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4Enter the IP address, subnet mask, and gateway IP address for the Switch. The screen displays a summary of the information entered.

If using the gettingStarted command you will then be prompted to enter system information, change passwords, and then given the option to carry out advanced configuration.

The initial set up of your Switch is now complete and the Switch is ready for you to set up your chosen management method. See “Methods of Managing a Switch” on page 46.

If you do not intend to use the command line interface via the console port to manage the Switch, you can logout, disconnect the serial cable and close the terminal emulator software.

Viewing	If you allow the Switch to automatically configure its own IP information
Automatically	you need to discover and view the IP information before you can begin to
Configured IP	manage the Switch. You can discover the IP information in two ways:
Information	■ 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.

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Contents SuperStack 3Com Corporation 5400 Bayfront Plaza Santa Clara, California Contents Setting UP for Management PIN-OUTS Page About this Guide Icon Description ConventionsConvention Description Documentation RelatedDocumentation documentation Directory as a whole to maintain the structure of the files Please include the following information when commentingSuperStack 3 Switch 4900 Series Getting Started Guide 3Com recommends that you copy the Docs/referenceguideIntroducing Introducing the Superstack 3 Switch 4900 Series Hardware Features Switches Switch 4900 front view Switch Front View DetailSwitch 4924 front view Ports cross-over Unit LEDs Power/Self Test LEDColor Indicates Port Status LEDs Module Status LEDsSwitch 4900 rear view Switch RearSwitch 4924 rear view Power SocketSupported by your Switch Default SettingsSwitch units, it is returned to these defaults Installing the Switch Choosing a Suitable Package ContentsSite Have been fitted Flow through the side panels of the SwitchRack-mounting Desk, or attach it to a wallFitting a bracket for rack-mounting Repeat steps 2 and 3 for the other side of the SwitchInterconnecting two Switch 4900 units Sequence Power-upPowering-up SwitchPower System output Options RJ-45 connector is now a grounded portThat contain alignment pins can cause damage to your Switch Your SwitchTransceivers Switch 4950 GbicOperation Approved GbicInserting a Gbic Transceiver into a Switch Fiber SC connector Type 4 Gbic with internal Eeprom fittedSwitch 4950 Gbic Operation Installing the Switch Setting UP for Management Overview Setting UpAutomatic IP Configuration Manual IP ConfigurationSetting UP for Management Pre-requisites Manually Configuring IP InformationConfiguring the Workstation with IP Information Connecting the Workstation to the SwitchSetting Up the Switch with IP Information Using Command Line Interface via Telnet Example top-level command line interface menu 19,200 baud Data bits Connecting a workstation to the Switch via the console portSetting Up the Switch with IP Information Viewing Configured IPAutomatically Pre-requisites Viewing IP Information via the Console Port Example top-level command line interface menu Refer to Setting Up Command Line Interface Management on CLI Management via Command LineNetwork Using Telnet Interface ManagementInterface Setting Up WebChoosing a Browser Http//xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx Over the NetworkDefault Users Setting Up SnmpPasswords Security Device User Modify operation on the web interface User Default Name Password Access LevelFor Technical Support information, see Appendix D Problem SolvingOn powering-up, the Power/Self Test LED lights yellow Solving ProblemsSolutions below Power LED does not lightFor further information about RMON, refer to Status ProblemsSolving Hardware Fan failure warning message is receivedUnit fails, no Snmp fan failure message is received Error message indicating that the Gbic transceiver is faultyIP Addressing Solving Communication ProblemsHow do you obtain a registered IP Address? Safety Information This must be approved for the country where it is used Important Safety InformationImportant Safety Information 3CGBIC91 Gbic SX 3CGBIC92 Gbic LX Schko ’information de Sécurité ImportanteAppendix a Safety Information 3CGBIC91 Gbic SX 3CGBIC92 Gbic LX Der Netzstecker muß die Norm CEE 7/7 erfüllen Schuko Wichtige SicherheitsinformationenWichtige Sicherheitsinformationen Appendix a Safety Information Null Modem Cable 9-pin to RS-232 25-pin PC-AT Serial CablePin to 9-pin Assignments ConnectorsModem Cable RJ-45 PinPin Number 10/100BASE-T 1000BASE-T Appendix B PIN-OUTS Same unless otherwise stated Physical DimensionsSafety Power ConsumptionStandards Supported Power SupplyProtocols Used for Administration Heat DissipationOnline Technical ServicesUsername anonymous From this region, enter the URL Asia, Pacific RimFrom this region, email Europe, Middle East and AfricaEurope, Middle East and Africa Asia, Pacific RimCountry Telephone Number Asia, Pacific Rim Country Telephone Number Latin America Numbers IndexPasswords Regulatory Notices