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... - Provides information for setting up and maintaining device settings. ■ Managing Device Security - The Web interface is a network management system that allows you to configure, monitor, and troubleshoot your network. Provides...Switch OfficeConnect Managed Gigabit PoE and how it can be used in your switch from a remote web browser. Provides information for configuring both system and network security, including traffic control, ACLs, and device access methods. ■ Managing System Information - Provides information for the 3Com® OfficeConnect Managed Gigabit PoE Switch...
... - Provides information for setting up and maintaining device settings. ■ Managing Device Security - The Web interface is a network management system that allows you to configure, monitor, and troubleshoot your network. Provides...Switch OfficeConnect Managed Gigabit PoE and how it can be used in your switch from a remote web browser. Provides information for configuring both system and network security, including traffic control, ACLs, and device access methods. ■ Managing System Information - Provides information for the 3Com® OfficeConnect Managed Gigabit PoE Switch...
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... in Adobe Acrobat Reader Portable Document Format (PDF) or HTML on the 3Com Web site: ■ http://www.3Com.com Conventions Table 1 lists conventions that describes important features or instructions. Intended Audience 5 Intended Audience This guide is intended for the 3Com® OfficeConnect Managed Gigabit PoE Switch include the following: ■ Safety and Support Information: Provides installation, set...
... in Adobe Acrobat Reader Portable Document Format (PDF) or HTML on the 3Com Web site: ■ http://www.3Com.com Conventions Table 1 lists conventions that describes important features or instructions. Intended Audience 5 Intended Audience This guide is intended for the 3Com® OfficeConnect Managed Gigabit PoE Switch include the following: ■ Safety and Support Information: Provides installation, set...
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... 3 Intended Audience 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...
... 3 Intended Audience 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...
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A 3COM NETWORK MANAGEMENT 3Com Network Supervisor 212 3Com Network Director 213 3Com Network Access Manager 213 3Com Enterprise Management Suite 214 Integration Kit with HP OpenView Network Node Manager 214 B DEVICE SPECIFICATIONS AND FEATURES Related Standards 215 Environmental 215 Physical 215 Electrical 216 Switch Features 216 C PIN-OUTS Null Modem Cable 221 PC-AT Serial Cable 221 Modem Cable 222 Ethernet...
A 3COM NETWORK MANAGEMENT 3Com Network Supervisor 212 3Com Network Director 213 3Com Network Access Manager 213 3Com Enterprise Management Suite 214 Integration Kit with HP OpenView Network Node Manager 214 B DEVICE SPECIFICATIONS AND FEATURES Related Standards 215 Environmental 215 Physical 215 Electrical 216 Switch Features 216 C PIN-OUTS Null Modem Cable 221 PC-AT Serial Cable 221 Modem Cable 222 Ethernet...
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1 GETTING STARTED This chapter contains introductory information about the 3Com® OfficeConnect Managed Gigabit PoE Switch (hereafter called the Switch) and how they can be used in your network. It covers summaries of hardware and software features and also the following topics: ■ About the OfficeConnect Managed Gigabit PoE Switch ■ Front Panel Detail ■ LED Status Indicators ■ System Specifications ■ Installing...
1 GETTING STARTED This chapter contains introductory information about the 3Com® OfficeConnect Managed Gigabit PoE Switch (hereafter called the Switch) and how they can be used in your network. It covers summaries of hardware and software features and also the following topics: ■ About the OfficeConnect Managed Gigabit PoE Switch ■ Front Panel Detail ■ LED Status Indicators ■ System Specifications ■ Installing...
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... are supported. In full duplex operation all ports. 14 CHAPTER 1: GETTING STARTED About the OfficeConnect Managed Gigabit PoE Switch The OfficeConnect Managed Gigabit PoE Switch is not supported. The OfficeConnect Managed Gigabit PoE Switch ports are capable of Table 1 summarizes the hardware features supported by the Hardware Features OfficeConnect Managed Gigabit PoE Switch. This makes the switch ideal for medium businesses and small enterprises seeking to 8,000 supported Supported on all...
