3Com 3CR17561-91-US - Switch 4500 26PORT Managed 24 10/100 2 Gbe Stackable RJ45 Getting Started Manual

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54 CHAPTER 3: SETTING UP FOR M ANAGEMENT■ 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 NetworkDirectorYou can use the 3Com Network Director application (available from the3Com website) to discover the automatically allocated IP information.1 Connect your Switch to the network.2 Power-up the Switch and wait for two minutes.3 Launch 3Com Network Director and run the Auto-discovery wizard.3Com Network Director 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.If your network does not have a DHCP or BootP server, the workstationrunning 3Com Network Director must be on the same subnet as theSwitch, because Auto-IP addresses are non-routable.Connecting to theConsole PortAlternatively, you can view the automatically configured IP informationvia the command line interface (CLI) through a connection to the consoleport. (This example describes a local connection to the console port,rather than a remote one via a modem.) For further information onconnecting via the console port see “Connecting the Workstation to theSwitch”on page 48.Viewing IP Information via the Console PortYou are now ready to view the automatically allocated IP informationusing the command line interface.1 Connect your Switch to the network using the Ethernet cable. As soon asa network connection is made the Switch begins the automatic IPconfiguration process.The automatic IP configuration process usually completes within oneminute.2 The command line interface login sequence begins as soon as the Switchdetects a connection to its console port.