3com 4500G Quick Setup Guide

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Download the latest 
software and 
documentation for your 
3Com switch
Thank you for purchasing a 3Com Switch 4500G. As part of our 
commitment to bringing you the most capable and dependable 
network equipment, 3Com offers free software maintenance 
updates and documentation updates on our website.
To obtain the most up-to-date operating software and user 
documentation for the Switch 4500G, point your web browser to: 
www.3Com.com/4500G
 and select the “Support and 
Registration” link.
Please note that you must register your 3Com switch to receive 
software upgrades. To register, point your web browser to 
eSupport.3Com.com
.
Before You Start
The guide is intended for use by network administrators who 
install and set up network equipment; consequently, it assumes a 
basic working knowledge of LANs (Local Area Networks).
Release Notes
The Release Notes provide important information about the 
current software release, including new features, modifications, 
and known problems. You should read the Release Notes before 
installing the switch in your network.
If the information in the Release Notes differs from this guide, 
follow the instructions in the Release Notes.
User guides and release notes are available in Adobe Acrobat 
Reader Portable Document Format (PDF) on the 3Com 
World Wide Web site: