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712FX4
Managed Industrial
Ethernet Switch
User Manual &
Installation
Guide
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712FX4 Industrial Ethernet Switch Installation Guide ................................................................................................ 4
712FX4 Industrial Ethernet Switch Accessories .......................................................................................................... 6
SAFETY WARNINGS ................................................................................................................................................ 8
SUPPORT: ................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Installation .................................................................................................................................................................... 9
DIN RAIL MOUNTING............................................................................................................................................ 11
FRONT PANEL (712FX4) ........................................................................................................................................ 12
APPLYING POWER (Top View) ............................................................................................................................. 13
Connecting the Unit ................................................................................................................................................... 14
Overview of Advanced Features ................................................................................................................................ 18
Mode of Operation .................................................................................................................................................................. 18
Port Mirroring ......................................................................................................................................................................... 18
Port Trunking .......................................................................................................................................................................... 18
Quality of Service (QoS) ......................................................................................................................................................... 18
Virtual LAN ............................................................................................................................................................................ 19
Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol ................................................................................................................................................ 20
SNMP Traps ............................................................................................................................................................................ 20
IGMP Snooping ...................................................................................................................................................................... 20
N-Ring ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 21
N-Link ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 21
CIP .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 21
DHCP ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 22
DHCP Client ........................................................................................................................................................................... 22
DHCP Relay Agent ................................................................................................................................................................. 22
DHCP Server ........................................................................................................................................................................... 22
LLDP ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 22
TROUBLESHOOTING .......................................................................................................................................................... 23
Web Software Configuration ..................................................................................................................................... 24
Web Management ................................................................................................................................................................... 24
Web Management - Home ...................................................................................................................................................... 25
Administration – System ......................................................................................................................................................... 27
Administration – SNMP .......................................................................................................................................................... 29
Administration – Fault ............................................................................................................................................................ 31
DHCP – Server – Setup Profiles ............................................................................................................................................. 33
DHCP – Server – Setup IP Maps ............................................................................................................................................ 35
DHCP – Server – View Bindings ............................................................................................................................................ 40
DHCP – Relay & Local IP - Setup .......................................................................................................................................... 41
LLDP - Configuration ............................................................................................................................................................. 44
LLDP - Ports ........................................................................................................................................................................... 45
LLDP - Status .......................................................................................................................................................................... 46
LLDP - Statistics ..................................................................................................................................................................... 47
Ports – Mirroring ..................................................................................................................................................................... 51
Ports – Trunking ...................................................................................................................................................................... 53
Ports – QOS............................................................................................................................................................................. 54
Statistics – Port Statistics ........................................................................................................................................................ 56
Statistics – Port Utilization ...................................................................................................................................................... 57
VLAN – Configuration ........................................................................................................................................................... 58
Bridging – Aging Time ........................................................................................................................................................... 60
Bridging – U nic ast Add r esse s ................................................................................................................................................. 61
Bridging – Multicast Addresses .............................................................................................................................................. 63
Bridging – Show MAC by Port ............................................................................................................................................... 65
RSTP – Configuration ............................................................................................................................................................. 67
IGMP – Configuration ............................................................................................................................................................ 71
IGMP – Show Group and Show R outer .................................................................................................................................. 74
IGMP – RFilter ....................................................................................................................................................................... 75
N-View – Configuration .......................................................................................................................................................... 77
N-View – Ports ........................................................................................................................................................................ 78
N-Ring – Configuration .......................................................................................................................................................... 80
N-Ring – Advanced Configuration ......................................................................................................................................... 83
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N-Ring – Status ....................................................................................................................................................................... 85
