
Getting Started
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This chapter contains introductory information about the 3Com® OfficeConnect Managed
Gigabit Switch (hereafter called the Switch) and how they can be used in your network. It covers
summaries of hardware and software features and also the following topics:
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About the OfficeConnect Managed Gigabit Switch
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Front Panel Detail
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LED Status Indicators
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System Specifications
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Installing the Switch
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Setting Up for Management
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Methods of Managing a Switch
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Switch Setup Overview
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Using the Command Line Interface (CLI)
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Setting Up Web Interface Management
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Setting Up SNMP Management V1 or V2
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Default Users and Passwords
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Upgrading Software using the CLI
About the OfficeConnect Managed Gigabit Switch
The OfficeConnect Managed Gigabit Switch is a Gigabit Ethernet switching product that
delivers flexible three-speed performance (10/100/1000) and advanced voice-optimized features
such as QoS, VLANs and RSTP. This makes the switch ideal for medium businesses and small
enterprises seeking to build a secure converged network.
The OfficeConnect Managed Gigabit Switch features the following advantages:
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Full Gigabit speed access ports
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Jumbo frames support
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Port security
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Link aggregation control protocol (LACP)
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Up to 256 VLANs
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Rapid Spanning Tree (RSTP)
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IGMP Snooping
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Port-based mirroring