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... 5 Conventions 5 Related Documentation 5 1 GETTING STARTED About the OfficeConnect Managed Gigabit PoE Switch 14 Summary of Hardware Features 14 Front Panel Detail 15 LED Status Indicators 16 System Specifications 17 Installing the Switch 18 Setting Up for Management 19 Methods of Managing a Switch 19 Web Interface Management 19 SNMP Management 20 Switch Setup Overview 20 IP Configuration 22 Using the Command Line Interface (CLI...
... 5 Conventions 5 Related Documentation 5 1 GETTING STARTED About the OfficeConnect Managed Gigabit PoE Switch 14 Summary of Hardware Features 14 Front Panel Detail 15 LED Status Indicators 16 System Specifications 17 Installing the Switch 18 Setting Up for Management 19 Methods of Managing a Switch 19 Web Interface Management 19 SNMP Management 20 Switch Setup Overview 20 IP Configuration 22 Using the Command Line Interface (CLI...
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... Management ■ SNMP Management In addition, you have to "3Com CLI Reference Guide" on the switch. This section explains the initial set the IP Address using the Console Port ■ Viewing IP Information using the Console Port ■ Setting Up Web Interface Management ■ Setting Up SNMP Management V1 or V2 ■ Default Users and Passwords Methods of Managing a Switch To manage your switch...
... Management ■ SNMP Management In addition, you have to "3Com CLI Reference Guide" on the switch. This section explains the initial set the IP Address using the Console Port ■ Viewing IP Information using the Console Port ■ Setting Up Web Interface Management ■ Setting Up SNMP Management V1 or V2 ■ Default Users and Passwords Methods of Managing a Switch To manage your switch...
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... you want to actively manage your Switch? How do you do you want to manage your switch. See page 23 Connect to the console port and use the Command Line Interface. For more information on default users and changing default passwords, see "Default Users and Passwords" on the rear of the switch which details the default IP address. Connect to a front...
... you want to actively manage your Switch? How do you do you want to manage your switch. See page 23 Connect to the console port and use the Command Line Interface. For more information on default users and changing default passwords, see "Default Users and Passwords" on the rear of the switch which details the default IP address. Connect to a front...
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... with an appropriate IP address, instead of the switch is static, otherwise the DHCP server can begin management. If you know what IP address will use its default IP information. Note: The switch's default IP address is listed on a label located on page 25. Default IP Address If no DHCP server is detected, the switch will be difficult to manage. You should use automatic IP configuration it is...
... with an appropriate IP address, instead of the switch is static, otherwise the DHCP server can begin management. If you know what IP address will use its default IP information. Note: The switch's default IP address is listed on a label located on page 25. Default IP Address If no DHCP server is detected, the switch will be difficult to manage. You should use automatic IP configuration it is...
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... Refer to the documentation that accompanies the terminal emulation software for the switch, which you have the following information: ■ IP address ■ subnet mask ■ default gateway Figure 5 Connecting a Workstation to the Switch using the console cable as shown in Figure 5. The OfficeConnect Managed Gigabit PoE Switch takes approximately one minute to have connected the cable. 24 CHAPTER 1: GETTING...
... Refer to the documentation that accompanies the terminal emulation software for the switch, which you have the following information: ■ IP address ■ subnet mask ■ default gateway Figure 5 Connecting a Workstation to the Switch using the console cable as shown in Figure 5. The OfficeConnect Managed Gigabit PoE Switch takes approximately one minute to have connected the cable. 24 CHAPTER 1: GETTING...
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... interface using the console port to "3Com CLI Reference Guide" on page 19. See "Methods of your switch is now complete and the switch is an example of allocated IP addresses. Select menu option# summary IP Method: default IP address: 169.254.99.51 Subnet mask:... 255.255.0.0 Runtime version: 00_00_38 (date 01-Apr-2007 time 15:31:29) Bootcode version: 1.0.0.12 (date 01-Apr-2007 time 17:44:52) Select menu option# The initial set up of Managing a Switch...
