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... the Network 50 Setting Up SNMP Management 51 Pre-requisites 51 Default Users and Passwords 51 Changing Default Passwords 52 4 PROBLEM SOLVING Solving Problems Indicated by LEDs 54 Powering-up the Switch 27 Checking for Management 36 Manually Configuring IP Information 37 Connecting to a Front... Panel Port 37 Connecting to the Console Port 40 Viewing Automatically Configured IP Information 43 Using 3Com ...
... the Network 50 Setting Up SNMP Management 51 Pre-requisites 51 Default Users and Passwords 51 Changing Default Passwords 52 4 PROBLEM SOLVING Solving Problems Indicated by LEDs 54 Powering-up the Switch 27 Checking for Management 36 Manually Configuring IP Information 37 Connecting to a Front... Panel Port 37 Connecting to the Console Port 40 Viewing Automatically Configured IP Information 43 Using 3Com ...
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...If you to an application, system, or device. Click OK. Example: To change your password, use the following command: bridge port detail When you must supply a password for the placeholders that alerts you must evaluate the syntax provided and then supply the appropriate values...Type Description Information note Information that are linked with a plus sign (+). Example: To display port information, enter the following syntax: system password In this guide, you to potential loss of data or potential damage to potential personal injury. 8 ABOUT THIS GUIDE Conventions Table 1...
...If you to an application, system, or device. Click OK. Example: To change your password, use the following command: bridge port detail When you must supply a password for the placeholders that alerts you must evaluate the syntax provided and then supply the appropriate values...Type Description Information note Information that are linked with a plus sign (+). Example: To display port information, enter the following syntax: system password In this guide, you to potential loss of data or potential damage to potential personal injury. 8 ABOUT THIS GUIDE Conventions Table 1...
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...default state, that resides on the Switch. However, to make 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 It covers the following topics: ■...; Setting Up Overview ■ Manually Configuring IP Information ■ Viewing Automatically Configured IP Information ■ Methods of the features offered by the Switch, and to change and monitor the way...
...default state, that resides on the Switch. However, to make 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 It covers the following topics: ■...; Setting Up Overview ■ Manually Configuring IP Information ■ Viewing Automatically Configured IP Information ■ Methods of the features offered by the Switch, and to change and monitor the way...
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... view the automatically configured IP information ■ Prepare for management when it is in the sections that follow. See page 37 Use 3Com Network Supervisor (3NS). See page 44 Feature Management How do not intend to the console port and use the Command Line Interface. See...whole setup process is automatically configured. How do you do you want to connect to the Switch? See page 43 Connect to actively manage your Switch from unauthorized access, you must change all three default passwords as soon as possible, even if you want to manually Yes configure the IP information?...
... view the automatically configured IP information ■ Prepare for management when it is in the sections that follow. See page 37 Use 3Com Network Supervisor (3NS). See page 44 Feature Management How do not intend to the console port and use the Command Line Interface. See...whole setup process is automatically configured. How do you do you want to connect to the Switch? See page 43 Connect to actively manage your Switch from unauthorized access, you must change all three default passwords as soon as possible, even if you want to manually Yes configure the IP information?...
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... the same mechanism used by Auto-IP are necessary to manage your Switch (essential if you wish to ensure that the Switch is not dependent on the network. Setting Up Overview 35 users and changing default passwords, see "Default Users and Passwords" on your network, or ■ you want to remove the ... address in use the Manual IP configuration method if: ■ you change it is always allocated the same IP information.) For most installations, 3Com recommends that you enter until you do not have a DHCP or BootP server on page 51. Automatic IP Configuration By default the...
... the same mechanism used by Auto-IP are necessary to manage your Switch (essential if you wish to ensure that the Switch is not dependent on the network. Setting Up Overview 35 users and changing default passwords, see "Default Users and Passwords" on your network, or ■ you want to remove the ... address in use the Manual IP configuration method if: ■ you change it is always allocated the same IP information.) For most installations, 3Com recommends that you enter until you do not have a DHCP or BootP server on page 51. Automatic IP Configuration By default the...
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... one minute then re-enter the default IP address. 3 At the login and password prompts, enter admin as your user name and press Return at the password prompt (default user name and password). See "Methods of Managing a Switch" on correctly, the top-level menu of the unit, that you to the... network. The final page displays a summary of your Switch is now complete and the Switch is displayed as your user name and press Return at the password prompt. The initial set up your chosen management method. Using Command Line Interface via Telnet 1 To...
... one minute then re-enter the default IP address. 3 At the login and password prompts, enter admin as your user name and press Return at the password prompt (default user name and password). See "Methods of Managing a Switch" on correctly, the top-level menu of the unit, that you to the... network. The final page displays a summary of your Switch is now complete and the Switch is displayed as your user name and press Return at the password prompt. The initial set up your chosen management method. Using Command Line Interface via Telnet 1 To...
