3COM 3CBLSF26H User Manual

Baseline Switch 2226-SFP Plus Baseline Switch 2426-PWR Plus Baseline Switch 2250-SFP Plus

User Guide

3CBLSF26H 3CBLSF26PWRH 3CBLSF50H

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About This Manual

Organization

3Com Baseline Switch User Guide is organized as follows:

Chapter Contents

1 Getting Started

This chapter contains introductory information about the installation of the switch and how they can be used in your network.

2 Connecting To the Web Interface

3 Configuring the Switch This chapter introduces how to configure the switch in detail.

4 Troubleshooting

5 CLI Reference Guide

6 Obtaining Support for Your Product

7 Safety Information

8 Regulatory Notices

9 Glossary This chapter lists the main glossaries for the manual.

Conventions

This chapter introduces the setting the menu items and buttons that are available on the Web interface.

This chapter lists some issues that you may encounter while installing, using, and managing the switch, with suggested courses of corrective action to t a ke.

This chapter describes using the Command Line Interface (CLI) to manage the switch.

This chapter introduces how to get support for your product.

This chapter describes the important safety information for you product.

This chapter describes the important regulatory notices for you product.

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GUI conventions

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Boldface

Symbols

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Obtaining Documentation

You can access the most up-to-date 3Com product documentation on the Wo rld Wide Web at this URL: http://www.3com.com.

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Table of Contents

1 Getting Started···········································································································································1-1

Introducing the Switch·····························································································································1-1

Overview of the Switch····················································································································1-1 Summary of Hardware Features·····································································································1-1 Front View Detail·····························································································································1-2 LED Status Indicators······················································································································1-3 System Specifications ·····················································································································1-4

Installing the Switch ································································································································1-5

Before You Begin ····························································································································1-5 Package Contents···························································································································1-5 Positioning the Switch ·····················································································································1-5 Rack-Mounting or Free-Standing····································································································1-6 Supplying Power to the Switch········································································································1-7 Checking for Correct Operation·······································································································1-8 Using SFP Transceivers··················································································································1-8 Performing Spot Checks················································································································1-10

Configuring IP Address·························································································································1-10

Automatic IP Configuration using DHCP·······················································································1-11 Manual IP Configuration················································································································1-11

2 Connecting To the Web Interface ············································································································2-1

Requirements for Accessing the Web Interface ·····················································································2-1 Choosing a Web Browser·······················································································································2-1 Default User and Password····················································································································2-2 Logging On to the Web Interface············································································································2-2 Navigating the Web Interface··················································································································2-2

Menu················································································································································2-2 Buttons ············································································································································2-5

3 Configuring the Switch ·····························································································································3-1

Configuring System Access····················································································································3-1

Defining System Access··················································································································3-1 Modifying System Access ···············································································································3-2 Removing System Access···············································································································3-3 Viewing System Access Settings····································································································3-3

Configuring IP and MAC Address Information························································································3-4

Defining IP Address·························································································································3-4 Configuring ARP Settings················································································································3-5 Configuring MAC Address Table·····································································································3-7

Configuring Port····································································································································3-11

Configuring Port Basic Settings·····································································································3-11 Configuring PoE ····························································································································3-14 Viewing Port Statistics···················································································································3-16

Configuring VLAN ·································································································································3-18

Creating VLANs·····························································································································3-19 Modifying VLAN·····························································································································3-19 Modifying Port VLAN Settings·······································································································3-20 Renaming VLANs··························································································································3-21 Removing VLANs··························································································································3-21 Viewing VLAN Details····················································································································3-22 Viewing VLAN Port Details············································································································3-23

Aggregating Port···································································································································3-24

Overview········································································································································3-24 LACP ·············································································································································3-24 Link Aggregation Types·················································································································3-24 Configuring Link Aggregation········································································································3-25

Configuring LACP··························································································································3-28 Configuring STP····································································································································3-29 Configuring IGMP Snooping·················································································································3-35

