Preparing network devices, Device network addresses – HP TopTools for Hubs and Switches User Manual
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Preparing Network Devices
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HP TopTools for Hubs & Switches may be able to discover devices that have
previous versions of device agent firmware. However, the use of some func-
tions may be limited.
Preparing Network Devices
For HP TopTools for Hubs & Switches to communicate with devices on your
network, the network devices must:
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have SNMP agent firmware that is compatible with this version of HP
TopTools.
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for IP networks, have a unique IP network address.
N o t e
Hubs and bridges shipped prior to July 1992 must be upgraded.
Basic hub management features are available for chained AdvanceStack hubs
if they are connected to an SNMP-based hub of the same media type (10Base-
T or 100VG) over a Distributed Management chain.
Device Network Addresses
IPX Networks
In IPX networks, each IPX-supporting device “self-configures” its IPX network
address. The IPX address of each IPX device is generated automatically; you
do not have to manually assign and configure IPX addresses.
N o t e
HP TopTools for Hubs & Switches does not support the discovery or manage-
ment of the HP J2980A LAN Switch-16 on an IPX network.
IP Networks
On an IP network, each managed device must have an IP address. If you intend
to run HP TopTools for Hubs & Switches on an IP network, you must configure
the IP address for each device you want to manage.
IP addresses are normally configured when the device is installed. For
HP hubs, bridges, and switches, IP addresses are configured using the console
port interface. For more details on console port connection and available
commands, see the device's Installation and Reference Guide.
N o t e
You can use HP TopTools for Hubs & Switches to change an IP address on a
hub after it has been assigned, but not on a switch or a bridge.