AirLive Ether-GSH2404W User Manual

Ether-GSH2404W

24+4 Pure Gigabit

Web Managed Switch

User’s Manual

Table of Contents

CHAPTER 1:

1.1 Features .........................................................................................................1

1.2 Software Feature............................................................................................2

1.3 Package Contents ..........................................................................................4

CHAPTER 2:

2.1 Physical Dimension ........................................................................................5

2.2 Front Panel.....................................................................................................5

2.3 LED Indicators................................................................................................6

2.4 Rear Panel .....................................................................................................7

2.5 Desktop Installation ........................................................................................7

2.5.1 Attaching Rubber Pads ...........................................................................7

INTRODUCTION...............................................................1

HARDWARE DESCRIPTION ...........................................5

2.6 Rack-mounted Installation..............................................................................7

2.7 Power On .......................................................................................................8

CHAPTER 3:

3.1 Small Workgroup............................................................................................9

3.2 Segment Bridge............................................................................................10

3.3 Internet café / Campus / FTTH.....................................................................11

CHAPTER 4:

4.1 About Web-based Management...................................................................12

4.2 System Login................................................................................................12

4.3 System Configuration ...................................................................................13

4.4 Port Configuration ........................................................................................15

4.5 VLAN Setting................................................................................................17

4.5.1 VLAN Port Setting .................................................................................18

NETWORK APPLICATION ..............................................9

WEB-BASED MANAGEMENT ....................................... 12

4.6 Aggregation ..................................................................................................19

4.7 LACP Setting................................................................................................20

4.8 Rapid Spanning Tree ...................................................................................22

4.8.1 System Configuration............................................................................22

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4.8.2 Port Configuration .................................................................................24

4.9 802.1X Configuration....................................................................................24

4.9.1 Parameters Configuration .....................................................................26

4.10 IGMP Snooping ............................................................................................26

4.11 QoS Setting ..................................................................................................28

4.12 Filter Configuration .......................................................................................30

4.13 Rate Limiting ................................................................................................32

4.14 Port Mirroring................................................................................................34

4.15 Statistics Overview .......................................................................................35

4.16 Statistics Detail.............................................................................................36

4.17 LACP Status.................................................................................................37

4.18 Spanning Tree Status...................................................................................38

4.19 IGMP Status.................................................................................................39

4.20 Warm Restart ...............................................................................................39

4.21 Factory Default .............................................................................................40

4.22 Firmware Upload ..........................................................................................40

4.23 Configuration File Transfer...........................................................................41

CHAPTER 5:

5.1 Incorrect connections ...................................................................................42

Faulty or loose cables ...........................................................................42

Non-standard cables ............................................................................. 42

Improper Network Topologies ...............................................................43

5.2 Diagnosing LED Indicators...........................................................................43

CHAPTER 6:

CHAPTER 7:

TROUBLESHOOTING....................................................42

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION....................................... 44

APPENDIX...................................................................... 46

7.1 Cables ..........................................................................................................46

7.2 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T Pin Assignments...................................................46

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1. Introduction

Chapter 1: Introduction

The Ether-GSH2404W, 24x10/100/1000Base-TX plus 4 x Mini-GBIC Web Managed

Switch, is a multi-port Switch that can be used to build high-performance switched

workgroup networks. This switch is a store-and-forward device that offers low latency

for high-speed networking. The switch is targeted at workgroup, department or

backbone computing environment.

The Ether-GSH2404W has 24 auto-sensing 10/100/1000 Base-TX RJ-45 ports and 4

Mini-GBIC slots for higher connection speed.