Defining IGMP Snooping···············································································································3-35 Configuring ACL····································································································································3-36

Configuring MAC Based ACL········································································································3-36

Configuring IP Based ACL ············································································································3-40

Configuring ACL Binding···············································································································3-44 Configuring QoS····································································································································3-46

Configuring CoS····························································································································3-46

Configuring Queue Algorithm········································································································3-47

Configuring CoS to Queue············································································································3-48

Configuring DSCP to Queue·········································································································3-49

Configuring Trust Mode·················································································································3-51

Configuring Bandwidth Settings····································································································3-51

Configuring Voice VLAN················································································································3-53 Configuring SNMP ································································································································3-58

Defining SNMP Communities········································································································3-58

Removing SNMP Communities·····································································································3-59

Defining SNMP Traps····················································································································3-59

Removing SNMP Traps·················································································································3-60 Configuring LLDP··································································································································3-61

LLDP Overview······························································································································3-61

Configuring Global LLDP Parameters···························································································3-61

Configuring Port-Level LLDP Parameters·····················································································3-62

Viewing LLDP Information·············································································································3-64 Managing Switch Security·····················································································································3-66

Defining Port-Based Authentication (802.1X) ···············································································3-66

Defining Radius Client···················································································································3-69

Configuring LDB····························································································································3-70

Configuring Broadcast Storm Control····························································································3-73 Managing System Information··············································································································3-74

Viewing Basic Settings··················································································································3-75

Configuring System Name ············································································································3-76

Configuring System Time··············································································································3-77

Save Configuration························································································································3-78

Resetting the Switch······················································································································3-79 Managing System Files·························································································································3-79 Managing System Logs ························································································································3-82

Configuring Logging ······················································································································3-83

Viewing Logs·································································································································3-84 Managing Switch Diagnostics···············································································································3-85

Configuring Port Mirroring·············································································································3-85

Configuring Cable Diagnostics······································································································3-86

4 Troubleshooting ········································································································································4-1

Resetting to Factory Defaults··················································································································4-1 Forgotten Password································································································································4-1

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Configure a new user ······················································································································4-2 Forgotten Static IP Address····················································································································4-2 Solving LED Issues·································································································································4-2

5 CLI Reference Guide ·································································································································5-1

Getting Started with the Command Line Interface··················································································5-1

Prerequisites····································································································································5-1

Logging on to the CLI······················································································································5-1 CLI Features ···········································································································································5-2

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Command History····························································································································5-3

Error Messages·······························································································································5-3

Command Edit·································································································································5-4 CLI Configuration····································································································································5-4

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display version·································································································································5-6

ip address········································································································································5-6

ip address dhcp-alloc·······················································································································5-6

ip gateway ·······································································································································5-7

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management-vlan port·····················································································································5-8

ping··················································································································································5-9

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restore ···········································································································································5-11

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tftp update······································································································································5-12

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1 Getting Started

z This manual applies to the Baseline Switch 2250-SFP Plus, Baseline Switch 2226-SFP Plus, and

Baseline Switch 2426-PWR Plus, which are hereinafter referred to as the switch.

z This manual takes the Web interfaces of the Baseline Switch 2426-PWR Plus as an example.

This chapter contains introductory information about the installation of the switch and how they can be used in your network. It covers the following topics:

z Introducing the Switch z Installing the Switch z Configuring IP Address

Introducing the Switch

This chapter covers summary information about the hardwa re and the following topics:

z Overview of the Switch z Summary of Hardware Features z Front View Detail z LED Status Indicators z System Specifications

Overview of the Switch

z The Baseline Switch 2226-SFP Plus is a versatile, easy-to-use configurable switch. z The Baseline Switch 2426-PWR Plus is a versatile, easy-to-use configurable P ower-over-Ethern et

(PoE) Switch.

z The Baseline Switch 2250-SFP Plus is a versatile, easy-to-use configurable switch.

Each Switch is ideal for users who want the high-speed performan ce of 10/100 switching with the added functionality of Gigabit copper and fiber links, but do not need sophisticated management capabilities. The Switch is shipped ready for use. No configuration is necessary.

