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CONTENTS ABOUT THIS GUIDE Conventions 7 Documentation Comments 8 Product Registration 8 1 INTRODUCING THE BASELINE SWITCH Overview of the Baseline Switch 9 Features and Capabilities 9 Autosensing of MDI/MDIX Connections 9 Autonegotiating 10/100 Mbps Ports 9 Power-over-Ethernet ...the Web Interface 28 Menu 28 Buttons 31 Port Status 31 Accessing the Switch using the 3Com Switch Detect Application 31 Running the 3Com Switch Detect Application 32 4 CONFIGURING THE SWITCH FROM THE WEB INTERFACE Configuration Overview 35 Device Summary Information 35 Administration Settings 37 Modifying the IP ...
CONTENTS ABOUT THIS GUIDE Conventions 7 Documentation Comments 8 Product Registration 8 1 INTRODUCING THE BASELINE SWITCH Overview of the Baseline Switch 9 Features and Capabilities 9 Autosensing of MDI/MDIX Connections 9 Autonegotiating 10/100 Mbps Ports 9 Power-over-Ethernet ...the Web Interface 28 Menu 28 Buttons 31 Port Status 31 Accessing the Switch using the 3Com Switch Detect Application 31 Running the 3Com Switch Detect Application 32 4 CONFIGURING THE SWITCH FROM THE WEB INTERFACE Configuration Overview 35 Device Summary Information 35 Administration Settings 37 Modifying the IP ...
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... Spanning Tree 51 IGMP Snooping & Query 54 Broadcast Storm 55 QoS VoIP Traffic Settings 56 PoE (3CBLSF26-PWR only) 59 Configuring Port Settings 60 Administration 60 Link Aggregation 63 Statistics 66 Security 66 RADIUS Client 66 802.1X Settings 67 Monitoring 69 Address Table 69 Port ...
... Spanning Tree 51 IGMP Snooping & Query 54 Broadcast Storm 55 QoS VoIP Traffic Settings 56 PoE (3CBLSF26-PWR only) 59 Configuring Port Settings 60 Administration 60 Link Aggregation 63 Statistics 66 Security 66 RADIUS Client 66 802.1X Settings 67 Monitoring 69 Address Table 69 Port ...
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Where features vary significantly between the switches, examples are shipped with your 3Com Switch and perform initial management configurations. Diese Anleitung ist für die Benutzung durch Netzwerkadministratoren vorgesehen, die für...guide. It covers the following switches: Baseline Switch 2226-SFP Plus (3CBLSF26) Baseline Switch 2426-PWR Plus (3CBLSF26PWR) Baseline Switch 2250-SFP Plus (3CBLSF50) Unless noted otherwise, the features, specifications and procedures described hereafter are based on the 3Com World Wide Web site: www.3Com.com Conventions Table 1 and Table...
Where features vary significantly between the switches, examples are shipped with your 3Com Switch and perform initial management configurations. Diese Anleitung ist für die Benutzung durch Netzwerkadministratoren vorgesehen, die für...guide. It covers the following switches: Baseline Switch 2226-SFP Plus (3CBLSF26) Baseline Switch 2426-PWR Plus (3CBLSF26PWR) Baseline Switch 2250-SFP Plus (3CBLSF50) Unless noted otherwise, the features, specifications and procedures described hereafter are based on the 3Com World Wide Web site: www.3Com.com Conventions Table 1 and Table...
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... medium dependent interface (MDI) and medium dependent interface crossover (MDIX) connections. 1 INTRODUCING THE BASELINE SWITCH This chapter provides an overview of the features and capabilities of MDI/MDIX Connections All ports on the Switch can therefore be used to connect to -use configurable switch. Overview of -band configuration. Autosensing of the 3Com Baseline Switch 2226-SFP Plus, 3Com Baseline Switch 2426-PWR Plus, and 3Com Baseline Switch 2250-SFP...
