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... safely. If there is printed on the part of 3Com Corporation to be recycled, reused and disposed of this documentation at private expense. If you . Ensuring that all products can be environmentally friendly in the United States and other countries, licensed exclusively through X/Open Company, Ltd. Ensuring that comply with which they...
... safely. If there is printed on the part of 3Com Corporation to be recycled, reused and disposed of this documentation at private expense. If you . Ensuring that all products can be environmentally friendly in the United States and other countries, licensed exclusively through X/Open Company, Ltd. Ensuring that comply with which they...
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... information that you must read the 3Com Switch Family Safety and Regulatory Information document enclosed. CAUTION Opening the switch or tampering with the warranty sticker can void your 3Com switch. OSTRZEŻENIE: Informacje o zabezpieczeniach. Bevor Sie Komponenten aus dem Switch entfernen oder den Switch hinzufugen oder Instandhaltungsarbeiten verrichten, lesen Sie die 3Com Switch Family Safety and Regulatory Information. WARNING...
... information that you must read the 3Com Switch Family Safety and Regulatory Information document enclosed. CAUTION Opening the switch or tampering with the warranty sticker can void your 3Com switch. OSTRZEŻENIE: Informacje o zabezpieczeniach. Bevor Sie Komponenten aus dem Switch entfernen oder den Switch hinzufugen oder Instandhaltungsarbeiten verrichten, lesen Sie die 3Com Switch Family Safety and Regulatory Information. WARNING...
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24 CHAPTER 1: GETTING STARTED Connecting the Workstation to the Switch 1 Connect the workstation to the Console port of the cable to the workstation. 2 Open your terminal emulation software and configure the COM port settings to boot. The Power on Self Test (POST) will be set to match the default ... to manually set the IP Address using the console cable as shown in Figure 5. The settings must be performed. b Attach the other end of the switch. The Switch 2924-PWR takes approximately one minute to which are now ready to have connected the cable. Manually set up the...
24 CHAPTER 1: GETTING STARTED Connecting the Workstation to the Switch 1 Connect the workstation to the Console port of the cable to the workstation. 2 Open your terminal emulation software and configure the COM port settings to boot. The Power on Self Test (POST) will be set to match the default ... to manually set the IP Address using the console cable as shown in Figure 5. The settings must be performed. b Attach the other end of the switch. The Switch 2924-PWR takes approximately one minute to which are now ready to have connected the cable. Manually set up the...
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The main Web interface page is connected to the switch using a port in VLAN 1 (the Default VLAN). See "3Com Network Management" on page 155. Be sure the management workstation is displayed. To display and configure SNMP management parameters, refer to address networks of your switch's IP address. See "IP Configuration... IP Information 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 the switch that you wish to manage in the URL locator, for example, in the following format: c:\ ping xxx.xxx.xxx...
The main Web interface page is connected to the switch using a port in VLAN 1 (the Default VLAN). See "3Com Network Management" on page 155. Be sure the management workstation is displayed. To display and configure SNMP management parameters, refer to address networks of your switch's IP address. See "IP Configuration... IP Information 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 the switch that you wish to manage in the URL locator, for example, in the following format: c:\ ping xxx.xxx.xxx...
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The Enter Network Password Page opens: Figure 6 Enter Network Password Page 3 Enter your user name and password. Passwords are case sensitive. 4 Click . The 3Com Web Interface Home Page opens: Web Interface To access the 3Com user interface: 1 Open an Internet browser. 2 Enter the device IP address in the address bar and press Enter. The device default factory settings is configured with a User Name that is admin and a password that is blank. 32 CHAPTER 2: USING THE 3COM WEB INTERFACE Accessing the 3Com This section contains information on starting the 3Com Web interface.
The Enter Network Password Page opens: Figure 6 Enter Network Password Page 3 Enter your user name and password. Passwords are case sensitive. 4 Click . The 3Com Web Interface Home Page opens: Web Interface To access the 3Com user interface: 1 Open an Internet browser. 2 Enter the device IP address in the address bar and press Enter. The device default factory settings is configured with a User Name that is admin and a password that is blank. 32 CHAPTER 2: USING THE 3COM WEB INTERFACE Accessing the 3Com This section contains information on starting the 3Com Web interface.
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... Information Tabs Tab Name Description Help Opens the online help. For detailed information on configuring ports, please refer to the device. Using the 3Com Web Interface Management Buttons Configuration Management buttons and icons provide an easy method of the device...Device Representation: 1 Click Device Summary > Device View. Create Apply Delete Creates configuration entries. Understanding the 3Com Web Interface 35 Device The 3Com Web Interface Home Page contains a graphical panel Representation representation of configuring device information, and include the following: Table...
