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... Registration 6 1 INTRODUCING THE BASELINE SWITCH Overview of the Baseline Switch 7 Features and Capabilities 7 Autosensing of MDI/MDIX Connections 7 Autonegotiating 10/100/1000 Mbps Ports 7 SFP Ports 7 Physical Features 8 Front Panel 8 Rear Panel 11 Package Contents 11 2 INSTALLING THE SWITCH Before You Begin 13 Positioning the Switch 13 Rack-Mounting or Free-... Web Interface 23 Menu 23 Buttons 24 Device Mimic 24 Accessing the Interface Without Using Discovery 25 DHCP Assigned IP Address 25 Manually Assigned (Static) IP Address 25 4 CONFIGURING THE SWITCH Configuration Overview 27 Viewing...
... Registration 6 1 INTRODUCING THE BASELINE SWITCH Overview of the Baseline Switch 7 Features and Capabilities 7 Autosensing of MDI/MDIX Connections 7 Autonegotiating 10/100/1000 Mbps Ports 7 SFP Ports 7 Physical Features 8 Front Panel 8 Rear Panel 11 Package Contents 11 2 INSTALLING THE SWITCH Before You Begin 13 Positioning the Switch 13 Rack-Mounting or Free-... Web Interface 23 Menu 23 Buttons 24 Device Mimic 24 Accessing the Interface Without Using Discovery 25 DHCP Assigned IP Address 25 Manually Assigned (Static) IP Address 25 4 CONFIGURING THE SWITCH Configuration Overview 27 Viewing...
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Changing the Admin Password 28 Modifying the IP Address Settings 29 Automatic IP Configuration 29 Setting the IP Address 30 Configuring Port Settings 31 Basic Port Configuration 31 Advanced Port Configuration 33 Configuring VLANs 33 Creating a VLAN 34 Sample VLAN ...and Restoring Configuration 44 Upgrade 44 Spanning Tree 45 802.1p Prioritization 46 Viewing Support Information 47 5 TROUBLESHOOTING Forgotten Password 49 Forgotten Static IP Address 49 Solving LED Issues 49 If the Problem Persists 52 A OBTAINING SUPPORT FOR YOUR PRODUCT Register Your Product 53 Purchase Value-Added Services...
Changing the Admin Password 28 Modifying the IP Address Settings 29 Automatic IP Configuration 29 Setting the IP Address 30 Configuring Port Settings 31 Basic Port Configuration 31 Advanced Port Configuration 33 Configuring VLANs 33 Creating a VLAN 34 Sample VLAN ...and Restoring Configuration 44 Upgrade 44 Spanning Tree 45 802.1p Prioritization 46 Viewing Support Information 47 5 TROUBLESHOOTING Forgotten Password 49 Forgotten Static IP Address 49 Solving LED Issues 49 If the Problem Persists 52 A OBTAINING SUPPORT FOR YOUR PRODUCT Register Your Product 53 Purchase Value-Added Services...
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...back up your configuration settings before you have forgotten the default IP address, or forgotten your Switch package is complete. The Switch comes with the unit. (9) Recovery button The recovery button reinitializes the Switch. CAUTION: 3Com recommends that your user name or password. Place the unit ...on the underside of the unit. This returns the Switch to rack-mount the Switch, do not apply the pads. (7) Self-Adhesive ...
...back up your configuration settings before you have forgotten the default IP address, or forgotten your Switch package is complete. The Switch comes with the unit. (9) Recovery button The recovery button reinitializes the Switch. CAUTION: 3Com recommends that your user name or password. Place the unit ...on the underside of the unit. This returns the Switch to rack-mount the Switch, do not apply the pads. (7) Self-Adhesive ...
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The following topics are available on 3Com Baseline Switch 2816-SFP/2824-SFP Plus CD-ROM that is supplied with your Switch ■ A computer that is connected to the Switch and that has a Web browser Running the Discovery Application The 3Com Baseline Switch 2816-SFP/2824-SFP Plus CD-ROM contains, among others, ... application. If you only want the Switch to function as a basic layer 2 switch, you need to access the Web interface and configure the Switch. To use to set the admin password, change the IP address that is connected to the Switch, insert the CD-ROM into its advanced...