... interface using the console port to "3Com CLI Reference Guide" on page 19. See "Methods of your switch is now complete and the switch is an example of allocated IP addresses. Select menu option# summary IP Method: default IP address: 169.254.99.51 Subnet mask:... 255.255.0.0 Runtime version: 00_00_38 (date 01-Apr-2007 time 15:31:29) Bootcode version: 1.0.0.12 (date 01-Apr-2007 time 17:44:52) Select menu option# The initial set up of Managing a Switch...
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... Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) to manage the switch. 3Com offers a range of network management applications to address networks of the switch that you know your choice if you have already modified the default passwords). By default, all sizes and complexity. See "3Com Network Management" on page 155. 28 CHAPTER 1: GETTING STARTED Web Management To manage a switch using the web interface over an IP network...
... Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) to manage the switch. 3Com offers a range of network management applications to address networks of the switch that you know your choice if you have already modified the default passwords). By default, all sizes and complexity. See "3Com Network Management" on page 155. 28 CHAPTER 1: GETTING STARTED Web Management To manage a switch using the web interface over an IP network...
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...switch or to change all manageable parameters Use the admin default user name (no password) to login and carry out initial switch setup. Note: You can also upgrade the software using the CLI. 1 To download the runtime application file, enter: upgrade aaa.aaa.aaa.aaa rrr runtime where aaa.aaa.aaa.aaa is the IP address...aaa.aaa.aaa bbb bootcode where aaa.aaa.aaa.aaa is the IP address of the TFTP server and bbb is listed in with a valid user name and password. The system reboots the switch. Table 5 Default Users Default User Name Password admin (no ): 4 Enter yes and press ...
...switch or to change all manageable parameters Use the admin default user name (no password) to login and carry out initial switch setup. Note: You can also upgrade the software using the CLI. 1 To download the runtime application file, enter: upgrade aaa.aaa.aaa.aaa rrr runtime where aaa.aaa.aaa.aaa is the IP address...aaa.aaa.aaa bbb bootcode where aaa.aaa.aaa.aaa is the IP address of the TFTP server and bbb is listed in with a valid user name and password. The system reboots the switch. Table 5 Default Users Default User Name Password admin (no ): 4 Enter yes and press ...
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32 CHAPTER 2: USING THE 3COM WEB INTERFACE Accessing the 3Com This section contains information on starting the 3Com Web interface. 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 3Com Web Interface Home Page opens: Passwords are case sensitive. 4 Click . The device default factory settings is configured with a User Name that is admin and a password that is blank. The Enter Network Password Page opens: Figure 6 Enter Network Password Page 3 Enter your user name and password.
32 CHAPTER 2: USING THE 3COM WEB INTERFACE Accessing the 3Com This section contains information on starting the 3Com Web interface. 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 3Com Web Interface Home Page opens: Passwords are case sensitive. 4 Click . The device default factory settings is configured with a User Name that is admin and a password that is blank. The Enter Network Password Page opens: Figure 6 Enter Network Password Page 3 Enter your user name and password.
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... IP Address. ■ Initialize with Current IP Address - The system is restored to factory defaults. Restoring Factory Defaults 43 Restoring Factory Defaults The Restore option appears on the Reset Page. The Reset Page opens: Figure 17 Reset Page The Reset Page contains the following fields: ■ Initialize with Default IP Address - Resets the device with the factory default settings, including the IP Address...
... IP Address. ■ Initialize with Current IP Address - The system is restored to factory defaults. Restoring Factory Defaults 43 Restoring Factory Defaults The Restore option appears on the Reset Page. The Reset Page opens: Figure 17 Reset Page The Reset Page contains the following fields: ■ Initialize with Default IP Address - Resets the device with the factory default settings, including the IP Address...
