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Table of Contents
1.1 L2 managed features .....................................................11
1.2 Conventions used in this document ...............................12
Congratulations on becoming the owner of the ASUS GigaX L2 managed
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 GigaX L2 managed switch, and
how to customize its configuration to get the most out of this product.
1.1 L2 managed features
• 24 10/100/1000BASE-TX auto-sensing Fast Ethernet ports
• Four small form factor (SFP) Gigabit interface converter (GBIC) slots
• 802.1D transparent bridge/spanning tree protocol
• 8K MAC address cache with hardware-assisted aging
• 802.3x flow control
• 802.1Q-based tagged VLAN, up to 255 VLANs
• 802.1p class of service, 4 queues per port
• IGMP snooping support
• 802.3ad link aggregation (manual and LACP), up to 24 trunk groups
• Port Mirroring
• 802.1w RSTP
• 802.1x and RADIUS
• RMON: support 4 groups (1, 2, 3, 9)
• SNMP v1, v2, v3
• MIB-II
• Enterprise MIB for PSU, fan, and system temperature, voltage
• Telnet or SSH remote login
• FTP for firmware update and configuration backup
• Syslog.
• Command Line Interpreter through console , telnet and SSH
• Web GUI
• LEDs for port link status
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• LEDs system, redundant power supply (RPS), and fan status
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 GigaX 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
Note
topic.
Definition
WARNING
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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 the GigaX 2124X
2.1 Package contents
The GigaX 2124X switch package comes with the following items:
• GigaX 2124X (24-port) L2 managed switch
• AC Power cord
• Null modem cable for console interface (DB9)
• Rack installation kit (two brackets with six #6-32 screws)
The front panel includes LED indicators that show the system, RPS, fan,
and port status.
Figure 2. Front panel
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Table 1. Front panel labels and LEDs
Label Color Status Description
SYSTEM
RPS
10/100/1000
port status
10/100/1000
port speed
10/100/1000
port duplex
Amber On Abnormal temperature or voltage
Off No power
Green On The PSU is working properly and the switch
Amber On The PSU is abnormal and the switch is
Off No power at all (system LED is also off), RPS
Green On Both fans are working properly FAN
Amber On Both or either one of the fans stopped
Green On Link (RJ-45 or SFP) is present; port is
Flashing Data is being transmitted/received
Off No Ethernet link
Green On 1000Mbps
Amber On 100Mbps
Off 10Mbps or link is not present
Green On Full duplex
Amber On Half duplex
Off Link is not present
On Unit is powered on Green
Flashing Self-test, INIT, or downloading
has a good redundant power supply
powered by RPS
does not work properly or not installed
(system LED is on)
enabled
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2.3 Rear Panel
The switch rear panel contains the ports for the data and power
connections.
Figure 3. Rear panel
No. Label Description
1 Power ConnectorConnects to the supplied power cord
2 RPS Redundant Power Supply connector
3 FAN1 – FAN2 Replaceable system fans
2.4 Technical specifications
Table 2. Technical specifications
Physical Dimensions 43.5mm(H) X 444 mm(W) X 265mm(D)
Input Consumption Power
100-240V AC/2.5A 50-60Hz < 90 watts
Supply (RPS)
Environmental Ranges
Input Output Redundant Power
100-240V AC/1.8A 50-60Hz 12V DC/12.5A
Operating Storage
Temperature -10 to 50 (14 tкo
122 )л
Humidity 15 to 90% 0 to 95%
Altitude up to 10,000 ft
(3,000m)
Dimensions Voltage and Current Speed: Replaceable Fans
40 x 40 x 20 mm 12VDC, 0.13A 8200RPM
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-40 - 70к
(-40 to 158 )л
40,000 ft
(12,000m)
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3 Quick start guide
This section provides the basic instructions to set up the GigaX environment.
Refer also to the GigaX Series Installation Guide.
Part 1 shows you how to install the GigaX 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 GigaX.
Obtain the following information from your network administrator before
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 4 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.
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3.2 Part 2 — Setting up the switch
Connect the device to the power outlet, and your computer or network. See
Figure 4.
3.2.1 Connect the console port
For console management, use an RS232 (DB9) or a USB cable 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 can not reach
1Gbps.
3.2.3 Attach the RPS module
Connect your RPS module to the RPS jack and make sure the other end of the
RPS is connected to the power cord. Connect to the power cord to a grounded
power outlet.
3.2.4 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.
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Cat 5 Ethernet cables
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Console
RS-232
RPS
Management
USB
LAN computers
Figure 4. Overview of Hardware Connections
Expansion
hub/switch
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Table 3. LED Indicators
No. LED Description
1 System Solid green indicates that the device is turned
2 Switch ports
[1] to [24]
3 RPS Solid green indicates that the device has
4 Fan Solid green indicates that all fans work
on. If this light is off, check if the power
adapter if attached to the switch and plugged
into a power source.
Solid green indicates that the device can
communicate with the LAN, or flashing when
the device is sending or receiving data from
your LAN computer.
successfully installed an RPS module.
properly
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 back of the switch. This port is a male DB-9 connector,
implemented as 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. Use the supplied USB cable to connect to a PC. You have to install the
USB driver from the switch CD-ROM before the USB can work properly.
