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ABOUT THIS GUIDE

Introduction

This guide describes how to get started with your new NETBuilder II®

 

bridge/router. It describes how to install Enterprise OS software and perform the

 

initial system boot. It also explains how to access and use the command-line

 

interface to establish basic settings.

 

If you are upgrading software from an earlier version, see Upgrading Enterprise OS

 

Software.

 

If the information in the release notes shipped with your product differs from the

 

information in this guide, follow the release notes.

 

Before you use the information in this guide, you must first install the

 

bridge/router according to your hardware installation guide.

Additional Information

When you have completed the procedures in this guide, you will find valuable

 

information in Using Enterprise OS Software, which will help you configure your

 

software for bridging, routing, and wide area protocols, according to the

 

particular needs of your network. For a comprehensive description of NETBuilder®

 

software commands, see Reference for Enterprise OS Software.

Audience Description

This guide is intended for network administrators who:

 

■ Have experience in planning, maintaining, and troubleshooting local or wide

 

area networks.

 

■ Are familiar with network protocols, bridging and routing, and network

 

management.

 

■ Will be responsible for configuring and operating NETBuilder II bridge/routers.

 

 

How to Use

The chapters in this guide include the following information to help you install and

This Guide

configure NETBuilder software:

 

■ Chapter 1 describes NETBuilder II systems that can use Enterprise OS software

 

version 11.3 and it also provides start-up checklists.

 

■ Chapter 2 describes how to install Enterprise OS software and boot a

 

NETBuilder II system.

 

■ Chapter 3 describes how to change the primary boot source on a NETBuilder II

 

system.

 

■ Chapter 4 describes how to log on to the system; obtain Network Manager

 

privileges; set passwords, time, date, and system administrator information;

 

assign Internet addresses; set up security; and verify system operation.

 

■ Appendix A has instructions on how to obtain technical support.

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Contents New Installation for Enterprise OS Software Bayfront Plaza 3Com CorporationSanta Clara, California 95052-8145Contents 3COM Corporation Limited Warranty About this Guide How to UseIntroduction This GuideList conventions that are used throughout this guide ConventionsIcon Alerts you to Convention DescriptionOverview flash memory card for first time NETBuilder II installationsSoftware This guide apply to all software packagesInstall software from a flash memory card Install System Software and Boot See ChapterChange the Primary Boot Source See Chapter Change the primary boot source default as neededInstalling Software Performing Initial Boot Installing Software and Booting Netbuilder II SystemBooting from Flash Memory CardFlash Memory Making a BackupCard NETBuilder II SystemFlash Card Using the BackupPress Reset buttons to reboot Command Changing the Boot SourceUsing the Boot Configuring Primary Boot SourceAt the Enterprise OS prompt, enter Primary Boot Source menu is displayedChanging the Boot Source System Configuring Basic SettingsLogging on to User Interfaces Setting Up IP RoutingLearning About Application Menu-Driven Versus of three ways Command-Line InterfaceWeb Link Interface Description Log in as root. TypeMain menu Level 1 is displayed Abbreviated Syntax Full-Form SyntaxSymbol Description SymbolsCan be shortened by abbreviating it to Full and Abbreviated Syntax ExamplesCan be abbreviated to Determining the Display of Ports and Virtual Ports Variations in Command SyntaxEntering Service Names in Command Lines Command History Substitution Using AliasesPrivilege Level Numeric Values Syntax for Assigning ValuesNames StringsPort and Path Naming Restrictions Media Addresses Asynchronous Transfer Mode ATM address Bridge/router or tunnel switches. In the global addressingDecimal. The Dlci identifies a virtual circuit on the Frame An example of a Frame Relay addressNetwork Layer Addresses Followed by the MAC address For more information on Internet addresses, subnet masks,Network from all other IPX networks. The following example Addresses are the same 00003333%080002005678Getting Help Obtaining Network PasswordManager Privilege LevelSetting System Setting the Time and DateAdministrator InformationSETDefault -SYS SysCONtact = John Smith 408 IPX OSI Assign Internet addresses to individual ports usingAssigning an IP Address to a bridge/router Port DELete -SNMP COMmunity Anycom COMmunity Enable the Snmp service by enteringRemoteManager Configuring Basic Settings Online Technical ServicesTechnical Support Access by Digital Modem Access by Analog Modem847 262 408 727Europe Country Telephone Number Asia Pacific RimEurope, South Africa, and Middle East Latin AmericaCountry Telephone Number Fax Number Numerics IndexSnmp Snmp 3Com Corporation Limited Warranty Disclaimer
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