3Com 3C17709 Getting Started Manual

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38 CHAPTER 3: S ETTING UP FOR M ANAGEMENTFigure 9 Example top-level command line interface menu4 At the Select menu option prompt you can either:■ enter the protocol ip basicConfig command. At the Enterconfiguration method prompt enter manual. The screenprompts you to enter IP information.or■ enter the gettingStarted command. At the Enterconfiguration method prompt enter manual. The screenprompts you to enter IP information.5 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 44.Connecting to theConsole PortTo set up your Switch manually you can alternatively make a connectionto the console port (this example describes a local connection to theconsole port, rather than a remote one via a modem). You can do thiswhilst the Switch is offline, that is, before you connect the Switch to anetwork, or whilst the Switch is online, that is, connected to a network.Pre-requisites■ A workstation with terminal emulation software installed, such asMicrosoft Hyperterminal. This software allows you to communicatewith the Switch via the console port directly, or through a modem.