3Com 3C16491 manual Configuration Overview, Device Summary Information

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4	CONFIGURING THE SWITCH

This chapter provides information on how to configure the Switch’s advanced features. Topics include:

■Device Summary Information

■Administration Settings

■Configuring VLANs

■Configuring Port Settings

■QoS VoIP Traffic Settings

■Security

■Monitoring

Configuration Overview

The Switch is shipped ready for use. If you only want the Switch to function as a basic layer 2 switch, you do not need to access the Web interface and configure the Switch.

You only need to access the Web interface if you 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 log on to the Web interface, provides a snapshot of the Switch’s basic settings and versions of current components.

Click Device Summary on the menu. A screen appears with three tabs that include:

■Device View

■Polling Interval

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Contents 3C16491 Baseline Switch PWR Plus3Com Corporation 350 Campus Drive Marlborough MA USA Contents Snmp Regulatory Notices Glossary Index Page Conventions About this GuideProduct Registration Documentation CommentsAutonegotiating 10/100 Mbps Ports Overview of the Baseline SwitchFeatures and Capabilities Autosensing of MDI/MDIX ConnectionsFront Panel Physical FeaturesPower-over-Ethernet Capability Gigabit Combo Ports RJ-45/SFPGigabit Combo Ports RJ-45/SFP Link/Activity Status LEDs Rear Panel Power LEDPackage Contents Before You Begin Positioning the SwitchRack-Mounting or Free-Standing Using the Mounting KitPlacing Units On Top of Each Other Montagesatz AnweisungenChecking for Correct Operation Supplying Power to the SwitchApproved SFP Transceivers Using SFP TranceiversInserting an SFP Transceiver Inserting an SFP Transceiver Removing an SFP TransceiverPerforming Spot Checks Installing the Switch Running the Discovery Application Requirements for Accessing the Web InterfaceWelcome screen of Discovery appears Discovered Devices Screen Logging On to the Web InterfaceMenu Navigating the Web InterfaceLists the available items on the menu Menu Item Port Status ButtonsDhcp Assigned IP Address Accessing the Interface Without Using DiscoveryManually Assigned Static IP Address Device Summary Information Configuration OverviewPolling Interval Device ViewColor Key Administration SettingsModifying the IP Address Settings Automatic IP ConfigurationTo set the IP address for the Switch IP SetupRestore Configuration Backup ConfigurationUpgrade Screen Firmware UpgradeInitialize RebootUser Summary System AccessModify User Create UserRemove User System TimeSummary SetupSnmp Add Snmp Remove Configuring VLANsVlan Modify Port Modify VlanModify Port Screen RenamePort Detail RemoveVlan Detail Forwarding Tagged/Untagged Frames Sample Vlan ConfigurationsSetting Up Vlan Across Two Switches Setting Up Two VLANs on the Same SwitchSpanning Tree Tagged Vlan ConfigurationSpanning Tree Screen Igmp Query Igmp SnoopingBroadcast Storm PoE Broadcast Storm Setup ScreenAdministration Configuring Port SettingsDetail Port Administration Summary ScreenSpeed/Duplex for 1000 Mbps Connections Port Administration Setup ScreenGuidelines for Creating Trunks Link AggregationLink Aggregation Summary Screen CreateLink Aggregation Modify Screen ModifySpanning Tree per Port Spanning Tree Summary Screen Port Mirroring Spanning Tree Setup ScreenStatistics Port Mirroring Setup ScreenQoS VoIP Summary Screen QoS VoIP Traffic SettingsQoS VoIP Setup Screen Port SetupOUI Add OUI SummaryRadius Client SecurityRadius Client Detail Screen Configure802.1X Summary Screen 802.1X Settings802.1X Detail Screen Address Table MonitoringAddress Table Screen Cable DiagnosticsCable Diagnostic Screen DiagnosticsResetting to Factory Defaults TroubleshootingSolving LED Issues Forgotten PasswordForgotten Static IP Address Link/Activity LED is on, but network performance is poor Fiber cable is connected, but the Module Active LED is offAll ports appear to show continual activity If the Problem PersistsTroubleshoot Online Access Software Downloads Purchase Value-Added ServicesRegister Your Product Contact Us Telephone Technical Support and RepairCountry Telephone Number Latsupportanc@3com.com Electrical Related StandardsEnvironmental PhysicalAppendix B Technical Information Important Safety Information Safety InformationAppendix C Safety Information Regulatory Notices Page Auto-negotiation 1000BASE-TBandwidth Category 6 Cables Category 3 CablesCategory 5 Cables Category 5e CablesIeee 802.1Q Full DuplexHalf Duplex Ieee 802.1DNetwork LayerLink Aggregation MAC AddressSubnet Mask SwitchServer Subnet AddressVlan Numbers IndexIndex