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... 34 IP Configuration 35 Preparing for Management 36 Manually Configuring IP Information 37 Connecting to the Console Port 37 Viewing Automatically Configured IP Information 40 Using 3Com Network Supervisor 40 Connecting to the Console Port 41 Methods of Managing a Switch 43 Command Line Interface Management 43 Web Interface Management 44 SNMP Management 44 Setting Up Command Line Interface...
... 34 IP Configuration 35 Preparing for Management 36 Manually Configuring IP Information 37 Connecting to the Console Port 37 Viewing Automatically Configured IP Information 40 Using 3Com Network Supervisor 40 Connecting to the Console Port 41 Methods of Managing a Switch 43 Command Line Interface Management 43 Web Interface Management 44 SNMP Management 44 Setting Up Command Line Interface...
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...-T half duplex, 10BASE-T full duplex, 100BASE-TX half duplex, 100BASE-TX full duplex or 1000BASE-T full duplex and manually enable or disable flow control. The Switch will supply up to 15.4W of using fiber-optic SFP transceivers, the only state for this port is being delivered...half duplex, 100BASE-TX full duplex and manually enable or disable flow control. SFP Port The Switch 9 FX has one of these ports to create a high capacity aggregated link between two workgroups. Switch - Rear View Detail 17 10BASE-T/ 100BASE-TX Ports The Switch has 8 auto-negotiating 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX...
...-T half duplex, 10BASE-T full duplex, 100BASE-TX half duplex, 100BASE-TX full duplex or 1000BASE-T full duplex and manually enable or disable flow control. The Switch will supply up to 15.4W of using fiber-optic SFP transceivers, the only state for this port is being delivered...half duplex, 100BASE-TX full duplex and manually enable or disable flow control. SFP Port The Switch 9 FX has one of these ports to create a high capacity aggregated link between two workgroups. Switch - Rear View Detail 17 10BASE-T/ 100BASE-TX Ports The Switch has 8 auto-negotiating 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX...
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...10/100 ports ■ Disabled for all other traffic. Default Settings 19 Default Settings Table 5 shows the default settings for the Switch: Table 5 Default Settings Feature Switch IP Configuration Automatic by DHCP client Port Status Enabled Port Speed ■ 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX ports are auto-negotiated ■ 10BASE..., full duplex only at 1000 Mbps) ■ 100BASE-FX port defaults to 100 Mbps full-duplex mode (100 FD) and must be manually set to "best effort" for 10/100/1000 port Broadcast Storm Control Enabled Virtual LANs (VLANs) All ports belong to half-duplex mode ...
...10/100 ports ■ Disabled for all other traffic. Default Settings 19 Default Settings Table 5 shows the default settings for the Switch: Table 5 Default Settings Feature Switch IP Configuration Automatic by DHCP client Port Status Enabled Port Speed ■ 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX ports are auto-negotiated ■ 10BASE..., full duplex only at 1000 Mbps) ■ 100BASE-FX port defaults to 100 Mbps full-duplex mode (100 FD) and must be manually set to "best effort" for 10/100/1000 port Broadcast Storm Control Enabled Virtual LANs (VLANs) All ports belong to half-duplex mode ...
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... full use of Managing a Switch ■ Setting Up Command Line Interface Management ■ Setting Up Web Interface Management ■ Setting Up SNMP Management ■ Default Users and Passwords 3 SETTING UP FOR MANAGEMENT Your Switch can operate in its default state, that resides on the Switch. It covers the following topics: ■ Setting Up Overview ■ Manually Configuring IP Information...
... full use of Managing a Switch ■ Setting Up Command Line Interface Management ■ Setting Up Web Interface Management ■ Setting Up SNMP Management ■ Default Users and Passwords 3 SETTING UP FOR MANAGEMENT Your Switch can operate in its default state, that resides on the Switch. It covers the following topics: ■ Setting Up Overview ■ Manually Configuring IP Information...
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...you want to manage your chosen method of what you need to get your Switch set up and ready for your Switch? No How do to : ■ Configure IP information manually for your Switch or view the automatically configured IP information ■ Prepare for management when it is...via Telnet. Use 3Com Network Supervisor (3NS). Connect to the Switch? See page 45 Connect over the network. 34 CHAPTER 3: SETTING UP FOR MANAGEMENT Setting Up Overview This section gives an overview of management Figure 7 Initial Switch Setup and Management Flow diagram Power Up the Switch. See page ...