... are supported. In full duplex operation all ports. 14 CHAPTER 1: GETTING STARTED About the OfficeConnect Managed Gigabit PoE Switch The OfficeConnect Managed Gigabit PoE Switch is not supported. The OfficeConnect Managed Gigabit PoE Switch ports are capable of Table 1 summarizes the hardware features supported by the Hardware Features OfficeConnect Managed Gigabit PoE Switch. This makes the switch ideal for medium businesses and small enterprises seeking to 8,000 supported Supported on all...
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Mounting Standalone mounting Front Panel Detail Figure 1 shows the front panel of the OfficeConnect Managed Gigabit PoE Switch 10-Port unit Figure 1 OfficeConnect Managed Gigabit PoE Switch 10-Port-front panel. Front Panel Detail 15 Table 1 Hardware Features (continued) Feature OfficeConnect Managed Gigabit PoE Switch Traffic Prioritization Supported (using the IEEE Std 802.ID, 1998 Edition): Eight traffic queues per port Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Auto-negotiating...
Mounting Standalone mounting Front Panel Detail Figure 1 shows the front panel of the OfficeConnect Managed Gigabit PoE Switch 10-Port unit Figure 1 OfficeConnect Managed Gigabit PoE Switch 10-Port-front panel. Front Panel Detail 15 Table 1 Hardware Features (continued) Feature OfficeConnect Managed Gigabit PoE Switch Traffic Prioritization Supported (using the IEEE Std 802.ID, 1998 Edition): Eight traffic queues per port Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Auto-negotiating...
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..., or is powered off. The SFP module is not connected. 16 CHAPTER 1: GETTING STARTED LED Status Indicators The OfficeConnect Managed Gigabit PoE 10-Port Ethernet switch provides LED indicators on self test (POST). The LED flashes when the system is performing power-on the front panel... for your convenience to monitor the switch. The port is inserted. Not delivering power. Table 2 describes the meanings of the OfficeConnect Managed Gigabit PoE Switch LED Power Label Power 10/100/1000 BASE-T Ethernet port status Link/ Activity ...
..., or is powered off. The SFP module is not connected. 16 CHAPTER 1: GETTING STARTED LED Status Indicators The OfficeConnect Managed Gigabit PoE 10-Port Ethernet switch provides LED indicators on self test (POST). The LED flashes when the system is performing power-on the front panel... for your convenience to monitor the switch. The port is inserted. Not delivering power. Table 2 describes the meanings of the OfficeConnect Managed Gigabit PoE Switch LED Power Label Power 10/100/1000 BASE-T Ethernet port status Link/ Activity ...
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Table 3 System specifications of the OfficeConnect Managed Gigabit PoE series switch. System Specifications System Specifications 17 Table 3 contains the system specifications of the Switch OfficeConnect Managed Gigabit PoE series switch Specification Physical dimensions (H×W×D) Weight Console port Gigabit Ethernet ports on the front panel AC Input voltage Power consumption (full load) Operating temperature Relative humidity Switch OfficeConnect Managed Gigabit PoE 3CDSG10PWR 44×330×203.2 mm (1.73...
Table 3 System specifications of the OfficeConnect Managed Gigabit PoE series switch. System Specifications System Specifications 17 Table 3 contains the system specifications of the Switch OfficeConnect Managed Gigabit PoE series switch Specification Physical dimensions (H×W×D) Weight Console port Gigabit Ethernet ports on the front panel AC Input voltage Power consumption (full load) Operating temperature Relative humidity Switch OfficeConnect Managed Gigabit PoE 3CDSG10PWR 44×330×203.2 mm (1.73...
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... works, you have to "3Com CLI Reference Guide" on the switch. Refer to access the management software that allow you can use one of the following topics: ■ Methods of Managing a Switch ■ Switch Setup Overview ■ Manually set up of the switch and the different methods of accessing the management software to manage Management the switch using the Console Port...
