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... Information 35 Connecting to a Front Panel Port 35 Connecting to the Console Port 38 Viewing Automatically Configured IP Information 42 Using 3Com Network Supervisor 42 Connecting to the Console Port 42 Methods of Managing a Switch 45 Command Line Interface Management 45 Web Interface Management 46 SNMP Management 46 Setting Up Command Line Interface...
... Information 35 Connecting to a Front Panel Port 35 Connecting to the Console Port 38 Viewing Automatically Configured IP Information 42 Using 3Com Network Supervisor 42 Connecting to the Console Port 42 Methods of Managing a Switch 45 Command Line Interface Management 45 Web Interface Management 46 SNMP Management 46 Setting Up Command Line Interface...
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... both ends. These ports provide 10/100/1000 Mbps full duplex connections to the SuperStack 3 Switch 4228G only. The maximum segment length is 100 m (328 ft) over ). 14 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4200 SERIES WARNING: RJ-45 Ports. These are shielded RJ-45 data sockets. ... UTP cable length is 100 m (328 ft) over Category 5 twisted pair cable. 10/100/1000BASE-T Ports The Switch has two auto-negotiating 10/100/1000BASE-T ports configured as Auto MDIX (cross-over Category 5 cable. While auto-negotiation is enabled, these data sockets. 10BASE-T/ 100BASE-TX...
... both ends. These ports provide 10/100/1000 Mbps full duplex connections to the SuperStack 3 Switch 4228G only. The maximum segment length is 100 m (328 ft) over ). 14 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4200 SERIES WARNING: RJ-45 Ports. These are shielded RJ-45 data sockets. ... UTP cable length is 100 m (328 ft) over Category 5 twisted pair cable. 10/100/1000BASE-T Ports The Switch has two auto-negotiating 10/100/1000BASE-T ports configured as Auto MDIX (cross-over Category 5 cable. While auto-negotiation is enabled, these data sockets. 10BASE-T/ 100BASE-TX...
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Alternatively, auto-negotiation can be disabled and the flow control setting can be manually configured. 1000BaseT GBIC's These ports will auto-negotiate to color. For information on using the LEDs for problem solving, see "Solving Problems Indicated by...it is enabled. (continued) Port Status LEDs 10/100/1000BASE-T ports Green A 1000 Mbps link is present and the port is possible to the "SuperStack 3 Switch Management Interface Reference Guide" on the port. The default state for flow control support, effectively enabling or disabling flow control. Table 4 LED behavior LED ...
Alternatively, auto-negotiation can be disabled and the flow control setting can be manually configured. 1000BaseT GBIC's These ports will auto-negotiate to color. For information on using the LEDs for problem solving, see "Solving Problems Indicated by...it is enabled. (continued) Port Status LEDs 10/100/1000BASE-T ports Green A 1000 Mbps link is present and the port is possible to the "SuperStack 3 Switch Management Interface Reference Guide" on the port. The default state for flow control support, effectively enabling or disabling flow control. Table 4 LED behavior LED ...
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... THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4200 SERIES LED Color Indicates Green flashing Packets are being transmitted/received on the port. Green / Yellow A 10, 100 or 1000 Mbps link present but disabled. Power/Self Test LED Green The Switch is enabled. Off The Switch Alert LED has been configured via ...off (Default state). Yellow The Switch has failed its Power On Self Test. Alert LED Green flashing The Switch Alert LED has been configured via the CLI or Web Interface to Chapter 4 Solving Problems Indicated by LEDs. Off The Switch initialization process is present. Yellow ...
... THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4200 SERIES LED Color Indicates Green flashing Packets are being transmitted/received on the port. Green / Yellow A 10, 100 or 1000 Mbps link present but disabled. Power/Self Test LED Green The Switch is enabled. Off The Switch Alert LED has been configured via ...off (Default state). Yellow The Switch has failed its Power On Self Test. Alert LED Green flashing The Switch Alert LED has been configured via the CLI or Web Interface to Chapter 4 Solving Problems Indicated by LEDs. Off The Switch initialization process is present. Yellow ...
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If you to connect to "best effort" for the Switch 4200 Series: Table 5 Default Settings Feature Switch 4200 Series Automatic IP Configuration Enabled Port Status Enabled Port Speed All ports are auto-negotiated Duplex Mode All ports are auto-negotiated Flow Control ... Enabled Fast Start: Enabled on all other traffic. All ports set to and manage the Switch: ■ IP Address ■ Subnet Mask ■ Default Router 18 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4200 SERIES Default Settings Table 5 shows the default settings for all ports RMON Alarm Enabled ...
