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... in this documentation without obligation on removable media described in conjunction with which they are unable to locate a copy, please contact 3Com and a copy will be provided to , the implied warranties, terms or conditions of merchantability, satisfactory quality, and fitness for ...the recovery, reclamation and safe disposal of this product is a registered trademark in other countries, licensed exclusively through X/Open Company, Ltd. No part of all operations. UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT LEGEND If you are a United States government agency, then this ...
... in this documentation without obligation on removable media described in conjunction with which they are unable to locate a copy, please contact 3Com and a copy will be provided to , the implied warranties, terms or conditions of merchantability, satisfactory quality, and fitness for ...the recovery, reclamation and safe disposal of this product is a registered trademark in other countries, licensed exclusively through X/Open Company, Ltd. No part of all operations. UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT LEGEND If you are a United States government agency, then this ...
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... securite. WARNING: Safety Information. AVVERTENZA: Informazioni di sicurezza. CAUTION: Opening the switch or tampering with the warranty sticker can void your 3Com switch. Antes de instalar o extraer cualquier componente del Switch o de realizar tareas de mantenimiento, debe leer la informacion de seguridad facilitada en el 3Com Switch Family Safety and Regulatory Information. OSTRZEŻENIE: Informacje o zabezpieczeniach...
... securite. WARNING: Safety Information. AVVERTENZA: Informazioni di sicurezza. CAUTION: Opening the switch or tampering with the warranty sticker can void your 3Com switch. Antes de instalar o extraer cualquier componente del Switch o de realizar tareas de mantenimiento, debe leer la informacion de seguridad facilitada en el 3Com Switch Family Safety and Regulatory Information. OSTRZEŻENIE: Informacje o zabezpieczeniach...
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... the workstation to the Console port of the cable to the workstation. 2 Open your terminal emulation software and configure the COM port settings to the documentation that accompanies the terminal emulation software for the switch, which you have the following information: ■ IP address ■ subnet mask ... the cable's RJ-45 connector to the console port using the command line interface. ■ You need to boot. The Switch 2916 and 2924 takes approximately one minute to have connected the cable. b Attach the other end of the switch. The settings must be performed.
... the workstation to the Console port of the cable to the workstation. 2 Open your terminal emulation software and configure the COM port settings to the documentation that accompanies the terminal emulation software for the switch, which you have the following information: ■ IP address ■ subnet mask ... the cable's RJ-45 connector to the console port using the command line interface. ■ You need to boot. The Switch 2916 and 2924 takes approximately one minute to have connected the cable. b Attach the other end of the switch. The settings must be performed.
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... SNMP Management V1 or V2 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 address networks of all ports on page 135. Be sure the management workstation is connected... VLAN 1. By default, all sizes and complexity. The main Web interface page is powered up. 4 Open your switch's IP address. To display and configure SNMP management parameters, refer to the switch using the Console Port" on page 23. 2 Check that your management workstation is on page 181. ...
... SNMP Management V1 or V2 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 address networks of all ports on page 135. Be sure the management workstation is connected... VLAN 1. By default, all sizes and complexity. The main Web interface page is powered up. 4 Open your switch's IP address. To display and configure SNMP management parameters, refer to the switch using the Console Port" on page 23. 2 Check that your management workstation is on page 181. ...
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The 3Com Web Interface Home Page opens: 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. Starting the 3Com Web Interface 29 Accessing the 3Com This section contains information on starting the 3Com Web interface. The Enter Network Password Page opens: Figure 7 Enter Network Password Page 3 Enter your user name and password. The device default factory settings is configured with a User Name that is admin and a password that is blank. Passwords are case sensitive. 4 Click Login.
The 3Com Web Interface Home Page opens: 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. Starting the 3Com Web Interface 29 Accessing the 3Com This section contains information on starting the 3Com Web interface. The Enter Network Password Page opens: Figure 7 Enter Network Password Page 3 Enter your user name and password. The device default factory settings is configured with a User Name that is admin and a password that is blank. Passwords are case sensitive. 4 Click Login.
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Table 8 3Com Web Interface Information Tabs Tab Tab Name Help Description Opens the online help. Logout Logs the user out and terminates the current session. To access the Device Representation: 1 Click Device Summary > Device View. ... configuration settings. Figure 10 Device Representation 2 By selecting a specific port with your mouse, you can view the port statistics. 32 CHAPTER 2: USING THE 3COM WEB INTERFACE Device The 3Com Web Interface Home Page contains a graphical panel Representation representation of configuring device information, and include the following: Table...
