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...the removable media in DFAR 252.227-7015 (Nov 1995) or FAR 52.227-14 (June 1987), whichever is a 3Com policy to you. This manual is furnished under a license agreement included with , this User Guide. The paper is provided with which they are all ... quality, and fitness for the Software. All other countries. 3Com, the 3Com logo and SuperStack are associated. Technical data is fully biodegradable and recyclable. 3Com Corporation 5400 Bayfront Plaza Santa Clara, California 95052-8145 Copyright © 2002, 3Com Technologies. UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT LEGEND If you subject to , ...
...the removable media in DFAR 252.227-7015 (Nov 1995) or FAR 52.227-14 (June 1987), whichever is a 3Com policy to you. This manual is furnished under a license agreement included with , this User Guide. The paper is provided with which they are all ... quality, and fitness for the Software. All other countries. 3Com, the 3Com logo and SuperStack are associated. Technical data is fully biodegradable and recyclable. 3Com Corporation 5400 Bayfront Plaza Santa Clara, California 95052-8145 Copyright © 2002, 3Com Technologies. UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT LEGEND If you subject to , ...
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...27 Inserting a GBIC Transceiver 27 3 SETTING UP FOR MANAGEMENT Setting Up Overview 32 IP Configuration 33 Preparing for Management 34 Manually Configuring IP 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...
...27 Inserting a GBIC Transceiver 27 3 SETTING UP FOR MANAGEMENT Setting Up Overview 32 IP Configuration 33 Preparing for Management 34 Manually Configuring IP 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...
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..., you the flexibility of a link. These ports provide 10/100/1000 Mbps full duplex connections to the SuperStack 3 Switch 4228G only. While auto-negotiation is enabled, these ports can be connected to these ports to create a ...manually set these data sockets. 10BASE-T/ 100BASE-TX Ports The Switch has 24 or 48 auto-negotiating 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX ports configured as standard traditional telephone sockets, or to connect the unit to the appropriate speed. These ports require either straight-through or cross-over ). 14 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH...
..., you the flexibility of a link. These ports provide 10/100/1000 Mbps full duplex connections to the SuperStack 3 Switch 4228G only. While auto-negotiation is enabled, these ports can be connected to these ports to create a ...manually set these data sockets. 10BASE-T/ 100BASE-TX Ports The Switch has 24 or 48 auto-negotiating 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX ports configured as standard traditional telephone sockets, or to connect the unit to the appropriate speed. These ports require either straight-through or cross-over ). 14 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH...
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...it is not possible to disable auto-negotiation it is possible to change the advertised capabilities for these ports is negotiated with the Switch. LEDs Table 4 lists LEDs visible on page 54. Table 4 LED behavior LED Color Indicates Port Status LEDs 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX...or disabling flow control. Alternatively, auto-negotiation can be disabled and the flow control setting can be manually configured. 1000BaseT GBIC's These ports will auto-negotiate to the "SuperStack 3 Switch Management Interface Reference Guide" on the port. For more detailed information, refer to 1000BASE-T, full ...
...it is not possible to disable auto-negotiation it is possible to change the advertised capabilities for these ports is negotiated with the Switch. LEDs Table 4 lists LEDs visible on page 54. Table 4 LED behavior LED Color Indicates Port Status LEDs 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX...or disabling flow control. Alternatively, auto-negotiation can be disabled and the flow control setting can be manually configured. 1000BaseT GBIC's These ports will auto-negotiate to the "SuperStack 3 Switch Management Interface Reference Guide" on the port. For more detailed information, refer to 1000BASE-T, full ...
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... ■ Setting Up SNMP Management ■ Default Users and Passwords 3 SETTING UP FOR MANAGEMENT Your Switch can operate in its default state, that resides on the Switch. It covers the following topics: ■ Setting Up Overview ■ Manually Configuring IP Information ■ Viewing Automatically Configured IP Information ■ Methods of the features offered...
... ■ Setting Up SNMP Management ■ Default Users and Passwords 3 SETTING UP FOR MANAGEMENT Your Switch can operate in its default state, that resides on the Switch. It covers the following topics: ■ Setting Up Overview ■ Manually Configuring IP Information ■ Viewing Automatically Configured IP Information ■ Methods of the features offered...