If you to connect to "best effort" for the Switch 4200 Series: Table 5 Default Settings Feature Switch 4200 Series Automatic IP Configuration Enabled Port Status Enabled Port Speed All ports are auto-negotiated Duplex Mode All ports are auto-negotiated Flow Control ... Enabled Fast Start: Enabled on all other traffic. All ports set to and manage the Switch: ■ IP Address ■ Subnet Mask ■ Default Router 18 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4200 SERIES Default Settings Table 5 shows the default settings for all ports RMON Alarm Enabled ...
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... is not complete. 3Com recommends that is they have a cross-over cable (MDIX). the only method of connecting or disconnecting mains power is disabled, all Switches in MDI or MDIX... "Solving Problems Indicated by connecting or disconnecting the power cord. The port can connect a SuperStack Advanced Redundant Power System (3C16071, 3C16071A or 3C16071B) to operate in the stack. The...capability. This unit, which is also known as an RPS, is evidence of the Switch 4200 Series are configured as MDIX (cross-over). For normal redundancy, the unit requires one Type 2A Power...
... is not complete. 3Com recommends that is they have a cross-over cable (MDIX). the only method of connecting or disconnecting mains power is disabled, all Switches in MDI or MDIX... "Solving Problems Indicated by connecting or disconnecting the power cord. The port can connect a SuperStack Advanced Redundant Power System (3C16071, 3C16071A or 3C16071B) to operate in the stack. The...capability. This unit, which is also known as an RPS, is evidence of the Switch 4200 Series are configured as MDIX (cross-over). For normal redundancy, the unit requires one Type 2A Power...
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...connector located, for example, on a Switch rack or patch panel. If you want to install the Switch using a Category 5E or Category 6 cable, 3Com recommends that you use Category 5 twisted pair cable - For detailed information on workstations and servers are configured as MDI (straight-through). Many ...9632; The 1000BASE-LX and LH70 GBIC ports use a standard straight-through cable. 26 CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE SWITCH port, you need to the SuperStack 3 Implementation Guide that accompanies your network supplier for a suitable patch cable. Table 7 Cables required to connect the...
...connector located, for example, on a Switch rack or patch panel. If you want to install the Switch using a Category 5E or Category 6 cable, 3Com recommends that you use Category 5 twisted pair cable - For detailed information on workstations and servers are configured as MDI (straight-through). Many ...9632; The 1000BASE-LX and LH70 GBIC ports use a standard straight-through cable. 26 CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE SWITCH port, you need to the SuperStack 3 Implementation Guide that accompanies your network supplier for a suitable patch cable. Table 7 Cables required to connect the...
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... Management ■ Default Users and Passwords It covers the following topics: ■ Setting Up Overview ■ Manually Configuring IP Information ■ Viewing Automatically Configured IP Information ■ Methods of accessing the management software to improve the efficiency of the Switch and therefore the overall performance of your network. 3 SETTING UP FOR MANAGEMENT Your...
... Management ■ Default Users and Passwords It covers the following topics: ■ Setting Up Overview ■ Manually Configuring IP Information ■ Viewing Automatically Configured IP Information ■ Methods of accessing the management software to improve the efficiency of the Switch and therefore the overall performance of your network. 3 SETTING UP FOR MANAGEMENT Your...
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...to the console port and use the Command Line Interface. Connect over the network. The whole setup process is automatically configured. Page 45. CAUTION: To protect your Switch from unauthorized access, you must change all three default passwords as soon as possible, even if you want to ...a front panel port and use the Web Interface or Command Line Interface. Connect to view the automatically configured IP information? Page 35. Page 38. Use 3Com Network ...
...to the console port and use the Command Line Interface. Connect over the network. The whole setup process is automatically configured. Page 45. CAUTION: To protect your Switch from unauthorized access, you must change all three default passwords as soon as possible, even if you want to ...a front panel port and use the Web Interface or Command Line Interface. Connect to view the automatically configured IP information? Page 35. Page 38. Use 3Com Network ...
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...a standalone mode, and/or no other networks, or for initial configuration. The Switch remembers the information that you change it again or set the configuration method to Automatic. Automatic IP Configuration By default the Switch tries to configure itself with an IP address in the range 169.254.1.0 to 169...IP address 169.254.100.100 if it is always allocated the same IP information.) For most installations, 3Com recommends that you enter until you configure the Switch IP information manually. This makes management simpler and more reliable as they cannot be routed but are useful for...