N-Link – Configuration ........................................................................................................................................................... 89
N-Link – Status ....................................................................................................................................................................... 93
CIP – Status ............................................................................................................................................................................. 99
Firmware/Config – TFTP ...................................................................................................................................................... 100
Support – Web Site and E-mail ............................................................................................................................................. 101
BPCL – Broadcast Packet Count Limit Configuration ......................................................................................................... 102
User Management – Adding Users ....................................................................................................................................... 103
User Management – Removing Users ................................................................................................................................... 104
LogicalView .......................................................................................................................................................................... 105
Configuration – Save or Reset............................................................................................................................................... 107
Help ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 109
Help – Administration ........................................................................................................................................................... 110
Help – DHCP ........................................................................................................................................................................ 111
Help – LLDP ......................................................................................................................................................................... 112
Help – Ports ........................................................................................................................................................................... 113
Help – Statistics ..................................................................................................................................................................... 114
Help – VLAN ........................................................................................................................................................................ 115
Help – Bridging ..................................................................................................................................................................... 116
Help – RSTP ......................................................................................................................................................................... 117
Help – IGMP ......................................................................................................................................................................... 118
Help – N-View ...................................................................................................................................................................... 119
Help – N-Ring ....................................................................................................................................................................... 120
Help – N-Link ....................................................................................................................................................................... 121
Help – CIP ............................................................................................................................................................................. 122
Help – Firmware/Config ....................................................................................................................................................... 123
Help – BPCL ......................................................................................................................................................................... 124
Help – User Management ...................................................................................................................................................... 125
Help – Other .......................................................................................................................................................................... 126
CLI Commands ........................................................................................................................................................ 127
“?” (Help) .............................................................................................................................................................................. 127
Logout ................................................................................................................................................................................... 128
Show, Add, or Delete ARL Entries ....................................................................................................................................... 129
Configurati on Device Operations .......................................................................................................................................... 130
Save or Reset the Configuration Settings .............................................................................................................................. 131
Show or Set IGMP Configuration ......................................................................................................................................... 131
Show or Set Mirror Configuration ........................................................................................................................................ 132
Show or Set N-Ring Co nfi guration ....................................................................................................................................... 133
Show or Set N-View Configuration ...................................................................................................................................... 133
Ping a Host ............................................................................................................................................................................ 134
Show or Set Port Configuration ............................................................................................................................................ 135
Reset the Switch .................................................................................................................................................................... 135
Show or Set SNMP Configuration ........................................................................................................................................ 136
Show or Clear the Last System Error .................................................................................................................................... 136
Show System Information ..................................................................................................................................................... 137
Set or Sho w the System IP Configurat ion ............................................................................................................................. 138
Show or Set System Configuration ....................................................................................................................................... 139
Show or Set CIP Configuration ............................................................................................................................................. 140
VLAN Addition and Deletion Example ................................................................................................................... 141
VLAN Configuration Examples .............................................................................................................................. 146
Example 1 – Basic understanding of po rt-based VLANs ...................................................................................................... 146
Example 2 – Basic understanding of tagge d VLANs (Admit – Tagged Only) ..................................................................... 147
Example 3 – Basic understanding of tag ged VLANs (Admit – All) ..................................................................................... 148
Example 4 – Bas ic understa nding of H ybrid VLANs ........................................................................................................... 149
Example 5 – Basic understanding of Over lapping VLANs................................................................................................... 150
Example 6 – Basic understanding of VLANs with Multicast Filtering ................................................................................. 151
KEY SPECIFICATIONS (712FX4) ........................................................................................................................ 152
N-TRON Limited Warranty ..................................................................................................................................... 154
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712FX4 Industrial Ethernet Switch Installation Guide
The N-TRON 712FX4 Industrial Ethernet Switch offers outstanding performance and ease of use. It is
ideally suited for connecting Ethernet enabled industrial and or security equipment and is a fully managed
switch.
