3Com OfficeConnect 3CDSG10PWR User Manual

Officeconnect managed gigabit poe switch
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  • Page 1 ® 3Com OfficeConnect Managed Gigabit PoE Switch User Guide 3CDSG10PWR www.3Com.com Part Number 10016182 Rev. AA Published July 2007...
  • Page 2 All other company and product names may be trademarks of the respective companies with which they are associated. ENVIRONMENTAL STATEMENT It is the policy of 3Com Corporation to be environmentally friendly in all operations. To uphold our policy, we are committed to: Establishing environmental performance standards that comply with national legislation and regulations.
  • Page 3: About This Guide

    Switch OfficeConnect Managed Gigabit PoE and how it can be used in your network. It covers summaries of hardware and software features. Using the 3Com Web Interface — Provides information for using the Web interface including adding, editing, and deleting device configuration information.
  • Page 4 BOUT UIDE ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Aggregating Ports — Provides information for configuring Link Aggregation which optimizes port usage by linking a group of ports together to form a single LAG. Configuring VLANs — Provides information for configuring VLANs. VLANs are logical subgroups with a Local Area Network (LAN) which combine user stations and network devices into a single virtual LAN segment, regardless of the physical LAN segment to which they are...
  • Page 5: Intended Audience

    Most user guides and release notes are available in Adobe Acrobat Reader Portable Document Format (PDF) or HTML on the 3Com Web site: ■ Conventions Table 1 lists conventions that are used throughout this guide.
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    ONTENTS BOUT UIDE User Guide Overview ... 3 Intended Audience... 5 Conventions ... 5 Related Documentation ... 5 ETTING TARTED About the OfficeConnect Managed Gigabit PoE Switch ... 14 Summary of Hardware Features Front Panel Detail... 15 LED Status Indicators... 16 System Specifications ...
  • Page 7 Starting the 3Com Web Interface ...31 Multi-Session Web Connections Accessing the 3Com Web Interface Understanding the 3Com Web Interface...33 Device Representation Using the 3Com Web Interface Management Buttons Using Screen and Table Options...36 Saving the Configuration...40 Resetting the Device...41 Restoring Factory Defaults ...43 Logging Off the Device...44...
  • Page 8 Viewing ACL Binding Configuring ACL Binding Removing ACL Binding Enabling Broadcast Storm ... 86 ANAGING YSTEM Viewing System Description Defining System Settings Configuring System Name Configuring System Time Saving the Device Configuration Resetting the Device ONFIGURING ORTS Viewing Port Settings Defining Port Settings Viewing Port Details GGREGATING...
  • Page 9 ONFIGURING Defining IP Addressing Configuring ARP Settings ...127 Viewing ARP Settings Defining ARP Settings Removing ARP Entries Configuring Address Tables ...132 Viewing Address Table Settings Viewing Port Summary Settings Adding MAC Addresses to the Address Table Defining Aging Time Removing Address Table Ports Removing MAC Addresses from the Address Table IGMP S ONFIGURING...
  • Page 10 Configuring Trust Settings Viewing Bandwidth Settings Defining Bandwidth Settings Defining Voice VLAN... 174 Viewing Voice VLANs Defining Voice VLAN Defining Voice VLAN Port Settings Viewing Voice VLAN Port Definitions Viewing the OUI Summaries Modifying OUI Definitions ANAGING YSTEM Backing Up System Files Restoring Files ...
  • Page 11 ETWORK 3Com Network Supervisor...212 3Com Network Director ...213 3Com Network Access Manager ...213 3Com Enterprise Management Suite ...214 Integration Kit with HP OpenView Network Node Manager ...214 EVICE PECIFICATIONS AND Related Standards ...215 Environmental ...215 Physical ...215 Electrical...216 Switch Features ...216 Null Modem Cable ...221...
  • Page 12 Upgrade ... 233 Initialize ... 234 Reboot ... 235 Logout ... 236 Password ... 237 LOSSARY ... 238 BTAINING UPPORT FOR Register Your Product to Gain Service Benefits ... 244 Solve Problems Online... 244 Purchase Extended Warranty and Professional Services... 244 Access Software Downloads ...
  • Page 13: Getting Started

    ETTING This chapter contains introductory information about the 3Com OfficeConnect Managed Gigabit PoE Switch (hereafter called the Switch) and how they can be used in your network. It covers summaries of hardware and software features and also the following topics: About the OfficeConnect Managed Gigabit PoE Switch ■...
  • Page 14: About The Officeconnect Managed Gigabit Poe Switch

    1: G HAPTER ETTING TARTED About the The OfficeConnect Managed Gigabit PoE Switch is a Gigabit Ethernet OfficeConnect switching products that delivers flexible three-speed performance Managed Gigabit (10/100/1000), Power over Ethernet (PoE) and advanced voice-optimized PoE Switch features such as auto-QoS and auto-voice VLAN. This makes the switch ideal for medium businesses and small enterprises seeking to build a secure converged network.
  • Page 15: Front Panel Detail

    Table 1 Hardware Features (continued) Front Panel Detail Figure 1 shows the front panel of the OfficeConnect Managed Gigabit PoE Switch 10-Port unit Figure 1 OfficeConnect Managed Gigabit PoE Feature OfficeConnect Managed Gigabit PoE Switch Traffic Prioritization Supported (using the IEEE Std 802.ID, 1998 Edition): Eight traffic queues per port Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Auto-negotiating 10/100/1000BASE-T ports...
  • Page 16: Led Status Indicators

    1: G HAPTER ETTING TARTED LED Status The OfficeConnect Managed Gigabit PoE 10-Port Ethernet switch Indicators provides LED indicators on the front panel for your convenience to monitor the switch. Table 2 describes the meanings of the LEDs. Table 2 Description on the LEDs of the OfficeConnect Managed Gigabit PoE Switch Label Status...
  • Page 17: System Specifications

    System Table 3 contains the system specifications of the OfficeConnect Managed Specifications Gigabit PoE series switch. Table 3 System specifications of the Switch Additional specifications can be found in Appendix B “Device Specifications and Features”. series switch Switch OfficeConnect Managed Gigabit PoE Specification 3CDSG10PWR Physical dimensions...
  • Page 18: Installing The Switch

    AVERTISSEMENT: Consignes de securite. Avant d'installer ou d'enlever tout composant de Switch ou d'entamer une procedure de maintenance, lisez les informations relatives a la securite qui se trouvent dans 3Com Switch Family Safety and Regulatory Information. VORSICHT: Sicherheitsinformationen. Bevor Sie Komponenten aus...
  • Page 19: Setting Up For Management

    Console port for basic operations of the switch including setting and viewing the IP address, configuring user accounts, upgrading switch firmware, and more. Refer to “3Com CLI Reference Guide” on page 227. Web Interface Each switch has an internal set of web pages that allow you to manage...
  • Page 20: Snmp Management

    You can manage a switch using any network management workstation running the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) as shown in Figure 3. For example, you can use the 3Com Network Director software, available from the 3Com website. Figure 3 SNMP Management over the Network Refer to “Setting Up SNMP Management V1 or V2”...
  • Page 21 Figure 4 Initial Switch Setup and Management Flow Diagram IP Information is automatically configured using DHCP See page 22 How do you want to connect to the Switch? Connect to the Connect to a front panel console port and use port and use the Web the Command Line Interface.
  • Page 22: Ip Configuration

    1: G HAPTER ETTING TARTED IP Configuration The switch’s IP configuration is determined automatically using DHCP, or manually using values you assign. Automatic IP Configuration using DHCP By default the switch tries to configure its IP Information without requesting user intervention. It tries to obtain an IP address from a DHCP server on the network.
  • Page 23: Using The Command Line Interface (Cli)

    IP address, or to view the IP address that was assigned automatically (for Interface (CLI) example, by a DHCP server). For more information about the CLI, refer to “3Com CLI Reference Guide” on page 227. Connecting to the This section describes how to connect to your switch through the Console Port Console port.
  • Page 24: Manually Set The Ip Address Using The Console Port

    1: G HAPTER ETTING TARTED Connecting the Workstation to the Switch 1 Connect the workstation to the console port using the console cable as shown in Figure 5. Figure 5 Connecting a Workstation to the Switch using the Console Port To connect the cable: a Attach the cable’s RJ-45 connector to the Console port of the switch.
  • Page 25: Viewing Ip Information Using The Console Port

    1 Connect to the switch Console port as described in “Connecting to the 2 The command line interface login sequence begins as soon as the switch 3 At the login prompt, enter admin as your user name and press Return. 4 Press Return.
  • Page 26 See “Methods of Managing a Switch” on page 19. For more information about the CLI, refer to “3Com CLI Reference Guide” on page 227. If you do not intend to use the command line interface using the console port to manage the switch, you can logout, disconnect the serial cable and close the terminal emulator software.
  • Page 27: Setting Up Web Interface Management

    Setting Up Web This section describes how you can set up web interface management Interface over the network. Management Prerequisites ■ ■ ■ Choosing a Browser To display the web interface correctly, use one of the following Web browser and platform combinations: Table 4 Supported Web Browsers and Platforms For the browser to operate the web interface correctly, JavaScript and Cascading Style Sheets must be enabled on your browser.
  • Page 28: Web Management Over The Network

    Network Management Protocol (SNMP) to manage the switch. 3Com offers a range of network management applications to address networks of all sizes and complexity. See “3Com Network Management” on page 212. Be sure the management workstation is connected to the switch using a port in VLAN 1 (the Default VLAN).
  • Page 29: Default Users And Passwords

    Default Users and If you intend to manage the switch or to change the default passwords, Passwords you must log in with a valid user name and password. The switch has one default user name. The default user is listed in Table 5. Table 5 Default Users Use the admin default user name (no password) to login and carry out initial switch setup.
  • Page 30: Using The 3C Om Web Interface