...you want to manage your chosen method of what you need to get your Switch set up and ready for your Switch? No How do to : ■ Configure IP information manually for your Switch or view the automatically configured IP information ■ Prepare for management when it is...via Telnet. Use 3Com Network Supervisor (3NS). Connect to the Switch? See page 45 Connect over the network. 34 CHAPTER 3: SETTING UP FOR MANAGEMENT Setting Up Overview This section gives an overview of management Figure 7 Initial Switch Setup and Management Flow diagram Power Up the Switch. See page ...
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... information.) For most installations, 3Com recommends that the Switch is and it has been powered up to 5 minutes for your Switch to obtain an IP address after it will be difficult to actively manage your Switch. Automatic IP Configuration By default the Switch tries to configure the IP ... of the IP address changing. Manual IP Configuration You can use the Manual IP configuration method if: ■ you do not intend to manage. Setting Up Overview 35 CAUTION: To protect your Switch from a DHCP server on page 37. This makes management simpler and more information on default...
... information.) For most installations, 3Com recommends that the Switch is and it has been powered up to 5 minutes for your Switch to obtain an IP address after it will be difficult to actively manage your Switch. Automatic IP Configuration By default the Switch tries to configure the IP ... of the IP address changing. Manual IP Configuration You can use the Manual IP configuration method if: ■ you do not intend to manage. Setting Up Overview 35 CAUTION: To protect your Switch from a DHCP server on page 37. This makes management simpler and more information on default...
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... with the Switch or on the 3Com Web site. For detailed information about the specific web interface operations and command line interface commands and problem solving, refer to the "Switch Management Interface Reference Guide" on page 43. For a detailed description of Managing a Switch" on the... CD-ROM that is re-deployed onto a different subnet, it will be configured so that you having to manually reconfigure the Switch. Refer to the documentation...
... with the Switch or on the 3Com Web site. For detailed information about the specific web interface operations and command line interface commands and problem solving, refer to the "Switch Management Interface Reference Guide" on page 43. For a detailed description of Managing a Switch" on the... CD-ROM that is re-deployed onto a different subnet, it will be configured so that you having to manually reconfigure the Switch. Refer to the documentation...
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... in Appendix B on page 69. ■ You need to have the following way: ■ Connecting to communicate with the Switch via a modem). You can manually set up the Switch with IP information: ■ IP address ■ subnet mask ■ default gateway Connect a workstation using the command line interface... (CLI). This software allows you connect the Switch to a network, or whilst the Switch is online, that is , connected to the console port of the Switch. Connecting to the Console Port To set up your Switch manually you can do this cable in the following so that...
... in Appendix B on page 69. ■ You need to have the following way: ■ Connecting to communicate with the Switch via a modem). You can manually set up the Switch with IP information: ■ IP address ■ subnet mask ■ default gateway Connect a workstation using the command line interface... (CLI). This software allows you connect the Switch to a network, or whilst the Switch is online, that is , connected to the console port of the Switch. Connecting to the Console Port To set up your Switch manually you can do this cable in the following so that...
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... Command Line Interface physicalInterface - At the Enter configuration method prompt enter manual. Figure 9 Example top-level command line interface menu Menu options 3Com OfficeConnect Switch 9 bridge - Logout of the command line interface is displayed as shown in the example in Figure 9. Administer traffic management Type ? The screen prompts you to enter IP information. or ■...
... Command Line Interface physicalInterface - At the Enter configuration method prompt enter manual. Figure 9 Example top-level command line interface menu Menu options 3Com OfficeConnect Switch 9 bridge - Logout of the command line interface is displayed as shown in the example in Figure 9. Administer traffic management Type ? The screen prompts you to enter IP information. or ■...
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.... INDEX A access levels of default users 48 automatic setup 40 3Com Network Supervisor 40 console port 41 B browsers choosing 46 C cable choosing the correct 28 CD-ROM 9 command line interface management 43 console port 18 conventions notice icons, About This Guide 8 text, About This Guide 8 ... defaults 19 H hardware features 12 I installing the Switch 21 prerequisites 22 INDEX 77 IP addressing registered 54 IP configuration 35 L LEDs 14 logging in as a default user 48 M management methods 43 preparing for 36 setting up 33, 34 manual setup console port 37 MDI configuration 28 MDIX configuration...
.... INDEX A access levels of default users 48 automatic setup 40 3Com Network Supervisor 40 console port 41 B browsers choosing 46 C cable choosing the correct 28 CD-ROM 9 command line interface management 43 console port 18 conventions notice icons, About This Guide 8 text, About This Guide 8 ... defaults 19 H hardware features 12 I installing the Switch 21 prerequisites 22 INDEX 77 IP addressing registered 54 IP configuration 35 L LEDs 14 logging in as a default user 48 M management methods 43 preparing for 36 setting up 33, 34 manual setup console port 37 MDI configuration 28 MDIX configuration...