September 2007
© 2007 Foundry Networks, Inc.
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Chapter 4
Connecting Network Devices and
Checking Connectivity
This chapter provides the details for connecting network devices.
WARNING:
The procedures in this manual are for qualified service personnel.
Table 4.1 lists the tasks you must perform to connect your Foundry device, and shows where to get
troubleshooting information for any problems that can arise.
Assigning Permanent Passwords
By default, the CLI is not protected by passwords. To secure CLI access, Foundry strongly recommends assigning
passwords. See the
Foundry Security Guide
.
NOTE:
You cannot assign a password using the Web management interface. You can assign passwords using
IronView Network Manager if an enable password for a Super User has been configured on the device.
The CLI contains the following access levels:
•
User
EXEC – The level you enter when you first start a CLI session. At this level, you can view some system
information but you cannot configure system or port parameters.
•
Privileged
EXEC – This level is also called the Enable level and can be secured by a password. You can
perform tasks such as manage files on the flash module, save the system configuration to flash, and clear
caches at this level.
•
CONFIG – The configuration level. This level lets you configure the system’s IP address and configure
switching and routing features. To access the CONFIG mode, you must already be logged into the Privileged
level of the EXEC mode.
Table 4.1: Network Connectivity Tasks
Step
Task
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Assigning Permanent Passwords
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Configuring IP Addresses
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Connect your device to another networking device.
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Troubleshoot any problems that can arise.
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