Allied Telesis FORMULA 8200 User Manual

USER’S GUIDE

VERSION 1.4.3

Ethernet

Fast

Ethernet

FORMULA

Fiber

8200

ATM

™

Fast Ethernet Workgroup Switch

PN 613-10611-00 Rev. A

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Preface ...................................................................................................................................................................vii

Who Should Use This Guide ............................................................................................................................................................................viii

How This Guide Is Organized ............................................................................................................................................................................ix

Document Conventions Used in This Guide ................................................................................................................................................x

Related Documents ..............................................................................................................................................................................................xi

Recommended Reading ....................................................................................................................................................................................xii

Allied Telesyn’s Software Library ...................................................................................................................................................................xiii

Chapter 1

Overview ..............................................................................................................................................................1-1

Product Features ................................................................................................................................................................................................1-1

Chapter 2

Accessing the Command Line Interface (CLI) ...............................................................................................2-1

Connecting the Console ..................................................................................................................................................................................2-2

Terminal Configuration ...........................................................................................................................................................................2-2

Viewing Terminal Configuration Using the CLI ..............................................................................................................................2-2

Observing the Power-On Self Test ...............................................................................................................................................................2-3

Observing the LEDs ..................................................................................................................................................................................2-4

Logging In .............................................................................................................................................................................................................2-6

Logging In Without a Password ...........................................................................................................................................................2-7

Entering Commands .........................................................................................................................................................................................2-8

Use of Square Brackets [ ] .......................................................................................................................................................................2-8

Use of Angle Brackets <> .......................................................................................................................................................................2-8

The LOOKUP Command ..........................................................................................................................................................................2-9

Command Formats ...................................................................................................................................................................................2-9

Moving Through the Menus ................................................................................................................................................................2-10

Configuring IP Information ...........................................................................................................................................................................2-11

Verifying Firmware Information .................................................................................................................................................................2-13

Updating Your Ethernet Ports ............................................................................................................................................................2-13

Updating System Information ............................................................................................................................................................2-13

Using Telnet to Access the Switch .............................................................................................................................................................2-14

Resetting and Rebooting the Switch ........................................................................................................................................................2-15

Where to Go Next .............................................................................................................................................................................................2-15

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Table of Contents

Chapter 3

Configuring the FORMULA 8200 Switch .........................................................................................................3-1

Default Configurations .....................................................................................................................................................................................3-1

Optimizing Functionality for Your Application .......................................................................................................................................3-2

Virtual LANs ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................3-2

FORMULA 8200 Implementation of VLANs ......................................................................................................................................3-3

Virtual Bridges, Virtual Interfaces, Virtual Routers .........................................................................................................................3-5

Spanning Tree .............................................................................................................................................................................................3-6

Configuring a Virtual LAN (VLAN) .................................................................................................................................................................3-8

Configuring a Virtual Bridge ........................................................................................................................................................................3-11

Chapter 4

Operating and Managing the FORMULA 8200 Switch .................................................................................. 4-1

Using Online Help ..............................................................................................................................................................................................4-2

Displaying the System Configuration .........................................................................................................................................................4-2

Displaying Console Port Parameters ...........................................................................................................................................................4-4

Displaying Ethernet Port Settings Information .......................................................................................................................................4-5

Configuring Ethernet Port Settings .............................................................................................................................................................4-6

Configuring Ethernet Port Statistics ............................................................................................................................................................4-7

Displaying Ethernet Port Statistics Information ......................................................................................................................................4-8

Clearing a Port’s Statistics Counters ............................................................................................................................................................4-9

Using Ethernet Port Mirroring .......................................................................................................................................................................4-9

Displaying Virtual LAN (VLAN) Information ...........................................................................................................................................4-12

Displaying Virtual Router Information ..................................................................................................................................................... 4-13

Displaying Virtual Port Information ..........................................................................................................................................................4-14

Displaying Virtual Port Statistics ................................................................................................................................................................4-15

Displaying Virtual Bridge Information .....................................................................................................................................................4-16

Displaying Spanning Tree Port Parameters ...........................................................................................................................................4-17

Displaying the Bridge Forwarding Table ................................................................................................................................................4-18

Upgrading Firmware ......................................................................................................................................................................................4-19

Backing Up Your Current Configurations ...................................................................................................................................... 4-20

Configuring for the Download Process .......................................................................................................................................... 4-21

Downloading the Firmware ................................................................................................................................................................ 4-22

Restoring Your Configurations .......................................................................................................................................................... 4-24

