3Com 09-1324-000 manual Setting System, Administrator, Information

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	The NETBuilder II bridge/router contains a real-time clock, so you do not need to
	set the date after each reboot to keep it correct.
	For more information on these parameters, refer to Reference for NETBuilder
	Family Software. Proceed to the next section to enter system administrator
	information.

Setting System	As system administrator, you can set the system name, location, and system
Administrator	contact so that other system administrators can contact you for information. If you
Information	are planning to use SNMP, you must set the system administrator information;
	otherwise, these settings are optional.
	Before performing the procedure, you need to decide on or obtain the following
	information:
	■	System name
	■	System location

■ System contact person and phone number

To set system administrator information, follow these steps:

1Specify a name for the node, using:

SETDefault -SYS SysNAMe = “<string>”

For example, to set the bridge/router name as “Sales.SanJose,” enter:

SETDefault -SYS SysNAMe = “Sales.SanJose”

The system name can contain no more than 255 characters. The default value is “ “ (null string).

2Specify the system location, using:

SETDefault -SYS SysLOCation = “<string>”

For example, to set the system location as “SecondFloor.Lab,” enter:

SETDefault -SYS SysLOCation = “SecondFloor.Lab”

The system location can contain no more than 255 characters. The default value is “ “ (null string).

3Specify a string that identiﬁes the contact person managing the bridge/router, using:

SETDefault -SYS SysCONtact = “<string>”

For example, to specify John Smith as the system contact and a number to reach him, enter:

SETDefault -SYS SysCONtact = “John Smith (408) 555-1111”

The system contact string can contain no more than 255 characters. The default value is “ “ (null string). Users can obtain this information by entering:

SHow -SYS SysCONtact

Proceed to the next section to assign an Internet address.

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New Installation for NETBuilder II Software 95052-8145 3Com CorporationBayfront Plaza Santa Clara, CaliforniaContents CEC 20 System Index 3COM Corporation Limited Warranty Page Introduction About this GuideConvention Description ConventionsList conventions that are used throughout this guide Icon Alerts you toDesignated as drive a OverviewSoftware Installation ChecklistsChange the primary boot source default as needed Install System Software and Boot Refer to ChapterInstall software from a flash memory card Change the Primary Boot Source Refer to Chapter4CHAPTER 1 Overview Memory Card Installing Software and Booting DPE Netbuilder II SystemInstalling Software Performing Initial Boot Booting from the FlashNETBuilder II System Making a BackupFlash Memory CardFollowing these steps Using the BackupFlash Card Format the blank ﬂash memory card in drive B by enteringPage Changes Changing the Boot Source on aUsing the Boot CommandPrimary boot source Primary Boot SourceConﬁguring Configuring the Primary Boot Source Page CEC 20 Netbuilder II System Installing Software and BootingCD-ROM drive Installing SoftwareFrom a Network Management StationAt the network management station ProcedureTo see if these daemons are running, enter If you are using a Bourne sh or Korn ksh shell, enterTftp CD-ROM Station PrerequisitesStation Booting aNETBuilder II Image Over the NetworkImage/NBII/SW/101/FF/boot.29k To a Flash Memory Copying the SoftwareConﬁguring IP Format the blank ﬂash memory card by entering Enter a routing protocol For example, enable RIP usingPage You are now ready to enter software commands Slot 7 as the primary boot sourceFW/NBII-FW,2.6 Enter 4 to select Primary Boot Source To select NETBuilder software version 10.1 enter Secondary Boot Source Page Logging on to Configuring Basic SettingsSystem User Interface Learning AboutInterface Main menu Level 1 is displayed Full-Form Syntax Reference for NETBuilder Family SoftwareSymbolDescription SymbolsAbbreviated Syntax Full and Abbreviated Syntax Examples Symbol DescriptionCan be abbreviated to Determining the Display of Ports and Virtual Ports Variations in Command SyntaxEntering Service Names in Command Lines Can be shortened by abbreviating it toCommand History Substitution Using AliasesDisplay it ﬁrst Privilege Level Strings Syntax for Assigning ValuesNumeric Values NamesPort and Path Naming Restrictions Media Addresses @22 Asynchronous Transfer Mode ATM addressDecimal. The Dlci identiﬁes a virtual circuit on the Frame An example of a Frame Relay addressNetwork Layer Addresses Addresses are the same 00003333%080002005678 For more information on Internet addresses, subnet masks,Followed by the MAC address Network from all other IPX networks. The following example Described in Table Getting Help Syntax Description Manager Privilege Obtaining NetworkLevel Date PasswordSetting the Time ChangingAdministrator Setting SystemInformation Addresses to a Bridge Assigning InternetAddresses Assigning InternetSETDefault !2 -IP NETaddr = Internet addresses to individual ports using22CHAPTER 6 Configuring Basic Settings Enable the Snmp service by entering 24CHAPTER 6 Configuring Basic Settings Booting from a Booting the Netbuilder II CEC a 20 System from the NetworkTFTP/FTP Server NETBuilder Software on the Unix NMS Enter Q to return to the Primary Boot Source menu Table A-1Additional Tftp Primary Boot Source Parameters Parameter Conﬁguration Token ring port Page Technical Support ServicesService Access by Analog Modem408 654 2706 or 408 654 Access by Digital ModemPress Return to see the 3ComForum main menu 3Com Canada Regional Sales Office Telephone Number 3Com Corporation3Com Asia Limited Regional Sales Office Telephone Number 3Com Benelux B.VRegional Sales Office Telephone Number 3Com Mediterraneo Regional Sales Office Telephone Number 3Com Iberia3Com Ireland 3Com Latin AmericaNumerics Indexﬁrmware 4-6,A-4,A-5 3Com Corporation Limited Warranty