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... Setting Up Overview 30 IP Configuration 31 Preparing for Management 32 Manually Configuring IP Information 32 Connecting to the Console Port 32 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... 42 Pre-requisites 42 Web Management Over the Network 43 Setting Up SNMP Management 43 Pre-requisites 43 Default Users and Passwords 44 Changing Default Passwords 44 4 PROBLEM SOLVING Solving Problems Indicated by LEDs 46 Solving Hardware Problems 47 Solving Communication Problems ...
... Setting Up Overview 30 IP Configuration 31 Preparing for Management 32 Manually Configuring IP Information 32 Connecting to the Console Port 32 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... 42 Pre-requisites 42 Web Management Over the Network 43 Setting Up SNMP Management 43 Pre-requisites 43 Default Users and Passwords 44 Changing Default Passwords 44 4 PROBLEM SOLVING Solving Problems Indicated by LEDs 46 Solving Hardware Problems 47 Solving Communication Problems ...
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18 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 3812, SWITCH 3824, AND SWITCH 3848 If you initialize a Switch unit by selecting System > Control > Initialize in the Web interface or by entering system control initialize in the Command Line Interface, the following settings are retained to allow you to connect to and manage the Switch: ■ IP Address ■ Subnet Mask ■ Default Gateway
18 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 3812, SWITCH 3824, AND SWITCH 3848 If you initialize a Switch unit by selecting System > Control > Initialize in the Web interface or by entering system control initialize in the Command Line Interface, the following settings are retained to allow you to connect to and manage the Switch: ■ IP Address ■ Subnet Mask ■ Default Gateway
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... covers the following topics: ■ Setting Up Overview ■ Manually Configuring IP Information ■ Viewing Automatically Configured IP Information ■ Methods of your network. 3 SETTING UP FOR MANAGEMENT Your Switch can operate in its default state, that is known as managing the Switch. However, to make full use of accessing the management software to manage...
... covers the following topics: ■ Setting Up Overview ■ Manually Configuring IP Information ■ Viewing Automatically Configured IP Information ■ Methods of your network. 3 SETTING UP FOR MANAGEMENT Your Switch can operate in its default state, that is known as managing the Switch. However, to make full use of accessing the management software to manage...
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Detailed procedural steps are contained in Figure 8. No How do you want to connect to the Switch? Connect to the console port and use the Command Line Interface. See page 32 Use 3Com Network Supervisor (3NS). See page 43 30 CHAPTER 3: SETTING UP FOR MANAGEMENT Setting Up Overview This...page 43 Connect via Telnet. Plug and Play Setup Initial IP Information Setup IP Information is in its default state. See page 36 Feature Management How do you need to do to get your Switch set up and ready for your Switch? See page 41 Web Interface Connect over the network ...
Detailed procedural steps are contained in Figure 8. No How do you want to connect to the Switch? Connect to the console port and use the Command Line Interface. See page 32 Use 3Com Network Supervisor (3NS). See page 43 30 CHAPTER 3: SETTING UP FOR MANAGEMENT Setting Up Overview This...page 43 Connect via Telnet. Plug and Play Setup Initial IP Information Setup IP Information is in its default state. See page 36 Feature Management How do you need to do to get your Switch set up and ready for your Switch? See page 41 Web Interface Connect over the network ...
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... it again or set the configuration method to Automatic. The Switch remembers the information that you enter until you change all three default passwords as soon as it is always allocated the same IP information.) For most installations, 3Com recommends that the IP address of the IP address changing. Setting Up Overview 31 CAUTION: To protect...
... it again or set the configuration method to Automatic. The Switch remembers the information that you enter until you change all three default passwords as soon as it is always allocated the same IP information.) For most installations, 3Com recommends that the IP address of the IP address changing. Setting Up Overview 31 CAUTION: To protect...
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...you are connecting to the console port using a standard null modem cable (Switch 3812 and Switch 3824) or an RJ-45 to the console port, or ■ A standard modem cable - Manually Configuring IP Information 33 Pre-requisites ■ A workstation with the terminal emulation software....Switch with terminal emulation software installed) Standard Null Modem Cable Switch Console Port Connection RJ-45 to communicate with the Switch via the console port Workstation (with IP information: ■ IP address ■ subnet mask ■ default gateway Connecting the Workstation to the Switch...
...you are connecting to the console port using a standard null modem cable (Switch 3812 and Switch 3824) or an RJ-45 to the console port, or ■ A standard modem cable - Manually Configuring IP Information 33 Pre-requisites ■ A workstation with the terminal emulation software....Switch with terminal emulation software installed) Standard Null Modem Cable Switch Console Port Connection RJ-45 to communicate with the Switch via the console port Workstation (with IP information: ■ IP address ■ subnet mask ■ default gateway Connecting the Workstation to the Switch...
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... match the default settings for more information. If you have logged on correctly, the top-level menu of the command line interface is displayed as a COM port) on your workstation. 2 Open your user name and press Return at the password prompt. The settings should be set up the Switch with IP information using...
... match the default settings for more information. If you have logged on correctly, the top-level menu of the command line interface is displayed as a COM port) on your workstation. 2 Open your user name and press Return at the password prompt. The settings should be set up the Switch with IP information using...