In Case of Problems With the Software Upgrade ........................................................................................................................4-25

Displaying RIP Support Information ......................................................................................................................................................... 4-26

Modifying the IP RIP Mode ...........................................................................................................................................................................4-27

Configuring Static Routes ............................................................................................................................................................................4-28

Deleting Static Routes ...........................................................................................................................................................................4-28

Removing an IP Default Gateway ..............................................................................................................................................................4-29

Configuring SNMP Parameters ................................................................................................................................................................... 4-30

Displaying SNMP Parameters ......................................................................................................................................................................4-31

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Chapter 5

Command Reference ..........................................................................................................................................5-1

ATM and FDDI Support ....................................................................................................................................................................................5-5

Command Edit Mode ........................................................................................................................................................................................5-6

Edit Mode Commands .............................................................................................................................................................................5-6

Command Descriptions ..........................................................................................................................................................................5-6

ALIAS Command ................................................................................................................................................................................................5-7

ALLCMD Command ...........................................................................................................................................................................................5-8

ATM Command ...................................................................................................................................................................................................5-9

BOOT Command ..............................................................................................................................................................................................5-10

CONSOLE Command ......................................................................................................................................................................................5-12

ELOG Command ...............................................................................................................................................................................................5-14

ETHERNET Command .....................................................................................................................................................................................5-17

EXIT Command .................................................................................................................................................................................................5-24

FILE Command ..................................................................................................................................................................................................5-25

INET Command .................................................................................................................................................................................................5-27

LOOKUP Command .........................................................................................................................................................................................5-30

MODE Command .............................................................................................................................................................................................5-31

PORTSERV Command .....................................................................................................................................................................................5-33

REBOOT Command .........................................................................................................................................................................................5-34

SNMP Command ..............................................................................................................................................................................................5-35

SYSTEM Command ..........................................................................................................................................................................................5-38

TFTP Command ................................................................................................................................................................................................5-39

TOP Command ..................................................................................................................................................................................................5-40

UP Command ....................................................................................................................................................................................................5-41

VBRIDGE Command ........................................................................................................................................................................................5-42

VLAN Command ...............................................................................................................................................................................................5-51

Appendix A

Command Summary ......................................................................................................................................... A-1

Appendix B

RMON Configuration ......................................................................................................................................... B-1

MIB Support .........................................................................................................................................................................................................B-2

SNMP Management Using Castle Rock’s SNMPc“ ..................................................................................................................................B-3

RMON Support ....................................................................................................................................................................................................B-5

Enabling RMON Objects .........................................................................................................................................................................B-5

Disabling RMON Objects ........................................................................................................................................................................B-6

Appendix C

Downloading Software at the [VxWorks] Prompt ........................................................................................ C-1

Firmware Upgrade Using FTP/TFTP ............................................................................................................................................................C-2

Backing Up Your Current Configurations .........................................................................................................................................C-3

Configuring for the TFTP Download Process ..................................................................................................................................C-4

Downloading the Firmware Using FTP/TFTP ..................................................................................................................................C-5

Restoring Your Configurations .............................................................................................................................................................C-9

Firmware Upgrade Using Zmodem ..........................................................................................................................................................C-10

In Case of Problems With the Software Upgrade ................................................................................................................................C-13

Index ............................................................................................................................................................INDEX-1

Preface

This guide includes information about conﬁguring and operating Allied Telesyn International Corp.’s FORMULA 8200™ 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet Workgroup Switch with any of the following conﬁgurations:

❑

AT-8208 or AT-8216, the FORMULA 8200 switch with either 8 or 16 10/100 Mbps TX ports with firmware version 1.4.3 or later

❑

AT-8208F/SC or AT-8216F/SC, the FORMULA 8200 switch with either 8 or 16 100 Mbps FX ports with firmware version 1.4.3 or later

❑

Any of the above switch models with one of the following uplink cards:

— AT-8202 ATM uplink card — AT-8203 FDDI uplink card

This guide assumes that a FORMULA 8200 switch has been installed and is operational. For more information on installing the switch, refer to the

FORMULA 8200 Installation Guide .

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Preface

Who Should Use This Guide

This guide is designed for you, the network administrator, to help you conﬁgure, operate, and manage the FORMULA 8200 switch as a device on your local area network. It assumes that you understand some of the basic concepts of local area networks, including:

❑

Ethernet MAC addresses

❑

Collision domains

❑

Broadcast domains

❑

CSMA/CD

❑

Differences between repeaters, bridges, and routers

❑

Spanning Tree Protocol

❑

Virtual LANs (VLANs)

❑

TCP/IP and associated protocols and applications

For detailed information about any of the above topics, see

Recommended Reading at the end of this Preface.

