
A
Appendix A
| Appendix A contains the following topics: | |
| ■ | Agent Firmware Versions |
| ■ | Preparing Network Devices |
| ■ Globally Assigned IP Network Addresses | |
| ■ | Configuring IP Parameters |
| Agent Firmware Versions | |
| HP TopTools for Hubs & Switches communicates with network devices using | |
| SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol). For HP TopTools to access | |
| device features, each network device must contain a compatible version of | |
| agent software or firmware. | |
|
| |
N o t e | The latest firmware agents can be obtained from the Technical Support |
section of the HP ProCurve web page. The URL is: http://www.hp.com/go/procurve
Verifying Device Agent Versions
You can check the agent version on an HP device using one of the following methods:
■ Use the device's console port interface (a
• You can connect a terminal or computer directly to the device or through a modem. Refer to the device's Installation and Reference Guide for use of the device's
• For HP devices, you can use an ASCII terminal or computer with VT 100 terminal emulation.
■ Use an available network application (a network connection).
• For HP devices, use an existing version of HP TopTools for Hubs & Switches or other device management utility.
Update the device's software or firmware to the current supported version.