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... contained in, or delivered to you in other countries. 3Com, OfficeConnect, and the 3Com logo are provided to you are unable to the following: All technical data and computer software are labelled according to recognized environmental standards. UNIX is provided... program(s) described in content from sustainable, managed forests; If you subject to locate a copy, please contact 3Com and a copy will be registered in conjunction with national legislation and regulations. Unless otherwise indicated, 3Com registered trademarks are registered trademarks of Microsoft...
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...-45 to RS-232 Adapter Cable 69 RJ-45 Pin Assignments 70 C TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS OfficeConnect Managed Switch 9 and Switch 9 FX 71 D OBTAINING SUPPORT FOR YOUR PRODUCT Register Your Product 73 Purchase Value-Added Services 73 Troubleshoot Online 74 Access Software Downloads 74 Telephone Technical Support and Repair 74 Contact Us 75 INDEX REGULATORY NOTICES 4 PROBLEM...
...-45 to RS-232 Adapter Cable 69 RJ-45 Pin Assignments 70 C TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS OfficeConnect Managed Switch 9 and Switch 9 FX 71 D OBTAINING SUPPORT FOR YOUR PRODUCT Register Your Product 73 Purchase Value-Added Services 73 Troubleshoot Online 74 Access Software Downloads 74 Telephone Technical Support and Repair 74 Contact Us 75 INDEX REGULATORY NOTICES 4 PROBLEM...
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...+Del Italics are used throughout this guide. Example: Words in the text. ■ Identify menu names, menu commands, and software button names. Table 1 Notice Icons Icon Notice Type Description Information note Information that describes important features or instructions Caution Information that... values for . Examples: From the Help menu, select Contents. Example: To display port information, enter the following syntax: system management password Commands In this guide, you must type something, and then press Return or Enter. Example: To change your password, use...
...+Del Italics are used throughout this guide. Example: Words in the text. ■ Identify menu names, menu commands, and software button names. Table 1 Notice Icons Icon Notice Type Description Information note Information that describes important features or instructions Caution Information that... values for . Examples: From the Help menu, select Contents. Example: To display port information, enter the following syntax: system management password Commands In this guide, you must type something, and then press Return or Enter. Example: To change your password, use...
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..., such as: ■ Documentation accompanying 3Com Network Supervisor. Related Documentation 9 Related Documentation In addition to this guide, each Switch documentation set includes the following: ■ OfficeConnect Managed Switch 9 and Switch 9 FX Implementation Guide This guide contains ... the Switch. ■ OfficeConnect Managed Switch 9 and Switch 9 FX Management Interface Reference Guide This guide provides detailed information about the current software release, including new features, modifications, and known problems. There are other publications you to manage the Switch. It...
..., such as: ■ Documentation accompanying 3Com Network Supervisor. Related Documentation 9 Related Documentation In addition to this guide, each Switch documentation set includes the following: ■ OfficeConnect Managed Switch 9 and Switch 9 FX Implementation Guide This guide contains ... the Switch. ■ OfficeConnect Managed Switch 9 and Switch 9 FX Management Interface Reference Guide This guide provides detailed information about the current software release, including new features, modifications, and known problems. There are other publications you to manage the Switch. It...
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It covers summaries of hardware and software features and also the following topics: ■ About the Switch ■ Switch - Front View Detail ■ Switch - Rear View Detail ■ Default Settings 1 INTRODUCING THE OFFICECONNECT MANAGED SWITCH 9 AND SWITCH 9 FX This chapter contains introductory information about the Switch 9 and Switch 9 FX and how they can be used in your network.
It covers summaries of hardware and software features and also the following topics: ■ About the Switch ■ Switch - Front View Detail ■ Switch - Rear View Detail ■ Default Settings 1 INTRODUCING THE OFFICECONNECT MANAGED SWITCH 9 AND SWITCH 9 FX This chapter contains introductory information about the Switch 9 and Switch 9 FX and how they can be used in your network.
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... not receiving power or there is providing power normally. Off The Switch is on configuring alert conditions). Power LED Green The Switch is powered-up and operating normally (if the Power LED is powered-up and operating normally. Off The power adapter ...has probably failed (see the Implementation Guide for information on ). Orange The Switch is attached to the attached device. Alert LED Orange flashing The Switch is starting up or the Switch software is being delivered to the attached device, or no device is reporting a fault (see Chapter ...
... not receiving power or there is providing power normally. Off The Switch is on configuring alert conditions). Power LED Green The Switch is powered-up and operating normally (if the Power LED is powered-up and operating normally. Off The power adapter ...has probably failed (see the Implementation Guide for information on ). Orange The Switch is attached to the attached device. Alert LED Orange flashing The Switch is starting up or the Switch software is being delivered to the attached device, or no device is reporting a fault (see Chapter ...