The USB drivers will simulate an additional COM port under Windows
ME/2K/XP OS.
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3. 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 9600
c) Set the data format to no parity, 8 data bits and 1 stop bit
d) No flow control
e) Set VT1000 for emulation mode
4. After setting up the terminal, you can see the prompt “(ASUS)%” on the
terminal.
5. Type “login” to access the command line interface. The default user
name is “admin”. Skip the password by pressing <Enter>.
You can change the password at any time through CLI (see
section 5.3.1). To protect your switch from unauthorized
6. Follow these steps to assign an IP address to the switch:
a) Type “net interface ip sw0 <your ip address> <your network
mask>”. For example, if your switch IP is 192.168.10.1 and the
network mask is 255.255.255.0. Then you should type “net
interface ip sw0 192.168.10.1 255.255.255.0”.
access, you must change the default password as soon as
possible.
b) If the switch has to be managed across networks, then a default
gateway or a static route entry is required. Type “net route static
add 0.0.0.0 <your network gateway IP> 0.0.0.0 1” as your default
route entry, as shown in Figure 5.
Figure 5. Login and IP setup Screen
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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 change the default IP address of the switch, follow section 3.3.1
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.
1. It is not necessary to login Web interface at the first time to use Web
interface because the default configuration for Web access
authentication is disabled. To secure the system configuration, please
enable the authentication function at the “Administration” page under
“System” category. Skip step 2 if the authentication is disabled.
2. 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 6.
Figure 6. Login Screen
Enter your user name and password, and then click
Configuration Manager. Use the following defaults the first time you log into
this interface:
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Default User Name: Admin
Default Password: (no password)
You can change the password at any time (see section
5.3.1 System Commands).
3. To setup a new IP address, click “System”, then “IP Setup” (see Figure
8). Fill in the IP address, network mask and default gateway, then click
.
4. If your new address is different from the default, the browser can not
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.
5. To enable authentication for Web access, click “Administration” on
the menu list, then select “Enabled” to start the protection.
A login window appears immediately after you click
figures on the next page.
Figure 7. IP Setup
. See the
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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.
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 8.
Figure 8. Configuration manager login screen
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2. Enter your user name and password, then click .
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Use the following defaults the first time you log into the program. You can
change the password at any time through CLI interface (see section
5.3.1
Default User Name:
Default Password:
admin
<no password>
The home page appears each time you log into the program. See Figures ).
Figure 9. Home page
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4.2 Functional layout
Typical web page consists of three separate frames. The top frame has a
switch logo and front panel as shown in Figures
top of the browser window all the times and updates the LED status
periodically. See Table 4 for the LED definitions. See Table 5 for the color
status description.
Figure 10. Top frame
Table 4. Port color description
Port Color Description
Green port Ethernet link is established
Black No Ethernet link
Amber port Link is present but port is disabled manually or by spanning tree
. This frame remains on the
Clicking on the port icon of the switch displays the port configuration in the
lower right frame.
The left frame, a menu frame as shown in Figure 11, contains all the features
available for switch configuration. These features are grouped into categories,
e.g. System, Bridge, etc. You can click on any of these to display a specific
configuration page.
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Figure 11. Expanded Menu List
The right frame displays configuration pages or graphics for the statistics.
See section 4.3 for details.
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4.2.1 Menu navigation tips
•To expand a group of related menus, click on the corresponding group
name. The sign will change to after expansion.
•To contract a group of related menus: click on the corresponding group
name. The
sign will appear next to the group name.
•To open a specific configuration page, click on the desired menu item.
4.2.2 Commonly used buttons and icons
The following table describes the function for each button and icon used in the
application.
Table 5. Commonly used buttons and icons
Button/Icon Function
Stores any changes you have made on the current page.
Adds the existing configuration to the system, e.g. a static MAC
address or a firewall ACL rule and etc.
Modifies an existing entry
Modifies the existing configuration in the system, e.g. a static route
or a filter ACL rule and etc.
Deletes the selected item, e.g. a static route or a filter ACL rule and
etc.
Re-displays the current page with updated statistics or settings.
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4.3 System Pages
System pages include management, IP setup, administration, reboot, and
firmware update function.
4.3.1 Management
The Management page contains the following information:
Model Name: product name
MAC Address: switch MAC address
System Name: user assigned name to identify the system (editable)
System Contact (editable)
System Location (editable)
To save any changes and make it effective immediately, click
to refresh the setting, as shown in Figure 12.
Figure 12. Management
. Use
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4.3.2 IP Setup
The switch supports dynamic IP and static IP assignment. The dynamic IP is
get from a DHCP server within the same VLAN. The IP Setup page contains
the following editable information:
VLAN ID: Specify a VLAN ID to system management interface. It is
necessary to be within the same VLAN for management usages.
IP Address: assign a static IP address to the switch management
interface.
Network Mask
Default Gateway
To save any changes and make it effective immediately, click
to refresh the setting, as shown in Figure 13.
Figure 13. IP Setup
. Use
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