Summary of Hardware Features

Table 1-1 Summarizes the hardware features supported by the Swi t ch.

Table 1-1 Hardware Features

Feature Description

Addresses Up to 8192 supported. Auto-negotiation Supported on all ports.

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Feature Description

Forwarding Modes

Store and Forward.

Duplex Modes Half and full duplex on all front panel ports.

Auto MDI/MDIX

Supported on all ports. If fiber SFP transceivers are used,

Auto MDIX is not supported. Flow Control In full duplex operation all ports are supported. Traffic Prioritization Four traffic queues per port.

10/100 Mbps ports.

Each port automatically determines the speed and duplex Ethernet Ports

mode of the connected equipment and provides a suitable

switched connection. The 10/100 Mbps ports can operate in

either half-duplex or full-duplex mode.

The 2 Gigabit combo ports support fiber Gigabit Ethernet

short-wave (SX) and long-wave (LX) SFP transceivers in

any combination. This offers you the flexibility of using SFP Gigabit Combo Ports

transceivers to provide connectivity between the Switch and

a 1000 Mbps core network.

When an SFP port is in operation, the corresponding

1000BASE-T port is disabled. The 1000 Mbps connections

can only operate in full duplex mode. Mounting 19-inch rack or standalone mounting. Fanless design (supported by

Baseline Switch 2226-SFP Plus and Baseline Switch 2250-SFP Plus)

PoE (Only supported by Baseline Switch 2426-PWR Plus)

Front View Detail

Figure 1-1 shows the front panel of the Baseline Switch 2226-SFP Plus 26-Port unit. Figure 1-1 Baseline Switch 2226-SFP Plus 26-Port—front panel.

Silent operation whether used in a rack or desktop situation.

Each RJ-45 port supports the IEEE 802.3af PoE standard.

Any 802.3af compliant device attached to a port can directly

draw power from the switch over the Ethernet cable without

requiring its own separate power source. This capability

gives network administrators centralized power control for

devices such as IP phones and wireless access points,

which translates into greater network availability.

Figure 1-2 Shows the front panel of the Baseline Switch 2426-PWR Plus 26-Port unit. Figure 1-2 Baseline Switch 2426-PWR Plus 26-Port—front panel.

Figure 1-3 shows the front panel of the Baseline Switch 2250-SFP Plus 50-Port unit.

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Figure 1-3 Baseline Switch 2250-SFP Plus 50-Port—front panel.

LED Status Indicators

The Switch provides LED indicators on the front panel f or your convenience to monitor the switch. Table 1-2 describes the meanings of the LEDs.

Table 1-2 Description on the LEDs of the Switch

LED Status Description

Power

The switch starts normally. The LED flashes

Green

when the system is performing Power-On

Self-Test (POST). Yellow The system has failed the POST. OFF The switch is powered off.

Link/Activity

10/100BASE-T port

10/100/1000BAS E-T port

Green

Yellow

OFF

Green

Yellow

The port works at the rate of 100 Mbps; the

LED flashes quickly when the port is sending

or receiving data.

The port works at the rate of 10 Mbps; the

LED flashes quickly when the port is sending

or receiving data.

The link has not been established, either

nothing is connected to the port, or there is a

problem:

z Check that the attached device is powered

on.

z Check that the cable is the correct type

and is not faulty.

If these checks do not identify the cause of the

problem, it may be that the unit or the device

connected to the port is faulty. Contact your

supplier for further advice.

The port works at the rate of 1000 Mbps; the

LED flashes quickly when the port is sending

or receiving data.

The port works at the rate of 10/100 Mbps; the

LED flashes quickly when the port is sending

or receiving data.

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LED Status Description

The link has not been established, either

nothing is connected to the port, or there is a

problem:

z Check that the attached device is powered

on.

z Check that the cable or fiber is the correct

OFF

type and is not faulty.

z For fiber connections, ensure that the

receive (RX) and transmit (TX) cable connectors are not swapped.