... medium dependent interface (MDI) and medium dependent interface crossover (MDIX) connections. 1 INTRODUCING THE BASELINE SWITCH This chapter provides an overview of the features and capabilities of MDI/MDIX Connections All ports on the Switch can therefore be used to connect to -use configurable switch. Overview of -band configuration. Autosensing of the 3Com Baseline Switch 2226-SFP Plus, 3Com Baseline Switch 2426-PWR Plus, and 3Com Baseline Switch 2250-SFP...
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... on your computer ■ Configure the com port connection parameters in any combination. The SFP port supports full duplex mode only. SFP ports are numbered 25 and 26 on 3CBLSF26 and 3CBLSF26PWR, 49 and 50 on 3CBLSF50. 12 INTRODUCING THE BASELINE SWITCH network devices, such as follows...) port on your computer ■ A terminal emulation application capable of using SFP transceivers to provide connectivity between the PD and the Switch 2426-PWR, subject to create a high-capacity aggregated link backbone connection. The default active port is active, the associated RJ-45 port of ...
... on your computer ■ Configure the com port connection parameters in any combination. The SFP port supports full duplex mode only. SFP ports are numbered 25 and 26 on 3CBLSF26 and 3CBLSF26PWR, 49 and 50 on 3CBLSF50. 12 INTRODUCING THE BASELINE SWITCH network devices, such as follows...) port on your computer ■ A terminal emulation application capable of using SFP transceivers to provide connectivity between the PD and the Switch 2426-PWR, subject to create a high-capacity aggregated link backbone connection. The default active port is active, the associated RJ-45 port of ...
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...The console cable that was supplied with your Switch. ■ The 3Com Switch Detect application, that is included on the CD-ROM that was supplied with your Switch. ■ A computer that is connected to the Web interface using the 3Com Switch Detect Application The Switch support the following topics are available on the ...covered in Web interface that you can use to set the admin password, change the IP address that is assigned to the Switch, and configure its IP address. It also introduces the menu items and buttons that are covered: ■ Requirements for Accessing the Web ...
...The console cable that was supplied with your Switch. ■ The 3Com Switch Detect application, that is included on the CD-ROM that was supplied with your Switch. ■ A computer that is connected to the Web interface using the 3Com Switch Detect Application The Switch support the following topics are available on the ...covered in Web interface that you can use to set the admin password, change the IP address that is assigned to the Switch, and configure its IP address. It also introduces the menu items and buttons that are covered: ■ Requirements for Accessing the Web ...
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...an "Auto IP" address of your Switch. Figure 6 CLI Summary with Default IP Address If the Switch has obtained a DHCP lease, the IP address will be presented with no DHCP server available, or you see the IP address that shown in the VLAN ID. Configure a suitable terminal emulator application for ...use when you can be connected to a COM port on the console interface. During this period if the Switch has not been able to obtain an IP address, will you are ...
...an "Auto IP" address of your Switch. Figure 6 CLI Summary with Default IP Address If the Switch has obtained a DHCP lease, the IP address will be presented with no DHCP server available, or you see the IP address that shown in the VLAN ID. Configure a suitable terminal emulator application for ...use when you can be connected to a COM port on the console interface. During this period if the Switch has not been able to obtain an IP address, will you are ...
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... side of the interface. Some menu items will give you sub-menu tabs to easily perform advanced configuration tasks and view information about the Switch. Figure 9 3CBLSF26 Switch Screen Layout Sub-Menu Tabs Figure 10 3CBLSF26PWR Switch Screen Layout Sub-Menu Tabs Menu System Information Menu System Information Menu The menu is located on...
... side of the interface. Some menu items will give you sub-menu tabs to easily perform advanced configuration tasks and view information about the Switch. Figure 9 3CBLSF26 Switch Screen Layout Sub-Menu Tabs Figure 10 3CBLSF26PWR Switch Screen Layout Sub-Menu Tabs Menu System Information Menu System Information Menu The menu is located on...
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... current components. ■ Set the polling interval in seconds. ■ Display the description for the Switch System Time Allows you to setup, modify, or view the IP configuration parameters. Backup & Restore Allows you to backup and restore the Switch's configuration. System Access Contains tabs that allow you to : ■ Display user summary information. ■...
