3Com 1000 User Manual

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3-10 C HAPTER 3: S ETTING U P FOR M ANAGEMENTIf you suspect that there is a problem with theSwitch that has not been detected by the Normaltests, set this field to Extended and reset the Switch(refer to “Resetting the Switch” on page 4-27).If you set the Switch to perform an Extended test,the Switch must be disconnected from the rest ofyour network when it is powered-up. The Switchfails an Extended test if it receives any network traf-fic during the test.Device IP Address If you are using IP, a unique IPaddress must be specified in this field. If you do notknow the IP address of the Switch, consult your net-work administrator. You must reset the Switch afterchanging this parameter.Device SubNet Mask If you are using IP, enter asuitable network mask. For a Class B IP address,255.255.0.0 is suitable. For more information, con-tact your network administrator. You must reset theSwitch after changing this parameter.Default Router If a default router exists on yournetwork, enter the IP address of the router. Youmust reset the Switch after changing this parameter.BOOTP Select Enabled / Disabled If BOOTP isenabled and you have a BOOTP server on your net-work, an IP address is automatically mapped to theSwitch when it is first powered up. In addition tomapping an IP address, BOOTP can also assign thesubnet mask and default router. Using a BOOTPserver avoids having to configure devices individu-ally.SLIP Address If you are using SLIP, enter an addressthat has a network part different to the networkaddress of the Switch. For more information, con-tact your network administrator. You must reset theSwitch after changing this parameter.SLIP SubNet Mask Enter a suitable SubNet Mask.For a Class B address, 255.255.0.0 is suitable. Formore information, contact your network administra-tor. You must reset the Switch after changing thisparameter.There are four entries under the following fourfields; one for each data link layer protocol that canbe used by IPX:IPX Network This read-only field shows the addressof the network for this protocol. This address islearned automatically from the local IPX router orNetWare File Server, and you do not need to changeit.Node This read-only field shows the node addressof the Switch which is learned automatically.Status Enabled / Disabled If this field is set toEnabled, you have access to the medium-access pro-tocol. Set this field to Disabled if you wish to pre-vent access for security reasons.Data Link Protocol This read-only field shows thename of the IPX data link layer protocol.