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Figure 11 Connecting a workstation to the Switch via the console port Workstation (with RJ-45 connectors to connect your terminal emulation software and configure the COM port settings to match the default settings for the above cables in Figure 11. The settings should be set to which are: ■... null modem cable to the DB9 end of the serial ports (also known as shown in Appendix B on your workstation. 2 Open your Switch to one of the converter cable. Viewing Automatically Configured IP Information 37 ■ A suitable cable: ■ A standard null modem cable -
Figure 11 Connecting a workstation to the Switch via the console port Workstation (with RJ-45 connectors to connect your terminal emulation software and configure the COM port settings to match the default settings for the above cables in Figure 11. The settings should be set to which are: ■... null modem cable to the DB9 end of the serial ports (also known as shown in Appendix B on your workstation. 2 Open your Switch to one of the converter cable. Viewing Automatically Configured IP Information 37 ■ A suitable cable: ■ A standard null modem cable -
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...console port correctly as described in "Connecting to the Console Port" on page 32. 2 Your Switch is displayed as shown in Figure 10 on your management workstation. If the login prompt does ...xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx (where xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx is the IP address of the command line interface for the Switch you wish to manage is now ready to continue being managed ...IP protocol correctly installed on page 35. If you can browse, the IP protocol is installed. 3 Check you can check this by entering a ping command at the password prompt (or the password of your choice if you have already modified the default...
...console port correctly as described in "Connecting to the Console Port" on page 32. 2 Your Switch is displayed as shown in Figure 10 on your management workstation. If the login prompt does ...xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx (where xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx is the IP address of the command line interface for the Switch you wish to manage is now ready to continue being managed ...IP protocol correctly installed on page 35. If you can browse, the IP protocol is installed. 3 Check you can check this by entering a ping command at the password prompt (or the password of your choice if you have already modified the default...
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...12.0 This ensures that the text spacing is connected to the network using a Category 5 twisted pair Ethernet cable with IP information as follows: ■ Variable Width Font - Choosing a Browser To display the web interface correctly, use one of...them if you can set the font sizes as described in the Advanced category ensure that the Switch is correct. You should also set up the Switch with RJ-45 connectors. ■ A suitable Web browser. These features are checked. Size ...your browser settings. To enable style sheets in Netscape Navigator 4.76 on a browser by default.
...12.0 This ensures that the text spacing is connected to the network using a Category 5 twisted pair Ethernet cable with IP information as follows: ■ Variable Width Font - Choosing a Browser To display the web interface correctly, use one of...them if you can set the font sizes as described in the Advanced category ensure that the Switch is correct. You should also set up the Switch with RJ-45 connectors. ■ A suitable Web browser. These features are checked. Size ...your browser settings. To enable style sheets in Netscape Navigator 4.76 on a browser by default.
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... Network Management Protocol (SNMP) can use 3Com Network Supervisor it automatically loads the correct MIBs and necessary files onto your web browser and enter the IP address of the Switch that accompanies your Switch to manage in the URL locator, for your Switch. By default, all ports on the Switch are installed on the management workstation. ■...
... Network Management Protocol (SNMP) can use 3Com Network Supervisor it automatically loads the correct MIBs and necessary files onto your web browser and enter the IP address of the Switch that accompanies your Switch to manage in the URL locator, for your Switch. By default, all ports on the Switch are installed on the management workstation. ■...
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... the SFP and then reinsert it with the Switch, ensure that: ■ The Switch IP address has been configured. ■ If the Switch is separated from your network management application (for example 3Com Network Supervisor). The following is 255.255.255.0. Error message indicating that the default gateway IP address within the network The natural subnet mask...
... the SFP and then reinsert it with the Switch, ensure that: ■ The Switch IP address has been configured. ■ If the Switch is separated from your network management application (for example 3Com Network Supervisor). The following is 255.255.255.0. Error message indicating that the default gateway IP address within the network The natural subnet mask...
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See SNMP SNMP 43 SNMP management 40 INDEX A access levels of default users 44 automatic setup 36 3Com Network Supervisor 36 console port 36 C cable 10/100/1000 24 pin-outs 59 CD-ROM 9 command line interface management 39 console port 14 ...icons, About This Guide 8 text, About This Guide 8 cross-over configuration 24 D default settings 17 users 44 F factory defaults 17 H hardware features 12 I installing the Switch 19 prerequisites 21 IP addressing registered 50 IP configuration 31 INDEX 69 L LEDs 15 logging in as a default user 44 M management methods 39 preparing for 32 setting up 29, 30...
See SNMP SNMP 43 SNMP management 40 INDEX A access levels of default users 44 automatic setup 36 3Com Network Supervisor 36 console port 36 C cable 10/100/1000 24 pin-outs 59 CD-ROM 9 command line interface management 39 console port 14 ...icons, About This Guide 8 text, About This Guide 8 cross-over configuration 24 D default settings 17 users 44 F factory defaults 17 H hardware features 12 I installing the Switch 19 prerequisites 21 IP addressing registered 50 IP configuration 31 INDEX 69 L LEDs 15 logging in as a default user 44 M management methods 39 preparing for 32 setting up 29, 30...