If you have any uplink card installed, you must be familiar with the ATM or FDDI technology.

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How This Guide Is Organized

This guide consists of the following sections:

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Chapter 1, common features that apply to all switch models.

Chapter 2, information on attaching a console port and accessing the command line interface (CLI) to enter basic conﬁguration parameters.

Chapter 3, procedures to conﬁgure the FORMULA 8200.

Chapter 4, provides procedures to monitor the FORMULA 8200 and perform routine management tasks using the CLI.

Chapter 5, commands and provides examples on where to use these commands.

Appendix A, FORMULA 8200 commands in alphabetical order, their corresponding aliases, and the purpose of each command.

Overview , provides a product overview and a list of

Accessing the Command Line Interface (CLI) , provides

Configuring the FORMULA 8200 Switch , provides

Operating and Managing the FORMULA 8200 Switch ,

Command Reference , includes a description of all the

Command Summary , is a table that lists all

Appendix B, conﬁgure your SNMP management station to manage and monitor the FORMULA 8200 switch.

Appendix C, provides the alternative procedures to upgrade switch software if the switch CLI is not accessible.

The Index at the back of this guide is according to subject matter. For a deﬁnition of terms commonly used in Allied Telesyn technical

publications, refer to the website glossary at

www.alliedtelesyn.com

RMON Configuration , provides a sample procedure to

Downloading Software at the [VxWorks] Prompt ,

Preface

Document Conventions Used in This Guide

This section describes the typographic conventions used in this guide.

Note

The command line interface (CLI) portion of the FORMULA 8200 is not case sensitive; however, this manual shows commands in uppercase letters. You may type your commands in either uppercase or lowercase, as shown in some of the examples.

Example Meaning

Local IP configuration

The

VLAN/CONFIG/CREATE

to conﬁgure a VLAN.

Enter

BRIDGE <VLAN#>

Press the [Enter] key to execute a command.

Read Chapter 6 in the User Guide . Book titles are shown in italic type.

command is used

To install the switch on a flat surface:

System prompts and messages are shown in

COURIER

Commands or other input the user must supply are shown in

Text in angle brackets after a command indicates userdeﬁned input must follow the command. (Example:

BRIDGE 2

Keys named in text are shown enclosed in square brackets. ( key and the Return key.)

The Procedure icon denotes a series of numbered steps the user must perform. Each step may be followed by text that explains the result of the user action.

font..

BOLDFACE

)

[Enter]

is used to denote both the

capital letters.

1. User action

2. User action

Enter

This guide uses the following symbols to highlight special messages:

Note

A note includes information of importance or special interest.

Caution

A caution includes information that will help you prevent equipment

failure or loss of data .

Allied Telesyn’s Software Library

Allied T elesyn’ s website, www.alliedtelesyn.com, maintains a Software Library that contains Allied Telesyn’s adapter drivers, system and management utilities, software updates, and ASCII documents.

You may also access the Software Library from Allied Telesyn’s FTP server. Enter the following information to access the FTP server:

FORMULA 8200 User’s Guide

Address: Login: anonymous [lowercase letters] Password: your e-mail address [requested by the server at login]

ftp.alliedtelesyn.com [lowercase letters]

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Chapter 1

Overview

The FORMULA 8200™ switch provides a cost effective solution for improving Ethernet network performance by reducing communications trafﬁc congestion. It is a high-speed, multi-protocol workgroup F ast Ethernet switch that can be conﬁgured with up t o 16 Fast Ethernet (10/100 Mbps) LAN switch ports.

The FORMULA 8200 offers virtual LAN (VLAN) support, including virtual routing and Spanning Tree Protocol, as well as network management using Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP).