If these checks do not identify the cause of the

problem, it may be that the unit or the device

connected to the port is faulty. Contact your

supplier for further advice.

Duplex

10/100/1000BAS E-T port

Module Active SFP port

PoE Power (Only supported by Baseline Switch 2426-PWR Plus)

System Specifications

Table 1-3 contains the system specifications of the Switch.

Table 1-3 System specifications of the Switch.

Specification 2226-SFP 2426-PWR 2250-SFP

Physical dimensions (H×W×D)

Yellow The port is in full duplex mode.

OFF

Green The SFP module is inserted.

OFF

Green

OFF

44 mm×440 mm×170 mm

The port is not connected, or is in half duplex

mode.

The SFP module is not inserted or is not

recognized.

The port is supplying power to the device

connected to it.

The port is not supply power to the device

connected to it or not connected.

44 mm×440 mm×238 mm

44 mm×440 mm×238

mm Weight 1.6 kg 3.2 kg 2.9 kg Console port 1 1 1

24 (Each port can

Ethernet port 24

provide a power

supply of 25 W)

Gigabit Combo port 2 2 2

AC Input voltage

Power consumption (full load)

Rated voltage range: 100–240V AC, 50/60 Hz

17 W 205 W 26 W

Rated voltage range: 100–240V AC, 50/60 Hz

Rated voltage range:

100–240V AC, 50/60

Operating temperature 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 113°F) Storage temperature –10°C to +70°C (14°F to 158°F)

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Specification 2226-SFP 2426-PWR 2250-SFP

Operating humidity (noncondensing)

Storage humidity (noncondensing)

Installing the Switch

This section contains information that you need to install and set up the switch. It covers the following topics:

z Before You Begin z Package Contents z Positioning the Switch z Rack-Mounting or Free-Standing z Supplying Power to the Switch z Checking for Correct Operation z Using SFP Transceivers z Performing Spot Checks

20% to 85%

10% to 90%

Before You Begin

Before installing or removing any components from the switch or carrying out any maintenance procedures, read the safety information provided in

Package Contents

The Baseline Switch packaging contains the following for all units:

z One product sealed in a plastic bag z One CD z One Safety and Regulatory Information manual z One warranty card z One Mounting Kit z One DB-9 to RJ-45 cable

Positioning the Switch

The switch is suitable for use in an office environment where it can be free-standing or mounted in a standard 19-inch equipment rack.

Alternatively, the switch can be rack-mounted in a wiring closet or equipment room. A mounting kit, containing two mounting brackets and four screws, is supplied with the swit ch.

Safety Information of this guide.

When deciding where to position the switch, ensure that:

z It is accessible and cables can be connected easily. z Cabling is away from sources of electrical noise. These include lift shafts, microwave ovens, and

air conditioning units. Electromagnetic fields can interfere with the signals on copper cabling and introduce errors, therefore slowing down your network.

z Water or moisture cannot enter the case of the unit.

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z Air flow around the unit and through the vents on the side of the case is not restricted (3Com

recommends that you provide a minimum of 25 mm (1 in.) clearance).

z The air is as free from dust as possible. z Temperature operating limits are not likely to be exceeded. It is recommended that the unit is

installed in a clean, air conditioned environment.

It is always good practice to wear an anti-static wrist strap when installing network equipment, connected to a ground point. If one is not available, try to keep in contact with a grounded rack and avoid touching the unit's ports and connectors, if possible. Static discharge can cause reliability problems in your equipment.

Rack-Mounting or Free-Standing

The unit can be mounted in a 19-inch equipment rack using the mounting kit or it can be free standing. Do not place objects on top of the unit or stack.

If installing the switch in a free-standing stack of different size Baseline or Super stack 3 units, the smaller units must be installed above the larger ones. Do not have a free-standing stack of more than six units.