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... are not defined, the system default values are applied to newly defined RADIUS servers. The Radius Client Setup Page opens: Figure 24 Radius Client Setup Page The Radius Client Setup ...RADIUS Primary Server authentication fields. ■ Backup Server - Defines the RADIUS Backup Server authentication fields. ■ Host IP Address - Defines the RADIUS Server IP address. Monitor users have no access to newly defined RADIUS servers. RADIUS servers provide a centralized authentication method for networks. The default parameters are user-defined, and are applied to this page.
... are not defined, the system default values are applied to newly defined RADIUS servers. The Radius Client Setup Page opens: Figure 24 Radius Client Setup Page The Radius Client Setup ...RADIUS Primary Server authentication fields. ■ Backup Server - Defines the RADIUS Backup Server authentication fields. ■ Host IP Address - Defines the RADIUS Server IP address. Monitor users have no access to newly defined RADIUS servers. RADIUS servers provide a centralized authentication method for networks. The default parameters are user-defined, and are applied to this page.
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... the device by pressing the "Initialize' button - The possible values are: ■ Initialize with Default IP Address - To reset the device configuration: 1 Click Administration > Reset. Returns the device to factory defaults, but maintains the current IP address. ■ Initialize with Current IP Address - Returns the device to this page. 97 Resetting the Device The Reset Page enables resetting...
... the device by pressing the "Initialize' button - The possible values are: ■ Initialize with Default IP Address - To reset the device configuration: 1 Click Administration > Reset. Returns the device to factory defaults, but maintains the current IP address. ■ Initialize with Current IP Address - Returns the device to this page. 97 Resetting the Device The Reset Page enables resetting...
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... when sent to this page. Specifies that the IP Interface is dynamically created. ■ IP Address - Defines the default gateway. 2 Select Static or DHCP mode. 3 If Static has been selected, configure the IP Address, Subnet Mask and Default Gateway. 4 Click updated. . The IP Setup Page opens: Figure 59 IP Setup Page The IP Setup Page contains the following fields: ■...
... when sent to this page. Specifies that the IP Interface is dynamically created. ■ IP Address - Defines the default gateway. 2 Select Static or DHCP mode. 3 If Static has been selected, configure the IP Address, Subnet Mask and Default Gateway. 4 Click updated. . The IP Setup Page opens: Figure 59 IP Setup Page The IP Setup Page contains the following fields: ■...
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...default value is updated. The ARP parameters are defined. ■ IP Address- Selects the VLAN for specific interfaces. Following the ARP Entry Age period, the entry is 1-40000000. Configuring ARP Settings 129 Defining ARP Settings The ARP Settings Setup Page allows network managers to this page. Defines the station MAC address..., which is associated in seconds) that passes between ARP Table entry requests. Defines the station IP address, which is associated with the IP address. ■ ARP ...
...default value is updated. The ARP parameters are defined. ■ IP Address- Selects the VLAN for specific interfaces. Following the ARP Entry Age period, the entry is 1-40000000. Configuring ARP Settings 129 Defining ARP Settings The ARP Settings Setup Page allows network managers to this page. Defines the station MAC address..., which is associated in seconds) that passes between ARP Table entry requests. Defines the station IP address, which is associated with the IP address. ■ ARP ...
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... Use the included cable, or be sure that the pin-out complies with a standard null-modem cable Be sure the switch has a valid IP address, subnet mask and default gateway configured Check that your management station is on Software settings Faulty serial cable Software settings The device may already be correctly installed. Please try again...
... Use the included cable, or be sure that the pin-out complies with a standard null-modem cable Be sure the switch has a valid IP address, subnet mask and default gateway configured Check that your management station is on Software settings Faulty serial cable Software settings The device may already be correctly installed. Please try again...
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...has no user guidelines for the ? summary Summarizes IP setup and software versions. ping Send echo messages reboot Power cycles the device. The ? User Guidelines There are no default configuration. Example The following displays the list presented... for this session. upgrade Software upgrade over TFTP. command displays a list of CLI commands on the device. command: Select menu option#? Syntax ? initialize Reset the device to factory default and reboot. ipsetup Configures IP address...