... Information Tabs Tab Name Description Help Opens the online help. For detailed information on configuring ports, please refer to the device. Using the 3Com Web Interface Management Buttons Configuration Management buttons and icons provide an easy method of the device...Device Representation: 1 Click Device Summary > Device View. Create Apply Delete Creates configuration entries. Understanding the 3Com Web Interface 35 Device The 3Com Web Interface Home Page contains a graphical panel Representation representation of configuring device information, and include the following: Table...
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The Port Settings Summary Page opens: Figure 10 Port Settings Summary Page 36 CHAPTER 2: USING THE 3COM WEB INTERFACE Using Screen and Table Options The 3Com Web interface contains screens and tables for configuring devices. This section contains the following topics: ■ Viewing Configuration Information ■ Adding Configuration Information ■ Modifying Configuration Information ■ Removing Configuration Information Viewing Configuration Information To view configuration information: 1 Click Port > Administration > Summary.
The Port Settings Summary Page opens: Figure 10 Port Settings Summary Page 36 CHAPTER 2: USING THE 3COM WEB INTERFACE Using Screen and Table Options The 3Com Web interface contains screens and tables for configuring devices. This section contains the following topics: ■ Viewing Configuration Information ■ Adding Configuration Information ■ Modifying Configuration Information ■ Removing Configuration Information Viewing Configuration Information To view configuration information: 1 Click Port > Administration > Summary.
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The IP information is configured, and the device is updated. The IP Setup Page opens: Figure 11 IP Setup Page 2 Enter requisite information in the text field. 3 Click . Using Screen and Table Options 37 Adding Configuration Information User-defined information can be added to specific 3Com Web Interface pages, by opening the IP Setup Page. To configure IP Setup: 1 Click Administration > IP Setup.
The IP information is configured, and the device is updated. The IP Setup Page opens: Figure 11 IP Setup Page 2 Enter requisite information in the text field. 3 Click . Using Screen and Table Options 37 Adding Configuration Information User-defined information can be added to specific 3Com Web Interface pages, by opening the IP Setup Page. To configure IP Setup: 1 Click Administration > IP Setup.
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The System Access Modify Page opens: Figure 12 System Access Modify Page 2 Modify the fields. 3 Click . 38 CHAPTER 2: USING THE 3COM WEB INTERFACE Modifying Configuration Information 1 Click Administration > System Access > Modify. The access fields are modified.
The System Access Modify Page opens: Figure 12 System Access Modify Page 2 Modify the fields. 3 Click . 38 CHAPTER 2: USING THE 3COM WEB INTERFACE Modifying Configuration Information 1 Click Administration > System Access > Modify. The access fields are modified.
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Using Screen and Table Options 39 Removing Configuration Information 1 Click Administration > System Access > Remove. The user account is deleted, and the device is updated. The System Access Remove Page opens: Figure 13 System Access Remove Page 2 Select the user account to be deleted. 3 Click .
Using Screen and Table Options 39 Removing Configuration Information 1 Click Administration > System Access > Remove. The user account is deleted, and the device is updated. The System Access Remove Page opens: Figure 13 System Access Remove Page 2 Select the user account to be deleted. 3 Click .
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...to be saved to continue? 2 Click . A Configuration is saved. Do you wish to the flash memory. The Save Configuration Page opens: Figure 14 Save Configuration Page A message appears: The operation will save the device configuration: 1 Click Save Configuration. To save your ...configuration. The configuration is saved to the flash memory. 40 CHAPTER 2: USING THE 3COM WEB INTERFACE Saving the Configuration Configuration changes are only saved to the device once the user saves the changes to flash memory successful message ...
...to be saved to continue? 2 Click . A Configuration is saved. Do you wish to the flash memory. The Save Configuration Page opens: Figure 14 Save Configuration Page A message appears: The operation will save the device configuration: 1 Click Save Configuration. To save your ...configuration. The configuration is saved to the flash memory. 40 CHAPTER 2: USING THE 3COM WEB INTERFACE Saving the Configuration Configuration changes are only saved to the device once the user saves the changes to flash memory successful message ...
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Resetting the Device 41 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 prevent the current configuration from a remote location. A confirmation message is displayed. The Reset Page opens: Figure 15 Reset Page 2 Click . To reset the device: 1 Click Administration > Reset.
Resetting the Device 41 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 prevent the current configuration from a remote location. A confirmation message is displayed. The Reset Page opens: Figure 15 Reset Page 2 Click . To reset the device: 1 Click Administration > Reset.