Using the Mounting Kit

The switch is supplied with two mounting brackets and four screws. These are used for rack mounting the unit. When mounting the unit, you should take note of the guidelines given in

Positioning the Switch.

The switch is 1U (1.7 inches) high and will fit in a standard 19-inch rack.

Disconnect all cables from the unit before continuing. Remove the self-adhesive pads from the underside of unit, if already fitted.

To rack-mount the switch:

1) Place the unit the right way up on a hard, flat surface with the front facing towards you.

2) Locate a mounting bracket over the mounting holes on one side of the unit.

3) Insert the two screws supplied in the mounting kit and fully tighten with a suitable screwdriver.

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Figure 1-4 Rack Mounting the Unit

4) Repeat steps 2 and 3 for the other side of the unit.

5) Insert the unit into the 19-inch rack and secure with suitable screws (not provided).

6) Reconnect the cables.

Placing Units On Top of Each Other

If the switch units are free-standing, up to six units can be placed one on top of the other. If you are mixing a variety of Baseline and Super Stack units, the smaller units must be positioned at the top.

If you are placing switch units one on top of the other, you must use the self-adhesive rubber pads supplied. Apply the pads to the underside of each switch, sticking one in the marked area at each corner.

Place the switch units on top of each other, ensuring that the pads of the upper unit line up with the recesses of the lower unit.

Supplying Power to the Switch

Power problems can be the cause of serious failures and downtime in your network. Ensure that the power input to your system is clean and free from sags and surges to avoid unforeseen network outages. 3Com recommends that you install power conditioning, especially in areas prone to blackout, power dips and electrical storms.

The unit is intended to be grounded. Ensure it is connected to earth ground during normal use. Installi ng proper grounding helps to avoid damage from lightning and power surges.

Before powering on the switch, verify that the network cables and the power cable are securely connected.

To power on the switch:

1) Plug the power cord into the power socket on the rear panel of the switch.

2) Plug the other end of the power cord into a power outlet.

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Checking for Correct Operation

After you power on the switch, it automatically performs a power-on self-test (POST). During POST, the Power LED on the front panel of the switch flashes green.

When POST is complete, the Power LED turns green. If the Power LED turns yellow after POST, it means that POST failed and the switch has entered fail-safe mode.

The following summarizes the possible colors for the Power LED after POST.

Table 1-4 Summarizes the possible colors for the Power LED after POST

Status Meaning

Green The unit is powered on and ready for use.

Yellow

Power-on self-test or loop back test failed. The switch is in fail-safe mode. This can happen if a port or ports fail when the switch was powered on.

The unit is not receiving power.

Off

z Verify that the power cord is connected correctly, and then try powering on

the switch again

z If the switch still does not operate, contact your 3Com network supplier

If POST fails, try the following:

z Power off the switch, and then power it on again. Check the Power LED and see if POST was

successfully completed.

z Reset the switch. See Resetting to Factory Defaults.

Resetting the switch to its factory default erases all your settings. You will need to reconfig ure the switch after you reset it.

If these do not resolve the issue:

z Check the 3Com Knowledgebase for a solution. To visit the 3Com Knowledgebase Web site, start

your Web browser, and then enter http://knowledgebase.3com.com.

z Contact your 3Com network supplier for assistance.

Using SFP Transceivers

The following sections describe how to insert an SFP transceiver into an SFP slot.

SFP transceivers are hot-insertable and hot-swappable. You can remove them from and insert them into any SFP port without having to power down the switch.

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Approved SFP Transceivers

The following list of approved SFP transceivers is correct at the time of publication:

z 3CSFP91 SFP (SX) z 3CSFP92 SFP (LX)

To access the latest list of approved SFP transceivers for the switch on the 3Com Web site, enter this URL into your Internet browser: http://www.3com.com

3Com recommends using 3Com SFPs on the switch. If you insert an SFP transceiver that is not supported, the switch will not recognize it.