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PRODUCT FEATURES
PRODUCT CONFIGURATIONS
• Full IEEE 802.3 Compliance
• Eight 10/100 BaseTX RJ-45 Ports
• Four 100BaseFX(E) Ports
• Extended Environmental Spe c ifications
-40 to 70 ºC Operating temperature
• ESD a nd Surge Protection Diodes on all Ports
• Auto Sensing 10/100BaseTX, Duplex, and MDIX
• Offers Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol
• Store & Forward Technology
• Rugged Din-Rail Enclosure
• Onboard Temperature Sensor
• Configuration Backup via optional SD Card
(NTCD-128)
• Redundant Power Inputs 10-49VDC (Regulated)
Copyright, © N-Tron Corp., 2008-2010
• 712FX4-XX and 712FXE4-XX-YY
– Eight 10/100 Base-TX RJ45 Copper Ports,
Four 100BaseFX Ports,
Where: XX = ST or SC
YY = 10, 40 or 80 for Singlemode, Blank for Multimode
E = Singlemode, Blank Otherwise
MANAGEMENT FEATURES
• SNMP v1, v2, v3 and Web Browser Management
• Configurat ion backup via Optional Configuration Device (NTCD)
• EtherNet/IP™ CIP Messaging
• Detailed Ring Map and Fault Location Charting
• N-Ring™ Technology with ~30ms Healing
• Web Browser Management with detailed ring map and
fault location charting.
• N-View™ OPC Monito ring
• N-Link™ Re dundant N-Ring Coupling
• IGMP Auto Configuration and Plug and Play Suppo rt
• 802.1Q tag VLAN and Port VLAN
• 802.1p QoS, Port QoS, and DSCP
• LLDP (Link Layer Discovery Protocol)
• Trunk with other N-Tron trunking capable switches over two ports
• Port Mirroring
• 802.1d, 802.1w, 802.1D RSTP (Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol)
• DHCP Client, Server, Option 8 2 relay, Option 61
• Local Port IP Addressing
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712FX4 Industrial Ethernet Switch Accessories
Configuration Device
Ideal for saving, or restoring switch configuration
parameters quickly without the need for a computer or
software. One configuration device per switch is
recommended.
NTCD-128
The configuration device is inserted in the back of the 712FX4.
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820 S. University Blvd., Suite 4E
Mobile, AL 36609 USA
All rights reserved. Reproduction, adaptation, or translation without prior written permission from N-Tron
Corp. is prohibited, except as allowed under copyright laws.
Ethernet is a registered trademark of Xerox Corporation. All other product names, company names, logos
or other designations mentioned herein are trademarks of their respective owners.
The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. N-Tron Corp. makes no
warranty of any kind with regard to this material, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of
merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. In no event shall N-Tron Corp. be liable for any
incidental, special, indirect, or consequential damages whatsoever included but not limited to lost profits
arising out of errors or omissions in this manual or the information contained herein.
Warning
Do not perform any services on the unit unless qualified to do so. Do not substitute unauthorized parts or
make unauthorized modifications to the unit.
Do not operate the unit with the top cover removed, as this could create a shock or fire hazard.
Do not block the air vents on the sides or the top of the unit.
Do not operate the equipment in the presence of flammable gasses or fumes. Operating electrical equipment
in such an environment constitutes a definite safety hazard.
Do not operate the equipment in a manner not specified by this manual.
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SAFETY WARNINGS
GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS
WARNING: If the equipment is used in the manner not specified by N-Tron Corp., the protection
provided by the equipment may be impaired.
LASER SAFETY (Single Mode Fiber Models -40 and -80)
CAUTION: CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT. Do not stare into the laser!
SUPPORT:
Contact Information
N-Tron Corp.
820 South University Blvd. Suite 4E
Mobile, AL 36609
TEL: (251) 342-2164
FAX: (251) 342-6353
WEBSITE: www.n-tron.com
E-MAIL:
N-TRON_Support@n-tron.com
ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
WARNING: The unit may become very hot to the touch in high temperature environments, so extreme
caution should be exercised in handling when energized. The unit should be disconnected from power and
allowed to cool for approximately 5 minutes before touching in high temperature applications.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
Must be used with Listed UL Industrial Power Supply.
WARNING: Disconnect the power cable before removing the top cover.
WARNING: Do not operate the unit with the any cover removed.
WARNING: Do not work on equipment or cables during periods of lightning activity.
WARNING: Do not perform any services on the unit unless qualified to do so.
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