Switch include the following: ■ Safety and Regulatory Information: Provides installation, set-up, and regulatory compliance information. Most user guides and release notes are available in the release notes. Information that are shipped with IT concepts and terminology. Related Documentation In addition to potential personal injury. If release notes are used throughout this guide, follow the instructions...
... the 3Com® OfficeConnect Managed Fast Ethernet PoE Switch include the following: ■ Safety and Regulatory Information: Provides installation, set-up, and regulatory compliance information. Most user guides and release notes are available in the release notes. Information that are shipped with IT concepts and terminology. Related Documentation In addition to potential personal injury. If release notes are used throughout this guide, follow the instructions...
User Guide
Page 7
... Documentation 5 1 GETTING STARTED About the OfficeConnect Managed Fast Ethernet PoE Switch 16 Summary of Hardware Features 16 Front Panel Detail 17 LED Status Indicators 18 System Specifications 19 Approved SFP Transceivers 19 Installing the Switch 20 Setting Up for Management 21 Methods of Managing a Switch 21 Web Interface Management 22 Command Line Interface Management 22 SNMP Management 23 Switch Setup Overview 23 IP Configuration 25 Using the Command Line Interface (CLI 26 Connecting to the Console Port 26 Manually set the IP Address using the Console Port 27 Viewing...
... Documentation 5 1 GETTING STARTED About the OfficeConnect Managed Fast Ethernet PoE Switch 16 Summary of Hardware Features 16 Front Panel Detail 17 LED Status Indicators 18 System Specifications 19 Approved SFP Transceivers 19 Installing the Switch 20 Setting Up for Management 21 Methods of Managing a Switch 21 Web Interface Management 22 Command Line Interface Management 22 SNMP Management 23 Switch Setup Overview 23 IP Configuration 25 Using the Command Line Interface (CLI 26 Connecting to the Console Port 26 Manually set the IP Address using the Console Port 27 Viewing...
User Guide
Page 15
... topics: ■ About the OfficeConnect Managed Fast Ethernet 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 Command Line Interface Management ■ Setting Up SNMP Management V1 or V2 ■ Default Users and Passwords ■ Upgrading Software using the CLI 1 GETTING STARTED This chapter contains...
... topics: ■ About the OfficeConnect Managed Fast Ethernet 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 Command Line Interface Management ■ Setting Up SNMP Management V1 or V2 ■ Default Users and Passwords ■ Upgrading Software using the CLI 1 GETTING STARTED This chapter contains...
User Guide
Page 16
... supported by the Hardware Features OfficeConnect Managed Fast Ethernet PoE Switch. Table 1 Hardware Features Feature Addresses Auto-negotiation Forwarding Modes Duplex Modes Auto MDI/MDIX Flow Control OfficeConnect Managed Fast Ethernet PoE Switch Up to build a secure converged network. The OfficeConnect Managed Fast Ethernet PoE Switch includes the following model: ■ OfficeConnect Managed Fast Ethernet PoE Switch (9-Port) The OfficeConnect Managed Fast Ethernet PoE Switch features the following advantages: ■ Eight Fast Ethernet access ports ■ One Gigabit Ethernet uplink...
... supported by the Hardware Features OfficeConnect Managed Fast Ethernet PoE Switch. Table 1 Hardware Features Feature Addresses Auto-negotiation Forwarding Modes Duplex Modes Auto MDI/MDIX Flow Control OfficeConnect Managed Fast Ethernet PoE Switch Up to build a secure converged network. The OfficeConnect Managed Fast Ethernet PoE Switch includes the following model: ■ OfficeConnect Managed Fast Ethernet PoE Switch (9-Port) The OfficeConnect Managed Fast Ethernet PoE Switch features the following advantages: ■ Eight Fast Ethernet access ports ■ One Gigabit Ethernet uplink...
User Guide
Page 17
... and rack mounting Front Panel Detail Figure 1 shows the front panel of the OfficeConnect Managed Fast Ethernet PoE Switch 9-Port unit. Figure 1 OfficeConnect Managed Fast Ethernet PoE Switch-front panel. Front Panel Detail 17 Table 1 Hardware Features (continued) Feature Traffic Prioritization Power over Ethernet and Power over Ethernet Plus Fast Ethernet Ports Gigabit Ethernet Ports SFP Ethernet Port Mounting OfficeConnect Managed Fast Ethernet PoE Switch Supported (using the IEEE Std 802.ID, 1998 Edition): Four traffic queues per port Supported on ports 1-8 Auto-negotiating...
