3Com 4200G PWR Getting Started Manual

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Manually Configuring IP Information 37You should use the automatic IP configuration method if:■ your network uses DHCP to allocate IP information, or■ 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 having to manually reconfigure the Switch.If the Switch is not allocated with an automatic IP address, the IPconfiguration will be blank or shown as ‘’’’.If you use the automatic IP configuration method, you need to discoverthe automatically allocated IP information before you can beginmanagement. Work through the “Viewing Automatically Configured IPInformation” on page 44.Preparing forManagementOnce your Switch’s initial set up is complete you can set up your chosenmanagement method as described in “Methods of Managing a Switch”on page 32.For detailed information about the specific web interface operations andcommand line interface commands and problem solving, refer to the“Switch 4200G Command Reference Guide” on the CD-ROM that issupplied with the Switch or on the 3Com Web site.ManuallyConfiguring IPInformationYou can manually configure the Switch IP information in the followingways:■ Connecting to the console portConnect a workstation using a console cable to the console port ofthe Switch. You can then manually enter IP information using thecommand line interface (CLI).■ Connecting to a front panel portConnect a workstation using an Ethernet cable to a front panel portof the Switch. You can then manually enter IP information using theweb interface or the command line interface (CLI).10014914AA.book Page 37 Friday, July 7, 2006 2:08 PM