Product Features

The FORMULA 8200 includes the following hardware and software product features:

❑ Eight 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet ports (IEEE 802.3u) ❑ Optional 8-port 10/100 Mbps expansion module ❑ Virtual LAN (VLAN) support for up to 16 port-based VLANs ❑ IP Routing to provide communication between VLANs ❑ Loop detection using Spanning Tree Protocol (IEEE 802.1d) ❑ Front panel LEDs that provide operating status and a Reset

button for front panel control of switch

❑ RS232C console port interface for local switch management

and Telnet support for remote switch management

❑ Rack mount or table mount capabilities (hardware for either

option included)

1-1

Overview

❑

Support for multiple hardware configurations and provides support for the following port configurations:

— 10Base-T/100Base-TX expansion ports — 100Base-FX expansion ports — OC3 ATM uplink card (optional) — FDDI uplink card (optional)

❑ Field-upgradeable expansion modules for maximum

customization

❑ Autonegotiation on all 10/100 Mbps TX ports ❑ Full or half duplex on all 10/100 Mbps TX ports and 100 Mbps

full duplex on FX ports

❑ Port mirroring to allow monitoring of one’s port activities from

any port

❑ Flow control to autosense buffer limits on the transmit port ❑ Support for RMON Groups 1, 2, 3, and 9 ❑ Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) agent for

Management Information Bases (MIB) II and private enterprise MIBs

❑ TFTP, FTP, and ZModem support for software upgrades and

backup

For information about available conﬁgurations, see the FORMULA 8200 Installation Guide.

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Chapter 2

Accessing the Command Line Interface (CLI)

This chapter describes how to access the CLI once you have completed the installation, as described in the FORMULA 8200 Installation Guide. The information provided here includes the following:

❑ Connecting the console ❑ Logging in (via preinstalled software) ❑ Entering commands ❑ Entering basic configuration parameters ❑ Accessing via Telnet

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Connecting the Console

The RS232C console port permits you to connect a terminal or local workstation for system management. The console terminal interface is a DB9 (DCE) male connection.

The console is required to confirm that the switch is configured and operating correctly after installation.

Connect a VT-100 terminal or equivalent to the FORMULA 8200 using a 9-pin null-modem RS232 serial cable. You can also use a DOS®, Windows®, or UNIX® workstation running in terminal emulation mode. The cable connection to the switch must have a female DB9 connector.

Note

Terminal

Conﬁguration

Viewing

Terminal

Conﬁguration

Using the CLI

To configure the terminal:

Use the following parameters:

❑ Baud rate: 9600 ❑ Data bits: 8 ❑ Stop bits: 1 ❑ Parity: none ❑ Number of lines per page: 25

Once you have completed the installation, you can then use the following command to show the console parameters:

CONSOLE/SHOW - show console parameters

For a complete description and additional information about this and other commands, see Chapter 5, Command Reference

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Observing the Power-On Self Test

When the FORMULA 8200 is powered on, it automatically runs a power-on self-test (POST) to verify that all components are functioning normally.

As POST veriﬁes the basic operation of the switch, it displays a series of messages on the console. A similar screen display appears:

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Post begins

Component tests

Firmware loads

System information

Boot POST in progress...

PROM version: 1.0.7

Sizing DRAM (value displayed is bank size or error code)... DRAM now configured into a contiguous block:

Address: ............. 0xa0000000 - 0xa07ffffc

Running DRAM test... Initializing 4650 icache and dcache... Initializing PIG chip... Initializing PMIU chips... . . Boot POST complete, passing control to firmware...

Loading /flash/firmware...Starting at 0x80010000...

Firmware version 1.4.3

Date= 1/26/98 time= 11:34:27 Restore configuration for system IP address = 0.0.0.0 Number of ports = 16 Configuration changed srm_init success

Vendor information

Allied Telesyn International

Switch Init Success Login:

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Observing the Power-On Self Test

If any error messages are displayed, report them to the Allied Telesyn’s Technical Support (see Allied Telesyn’s website at www.alliedtelesyn.com) or your reseller. The rest of the messages are for your information only; no action is required.

Observing the

LEDs

You can verify proper operation by observing the LEDs. In Figure 2-1, three LEDs are shown as examples.

Link DIAG

Status Power

Reset

Activity

Collision

Status and Power LEDs TX LEDs FX LEDs

Figure 2-1

FORMULA 8200 LEDs

Activity Collision

Link DIAG

T able 2-1 pro vides information about what the LEDs mean in various states.

Table 2-1 FORMULA 8200 LED States

LED LED Color Status Action Required

System Status Indicator

Flashing green

Normal operation None. LED should ﬂash every second.

This indicates that the switch is functioning normally.

Solid green You probably cannot log in to

Reboot the switch. the switch. This indicates the switch is locked up.

Flashing amber

Solid amber Switch is still functioning, but

Switch encountered abnormal condition

with problems; or boot is in

Reboot the switch.

Determine if the switch is in the boot

process; otherwise, reboot. process.

Power Indicator

Solid green Normal operation when

power is applied.

None

Unlit There is no power to switch. Check the power plug and the state of

the on/off switch in the back of the unit.

