Asus GIGAX 1116IPLUS User Manual

Layer 2 Smart Plus Switch

GigaX1116i+
GigaX1124i+

User Manual

E2491

First Edition V1

April 2006

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Federal Communications Commission Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:

• This device may not cause harmful interference, and

• This device must accept any interference received including interference that
may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer ʼs
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

WARNING!

graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes
or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the userʼs authority to operate this equipment.

The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the

Canadian Department of Communications Statement

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise
emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of
the Canadian Department of Communications.

This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

ASUS contact information

ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Asia-Pacific)

Address: 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei 112, Taiwan
General Tel: [phone]
General Fax: [phone]
Web Site: www.asus.com.tw

Technical Support

MB/Others (Tel): [phone] (English)
Notebook (Tel): [phone] (English)
Desktop/Server (Tel): [phone] (English)
Support Fax: [phone]

ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America)

Address: 44370 Nobel Drive, Fremont, CA 94538, USA
General Fax: [phone]
General Email: [e-mail]
Web Site: usa.asus.com

Technical Support

Support Fax: [phone]
General Support: [phone]
Notebook Support: [phone] x5110
Support Email: [e-mail]

ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria)

Address: Harkort Str. 25, D-40880 Ratingen, BRD, Germany
General Fax: [phone]
General Email: [e-mail] (for marketing requests only)

Technical Support

Support Hotlines: (Components) [phone]
(Notebook PC) [phone]
Support Fax: [phone]
Support Email: www.asuscom.de/de/support (for online support)
Web Site: www.asuscom.de

GigaX Series L2 Smart Plus Switch User Manual

Table of contents

1 Introduction ............................................................................1

1.1 L2 managed features ................................................................. 1

1.2 Conventions used in this document ........................................... 2

1.2.1 Notations .......................................................................................2

1.2.2 Typography ....................................................................................2

1.2.3 Symbols .........................................................................................2

2 Getting to know GigaX1116i+/ GigaX1124i+ ................................. 3

2.1 Package contents .......................................................................3

2.2 Front Panel .................................................................................4

2.3 Rear Panel ................................................................................. 4

2.4 Technical specifications .............................................................. 5

3 Quick start guide ...................................................................6

3.1 Part 1 — Installing the hardware ................................................ 6

3.1.1 Installing the switch on a flat surface .............................................6

3.1.2 Mounting the switch on a rack .......................................................6

3.2 Part 2 — Setting up the switch ................................................... 6

3.2.1 Connect the console port ...............................................................7

3.2.2 Connect to the computers or a LAN ..............................................7

3.2.3 Attach the power adapter .............................................................7

3.3 Part 3 — Basic switch setting for management .......................... 8

3.3.1 Setting up through the console port ...............................................8

3.3.2 Setting up through the Web interface ............................................8

4 Management with the Web Interface .................................10

4.1 Log into Web user interface ..................................................... 10

4.2 Functional layout ...................................................................... 11

4.2.1 Commonly used buttons and icons .............................................12

4.3 Configuration Pages .................................................................13

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4.3.1 System .........................................................................................13

4.3.2 Ports ............................................................................................14

4.3.3 PortBased VLAN Configuration ...................................................15

4.3.4 802.1Q VLANs Configuration ......................................................17

4.3.5 Advanced 802.1Q VLAN ............................................................18

4.3.6 Mirror ..........................................................................................19

4.3.7 MACs ..........................................................................................20

4.3.8 Aggregation .................................................................................22

4.3.9 RSTP ..........................................................................................23

4.3.10 802.1X ........................................................................................25

4.3.11 Quality of Service .......................................................................27

4.3.12 Filter ............................................................................................29

4.3.13 Rate Limit ...................................................................................30

4.4 Monitoring ................................................................................. 31

4.4.1 Statistics Overview ......................................................................31

4.4.2 Detailed Statistics ........................................................................31

4.4.3 RSTP Status ................................................................................32

4.4.4 VeriPHy ........................................................................................33

4.4.5 HW Monitor ..................................................................................33

4.5 Maintenance .............................................................................34

4.5.1 Warm Restart ..............................................................................34

4.5.2 Factory Default ............................................................................34

4.5.3 Firmware Upgrade .......................................................................34

4.5.4 Config File Transfer .....................................................................35

5 Console Interface ................................................................36

5.1 Password .................................................................................. 36

5.2 CLI Commands ........................................................................ 36

5.2.1 System Commands .....................................................................36

5.2.2 Console Commands ....................................................................37

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5.2.3 Port Commands ...........................................................................38