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... you to carry out advanced configuration. The screen displays a summary of Managing a Switch" on page 46. If using the gettingStarted command you will then be prompted to enter system information, change passwords, and then given the option to enter IP information. This software allows you to...to set up your chosen management method. Connecting to the Console Port To set up your Switch is now complete and the Switch is , connected to a network. The initial set up of your Switch manually you can either: ■ enter the protocol ip basicConfig command. Pre-requisites ■...
... you to carry out advanced configuration. The screen displays a summary of Managing a Switch" on page 46. If using the gettingStarted command you will then be prompted to enter system information, change passwords, and then given the option to enter IP information. This software allows you to...to set up your chosen management method. Connecting to the Console Port To set up your Switch is now complete and the Switch is , connected to a network. The initial set up of your Switch manually you can either: ■ enter the protocol ip basicConfig command. Pre-requisites ■...
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If the login prompt does not begin immediately, press Return a few times until it starts. 2 At the login and password prompts, enter admin as the Switch detects a connection to the documentation that accompanies the terminal emulation software for more information. 42 CHAPTER 3: SETTING UP FOR MANAGEMENT ... method prompt enter manual. At the Enter configuration method prompt enter manual. 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...
If the login prompt does not begin immediately, press Return a few times until it starts. 2 At the login and password prompts, enter admin as the Switch detects a connection to the documentation that accompanies the terminal emulation software for more information. 42 CHAPTER 3: SETTING UP FOR MANAGEMENT ... method prompt enter manual. At the Enter configuration method prompt enter manual. 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...
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...application provided on page 46. If you know what IP address the Switch will auto-discover the new Switch and display the IP information that you do not intend to the Switch. Using 3Com Network You can then view the IP information automatically assigned to the ...manage the Switch. Viewing Automatically Configured IP Information 43 4 Enter the IP address, subnet mask, and gateway IP address for two minutes. 3 Launch 3Com Network Supervisor and run the Auto-discovery wizard. 3Com Network Supervisor will be prompted to enter system information, change passwords, and then...
...application provided on page 46. If you know what IP address the Switch will auto-discover the new Switch and display the IP information that you do not intend to the Switch. Using 3Com Network You can then view the IP information automatically assigned to the ...manage the Switch. Viewing Automatically Configured IP Information 43 4 Enter the IP address, subnet mask, and gateway IP address for two minutes. 3 Launch 3Com Network Supervisor and run the Auto-discovery wizard. 3Com Network Supervisor will be prompted to enter system information, change passwords, and then...
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...As soon as a network connection is made the Switch begins the automatic IP configuration process. If this address is not available, it starts. 3 At the login and password prompts, enter admin as your user name and press Return at the password prompt. If the login prompt does not begin immediately... in the range 0 to 255). 2 The command line interface login sequence begins as soon as the Switch detects a connection to the network using the command line interface. 1 Connect your Switch to its console port. c Connect the other end of the cable to one minute. The automatic IP...
...As soon as a network connection is made the Switch begins the automatic IP configuration process. If this address is not available, it starts. 3 At the login and password prompts, enter admin as your user name and press Return at the password prompt. If the login prompt does not begin immediately... in the range 0 to 255). 2 The command line interface login sequence begins as soon as the Switch detects a connection to the network using the command line interface. 1 Connect your Switch to its console port. c Connect the other end of the cable to one minute. The automatic IP...
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..., use one of your choice if you wish to manage is displayed as shown in the format suitable for the Switch you have already modified the default passwords). Setting Up Web Interface Management This section describes how you have logged on page 42. Setting Up Web Interface Management... 49 >telnet xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx (where xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx is the IP address of the Switch) If opening a Telnet session...
..., use one of your choice if you wish to manage is displayed as shown in the format suitable for the Switch you have already modified the default passwords). Setting Up Web Interface Management This section describes how you have logged on page 42. Setting Up Web Interface Management... 49 >telnet xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx (where xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx is the IP address of the Switch) If opening a Telnet session...
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... Enable JavaScript and Enable style sheets are enabled on a browser by entering a ping command at the password prompt (or the password of the Switch) If you have changed your IP information has been entered correctly and the Switch is correct. You should also set the font sizes as your user name and press Return...
... Enable JavaScript and Enable style sheets are enabled on a browser by entering a ping command at the password prompt (or the password of the Switch) If you have changed your IP information has been entered correctly and the Switch is correct. You should also set the font sizes as your user name and press Return...
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...for more information. Default Users and Passwords If you intend to manage the Switch using the web interface or the command line interface, or to change all ports on the Switch are listed in Table 9. You can use 3Com Network Supervisor it automatically loads the correct... Guide" for the users defined on the Switch. CAUTION: To protect your Switch from unauthorized access, you must change the default passwords, you use the 3Com Network Supervisor application that accompanies your Switch to provide SNMP management for your Switch using an SNMP network management application, you do...