Table 8 3Com Web Interface Information Tabs Tab Tab Name Help Description Opens the online help. Logout Logs the user out and terminates the current session. To access the Device Representation: 1 Click Device Summary > Device View. ... configuration settings. Figure 10 Device Representation 2 By selecting a specific port with your mouse, you can view the port statistics. 32 CHAPTER 2: USING THE 3COM WEB INTERFACE Device The 3Com Web Interface Home Page contains a graphical panel Representation representation of configuring device information, and include the following: Table...
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This section contains the following topics: ■ Viewing Configuration Information ■ Adding Configuration Information ■ Modifying Configuration Information ■ Removing Configuration Information Viewing Configuration Information To view configuration information: 1 Click Port > Administration > Summary. The Port Settings Summary Page opens: Figure 11 Port Settings Summary Page Using Screen and Table Options 33 Using Screen and Table Options 3Com contains screens and tables for configuring devices.
This section contains the following topics: ■ Viewing Configuration Information ■ Adding Configuration Information ■ Modifying Configuration Information ■ Removing Configuration Information Viewing Configuration Information To view configuration information: 1 Click Port > Administration > Summary. The Port Settings Summary Page opens: Figure 11 Port Settings Summary Page Using Screen and Table Options 33 Using Screen and Table Options 3Com contains screens and tables for configuring devices.
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The IP Setup Page opens: Figure 12 IP Setup Page 2 Enter requisite information in the text field. 3 Click Apply. 34 CHAPTER 2: USING THE 3COM WEB INTERFACE Adding Configuration Information User-defined information can be added to configure IP Setup: 1 Click Administration > IP Setup. For example, to specific 3Com Web Interface pages, by opening the IP Setup Page. The IP information is configured, and the device is updated.
The IP Setup Page opens: Figure 12 IP Setup Page 2 Enter requisite information in the text field. 3 Click Apply. 34 CHAPTER 2: USING THE 3COM WEB INTERFACE Adding Configuration Information User-defined information can be added to configure IP Setup: 1 Click Administration > IP Setup. For example, to specific 3Com Web Interface pages, by opening the IP Setup Page. The IP information is configured, and the device is updated.
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The access fields are modified. The System Access Modify Page opens: Figure 13 System Access Modify Page 2 Modify the fields. 3 Click Apply. Using Screen and Table Options 35 Modifying Configuration Information 1 Click Administration > System Access > Modify.
The access fields are modified. The System Access Modify Page opens: Figure 13 System Access Modify Page 2 Modify the fields. 3 Click Apply. Using Screen and Table Options 35 Modifying Configuration Information 1 Click Administration > System Access > Modify.
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The System Access Remove Page opens: Figure 14 System Access Remove Page 2 Select the user account to be deleted. 3 Click Remove. 36 CHAPTER 2: USING THE 3COM WEB INTERFACE Removing Configuration Information 1 Click Administration > System Access > Remove. The user account is deleted, and the device is updated.
The System Access Remove Page opens: Figure 14 System Access Remove Page 2 Select the user account to be deleted. 3 Click Remove. 36 CHAPTER 2: USING THE 3COM WEB INTERFACE Removing Configuration Information 1 Click Administration > System Access > Remove. The user account is deleted, and the device is updated.
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... Saving the Configuration Configuration changes are only saved to the device once the user saves the changes to continue? 2 Click OK. The Save Configuration Page opens: Figure 15 Save Configuration Page A message appears: The operation saves your configuration. The Save Configuration tab allows the latest configuration to be saved to flash...
... Saving the Configuration Configuration changes are only saved to the device once the user saves the changes to continue? 2 Click OK. The Save Configuration Page opens: Figure 15 Save Configuration Page A message appears: The operation saves your configuration. The Save Configuration tab allows the latest configuration to be saved to flash...
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.... To reset the device: 1 Click Administration > Reset. To prevent the current configuration from a remote location. The Reset Page opens: Figure 16 Reset Page 2 Click Reboot. A confirmation message is displayed. 38 CHAPTER 2: USING THE 3COM WEB INTERFACE Resetting the Device The Reset Page enables resetting the device from being lost, use the Save...
.... To reset the device: 1 Click Administration > Reset. To prevent the current configuration from a remote location. The Reset Page opens: Figure 16 Reset Page 2 Click Reboot. A confirmation message is displayed. 38 CHAPTER 2: USING THE 3COM WEB INTERFACE Resetting the Device The Reset Page enables resetting the device from being lost, use the Save...
