Checking for Correct Operation of LEDs 23
Connecting a Redundant Power System 24
Choosing the Correct Cables 24
3SETTING UPFORMANAGEMENT
Setting Up Overview 28
IP Configuration 28
Preparing for Management 30
Initial Switch Setup 30
Manual Setup 31
Connecting to a Front Panel Port 31
Connecting to the Console Port 33
Automatic Setup 36
Using 3Com Network Supervisor 36
Connecting to the Console Port 36
Methods of Managing a Switch 39
Command Line Interface Management 39
Web Interface Management 40
SNMP Management 40
Setting Up Command Line Interface Management 41
CLI Management via the Console Port 41
CLI Management over the Network 41
Setting Up Web Interface Management 42
Pre-requisites 42
Web Management Over the Network 42
Setting Up SNMP Management 43
Pre-requisites 43
Default Users and Passwords 44
Changing Default Passwords 44
4PROBLEM SOLVING
Solving Problems Indicated by LEDs 46
Solving Hardware Problems 47
Solving Communication Problems 48
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