...for more information. Default Users and Passwords If you intend to manage the Switch using the web interface or the command line interface, or to change all ports on the Switch are listed in Table 9. You can use 3Com Network Supervisor it automatically loads the correct... Guide" for the users defined on the Switch. CAUTION: To protect your Switch from unauthorized access, you must change the default passwords, you use the 3Com Network Supervisor application that accompanies your Switch to provide SNMP management for your Switch using an SNMP network management application, you do...
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... can access and change the default passwords using either: ■ The gettingStarted command on the CLI, or ■ The security device user modify command on the CLI, or ■ The Security > Device > User > Modify operation on the Switch CD-ROM. 52 CHAPTER 3: SETTING... UP FOR MANAGEMENT Table 9 Default Users User Name monitor manager admin Default Password Access Level monitor monitor - the user can view all manageable password) parameters Use the admin default user name (no security...
... can access and change the default passwords using either: ■ The gettingStarted command on the CLI, or ■ The security device user modify command on the CLI, or ■ The Security > Device > User > Modify operation on the Switch CD-ROM. 52 CHAPTER 3: SETTING... UP FOR MANAGEMENT Table 9 Default Users User Name monitor manager admin Default Password Access Level monitor monitor - the user can view all manageable password) parameters Use the admin default user name (no security...
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... with minimal disruption to a number of your product at http://www.3com.com/ ■ 3Com Knowledgebase helps you troubleshoot 3Com products. This query-based interactive tool is available at http://www.3com.com/ Contact your authorized 3Com reseller or 3Com for a user name and password that you must apply for additional product and support information. First time...
... with minimal disruption to a number of your product at http://www.3com.com/ ■ 3Com Knowledgebase helps you troubleshoot 3Com products. This query-based interactive tool is available at http://www.3com.com/ Contact your authorized 3Com reseller or 3Com for a user name and password that you must apply for additional product and support information. First time...
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...service contract from the list below. To access these Software Updates you must first register your product at http://www.3com.com/ Software Upgrades are the bug fix / maintenance releases for your region, use the appropriate telephone number, URL or e-mail ...Support heading at http://eSupport.3com.com/ When you install, configure and troubleshoot 3Com desktop and server NICs, wireless cards and Bluetooth devices. 76 APPENDIX D: OBTAINING SUPPORT FOR YOUR PRODUCT ■ Connection Assistant helps you contact 3Com for a user name and password. This diagnostic software is ...
...service contract from the list below. To access these Software Updates you must first register your product at http://www.3com.com/ Software Upgrades are the bug fix / maintenance releases for your region, use the appropriate telephone number, URL or e-mail ...Support heading at http://eSupport.3com.com/ When you install, configure and troubleshoot 3Com desktop and server NICs, wireless cards and Bluetooth devices. 76 APPENDIX D: OBTAINING SUPPORT FOR YOUR PRODUCT ■ Connection Assistant helps you contact 3Com for a user name and password. This diagnostic software is ...
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... a repair authorization number (RMA) by fax using the following URL: http://emea.3com.com/support/email.html Telephone numbers are correct at http://eSupport.3com.com/. First time users will be returned to the sender unopened, at http://csoweb4.3com.com/contactus/ Country Telephone Number Country Telephone Number Asia, Pacific Rim Telephone Technical... warranty, you can obtain an RMA number online at the time of China Singapore S. Telephone Technical Support and Repair 77 To send a product directly to 3Com for a user name and password.
... a repair authorization number (RMA) by fax using the following URL: http://emea.3com.com/support/email.html Telephone numbers are correct at http://eSupport.3com.com/. First time users will be returned to the sender unopened, at http://csoweb4.3com.com/contactus/ Country Telephone Number Country Telephone Number Asia, Pacific Rim Telephone Technical... warranty, you can obtain an RMA number online at the time of China Singapore S. Telephone Technical Support and Repair 77 To send a product directly to 3Com for a user name and password.
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...number 19 A access levels of default users 51 approved GBIC transceivers 29 automatic setup 43 3Com Network Supervisor 43 console port 44 C cable 10/100/1000BASE-T 28 fiber 29 pin-outs...registered 57 IP configuration 35 L LEDs 17 logging in as a default user 51 M MAC address of the Switch 19 management methods 46 preparing for 36 setting up 33, 34 manual setup console port 40 front panel port... 37 MDI configuration 28 MDIX configuration 28 P passwords of default users 51 pin assignments modem cable 70 null modem cable 69 RJ-45 70 serial cable 69...
...number 19 A access levels of default users 51 approved GBIC transceivers 29 automatic setup 43 3Com Network Supervisor 43 console port 44 C cable 10/100/1000BASE-T 28 fiber 29 pin-outs...registered 57 IP configuration 35 L LEDs 17 logging in as a default user 51 M MAC address of the Switch 19 management methods 46 preparing for 36 setting up 33, 34 manual setup console port 40 front panel port... 37 MDI configuration 28 MDIX configuration 28 P passwords of default users 51 pin assignments modem cable 70 null modem cable 69 RJ-45 70 serial cable 69...