    SING THE This section provides an introduction to the user interface, and includes the following topics: Starting the 3Com Web Interface ■ Understanding the 3Com Web Interface ■ Saving the Configuration ■ Resetting the Device ■ Restoring Factory Defaults ■...
  • Page 31: Starting The 3Com Web Interface

    Users and access levels are described in Configuring System Access. Login information is always handled in the local database. A unique password is required of each user. Two access levels exist on the 3Com Web Interface: ■ ■...
  • Page 32: Accessing The 3Com Web Interface

    2: U HAPTER SING THE Accessing the 3Com This section contains information on starting the 3Com Web interface. Web Interface To access the 3Com user interface: 1 Open an Internet browser. 2 Enter the device IP address in the address bar and press Enter. The Enter...
  • Page 33: Understanding The 3Com Web Interface

    Figure 7 3Com Web Interface Home Page Understanding the The 3Com Web Interface Home Page contains the following views: 3Com Web ■ Interface ■ ■ Tab View — Provides the device summary configuration located at the top of the home page.
  • Page 34 Provides access to online help, and contains information about the Web Interface. Device Representation — Provides an explanation of the user interface buttons, including both management buttons and task icons. Using the 3Com Web Interface Management Buttons — Provides instructions for adding, modifying, and deleting configuration parameters.
  • Page 35: Device Representation

    Device The 3Com Web Interface Home Page contains a graphical panel Representation representation of the device that appears within the Device View Tab. To access the Device Representation: 1 Click Device Summary > Device View. Figure 9 Device Representation 2 By selecting a specific port with your mouse, you can view the port statistics.
  • Page 36: Using Screen And Table Options

    2: U HAPTER SING THE Using Screen and 3Com contains screens and tables for configuring devices. This section Table Options contains the following topics: ■ ■ ■ ■ Viewing Configuration Information To view configuration information: 1 Click Port > Administration > Summary. The Port Settings Summary...
  • Page 37 Adding Configuration Information User-defined information can be added to specific 3Com Web Interface pages, by opening the IP Setup Page. To configure IP Setup: 1 Click Administration > IP Setup. The IP Setup Page opens: Figure 11 IP Setup Page 2 Enter requisite information in the text field.
  • Page 38 2: U HAPTER SING THE Modifying Configuration Information 1 Click Administration > System Access > Modify. The System Access Modify Page opens: Figure 12 System Access Modify Page 2 Modify the fields. 3 Click NTERFACE . The access fields are modified.
  • Page 39 Removing Configuration Information 1 Click Administration > System Access > Remove. The System Access Remove Page opens: Figure 13 System Access Remove Page 2 Select the user account to be deleted. 3 Click . The user account is deleted, and the device is updated. Using Screen and Table Options...
  • Page 40: Saving The Configuration

    2: U HAPTER SING THE Saving the Configuration changes are only saved to the device once the user saves Configuration the changes to the flash memory. The Save Configuration tab allows the latest configuration to be saved to the flash memory. To save the device configuration: 1 Click Save Configuration.
  • Page 41: Resetting The Device

    Resetting the The Reset Page enables resetting the device from a remote location. Device To prevent the current configuration from being lost, use the Save Configuration Page to save all user-defined changes to the flash memory before resetting the device. To reset the device: 1 Click Administration >...
  • Page 42 2: U HAPTER SING THE 3 Click password is displayed. Figure 16 User Name and Password Page 4 Enter a user name and password to reconnect to the web interface. NTERFACE . The device is reset, and a prompt for a user name and...
  • Page 43: Restoring Factory Defaults

    Restoring Factory The Restore option appears on the Reset Page. The Restore option Defaults restores device factory defaults. To restore the device: 1 Click Administration > Reset. The Reset Page opens: Figure 17 Reset Page The Reset Page contains the following fields: 2 Click Initialize with Current IP Address —...
  • Page 44: Logging Off The Device

    2: U HAPTER SING THE Logging Off the To log off the device: Device 1 Click 2 The following message appears: 3 Click NTERFACE . The Logout Page opens. . The 3Com Web Interface Home Page closes.
  • Page 45: Viewing Basic Settings

    IEWING This section contains information for viewing basic settings. The 3Com Web Interface Home Page presents a device summary section that provides the system administrator with the option to view essential information required for setting up and maintaining device settings.
  • Page 46: Viewing Device Settings

    The field range is 0-160 characters. System Contact — Defines the name of the contact person. The field length is 0-160 characters. Serial Number — Displays the device serial number. Product 3C Number — Displays the 3Com device 3C number.
  • Page 47 System Object ID — Displays the vendor’s authoritative identification ■ of the network management subsystem contained in the entity. MAC Address — Displays the device MAC address. ■ System Up Time — Displays the amount of time since the most ■...
  • Page 48: Viewing Color Keys

    3: V HAPTER IEWING ASIC Viewing Color Keys The Color Key Page provides information regarding the RJ45 or SFP port status on the device. The various colors key indicate the port status, speed and link of a selected port. To view color keys: 1 Click Device Summary >...
  • Page 49: Managing Device Security

    The Management Security section provides information for configuring system access, defining RADIUS authentication, port-based authentication and defining access control lists. This section includes the following topics: Configuring System Access ■ Defining RADIUS Clients ■ Defining Port-Based Authentication (802.1X) ■ Defining Access Control Lists ■...
  • Page 50: Configuring System Access

    Access levels provide read or read/write permissions to users for configuring the switch. Login information is managed in the local database. A unique password is required of each user. Two access levels exist on the 3Com Web Interface: ■ ■...
  • Page 51: Viewing System Access Settings

    Viewing System The System Access Summary Page displays the current users and access Access Settings levels defined on the device. To view System Access settings: 1 Click Administration > System Access > Summary. The System Access Summary Page opens: Figure 20 System Access Summary Page The System Access Summary Page contains the following fields: User Name —...
  • Page 52: Defining System Access

    4: M HAPTER ANAGING EVICE Defining System The System Access Setup Page allows network administrators to define Access users, passwords, and access levels for users using the System Access Interface. Monitor users have no access to this page. To define System Access: 1 Click Administration >...
  • Page 53: Modifying System Access

    Modifying System The System Access Modify Page allows network administrators to modify Access users, passwords, and access levels for users using the System Access Interface. Monitor users have no access to this page. To modify System Access: 1 Click Administration > System Access > Modify. The System Access Modify Page opens: Figure 22 System Access Modify Page The System Access Modify Page contains the following fields:...
  • Page 54: Removing System Access

    4: M HAPTER ANAGING EVICE Removing System The System Access Remove Page allows network administrators to Access remove users from the System Access Interface. Monitor users have no access to this page. To remove users: 1 Click Administration > System Access > Remove. The System Access Remove Page opens: Figure 23 System Access Remove Page The System Access Remove Page contains the following fields:...
  • Page 55: Defining Radius Clients

    Defining RADIUS Remote Authorization Dial-In User Service (RADIUS) servers provide Clients additional security for networks. RADIUS servers provide a centralized authentication method for 802.1X. The default parameters are user-defined, and are applied to newly defined RADIUS servers. If new default parameters are not defined, the system default values are applied to newly defined RADIUS servers.
  • Page 56 4: M HAPTER ANAGING EVICE ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 2 Define the fields. 3 Click ECURITY Authentication Port — Defines the authentication port. The authentication port is used to verify the RADIUS server authentication. The authentication port default is 1812. Number of Retries —...
  • Page 57: Defining Port-Based Authentication (802.1X)

    Defining Port-Based Port-based authentication authenticates users on a per-port basis via an Authentication external server. Only authenticated and approved system users can (802.1X) transmit and receive data. Ports are authenticated via the RADIUS server using the Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP). Port-based authentication includes: ■...
  • Page 58: Viewing 802.1X Authentication

    4: M HAPTER ANAGING EVICE Viewing 802.1X The 802.1X Summary Page allows the network administrator to view Authentication port-based authentication settings. To view Port-based Authentication: 1 Click Security > 802.1X > Summary. The 802.1X Summary Page opens: Figure 25 802.1X Summary Page The 802.1X Summary Page contains the following fields: ■...
  • Page 59 Current Port Control — Displays the current port authorization state. ■ Guest VLAN — Indicates whether an unauthorized port is allowed to ■ join the Guest VLAN. The possible field values are: Enable — Enables an unauthorized port to join the Guest VLAN. ■...
  • Page 60: Defining 802.1X Authentication

    4: M HAPTER ANAGING EVICE Defining 802.1X The 802.1X Setup Page contains information for configuring 802.1X Authentication global settings on the device and defining specific 802.1X setting for each port individually. Monitor users have no access to this page. To configure 802.1X Settings: 1 Click Security >...
  • Page 61 Enable Guest VLAN — Provides limited network access to authorized ■ ports. If a port is denied network access via port-based authorization, but the Guest VLAN is enabled, the port receives limited network access. For example, a network administrator can use Guest VLANs to deny network access via port-based authentication, but grant Internet access to unauthorized users.
  • Page 62: Defining Access Control Lists

    4: M HAPTER ANAGING Defining Access Access Control Lists (ACLs) allow network managers to define Control Lists classification actions and rules for specific ingress ports. Packets entering an ingress port, with an active ACL are either admitted or denied entry. If they are denied entry, the user can disable the port.
  • Page 63: Viewing Mac Based Acls

    Viewing MAC Based The MAC Based ACL Summary Page displays information regarding MAC ACLs Based ACLs configured on the device. Ports are reactivated from the Port Administration Setup Page. To view MAC Based ACLs: 1 Click Device > ACL > MAC Based ACL > Summary. The MAC Based ACL Summary Page opens: Figure 27 The MAC Based ACL Summary Page contains the following fields:...
  • Page 64: Configuring Mac Based Acls

