3Com 3812 Switch User Manual


 
Manually Configuring IP Information 33
Pre-requisites
A workstation with terminal emulation software installed, such as
Microsoft Hyperterminal. This software allows you to communicate
with the Switch via the console port directly, or through a modem.
Documentation supplied with the terminal emulation software.
A suitable cable:
An RJ-45 to DB9 converter cable (Switch 3848 only).
A standard null modem cable — if you are connecting directly to
the console port, or
A standard modem cable — if you are connecting to the console
port using a modem.
You can find pin-out diagrams for the cables in Appendix B
on page 59.
You need to have the following so that you can manually set up the
Switch with IP information:
IP address
subnet mask
default gateway
Connecting the Workstation to the Switch
1 Connect the workstation to the console port using a standard null
modem cable (Switch 3812 and Switch 3824) or an RJ-45 to DB9
converter cable and a standard null modem cable (Switch 3848) as
shown in Figure 9
(Switch 3848 shown).
Figure 9 Connecting a workstation to the Switch via the console port
Console Port
Connection
Workstation
(with terminal emulation
software installed)
Switch
Standard Null Modem Cable
RJ-45 to DB9 Converter Cable
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