3Com 4500G Getting Started Manual

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Viewing Automatically Configured IP Information 49ViewingAutomaticallyConfigured 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 DirectorThis application will auto-discover the switch and display theautomatically allocated IP information assigned to the switch.■ Connecting to the Console PortConnect a workstation using a console cable to the console port of theswitch. You can then view the IP information automatically assigned tothe switch using the command 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 display theIP information that has been automatically allocated to the switch.Most DHCP and BootP servers allow static IP addresses to be configured sothat 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 informationusing the command line interface (CLI) through a connection to the consoleport. (This example describes a local connection to the console port, ratherthan a remote one using a modem.) For further information on connectingusing the console port see “Connecting the Workstation to the Switch”onpage 43.