3Com 3812 - SuperStack 3 Switch Getting Started Manual

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36 CHAPTER 3: S ETTING UP FOR M ANAGEMENTViewingAutomaticallyConfigured IPInformationIf you allow the Switch to automatically configure its own IP informationyou need to discover and view the IP information before you can begin tomanage the Switch. You can discover the IP information in two ways:■ Using 3Com Network Supervisor — this application will auto-discoverthe Switch and display the automatically allocated IP informationassigned to the Switch.■ Connecting to the Console Port — connect a workstation using aconsole cable to the console port of the Switch. You can then view theIP information automatically assigned to the Switch using thecommand line interface (CLI).Using 3Com NetworkSupervisorYou can use the 3Com Network Supervisor application provided on theCD-ROM that accompanies your Switch to discover the automaticallyallocated IP information.1 Connect your Switch to the network.2 Power-up the Switch and wait for two minutes.3 Launch 3Com Network Supervisor and run the Auto-discovery wizard.3Com Network Supervisor will auto-discover the new Switch and displaythe IP information that has been automatically allocated to the Switch.Most DHCP servers allow static IP addresses to be configured so that youknow what IP address the Switch will be given. Refer to thedocumentation that accompanies your DHCP server.If your network does not have a DHCP server, the workstation running3Com Network Supervisor must be on the same subnet as the Switch,because Auto-IP addresses are non-routable.Connecting to theConsole PortAlternatively, you can view the automatically configured IP informationvia the command line interface (CLI) through a connection to the consoleport. (This example describes a local connection to the console port,rather than a remote one via a modem.)Pre-requisites■ A workstation with terminal emulation software installed, such asMicrosoft Hyperterminal. This software allows you to communicatewith the Switch via the console port directly, or through a modem.■ Documentation supplied with the terminal emulation software.dua1740-0aaa03.book Page 36 Thursday, December 23, 2004 9:23 PM