... current components. ■ Set the polling interval in seconds. ■ Display the description for the Switch System Time Allows you to setup, modify, or view the IP configuration parameters. Backup & Restore Allows you to backup and restore the Switch's configuration. System Access Contains tabs that allow you to : ■ Display user summary information. ■...
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...Agent Status. ■ Add community strings. ■ Remove community strings. Statistics Display statistics for ports. Radius Client Configures Radius Client settings and sets authentication parameters. 30 CHAPTER 3: CONNECTING TO THE WEB INTERFACE Menu Item SNMP Device VLAN Spanning... VLAN membership for the entire Switch. ■ Display individual port information. ■ Modify the port settings. Enables or disables IGMP snooping and IGMP query mode. Configures Quality of Voice VLAN settings. ■ Enable Voice VLANs. ■ Configure Voice VLAN port settings. ■...
...Agent Status. ■ Add community strings. ■ Remove community strings. Statistics Display statistics for ports. Radius Client Configures Radius Client settings and sets authentication parameters. 30 CHAPTER 3: CONNECTING TO THE WEB INTERFACE Menu Item SNMP Device VLAN Spanning... VLAN membership for the entire Switch. ■ Display individual port information. ■ Modify the port settings. Enables or disables IGMP snooping and IGMP query mode. Configures Quality of Voice VLAN settings. ■ Enable Voice VLANs. ■ Configure Voice VLAN port settings. ■...
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... operating systems. The application will not be able to locate your Switch if there is currently displayed, the following configuration options: ■ View detailed port information ■ Configure the port settings ■ View port statistics Accessing the Switch using the 3Com Switch Detect Application The 3Com Switch Detect application works by automatically locating your default web browser to...
... operating systems. The application will not be able to locate your Switch if there is currently displayed, the following configuration options: ■ View detailed port information ■ Configure the port settings ■ View port statistics Accessing the Switch using the 3Com Switch Detect Application The 3Com Switch Detect application works by automatically locating your default web browser to...
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... on the menu. If you only want to: ■ Set the administration password to the Web interface ■ Assign an IP address to the Switch ■ Configure the Switch's advanced features ■ Upgrade the firmware Device Summary Information The Device Summary screen, which automatically loads after you do not need to access the...
... on the menu. If you only want to: ■ Set the administration password to the Web interface ■ Assign an IP address to the Switch ■ Configure the Switch's advanced features ■ Upgrade the firmware Device Summary Information The Device Summary screen, which automatically loads after you do not need to access the...
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... number between 10 to 180 seconds for technical assistance from 3Com Support, you would like the Switch to refresh. (Range: 10 to 180 seconds; 0 to print out the information on this screen. 36 CHAPTER 4: CONFIGURING THE SWITCH FROM THE WEB INTERFACE Device View Contains fields that display ...the system, switch, and management information to disable polling. Polling...
... number between 10 to 180 seconds for technical assistance from 3Com Support, you would like the Switch to refresh. (Range: 10 to 180 seconds; 0 to print out the information on this screen. 36 CHAPTER 4: CONFIGURING THE SWITCH FROM THE WEB INTERFACE Device View Contains fields that display ...the system, switch, and management information to disable polling. Polling...
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... (default operation), or if this is referred to see what IP address the Switch will either by DHCP or by assigning a static IP address. Automatic IP Configuration When you need to assign an IP address to communicate with certain limitations) to... as auto mode. The Switch will allocate itself an Auto IP address. either obtain an IP address from a DHCP server. This is not successful, will use the console interface or the 3Com Switch Detect application (with the Switch, the Switch...
... (default operation), or if this is referred to see what IP address the Switch will either by DHCP or by assigning a static IP address. Automatic IP Configuration When you need to assign an IP address to communicate with certain limitations) to... as auto mode. The Switch will allocate itself an Auto IP address. either obtain an IP address from a DHCP server. This is not successful, will use the console interface or the 3Com Switch Detect application (with the Switch, the Switch...
