any network management application running the simple network management protocol (snmp) can manage a switch if:

    the correct management information bases (mibs) are installed on the management workstation.

    the management workstation is connected to the switch using a port in vlan 1 (the default vlan). by default, all ports on the switch are in vlan 1.

    you can use the 3com network supervisor application that is provided on the cd-rom that accompanies your switch to provide snmp management for your switch. if you use 3com network supervisor it automatically loads the correct mibs and necessary files onto your workstation.