The following topics are available on 3Com Baseline Switch 2816-SFP/2824-SFP Plus CD-ROM that is supplied with your Switch ■ A computer that is connected to the Switch and that has a Web browser Running the Discovery Application The 3Com Baseline Switch 2816-SFP/2824-SFP Plus CD-ROM contains, among others, ... application. If you only want the Switch to function as a basic layer 2 switch, you need to access the Web interface and configure the Switch. To use to set the admin password, change the IP address that is connected to the Switch, insert the CD-ROM into its advanced...
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... menu is currently using. Figure 8 Web Interface Layout Main Section Buttons To log on to easily perform advanced configuration tasks and view information about the Switch. Navigating Around the Web Interface The Web interface has been designed to enable you click an item on the menu, the related information appears in... the menu. When you to the Web interface: 1 In Username, type admin. 2 Leave the Password field blank. 3 Click OK. The logon page also displays the IP address that the Switch is located on the left side of the interface.
... menu is currently using. Figure 8 Web Interface Layout Main Section Buttons To log on to easily perform advanced configuration tasks and view information about the Switch. Navigating Around the Web Interface The Web interface has been designed to enable you click an item on the menu, the related information appears in... the menu. When you to the Web interface: 1 In Username, type admin. 2 Leave the Password field blank. 3 Click OK. The logon page also displays the IP address that the Switch is located on the left side of the interface.
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...also need a network analyzer. Click to save and apply any unsaved changes ■ Help - Menu Item Support Log Out Description Displays 3Com contact information and describes how to use . The help system Allows you to securely log off the Web interface Buttons Depending on the... versions of current components Password Allows you to change the administrator password IP Settings Allows you to configure the IP address settings of the Switch's front panel, which indicates ports that are connected to the Switch Cable Diagnostics Allows you to detect and resolve cable issues System Tools...
...also need a network analyzer. Click to save and apply any unsaved changes ■ Help - Menu Item Support Log Out Description Displays 3Com contact information and describes how to use . The help system Allows you to securely log off the Web interface Buttons Depending on the... versions of current components Password Allows you to change the administrator password IP Settings Allows you to configure the IP address settings of the Switch's front panel, which indicates ports that are connected to the Switch Cable Diagnostics Allows you to detect and resolve cable issues System Tools...
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... priority for the IP address that is assigned to the Switch, and then using that the Switch will perform auto IP configuration to assign an IP address to itself during auto IP configuration, check the sticker on page 29. This sticker contains the MAC address and default IP address of the Switch. To determine the IP address that address to connect to the Switch, start your...
... priority for the IP address that is assigned to the Switch, and then using that the Switch will perform auto IP configuration to assign an IP address to itself during auto IP configuration, check the sticker on page 29. This sticker contains the MAC address and default IP address of the Switch. To determine the IP address that address to connect to the Switch, start your...
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...■ Set the administration password to the Web interface ■ Assign an IP address to the Switch ■ Configure the Switch's advanced features ■ Upgrade the firmware Viewing Switch Information The Summary page, which automatically loads after you do not need to ...access the Web interface and configure the Switch. Topics include: ■ Configuration Overview ■ Viewing Switch Information ■ Changing the Admin Password ■ Modifying the IP Address Settings ■ Configuring Port Settings ■ Configuring VLANs ■ Configuring...
...■ Set the administration password to the Web interface ■ Assign an IP address to the Switch ■ Configure the Switch's advanced features ■ Upgrade the firmware Viewing Switch Information The Summary page, which automatically loads after you do not need to ...access the Web interface and configure the Switch. Topics include: ■ Configuration Overview ■ Viewing Switch Information ■ Changing the Admin Password ■ Modifying the IP Address Settings ■ Configuring Port Settings ■ Configuring VLANs ■ Configuring...
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...switch, 3Com recommends that you can fill out to identify the Switch. The default admin account settings are: ■ User name - Contains optional fields that you set an admin password when you first configure the Switch. It also shows the object ID and the time elapsed since the Switch was last started. Shows the IP address... settings of the loader (firmware), boot ROM, and code. If you request for technical assistance from accessing the Web interface and modifying the Switch's settings, the interface is ...
...switch, 3Com recommends that you can fill out to identify the Switch. The default admin account settings are: ■ User name - Contains optional fields that you set an admin password when you first configure the Switch. It also shows the object ID and the time elapsed since the Switch was last started. Shows the IP address... settings of the loader (firmware), boot ROM, and code. If you request for technical assistance from accessing the Web interface and modifying the Switch's settings, the interface is ...