1.1 Features

Conform to IEEE802.3 10BASE-T, IEEE802.3u 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet, IEEE



802.3ab 1000Base-T, IEEE 802.3z Gigabit Fiber, IEEE802.3x Flow control and

Back pressure, IEEE802.1d Spanning tree protocol, IEEE 802.s Rapid Spanning

Tree, IEEE 802.3ad Port trunk with LACP, IEEE802.1p Class of service,

IEEE802.1Q VLAN Tagging

 Store-and-Forward Switching Architecture

 Auto-MDIX on all ports

 48Gbps Back-Plane

 8K MAC Address Table

 500Kbytes memory buffer

 N-Way Auto-Negotiation

 True Non-Blocking Switching

 10K Jumbo Frame support

 Back Pressure with half duplex

 Flow Control with full duplex

 Support Port Based VLAN and Tag VLAN

 Support IGMP Snooping

 Support Class of Service

 Support Port Mirror

 Support Port Trunk

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 Support Rapid Spanning Tree

Supports ingress packet filter and egress rate limit



Support IP address security to prevent unauthorized intruder



Provides Web interface management and one default button for system default



setting

Support Bandwidth control



1.2 Software Feature

Management

Firmware update

Port configuration

Port Trunk

Port statistics

Web Management

TFTP firmware upgrade

Port enable/disable

Port speed

Full /half duplex

Flow control

IEEE802.3ad port trunk with link aggregation control protocol (LACP)

The trunk group up to 8 and maximum trunk port member up to 24 ports

Several of counters for TX and RX packet.

Port based VLAN

VLAN

Quality of Service

Class of Service

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Tag VLAN and GVRP protocol

The VLAN entry up to 4K and VID up to 4094

Port based

Tag based

IPv4 ToS

IPv6 DSCP

Per port support 4 priority queues

1. Introduction

Spanning Tree

Port Mirror

IGMP

Broadcast Storm

Bandwidth Control

IEEE802.1w rapid spanning tree

Compatible with IEEE 802.1d

RX packet mirror

IGMP V1, V2

Multicast groups up to 8K

Disable /5%/10%/20%

Per port support Bandwidth control. Per level 128 Kbps.

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1.3 Package Contents

Unpack the contents of the

Ether-GSH2404W

and verify them against the

checklist below:

 24x10/100/1000Base-TX plus 4 x Mini-GBIC Web Managed Switch

 Power Cord

 Four Rubber Pads

 QIG

 CD

 Rack-mounted kit

Switch

Four Rubber Pads CD

Rack-mounted Kit Power Cord QIG

Compare the contents of your Ether-GSH2404W package with the standard checklist

above. If any item is missing or damaged, please contact the local dealer for service.

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2. Hardware Description

Chapter 2: Hardware Description

This section mainly describes the hardware of Ether-GSH2404W and gives a physical

and functional overview on the certain switch.

2.1 Physical Dimension

Ether-GSH2404W’s physical dimensions is

440mm x 161mm x 44mm (Lx W x H).

2.2 Front Panel

The Front Panel of the Ether-GSH2404W consists of 24x 10/100/1000 Base-TX RJ-45

ports (Auto MDI/MDIX) and 4 Mini GBIC slots which can insert the Mini Gigabit Fiber

module (optional). The LED Indicators are also located on the front panel of the switch.

The Front panel of Ether-GSH2404W

 RJ-45 Ports (Auto MDI/MDIX): 24x 10/100/1000 N-way auto-sensing for

10Base-T or 100Base-TX or 1000Base-T connections.

In general,

connecting to a workstation or PC. Therefore,

connecting to another Switch or workstation without changing non-crossover or

crossover cabling.

 4 MINI GBIC slot: 4 slots for inserting the mini GBIC module that is optional.

means connecting to another Hub or Switch while

MDI

Auto MDI/MDIX

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means

MDIX

would allow

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2.3 LED Indicators

The LED Indicators display real-time information of systematic operation status. The

following table provides descriptions of LED status and their meaning.

LED indicators

LED Status Description

Green Power On

Power

Off Power is not connected

LNK/ACT

1000 z

LNK/ACT (Mini GBIC)

Green The port is connecting with the device.

Blink The port is receiving or transmitting data.

Off No device attached.

Green In 1000Mbps connection speed

Green The port is connecting with the device.

Blink The port is receiving or transmitting data.

Off No device attached

The Description of LED Indicators

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2.4 Rear Panel

The 3-pronged power plug is located at the rear Panel of Ether-GSH2404W as shown

in figure. The switch will work with AC in the range of 100-240V AC, 50-60Hz.

The Rear Panel of Ether-GSH2404W

2.5 Desktop Installation

Set the switch on a sufficiently large flat space with a power outlet nearby. The surface

where you put the switch should be clean, smooth, level and sturdy. Make sure there is

enough clearance around the switch to allow attachment of cables, power cord and

allow air circulation.