    4: M HAPTER ANAGING EVICE ■ ■ Configuring MAC The MAC Based ACL Setup Page allows the network administrator to Based ACLs create and define rules for MAC-based ACLs. Monitor users have no access to this page. To configure MAC-based ACLs: Click Device >...
  • Page 65 Selection ACL — Selects an existing MAC-based ACL to which rules ■ are to be added. Create ACL — Defines a new user-defined MAC-based Access ■ Control List. Add Rules to ACL Priority — Sets the rule priority, which determines which rule is ■...
  • Page 66 4: M HAPTER ANAGING EVICE ■ ■ To create a new MAC-based ACL: 1 Select Create ACL. 2 Enter the name of the new ACL. 3 Click To define a new MAC-based ACL rule: 1 Select Selection ACL. 2 Select the ACL from the list. 3 Define the fields for the new ACL rule.
  • Page 67: Modifying Mac Based Acls

    Modifying MAC The MAC Based ACL Modify Page allows the network administrator to Based ACLs modify an existing MAC-based ACL rule. Monitor users have no access to this page. To modify a MAC-based ACL rule: 1 Click Device > ACL > MAC Based ACL > Modify. The MAC Based ACL Modify Page opens: Figure 29 The MAC Based ACL Modify Page contains the following fields:...
  • Page 68 4: M HAPTER ANAGING EVICE ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 2 Define the fields. 3 Click device is updated. ECURITY For example, if the source MAC address is E0:3B:4A:C2:CA:E2 and the wildcard mask is 00:00:00:00:00:FF, the first five bytes of the MAC are used, while the last byte is ignored.
  • Page 69: Removing Mac Based Acls

    Removing MAC Based ACLs The MAC Based ACL Remove Page allows the user to remove MAC-based ACLs or MAC-based ACL rules. Monitor users have no access to this page. Click Device > ACL > MAC Based ACL > Remove. The MAC Based ACL Remove Page opens: Figure 30 MAC Based ACL Remove Page...
  • Page 70 4: M HAPTER ANAGING EVICE ■ ■ ■ To remove MAC-based ACLs: 1 Select the ACL Name to be deleted. 2 Check Remove ACL. 3 Click To remove MAC-based ACL rules: 1 Select the ACL Name containing the rules to be deleted. 2 For each rule to be removed, check the box to the left of the row in the rules table.
  • Page 71: Viewing Ip Based Acls

    Viewing IP Based The IP Based ACL Summary Page displays information regarding IP-based ACLs ACLs configured on the device. To view IP-based ACLs: 1 Click Device > ACL > IP Based ACL > Summary. The IP Based ACL Summary Page opens: Figure 31 IP Based ACL Summary Page The IP Based ACL Summary Page contains the following fields: ACL Name —...
  • Page 72: Defining Ip Based Acls

    4: M HAPTER ANAGING EVICE ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Defining IP Based Access Control Lists (ACL) allow network managers to define ACLs classification actions and rules for specific ingress ports. Your switch supports up to 256 ACLs. Packets entering an ingress port, with an active ACL, are either admitted or denied entry.
  • Page 73 Monitor users have no access to this page. To configure IP-based ACLs: Click Device > ACL > IP Based ACL > Setup. The IP Based ACL Setup Page opens: Figure 32 IP Based ACL Setup Page The IP Based ACL Setup Page contains the following fields: Selection ACL —...
  • Page 74 4: M HAPTER ANAGING EVICE ■ ■ ■ ■ ECURITY Source Port — Defines the source port that is used for matched packets. Enabled only when TCP or UDP are selected in the Protocol list. The field value is either user defined or Any. If Any is selected the IP based ACL is applied to any source port.
  • Page 75 ICMP Code — If checked, enables specifying an ICMP message code ■ for filtering ICMP packets. ICMP packets that are filtered by ICMP message type can also be filtered by the ICMP message code. IGMP — If checked, enables filtering IGMP packets for an IGMP ■...
  • Page 76 4: M HAPTER ANAGING EVICE ■ ■ ■ To create a new IP-based ACL: 1 Select Create ACL. 2 Enter the name of the new ACL. 3 Click To define a new IP-based ACL rule: 1 Select Selection ACL. 2 Select the ACL from the list. 3 Define the fields for the new ACL rule.
  • Page 77: Modifying Ip Based Acls

    Modifying IP Based The IP Based ACL Modify Page allows the network administrator to ACLs modify IP Based ACL rules. To modify an IP-based ACL rule: 1 Click Device > ACL > IP Based ACL > Modify. The IP Based ACL Modify Page opens: Monitor users have no access to this page.
  • Page 78 4: M HAPTER ANAGING EVICE ■ ■ ■ ECURITY Select from List — Selects a protocol from a list by which packets ■ are matched to the rule. Protocol ID — Adds user-defined protocols by which packets are ■ matched to the rule. Each protocol has a specific protocol number which is unique.
  • Page 79 ICMP — If checked, enables filtering ICMP packets for an ICMP ■ message type. The possible values are: Select from List — Selects an ICMP message type from a list. ■ ICMP Type — Specifies an ICMP message type. ■ Any —...
  • Page 80: Removing Ip Based Acls

    4: M HAPTER ANAGING EVICE ■ ■ 2 Select an ACL from the Select ACL list. 3 Highlight the rule to be modified. 4 Modify the fields in the Modify Rule section. 5 Click Removing IP Based The IP Based ACL Remove Page allows the user to remove IP-based ACLs ACLs or IP-based ACL rules.
  • Page 81 Figure 34 IP Based ACL Remove Page The IP Based ACL Remove Page contains the following fields: ACL Name — Selects an ACL name from a list of the IP-based ACLs. ■ Remove ACL — Enables the ACL to be removed. ■...
  • Page 82 4: M HAPTER ANAGING EVICE ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ To remove an IP-based ACL: 1 Select an ACL Name to be removed. 2 Check Remove ACL. 3 Click To remove IP-based ACL rules: 1 Select an ACL Name. 2 For each rule to be removed, check the box to the left of the row in the rules table.
  • Page 83: Viewing Acl Binding

    Viewing ACL Binding The ACL Binding Summary Page displays the user-defined ACLs mapped to the interfaces. To view ACL Binding: 1 Click Device > ACL > ACL Binding > Summary. The ACL Binding Summary Page opens: Figure 35 ACL Binding Summary Page The ACL Binding Summary Page contains the following fields: ■...
  • Page 84: Configuring Acl Binding

    4: M HAPTER ANAGING EVICE Configuring ACL The ACL Binding Setup Page allows the network administrator to bind Binding specific ports to MAC- or IP-based ACLs. The monitor user has no access to this page. To define ACL Binding: 1 Click Device > ACL > ACL Binding > Setup. The ACL Binding Setup Page opens: Figure 36 ACL Binding Setup Page The ACL Binding Setup Page contains the following fields:...
  • Page 85: Removing Acl Binding

    Removing ACL The ACL Binding Remove Page allows the network administrator to Binding remove user-defined ACLs from a selected interface. Monitor users have no access to this page. To remove ACL Binding: 1 Click Device > ACL > ACL Binding > Remove. The ACL Binding Remove Page opens: Figure 37 ACL Binding Remove Page The ACL Binding Remove Page contains the following fields:...
  • Page 86: Enabling Broadcast Storm

    4: M HAPTER ANAGING Enabling Broadcast Broadcast Storm limits the amount of Multicast and Broadcast frames Storm accepted and forwarded by the device. When Layer 2 frames are forwarded, Broadcast and Multicast frames are flooded to all ports on the relevant VLAN.
  • Page 87 Monitor users have no access to this page. To define Broadcast Storm Traffic: 1 Click Device > Broadcast Storm > Setup. The Broadcast Storm Setup Page opens: Figure 38 Broadcast Storm Setup Page The Broadcast Storm Setup Page contains the following fields: Broadcast Storm Control —...
  • Page 88: Managing System Information

    NFORMATION This section contains information for configuring general system information, and includes the following: Viewing System Description ■ Defining System Settings ■ Saving the Device Configuration ■ Resetting the Device ■ ANAGING YSTEM...
  • Page 89: Viewing System Description

    ■ range is 0-160 characters. Serial Number — Displays the device serial number. ■ Product 3C Number — displays the 3Com device 3C number. ■ System Object ID — Displays the vendor’s authoritative identification ■ of the network management subsystem contained in the entity.
  • Page 90 5: M HAPTER ANAGING YSTEM ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ NFORMATION MAC Address — Displays the device MAC address. System Up Time — Displays the amount of time since the most recent device reset. The system time is displayed in the following format: Days, Hours, Minutes, and Seconds.
  • Page 91: Defining System Settings

    Defining System The following section allows system administrators to configure advanced Settings system settings. The section includes the following topics: Configuring System Name ■ Configuring System Time ■...
  • Page 92: Configuring System Name

    5: M HAPTER ANAGING YSTEM Configuring System The System Name Page allows the Network Administrator to provide a Name user-defined system name, location, and contact information for the device. Monitor users have read-only permissions on this page. To configure the System Name: 1 Click Administration >...
  • Page 93: Configuring System Time

    Configuring System The System Time Setup Page contains fields for defining system time Time parameters for the local hardware clock. Daylight Savings Time can be enabled on the device. Monitor users have limited permissions on this page. To configure the System Time: 1 Click Administration >...
  • Page 94 5: M HAPTER ANAGING YSTEM ■ ■ ■ ■ NFORMATION Daylight Saving — Enables setting automatic Daylight Savings Time (DST) on the device, either on a non-recurring or recurring basis. In the non-recurring case, DST is configured to apply to one specific period of time only, defined by specifying the begin and end times, months, days, and years.
  • Page 95 Minutes — The minute of the hour at which DST ends. The field ■ range is 0-59. Month — The month of the year in which DST ends. The field ■ range is 1-12. Day — The day of the month at which DST ends. The field range is ■...
  • Page 96: Saving The Device Configuration

