Checking for Correct Operation of LEDs 26
Connecting a Redundant Power System 27
Choosing the Correct Cables 27
3
S
ETTING
U
P
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M
ANAGEMENT
Setting Up Overview 30
IP Configuration 30
Preparing for Management 32
Initial Switch Setup 32
Manual Setup 33
Connecting to a Front Panel Port 33
Connecting to the Console Port 35
Automatic Setup 38
Using 3Com Network Supervisor 38
Connecting to the Console Port 38
Methods of Managing a Switch 41
Command Line Interface Management 41
Web Interface Management 42
SNMP Management 42
Setting Up Command Line Interface Management 43
CLI Management via the Console Port 43
CLI Management over the Network 43
Setting Up Web Interface Management 44
Pre-requisites 44
Web Management Over the Network 44
Setting Up SNMP Management 45
Pre-requisites 45
Default Users and Passwords 46
Changing Default Passwords 46
4
P
ROBLEM
S
OLVING
Solving Problems Indicated by LEDs 48
Solving Hardware Problems 49
Solving Communication Problems 50
Solving Software Upgrade Problems 51
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