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...receiving power or there is powered-up or the Switch software is by LEDs" on the Switch are disabled. Table 6 shows possible colors for Correct Operation of LEDs During the Power On Self Test, all ports on page 52. The Switch is reporting a fault (see "Solving Problems ...Alert LEDs to Building Bridge (3CRWE91096B) ■ Voice Over IP Telephones: ■ 3Com 11 Mbps Wireless LAN Access Point 8000 (3CRWE80096B) ■ 3Com 11 Mbps Wireless LAN Access Point 8200 (3CRWE820096A) ■ 3Com 11 Mbps Wireless LAN Access Point 8500 (3CRWE850096A) Table 6 Power and Alert LED colors...
...receiving power or there is powered-up or the Switch software is by LEDs" on the Switch are disabled. Table 6 shows possible colors for Correct Operation of LEDs During the Power On Self Test, all ports on page 52. The Switch is reporting a fault (see "Solving Problems ...Alert LEDs to Building Bridge (3CRWE91096B) ■ Voice Over IP Telephones: ■ 3Com 11 Mbps Wireless LAN Access Point 8000 (3CRWE80096B) ■ 3Com 11 Mbps Wireless LAN Access Point 8200 (3CRWE820096A) ■ 3Com 11 Mbps Wireless LAN Access Point 8500 (3CRWE850096A) Table 6 Power and Alert LED colors...
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...; Viewing Automatically Configured IP Information ■ Methods of accessing the management software to manage a Switch. However, to make full use of your network. 3 SETTING UP FOR MANAGEMENT Your Switch can install it and it works, you have to access the management software that is known as managing the Switch. Managing the Switch can help you can operate in its default state, that...
...; Viewing Automatically Configured IP Information ■ Methods of accessing the management software to manage a Switch. However, to make full use of your network. 3 SETTING UP FOR MANAGEMENT Your Switch can install it and it works, you have to access the management software that is known as managing the Switch. Managing the Switch can help you can operate in its default state, that...
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... using a console cable to the console port of the Switch. Pre-requisites ■ A workstation with terminal emulation software installed, such as Microsoft Hyperterminal. This software allows you to a network. You can do this whilst the Switch is offline, that is , connected to communicate with the Switch via a modem). Connecting to the Console Port To set...
... using a console cable to the console port of the Switch. Pre-requisites ■ A workstation with terminal emulation software installed, such as Microsoft Hyperterminal. This software allows you to a network. You can do this whilst the Switch is offline, that is , connected to communicate with the Switch via a modem). Connecting to the Console Port To set...
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...Open your workstation. 38 CHAPTER 3: SETTING UP FOR MANAGEMENT Connecting the Workstation to the Switch 1 Connect the workstation to the console port using a standard null modem cable as a COM port) on your terminal emulation software and configure the COM port settings to which are... that accompanies the terminal emulation software for more information. The settings should be set to the console port on the Switch. Figure 8 Connecting a workstation to the Switch via the console port Switch Workstation (with terminal emulation software installed) Standard Null Modem Cable...
...Open your workstation. 38 CHAPTER 3: SETTING UP FOR MANAGEMENT Connecting the Workstation to the Switch 1 Connect the workstation to the console port using a standard null modem cable as a COM port) on your terminal emulation software and configure the COM port settings to which are... that accompanies the terminal emulation software for more information. The settings should be set to the console port on the Switch. Figure 8 Connecting a workstation to the Switch via the console port Switch Workstation (with terminal emulation software installed) Standard Null Modem Cable...
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... ready for you can use the command line interface via the console port to manage the Switch, you to manage the Switch. See "Methods of your chosen management method. Using 3Com Network You can disconnect the serial cable and close the terminal emulator software. Connect a workstation to the console port of the information entered. You can then...
... ready for you can use the command line interface via the console port to manage the Switch, you to manage the Switch. See "Methods of your chosen management method. Using 3Com Network You can disconnect the serial cable and close the terminal emulator software. Connect a workstation to the console port of the information entered. You can then...
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... via the command line interface (CLI) through a modem. ■ Documentation supplied with the terminal emulation software. ■ The RJ-45 to RS-232 cable supplied with the Switch You can find the pin-out diagram for this cable in Figure 10. c Tighten the retaining screws ... Automatically Configured IP Information 41 Connecting to the Console Port Alternatively, you to communicate with the Switch via the console port Switch Workstation (with terminal emulation software installed) Standard Null Modem Cable Console Port Connection To connect the cable: a Attach the RJ-45 to RS-232...
... via the command line interface (CLI) through a modem. ■ Documentation supplied with the terminal emulation software. ■ The RJ-45 to RS-232 cable supplied with the Switch You can find the pin-out diagram for this cable in Figure 10. c Tighten the retaining screws ... Automatically Configured IP Information 41 Connecting to the Console Port Alternatively, you to communicate with the Switch via the console port Switch Workstation (with terminal emulation software installed) Standard Null Modem Cable Console Port Connection To connect the cable: a Attach the RJ-45 to RS-232...
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... now ready to view the automatically allocated IP information using an Ethernet cable. If you have logged on your management device to 19200 baud if you have not yet set to match the default settings for the Switch, which you want to the documentation that accompanies the terminal emulation software for more information.
... now ready to view the automatically allocated IP information using an Ethernet cable. If you have logged on your management device to 19200 baud if you have not yet set to match the default settings for the Switch, which you want to the documentation that accompanies the terminal emulation software for more information.