    5: M HAPTER ANAGING YSTEM Saving the Device The Save Configuration Page allows the latest device configuration to be Configuration saved to the flash memory. Monitor users have no access to this page. To save the device configuration: 1 Click Save Configuration. The Save Configuration Page opens: Figure 42 Save Configuration Page The following message appears: The operation will save your configuration.
  • Page 97: Resetting The Device

    Resetting the Device The Reset Page enables resetting the device from a remote location. To prevent the current configuration from being lost, save the current device configuration before resetting the device. Monitor users have no access to this page. To reset the device configuration: 1 Click Administration >...
  • Page 98: Configuring Ports

    ONFIGURING This section contains information for configuring Port Settings, and includes the following sections: Viewing Port Settings ■ Defining Port Settings ■ Viewing Port Details ■ ORTS...
  • Page 99: Viewing Port Settings

    Viewing Port Settings The Port Administration Summary Page permits the network manager to view the current ports configuration. When configuring the port speed and port Duplex mode, please note the following: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Setting the port speed to 10/100/1000 and the Duplex mode to Half = admin speed is = 10/100/1000 half and no advertisement.
  • Page 100 6: C HAPTER ONFIGURING To view Port Settings: 1 Click Port > Administration > Summary. The Port Administration Summary Page opens: Figure 44 Port Administration Summary Page The Port Administration Summary Page contains the following fields: ■ ■ ■ ORTS Port —...
  • Page 101 10M — Indicates the port is currently operating at 10 Mbps. ■ 100M — Indicates the port is currently operating at 100 Mbps. ■ 1000M — Indicates the port is currently operating at 1000 Mbps. ■ Duplex Mode — Displays the port duplex mode. This field is ■...
  • Page 102: Defining Port Settings

    6: C HAPTER ONFIGURING Defining Port The Port Administration Setup Page allows network managers to Settings configure port parameters for specific ports. Monitor users have no access to this page. To configure Port Settings: 1 Click Port > Administration > Setup. The Port Administration Setup Page opens: Figure 45 Port Administration Setup Page The Port Administration Setup Page contains the following fields:...
  • Page 103 10 — Indicates the port is currently operating at 10 Mbps. ■ 100 — Indicates the port is currently operating at 100 Mbps. ■ 1000 — Indicates the port is currently operating at 1000 Mbps. ■ Auto — Use to automatically configure the port. ■...
  • Page 104: Viewing Port Details

    6: C HAPTER ONFIGURING Viewing Port Details The Port Detail Page displays the current port parameters for specific ports. Monitor users have no access to this page. To view Port Details: 1 Click Port > Administration > Detail. The Port Detail Page opens: Figure 46 Port Detail Page The Port Detail Page contains the following fields: ■...
  • Page 105 Speed — Displays the configured rate for the port. The port type ■ determines what speed setting options are available. Port speeds can only be configured when auto negotiation is disabled. The possible field values are: 10 — Indicates the port is currently operating at 10 Mbps. ■...
  • Page 106: Aggregating Ports

    GGREGATING This section contains information for configuring Link Aggregation, which optimizes port usage by linking a group of ports together to form a single LAG. A Link Aggregation Group (LAG) aggregates ports or VLANs into a single virtual port or VLAN bandwidth between the devices, increases port flexibility, and provides link redundancy.
  • Page 107: Viewing Link Aggregation

    Viewing Link The Link Aggregation Summary Page displays port usage by linking a Aggregation group of ports together to form a single LAG. Aggregating ports multiplies the bandwidth between the devices, increases port flexibility, and provides link redundancy. To view Link Aggregation: 1 Click Ports >...
  • Page 108 7: A HAPTER GGREGATING Monitor users have no access to this page. To create Link Aggregation: 1 Click Ports > Link Aggregation > Create. The Link Aggregation Create Page opens: Figure 48 Link Aggregation Create Page The Link Aggregation Create Page includes the following fields: ■...
  • Page 109 Summary Group ID — Displays the Link Aggregated Group ID. The field range is ■ 1-4. Type — Displays the type of link aggregation. The possible field values ■ are Static or LACP. Member Ports — Displays the ports configured to the link ■...
  • Page 110: Modifying Link Aggregation

    7: A HAPTER GGREGATING Modifying Link The Link Aggregation Modify Page optimizes port usage by linking a Aggregation group of ports together to form a single LAG. Aggregating ports multiplies the bandwidth between the devices, increases port flexibility, and provides link redundancy. Monitor users have no access to this page.
  • Page 111 Deselected ports White — Not a member of any aggregation. ■ Grey — Displays a member of an existing aggregation or VLAN. ■ Summary Group ID — Displays the Link Aggregated Group ID. The field range is ■ 1-4. Type — Displays the link aggregation type. The possible field values ■...
  • Page 112: Removing Link Aggregation

    7: A HAPTER GGREGATING Removing Link The Link Aggregation Remove Page allows the network manager to Aggregation remove group IDs containing member ports. Monitor users have no access to this page. To remove Link Aggregation: 1 Click Ports > Link Aggregation > Remove. The Link Aggregation Remove Page opens: Figure 50 Link Aggregation Remove Page The Link Aggregation Remove Page includes the following fields:...
  • Page 113: Viewing Lacp

    Viewing LACP LAG ports can contain different media types if the ports are operating at the same speed. Aggregated links can be set up manually or automatically established by enabling LACP on the relevant links. Aggregate ports can be linked into link-aggregation port-groups. The LACP Summary Page contains fields for viewing Link Aggregation Group Protocol (LACP) LAGs.
  • Page 114: Modifying Lacp

    7: A HAPTER GGREGATING Modifying LACP LAG ports can contain different media types if the ports are operating at the same speed. Aggregated links can be set up manually or automatically established by enabling LACP on the relevant links. Aggregate ports can be linked into link-aggregation port-groups. The LACP Modify Page contains fields for modifying LACP LAGs.
  • Page 115 2 Define the fields. 3 Click . The LACP Link Aggregation is modified, and the application is updated.
  • Page 116: Configuring Vlans

    ONFIGURING VLANs are logical subgroups with a Local Area Network (LAN) which combine user stations and network devices into a single unit, regardless of the physical LAN segment to which they are attached. VLANs allow network traffic to flow more efficiently within subgroups. VLANs use software to reduce the amount of time it takes for network changes, additions, and moves to be implemented.
  • Page 117: Viewing Vlan Details

    Viewing VLAN Details The VLAN Detail Page provides information and global parameters on VLANs configured on the system. To view VLAN details: 1 Click Device > VLAN > VLAN Detail. The VLAN Detail Page opens: Figure 53 VLAN Detail Page The VLAN Detail Page contains the following information: ■...
  • Page 118: Viewing Vlan Port Details

    8: C VLAN HAPTER ONFIGURING Viewing VLAN Port The VLAN Port Detail Page provides information on VLAN configured Details ports. To view VLAN Port details: 1 Click Device > VLAN > Port Detail. The VLAN Port Detail Page opens: Figure 54 VLAN Port Detail Page The VLAN Port Detail Page contains the following information: ■...
  • Page 119: Creating Vlans

    Creating VLANs The VLAN Setup Page allows the network administrator to create or rename VLANs. The monitor users have no access to this page. To create VLANs: 1 Click Device > VLAN > Setup. The VLAN Setup Page opens: Figure 55 VLAN Setup Page The VLAN Setup Page contains the following fields: Create VLAN IDs —...
  • Page 120 8: C VLAN HAPTER ONFIGURING Rename VLAN ■ ■ ■ 2 Enter the VLAN ID number(s). 3 Click To rename a VLAN: 1 Highlight a VLAN to be renamed from the VLAN list. 2 Enter the new name for the VLAN. 3 Click ID —...
  • Page 121: Modifying Vlan Settings

    Modifying VLAN The Modify VLAN Page allows the network manager to rename VLANs Settings and change VLAN membership. The monitor users have no access to this page. To edit VLAN Settings: Click Device > VLAN > Modify VLAN. The Modify VLAN Page opens: Figure 56 Modify VLAN Page The Modify VLAN Page contains the following fields: Select a VLAN to modify —...
  • Page 122 8: C VLAN HAPTER ONFIGURING ■ ■ ■ To rename VLANs: 1 Select a VLAN from the list to be renamed. 2 Click To add ports to a VLAN 1 Select a VLAN to modify. 2 Select the membership type for the selected ports. 3 Select ports to be added to the selected VLAN.
  • Page 123: Modifying Port Vlan Settings

    Modifying Port VLAN The Modify VLAN Port Page allows the network manager to modify port Settings VLAN settings. The monitor users have no access to this page. To modify Port VLAN Settings: 1 Click Device > VLAN > Modify Port. The Modify VLAN Port Page opens: Figure 57 Modify VLAN Port Page The Modify VLAN Port Page contains the following fields: ■...
  • Page 124: Removing Vlans

    8: C VLAN HAPTER ONFIGURING 2 Select a port. 3 Select the port’s membership type. 4 Enter the VLAN ID to be assigned to the port. 5 Click Removing VLANs The VLAN Remove Page allows the network administrator to remove VLANs.
  • Page 125: Configuring Ip And Mac Address Information

    ONFIGURING DDRESS This section contains information for defining IP interfaces, and includes the following sections: Defining IP Addressing ■ Configuring ARP Settings ■ Configuring Address Tables ■ NFORMATION...
  • Page 126: Defining Ip Addressing

