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...managed European forests. Adobe and Acrobat are unable to locate a copy, please contact 3Com and a copy will be environmentally friendly in conjunction with which they are associated. This manual is a 3Com policy to you subject to , the implied warranties, terms or conditions of such ...revision or change. 3Com Technologies provides this documentation may be reproduced in any form or by any...
...managed European forests. Adobe and Acrobat are unable to locate a copy, please contact 3Com and a copy will be environmentally friendly in conjunction with which they are associated. This manual is a 3Com policy to you subject to , the implied warranties, terms or conditions of such ...revision or change. 3Com Technologies provides this documentation may be reproduced in any form or by any...
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...Transceivers 27 Inserting a GBIC Transceiver 27 3 SETTING UP FOR MANAGEMENT Setting Up Overview 32 IP Configuration 33 Preparing for Management 34 Manually Configuring IP Information 35 Connecting to a Front Panel Port 35 Connecting to the Console Port 38 Viewing Automatically Configured IP Information 42 Using... 3Com Network Supervisor 42 Connecting to the Console Port 42 Methods of Managing a Switch 45 Command Line Interface Management 45 Web Interface ...
...Transceivers 27 Inserting a GBIC Transceiver 27 3 SETTING UP FOR MANAGEMENT Setting Up Overview 32 IP Configuration 33 Preparing for Management 34 Manually Configuring IP Information 35 Connecting to a Front Panel Port 35 Connecting to the Console Port 38 Viewing Automatically Configured IP Information 42 Using... 3Com Network Supervisor 42 Connecting to the Console Port 42 Methods of Managing a Switch 45 Command Line Interface Management 45 Web Interface ...
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... Ports This section applies to other Gigabit Ethernet devices. Only connect RJ-45 data connectors, network telephony systems, or network telephones to these ports can manually set these ports to create a high capacity aggregated link backbone connection. These ports provide 10/100/1000 Mbps full duplex connections to the SuperStack 3 Switch...
... Ports This section applies to other Gigabit Ethernet devices. Only connect RJ-45 data connectors, network telephony systems, or network telephones to these ports can manually set these ports to create a high capacity aggregated link backbone connection. These ports provide 10/100/1000 Mbps full duplex connections to the SuperStack 3 Switch...
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.... The default state for these ports is supplied with the link partner. Alternatively, auto-negotiation can be disabled and the flow control setting can be manually configured. 1000BaseT GBIC's These ports will auto-negotiate to color. Although it is not possible to disable auto-negotiation it is negotiated with the Switch...
.... The default state for these ports is supplied with the link partner. Alternatively, auto-negotiation can be disabled and the flow control setting can be manually configured. 1000BaseT GBIC's These ports will auto-negotiate to color. Although it is not possible to disable auto-negotiation it is negotiated with the Switch...
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However, to manage a Switch. It covers the following topics: ■ Setting Up Overview ■ Manually Configuring IP Information ■ Viewing Automatically Configured IP Information ■ Methods of accessing the management software to make full use of your network. This chapter ...
However, to manage a Switch. It covers the following topics: ■ Setting Up Overview ■ Manually Configuring IP Information ■ Viewing Automatically Configured IP Information ■ Methods of accessing the management software to make full use of your network. This chapter ...
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... port and use the Command Line Interface. Connect to a console port and use the Web Interface or Command Line Interface. Connect to manually No configure the IP information? Page 42. Page 47. Yes Do you want to connect to the Switch? Page 38. Feature Management...CHAPTER 3: SETTING UP FOR MANAGEMENT Setting Up Overview This section gives an overview of what you need to: ■ Configure IP information manually for your Switch or view the automatically configured IP information ■ Prepare for your chosen method of management Figure 8 Initial Switch Setup ...
... port and use the Command Line Interface. Connect to a console port and use the Web Interface or Command Line Interface. Connect to manually No configure the IP information? Page 42. Page 47. Yes Do you want to connect to the Switch? Page 38. Feature Management...CHAPTER 3: SETTING UP FOR MANAGEMENT Setting Up Overview This section gives an overview of what you need to: ■ Configure IP information manually for your Switch or view the automatically configured IP information ■ Prepare for your chosen method of management Figure 8 Initial Switch Setup ...