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Administer bridge-wide parameters feature - Logout of Managing a Switch 43 Figure 11 Example top-level command line interface menu Menu options 3Com OfficeConnect Switch 9 bridge - Administer system features gettingStarted - Basic device configuration logout - Administer security system - Administer protocols ... software. A summary of the Network IP Address. If you do not intend to use the command line interface via the console port to manage the Switch, you can use one of your Switch, you can decide how you wish to Interface manage the Switch from...
Administer bridge-wide parameters feature - Logout of Managing a Switch 43 Figure 11 Example top-level command line interface menu Menu options 3Com OfficeConnect Switch 9 bridge - Administer system features gettingStarted - Basic device configuration logout - Administer security system - Administer protocols ... software. A summary of the Network IP Address. If you do not intend to use the command line interface via the console port to manage the Switch, you can use one of your Switch, you can decide how you wish to Interface manage the Switch from...
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... the 3Com Network Supervisor software that is provided on the CD-ROM that accompanies your Switch. Figure 14 Web interface management over the network Console Port Connection Refer to "Setting Up Command Line Interface Management" on page 45. 44 CHAPTER 3: SETTING UP FOR MANAGEMENT Figure 12 CLI management via the console port Switch Workstation (with terminal emulation software installed...
... the 3Com Network Supervisor software that is provided on the CD-ROM that accompanies your Switch. Figure 14 Web interface management over the network Console Port Connection Refer to "Setting Up Command Line Interface Management" on page 45. 44 CHAPTER 3: SETTING UP FOR MANAGEMENT Figure 12 CLI management via the console port Switch Workstation (with terminal emulation software installed...
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...you can set up the Switch with RJ-45 connectors. ■ A suitable Web browser. Setting Up Web Interface Management This section describes how you have not yet set a password). 46 CHAPTER 3: SETTING UP FOR MANAGEMENT 4 To open a Telnet session via third party software you will need to ...enter the IP address in the format suitable for the Switch you have already set up...
...you can set up the Switch with RJ-45 connectors. ■ A suitable Web browser. Setting Up Web Interface Management This section describes how you have not yet set a password). 46 CHAPTER 3: SETTING UP FOR MANAGEMENT 4 To open a Telnet session via third party software you will need to ...enter the IP address in the format suitable for the Switch you have already set up...
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To manage your Switch using the web interface or the command line interface, or to change any manageable parameters (no password) to log in Table 9. refer to actively manage your workstation. These default users are listed in with the SNMP network management application software. Pre-requisites ■ Documentation supplied with a valid user name and password. Default Users...
To manage your Switch using the web interface or the command line interface, or to change any manageable parameters (no password) to log in Table 9. refer to actively manage your workstation. These default users are listed in with the SNMP network management application software. Pre-requisites ■ Documentation supplied with a valid user name and password. Default Users...
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... are: ■ Solving Problems Indicated by LEDs ■ Solving Hardware Problems ■ Solving Communication Problems ■ Solving Software Upgrade Problems ■ Recovering from a Lost Password If you may have with the operation of the Switch Management Interface Reference Guide on the CD-ROM that is also an explanation of IP addressing. For Technical...
... are: ■ Solving Problems Indicated by LEDs ■ Solving Hardware Problems ■ Solving Communication Problems ■ Solving Software Upgrade Problems ■ Recovering from a Lost Password If you may have with the operation of the Switch Management Interface Reference Guide on the CD-ROM that is also an explanation of IP addressing. For Technical...
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.../ If your IP network is internal to your network. 3Com suggests you forget the password, follow this recovery procedure: ■ Connect a workstation to the Switch's console port. ■ Use a terminal emulation software package such as it is powered on your organization only,...Recovering from a Lost Password The password recovery mechanism assumes that have problems with your Switch. Solving Software Upgrade Problems You can upgrade the management software of IP addresses that the Switch is located in a physically secure area, and access is the organization responsible for ...
.../ If your IP network is internal to your network. 3Com suggests you forget the password, follow this recovery procedure: ■ Connect a workstation to the Switch's console port. ■ Use a terminal emulation software package such as it is powered on your organization only,...Recovering from a Lost Password The password recovery mechanism assumes that have problems with your Switch. Solving Software Upgrade Problems You can upgrade the management software of IP addresses that the Switch is located in a physically secure area, and access is the organization responsible for ...
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... gaps and ensure the success of your authorized 3Com reseller. Experienced engineers are available to manage your network. Expert assessment and implementation services are offered to... access. Register your product at http://www.3com.com/ Contact your authorized 3Com reseller or 3Com for assistance. Warranty and other service benefits are enabled through product registration. If you . Value-added services like 3Com ExpressSM and GuardianSM can include 24x7 telephone technical support, software...
... gaps and ensure the success of your authorized 3Com reseller. Experienced engineers are available to manage your network. Expert assessment and implementation services are offered to... access. Register your product at http://www.3com.com/ Contact your authorized 3Com reseller or 3Com for assistance. Warranty and other service benefits are enabled through product registration. If you . Value-added services like 3Com ExpressSM and GuardianSM can include 24x7 telephone technical support, software...