    9: C HAPTER ONFIGURING Defining IP The IP Setup Page contains fields for assigning an IP address. The Default Addressing Gateway is erased when the IP Address is modified and changed. Packets are forwarded to the default gateway when sent to a remote network. The monitor user has no access to this page.
  • Page 127: Configuring Arp Settings

    Configuring ARP The Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) converts IP addresses into physical Settings addresses, and maps the IP address to a MAC address. ARP allows a host to communicate with other hosts when only the IP address of its neighbors is known. This section includes the following sections: ■...
  • Page 128: Viewing Arp Settings

    9: C HAPTER ONFIGURING Viewing ARP Settings The ARP Settings Summary Page displays the current ARP settings. To view ARP Settings: 1 Click Administration > ARP Settings > Summary. The ARP Settings Summary Page opens: Figure 60 ARP Settings Summary Page The ARP Settings Summary Page contains the following fields: ■...
  • Page 129: Defining Arp Settings

    Defining ARP Settings The ARP Settings Setup Page allows network managers to define ARP parameters for specific interfaces. The monitor users have no access to this page. To configure ARP entries: 1 Click Administration > ARP Settings > Setup. The ARP Settings Setup Page opens: Figure 61 ARP Settings Setup Page The ARP Settings Setup Page contains the following fields:...
  • Page 130: Removing Arp Entries

    9: C HAPTER ONFIGURING Removing ARP The ARP Settings Remove Page provides parameters for removing ARP Entries entries from the ARP Table. The monitor user has no access to this page. To remove ARP entries: 1 Click Administration > ARP Settings > Remove. The ARP Settings Remove Page opens: Figure 62 ARP Settings Remove Page The ARP Settings Remove Page contains the following fields:...
  • Page 131 MAC Address — Displays the station MAC address, which is ■ associated in the ARP table with the IP address. Status — Displays the ARP table entry type. Possible field values are: ■ Dynamic — Indicates the ARP entry is learned dynamically. ■...
  • Page 132: Configuring Address Tables

    9: C HAPTER ONFIGURING Configuring MAC addresses are stored in either the Static Address or the Dynamic Address Tables Address databases. A packet addressed to a destination stored in one of the databases is forwarded immediately to the port. The Dynamic Address Table can be sorted by interface, VLAN, and MAC address.
  • Page 133: Viewing Address Table Settings

    Viewing Address The Address Table Summary Page displays the current MAC address table Table Settings configuration. To view address table settings: 1 Click Monitoring > Address Table > Summary. The Address Table Summary Page opens: Figure 63 The Address Table Summary Page contains the following fields: State —...
  • Page 134: Viewing Port Summary Settings

    9: C HAPTER ONFIGURING ■ ■ ■ Viewing Port The Port Summary Page allows the user to view the MAC addresses Summary Settings assigned to specific ports. To view Port Summary settings: 1 Click Monitoring > Address Table > Port Summary. The Port Summary Page opens: Figure 64 The Port Summary Page contains the following fields:...
  • Page 135 State — Filters the list of MAC addresses displayed according to the ■ type of MAC address configuration. Possible values are: All — Displays all MAC addresses assigned to the port. ■ Static — Displays static MAC addresses assigned to the port. ■...
  • Page 136: Adding Mac Addresses To The Address Table

    9: C HAPTER ONFIGURING Adding MAC The Address Table Add Page allows the network manager to assign MAC Addresses to the addresses to ports with VLANs. Address Table The monitor users have no access to this page. To add MAC addresses to the Address Table: 1 Click Monitoring >...
  • Page 137 MAC Address — Displays the current MAC addresses listed in the ■ MAC address table. VLAN ID — Displays the VLAN ID associated with the port and MAC ■ address. State — Displays the current MAC address configuration method. ■ Possible values are: Config Static —...
  • Page 138: Defining Aging Time

    9: C HAPTER ONFIGURING Defining Aging Time The Address Table Setup Page allows the network manager to define the Address Table Aging Time. The Aging Time is the amount of time the MAC addresses remain in the Dynamic Address table before they are timed out if no traffic from the source is detected.
  • Page 139: Removing Address Table Ports

    Removing Address The Port Remove Page allows the network manager to remove ports from Table Ports the Address Table. The monitor users have no access to this page. To remove ports: 1 Click Monitoring > Address Table > Port Remove. The Port Remove Page opens: Figure 67 Port Remove Page The Port Remove Page contains the following fields:...
  • Page 140 9: C HAPTER ONFIGURING ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 2 Select the ports to remove. 3 Click and the device is updated. MAC A DDRESS NFORMATION State — Displays the MAC address configuration method. Possible values are: Config Static — Indicates the MAC address is statically configured. ■...
  • Page 141: Removing Mac Addresses From The Address Table

    Removing MAC The Address Table Remove Page allows the network manager to remove Addresses from the current MAC addresses from the Address Table. Address Table The monitor users have no access to this page. To remove MAC addresses from the Address Table: 1 Click Monitoring >...
  • Page 142 9: C HAPTER ONFIGURING ■ ■ ■ ■ 2 Select the MAC addresses to remove. 3 Click address table, and the device is updated. MAC A DDRESS NFORMATION Port Index — Indicates the port through which the address was learned. Aging Time —...
  • Page 143: Configuring Igmp Snooping

    This section contains information for configuring IGMP Snooping. When IGMP Snooping is enabled globally, all IGMP packets are forwarded to the CPU. The CPU analyzes the incoming packets and determines: ■ ■ ■ Ports requesting to join a specific Multicast group issue an IGMP report, specifying that Multicast group is accepting members.
  • Page 144: Defining Igmp Snooping

    10: C HAPTER ONFIGURING Defining IGMP The IGMP Snooping Setup Page allows network managers to define Snooping IGMP Snooping parameters for VLANs. The monitor users have read-only access to this page. To configure IGMP Snooping: Click Device > IGMP Snooping > Setup. The IGMP Snooping Setup Page opens: Figure 69 IGMP Snooping Setup Page The IGMP Snooping Setup Page contains the following fields:...
  • Page 145 Enable — Enables IGMP Snooping on the VLAN. ■ VLAN — Displays the VLAN ID. ■ Status — Displays the IGMP snooping status for the VLAN. The ■ possible field values are Enable and Disable. To enable or disable IGMP Snooping on the device: 1 Select Enable or Disable from the IGMP Snooping Status list.
  • Page 146: Configuring Spanning Tree

    This section contains information for configuring STP. The Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) provides tree topography for any arrangement of bridges. STP also provides a single path between end stations on a network, eliminating loops. Loops occur when alternate routes exist between hosts. Loops in an extended network can cause bridges to forward traffic indefinitely, resulting in increased traffic and reducing network efficiency.
  • Page 147: Viewing Spanning Tree

    Viewing Spanning The Spanning Tree Summary Page displays the current Spanning Tree Tree parameters for all ports. To view Spanning Tree Summary: 1 Click Device > Spanning Tree > Summary. The Spanning Tree Summary Page opens: Figure 70 Spanning Tree Summary Page The Spanning Tree Summary Page contains the following fields: Port —...
  • Page 148 11: C HAPTER ONFIGURING ■ ■ ■ ■ PANNING Root Guard — Indicates if the interface is acting as the root port of the switch. The possible field values are: Enable — Indicates Root Guard is enabled on the port ■...
  • Page 149 Path Cost — Indicates the port contribution to the root path cost. The ■ path cost is adjusted to a higher or lower value, and is used to forward traffic when a path is re-routed. Priority — Indicates the priority value of the port. The priority value ■...
  • Page 150: Defining Spanning Tree

    11: C HAPTER ONFIGURING Defining Spanning Network administrators can assign STP settings to specific interfaces Tree using the Spanning Tree Setup Page. The monitor user has no access to this page. To configure Spanning Tree Setup: 1 Click Device > Spanning Tree > Setup. The Spanning Tree Setup Page opens: Figure 71 Spanning Tree Setup Page The Spanning Tree Setup Page contains the following fields:...
  • Page 151 BPDU Handling — Determines how BPDU packets are managed ■ when STP is disabled on the port or device. BPDUs are used to transmit spanning tree information. The possible field values are: Filtering — Filters BPDU packets when spanning tree is disabled on ■...
  • Page 152 11: C HAPTER ONFIGURING Designated Root ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 2 Define the fields. 3 Click PANNING Bridge ID — Identifies the Bridge priority and MAC address. Root Bridge ID — Identifies the Root Bridge priority and MAC address.
  • Page 153: Modifying Spanning Tree

    Modifying Spanning TheSpanning Tree Modify Page contains information for modifying Tree Spanning Tree parameters. Monitor users have no access to this page. To modify Spanning Tree: 1 Click Device > Spanning Tree > Modify. The Spanning Tree Modify Page opens: Figure 72 Spanning Tree Modify Page The Spanning Tree Modify Page contains the following fields: ■...
  • Page 154 11: C HAPTER ONFIGURING ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 2 Select the ports to be defined 3 Define the fields. 4 Click updated. PANNING Enabled — Indicates fast link is enabled on the port. ■ Auto — Enables the device to automatically establish a fast link. ■...
  • Page 155: Configuring Snmp

    Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) provides a method for managing network devices. The device supports the following SNMP versions: ■ ■ SNMP v1 and v2c The SNMP agents maintain a list of variables, which are used to manage the device. The variables are defined in the Management Information Base (MIB).
  • Page 156: Defining Snmp Communities

    12: C HAPTER ONFIGURING Defining SNMP Access rights are managed by defining communities in the SNMP Communities Communities Setup Page. When the community names are changed, access rights are also changed. SNMP communities are defined only for SNMP v1 and SNMP v2c. Monitor users have no access to this page.
  • Page 157 Insert New Community — Enables adding an SNMP community. ■ SNMP Management Management Station— Defines the management station IP address ■ for which the SNMP community is to be defined. Open Access (0.0.0.0) — Provides SNMP access to all the stations. ■...
  • Page 158: Removing Snmp Communities

