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...Automatically Configured IP Information 43 Using 3Com Network Supervisor 43 Connecting to the Console Port 44 Methods of LEDs 27 Connecting a Redundant Power System 27 Choosing the Correct 10/100/1000BASE-T Cables 28 Choosing the Correct Fiber Cables 29 Switch 4950 - GBIC Operation 29 ... MANAGEMENT Setting Up Overview 34 IP Configuration 35 Preparing for Correct Operation of Managing a Switch 46 Command Line Interface Management 46 Web Interface Management 47 SNMP Management 47 Setting Up Command Line Interface Management 48 CLI Management via the Console Port 48 CLI Management over the ...
...Automatically Configured IP Information 43 Using 3Com Network Supervisor 43 Connecting to the Console Port 44 Methods of LEDs 27 Connecting a Redundant Power System 27 Choosing the Correct 10/100/1000BASE-T Cables 28 Choosing the Correct Fiber Cables 29 Switch 4950 - GBIC Operation 29 ... MANAGEMENT Setting Up Overview 34 IP Configuration 35 Preparing for Correct Operation of Managing a Switch 46 Command Line Interface Management 46 Web Interface Management 47 SNMP Management 47 Setting Up Command Line Interface Management 48 CLI Management via the Console Port 48 CLI Management over the ...
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...password for the placeholders that appear in italics Description This typeface represents information as shown and then press Return or Enter. The word "command" means that you to potential loss of data or potential damage to an application, system, or device. Example: To display port ...are used throughout this guide, you must type something, and then press Return or Enter. Table 2 Text Conventions Convention Screen displays Syntax Commands The words "enter" and "type" Keyboard key names Words in angle brackets. The word "syntax" means that you must evaluate the ...
...password for the placeholders that appear in italics Description This typeface represents information as shown and then press Return or Enter. The word "command" means that you to potential loss of data or potential damage to an application, system, or device. Example: To display port ...are used throughout this guide, you must type something, and then press Return or Enter. Table 2 Text Conventions Convention Screen displays Syntax Commands The words "enter" and "type" Keyboard key names Words in angle brackets. The word "syntax" means that you must evaluate the ...
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... of the web interface and command line interface commands for the Switch. ■ Release Notes These notes provide information about the web interface and command line interface that enable you may find useful: ■ Documentation accompanying the Advanced Redundant Power System. ■ Documentation accompanying the Expansion Modules. ■ Documentation accompanying 3Com Network Supervisor. It is...
... of the web interface and command line interface commands for the Switch. ■ Release Notes These notes provide information about the web interface and command line interface that enable you may find useful: ■ Documentation accompanying the Advanced Redundant Power System. ■ Documentation accompanying the Expansion Modules. ■ Documentation accompanying 3Com Network Supervisor. It is...
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This chapter explains the initial set up of the Switch and the different methods of Managing a Switch ■ Setting Up Command Line Interface Management ■ Setting Up Web Interface Management ■ Setting Up SNMP Management ■ Default Users and Passwords It covers the following ... to access the management software that is known as managing the Switch. This is , you can help you have to manage a Switch. Managing the Switch can install it and it works, you to improve the efficiency of the Switch and therefore the overall performance of the features offered by the...
This chapter explains the initial set up of the Switch and the different methods of Managing a Switch ■ Setting Up Command Line Interface Management ■ Setting Up Web Interface Management ■ Setting Up SNMP Management ■ Default Users and Passwords It covers the following ... to access the management software that is known as managing the Switch. This is , you can help you have to manage a Switch. Managing the Switch can install it and it works, you to improve the efficiency of the Switch and therefore the overall performance of the features offered by the...
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... you need to do you want to manage your chosen method of what you need to the Switch? See page 37 Connect to a front panel port and use the Command Line Interface. See page 46 Command Line Interface SNMP See page 51 Connect via Telnet. See page 48 Connect over the network. ... ■ Prepare for management when it is in the sections that follow. See page 37 Use 3Com Network Supervisor (3NS). No How do to actively manage your Switch set up and ready for your Switch? See page 43 Connect to manually Yes configure the IP information? How do not intend to get...