... and rack mounting Front Panel Detail Figure 1 shows the front panel of the OfficeConnect Managed Fast Ethernet PoE Switch 9-Port unit. Figure 1 OfficeConnect Managed Fast Ethernet PoE Switch-front panel. Front Panel Detail 17 Table 1 Hardware Features (continued) Feature Traffic Prioritization Power over Ethernet and Power over Ethernet Plus Fast Ethernet Ports Gigabit Ethernet Ports SFP Ethernet Port Mounting OfficeConnect Managed Fast Ethernet PoE Switch Supported (using the IEEE Std 802.ID, 1998 Edition): Four traffic queues per port Supported on ports 1-8 Auto-negotiating...
User Guide
Page 18
... The port is not connected. 10/100/1000 Link/ BASE-T Activity Ethernet port status Green The port works at the rate of 1000 Mbps; Yellow The port works at the rate of 10/100 Mbps; Table 2 describes the meanings of the OfficeConnect Managed Fast Ethernet PoE Switch LED Label Status Description Power Power Green The switch starts normally. OFF The port is sending or receiving data. Duplex mode Duplex Yellow The port is in half duplex mode. 100/1000 Module Green An SFP module is inserted. The LED flashes when...
... The port is not connected. 10/100/1000 Link/ BASE-T Activity Ethernet port status Green The port works at the rate of 1000 Mbps; Yellow The port works at the rate of 10/100 Mbps; Table 2 describes the meanings of the OfficeConnect Managed Fast Ethernet PoE Switch LED Label Status Description Power Power Green The switch starts normally. OFF The port is sending or receiving data. Duplex mode Duplex Yellow The port is in half duplex mode. 100/1000 Module Green An SFP module is inserted. The LED flashes when...
User Guide
Page 19
...-SX) ■ 3CSFP92 SFP (1000BASE-LX) To access the latest list of approved SFP transceivers for the switch on the front panel One 100/1000 Mbps SFP port (shared with the SFP port) SFP ports on the 3Com Corporation World Wide Web site, enter this URL into your Internet browser: http://www.3com.com System Specifications 19 System Specifications Table 3 contains the system specifications of the OfficeConnect Managed Fast Ethernet PoE switch Specification OfficeConnect Managed Fast Ethernet PoE Switch Physical dimensions (W×...
...-SX) ■ 3CSFP92 SFP (1000BASE-LX) To access the latest list of approved SFP transceivers for the switch on the front panel One 100/1000 Mbps SFP port (shared with the SFP port) SFP ports on the 3Com Corporation World Wide Web site, enter this URL into your Internet browser: http://www.3com.com System Specifications 19 System Specifications Table 3 contains the system specifications of the OfficeConnect Managed Fast Ethernet PoE switch Specification OfficeConnect Managed Fast Ethernet PoE Switch Physical dimensions (W×...
User Guide
Page 21
...accessing the management software to the 3Com CLI Reference Guide. Managing the switch can use the Command Line Interface through the Console port for Management To make full use one of the following topics: ■ Methods of Managing a Switch ■ Switch Setup Overview ■ Using the Command Line Interface (CLI) ■ Manually set up of the switch and the different methods of the switch including setting and viewing the IP address, configuring user accounts, upgrading switch firmware, and more. It covers the following methods: ■ Web Interface Management ■ Command...
...accessing the management software to the 3Com CLI Reference Guide. Managing the switch can use the Command Line Interface through the Console port for Management To make full use one of the following topics: ■ Methods of Managing a Switch ■ Switch Setup Overview ■ Using the Command Line Interface (CLI) ■ Manually set up of the switch and the different methods of the switch including setting and viewing the IP address, configuring user accounts, upgrading switch firmware, and more. It covers the following methods: ■ Web Interface Management ■ Command...
User Guide
Page 27
... the switch. The Power on Self Test (POST) will be set to match the default settings for the switch, which you have the following information: ■ IP address ■ subnet mask ■ default gateway Manually set up the switch. The settings must be performed. Using the Command Line Interface (CLI) 27 Connecting the Workstation to the Switch 1 Connect the workstation to the console port using the command line interface. ■ You need to have connected the cable. The OfficeConnect Managed Fast Ethernet PoE Switch takes...
... the switch. The Power on Self Test (POST) will be set to match the default settings for the switch, which you have the following information: ■ IP address ■ subnet mask ■ default gateway Manually set up the switch. The settings must be performed. Using the Command Line Interface (CLI) 27 Connecting the Workstation to the Switch 1 Connect the workstation to the console port using the command line interface. ■ You need to have connected the cable. The OfficeConnect Managed Fast Ethernet PoE Switch takes...
User Guide
Page 33
...describes how to upgrade software to change the default passwords using the CLI, for which instructions are listed in the release notes. 1 To download the runtime application file, enter the following commands: Console#copy tftp file TFTP server IP address: aaa.aaa.aaa.aaa Choose file type: 1. config: 2. Upgrading Software using the switch Web user interface. See "Restoring the Software Image" page 197. Bootcode can change the default passwords, you intend to manage the switch or to your switch from the Command Line Interface (CLI). Changing Default Passwords You can only...
