3Com 3C17700 - SuperStack 3 Switch 4900 Getting Started Manual

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Viewing Automatically Configured IP Information 434 Enter the IP address, subnet mask, and gateway IP address for the Switch.The screen displays a summary of the information entered.If using the gettingStarted command you will then be prompted toenter system information, change passwords, and then given the optionto carry out advanced configuration.The initial set up of your Switch is now complete and the Switch is readyfor you to set up your chosen management method. See “Methods ofManaging a Switch” on page 46.If you do not intend to use the command line interface via the consoleport to manage the Switch, you can logout, disconnect the serial cableand close the terminal emulator software.ViewingAutomaticallyConfigured IPInformationIf you allow the Switch to automatically configure its own IP informationyou need to discover and view the IP information before you can begin tomanage the Switch. You can discover the IP information in two ways:■ Using 3Com Network Supervisor — This application will auto-discoverthe Switch and display the automatically allocated IP informationassigned to the Switch.■ Connecting to the Console Port — Connect a workstation using aconsole cable to the console port of the Switch. You can then view theIP information automatically assigned to the Switch using thecommand line interface (CLI).Using 3Com NetworkSupervisorYou can use the 3Com Network Supervisor application provided on theCD-ROM that accompanies your Switch to discover the automaticallyallocated IP information.1 Connect your Switch to the network.2 Power-up the Switch and wait for two minutes.3 Launch 3Com Network Supervisor and run the Auto-discovery wizard.3Com Network Supervisor will auto-discover the new Switch and displaythe IP information that has been automatically allocated to the Switch.Most DHCP and BootP servers allow static IP addresses to be configuredso that you know what IP address the Switch will be given. Refer to thedocumentation that accompanies your DHCP or BootP server.