If On, turn it off and reboot. If LED

remains unlit, replace the switch.

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Table 2-1 FORMULA 8200 LED States (Continued)

LED LED Color Status Action Required

Port LED — Activity/ Collision (green/amber)

Port LED — Link/Diag (green)

Flashing or solid green

Unlit No trafﬁc None. This state does not indicate any

Flashing amber

Solid green Good cable link status None Off or

ﬂashing

Normal operation when port receives or transmits trafﬁc.

Collisions in half-duplex mode Note: applies to TX ports only.

No link if off; a link problem if ﬂashing

None

problems on the port. None. Intermittent collisions are normal.

Try the following: Verify cable, verify port speed, verify the state of the autonegotiation to ensure the port speeds match (ETHERNET/SHOW/ PORT).

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Logging In

The FORMULA 8200 switch ships from the factory with pre-installed software. Once the hardware has been installed, the switch displays the login prompt.

To begin using the CLI:

1. Log in by entering admin in lowercase letters, as follows:

The FORMULA 8200 displays the password prompt.

2. Enter

switch, all in lowercase, as follows:

Password: switch

Note

When you type your password, the text does not appear on the screen.

After you have entered the password, the FORMULA 8200 command line interface (CLI) prompt is displayed:

For security reasons, change the admin password as soon as possible. To do so, use the

SYSTEM/CONFIG/ADMINPW command

(explained in detail in Chapter 5).

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Note

If you forget your administrator password, contact Allied Telesyn’s Technical Support. Visit Allied Telesyn’s website at www.alliedtelesyn.com for contact information.

Use the

EXIT command to log out from the CLI session.

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Logging In

Without a

Password

The FORMULA 8200 also provides you a “user login” feature. No password is required. It permits you to use commands to view the operating status and conﬁguration, but you cannot conﬁgure the switch.

To log in without a password:

Enter the following at the login prompt in lowercase letters and press [Enter] at the password prompt:

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Entering Commands

The FORMULA 8200 command line interface (CLI) is a hierarchical menu-driven interface with menus, submenus, and commands arranged in a tree structure.

? ALIAS ALLCMD [ATM] [BOOT] [CONSOLE] [ELOG] [ETHERNET] EXIT [FDDI] [FILE] [INET] LOOKUP [MODE] [PORTSERV] REBOOT [SNMP] [SYSTEM] [TFTP] TOP UP [VBRIDGE] [VLAN] [TRACE]

To access the main command menu:

Enter ? at the FORMULA 8200 prompt, as shown below.

== MAIN MENU ==

Use of Square

Brackets [ ]

Use of Angle

Brackets <>

/ >

Enter commands by typing selections from each successive menu; then press [Enter]. You can also enter the entire command at the prompt or you can use an alias; both methods are described in this chapter in Command Formats.

Some commands in the main menu have square brackets around them to indicate that the command requires additional parameters. When you enter one of these commands, a submenu appears that lists the available parameters.

Note

Do not enter the brackets when you enter the command.

This manual sometimes directs you to enter a command with a variable that is speciﬁc to your environment, such as IP addresses. The variables you must supply are enclosed in angle brackets.

For example, to conﬁgure a gateway address, enter:

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/INET/CONFIG/ROUTE/DEFAULT <default route or gateway IP address>

where <default route or gateway address> can be in the format,

123.123.123.123.

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Note

Do not enter the brackets when you enter the command.

The LOOKUP

Command Command

Formats

Entering LOOKUP is a way to get a list of commands, their corresponding aliases, and descriptions.

The software allows you to enter commands in three ways:

❑ By entering the complete command ❑ By using a shortcut ❑ By using an alias

Separating Command Words

When you enter any command, you may separate the command words with a slash (/). For example:

/FDDI/SHOW/SMT

You may also use a space to separate the command words.

Shortcuts

Use a shortcut by typing the ﬁrst few characters needed to distinguish the command from others that start with the same letters, such as:

/FD/SH/SMT

This works unless your shortened version is ambiguous, which causes an error message to appear.

Aliases

An alias is an abbreviated command that can be accessed from anywhere in the command line interface. For example, the following alias is equivalent to the

fsmt

FDDI/SHOW/SMT command:

Aliases are listed in Appendix A, and are also listed in Chapter 5 with each command description.

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Entering Commands

Moving

Through the

Menus

== Main Menu ==

The following commands allow you to navigate the menu structure (Figure 2-2):

❑ UP returns to the previous menu. ❑ TOP returns to the main menu. ❑ ? displays the commands that are available at your current

level

TOP

Previous

/ >

You Are Here

Available

Commands

Figure 2-2

Navigating the Menus

For a complete list of commands, see Chapter 5.