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... it - This is necessary for information on , follow the same procedure. Modifying the IP Address Settings 29 The password is your current password. either by DHCP or by manually assigning a static IP address. By default, the Switch performs automatic IP configuration and assigns an IP address to the Web interface. Figure 10 Password Page To set . 4 In Confirm...
... it - This is necessary for information on , follow the same procedure. Modifying the IP Address Settings 29 The password is your current password. either by DHCP or by manually assigning a static IP address. By default, the Switch performs automatic IP configuration and assigns an IP address to the Web interface. Figure 10 Password Page To set . 4 In Confirm...
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... of the Switch. The IP Settings page appears. The IP address would be 169.254.1.2. This address is used if the Switch is found. 3Com recommends using DHCP or assigning a static IP address) to configure itself . 2 If this default IP address is already in Table 8. To detect its IP address. Figure 11 IP Settings Page 2 Configure the Switch's IP settings. Setting the IP Address To set the IP address for...
... of the Switch. The IP Settings page appears. The IP address would be 169.254.1.2. This address is used if the Switch is found. 3Com recommends using DHCP or assigning a static IP address) to configure itself . 2 If this default IP address is already in Table 8. To detect its IP address. Figure 11 IP Settings Page 2 Configure the Switch's IP settings. Setting the IP Address To set the IP address for...
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... field that is set to automatically obtain an IP address from it ■ Static - By default, all ports belong to the Switch also becomes the IP address for VLAN 1. Select this option if you want to manually assign an IP address to the Switch IP Address Specify an IP address that belongs to the Switch. The default subnet mask is set the speed...
... field that is set to automatically obtain an IP address from it ■ Static - By default, all ports belong to the Switch also becomes the IP address for VLAN 1. Select this option if you want to manually assign an IP address to the Switch IP Address Specify an IP address that belongs to the Switch. The default subnet mask is set the speed...
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... to factory defaults, click Reset. The Switch LAN IP address will revert to reconfigure the Switch after you can reset the Switch to its factory defaults erases all your settings. Configuration Use the Configuration tab to reset the Switch to factory defaults and to its factory defaults. CAUTION: Resetting the Switch to back up or restore configuration...
... to factory defaults, click Reset. The Switch LAN IP address will revert to reconfigure the Switch after you can reset the Switch to its factory defaults erases all your settings. Configuration Use the Configuration tab to reset the Switch to factory defaults and to its factory defaults. CAUTION: Resetting the Switch to back up or restore configuration...
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... password to the Web interface after you set it , check the 3Com Knowledgebase at http://knowledgebase.3com.com before contacting your Switch, refer to Factory Defaults" on the front panel of corrective action to take. blank (no password) Forgotten Static IP Address If you forget the static IP address that is a problem with suggested courses of the...
... password to the Web interface after you set it , check the 3Com Knowledgebase at http://knowledgebase.3com.com before contacting your Switch, refer to Factory Defaults" on the front panel of corrective action to take. blank (no password) Forgotten Static IP Address If you forget the static IP address that is a problem with suggested courses of the...
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... 21. The Discovery application can restore the default settings, using the recovery button on the rear panel of the Switch. To recover the Switch: 1 Backup the current configuration. Refer to the Switch. The Switch will now enter fail safe mode, whereby the Switch's IP address, user name and password will be used for details. 2 Turn off the...
... 21. The Discovery application can restore the default settings, using the recovery button on the rear panel of the Switch. To recover the Switch: 1 Backup the current configuration. Refer to the Switch. The Switch will now enter fail safe mode, whereby the Switch's IP address, user name and password will be used for details. 2 Turn off the...
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... Twisted Pair (TP) cabling defined by the DHCP server software that runs on Windows NT Server. This protocol automatically assigns an IP address for network cabling than Category 3, because it supportsbothEthernet(10Mbps)andFastEthernet(100Mbps) speeds. Category 3 is connected to use CSMA/CD to...(10BASE-T), Fast Ethernet (100BASE-TX) and Gigabit Ethernet (1000BASE-T) networks, and can be used to describe the desktop PC that assigns IP addresses to 1000 Mbps. Category 5 can be used in Ethernet (10BASE-T), Fast Ethernet (100BASE-TX) and Gigabit Ethernet (1000BASE-T) networks, ...