Inserting an SFP Transceiver

To be recognized as valid, the SFP transceiver must have the following characteristics: 1000BASE-SX or 1000BASE-LX media type:

z 1000BASE-SX SFP transceiver

Use this transceiver to connect the switch directly to a multimode fiber-optic cable.

z 1000BASE-LX SFP transceiver

Use this transceiver to connect the switch directly to a single mode fiber-optic cable or to multi-mode fiber using a conditioned launch cable.

To activate the SFP port:

1) Hold the transceiver so that the fiber connector is toward you and the product label is visible, as shown in

Figure 1-5.Ensure the wire release lever is closed (in the upright position).

Figure 1-5 Inserting an SFP Transceiver

Product label

Wire release lever

Suitable slot on

Suitable slot on host Switch

host Switch

2) Gently slide the transceiver into the SFP slot until it clicks into place.

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SFP transceivers are keyed and can be properly inserted only one way. If the transceiver do es not click when you insert it, remove it, turn it over, and reinsert it.

3) Remove the plastic protective cover, if fitted.

4) Connect the fiber cable.

5) Attach a male duplex LC connector on the network cable into the duplex LC connector on the transceiver.

6) Connect the other end of the cable to a device fitted with an appropriate Gigabit Ethernet connection.

7) Check the Module Active LEDs on the front of the switch to ensure that the SFP transceiver is operating correctly.

Removing an SFP Transceiver

To remove an SFP transceiver:

1) Disconnect the cable from the transceiver.

2) Move the wire release lever downwards until it is pointing toward you.

3) Pull the wire release lever toward you to release the catch mechanism.

The SFP transceiver should slide out easily.

Performing Spot Checks

At frequent intervals, you should visually check the switch. Regular checks can give you an early warning of a possible failure; any problems can then be attended to when there will be least effect on users.

3Com recommends periodically checking the items listed in

Table 1-5 Items to Check

Item Operation

Where possible, check that the cooling fan is operating by listening to the unit.

Cooling fan

Cabling

The fan is fitted near to the front right hand side of the unit (when viewed from the front).

Check that all external cabling connections are secure and that no cables are pulled taut.

Table 1-5.

Configuring IP Address

The switch’s IP configuration is determined automatically using DHCP, or manually using values you assign.

By default, the switch will use its default IP information. The default IP address is 169.254.xxx.xxx. If the MAC address is 08004E000102, the IP address would be 169.254.1.2.

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Automatic IP Configuration using DHCP

When you use the automatic IP configuration method, the switch tries to obtain it s IP information without requesting user intervention from a DHCP server on the network.

You should use the automatic IP configuration method if:

z Your network uses DHCP to allocate IP information, or z Flexibility is needed. If the switch is deployed onto a different subnet, it will automatically

reconfigure itself with an appropriate IP address, instead of you ha ving to manually reconfigure the switch.

You can use ip address dhcp-alloc command to define automatic IP configuration method and use display ip command to view the automatically allocated IP Information through the Console Port (see CLI Reference Guide).

Manual IP Configuration

When you configure the IP information manually, the switch remembers the information that you enter until you change it again.

You should use the manual IP configuration method if:

z You do not have a DHCP server on your network, or z You want to remove the risk of the IP address ever changing, or z Your DHCP server does not allow you to allocate static IP addresses.

For most installations, 3Com recommends that you configure the switch IP information manually. This makes management simpler and more reliable as it is not dependent on a DHCP server, and eliminate s the risk of the IP address changing.

You can use ip address command to configure the static IP for your switch through the Console Port

CLI Reference Guide).

(see

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2 Connecting To the Web Interface

The switch has a built-in Web interface that you can use to set the user password, change the IP address that is assigned to the switch, and configure its advanced setting s.

This chapter introduces the setting the menu items and buttons that are available on the Web interface. The following topics are covered:

z Requirements for Accessing the Web Interface z Choosing a Web Browser z Default User and Password z Logging On to the Web Interface z Navigating the Web Interface

Requirements for Accessing the Web Interface

To connect to the Web interface, you need the following:

z Ensure that the switch is connected to the network using a Category 5 twisted pair Ethernet cable

with RJ-45 connectors.

z Ensure that you know your switch’s IP address. See Configuring IP Address. z Check that your management workstation is on the same subnet as your switch. z Choose a suitable Web browser.