... you need to do you want to manage your chosen method of what you need to the Switch? See page 37 Connect to a front panel port and use the Command Line Interface. See page 46 Command Line Interface SNMP See page 51 Connect via Telnet. See page 48 Connect over the network. ... ■ Prepare for management when it is in the sections that follow. See page 37 Use 3Com Network Supervisor (3NS). No How do to actively manage your Switch set up and ready for your Switch? See page 43 Connect to manually Yes configure the IP information? How do not intend to get...
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...Switch. However, as soon as described in "Methods of Managing a Switch...detected, the Switch will be ...Switch's initial set up your chosen Management management method as a DHCP or BootP server is supplied with the Switch or on the 3Com... Web site. For a detailed description of how automatic IP configuration operates, please refer to the Implementation Guide on the CD-ROM that the IP address of you know what IP address will configure itself with an appropriate IP address, instead of the Switch.... If the Switch is re-deployed...Switch or on the 3Com ...
...Switch. However, as soon as described in "Methods of Managing a Switch...detected, the Switch will be ...Switch's initial set up your chosen Management management method as a DHCP or BootP server is supplied with the Switch or on the 3Com... Web site. For a detailed description of how automatic IP configuration operates, please refer to the Implementation Guide on the CD-ROM that the IP address of you know what IP address will configure itself with an appropriate IP address, instead of the Switch.... If the Switch is re-deployed...Switch or on the 3Com ...
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... and has the default IP address of the Switch. The procedure described in this whilst the Switch is offline, that you connect the Switch to a front panel port of 169.254.100.100. You can then manually enter IP information using the command line interface (CLI). Pre-requisites ■...port - You must do this section assumes the unit has been powered up the Switch with RJ-45 connectors. ■ A suitable Web browser - You can then manually enter IP information using the web interface or the command line interface (CLI). ■ Connecting to have the following ways: ■...
... and has the default IP address of the Switch. The procedure described in this whilst the Switch is offline, that you connect the Switch to a front panel port of 169.254.100.100. You can then manually enter IP information using the command line interface (CLI). Pre-requisites ■...port - You must do this section assumes the unit has been powered up the Switch with RJ-45 connectors. ■ A suitable Web browser - You can then manually enter IP information using the web interface or the command line interface (CLI). ■ Connecting to have the following ways: ■...
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... (NIC) in the Location Address field. 38 CHAPTER 3: SETTING UP FOR MANAGEMENT Connecting the Workstation to the Switch 1 Connect the workstation to a front panel port using the Web interface or the command line interface (CLI) via a front panel port To connect the cable: a Attach an RJ-45 connector... at the other unconfigured Switch. You can return to them later. Using the Web Interface 1 Power-up the Switch with IP Information You need to ...
... (NIC) in the Location Address field. 38 CHAPTER 3: SETTING UP FOR MANAGEMENT Connecting the Workstation to the Switch 1 Connect the workstation to a front panel port using the Web interface or the command line interface (CLI) via a front panel port To connect the cable: a Attach an RJ-45 connector... at the other unconfigured Switch. You can return to them later. Using the Web Interface 1 Power-up the Switch with IP Information You need to ...
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... displayed as your chosen management method. If you have logged on correctly, the top-level menu of the command line interface is ready for the Switch. Using Command Line Interface via Telnet 1 To start a Telnet session to the unit, click Start in Figure 14. The initial set up of Getting Started pages are...
... displayed as your chosen management method. If you have logged on correctly, the top-level menu of the command line interface is ready for the Switch. Using Command Line Interface via Telnet 1 To start a Telnet session to the unit, click Start in Figure 14. The initial set up of Getting Started pages are...
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... of the information entered. The screen displays a summary of your Switch is now complete and the Switch is , connected to a network. or ■ enter the gettingStarted command. If using the gettingStarted command you to the Console Port To set up your chosen management method...a modem. You can do this example describes a local connection to set up your Switch manually you can either: ■ enter the protocol ip basicConfig command. Pre-requisites ■ A workstation with the Switch via a modem). The screen prompts you to enter IP information. 5 Enter the ...