...a standalone mode, and/or no other networks, or for initial configuration. The Switch remembers the information that you change it again or set the configuration method to Automatic. Automatic IP Configuration By default the Switch tries to configure itself with an IP address in the range 169.254.1.0 to 169...IP address 169.254.100.100 if it is always allocated the same IP information.) For most installations, 3Com recommends that you enter until you configure the Switch IP information manually. This makes management simpler and more reliable as they cannot be routed but are useful for...
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... what IP address will be allocated to the Switch. If you use the automatic IP configuration method if: ■ your Switch or on the 3Com Web site. For detailed information about the specific web interface operations and command line interface commands and problem solving, refer to the "SuperStack 3 Switch Management Interface Reference Guide" on the CD...
... what IP address will be allocated to the Switch. If you use the automatic IP configuration method if: ■ your Switch or on the 3Com Web site. For detailed information about the specific web interface operations and command line interface commands and problem solving, refer to the "SuperStack 3 Switch Management Interface Reference Guide" on the CD...
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... 35 Manually Configuring IP Information You can manually configure the Switch IP information ...in standalone mode and has the default IP address of 169.254.100.100. You can then manually enter IP information using an Ethernet cable to the console port - You must do this section assumes the unit has been powered up your Switch... the web interface or the command line interface (CLI). ■ Connecting to a front panel port of the Switch. Pre-requisites ■ A workstation running Windows 95/98/2000 or Windows NT. ■ A Network Interface Card...
... 35 Manually Configuring IP Information You can manually configure the Switch IP information ...in standalone mode and has the default IP address of 169.254.100.100. You can then manually enter IP information using an Ethernet cable to the console port - You must do this section assumes the unit has been powered up your Switch... the web interface or the command line interface (CLI). ■ Connecting to a front panel port of the Switch. Pre-requisites ■ A workstation running Windows 95/98/2000 or Windows NT. ■ A Network Interface Card...
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... address and subnet mask of the existing settings so you have connected to the Switch. This is the default IP address that you can do this using an Ethernet cable as shown in Figure 9. Configuring the Workstation with IP Information You are now ready to manually set up the... Switch. 36 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...
... address and subnet mask of the existing settings so you have connected to the Switch. This is the default IP address that you can do this using an Ethernet cable as shown in Figure 9. Configuring the Workstation with IP Information You are now ready to manually set up the... Switch. 36 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...
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...via Telnet or Windows HyperTerminal using a console cable to make a direct connection to the Switch. 1 To start a Telnet session to the unit, click Start in Microsoft Windows 95/98/2000/NT. You should not configure HyperTerminal in this for HyperTerminal click on the Settings tab in command mode. The final ... not work correctly on ASCII Setup.. The initial set up your chosen management method. Manually Configuring IP Information 37 If there is ready for you to set up of your Switch is now complete and the Switch is no response, wait for one minute then re-enter the default IP address. 3 ...
...via Telnet or Windows HyperTerminal using a console cable to make a direct connection to the Switch. 1 To start a Telnet session to the unit, click Start in Microsoft Windows 95/98/2000/NT. You should not configure HyperTerminal in this for HyperTerminal click on the Settings tab in command mode. The final ... not work correctly on ASCII Setup.. The initial set up your chosen management method. Manually Configuring IP Information 37 If there is ready for you to set up of your Switch is now complete and the Switch is no response, wait for one minute then re-enter the default IP address. 3 ...
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See "Methods of the information entered. Basic device configuration logout - Administer security system - At the Enter configuration method prompt enter manual. or ■ enter the gettingStarted command. The screen displays a summary of Managing a Switch" on page 45. Administer bridge-wide parameters gettingStarted - ... Interface physicalInterface - Figure 10 Example top-level command line interface menu Menu options 3Com Superstack 3 Switch 4200 bridge - 38 CHAPTER 3: SETTING UP FOR MANAGEMENT top-level menu of the command line interface is ready...
See "Methods of the information entered. Basic device configuration logout - Administer security system - At the Enter configuration method prompt enter manual. or ■ enter the gettingStarted command. The screen displays a summary of Managing a Switch" on page 45. Administer bridge-wide parameters gettingStarted - ... Interface physicalInterface - Figure 10 Example top-level command line interface menu Menu options 3Com Superstack 3 Switch 4200 bridge - 38 CHAPTER 3: SETTING UP FOR MANAGEMENT top-level menu of the command line interface is ready...