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... but are useful for small networks which 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 it is already in a standalone mode, and/or no other networks, or for your DHCP or ...Setting Up Overview 33 IP Configuration You can choose to configure the IP information yourself. IP addresses configured by Windows 98 and Windows 2000. Manual IP Configuration You can use on the network have this default IP address is operating in use one of the IP address ever changing, or...
... but are useful for small networks which 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 it is already in a standalone mode, and/or no other networks, or for your DHCP or ...Setting Up Overview 33 IP Configuration You can choose to configure the IP information yourself. IP addresses configured by Windows 98 and Windows 2000. Manual IP Configuration You can use on the network have this default IP address is operating in use one of the IP address ever changing, or...
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... difficult to the "SuperStack 3 Switch Management Interface Reference Guide" on the CD-ROM that accompanies your Switch or on the 3Com Web site. Refer to manually reconfigure the Switch. If the Switch is needed. For detailed information about the specific web interface operations and command line interface ...is important that the IP address of the Switch is static, otherwise you will automatically reconfigure itself with the Switch or on the 3Com Web site. You should use the automatic IP configuration method, you need to the Implementation Guide on the CD-ROM that is ...
... difficult to the "SuperStack 3 Switch Management Interface Reference Guide" on the CD-ROM that accompanies your Switch or on the 3Com Web site. Refer to manually reconfigure the Switch. If the Switch is needed. For detailed information about the specific web interface operations and command line interface ...is important that the IP address of the Switch is static, otherwise you will automatically reconfigure itself with the Switch or on the 3Com Web site. You should use the automatic IP configuration method, you need to the Implementation Guide on the CD-ROM that is ...
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... IP information using an Ethernet cable to a front panel port - You can then manually enter IP information using a console cable to the console port - The procedure described in standalone mode and has the default IP address of ...up the Switch with RJ-45 connectors. ■ A suitable Web browser - Connect a workstation using the command line interface (CLI). Manually Configuring IP Information 35 Manually Configuring IP Information You can manually configure the Switch IP information in the following so that you can make a connection to a Front To set up your Switch...
... IP information using an Ethernet cable to a front panel port - You can then manually enter IP information using a console cable to the console port - The procedure described in standalone mode and has the default IP address of ...up the Switch with RJ-45 connectors. ■ A suitable Web browser - Connect a workstation using the command line interface (CLI). Manually Configuring IP Information 35 Manually Configuring IP Information You can manually configure the Switch IP information in the following so that you can make a connection to a Front To set up your Switch...
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... settings: ■ IP address - 169.254.100.99 ■ Subnet mask - 255.255.0.0 Setting Up the Switch with IP Information You are now ready to manually set up the Switch. This is the default IP address that you can do this using an Ethernet cable as shown in the workstation. Using...
... settings: ■ IP address - 169.254.100.99 ■ Subnet mask - 255.255.0.0 Setting Up the Switch with IP Information You are now ready to manually set up the Switch. This is the default IP address that you can do this using an Ethernet cable as shown in the workstation. Using...
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Manually Configuring IP Information 37 If there is no response, wait for HyperTerminal click on the Settings tab in the Properties screen, click on ASCII Setup.. ... admin as your Switch is now complete and the Switch is : Telnet 169.254.100.100 c Click OK. 2 Press Enter to open a login prompt. Select Manual and then enter the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway that is ready for you to the network. To set up of the information...
Manually Configuring IP Information 37 If there is no response, wait for HyperTerminal click on the Settings tab in the Properties screen, click on ASCII Setup.. ... admin as your Switch is now complete and the Switch is : Telnet 169.254.100.100 c Click OK. 2 Press Enter to open a login prompt. Select Manual and then enter the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway that is ready for you to the network. To set up of the information...
