3Com 3812 - SuperStack 3 Switch Getting Started Manual

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32 CHAPTER 3: S ETTING UP FOR M ANAGEMENTaddresses to be configured so that you know what IP address will beallocated to the Switch. Refer to the documentation that accompaniesyour DHCP server.For a detailed description of how automatic IP configuration operates,please refer to the Implementation Guide on the CD-ROM thataccompanies your Switch or on the 3Com Web site.You should use the automatic IP configuration method if:■ your network uses DHCP to allocate IP information, or■ flexibility is needed. If the Switch is re-deployed onto a differentsubnet, it will automatically reconfigure itself with an appropriate IPaddress, instead of you having to manually reconfigure the Switch.If you use the automatic IP configuration method, you need to discoverthe automatically allocated IP information before you can beginmanagement. Work through the “Viewing Automatically Configured IPInformation” section on page 36.Preparing forManagementOnce your Switch’s initial set up is complete you can set up your chosenmanagement method as described in “Methods of Managing a Switch”on page 39.For detailed information about the specific web interface operations andcommand line interface commands and problem solving, refer to the“Management Interface Reference Guide” on the CD-ROM that issupplied with the Switch or on the 3Com Web site.ManuallyConfiguring IPInformationYou can manually configure the Switch IP information in the followingway:■ Connecting to the console port — connect a workstation using aconsole cable to the console port of the Switch. You can thenmanually enter IP information using the command line interface (CLI).Connecting to theConsole PortTo set up your Switch manually you can alternatively make a connectionto the console port (this example describes a local connection to theconsole port, rather than a remote one via a modem). You can do thiswhilst the Switch is offline, that is, before you connect the Switch to anetwork, or whilst the Switch is online, that is, connected to a network.dua1740-0aaa03.book Page 32 Thursday, December 23, 2004 9:23 PM