5.2.4 MAC Commands .........................................................................40

5.2.5 Vlan Commands ..........................................................................41

5.2.6 Aggr Commands ..........................................................................43

5.2.7 Rstp Commands ..........................................................................44

5.2.8 User Group Commands ...............................................................46

5.2.9 QoS Commands ..........................................................................47

5.2.10 Mirror Commands ........................................................................48

5.2.11 IP Commands ..............................................................................49

5.2.12 Dot1x Commands ........................................................................49

5.2.13 Filter Commands .........................................................................51

5.2.14 Debug Commands .......................................................................51

6 IP Addresses, Network Masks, and Subnets ....................53

6.1 IP Addresses ............................................................................ 53

6.1.1 Structure of an IP address ...........................................................53

6.1.2 Network classes ..........................................................................54

6.2 Subnet masks ........................................................................... 55

7 Troubleshooting ..................................................................56

7.1 Diagnosing problems using IP utilities ...................................... 56

7.1.1 ping ..............................................................................................56

7.1.2 nslookup ......................................................................................57

7.2 Simple fixes .............................................................................. 58

8 Glossary ...............................................................................60

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GigaX Series L2 Smart Plus Switch User Manual

1 Introduction

Congratulations on becoming the owner of the ASUS GigaX1116i+/ GigaX1124i+
L2 smart plus switch! You may now manage your LAN (local area network)
through a friendly and powerful user interface.

This user guide tells you how to set up the GigaX1116i+/ GigaX1124i+ smart
switch, and how to customize its configuration to get the most out of this product.

1.1 L2 managed features

• Complies with IEEE 802.3 (10Base-T), IEEE 802.3u (100Base-TX), IEEE

802.3ab (1000Base-T) standards

• Auto negotiation of speed (10/100/1000Mbps), and duplex mode. Note that
1000Mbps supports only full duplex mode.

• 8K MAC addresses with automatic address learning and aging.

• IEEE 802.3x flow control support for 10/100/1000Mbps full duplex.

• Back pressure flow control support for 10/100Mbps half duplex.

• Auto MDI/MDIX

• VLAN

• Port based VLAN

• 802.1Q tag based VLAN

• Quality of Service

• 802.1p tagging

• Port based priority

• Four priority queues per port

• 802.3ad Link Aggregation

• Manual

• Port mirroring

• Storming control

• Rapid Spanning Tree

• 802.1X

• SNMP V1,V2

• Simple ACL

• Support up to 9K bytes Jumbo frames

• Configuration backup & restore

• Cable Diagnostics

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Note

Definition

Warning

1.2 Conventions used in this document

1.2.1 Notations

• Acronyms are defined the first time they appear in text and in the glossary.

• For brevity, the GigaX1116i+/ GigaX1124i+ switch is referred to as “the switch.”

• The terms LAN and network are used interchangeably to refer to a group of
Ethernet-connected computers at one site.

1.2.2 Typography

• Italics are used to present the parameters for the command line interpreter.

• Boldface type text is used for items you select from menus and drop-down
lists, and text strings you type when prompted by the program.

1.2.3 Symbols

This document uses the following icons to call your attention to specific
instructions or explanations.

Provides clarification or additional information on the current
topic.

Explains terms or acronyms that may be unfamiliar to many
readers. These terms are also included in the Glossary.

Provides messages of high importance, including messages
relating to personal safety or system integrity.

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2 Getting to know GigaX1116i+/ GigaX1124i+

2.1 Package contents

The GigaX1116i+/ GigaX1124i+ switch package comes with the following items:

• GigaX1116i+ (16-port), or GigaX1124i+ (24-port) L2 smart plus switch

• AC Power cord

• Null modem cable for console interface (DB9)

• Rack installation kit (two brackets with six #6-32 screws)

• CD manual

• Quick installation guide

Figure 1. GigaX1116i+/ GigaX1124i+ smart switch package contents

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2.2 Front Panel

The front panel includes LED indicators that show the system, RPS, fan, and
port status.

GigaX 1116i+:

GigaX 1124i+:

Table 1. Front panel labels and LEDs

Label Color Status Description

SYSTEM Green ON The s witch i s power-up and oper ati ng

normally

Amber ON Abnormal temperature or voltage

OFF No power

10/100/1000
po r t sp ee d
and status

10/100/1000
port duplex

Green ON Link (RJ-45 or SFP) is present; port is

enabled ,port speed is 1000Mbps

Flashing Data is being transmitted/received

Amber ON Link (RJ-45 or SFP) is present; port is

enabled ,port speed is 100/10Mbps

OFF No Ethernet link

Green ON Full duplex

Flashing collision happens

OFF Half duplex

2.3 Rear Panel

The switch rear panel contains the fans and a power connector.