...has no user guidelines for the ? summary Summarizes IP setup and software versions. ping Send echo messages reboot Power cycles the device. The ? User Guidelines There are no default configuration. Example The following displays the list presented... for this session. upgrade Software upgrade over TFTP. command displays a list of CLI commands on the device. command: Select menu option#? Syntax ? initialize Reset the device to factory default and reboot. ipsetup Configures IP address...
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... This command has no user guidelines for this command. User Guidelines There are no default configuration. URL address to ping. ■ URL - IP address to ping. ■ hostname - 230 APPENDIX E: 3COM CLI REFERENCE GUIDE Ping The Ping command sends ICMP echo request packets to another node on the device: Select menu option# ping 10.6....150.75 Pinging 10.6.150.75 with 32 bytes of data: Reply from 10.6.150.75: bytes=32 time Example The following displays current IP configuration and software versions running on the network. Syntax ping [IP address | URL| hostname] Parameters ■...
... This command has no user guidelines for this command. User Guidelines There are no default configuration. URL address to ping. ■ URL - IP address to ping. ■ hostname - 230 APPENDIX E: 3COM CLI REFERENCE GUIDE Ping The Ping command sends ICMP echo request packets to another node on the device: Select menu option# ping 10.6....150.75 Pinging 10.6.150.75 with 32 bytes of data: Reply from 10.6.150.75: bytes=32 time Example The following displays current IP configuration and software versions running on the network. Syntax ping [IP address | URL| hostname] Parameters ■...
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... and software versions running on the device: Select menu option: Summary IP Method: Manual IP address: 1.2.3.4 Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0 Default gateway: 4.3.2.1 Runtime version: example1.ext Bootcode version: example2.ext It is intended for this command. Syntax summary Default Configuration This command has no user guidelines for devices that support separate runtime and bootcode...
... and software versions running on the device: Select menu option: Summary IP Method: Manual IP address: 1.2.3.4 Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0 Default gateway: 4.3.2.1 Runtime version: example1.ext Bootcode version: example2.ext It is intended for this command. Syntax summary Default Configuration This command has no user guidelines for devices that support separate runtime and bootcode...
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232 APPENDIX E: 3COM CLI REFERENCE GUIDE ipSetup The ipSetup command allows the user to be the same as multicast, experimental or broadcast addresses. Specifies that the IP address and default gateway are defined as the gateway-address and mask. User Guidelines IP Addresses configured beyond the range of 224.0.0.0 are configured manually by the user (Range: 0.0.0.0. 223.255.255...
232 APPENDIX E: 3COM CLI REFERENCE GUIDE ipSetup The ipSetup command allows the user to be the same as multicast, experimental or broadcast addresses. Specifies that the IP address and default gateway are defined as the gateway-address and mask. User Guidelines IP Addresses configured beyond the range of 224.0.0.0 are configured manually by the user (Range: 0.0.0.0. 223.255.255...
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CLI Commands 233 Upgrade The Upgrade command starts a system download and thereby allowing a system upgrade. Defines the TFTP server's IP address. ■ Source File Name - Downloads the runtime software application file. ■bootcode - The Dual Software Image feature is completed, the command ... - User Guidelines During the upgrade process, a series of dots appear representing the upgrade process in the CLI interface. Syntax upgrade [TFTP Server IP Address|Destination File Name| File Type] Parameters ■ TFTP Server IP Address - Default Configuration This command has no...
CLI Commands 233 Upgrade The Upgrade command starts a system download and thereby allowing a system upgrade. Defines the TFTP server's IP address. ■ Source File Name - Downloads the runtime software application file. ■bootcode - The Dual Software Image feature is completed, the command ... - User Guidelines During the upgrade process, a series of dots appear representing the upgrade process in the CLI interface. Syntax upgrade [TFTP Server IP Address|Destination File Name| File Type] Parameters ■ TFTP Server IP Address - Default Configuration This command has no...