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...mounting 21 Placing Units On Top of Each Other 23 The Power-up Sequence 23 Powering-up the Switch 23 Checking for Correct Operation of LEDs 23 Connecting a Redundant Power System 24 Choosing the Correct ... 33 Connecting to the Console Port 33 Viewing Automatically Configured IP Information 36 Using 3Com Network Supervisor 36 Connecting to the Console Port 36 Methods of Managing a Switch 39 Command Line Interface Management 39 Web Interface Management 39 SNMP Management 40 Setting ... Over the Network 42 Setting Up SNMP Management 43 Pre-requisites 43 Default Users and Passwords 43 Changing Default...
...mounting 21 Placing Units On Top of Each Other 23 The Power-up Sequence 23 Powering-up the Switch 23 Checking for Correct Operation of LEDs 23 Connecting a Redundant Power System 24 Choosing the Correct ... 33 Connecting to the Console Port 33 Viewing Automatically Configured IP Information 36 Using 3Com Network Supervisor 36 Connecting to the Console Port 36 Methods of Managing a Switch 39 Command Line Interface Management 39 Web Interface Management 39 SNMP Management 40 Setting ... Over the Network 42 Setting Up SNMP Management 43 Pre-requisites 43 Default Users and Passwords 43 Changing Default...
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..." means that you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key names are used throughout this guide. If you must supply a password for the placeholders that alerts you must enter the command exactly as it is defined in italics Press Ctrl+Alt+Del Italics are linked with... From the Help menu, select Contents. Click OK. Do not press Return or Enter when an instruction simply says "type." Example: To change your password, use the following command: The words "enter" and "type" Keyboard key names bridge port detail When you see the word "enter" in this example...
..." means that you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key names are used throughout this guide. If you must supply a password for the placeholders that alerts you must enter the command exactly as it is defined in italics Press Ctrl+Alt+Del Italics are linked with... From the Help menu, select Contents. Click OK. Do not press Return or Enter when an instruction simply says "type." Example: To change your password, use the following command: The words "enter" and "type" Keyboard key names bridge port detail When you see the word "enter" in this example...
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... straight away (plug-and-play). This chapter explains the initial set up of the Switch and the different methods of your network. It covers the following topics: ■ Setting...Switch, and to manage a Switch. However, to access the management software that is known as managing the Switch. 3 SETTING UP FOR MANAGEMENT Your Switch can operate in its default state, that resides on the Switch.... This is , you have to make full use of Managing a Switch ■...
... straight away (plug-and-play). This chapter explains the initial set up of the Switch and the different methods of your network. It covers the following topics: ■ Setting...Switch, and to manage a Switch. However, to access the management software that is known as managing the Switch. 3 SETTING UP FOR MANAGEMENT Your Switch can operate in its default state, that resides on the Switch.... This is , you have to make full use of Managing a Switch ■...
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... to allocate static IP addresses. (Static IP addresses are necessary to ensure that the Switch is always allocated the same IP information.) For most installations, 3Com recommends that you enter until you change all default passwords as soon as it is and it will not know what the IP address is... not dependent on a DHCP server, and eliminates the risk of the following methods to allocate IP information to your Switch (essential if you...
... to allocate static IP addresses. (Static IP addresses are necessary to ensure that the Switch is always allocated the same IP information.) For most installations, 3Com recommends that you enter until you change all default passwords as soon as it is and it will not know what the IP address is... not dependent on a DHCP server, and eliminates the risk of the following methods to allocate IP information to your Switch (essential if you...
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...entered. At the Enter configuration method prompt enter manual. Figure 9 Example top-level command line interface menu Menu options 3Com SuperStack 3 Switch 3226 bridge - Administer bridge-wide parameters feature - The screen prompts you to carry out advanced configuration. The screen displays ...If you have not logged onto the Switch before, you will then be prompted to enter a new password. 3Com recommends that you change passwords, and then given the option to enter IP information. If you to set a password). Administer physical interfaces protocol - Administer ...
...entered. At the Enter configuration method prompt enter manual. Figure 9 Example top-level command line interface menu Menu options 3Com SuperStack 3 Switch 3226 bridge - Administer bridge-wide parameters feature - The screen prompts you to carry out advanced configuration. The screen displays ...If you have not logged onto the Switch before, you will then be prompted to enter a new password. 3Com recommends that you change passwords, and then given the option to enter IP information. If you to set a password). Administer physical interfaces protocol - Administer ...
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If you have not yet set up your password at the password prompt (or just press Return if you to set up of Managing a Switch" on correctly, the top-level menu of the command line interface is displayed. Administer bridge-wide parameters feature - Administer system features gettingStarted - Basic device configuration ... option: 4 At the Select menu option prompt enter the protocol ip interface summary command. Figure 11 Example top-level command line interface menu Menu options 3Com SuperStack 3 Switch 3226 bridge - The initial set a password).
If you have not yet set up your password at the password prompt (or just press Return if you to set up of Managing a Switch" on correctly, the top-level menu of the command line interface is displayed. Administer bridge-wide parameters feature - Administer system features gettingStarted - Basic device configuration ... option: 4 At the Select menu option prompt enter the protocol ip interface summary command. Figure 11 Example top-level command line interface menu Menu options 3Com SuperStack 3 Switch 3226 bridge - The initial set a password).