...describes how to upgrade software to change the default passwords using the CLI, for which instructions are listed in the release notes. 1 To download the runtime application file, enter the following commands: Console#copy tftp file TFTP server IP address: aaa.aaa.aaa.aaa Choose file type: 1. config: 2. Upgrading Software using the switch Web user interface. See "Restoring the Software Image" page 197. Bootcode can change the default passwords, you intend to manage the switch or to your switch from the Command Line Interface (CLI). Changing Default Passwords You can only...
User Guide
Page 54
... the 3Com Web Interface: ■ Management access level - A unique password is managed in the local database. This section contains the following topics: ■ Viewing System Access Settings ■ Defining System Access ■ Modifying System Access ■ Removing System Access Provides the user with read /write access. Provides the user with no password. ■ Monitor access level - There is : admin with read -only system access. The factory default user name is always one management level user configured for configuring the switch. Login...
... the 3Com Web Interface: ■ Management access level - A unique password is managed in the local database. This section contains the following topics: ■ Viewing System Access Settings ■ Defining System Access ■ Modifying System Access ■ Removing System Access Provides the user with read /write access. Provides the user with no password. ■ Monitor access level - There is : admin with read -only system access. The factory default user name is always one management level user configured for configuring the switch. Login...
User Guide
Page 56
...; Password - The user is created, and the device is Management. ■ Management - Defines the user name. ■ Access Level - Verifies the password. 2 Define the fields. 3 Click . The lowest user access level is Monitor and the highest is updated. 56 CHAPTER 4: MANAGING DEVICE SECURITY Defining System The System Access Setup Page allows network administrators to define Access users, passwords, and access levels for users using the System Access Interface. To define System Access: 1 Click Administration > System Access > Setup.
...; Password - The user is created, and the device is Management. ■ Management - Defines the user name. ■ Access Level - Verifies the password. 2 Define the fields. 3 Click . The lowest user access level is Monitor and the highest is updated. 56 CHAPTER 4: MANAGING DEVICE SECURITY Defining System The System Access Setup Page allows network administrators to define Access users, passwords, and access levels for users using the System Access Interface. To define System Access: 1 Click Administration > System Access > Setup.
User Guide
Page 229
B DEVICE SPECIFICATIONS AND FEATURES Related Standards The 3Com® OfficeConnect Managed Fast Ethernet PoE Switch has been designed to the following standards: Function 8802-3, IEEE 802.3 (Ethernet), IEEE 802.3u (Fast Ethernet), IEEE 802.3ab (Gigabit Ethernet), IEEE 802.1D (Bridging), IEEE 802.3af (Power over Ethernet), IEEE 802.3at (Power over Ethernet Plus) Safety UL 60950-1, EN 60950-1, CSA 22.2 No. 60950-1, IEC 60950-1 EMC Emissions EN55022...
B DEVICE SPECIFICATIONS AND FEATURES Related Standards The 3Com® OfficeConnect Managed Fast Ethernet PoE Switch has been designed to the following standards: Function 8802-3, IEEE 802.3 (Ethernet), IEEE 802.3u (Fast Ethernet), IEEE 802.3ab (Gigabit Ethernet), IEEE 802.1D (Bridging), IEEE 802.3af (Power over Ethernet), IEEE 802.3at (Power over Ethernet Plus) Safety UL 60950-1, EN 60950-1, CSA 22.2 No. 60950-1, IEC 60950-1 EMC Emissions EN55022...
User Guide
Page 230
... layers during link initiation, without any additional overhead to do the following features: Table 13 Features of the OfficeConnect Managed Fast Ethernet PoE Switch Feature Auto Negotiation Automatic MAC Addresses Aging Back Pressure Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) Class Of Service (CoS) Command Line Interface Description The purpose of auto negotiation is received for additional traffic), to prevent buffer overflows. 230 APPENDIX B: DEVICE SPECIFICATIONS AND FEATURES Electrical Line Frequency Input Voltage Current Rating Maximum Power Consumption...
... layers during link initiation, without any additional overhead to do the following features: Table 13 Features of the OfficeConnect Managed Fast Ethernet PoE Switch Feature Auto Negotiation Automatic MAC Addresses Aging Back Pressure Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) Class Of Service (CoS) Command Line Interface Description The purpose of auto negotiation is received for additional traffic), to prevent buffer overflows. 230 APPENDIX B: DEVICE SPECIFICATIONS AND FEATURES Electrical Line Frequency Input Voltage Current Rating Maximum Power Consumption...