... of the information entered. The screen displays a summary of your Switch is now complete and the Switch is , connected to a network. or ■ enter the gettingStarted command. If using the gettingStarted command you to the Console Port To set up your chosen management method...a modem. You can do this example describes a local connection to set up your Switch manually you can either: ■ enter the protocol ip basicConfig command. Pre-requisites ■ A workstation with the Switch via a modem). The screen prompts you to enter IP information. 5 Enter the ...
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... interface is displayed as shown in the example in Figure 16. Setting Up the Switch with IP Information You are now ready to manually set up the Switch with IP information using the command line interface. 1 The command line interface login sequence begins as soon as your user name and press Return at the...
... interface is displayed as shown in the example in Figure 16. Setting Up the Switch with IP Information You are now ready to manually set up the Switch with IP information using the command line interface. 1 The command line interface login sequence begins as soon as your user name and press Return at the...
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... IP address for you to the Switch using the gettingStarted command you will be prompted to enter system information, change passwords, and then given the option to manage the Switch, you can discover the IP information in two ways: ■ Using 3Com Network Supervisor - You can then view...not intend to use the 3Com Network Supervisor application provided on page 46. Refer to the console port of your Switch is now complete and the Switch is ready for the Switch. If using the command line interface (CLI). The screen displays a summary of Managing a Switch" on the Supervisor CD-...
... IP address for you to the Switch using the gettingStarted command you will be prompted to enter system information, change passwords, and then given the option to manage the Switch, you can discover the IP information in two ways: ■ Using 3Com Network Supervisor - You can then view...not intend to use the 3Com Network Supervisor application provided on page 46. Refer to the console port of your Switch is now complete and the Switch is ready for the Switch. If using the command line interface (CLI). The screen displays a summary of Managing a Switch" on the Supervisor CD-...
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...can view the automatically configured IP information via the command line interface (CLI) through a modem. ■ Documentation supplied with the terminal emulation software. ■ A suitable cable: ■ A standard null modem cable - Figure 17 Connecting a workstation to the Switch via a modem.) Pre-requisites ■ A ...RJ-45 connectors to connect your network does not have a DHCP or BootP server, the workstation running 3Com Network Supervisor must be on the console port of the Switch. if you are connecting to the console port using a standard null modem cable as shown in ...
...can view the automatically configured IP information via the command line interface (CLI) through a modem. ■ Documentation supplied with the terminal emulation software. ■ A suitable cable: ■ A standard null modem cable - Figure 17 Connecting a workstation to the Switch via a modem.) Pre-requisites ■ A ...RJ-45 connectors to connect your network does not have a DHCP or BootP server, the workstation running 3Com Network Supervisor must be on the console port of the Switch. if you are connecting to the console port using a standard null modem cable as shown in ...
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... range 1 to 254, and y is displayed as shown in the example in the range 0 to 255). 2 The command line interface login sequence begins as soon as the Switch detects a connection to its console port. The settings should be set to match the default settings for more information. The... software and configure the COM port settings to which are now ready to view the automatically allocated IP information using the command line interface. 1 Connect your Switch to the network using an Ethernet cable. Viewing Automatically Configured IP Information 45 b Tighten the retaining screws on the cable...
... range 1 to 254, and y is displayed as shown in the example in the range 0 to 255). 2 The command line interface login sequence begins as soon as the Switch detects a connection to its console port. The settings should be set to match the default settings for more information. The... software and configure the COM port settings to which are now ready to view the automatically allocated IP information using the command line interface. 1 Connect your Switch to the network using an Ethernet cable. Viewing Automatically Configured IP Information 45 b Tighten the retaining screws on the cable...
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...the following methods: ■ Command line interface management ■ Web interface management ■ SNMP management Command Line Each Switch has a command line interface (CLI) that allows you to set up your Switch, you can decide how you can use the command line interface via the console ...port to manage the Switch, you wish to Interface manage the Switch from a workstation, either...
...the following methods: ■ Command line interface management ■ Web interface management ■ SNMP management Command Line Each Switch has a command line interface (CLI) that allows you to set up your Switch, you can decide how you can use the command line interface via the console ...port to manage the Switch, you wish to Interface manage the Switch from a workstation, either...