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... the password prompt (or just press Return if you have not yet set up . 4 To open a Telnet session via the DOS prompt, enter the IP address of the Switch that you wish to manage in the following format: ping xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx (where xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx is the IP address... message, check that your IP information has been entered correctly and the Switch is powered up the Switch with the Switch by trying to manage is the IP address of the command line interface for that software. 5 At the login and password prompts, enter admin as your user name and enter your management workstation...
... the password prompt (or just press Return if you have not yet set up . 4 To open a Telnet session via the DOS prompt, enter the IP address of the Switch that you wish to manage in the following format: ping xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx (where xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx is the IP address... message, check that your IP information has been entered correctly and the Switch is powered up the Switch with the Switch by trying to manage is the IP address of the command line interface for that software. 5 At the login and password prompts, enter admin as your user name and enter your management workstation...
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... two default user names, and each user name has a different password and level of the "Switch Management Interface Reference Guide" for your Switch. Setting Up SNMP Management Any network management application running the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) can use 3Com Network Supervisor it automatically loads the correct MIBs and necessary files onto your...
... two default user names, and each user name has a different password and level of the "Switch Management Interface Reference Guide" for your Switch. Setting Up SNMP Management Any network management application running the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) can use 3Com Network Supervisor it automatically loads the correct MIBs and necessary files onto your...
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...on the web interface. the user can change the two default passwords as soon as possible, even if you do not intend to actively manage your Switch Table 9 Default Users User Name monitor admin Default Password Access Level monitor monitor - 44 CHAPTER 3: SETTING UP FOR ...MANAGEMENT CAUTION: To protect your Switch from unauthorized access, you must change the default passwords using either: ■ The gettingStarted ...
...on the web interface. the user can change the two default passwords as soon as possible, even if you do not intend to actively manage your Switch Table 9 Default Users User Name monitor admin Default Password Access Level monitor monitor - 44 CHAPTER 3: SETTING UP FOR ...MANAGEMENT CAUTION: To protect your Switch from unauthorized access, you must change the default passwords using either: ■ The gettingStarted ...
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... devices. First time users must first register your product at http://eSupport.3com.com/. 3Com eSupport services are based on 3Com Extended Warranty and Professional Services is available at http://www.3com.com/ Contact your authorized 3Com reseller or 3Com for a user name and password that you create or have authorization to access. Value-added services can...
... devices. First time users must first register your product at http://eSupport.3com.com/. 3Com eSupport services are based on 3Com Extended Warranty and Professional Services is available at http://www.3com.com/ Contact your authorized 3Com reseller or 3Com for a user name and password that you create or have authorization to access. Value-added services can...
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... releases that follow the software version included with the product. In order to access these services for a user name and password. Products sent to technical support and repair services. To access these Software Updates you must first register your product on the... 3Com web site at http://eSupport.3com.com/ When you contact 3Com for assistance, please have the following information ready: ■ Product model name, part number, and serial number ...
... releases that follow the software version included with the product. In order to access these services for a user name and password. Products sent to technical support and repair services. To access these Software Updates you must first register your product on the... 3Com web site at http://eSupport.3com.com/ When you contact 3Com for assistance, please have the following information ready: ■ Product model name, part number, and serial number ...
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.... of support telephone numbers posted on the 3Com web site at the sender's expense. Telephone numbers are correct at http://eSupport.3com.com/. Telephone Technical Support and Repair 65 be returned to apply for a user name and password. First time users will need to the sender... unopened, at http://csoweb4.3com.com/contactus/ Country Telephone Number Country Telephone Number Asia, Pacific Rim Telephone Technical Support and Repair ...
.... of support telephone numbers posted on the 3Com web site at the sender's expense. Telephone numbers are correct at http://eSupport.3com.com/. Telephone Technical Support and Repair 65 be returned to apply for a user name and password. First time users will need to the sender... unopened, at http://csoweb4.3com.com/contactus/ Country Telephone Number Country Telephone Number Asia, Pacific Rim Telephone Technical Support and Repair ...
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INDEX Numbers 3C number 22 A access levels of default users 43 automatic setup 36 3Com Network Supervisor 36 console port 36 B browsers choosing 42 C cable choosing the correct 24 pin-outs 59 CD-ROM 9 command line interface management 39 console ... configuration 31 L LEDs 14 logging in as a default user 43 M MAC address of the Switch 22 management methods 39 preparing for 32 setting up 29, 30 manual setup console port 33 MDI configuration 24 MDIX configuration 24 P passwords of default users 43 pin assignments null modem cable 59 RJ45 60 serial cable...
INDEX Numbers 3C number 22 A access levels of default users 43 automatic setup 36 3Com Network Supervisor 36 console port 36 B browsers choosing 42 C cable choosing the correct 24 pin-outs 59 CD-ROM 9 command line interface management 39 console ... configuration 31 L LEDs 14 logging in as a default user 43 M MAC address of the Switch 22 management methods 39 preparing for 32 setting up 29, 30 manual setup console port 33 MDI configuration 24 MDIX configuration 24 P passwords of default users 43 pin assignments null modem cable 59 RJ45 60 serial cable...