... Twisted Pair (TP) cabling defined by the DHCP server software that runs on Windows NT Server. This protocol automatically assigns an IP address for network cabling than Category 3, because it supportsbothEthernet(10Mbps)andFastEthernet(100Mbps) speeds. Category 3 is connected to use CSMA/CD to...(10BASE-T), Fast Ethernet (100BASE-TX) and Gigabit Ethernet (1000BASE-T) networks, and can be used to describe the desktop PC that assigns IP addresses to 1000 Mbps. Category 5 can be used in Ethernet (10BASE-T), Fast Ethernet (100BASE-TX) and Gigabit Ethernet (1000BASE-T) networks, ...
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... them as PCs, printers, servers) and network devices (hubs and switches) that provides connectivity to the hardware interface for a device attached to a network at any one time. MAC Media Access Control. MAC addresses are used to addressed devices. A network of end stations (such as they are 6 bytes... over short distances (up of protocols that is related directly to the Internet for sending data through a network. An IP address consists of packets to identify other businesses or organizations. A unique identifier for the network devices and passes on traffic based on MAC...
... them as PCs, printers, servers) and network devices (hubs and switches) that provides connectivity to the hardware interface for a device attached to a network at any one time. MAC Media Access Control. MAC addresses are used to addressed devices. A network of end stations (such as they are 6 bytes... over short distances (up of protocols that is related directly to the Internet for sending data through a network. An IP address consists of packets to identify other businesses or organizations. A unique identifier for the network devices and passes on traffic based on MAC...
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... network services such as opposed to form a single logical LAN that interconnects several LANs to valid IP address numbers recognized by the Internet, which may be a part of several LAN segments. Switch A device that comprises of the TCP/IP information provided by multiple end stations. RJ-45 A standard connector used to connect Ethernet networks...
... network services such as opposed to form a single logical LAN that interconnects several LANs to valid IP address numbers recognized by the Internet, which may be a part of several LAN segments. Switch A device that comprises of the TCP/IP information provided by multiple end stations. RJ-45 A standard connector used to connect Ethernet networks...
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...to create a single high-speed logical link that combines several lower-speed physical links. IP relates to the address of the Internet. VLAN A Virtual LAN is being sent, as well as though located on the Switch. A VLAN serves as a logical workgroup with no physical barriers, and allows users... to share information and resources as the address of the data travelling through a network - ensuring that share the same collision domain...
...to create a single high-speed logical link that combines several lower-speed physical links. IP relates to the address of the Internet. VLAN A Virtual LAN is being sent, as well as though located on the Switch. A VLAN serves as a logical workgroup with no physical barriers, and allows users... to share information and resources as the address of the data travelling through a network - ensuring that share the same collision domain...
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INDEX Numbers 1000BASE-LX 63 1000BASE-SX 63 1000BASE-T 63 100BASE-TX 63 10BASE-T 63 802.1p Prioritization 46 A auto IP configuration 29 default IP address 30 default mask 30 B bandwidth 63 C category 3 cables 64 category 5 cables 64 Category 5e Cables 64 Category 6 Cables 64 client 64...protocol 64 E Ethernet 64 F Fast Ethernet 65 FCC statement 69 Feedback about this User Guide 6 firmware upgrading 44 forgotten default IP address 51 password 51 user name 51 forgotten IP address 49 forgotten password 49 front panel diagram 8 full duplex 65 G Gigabit Ethernet 65 Glossary 63 H half duplex 65 I IEEE...
INDEX Numbers 1000BASE-LX 63 1000BASE-SX 63 1000BASE-T 63 100BASE-TX 63 10BASE-T 63 802.1p Prioritization 46 A auto IP configuration 29 default IP address 30 default mask 30 B bandwidth 63 C category 3 cables 64 category 5 cables 64 Category 5e Cables 64 Category 6 Cables 64 client 64...protocol 64 E Ethernet 64 F Fast Ethernet 65 FCC statement 69 Feedback about this User Guide 6 firmware upgrading 44 forgotten default IP address 51 password 51 user name 51 forgotten IP address 49 forgotten password 49 front panel diagram 8 full duplex 65 G Gigabit Ethernet 65 Glossary 63 H half duplex 65 I IEEE...