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... in Figure 8. How do you want to connect to : ■ Configure IP information manually for your Switch or view the automatically configured IP information ■ Prepare for your Switch. Use 3Com Network Supervisor (3NS). Connect to view the automatically configured IP information? Page 42. Connect ... use the Web Interface or Command Line Interface. Connect to manually No configure the IP information? Page 45. Command Line Interface SNMP Page 49. Page 47. Page 38. CAUTION: To protect your Switch from unauthorized access, you must change all three default passwords...
... in Figure 8. How do you want to connect to : ■ Configure IP information manually for your Switch or view the automatically configured IP information ■ Prepare for your Switch. Use 3Com Network Supervisor (3NS). Connect to view the automatically configured IP information? Page 42. Connect ... use the Web Interface or Command Line Interface. Connect to manually No configure the IP information? Page 45. Command Line Interface SNMP Page 49. Page 47. Page 38. CAUTION: To protect your Switch from unauthorized access, you must change all three default passwords...
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...IP address 169.254.100.100 if it is always allocated the same IP information.) For most installations, 3Com recommends that you wish to manage your Switch, work through the "Manually Configuring IP Information" section on a DHCP or BootP server, and eliminates the risk of the following ...methods to allocate IP information to your Switch (essential if you configure the Switch IP information manually. If neither server is found, the Switch will configure itself with an IP address in a standalone mode, and/or no other networks,...
...IP address 169.254.100.100 if it is always allocated the same IP information.) For most installations, 3Com recommends that you wish to manage your Switch, work through the "Manually Configuring IP Information" section on a DHCP or BootP server, and eliminates the risk of the following ...methods to allocate IP information to your Switch (essential if you configure the Switch IP information manually. If neither server is found, the Switch will configure itself with an IP address in a standalone mode, and/or no other networks,...
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...IP information, or ■ flexibility is static, otherwise you having to manually reconfigure the Switch. When using automatic IP configuration it will not know what the IP address...commands and problem solving, refer to the "SuperStack 3 Switch Management Interface Reference Guide" on the CD-ROM that is detected, the Switch will be configured so that accompanies your ...Switch or on the 3Com Web site. Most DHCP and BootP servers allow static IP addresses to be allocated to the Switch. For a detailed description of Managing a Switch" on page 45. Preparing for Once your Switch...
...IP information, or ■ flexibility is static, otherwise you having to manually reconfigure the Switch. When using automatic IP configuration it will not know what the IP address...commands and problem solving, refer to the "SuperStack 3 Switch Management Interface Reference Guide" on the CD-ROM that is detected, the Switch will be configured so that accompanies your ...Switch or on the 3Com Web site. Most DHCP and BootP servers allow static IP addresses to be allocated to the Switch. For a detailed description of Managing a Switch" on page 45. Preparing for Once your Switch...
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...ways: ■ Connecting to a front panel port of the Switch. Connect a workstation using a console cable to a network. You can manually configure the Switch IP information in this whilst the Switch is offline, that you can manually set up in standalone mode and has the default IP address of...must do this section assumes the unit has been powered up your Switch manually you connect the Switch to the console port of the Switch. The procedure described in the following so that is, before you can then manually enter IP information using the command line interface (CLI). You ...
...ways: ■ Connecting to a front panel port of the Switch. Connect a workstation using a console cable to a network. You can manually configure the Switch IP information in this whilst the Switch is offline, that you can manually set up in standalone mode and has the default IP address of...must do this section assumes the unit has been powered up your Switch manually you connect the Switch to the console port of the Switch. The procedure described in the following so that is, before you can then manually enter IP information using the command line interface (CLI). You ...
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...to change the IP address and subnet mask of the workstation that is automatically assigned to an offline unit. Do not interconnect the Switch to manually set up 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. b Connect the RJ-45 connector at one end of the front panel ports on the Switch. You can return to them ...
...to change the IP address and subnet mask of the workstation that is automatically assigned to an offline unit. Do not interconnect the Switch to manually set up 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. b Connect the RJ-45 connector at one end of the front panel ports on the Switch. You can return to them ...
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...the Switch is checked within the ASCII Sending section. If the login prompt does not begin immediately, press Return a few times until it starts. 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). Manually ...password prompts, enter admin as your user name and press Return at the password prompt. Select Manual and then enter the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway that you want the Switch to use when it has been configured to enter basic setup information for telnet enter set of...
...the Switch is checked within the ASCII Sending section. If the login prompt does not begin immediately, press Return a few times until it starts. 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). Manually ...password prompts, enter admin as your user name and press Return at the password prompt. Select Manual and then enter the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway that you want the Switch to use when it has been configured to enter basic setup information for telnet enter set of...