    12: C HAPTER ONFIGURING Removing SNMP The SNMP Communities Remove Page allows the system manager to Communities remove SNMP Communities. Monitor users have no access to this page. To remove SNMP communities: 1 Click Administration > SNMP > Communities > Remove. The SNMP Communities Remove Page opens: Figure 74 SNMP Communities Remove Page The SNMP Communities Remove Page contains the following fields:...
  • Page 159: Defining Snmp Traps

    ■ 2 For each SNMP Community to be removed, check the box to the left of the row in the table. To remove all SNMP Communities, the topmost box may be checked. 3 Click updated. Defining SNMP Traps The SNMP Traps Setup Page contains information for defining filters that determine whether traps are sent to specific users, and the trap type sent.
  • Page 160: Removing Snmp Traps

    12: C HAPTER ONFIGURING The SNMP Traps Setup Page contains the following fields: ■ ■ ■ 2 Define the relevant fields. 3 Click Removing SNMP The SNMP Traps Remove Page allows the network manager to remove Traps SNMP Traps. Monitor users have no access to this page. To remove SNMP traps: 1 Click Administration >...
  • Page 161 The SNMP Traps Remove Page contains the following fields: Checkbox (unnamed) — When checked, selects an SNMP trap for ■ removal. The top checkbox is used to select all SNMP traps for removal Recipients IP — Displays the IP address to which the traps are sent. ■...
  • Page 162: Configuring Quality Of Service

    Quality of Service (QoS) provides the ability to implement QoS and priority queuing within a network. For example, certain types of traffic that require minimal delay, such as Voice, Video, and real-time traffic can be assigned a high priority queue, while other traffic can be assigned a lower priority queue.
  • Page 163: Viewing Cos Settings

    Viewing CoS Settings The CoS Summary Page displays CoS default settings assigned to ports. To view CoS Settings: 1 Click Device > QoS > CoS > Summary. The CoS Summary Page opens: Figure 77 CoS Summary Page The CoS Summary Page contains the following fields: ■...
  • Page 164: Defining Cos

    13: C HAPTER ONFIGURING Defining CoS The CoS Setup Page contains information for enabling QoS globally. Monitor users have no access to this page. To configure CoS Settings: 1 Click Device > QoS > CoS Setup. The CoS Setup Page opens: Figure 78 CoS Setup Page The CoS Setup Page contains the following fields: ■...
  • Page 165: Viewing Cos To Queue

    Viewing CoS to The CoS to Queue Summary Page contains a table that displays the CoS Queue values mapped to traffic queues. To view CoS Values to Queues: 1 Click Device > QoS > CoS to Queue > Summary. The CoS to Queue Summary Page opens: Figure 79 CoS to Queue Summary Page The CoS to Queue Summary Page contains the following fields:...
  • Page 166 13: C HAPTER ONFIGURING To configure CoS values to queues: 1 Click Device > QoS > CoS to Queue > Setup. The CoS to Queue Setup Page opens: Figure 80 CoS to Queue Setup Page The CoS to Queue Setup Page contains the following fields: ■...
  • Page 167: Viewing Dscp To Queue

    Viewing DSCP to The DSCP to Queue Summary Page contains fields for mapping DSCP Queue settings to traffic queues. For example, a packet with a DSCP tag value of 3 can be assigned to queue 4. To view the DSCP Queue: 1 Click Device >...
  • Page 168: Configuring Dscp Queue

    13: C HAPTER ONFIGURING Configuring DSCP The DSCP to Queue Setup Page contains fields for mapping DSCP settings Queue to traffic queues. For example, a packet with a DSCP tag value of 3 can be assigned to queue 1. The monitor user has no access to this page. To map CoS to Queues: 1 Click Device >...
  • Page 169: Configuring Trust Settings

    Configuring Trust The Trust Setup Page contains information for enabling trust on the Settings device. To enable Trust: 1 Click Device > QoS > Trust > Setup. The Trust Setup Page opens: Figure 83 Trust Setup Page The Trust Setup Page contains the following fields: Trust Mode —...
  • Page 170: Viewing Bandwidth Settings

    13: C HAPTER ONFIGURING Viewing Bandwidth The Bandwidth Summary Page displays bandwidth settings for a specified Settings interface. To view Bandwidth Settings: 1 Click Device > QoS > Bandwidth > Summary. The Bandwidth Summary Page opens: Figure 84 The Bandwidth Summary Page contains the following fields: ■...
  • Page 171 Egress Shaping Rates Status — Indicates the egress traffic shaping status for the interface. ■ The possible field values are: Enable — Egress traffic shaping is enabled for the interface. ■ Disable — Egress traffic shaping is disabled for the interface. This is ■...
  • Page 172: Defining Bandwidth Settings

    13: C HAPTER ONFIGURING Defining Bandwidth The Bandwidth Setup Page allows network managers to define the Settings bandwidth settings for a specified interface. Interface shaping can be based on an interface. Shaping is determined by the lower specified value. The interface shaping type is selected in the Bandwidth Setup Page.
  • Page 173 Egress Shaping Rate Enable Egress Shaping Rate — Enables setting Egress Shaping ■ Rates. Committed Information Rate (CIR) — Defines the CIR for the ■ interface. The field range is 64-1,000,000,000 kbits per second. Committed Burst Size (CbS) — Defines the CbS for the interface. ■...
  • Page 174: Defining Voice Vlan

    13: C HAPTER ONFIGURING Defining Voice Voice VLAN allows network administrators to enhance VoIP service by VLAN configuring ports to carry IP voice traffic from IP phones on a specific VLAN. VoIP traffic has a preconfigured OUI prefix in the source MAC address.
  • Page 175: Viewing Voice Vlans

    Viewing Voice VLANs The Voice VLAN Summary Page contains information about the Voice VLAN currently enabled on the device, including the ports enabled and included in the Voice VLAN. To view Voice VLAN Settings: 1 Click Device > QoS > VoIP Traffic Setting > Summary. The Voice VLAN Summary Page opens: Figure 86 Voice VLAN Summary Page The Voice VLAN Summary Page contains the following fields:...
  • Page 176: Defining Voice Vlan

    13: C HAPTER ONFIGURING ■ Defining Voice VLAN The Voice VLAN Setup Page provides information for enabling and defining Voice VLAN globally on the device. To configure Voice VLAN Settings: 1 Click Device > QoS > VoIP Traffic Setting > Setup. The Voice VLAN Setup Page opens: Figure 87 Voice VLAN Setup Page The Voice VLAN Setup Page contains the following fields:...
  • Page 177: Defining Voice Vlan Port Settings

    ■ 2 Select Enable in the Voice VLAN State field. 3 Define the Voice VLAN and Voice VLAN Aging Time fields. 4 Click updated. Defining Voice VLAN The Voice VLAN Port Setup Page contains information for defining Voice Port Settings VLAN port/LAG settings.
  • Page 178 13: C HAPTER ONFIGURING The Voice VLAN Port Setup Page contains the following fields: ■ ■ ■ ■ 2 Select a port to configure. The port is highlighted blue. 3 Define the Voice VLAN Port Mode and Voice VLAN Security fields. 4 Click device is updated.
  • Page 179: Viewing Voice Vlan Port Definitions

    Viewing Voice VLAN The Voice VLAN Port Details Page displays the Voice VLAN port settings Port Definitions for specific ports. The Voice VLAN Port Details Page contains the following fields: ■ ■ ■ ■ Select Port — Selects specific ports to display their Voice VLAN port definitions.
  • Page 180: Viewing The Oui Summaries

    13: C HAPTER ONFIGURING To view Voice VLAN Port Detail Settings: 1 Click Device > QoS > VoIP Traffic Setting > Port Detail. The Voice VLAN Port Details Page opens: Figure 89 Voice VLAN Port Details Page 2 Select a port to view its settings. The port is highlighted blue, and the Voice VLAN port settings are displayed in the text box.
  • Page 181 OUI List Telephony OUI(s) — Lists the OUIs currently enabled on the Voice ■ VLAN. The following OUIs are enabled by default. 00:E0:BB — Assigned to 3Com IP Phones. ■ 00:03:6B — Assigned to Cisco IP Phones. ■ 00:E0:75 — Assigned to Polycom/Veritel IP Phones.
  • Page 182: Modifying Oui Definitions

    13: C HAPTER ONFIGURING Modifying OUI The Voice VLAN OUI Modify Page allows network administrators to add Definitions new OUIs or to remove previously defined OUIs from the Voice VLAN. The OUI is the first half (three most significant bytes) of the MAC address and is manufacturer specific, while the last three bytes contain a unique station ID.
  • Page 183 2 Enter an OUI in the Telephony OUI field. 3 Enter an OUI description in the Description field. 4 Click to define a new OUI, or click existing OUI. The Voice VLAN table is modified, and the device is updated. Defining Voice VLAN to delete an...
  • Page 184: Managing System Files

    The configuration file structure consists of the following configuration files: ■ ■ ■ Backup and restore of the configuration files are always done from and to the Startup Config file. ANAGING YSTEM Startup Configuration File — Contains the commands required to reconfigure the device to the same settings as when the device is powered down or rebooted.
  • Page 185 This section contains information for defining File maintenance and includes both configuration file management as well as device access. This section contains the following topics: Backing Up System Files ■ Restoring Files ■ Restore the Software Image ■ Activating Image Files ■...
  • Page 186: Backing Up System Files