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Configuring IP Information

1. Use the BOOT/IP/CONFIG and BOOT/IP/EEPROM commands to configure Internet protocol information for the switch, including:

❑ IP address ❑ Local host name ❑ Default gateway ❑ Subnet mask

The IP command displays the local IP configuration parameters. After each parameter is displayed, the system prompts you for any changes. If you don’t want to change any parameter, press [Enter] at each prompt.

/BOOT/IP/CONFIG Local IP configuration: IP address (149.35.101.31) : Local Host name (SWITCH#1) : Default gateway (149.35.27.1) : Net mask (255.255.255.0) : OK to write config to flash (y/n) ? Y Writing new configuration to flash ...

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/BOOT/IP/EEPROM EEPROM IP:

IP address (149.35.27.1) :

OK to write config to EEPROM (y/n) ? Y

2. Enter the default gateway address again using the

CONFIG/ROUTE/DEFAULT command:

INET/CONFIG/ROUTE/DEFAULT

gateway address ( ) : 149.35.27.1

3. Confirm your entry with the following command:

INET/SHOW/ROUTE

A similar table displays on the screen:

INET/

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Configuring IP Information

/INET/SHOW >route ROUTE NET TABLE:

Address ===============

0.0.0.0 149.35.27.1 1 1 DEFAULT

149.35.27.0 149.35.27.30 1 1 VLAN INTERFACE ROUTE HOST TABLE: Address

===============

127.0.0.1 127.0.0.1 1 LOOPBACK

Gateway ===============

Metric =======

VLAN =======

Type =======

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Verifying Firmware Information

To ensure that you have the latest information about product features and ﬁxes, verify that the version of any release notes you have received match the version of the ﬁrmware installed on the unit.

You also need to verify that the Internet protocol information you entered is correct.

To display firmware information:

Use the SYSTEM/SHOW command. This displays your overall system configuration. For more

information about using this command, see Displaying the System Configuration in Chapter 4; also see the SYSTEM command in Chapter 5.

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Updating Your Ethernet Ports

Updating

System

Information

Before you connect the FORMULA 8200 to your network, use the

ETHERNET/SHOW/PORT command to display, and if necessary, the ETHERNET/CONFIG/PORT command to modify your port

conﬁguration. For more details, see the Chapter 5.

Use the SYSTEM/CONFIG command to update your system information, including date, time, and admin password. It is especially important to ensure the security of your conﬁguration by updating the admin password as soon as possible.

ETHERNET command in

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Using Telnet to Access the Switch

In addition to local console access, you can access the switch from a remote location by using Telnet to make a TCP/IP connection.

The Telnet command syntax depends on the type of terminal or TCP/ IP software you are using. Check the appropriate manual for information about connecting to a host using Telnet. Telnet requires the FORMULA 8200’s IP address information has been conﬁgured.

To use Telnet to access a remote switch (example):

The following steps initiate a Telnet session to the switch at IP address 123.126.22.77.

1. Enter the Telnet command and the IP address at the system prompt:

telnet 123.126.22.77

2. Enter admin at the login prompt.

admin

3. Enter the password at the password prompt. (If you have not yet changed the default password, enter

switch.)

The system prompt now appears, giving you full access to the command line interface.

/ >

4. Use the

EXIT command to log out from the CLI session.

Note

The EXIT command does not end the Telnet session. On certain systems, pressing the CTRL-6, CTRL-], and [Enter] keys in sequence disconnects the Telnet session. Refer to your current Telnet manual for the correct command to disconnect the Telnet session.

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USER’S GUIDE

Fast Ethernet Workgroup Switch

Table of Contents

Preface

Who Should Use This Guide

How This Guide Is Organized

Document Conventions Used in This Guide

To install the switch on a flat surface:

1. User action

2. User action

Related Documents

Recommended Reading

Allied Telesyn’s Software Library

Overview

Product Features

Accessing the Command Line Interface (CLI)

Connecting the Console

To configure the terminal:

Observing the Power-On Self Test

Logging In

To begin using the CLI:

To log in without a password:

Entering Commands

To access the main command menu:

== MAIN MENU ==

Configuring IP Information

3. Confirm your entry with the following command:

Verifying Firmware Information

To display firmware information:

Updating Your Ethernet Ports

Using Telnet to Access the Switch

2. Enter admin at the login prompt.