3Com 3C16685 User Manual - page 29
Methods of Management
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Figure 4 Different Management Connections to the Stack
Requirements for Managing Over the Network
When managing your stack over the network, you must remember
that (regardless of your method of management):
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The stack must be correctly configured with IP information. You
must make a direct management connection through the console
port to do this (or use a BOOTP server).
IP addresses are unique, no two units must have the same IP address.
If you have no previous knowledge of IP, refer to
“IP Addresses”
on
page 30
.
If you have a BOOTP server, it can automatically assign your network
equipment, including the Dual Speed Hub 500 units, with IP
information so that it can be communicated with and managed over
the network. Refer to the documentation that accompanies your
BOOTP server for more information.
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Any IP information configured for a unit in the stack can be used
to access the whole stack.
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IP must be correctly set up for your management station.
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You can manage the stack over the network, through any of the
ports on the units. However, for the communication to work over