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... on the top cover of the Switch. Figure 18 IP Setup Screen Backup Configuration To save the Switch configuration settings: 1 Click Administration, then Backup & Restore on Apply. The IP address, subnet mask and default gateway details that the Switch assigns to itself . 3Com recommends assigning an IP address to the Switch (either by using DHCP or a static...
... on the top cover of the Switch. Figure 18 IP Setup Screen Backup Configuration To save the Switch configuration settings: 1 Click Administration, then Backup & Restore on Apply. The IP address, subnet mask and default gateway details that the Switch assigns to itself . 3Com recommends assigning an IP address to the Switch (either by using DHCP or a static...
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... lost while the new firmware is being copied to the Switch). Newer versions of system firmware that 3Com may need to change the password. Administration Settings 39 Figure 21 Upgrade Screen 1 Click Administration, then Firmware Upgrade on your configuration settings, 3Com recommends that you to install on your Web browser to *.* to be able...
... lost while the new firmware is being copied to the Switch). Newer versions of system firmware that 3Com may need to change the password. Administration Settings 39 Figure 21 Upgrade Screen 1 Click Administration, then Firmware Upgrade on your configuration settings, 3Com recommends that you to install on your Web browser to *.* to be able...
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... the 3 options above will lose connectivity to DHCP enabled. The Switch shall be reset. During this period any configuration parameters you may not start up will return the Switch to the factory default configuration, including the IP address mode which shall be lost. CAUTION: Do... bar has finished running and the Power LED has stopped flashing and is password-protected. No configuration settings will return the Switch to the Switch during the upgrade procedure. 40 CHAPTER 4: CONFIGURING THE SWITCH FROM THE WEB INTERFACE A progress screen displays while the upgrade is taking place.
... the 3 options above will lose connectivity to DHCP enabled. The Switch shall be reset. During this period any configuration parameters you may not start up will return the Switch to the factory default configuration, including the IP address mode which shall be lost. CAUTION: Do... bar has finished running and the Power LED has stopped flashing and is password-protected. No configuration settings will return the Switch to the Switch during the upgrade procedure. 40 CHAPTER 4: CONFIGURING THE SWITCH FROM THE WEB INTERFACE A progress screen displays while the upgrade is taking place.
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... Create User This page allows you to create a user and define the access level and password for that you do not access the Web interface, 3Com recommends that you set an admin password when you set it, refer to "Resetting to Factory Defaults" on page 75 for information on how to.... Even if you change the password to prevent unauthorized access to your network. To ensure that unauthorized users do not intend to actively manage the Switch, 3Com recommends that user. If you forget the administration password after you first configure the Switch.
... Create User This page allows you to create a user and define the access level and password for that you do not access the Web interface, 3Com recommends that you set an admin password when you set it, refer to "Resetting to Factory Defaults" on page 75 for information on how to.... Even if you change the password to prevent unauthorized access to your network. To ensure that unauthorized users do not intend to actively manage the Switch, 3Com recommends that user. If you forget the administration password after you first configure the Switch.
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42 CHAPTER 4: CONFIGURING THE SWITCH FROM THE WEB INTERFACE Modify User This page allows you to modify a user's access level and password. Figure 25 Remove User Screen Figure 24 Modify User Screen Remove User To remove a user from the Switch, click on the user name, then click Remove.
42 CHAPTER 4: CONFIGURING THE SWITCH FROM THE WEB INTERFACE Modify User This page allows you to modify a user's access level and password. Figure 25 Remove User Screen Figure 24 Modify User Screen Remove User To remove a user from the Switch, click on the user name, then click Remove.
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... System Time Screen Administration Settings 43 SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is typically used to configure these user definable fields to help identify your switch. Figure 28 SNMP Setup Screen A screen appears with SNMP includes switches, routers and host computers. Figure 26 System Name Screen System Time Click Administration, then System Time...
... System Time Screen Administration Settings 43 SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is typically used to configure these user definable fields to help identify your switch. Figure 28 SNMP Setup Screen A screen appears with SNMP includes switches, routers and host computers. Figure 26 System Name Screen System Time Click Administration, then System Time...