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... with the factory default settings, including the factory default IP Address. 2 Click the Initialize button. The system is restored to factory defaults. The Reset Page opens: Figure 18 Reset Page The Reset Page contains the following fields: ■ Initialize with Current IP Address - Restoring Factory Defaults 39 Restoring Factory Defaults The...
... with the factory default settings, including the factory default IP Address. 2 Click the Initialize button. The system is restored to factory defaults. The Reset Page opens: Figure 18 Reset Page The Reset Page contains the following fields: ■ Initialize with Current IP Address - Restoring Factory Defaults 39 Restoring Factory Defaults The...
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The Logout Page opens. 2 The following message appears: 3 Click OK. The 3Com Web Interface Home Page closes. 40 CHAPTER 2: USING THE 3COM WEB INTERFACE Logging Off the Device To log off the device: 1 Click Logout.
The Logout Page opens. 2 The following message appears: 3 Click OK. The 3Com Web Interface Home Page closes. 40 CHAPTER 2: USING THE 3COM WEB INTERFACE Logging Off the Device To log off the device: 1 Click Logout.
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... system name, location, and contact, the system MAC address, System Object ID, System Up Time, and software, boot, and hardware versions. The Device Summary Page opens: Figure 19 Device Summary Page The Device Summary Page contains the following fields: To view the Device Summary Settings: 1 Click Device Summary.
... system name, location, and contact, the system MAC address, System Object ID, System Up Time, and software, boot, and hardware versions. The Device Summary Page opens: Figure 19 Device Summary Page The Device Summary Page contains the following fields: To view the Device Summary Settings: 1 Click Device Summary.
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... a link was detected. Indicates that combine transmitter and receiver functions. SX/LX SFP. To view color keys: 1 Click Device Summary > Color Key. Port has been selected by User or Protocol. The Color Key Page opens: Figure 20 Color Key Page The Color Key Page contains the following fields: ...■ RJ45 - Maximum speed 10/100/1000M RJ45 or RJ45 SFP. Port or Transceiver has failed POST or Transceivers not recognized. Displays...
... a link was detected. Indicates that combine transmitter and receiver functions. SX/LX SFP. To view color keys: 1 Click Device Summary > Color Key. Port has been selected by User or Protocol. The Color Key Page opens: Figure 20 Color Key Page The Color Key Page contains the following fields: ...■ RJ45 - Maximum speed 10/100/1000M RJ45 or RJ45 SFP. Port or Transceiver has failed POST or Transceivers not recognized. Displays...
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... and write access rights. ■ Monitor - Displays the user access level. The possible predefined field value is Management. ■ Management - The System Access Summary Page opens: Figure 21 System Access Summary Page The System Access Summary Page contains the following fields: ■ User Name - The lowest user access level is Monitor...
... and write access rights. ■ Monitor - Displays the user access level. The possible predefined field value is Management. ■ Management - The System Access Summary Page opens: Figure 21 System Access Summary Page The System Access Summary Page contains the following fields: ■ User Name - The lowest user access level is Monitor...
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... for users using the System Access Interface. Monitor users have no access to this page. 1 Click Administration > System Access > Setup. The System Access Setup Page opens: Figure 22 System Access Setup Page The System Access Setup Page contains the following fields: ■ User Name -
... for users using the System Access Interface. Monitor users have no access to this page. 1 Click Administration > System Access > Setup. The System Access Setup Page opens: Figure 22 System Access Setup Page The System Access Setup Page contains the following fields: ■ User Name -
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... DEVICE SECURITY Modifying System The System Access Modify Page allows network administrators to this page. 1 Click Administration > System Access > Modify. The System Access Modify Page opens: Figure 23 System Access Modify Page The System Access Modify Page contains the following fields: ■ User Name - The User settings are modified, and the...
... DEVICE SECURITY Modifying System The System Access Modify Page allows network administrators to this page. 1 Click Administration > System Access > Modify. The System Access Modify Page opens: Figure 23 System Access Modify Page The System Access Modify Page contains the following fields: ■ User Name - The User settings are modified, and the...
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.... The lowest user access level is Monitoring and the highest is updated. To remove users: 1 Click Administration > System Access > Remove. The System Access Remove Page opens: Figure 24 System Access Remove Page The System Access Remove Page contains the following fields: ■ Remove User(s) - Displays the user name. ■ Access Level...
.... The lowest user access level is Monitoring and the highest is updated. To remove users: 1 Click Administration > System Access > Remove. The System Access Remove Page opens: Figure 24 System Access Remove Page The System Access Remove Page contains the following fields: ■ Remove User(s) - Displays the user name. ■ Access Level...