3Com SuperStack 3 3C17204 Getting Started Manual

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36 CHAPTER 3: SETTING UP FOR M ANAGEMENTThis process is known as Auto-IP and is the same mechanism used byWindows 98 and Windows 2000. IP addresses configured by Auto-IP aretemporary as they cannot be routed but are useful for small networkswhich are not connected to other networks, or for initial configuration.However, as soon as a DHCP or BootP server is detected, the Switch willconfigure itself with the IP address allocated by that server.When using automatic IP configuration it is important that the IP addressof the Switch is static, otherwise you will not know what the IP address isand it will be difficult to manage. Most DHCP and BootP servers allowstatic IP addresses to be configured so that you know what IP address willbe allocated to the Switch. Refer to the documentation that accompaniesyour DHCP/BootP server.For a detailed description of how automatic IP configuration operates,please refer to the Implementation Guide on the CD-ROM thataccompanies your Switch or on the 3Com Web site.You should use the automatic IP configuration method if:■ your network uses DHCP or BootP to allocate IP information, or■ flexibility is needed. If the Switch is re-deployed onto a differentsubnet, it will automatically reconfigure itself with an appropriate IPaddress, instead of you having to manually reconfigure the Switch.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” section 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 47.For detailed information about the specific web interface operations andcommand line interface commands and problem solving, refer to the“SuperStack 3 Switch Management Interface Reference Guide” on theCD-ROM that is supplied with the Switch or on the 3Com Web site.DUA1720-3AAA09.book Page 36 Wednesday, July 6, 2005 4:33 PM