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... console port Figure 20 CLI management over the network Refer to "Setting Up Command Line Interface Management" on page 49. Figure 21 Web interface management over the network Refer to manage Management the Switch using any network management workstation running the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) as...you to "Setting Up Web Interface Management" on page 48. SNMP Management You can use the 3Com Network Supervisor software that is provided on the CD-ROM that allow you can manage a Switch using a Web browser remotely over an IP network (see Figure 21). Methods of web pages...
... console port Figure 20 CLI management over the network Refer to "Setting Up Command Line Interface Management" on page 49. Figure 21 Web interface management over the network Refer to manage Management the Switch using any network management workstation running the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) as...you to "Setting Up Web Interface Management" on page 48. SNMP Management You can use the 3Com Network Supervisor software that is provided on the CD-ROM that allow you can manage a Switch using a Web browser remotely over an IP network (see Figure 21). Methods of web pages...
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.... 2 Check that you have already set up command line interface management using Telnet: 1 Ensure you can check this by entering a ping command at the DOS prompt in the following format: CLI Management over To manage a Switch using the command line interface over a network the Network using a...installed on page 40. 2 Your Switch is powered up the Switch with the Switch by trying to "Setting Up SNMP Management" on page 51. 48 CHAPTER 3: SETTING UP FOR MANAGEMENT Figure 22 SNMP management over the network. Setting Up Command Line Interface Management This section describes...
.... 2 Check that you have already set up command line interface management using Telnet: 1 Ensure you can check this by entering a ping command at the DOS prompt in the following format: CLI Management over To manage a Switch using the command line interface over a network the Network using a...installed on page 40. 2 Your Switch is powered up the Switch with the Switch by trying to "Setting Up SNMP Management" on page 51. 48 CHAPTER 3: SETTING UP FOR MANAGEMENT Figure 22 SNMP management over the network. Setting Up Command Line Interface Management This section describes...
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... have already modified the default passwords). Pre-requisites ■ Ensure you have already set up the Switch with IP information as your user name and press Return at the password prompt (or the password ...logged on correctly, the top-level menu of the command line interface for that the Switch is connected to manage is the IP address of the Switch) If opening a Telnet session via third party software... you will need to enter the IP address in the format suitable for the Switch you wish to the network using a Category 5 twisted pair Ethernet cable with RJ-45 connectors...
... have already modified the default passwords). Pre-requisites ■ Ensure you have already set up the Switch with IP information as your user name and press Return at the password prompt (or the password ...logged on correctly, the top-level menu of the command line interface for that the Switch is connected to manage is the IP address of the Switch) If opening a Telnet session via third party software... you will need to enter the IP address in the format suitable for the Switch you wish to the network using a Category 5 twisted pair Ethernet cable with RJ-45 connectors...
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.... You should also set the font sizes as your user name and press Return at the password prompt (or the password of the Switch that Enable JavaScript and Enable style sheets are enabled on a browser by trying to operate the web interface correctly, JavaScript and Cascading Style...installed. 2 Check you can check this by default. Finally in Netscape Navigator 4.76 on your management workstation. You can communicate with the Switch by entering a ping command at the DOS prompt in the following format: http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx 4 At the login and password prompts, enter admin as ...
.... You should also set the font sizes as your user name and press Return at the password prompt (or the password of the Switch that Enable JavaScript and Enable style sheets are enabled on a browser by trying to operate the web interface correctly, JavaScript and Cascading Style...installed. 2 Check you can check this by default. Finally in Netscape Navigator 4.76 on your management workstation. You can communicate with the Switch by entering a ping command at the DOS prompt in the following format: http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx 4 At the login and password prompts, enter admin as ...
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... access, you need to provide SNMP management for more information. refer to the Switch using the command line interface system management snmp community command - You can use 3Com Network Supervisor it automatically loads the correct MIBs and necessary files onto your Switch using an SNMP network management application, you do this using a port in VLAN...
... access, you need to provide SNMP management for more information. refer to the Switch using the command line interface system management snmp community command - You can use 3Com Network Supervisor it automatically loads the correct MIBs and necessary files onto your Switch using an SNMP network management application, you do this using a port in VLAN...