3Com 3C172203 manual Pre-requisites, Documentation supplied with the terminal emulation software

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36CHAPTER 3: SETTING UP FOR MANAGEMENT

Automatic Setup You can set up the Switch automatically whilst it is connected to a network in either of the following ways:

■Using 3Com Network Supervisor — This application will auto-discover the Switch and display the automatically allocated IP information assigned to the Switch.

■Connecting to the Console Port — Connect a workstation using a console cable to the console port of the Switch. You can then view the IP information automatically assigned to the Switch using the command line interface (CLI).

Using 3Com Network You can use the 3Com Network Supervisor application provided on the Supervisor CD-ROM that accompanies your Switch to discover the automatically

allocated IP information.

1Connect your Switch to the network.

2Power-up the Switch and wait for two minutes.

3Launch 3Com Network Supervisor and run the Auto-discovery wizard.

3Com Network Supervisor will auto-discover the new Switch and display the IP information that has been automatically allocated to the Switch.

Most DHCP and BootP servers allow static IP addresses to be configured so that you know what IP address the Switch will be given. Refer to the documentation that accompanies your DHCP or BootP server.

If your network does not have a DHCP or BootP server, 3Com Network Supervisor must be on the same subnet as the Switch, as Auto-IP addresses are non-routable.

Connecting to the To set up your Switch automatically you can alternatively make a Console Port connection to the console port. (This example describes a local

connection to the console port, rather than a remote one via a modem.)

Pre-requisites

■A workstation with terminal emulation software installed, such as Microsoft Hyperterminal. This software allows you to communicate with the Switch via the console port directly, or through a modem.

■Documentation supplied with the terminal emulation software.

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Contents SuperStack 3C17203 3C172043Com Corporation 5400 Bayfront Plaza Santa Clara, California Contents Setting UP for Management Setting Up Command Line Interface ManagementSwitch Port Online Technical Services World Wide Web SitePIN -OUTS Null Modem Cable PC-AT Serial Cable RJ-45 Pin AssignmentsPage About this Guide Conventions List conventions that are used throughout this guideText Conventions Icon DescriptionRelated DocumentationProduct Registration DocumentationComments Pddtechpubscomments@3com.comIntroducing Hardware Features Switch Hardware featuresSoftware features Four groups supported Statistics, History, AlarmsEvent Switch Front View DetailColor Indicates Port Status LEDs Module Packet LEDsModule Status LEDs Power/Self Test LED Color IndicatesUnit LEDs To your Switch. Contact your supplier for more information Switch 4400 Rear Switch 4400 rear viewView Detail Default Settings shows the default settings for the Switch Installing the Switch Package Contents Rack-mounting Placing Units On Top of Each OtherStacking Units Power-up Powering-upSwitch SequencePower/Self Test LED colors Color StateCross-over Cable Straight-through Cable Installing the Switch Setting UP for Management Setting Up IP ConfigurationManual IP Configuration OverviewAutomatic IP Configuration Initial Switch Setup Methods Manual Setup Automatic SetupManual Setup Connecting the Workstation to the SwitchPanel Port Pre-requisitesConfiguring the Workstation with IP Information Setting Up the Switch with IP InformationConnecting a workstation to the Switch via the console port Setting Up the Switch with IP Information Manual Setup Documentation supplied with the terminal emulation software Automatic Setup Example top-level command line interface menu Viewing IP Information via the Console PortRefer to Setting Up Command Line Interface Management on CLI management via the console portRefer to Setting Up Web Interface Management on Refer to Setting Up Snmp Management onCommand Line Network Using TelnetInterface Management CLI Management viaSetting Up Web InterfaceChoosing a Browser Over the NetworkSetting Up Snmp Management Protocol Snmp can manage a Switch ifManagement workstation Documentation supplied with the Snmp network managementYou can change the default passwords using either User Default Access Level Name PasswordSecurity Device User Modify operation on the web interface Problem Solving For Technical Support information, see Appendix DSolving Problems Solutions belowPower LED does not light On powering-up, the Power/Self Test LED lights yellowProblems Solving HardwareUnit LED is flashing green An Snmp fan fail trap is receivedSolving Communication Problems IP AddressingHow do you obtain a registered IP Address? Problem Solving Safety Information Important Safety Information This must be approved for the country where it is used’information de Sécurité Importante Schko Wichtige Sicherheitsinformationen Vorsicht Europe PC-AT Serial Cable Null Modem Cable 9-pin to RS-232 25-pinPin to 9-pin Connectors Modem CableRJ-45 Pin AssignmentsPin Number Signal Function Appendix B PIN-OUTS Switch 4400 24-port Switch 4400 24-port Technical SpecificationsProtocols Used for Administration Standards SupportedTerminal Emulation Switch 4400 48-port Switch 4400 48-port Technical SpecificationsAppendix C Technical Specifications Services Online TechnicalUsername anonymous Asia, Pacific Rim Europe and South AfricaCountry Telephone Number Fax Number NET 3Com 408 326 800 638 Not toll-free Enterprise Customers Appendix D Technical Support Index NumbersUnit information label Regulatory Notices

3C17204, 3C172203 specifications

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