Resetting The Hub; Initializing The Hub - 3Com OfficeConnect 3C16710 User Manual

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Resetting the Hub

Resetting the hub simulates switching the hub off
and on. You may want to reset the hub if you want
to:
Apply any changes made to the hub's IP
configuration.
Re sets the hub's statistics counters.
CAUTION: Performing a reset may cause some of
the data being transmitted over the network to be
lost.
To reset the hub:
From the Configure menu, select Reset .
1
Q uick Config Manager asks you to confirm the reset .
In the confirmation dialog box, click on OK .
2
The hub takes about 20 seconds to reset itself. Yo u
may need to select Reset View from the File menu to
re-establish communication with the hub.
Resetting the Hub

Initializing the Hub

Initializing the hub causes it to return to its factory
default settings. You may want to do this if the hub
has been previously used in a different part of your
network, and its settings are incorrect for its new
environment.
CAUTION: Initializing the hub removes all
configuration information such as security, resilient
links and passwords. However, the IP address, subnet
mask, default router, SLIP and console port
information is r etained to ensure you can continue
management communication with the hub over the
network.
To initialize the hub:
From the Configure menu, select Initialize .
1
Quick Config Manager asks you to confirm the
initialization .
In the confirmation dialog box, click on OK .
2
The hub takes about 20 seconds to initialize itself.
You m ay need to select Reset View from the File menu
to re-establish communication with the hub.
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