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...device configuration logout - Administer protocols security - Administer security system - At the Enter configuration method prompt enter manual. Figure 10 Example top-level command line interface menu Menu options 3Com Superstack 3 Switch 4200 bridge - The screen prompts you connect the Switch to a network, or whilst ...to enter IP information. 5 Enter the IP address, subnet mask, and gateway IP address for you to set up your Switch manually you can alternatively make a connection to the console port (this whilst the Switch is offline, that is ready for the Switch...
...device configuration logout - Administer protocols security - Administer security system - At the Enter configuration method prompt enter manual. Figure 10 Example top-level command line interface menu Menu options 3Com Superstack 3 Switch 4200 bridge - The screen prompts you connect the Switch to a network, or whilst ...to enter IP information. 5 Enter the IP address, subnet mask, and gateway IP address for you to set up your Switch manually you can alternatively make a connection to the console port (this whilst the Switch is offline, that is ready for the Switch...
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... modem. ■ Documentation supplied with the terminal emulation software. ■ A suitable cable: ■ A standard null modem cable - You can manually set up the Switch with IP information: ■ IP address ■ subnet mask ■ default gateway Connecting the Workstation to the Switch 1 ... serial ports (also known as Microsoft Hyperterminal. Figure 11 Connecting a workstation to prevent it from being loosened. Manually Configuring IP Information 39 Pre-requisites ■ A workstation with terminal emulation software installed, such as a COM port) on your workstation.
... modem. ■ Documentation supplied with the terminal emulation software. ■ A suitable cable: ■ A standard null modem cable - You can manually set up the Switch with IP information: ■ IP address ■ subnet mask ■ default gateway Connecting the Workstation to the Switch 1 ... serial ports (also known as Microsoft Hyperterminal. Figure 11 Connecting a workstation to prevent it from being loosened. Manually Configuring IP Information 39 Pre-requisites ■ A workstation with terminal emulation software installed, such as a COM port) on your workstation.
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... displayed as shown in the example in Figure 12. The settings should be set up the Switch with IP Information You are now ready to manually set to match the default settings for more information. Setting Up the Switch with IP information using the command line interface. 1 The command line interface...
... displayed as shown in the example in Figure 12. The settings should be set up the Switch with IP Information You are now ready to manually set to match the default settings for more information. Setting Up the Switch with IP information using the command line interface. 1 The command line interface...
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... the protocol ip basicConfig command. The screen displays a summary of your chosen management method. At the Enter configuration method prompt enter manual. Basic device configuration logout - Administer security system - At the Enter configuration method prompt enter manual. Manually Configuring IP Information 41 Figure 12 Example top-level command line interface menu Menu options...
... the protocol ip basicConfig command. The screen displays a summary of your chosen management method. At the Enter configuration method prompt enter manual. Basic device configuration logout - Administer security system - At the Enter configuration method prompt enter manual. Manually Configuring IP Information 41 Figure 12 Example top-level command line interface menu Menu options...
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INDEX Numbers 10/100/1000BASE-T ports 14 3C number 22 3Com Knowledgebase Web Services 76 3Com URL 75 A access levels of default users 50 automatic setup 42 3Com Network Supervisor 42 console port 42 B browsers choosing 48 C cable choosing the correct 25 fiber 26 maximum length 14 pin-outs 67 CD-...L LEDs 15 logging in as a default user 50 M MAC address of the Switch 22 management methods 45 preparing for 34 setting up 31, 32 manual setup console port 38 front panel port 35 MDI configuration 25 MDIX configuration 25 N network supplier support 76 O online technical services 75 P passwords of ...
INDEX Numbers 10/100/1000BASE-T ports 14 3C number 22 3Com Knowledgebase Web Services 76 3Com URL 75 A access levels of default users 50 automatic setup 42 3Com Network Supervisor 42 console port 42 B browsers choosing 48 C cable choosing the correct 25 fiber 26 maximum length 14 pin-outs 67 CD-...L LEDs 15 logging in as a default user 50 M MAC address of the Switch 22 management methods 45 preparing for 34 setting up 31, 32 manual setup console port 38 front panel port 35 MDI configuration 25 MDIX configuration 25 N network supplier support 76 O online technical services 75 P passwords of ...