    14: M HAPTER ANAGING YSTEM Backing Up System The Backup Page permits network managers to backup the system Files configuration to a TFTP or HTTP server. The monitor users have no access to this page. To backup System files: 1 Click Administration > Backup & Restore > Backup. The Backup Page opens: Figure 92 Backup Page The Backup Page contains the following fields:...
  • Page 187: Restoring Files

    Restoring Files The Restore Page restores files from the TFTP or HTTP server. The monitor users have no access to this page. To restore System files: 1 Click Administration > Backup & Restore > Restore. The Restore Page opens: Figure 93 Restore Page The Restore Page contains the following fields: Download via TFTP —...
  • Page 188: Restore The Software Image

    14: M HAPTER ANAGING Restore the Software The Restore Image Page permits network managers to retrieve the device Image software. The monitor user has no access to this page To download the software image: 1 Click Administration > Firmware Upgrade > Restore Image. The Restore Image Page opens: Figure 94 Restore Image Page The Restore Image Page contains the following fields:...
  • Page 189: Activating Image Files

    Activating Image Files The Active Image Page allows network managers to select and reset the Image files. The Device Boot is downloaded onto the device through the CLI. To upload System files: 1 Click Administration > Firmware Upgrade > Active Image. The Active Image Page opens: Figure 95 Active Image Page The Active Image Page contains the following fields:...
  • Page 190: Managing Power Over Ethernet Devices

    Power over Ethernet (PoE) provides power to devices over existing LAN cabling, without updating or modifying the network infrastructure. Power over Ethernet removes the necessity of placing network devices next to power sources. Power over Ethernet can be used with: ■...
  • Page 191: Viewing Poe Settings

    Viewing PoE Settings The Port PoE Summary Page displays system PoE information on the device and attached ports, monitoring the current power usage and operational status. To view PoE Settings: 1 Click Port > PoE > Summary. The Port PoE Summary Page opens: Figure 96 Port PoE Summary Page The Port PoE Summary Page displays the following information: Device Power Display...
  • Page 192 15: M HAPTER ANAGING ■ ■ ■ Ports Power Display ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ OWER OVER THERNET EVICES Power Used(watts) — Indicates the actual amount of power currently used by the device. The field value is displayed in Watts. Power Free(watts) —...
  • Page 193: Defining Poe Settings

    Defining PoE Settings The Port PoE Setup Page allows users to configure ports for PoE. To configure Port PoE Settings: 1 Click Port > PoE > Setup. The Port PoE Setup Page opens: Figure 97 Port PoE Setup Page The Port PoE Setup Page contains the following fields: ■...
  • Page 194 15: M HAPTER ANAGING ■ 2 Define the fields. 3 Click device is updated. OWER OVER THERNET EVICES Selected Ports — Displays the PoE configuration for the selected ports. The fields displayed are: Port — Indicates the port number. ■ State —...
  • Page 195 This section provides information for managing system logs. The system logs enable viewing device events in real time, and recording the events for later usage. System Logs record and manage events and report errors and informational messages. Event messages have a unique format, as per the Syslog protocols recommended message format for all error reporting.
  • Page 196: Managing System Logs

    16: M HAPTER ANAGING Viewing Logs The Logging Display Page contains all system logs in a chronological order that are saved in RAM (Cache). The monitor user has read-only access to this feature. To view Logging: 1 Click Administration > Logging > Display. The Logging Display Page opens: Figure 98 Logging Display Page The Logging Display Page contains the following fields and buttons:...
  • Page 197: Configuring Logging

    Configuring Logging The Logging Setup Page contains fields for defining which events are recorded to which logs. It contains fields for enabling logs globally, and parameters for defining logs. Log messages are listed from the highest severity to the lowest severity level. The monitor users have no access to this page.
  • Page 198 16: M HAPTER ANAGING The Logging Setup Page contains the following fields: ■ ■ YSTEM Enable Local Logging — Specifies if device local logs for Cache and servers are enabled. Console logs are enabled by default. Severity level — Specifies the minimum severity level for which a message will be logged.
  • Page 199 Enable Syslogging — Specifies if device syslogs for Cache and ■ servers are enabled. Severity level — Specifies the minimum severity level for which a ■ message will be logged. When a severity level is selected, all severity level choices above the selection are selected automatically. The possible field values are: Emergency —...
  • Page 200: Viewing Statistics

    IEWING TATISTICS This section contains information for viewing port statistics, and contains the following topics: Viewing Port Statistics ■...
  • Page 201: Viewing Port Statistics

    Viewing Port The Port Statistics Summary Page contains fields for viewing information Statistics about device utilization and errors that occurred on the device. To view RMON statistics: 1 Click Ports > Statistics > Summary. The Port Statistics Summary Page opens: Figure 100 Port Statistics Summary Page The Port Statistics Summary Page contains the following fields: Select Port —...
  • Page 202 17: V HAPTER IEWING TATISTICS ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Received Bytes (Octets) — Displays the number of octets received on the interface since the device was last refreshed. This number includes bad packets and FCS octets, but excludes framing bits. Received Packets —...
  • Page 203 Frames of 128 to 255 Bytes — Displays the number of 128 to 255 ■ byte frames received on the interface since the device was last refreshed. Frames of 256 to 511 Bytes — Displays the number of 256 to 511 ■...
  • Page 204: Managing Device Diagnostics

    This section contains information for viewing and configuring port and cable diagnostics, and includes the following topics: ■ ■ ANAGING Configuring Port Mirroring Viewing Cable Diagnostics EVICE IAGNOSTICS...
  • Page 205: Configuring Port Mirroring

    Configuring Port Port mirroring monitors and mirrors network traffic by forwarding copies Mirroring of incoming and outgoing packets from one port to a monitoring port. Port mirroring can be used as a diagnostic tool as well as a debugging feature. Port mirroring also enables switch performance monitoring. Network administrators can configure port mirroring by selecting a specific port from which to copy all packets, and other ports to which the packets copied.
  • Page 206: Defining Port Mirroring

    18: M HAPTER ANAGING Defining Port The Port Mirroring Setup Page contains parameters for configuring port Mirroring mirroring. The monitor user has limited access to this page. To enable port mirroring: 1 Click Monitoring > Port Mirroring > Setup. The Port Mirroring Setup Page opens: Figure 101 Port Mirroring Setup Page The Port Mirroring Setup Page contains the following fields:...
  • Page 207 Select port — Selects the port for mirroring or monitoring. A port ■ unavailable for mirroring is colored grey. Summary — Displays the current monitor and mirror ports. The fields ■ displayed are: Monitor — Displays the monitor port. ■ Mirror In —...
  • Page 208: Removing Port Mirroring

    18: M HAPTER ANAGING Removing Port The Port Mirroring Remove Page permits the network manager to Mirroring terminate port mirroring or monitoring. The monitor users have no access to this page. To remove port mirroring: 1 Click Monitoring > Port Mirroring > Remove. The Port Mirroring Remove Page opens: Figure 102 Port Mirroring Remove Page The Port Mirroring Remove Page contains the following fields:...
  • Page 209: Viewing Cable Diagnostics

    Viewing Cable The Cable Diagnostics Summary Page contains fields for viewing tests on Diagnostics copper cables. Cable testing provides information about where errors occurred in the cable, the last time a cable test was performed, and the type of cable error which occurred. The tests use Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR) technology to test the quality and characteristics of a copper cable attached to a port.
  • Page 210: Configuring Cable Diagnostics

    18: M HAPTER ANAGING ■ ■ Configuring Cable The Diagnostics Page contains fields for performing tests on copper Diagnostics cables. Cable testing provides information about where errors occurred in the cable, the last time a cable test was performed, and the type of cable error which occurred.
  • Page 211 To test cables: 1 Click Monitoring > Cable Diagnostics > Diagnostics. The Diagnostics Page opens: Figure 104 Diagnostics Page The Diagnostics Page contains the following fields: Select a Port — Selects the port to be tested. ■ Test Result — Displays the cable test results. Possible values are: ■...
  • Page 212: 3Com Network Supervisor

    It can also offer optimization suggestions, making this application ideal for network managers with all levels of experience. To find out more about 3Com Network Supervisor and to download a trial version, go to: ETWORK 3Com Network Supervisor...
  • Page 213: 3Com Network Director

    By using 3ND you can discover, map, and monitor all your 3Com devices on the network. It simplifies tasks such as backup and restore for 3Com device configurations as well as firmware and agent upgrades.
  • Page 214: 3Com Enterprise Management Suite

    The client-server offering operates on Windows and UNIX (Linux and Solaris) systems. 3Com EMS is available in four packages, varying in the maximum number of devices actively managed. These include SNMP-capable devices such as switches, routers, security switches, the 3Com VCX™ IP Telephony server, and wireless access points: ■...
  • Page 215: Pecifications And

    Related Standards The 3Com designed to the following standards: Function Safety EMC Emissions EMC Immunity Environmental Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Humidity Standard Physical Width Depth Height Weight Mounting EVICE PECIFICATIONS AND EATURES ® OfficeConnect Managed Gigabit PoE Switch has been 8802-3, IEEE 802.3 (Ethernet), IEEE 802.3u (Fast...
  • Page 216: Electrical