Figure 2. Rear panel

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Table 2. Rear panel labels

No. Label Description

1 Power Connector Connects to the supplied power cord

2 FAN System fan

2.4 Technical specifications

Table 3. Technical specifications

Physical

Dimensions

Power

Environmental

Ranges

System Fan

43.5mm(H) x 444mm(W) x 265mm(D)

Input Consumption

100-240V AC/2.5A

50-60Hz

Operating Storage

Temperature

Humidity 15 to 90% 0 to 95%

Altitude

Dimensions

40 x 40 x 20 mm 12V DC/0.13A 8200RPM

-10 to 50°C (14
to 122°F)

up to 10,000ft

(3,000m)

Voltage and

Current

<90 watts

-40 to 70°C(-40 to
158°F)

40,000ft (12,000m)

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3 Quick start guide

This se ction provides the basic instructions to set u p the GigaX1116i+/
GigaX1124i+ environment. Refer also to the GigaX1116 i+/ Giga X1124i+
Installation Guide.

Part 1 shows you how to install the switch on a flat surface or on a rack.

Part 2 provides instructions to set up the hardware.

Part 3 shows you how to configure basic settings on the switch.

Obtain the following i nform ation from your netw ork admini strat or be fore
proceeding:

IP address for the switch

Default gateway for the network

Network mask for this network

3.1 Part 1 — Installing the hardware

Connect the device to the power outlet, and your computer or network.

Figure 5 illustrates the hardware connections.

3.1.1 Installing the switch on a flat surface

The switch should be installed on a level surface that can support the weight
of the switches and their accessories. Attach four rubber pads on the marked
location on the bottom of the switch.

3.1.2 Mounting the switch on a rack

1. Attach brackets to each side of the switch and make the posts insert to the
switch.

2. Insert and tighten two screws to securely attach the bracket to the rack on
each side.

3.2 Part 2 — Setting up the switch

Connect the device to the power outlet, and your computer or network. See
Figure 5.

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3.2.1 Connect the console port

For console management, use an RS232 (DB9) to connect the switch. If you
want to use WEB interface, connect your PC to the switch using the Ethernet
cable.

3.2.2 Connect to the computers or a LAN

You can use Ethernet cable to connect computers directly to the switch ports.
You can also connect hubs/switches to the switch ports by Ethernet cables.
You can use either the crossover or straight-through Ethernet cable to connect
computers, hubs, or switches.

Use a twisted-pair Category 5 Ethernet cable to connect the
1000BASE-T port. Otherwise, the link speed cannot reach
1Gbps.

3.2.3 Attach the power adapter

1. Connect the AC power cord to the POWER receptacle on the back of the
switch and plug the other end of the power cord into a wall outlet or a power
strip.

2. Check the front LED indicators with the description in Table 4. If the LEDs
light up as described, the switch hardware is working properly.

Figure 3. Overview of Hardware Connections

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Table 4. LED Indicators

No. LED Description

Solid green indicates that the device is turned

1 SYSTEM

Switch ports

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[1] to [16] (GigaX1116i+)
[1] to [24] (GigaX1124i+)

on. If this light is off, make sure the power cord is
attached to the Switch and plugged into a power
source.

Soli d green indicates that the device can
communicate with the LAN, or flashing when
the device is sending or receiving data from
your LAN computer.

3.3 Part 3 — Basic switch setting for management

After completing the hardware connections, configure the basic settings for your
switch. You can manage the switch using the following methods:

• Web interface: the switch has a set of pages to allow to you manage it using
Java®-enabled IE5.0 or higher version.

• Command Line Interface: use console port to manage the switch.

3.3.1 Setting up through the console port

1. Use the supplied crossover RS-232 cable to connect to the console port on
the front of the switch. This port is a male DB-9 connector, implemented as a
data terminal equipment (DTE) connection. Tighten the retaining screws on
the cable to secure it on the connector. Connect the other end of the cable
to a PC running terminal emulation software. e.g Hyper Terminal.

2. Make sure the settings of your terminal emulation software as follows:

a) Choose the appropriate serial port number

b) Set the data baud rate to 115200

c) Set the data format to no parity, 8 data bits and 1 stop bit

d) No flow control

3.3.2 Setting up through the Web interface

To successfully connect your PC to the switch, your PC must a valid IP in your
network. Contact your network administrator to obtain a valid IP for the switch.
If you wish to set up the IP address of the switch, follow section 4.3.1 to change
the IP address. Since the switch does not support DHCP client function, a valid
static IP for the switch is necessary to use Web interface.

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1. At any PC connected to the network that the switch can access , open your
Web browser (Internet Explorer), and type the following URL in the address/
location box, and press <Enter>:

http://192.168.1.1

This is the factory default IP address of the switch.