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... in the example in Figure 10. At the Enter configuration method prompt enter manual. See "Methods of the Command Line Interface physicalInterface - Figure 10 Example top-level command line interface menu Menu options 3Com Superstack 3 Switch 4200 bridge - Logout of Managing a Switch" on page 45. Administer physical interfaces protocol - Administer protocols security - The screen prompts...
... in the example in Figure 10. At the Enter configuration method prompt enter manual. See "Methods of the Command Line Interface physicalInterface - Figure 10 Example top-level command line interface menu Menu options 3Com Superstack 3 Switch 4200 bridge - Logout of Managing a Switch" on page 45. Administer physical interfaces protocol - Administer protocols security - The screen prompts...
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...a standard null modem cable as Microsoft Hyperterminal. This software allows you to the console port using a modem. You can manually set up the Switch with IP information: ■ IP address ■ subnet mask ■ default gateway Connecting the Workstation to the... Switch 1 Connect the workstation to communicate with the Switch via the console port To connect the cable: a Attach the female connector on the cable to prevent it from being loosened. Manually Configuring IP Information 39 Pre-requisites ■ A workstation...
...a standard null modem cable as Microsoft Hyperterminal. This software allows you to the console port using a modem. You can manually set up the Switch with IP information: ■ IP address ■ subnet mask ■ default gateway Connecting the Workstation to the... Switch 1 Connect the workstation to communicate with the Switch via the console port To connect the cable: a Attach the female connector on the cable to prevent it from being loosened. Manually Configuring IP Information 39 Pre-requisites ■ A workstation...
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..., the top-level menu of the command line interface is displayed as shown in the example in Figure 12. Setting Up the Switch with IP Information You are : ■ 19,200 baud ■ 8 data bits ■ no parity ■ 1 ...the command line interface. 1 The command line interface login sequence begins as soon as the Switch detects a connection to match the default settings for the Switch, which you have connected the cable. 40 CHAPTER 3: SETTING UP FOR MANAGEMENT 2 Open ... emulation software and configure the COM port settings to which are now ready to manually set to its console port.
..., the top-level menu of the command line interface is displayed as shown in the example in Figure 12. Setting Up the Switch with IP Information You are : ■ 19,200 baud ■ 8 data bits ■ no parity ■ 1 ...the command line interface. 1 The command line interface login sequence begins as soon as the Switch detects a connection to match the default settings for the Switch, which you have connected the cable. 40 CHAPTER 3: SETTING UP FOR MANAGEMENT 2 Open ... emulation software and configure the COM port settings to which are now ready to manually set to its console port.
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... entered. Administer sytem-level functions trafficManagement - At the Enter configuration method prompt enter manual. Administer protocols security - or ■ enter the gettingStarted command. 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 parameters gettingStarted - The screen prompts you to manage...
... entered. Administer sytem-level functions trafficManagement - At the Enter configuration method prompt enter manual. Administer protocols security - or ■ enter the gettingStarted command. 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 parameters gettingStarted - The screen prompts you to manage...
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INDEX Numbers 10/100/1000BASE-T ports 14 3C number 22 3Com Knowledgebase Web Services 76 3Com URL 75 A access levels of default users 50 automatic setup 42 3Com Network Supervisor 42 console port 42 B browsers choosing 48 C cable choosing the correct 25 fiber 26 maximum length 14 pin-outs 67 CD...addressing registered 56 IP configuration 33 L LEDs 15 logging in as a default user 50 M MAC address of the Switch 22 management methods 45 preparing for 34 setting up 31, 32 manual setup console port 38 front panel port 35 MDI configuration 25 MDIX configuration 25 N network supplier support 76 O online...
INDEX Numbers 10/100/1000BASE-T ports 14 3C number 22 3Com Knowledgebase Web Services 76 3Com URL 75 A access levels of default users 50 automatic setup 42 3Com Network Supervisor 42 console port 42 B browsers choosing 48 C cable choosing the correct 25 fiber 26 maximum length 14 pin-outs 67 CD...addressing registered 56 IP configuration 33 L LEDs 15 logging in as a default user 50 M MAC address of the Switch 22 management methods 45 preparing for 34 setting up 31, 32 manual setup console port 38 front panel port 35 MDI configuration 25 MDIX configuration 25 N network supplier support 76 O online...