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... current IP Address. ■ Initialize with the factory default settings, including the IP Address. 2 Click . The system is restored to factory defaults. The Reset Page opens: Figure 17 Reset Page The Reset Page contains the following fields: ■ Initialize with Current IP Address -
... current IP Address. ■ Initialize with the factory default settings, including the IP Address. 2 Click . The system is restored to factory defaults. The Reset Page opens: Figure 17 Reset Page The Reset Page contains the following fields: ■ Initialize with Current IP Address -
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The Logout Page opens. 2 The following message appears: 3 Click . 44 CHAPTER 2: USING THE 3COM WEB INTERFACE Logging Off the Device To log off the device: 1 Click . The 3Com Web Interface Home Page closes.
The Logout Page opens. 2 The following message appears: 3 Click . 44 CHAPTER 2: USING THE 3COM WEB INTERFACE Logging Off the Device To log off the device: 1 Click . The 3Com Web Interface Home Page closes.
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Displays the 3Com device 3C number. Defines the name of the contact person. The field length is 0-160 characters. ■ System Location - The Device Summary Page opens: Figure 18 Device Summary Page The Device Summary Page contains the following fields: ■ Product Description - Defines the user-defined device name. Displays the device ...
Displays the 3Com device 3C number. Defines the name of the contact person. The field length is 0-160 characters. ■ System Location - The Device Summary Page opens: Figure 18 Device Summary Page The Device Summary Page contains the following fields: ■ Product Description - Defines the user-defined device name. Displays the device ...
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... the device. Indicates that combine transmitter and receiver functions. Port or Transceiver has failed POST or Transceivers not recognized. Maximum speed 10/100/1000M RJ45 or RJ45 SFP. The Color Key Page opens: Figure 19 Color Key Page The Color Key Page contains the following fields: ■ RJ45 - Indicates that a link was detected...
... the device. Indicates that combine transmitter and receiver functions. Port or Transceiver has failed POST or Transceivers not recognized. Maximum speed 10/100/1000M RJ45 or RJ45 SFP. The Color Key Page opens: Figure 19 Color Key Page The Color Key Page contains the following fields: ■ RJ45 - Indicates that a link was detected...
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... highest is : ■ Admin - Provides the user with read and write access rights. ■ Monitor - Displays the user access level. The System Access Summary Page opens: Figure 20 System Access Summary Page The System Access Summary Page contains the following fields: ■ User Name - Provides the user with read access rights...
... highest is : ■ Admin - Provides the user with read and write access rights. ■ Monitor - Displays the user access level. The System Access Summary Page opens: Figure 20 System Access Summary Page The System Access Summary Page contains the following fields: ■ User Name - Provides the user with read access rights...
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... level. Provides users with read access rights. ■ Password - User passwords can contain up to 10 characters. ■ Confirm Password - Provides users with read and write access rights. ■ Monitor - The System Access Setup Page opens: Figure 21 System Access Setup Page The System Access Setup Page contains the following fields: ■...
... level. Provides users with read access rights. ■ Password - User passwords can contain up to 10 characters. ■ Confirm Password - Provides users with read and write access rights. ■ Monitor - The System Access Setup Page opens: Figure 21 System Access Setup Page The System Access Setup Page contains the following fields: ■...
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... for users using the System Access Interface. Configuring System Access 53 Modifying System The System Access Modify Page allows network administrators to 10 characters. ■ Confirm Password - Provides users with read and write access rights. ■ Monitor - Local user passwords can...is Management. ■ Management - To modify System Access: 1 Click Administration > System Access > Modify. The System Access Modify Page opens: Figure 22 System Access Modify Page The System Access Modify Page contains the following fields: ■ User Name - Specifies the user access...
... for users using the System Access Interface. Configuring System Access 53 Modifying System The System Access Modify Page allows network administrators to 10 characters. ■ Confirm Password - Provides users with read and write access rights. ■ Monitor - Local user passwords can...is Management. ■ Management - To modify System Access: 1 Click Administration > System Access > Modify. The System Access Modify Page opens: Figure 22 System Access Modify Page The System Access Modify Page contains the following fields: ■ User Name - Specifies the user access...
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... access to this page. Displays the user access level. The last user with read and write access rights. ■ Monitoring - The System Access Remove Page opens: Figure 23 System Access Remove Page The System Access Remove Page contains the following fields: Remove User(s) - Provides users with management access may not be...
... access to this page. Displays the user access level. The last user with read and write access rights. ■ Monitoring - The System Access Remove Page opens: Figure 23 System Access Remove Page The System Access Remove Page contains the following fields: Remove User(s) - Provides users with management access may not be...