User Guide
Page 231
... (DNS) converts user-defined domain names into a numeric IP address. STP can take up to four Link Aggregated Groups (LAGs). An important requirement included in a configuration file. The system provides up to 30-60 seconds to converge. Switch Features 231 Table 13 Features of the OfficeConnect Managed Fast Ethernet PoE Switch (continued) Feature Configuration File Management DHCP Clients Domain Name System Edge Port Full 802.1Q VLAN Tagging Compliance IGMP Snooping LACP Link Aggregated Groups Description The...
... (DNS) converts user-defined domain names into a numeric IP address. STP can take up to four Link Aggregated Groups (LAGs). An important requirement included in a configuration file. The system provides up to 30-60 seconds to converge. Switch Features 231 Table 13 Features of the OfficeConnect Managed Fast Ethernet PoE Switch (continued) Feature Configuration File Management DHCP Clients Domain Name System Edge Port Full 802.1Q VLAN Tagging Compliance IGMP Snooping LACP Link Aggregated Groups Description The...
User Guide
Page 232
... receive data. Users specify which allows one-to-many and many-to-many connections for system use. Remote Monitoring (RMON) is enabled. The MAC addresses are transmitted to the relevant ports. RMON is a client/server-based protocol. 232 APPENDIX B: DEVICE SPECIFICATIONS AND FEATURES Table 13 Features of network topologies to enable faster convergence, without creating forwarding loops. Rapid Spanning Tree (RSTP) detects uses of the OfficeConnect Managed Fast Ethernet PoE Switch (continued) Feature MAC Address Capacity Support MAC Multicast Support MDI/MDIX Support Password...
... receive data. Users specify which allows one-to-many and many-to-many connections for system use. Remote Monitoring (RMON) is enabled. The MAC addresses are transmitted to the relevant ports. RMON is a client/server-based protocol. 232 APPENDIX B: DEVICE SPECIFICATIONS AND FEATURES Table 13 Features of network topologies to enable faster convergence, without creating forwarding loops. Rapid Spanning Tree (RSTP) detects uses of the OfficeConnect Managed Fast Ethernet PoE Switch (continued) Feature MAC Address Capacity Support MAC Multicast Support MDI/MDIX Support Password...
User Guide
Page 233
... OfficeConnect Managed Fast Ethernet PoE Switch (continued) Feature 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 VLAN Support Web-based Management Description The system logs events with severity codes and timestamps. TCP ports are preserved across resets and reboots. The device supports boot image, software and configuration upload/download via TFTP. With web-based management, the system can be managed from incoming frames. VCT detects and reports copper link cabling...
... OfficeConnect Managed Fast Ethernet PoE Switch (continued) Feature 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 VLAN Support Web-based Management Description The system logs events with severity codes and timestamps. TCP ports are preserved across resets and reboots. The device supports boot image, software and configuration upload/download via TFTP. With web-based management, the system can be managed from incoming frames. VCT detects and reports copper link cabling...
User Guide
Page 240
... your technical support representative Replace the SFP transceiver Erase the connection and reconfigure the port Download and install a working or previous software version from the terminal emulations software is not readable Faulty serial cable Software settings Self-test exceeds 20 seconds No connection is established and the port LED is on Device is off ■ Lost Password. Problems Cannot connect to management using RS-232 serial connection Possible Cause Cannot connect to switch management using Telnet or the web, the maximum number of connections may...
... your technical support representative Replace the SFP transceiver Erase the connection and reconfigure the port Download and install a working or previous software version from the terminal emulations software is not readable Faulty serial cable Software settings Self-test exceeds 20 seconds No connection is established and the port LED is on Device is off ■ Lost Password. Problems Cannot connect to management using RS-232 serial connection Possible Cause Cannot connect to switch management using Telnet or the web, the maximum number of connections may...
User Guide
Page 241
... address configuration mode, user names, and passwords. "admin" with no password, and "monitor" with a tested cable Verify that all your settings. Deletes all user names and passwords, restores the default user names and passwords - It then resets the switch to the console interface as described in "Command Line Interface Management" on page 22. 2 Reboot the switch. 3 After the power-on fiber optic cable Replace with the same password, and then restarts the system. To enter fail safe mode: 1 Connect to factory default settings, and restarts the system. Fail Safe Commands...
... address configuration mode, user names, and passwords. "admin" with no password, and "monitor" with a tested cable Verify that all your settings. Deletes all user names and passwords, restores the default user names and passwords - It then resets the switch to the console interface as described in "Command Line Interface Management" on page 22. 2 Reboot the switch. 3 After the power-on fiber optic cable Replace with the same password, and then restarts the system. To enter fail safe mode: 1 Connect to factory default settings, and restarts the system. Fail Safe Commands...