3com 2948-SFP Plus User Guide
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Using the
Command Line
Interface (CLI)
Interface (CLI)
Connecting to the
Console Port
Console Port
You can access the switch through the Console port to manually set
the IP address, or to view the IP address that was assigned automati-
cally (for example, by a DHCP server).
the IP address, or to view the IP address that was assigned automati-
cally (for example, by a DHCP server).
For more information about the CLI, refer to “3Com CLI Reference
Guide”.
Guide”.
This section describes how to connect to your switch through the
Console port.
Console port.
Prerequisites
A workstation with terminal emulation software installed, such as
Microsoft Hyperterminal. This software allows you to
communicate with the switch using the console port directly.
Documentation supplied with the terminal emulation software.
The console cable (RJ-45) supplied with your switch.
You can find pin-out diagrams for the cable in Appendix C.