2.5.1 Attaching Rubber Pads

A. Make sure mounting surface on the bottom of the switch is grease and dust free.

B. Remove adhesive backing of Rubber Pads.

C. Apply the Rubber Pads to each corner on the bottom of the switch and these

footpads can prevent the switch from shock/vibration.

2.6 Rack-mounted Installation

Ether-GSH2404W come with a rack-mounted kid and can be mounted in an EIA

standard size/19-inch Rack. The switch can be placed in a wiring closet with other

equipment.

Perform the following steps to rack mount the switch:

1. Position one bracket to align with the holes on one side of the switch and secure it

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with the smaller bracket screws. Then attach the remaining bracket to the other

side of the switch.

2. After attached mounting brackets, position the 24 10/100/1000TX plus 4 Mini

GBIC Web Managed switch in the rack by lining up the holes in the brackets with

the appropriate holes on the rack. Secure the switch to the rack with a screwdriver

and the rack-mounting screws.

[NOTE]

For proper ventilation, allow about at least 4 inches (10 cm) of clearance on

the front and 3.4 inches (8 cm) on the back of the Switch. This is especially important

for enclosed rack installation.

2.7 Power On

Connect the power cord to the power socket on the rear panel of the switch. The other

side of power cord connects to the power outlet. The internal power supply of the

switch works with voltage range of AC in the 100-240VAC, frequency 50~60Hz. Check

the power indicator on the front panel to see if power is properly supplied.

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3. Network Application

Chapter 3: Network Application

This section provides few samples of network topology in which the switch used. In

general, Ether-GSH2404W is designed as a segment switch. That is, with its large

address table (8K MAC address) and high performance, it is ideal for interconnecting

networking segments.

PC, workstations and servers can communicate each other by directly connecting with

Ether-GSH2404W. The switch automatically learns nodes address, which are

subsequently used to filter and forward all traffic based on the destination address.

By using Uplink port, the switch can connect with another switch or hub to interconnect

other small-switched workgroups to form a larger switched network. Meanwhile, you

can also use fiber ports to connect switches.

3.1 Small Workgroup

Ether-GSH2404W can be used as a standalone switch for personal computers, server

and printer server which are directly connected to form a small workgroup.

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3.2 Segment Bridge

For enterprise networks where large data broadcasts are constantly processed, this

switch is an ideal solution for department users to connect to the corporate backbone.

In the illustration below, two Ethernet switches with PCs, print server, and local server

attached, are both connect to the switch. All the devices in this network can

communicate with each other through the switch. Connecting servers to the switch

allow other users to access the data on server.

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3.3 Internet café / Campus / FTTH

Ether-GSH2404W supports Rate control, QoS, and VLAN features can be used for

Internet Café / Campus / FTTH network.

This Ether-GSH2404W switch is an ideal solution for File/Intranet Server, Game/Video

Server, Network DV Device, PC, Notebook, Multi-Media PC, Wireless Point and

Broadband Router which are directly connected to form a complicated network.

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4. Web-Based Management

Chapter 4: Web-Based Management

This section introduces the configuration and functionality of the Web-Based

management of the certain switch.

4.1 About Web-based Management

On the CPU board of the switch there is an embedded HTML web site residing in flash

memory, which offers advanced management features and allow users to manage the

switch from anywhere in the network through a standard browser such as Microsoft

Internet Explorer.

The Web-Based Management supports Internet Explorer 5.0. And, it is applied with

Java Applets for reducing network bandwidth consumption, enhance access speed

and present an easy viewing screen.

[NOTE]

sockets. In fact, the user has to explicitly modify the browser setting to enable Java

Applets to operate network ports.

By default, IE5.0 or later version does not allow Java Applets to activate

4.2 System Login

The default value as listed below:

IP Address:



Subnet Mask:



192.168.10.1

255.255.255.0

Default Gateway:



Password:



1. Launch the Internet Explorer

2. Key in “http://” + “IP Address of Ether-GSH2404W, ” and then press “

For example http://192.168.10.1

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”airlive”

192.168.10.254

Enter

”

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