Choosing a Web Browser

To display the Web interface correctly, use one of the following Web browsers and platform combinations:

Table 2-1 Supported Web Browsers and Platforms

Platform

Browser

Internet Explorer 6 Yes Yes Yes Internet Explorer 7 Yes Yes Yes Firefox 1.5 Yes Yes Yes

Windows 2000 Windows XP Windows Vista

Firefox 2 Yes Yes Yes Netscape 8 Yes Yes Yes

For the browser to operate the Web interface correct ly , JavaS cript and Cascading S tyle Sheets must b e enabled on your browser. These features are enabled on a browser by default. You will only need to enable them if you have changed your browser settings.

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Default User and Password

If you intend to manage the switch or to change the default password, you must log in with a v alid u ser name and password. The switch has one default user name. The default user is listed in

Table 2-2 Default User and Password

User Name Default Password Access Level

Table 2-2.

admin -

Logging On to the Web Interface

To log on to the Web interface, do the following:

1) Open your Web browser and enter the IP address of the switch that you wish to manage in the URL locator (For example, in the following format: http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx). The Login Page appears:

Figure 2-1 Login Page

Management: The user can access and change all manageable parameters

2) Enter admin as your user name and leave the password field blank.

3) Click Login, The main Web interface page is displayed.

Navigating the Web Interface

The Web interface has been designed to enable you to easily perform advanced configuration tasks and view information about the switch.

Buttons

Depending on the screen that is currently displayed, the following buttons may appear:

z Apply: Click to apply any changes that you have made. z Cancel: Click to discard any unsaved changes. z Select All: Allows the user to select all ports. z Select None: Removes the ports selected. z Help: Click to display the context-sensitive help information for the screen that is currently

Allows you to securely log off the Web interface.

displayed. The help pages provide information on the tasks that you can perform on each screen.

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3 Configuring the Switch

Configuring System Access

Network administrators can define user name, password, and access level for users using the System Access Interface. The Multi-Session Web feature is enabled on switch and allows 10 users to be created and access the switch concurrently. Access levels provide read or read/write permissions to users for configuring the switch. Login information is managed in the local dat abase. A unique password is required of each user. Two access le vels exist on the Web Interface:

z Management access level: Provides the user with read/write access rights. There is always one

management level user configured for the switch.

z Monitor access level: Provides the user with read-only system access rights.

This section contains the following topics:

z Defining System Access z Modifying System Access z Removing System Access z Viewing System Access Settings

To ensure that unauthorized users do not access the Web interface, 3Com reco mmends that you set an admin password when you first configure the switch.

Defining System Access

The System Access Setup Page allows network administrators to define users, passwords, and access levels for users using the System Access Interface.

Click Administration > System Access > Setup. The System Access Setup Page opens. Figure 3-1 System Access Setup Page

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The System Access Setup Page contains the following fields:

Table 3-1 System Access Setup Page item description

Item Description

User Name Defines the user name. The default value is admin.

Access Level

Password Defines the local user password. The default is blank. Confirm Password Verifies the password.

Modifying System Access

The System Access Modify Page allows network administrators to modify users, passwords, and access levels for users using the System Access Interface.

Defines the user access level. The lowest user access level is Moni tor and the highest is Management.

z Management: Provides the user with read and write access right s. This

is the default.

z Monitor: Provides the user with read access rights.

Click Administration > System Access > Modify. The System Access Modify Page opens. Figure 3-2 System Access Modify Page

The System Access Modif y Page contains the following fields:

Table 3-2 System Access Modify Page item description

Item Description

Defines the user access level. The lowest user access level is Moni tor and

Access Level

the highest is Management.

z Management: Provides the user with read and write access rights. z Monitor: Provides the user with read access rights.