A login screen appears, as shown in Figure 4.

Figure 4. Login Screen

Enter your password or leave it blank, and then click
Manager. Use the following defaults the first time you log into this interface:

Default Password: (no password)

Default password is no password. No password means “accept all” and “disable
web login password”.

to enter the Configuration

Apply

You can change the password at any time. If you forgot the
password, the super password is “asus2357”. Super password
can only be used in console mode. After login to console, refer to
section 5.2.1 to restore factory default or to section 5.2.2 to set
new password

2. To setup a new IP address, click “System”, (see Figure 5). Fill in the IP
address, network mask and default gateway, then click

3. If your new address is different from the default, the browser cannot update
the switch status window or retrieve any page. This is normal. You have to
retype the new IP address in the address/location box, and press <Enter>.
The WEB link returns.

Apply

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Figure 5. IP Setup

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4 Management with the Web Interface

The switch provides Web pages that allow switch management through the
Internet. The program is designed to work best with Microsoft Internet Explorer®

5.5, or later versions. NOTE: Netscape is not supported.

The following sections show only one screen image (GigaX1124i+ model) since
GigaX1116i+ and GigaX1124i+ have the same configuration mechanism.

4.1 Log into Web user interface

1. From a PC, open your web browser, type the following in the web address (or
location) box, and press <Enter>:

http://192.168.1.1

This is the factory default IP address for the switch. A login screen displays,
as shown in Figure 6.

Figure 6. Configuration manager login screen

2. Enter your password, then click

Default Password: <no password>

The home page appears each time you log into the program. See Figure 7

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Figure 7. Home page

4.2 Functional layout

Typical web page consists of three separate frames, top frame, menu frame,
main frame. The top frame as shown in Figure 8 has a switch logo, help and
about page. Click on the Help. The help window is shown as Figure 9. The error
codes in the web page are listed. Click the item in the left menu, the individual
help page for this item will be shown. The about page will lead you to the ASUS
official Web site http://www.asus.com

Figure 8. Top frame

Figure 9. Help Page

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The left frame, a menu frame as shown in Figure 10, contains all the features
available for switch configuration.

Figure 10. Expanded Menu List

The right frame displays configuration pages or graphics for the statistics. See
section 4.3 for details.

4.2.1 Commonly used buttons and icons

The following table describes the function for each button and icon used in the
application.

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Table 5. Commonly used buttons and icons

Button/Icon Function

Stores any changes you have made on the current page.

Re-displays the current page with updated statistics or settings.

Adds the existing configuration to the system, e.g. portBased
VLAN, 802.1Q VLAN, MAC address ,etc.

Modifies an existing entry

Deletes the selected item, e.g. a VLAN, MAC address, etc.

Re-displays the current page with updated statistics or settings.

4.3 Configuration Pages

Configuration pages include System, Ports, PortBased VLANs, 802.1Q VLANs,
Advanced 802.1Q VLANs, Mirror, MACs, Aggregation, RSTP, 802.1X, Quality of
Service, Filter, Rate limit.

4.3.1 System

The System page contains the following information:

• IP Address: Setup or show IP configuration.

• Subnet Mask: Setup or show Subnet Mask.

• Gateway: Setup or show Gateway.

• Management VLAN: Setup or show Management VLAN(1-4095).

• Name: Setup or show system name.

• Password: Setup password. The empty string ("") disables the password
check. Only perform a factory default can set password blank.

• Inactivity Timeout (secs): Set or show the console inactivity timeout in
seconds. The range is 60-10000. The value zero disables timeout.

• SNMP enable: Check box for enable. Default Read Community name is
"public" and Write (Set) community name must be the same as the system
password.

• SNMP trap destination: Set or show the IP address SNMP trap sent to.

Click on the
button to refresh the setting to current value. as shown in Figure 11.

button to make the configuration effective, or the

Apply

Refresh

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Figure 11. System Configuration

4.3.2 Ports

On this page, users know the ethernet port status in real time. On the other
hand, users can configure the port in the following fields:

On this page, users know the ethernet port status in real time. On the other
hand, users can configure the port in the following fields:

• Link: Show link up status or link down.

• Mode: Set or show the speed and duplex mode.

• Flow Control: Enable/disable 802.3x flow control mechanism.

• Max Frame: Set or show the maximum frame size in bytes (including FCS)
for frames received on the port. Tagged frames are allowed to be 4 bytes
longer than the maximum frame size. The range of valid maximum frame
size is between 1518 and 9600.

• Trunk: Show trunk information. Be sure the port attribute of the Trunk
member should be the same in the trunk group.

Click on the
button to refresh the setting to current value as shown in Figure 12.

button to make the configuration effective, or the

Apply

Refresh

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