3Com 5500-EI Getting Started Guide - Page 64
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64 CHAPTER 3: SETTING UP FOR MANAGEMENT console port to manage the switch, you can disconnect the serial cable and close the terminal emulator software. Connecting to a Front Panel Port To set up your switch manually you can, alternatively, make a connection to a front panel port. To do this you need an IP address. Refer to "Viewing Automatically Configured IP Information" on page 67 for more information. The procedure described in this section assumes the unit is powered up in standalone mode. Prerequisites Before configuring your switch, make sure that you have: ■ A workstation running a suitable operating system. Refer to "Choosing a Browser" on page 71. ■ A Network Interface Card (NIC). ■ A Category 5 twisted pair Ethernet cable with RJ-45 connectors at both ends. ■ A suitable Web browser. Refer to "Choosing a Browser"on page 71. ■ The switch's IP address. ■ An IP address ■ A subnet mask ■ A default gateway ■ A management VLAN ID, normally set to the default value (1) Connecting the Workstation to the Switch 1 Connect the workstation to a front panel port using an Ethernet cable as shown in Figure 28. Figure 28 Connecting a Workstation to the Switch through a Front Panel Port Workstation (with a Network Interface Card installed) Ethernet Cable Switch Front Panel Port Connection
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