Password Modify Enables modifying a password for an existing user. Password Modifies the local user password. Confirm Password Verifies the password.

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Removing System Access

The System Access Remove Page allows network administrators to remove users from the System Access Interface.

The last user with management access may not be deleted.

Click Administration > System Access > Remove. The System Access Remove Page opens.

Figure 3-3 System Access Remove Page

Viewing System Access Settings

The System Access Summary Page displays the current users and access levels define d on the switch. Click Administration > System Access > Summary. The System Access Summary Page opens. Figure 3-4 System Access Summary Page

The System Access Summary Page contains the following fields:

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Table 3-3 System Access Summary Page item description

Item Description

User Name Displays the user name. Access Level Displays the user access level.

Configuring IP and MAC Address Information

This section contains information for defining IP interface s, and in cludes the following sections:

z Defining IP Address z Configuring ARP Settings z Configuring MAC Address Table

Defining IP Address

To enable the other devices on the network to communicate with the switch, you need to assign an IP address to it: either by DHCP or by assigning a static IP address.

Click Administration > IP Setup. The IP Setup Page open s. Figure 3-5 IP Setup Page

The IP Setup Page contains the following fields:

Table 3-4 IP Setup Page item description

Item Description

Defines whether the IP address is configured staticall y or dynamically. The possible field values are:

Configuration Method

z Static: Specifies that the IP address is configured by the user. z DHCP: Specifies that the IP address is dynamically obtained by DHCP

Server.

IP Address

Defines the IP address. The default value is 169.254.xxx.xxx. If the MAC

address is 08004E000102, the IP address would be 169.254.1.2. Subnet Mask Defines the subnet mask. The default value is 255.255.0.0. Gateway Defines the gateway address. The default value is blank.

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Configuring ARP Settings

The Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) converts IP addresses into physical addresses, and maps the IP address to a MAC address. ARP allows a host to communicate with other hosts when only the IP addresses of its neighbors are known.

This section includes the following topics:

z Defining ARP Settings z Removing ARP Entries z Viewing ARP Settings

Defining ARP Settings

The ARP Settings Setup Page allows network managers to define ARP parameters for specific interfaces.

Click Administration > ARP Settings > Setup. Th e ARP Settings Setup Page opens. Figure 3-6 ARP Settings Setup Page

The ARP Settings Setup Page contains the following fields:

Table 3-5 ARP Settings Setup Page item description

Item Description

Interface

IP Address

MAC Address

Indicates the management VLAN (VLAN 1) for which ARP parameters are

defined.

Defines the static IP address, which is associated with the static MAC

address.

Defines the static MAC address, which is associated with the static IP

address.

Specifies the aging time for dynamic ARP entries. After the ARP Entry ARP Entry Age Out

Age, dynamic ARP entries are deleted from the table. The range is

1-40000000. The default value is 1200 seconds.

Removing ARP Entries

The ARP Entries Remove Page provides parameters for removing ARP entries from the ARP Table. Click Administration > ARP Settings > Remove. The ARP Entries Remove Page opens.

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Figure 3-7 ARP Entries Remove Page

The ARP Entries Remove Page contains the following fields:

Table 3-6 ARP Entries Remove Page item description

Item Description

Specifies the types of ARP entries that are cleared. The possible values

are: Clear ARP Table

Entries

z None: Maintains the ARP entries.

z All: Clears all ARP entries.

z Dynamic: Clears only dynamic ARP entries.

z Static: Clears only static ARP entries.

Interface Indicates the VLAN for which ARP parameters are defined. IP Address Indicates the IP address which is associated with the MAC address.

MAC Address

Displays the MAC address, which is associated in the ARP table with the

IP address.

Displays the ARP table entry type. Possible field values are: Status

z Dynamic: Indicates the ARP entry is learned dynamically.

z Static: Indicates the ARP entry is a static entry.

Viewing ARP Settings

The ARP Settings Summary Page displays the current ARP settings. Click Administration > ARP Settings > Summary. The ARP Settings Summary Page opens.

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