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...serial ports (also known as a COM port) on the cable to prevent it from being loosened. Figure 11 Connecting a workstation to the Switch via the console port directly, or through a modem. ■ Documentation supplied with the terminal emulation software. ■ A suitable cable:... ■ A standard null modem cable - b Tighten the retaining screws on your workstation. Manually Configuring IP Information 39 Pre-requisites ■ A workstation with IP information: ■ IP address ■ subnet mask ■ default gateway Connecting the...
...serial ports (also known as a COM port) on the cable to prevent it from being loosened. Figure 11 Connecting a workstation to the Switch via the console port directly, or through a modem. ■ Documentation supplied with the terminal emulation software. ■ A suitable cable:... ■ A standard null modem cable - b Tighten the retaining screws on your workstation. Manually Configuring IP Information 39 Pre-requisites ■ A workstation with IP information: ■ IP address ■ subnet mask ■ default gateway Connecting the...
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... the example in Figure 12. If you have logged on correctly, the top-level menu of the command line interface is displayed as the Switch detects a connection to the documentation that accompanies the terminal emulation software for more information. If the login prompt does not begin immediately, press.... 2 At the login and password prompts, enter admin as your terminal emulation software and configure the COM port settings to which are now ready to manually set to match the default settings for the Switch, which you have connected the cable. The settings should be set up the...
... the example in Figure 12. If you have logged on correctly, the top-level menu of the command line interface is displayed as the Switch detects a connection to the documentation that accompanies the terminal emulation software for more information. If the login prompt does not begin immediately, press.... 2 At the login and password prompts, enter admin as your terminal emulation software and configure the COM port settings to which are now ready to manually set to match the default settings for the Switch, which you have connected the cable. The settings should be set up the...
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...of the Command Line Interface physicalInterface - Basic device configuration logout - Administer security system - The screen prompts you to set up your Switch is now complete and the Switch is ready for the Switch. Administer protocols security - If you do not intend... address for you to manage the Switch, you can disconnect the serial cable and close the terminal emulator software. Manually Configuring IP Information 41 Figure 12 Example top-level command line interface menu Menu options 3Com Superstack 3 Switch 4200 bridge - Administer bridge-wide ...
...of the Command Line Interface physicalInterface - Basic device configuration logout - Administer security system - The screen prompts you to set up your Switch is now complete and the Switch is ready for the Switch. Administer protocols security - If you do not intend... address for you to manage the Switch, you can disconnect the serial cable and close the terminal emulator software. Manually Configuring IP Information 41 Figure 12 Example top-level command line interface menu Menu options 3Com Superstack 3 Switch 4200 bridge - Administer bridge-wide ...
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...allow static IP addresses to be configured so that you to communicate with the Switch via a modem.) Pre-requisites ■ A workstation with the terminal emulation software. If your network does not have a DHCP or BootP server, the workstation running 3Com Network Supervisor must be given. Most... DHCP and BootP servers allow the Switch to automatically configure its own IP information you need to discover and view the IP information before you ...
...allow static IP addresses to be configured so that you to communicate with the Switch via a modem.) Pre-requisites ■ A workstation with the terminal emulation software. If your network does not have a DHCP or BootP server, the workstation running 3Com Network Supervisor must be given. Most... DHCP and BootP servers allow the Switch to automatically configure its own IP information you need to discover and view the IP information before you ...
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...shown in Appendix B on page 67. ■ A Category 5 twisted pair Ethernet cable with RJ-45 connectors to connect your terminal emulation software and configure the COM port settings to which are connecting directly to the network. if you are : ■ 19,200 baud ■ 8 data bits ...match the default settings for the Switch, which you are connecting to the console port using a standard null modem cable as a COM port) on the cable to prevent it from being loosened. You can find pin-out diagrams for more information. Viewing Automatically Configured IP Information 43 ■ A...
...shown in Appendix B on page 67. ■ A Category 5 twisted pair Ethernet cable with RJ-45 connectors to connect your terminal emulation software and configure the COM port settings to which are connecting directly to the network. if you are : ■ 19,200 baud ■ 8 data bits ...match the default settings for the Switch, which you are connecting to the console port using a standard null modem cable as a COM port) on the cable to prevent it from being loosened. You can find pin-out diagrams for more information. Viewing Automatically Configured IP Information 43 ■ A...