    B: D PPENDIX EVICE PECIFICATIONS AND Electrical Line Frequency Input Voltage Current Rating Maximum Power Consumption Max Heat Dissipation Switch Features This section describes the device features. The system supports the following features: Table 9 Features of the OfficeConnect Managed Gigabit PoE Switch Feature Auto Negotiation Automatic MAC Addresses Aging...
  • Page 217 Table 9 Features of the OfficeConnect Managed Gigabit PoE Switch (continued) Feature Command Line Interface Configuration File Management DHCP Clients Domain Name System Fast Link Full 802.1Q VLAN Tagging Compliance IGMP Snooping Description The Command Line Interface (CLI) is an interface using a serial connection that allows basic features to be configured, including IP address management and firmware upgrading.
  • Page 218 B: D PPENDIX EVICE PECIFICATIONS AND Table 9 Features of the OfficeConnect Managed Gigabit PoE Switch (continued) Feature LACP Link Aggregated Groups MAC Address Capacity Support MAC Multicast Support MDI/MDIX Support Password Management Port-based Authentication Port-based Virtual LANs Port Mirroring EATURES Description LACP uses peer exchanges across links to determine, on an ongoing basis,...
  • Page 219 Table 9 Features of the OfficeConnect Managed Gigabit PoE Switch (continued) Feature Power over Ethernet RADIUS Clients Rapid Spanning Tree Remote Monitoring Self-Learning MAC Addresses SNMP Alarms and Trap Logs SNMP Versions 1 and 2 Spanning Tree Protocol Static MAC Entries TFTP Trivial File Transfer Protocol Virtual Cable Testing Description...
  • Page 220 B: D PPENDIX EVICE PECIFICATIONS AND Table 9 Features of the OfficeConnect Managed Gigabit PoE Switch (continued) Feature VLAN Support Web-based Management EATURES Description VLANs are collections of switching ports that comprise a single broadcast domain. Packets are classified as belonging to a VLAN based on either the VLAN tag or based on a combination of the ingress port and packet contents.
  • Page 221: In Uts

    Null Modem Cable RJ-45 to RS-232 25-pin PC-AT Serial Cable RJ-45 to 9-pin Switch 5500 Cable connector: RJ-45 female Screen Shell Ground Switch 5500 Cable connector: RJ-45 female Screen Shell Ground PC/Terminal Cable connector: 25-pin male/female Screen only required if screen always required Ground required for handshake...
  • Page 222: Modem Cable

    C: P PPENDIX Modem Cable RJ-45 to RS-232 25-pin Ethernet Port RJ-45 10/100 and 1000BASE-T RJ-45 connections. Pin Assignments Table 10 Pin assignments Switch 5500 Cable connector: RJ-45 female Screen Shell Ground Pin Number 10/100 Ports configured as MDI Transmit Data + Transmit Data −...
  • Page 223 Table 11 Pin assignments Pin Number 10/100 Ports configured as MDIX Receive Data + Receive Data − Transmit Data + Not assigned Not assigned Transmit Data − Not assigned Not assigned Ethernet Port RJ-45 Pin Assignments 1000 Bidirectional Data B+ Bidirectional Data B−...
  • Page 224: Troubleshooting

    This section describes problems that may arise when installing the and how to resolve these issue. This section includes the following topics: ■ ■ Problem Problem management includes isolating problems, quantifying the Management problems, and then applying the solution. When a problem is detected, the exact nature of the problem must be determined.
  • Page 225 Problems Possible Cause Cannot connect to management using RS-232 serial connection Cannot connect to switch management using HTTP, SNMP, etc. No response from the Faulty serial cable terminal emulation Incorrect serial cable software Software settings Response from the Faulty serial cable terminal emulations Software settings software is not readable...
  • Page 226 Change if necessary. Check Rx and Tx on fiber optic cable Replace with a tested cable Verify that all 10 Mbps connections use a Cat 5 cable Check the port LED or zoom screen in the NMS application, and change setting if necessary Contact 3Com...
  • Page 227: E 3C Om Cli Reference Guide

    This section describes using the Command Line Interface (CLI) to manage the device. The device is managed through the CLI from a direct connection to the device console port Getting Started Using the CLI, network managers enter configuration commands and with the Command parameters to configure the device.
  • Page 228: Automatic Logout

    E: 3C CLI R PPENDIX EFERENCE 3 Press Enter. The Password prompt displays: The Login information is verified, and displays the following CLI menu: If the password is invalid, the following message appears and Login process restarts. Automatic Logout The user session is automatically terminated after 30 minutes in which no device configuration activity has occurred.
  • Page 229: Default Configuration

    The ? command displays a list of CLI commands on the device. Syntax Default Configuration This command has no default configuration. User Guidelines There are no user guidelines for this command. Example The following displays the list presented for the ? command: Select menu option#? initialize Reset the device to factory default and reboot.
  • Page 230: Ping

    E: 3C CLI R PPENDIX EFERENCE Ping The Ping command sends ICMP echo request packets to another node on the network. Syntax Parameters Default Configuration This command has no default configuration. User Guidelines There are no user guidelines for this command. Example The following displays current IP configuration and software versions running on the device:...
  • Page 231: Summary

    Summary The Summary command displays the current IP configuration and software versions running on the device. It is intended for devices that support separate runtime and bootcode Images. Syntax summary Default Configuration This command has no default configuration. User Guidelines There are no user guidelines for this command.
  • Page 232: Ipsetup

    E: 3C CLI R PPENDIX EFERENCE ipSetup The ipSetup command allows the user to define an IP address on the device either manually or via a DHCP server. Syntax Parameters Default Configuration No default IP address is defined for interfaces. User Guidelines IP Addresses configured beyond the range of 224.0.0.0 are defined as multicast, experimental or broadcast addresses.
  • Page 233: Upgrade

    Upgrade The Upgrade command starts a system download and thereby allowing a system upgrade. Syntax upgrade [TFTP Server IP Address|Destination File Name| File Type] Parameters TFTP Server IP Address — Defines the TFTP server’s IP address. ■ Source File Name — Specifies the source file name. ■...
  • Page 234: Initialize

    E: 3C CLI R PPENDIX EFERENCE Initialize The Initialize command resets the device configuration to factory defaults, including the IP configuration. Syntax Default Configuration This command has no default configuration. User Guidelines The system prompts for confirmation of the request. If no response is entered within 15 seconds, timeout occurs and the command is not executed.
  • Page 235: Reboot

    Reboot The Reboot command simulates a power cycle of the device. Syntax reboot Default Configuration This command has no default configuration. User Guidelines There are no user guidelines for this command. Example Select menu option: reboot Are you sure you want to reboot the system (yes,no)[no]: no Select menu option: CLI Commands...
  • Page 236: Logout

    E: 3C CLI R PPENDIX EFERENCE Logout The Logout command terminates the CLI session. Syntax Default Configuration This command has no default configuration. User Guidelines There are no user guidelines for this command. Example Select menu option: logout exiting session... Username: UIDE logout...
  • Page 237: Password

    Password The Password command changes the user’s password. Syntax password Default Configuration This command has no default configuration. User Guidelines The user needs to login to the session in order to change the password. Example Select menu option: password Change password for user: username Old password: Enter new password: Retype password:...
  • Page 238: Glossary

    Access Control List ACLs can limit network traffic and restrict access to certain users or (ACL) devices by checking each packet for certain IP or MAC (i.e., Layer 2) information. Address Resolution ARP converts between IP addresses and MAC (i.e., hardware) addresses. Protocol (ARP) ARP is used to locate the MAC address corresponding to a given IP address.
  • Page 239 Extensible EAPOL is a client authentication protocol used by this switch to verify Authentication the network access rights for any device that is plugged into the Protocol over LAN switch. A user name and password is requested by the switch, and (EAPOL) then passed to an authentication server (e.g., RADIUS) for verification.
  • Page 240 F: G PPENDIX LOSSARY Internet Control A network layer protocol that reports errors in processing IP packets. Message Protocol ICMP is also used by routers to feed back information about better (ICMP) routing choices. Internet Group A protocol through which hosts can register with their local router for Management multicast services.
  • Page 241 Multicast Switching A process whereby the switch filters incoming multicast frames for services for which no attached host has registered, or forwards them to all ports contained within the designated multicast VLAN group. Out-of-Band Management of the network from a station not attached to the Management network.
  • Page 242 F: G PPENDIX LOSSARY Remote RADIUS Authentication on a central server to control access to RADIUS-compliant devices on Dial-in User Service the network. (RADIUS) Remote Monitoring RMON provides comprehensive network monitoring capabilities. It (RMON) eliminates the polling required in standard SNMP, and can set alarms on a variety of traffic conditions, including specific error types.
  • Page 243 IP-like services. UDP packets are delivered just like IP packets – connection-less datagrams that may be discarded before reaching their targets. UDP is useful when TCP would be too complex, too slow, or just unnecessary. Virtual LAN (VLAN) A Virtual LAN is a collection of network nodes that share the same collision domain regardless of their physical location or connection point in the network.
  • Page 244: Upport For

    To take advantage of warranty and other service benefits, you must first Product to Gain register your product at: http://eSupport.3com.com/ Service Benefits 3Com eSupport services are based on accounts that are created or that you are authorized to access. Solve Problems 3Com offers the following support tool: Online ■...
  • Page 245: Access Software Downloads

    3Com as a separately ordered product. Separately orderable software releases and licenses are listed in the 3Com Price List and are available for purchase from your 3Com reseller.
  • Page 246 PPENDIX BTAINING UPPORT FOR To send a product directly to 3Com for repair, you must first obtain a return materials authorization number (RMA). Products sent to 3Com without authorization numbers clearly marked on the outside of the package will be returned to the sender unopened, at the sender’s expense.
  • Page 247 Country Telephone Number You can also obtain support in this region using this URL: http://emea.3com.com/support/email.html You can also obtain non-urgent support in this region at these email addresses: Technical support and general requests: Return material authorization: warranty_repair@3com.com Contract requests: emea_contract@3com.com Latin America —...
  • Page 248: Regulatory Notices

    A copy of the signed Declaration of Conformity can be downloaded from the Product Support web page for the OfficeConnect Managed Gigabit PoE Switch (3CDSG10PWR) at http://www.3Com.com. Also available at http://support.3com.com/doc/3CDSG10PWR_EU_DOC.pdf...

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