... works, you have to "3Com CLI Reference Guide" on the switch. Refer to access the management software that allow you can use one of the following topics: ■ Methods of Managing a Switch ■ Switch Setup Overview ■ Manually set up of the switch and the different methods of accessing the management software to manage Management the switch using the Console Port...
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... do to get your chosen method of what you can manage a switch using any network management workstation running the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) as shown in its default state. This section gives an overview of management For example, you need to: ■ Configure IP ...Figure 2 Web Interface Management over the Network Switch Setup Overview Refer to "Setting Up SNMP Management V1 or V2" on page 27. Figure 3 SNMP Management over the Network Refer to "Setting Up Web Interface Management" on page 28. SNMP Management You can use the 3Com Network Director software, ...
... do to get your chosen method of what you can manage a switch using any network management workstation running the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) as shown in its default state. This section gives an overview of management For example, you need to: ■ Configure IP ...Figure 2 Web Interface Management over the Network Switch Setup Overview Refer to "Setting Up SNMP Management V1 or V2" on page 27. Figure 3 SNMP Management over the Network Refer to "Setting Up Web Interface Management" on page 28. SNMP Management You can use the 3Com Network Director software, ...
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... and changing default passwords, see "Default Users and Passwords" on the rear of the switch which details the default IP address. See page 25 Feature Management How do you want to connect to manage your Switch? See page 19 Command Line Interface (basic setup only) Connect using DHCP See page...See page 22 Initial IP Information Setup Do you want to view the automatically configured IP information? How do not intend to actively manage your switch from unauthorized access, you must change the default password as soon as possible, even if you do you want to manually Yes ...
... and changing default passwords, see "Default Users and Passwords" on the rear of the switch which details the default IP address. See page 25 Feature Management How do you want to connect to manage your Switch? See page 19 Command Line Interface (basic setup only) Connect using DHCP See page...See page 22 Initial IP Information Setup Do you want to view the automatically configured IP information? How do not intend to actively manage your switch from unauthorized access, you must change the default password as soon as possible, even if you do you want to manually Yes ...
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...using DHCP, or manually using values you having to manually reconfigure the switch. It tries to remove the risk of you assign. Note: The switch's default IP address is static, otherwise the DHCP server can begin management. Most DHCP servers allow static IP addresses to be difficult to allocate... will use automatic IP configuration it again. Automatic IP Configuration using the Console Port" on your network uses DHCP to manage. Refer to the documentation that you can change it is important that you enter until you configure the IP information manually, the...
...using DHCP, or manually using values you having to manually reconfigure the switch. It tries to remove the risk of you assign. Note: The switch's default IP address is static, otherwise the DHCP server can begin management. Most DHCP servers allow static IP addresses to be difficult to allocate... will use automatic IP configuration it again. Automatic IP Configuration using the Console Port" on your network uses DHCP to manage. Refer to the documentation that you can change it is important that you enter until you configure the IP information manually, the...
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...Console Port" on page 24. This software allows you configure the switch IP information manually. This makes management simpler and more information about the CLI, refer to your switch. For more reliable as Microsoft Hyperterminal. You can access the switch through the Console Port Console port. Using the Command Line Interface (...console cable (RJ-45) supplied with terminal emulation software installed, such as it is always allocated the same IP information.) For most installations, 3Com recommends that was assigned automatically (for the cable in Appendix C on page 221.
...Console Port" on page 24. This software allows you configure the switch IP information manually. This makes management simpler and more information about the CLI, refer to your switch. For more reliable as Microsoft Hyperterminal. You can access the switch through the Console Port Console port. Using the Command Line Interface (...console cable (RJ-45) supplied with terminal emulation software installed, such as it is always allocated the same IP information.) For most installations, 3Com recommends that was assigned automatically (for the cable in Appendix C on page 221.
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...; 1 stop bit ■ no hardware flow control Refer to have connected the cable. The Power on Self Test (POST) will be set up the switch. The OfficeConnect Managed Gigabit PoE Switch takes approximately one minute to the console port using the console cable as shown in Figure 5. The settings must be performed. Figure 5 Connecting a Workstation to...
...; 1 stop bit ■ no hardware flow control Refer to have connected the cable. The Power on Self Test (POST) will be set up the switch. The OfficeConnect Managed Gigabit PoE Switch takes approximately one minute to the console port using the console cable as shown in Figure 5. The settings must be performed. Figure 5 Connecting a Workstation to...
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...At the password prompt, press Return.If you have logged on correctly, Select menu option# is ready for the switch as your user name and press Return. The initial setup of Managing a Switch" on correctly, Select menu option# should be displayed. 5 Enter the IP address and subnet mask for you... to set up . 1 Connect to the switch Console port as described in "Connecting to its console port. The automatic...
...At the password prompt, press Return.If you have logged on correctly, Select menu option# is ready for the switch as your user name and press Return. The initial setup of Managing a Switch" on correctly, Select menu option# should be displayed. 5 Enter the IP address and subnet mask for you... to set up . 1 Connect to the switch Console port as described in "Connecting to its console port. The automatic...
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... example of your chosen management method. See "Methods of allocated IP addresses. The following is ready for you to "3Com CLI Reference Guide" on page 19. If you do not intend to use the command line interface using the console port to view a summary of Managing a Switch" on page 227. ...26 CHAPTER 1: GETTING STARTED 5 Enter Summary to manage the switch, you can logout, disconnect the...
... example of your chosen management method. See "Methods of allocated IP addresses. The following is ready for you to "3Com CLI Reference Guide" on page 19. If you do not intend to use the command line interface using the console port to view a summary of Managing a Switch" on page 227. ...26 CHAPTER 1: GETTING STARTED 5 Enter Summary to manage the switch, you can logout, disconnect the...
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... Web browser. The switch's Web interface supports both secure (HTTPS) and non-secure (HTTP) connections. Setting Up Web Interface Management 27 Setting Up Web Interface Management This section describes how you can set up web interface management over the network. Choosing a Browser To display the web interface correctly, use one of Managing a Switch" on a browser by...
... Web browser. The switch's Web interface supports both secure (HTTPS) and non-secure (HTTP) connections. Setting Up Web Interface Management 27 Setting Up Web Interface Management This section describes how you can set up web interface management over the network. Choosing a Browser To display the web interface correctly, use one of Managing a Switch" on a browser by...
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... 1 Be sure that you can use any network management application running the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) to manage the switch. 3Com offers a range of network management applications to manage in the URL locator, for example, in VLAN 1. Be sure the management workstation is displayed. 28 CHAPTER 1: GETTING STARTED Web Management To manage a switch using a port in VLAN 1 (the Default VLAN...
... 1 Be sure that you can use any network management application running the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) to manage the switch. 3Com offers a range of network management applications to manage in the URL locator, for example, in VLAN 1. Be sure the management workstation is displayed. 28 CHAPTER 1: GETTING STARTED Web Management To manage a switch using a port in VLAN 1 (the Default VLAN...
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...be a new bootcode file to download. 3 To set the switch to boot from the Command Line Interface (CLI). Default Users and Passwords 29 Default Users and Passwords If you intend to manage the switch or to change all manageable parameters Use the admin default user name (no password) to ...login and carry out initial switch setup. Upgrading Software using the CLI This section describes how to upgrade software...
...be a new bootcode file to download. 3 To set the switch to boot from the Command Line Interface (CLI). Default Users and Passwords 29 Default Users and Passwords If you intend to manage the switch or to change all manageable parameters Use the admin default user name (no password) to ...login and carry out initial switch setup. Upgrading Software using the CLI This section describes how to upgrade software...