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Cisco Systems SRW224 User Manual

A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc.
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24 Port 10/100 + 2-Port Gigabit Switch
Model No.
with WebView
WIRED
SRW224
User Guide
Copyright and Trademarks
Specifications are subject to change without notice. Linksys is a registered trademark or trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and certain other countries. Copyright © 2004 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
How to Use this Guide
Your guide to the 24-port 10/100 + 2-Port Gigabit Switch with WebView has been designed to make understanding networking with the switch easier than ever. Look for the following items when reading this User Guide:
This checkmark means there is a note of interest and is something you should pay special attention to while using the Switch.
This exclamation point means there is a caution or warning and is something that could damage your property or the Switch.
This question mark provides you with a reminder about something you might need to do while using the Switch.
In addition to these symbols, there are definitions for technical terms that are presented like this:
word: definition.
Also, each figure (diagram, screenshot, or other image) is provided with a figure number and description, like this:
Figure numbers and descriptions can also be found in the "List of Figures" section.
srw224-UG-61220ABW
Figure 0-1: Sample Figure Description
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction 1
Welcome 1 What’s in this Guide? 2
Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Switch 4
The Front Panel 4 The Back Panel 5 The Side Panel 5
Chapter 3: Connecting the Switch 7
Overview 7 Pre-Installation Considerations 8 Hardware Installation 8 Placement Options 9 Uplinking the Switch 10
Chapter 4: Configuration using the Console Interface 11
Overview 11 Configuring the HyperTerminal Application 11 Configuring the Switch through the Console Interface 12
Chapter 5: Configuring the Switch through the Web Utility 19
Overview 19 System Tab 20 Port Tab 22 Trunk Tab 23 VLAN Tab 23
Appendix A: Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet 27
About Fast Ethernet 27 About Gigabit Ethernet 27
Appendix B: Cabling 28
Overview 28 Twisted Pair Cabling 28 Fiber Optic Cabling 30
Appendix C: Windows Help 31 Appendix D: Glossary 32
Appendix E: Specifications 38 Appendix F: Warranty Information 39 Appendix G: Regulatory Information 40 Appendix H: Contact Information 41
List of Figures
Figure 2-1: Front Panel 4 Figure 2-2: Back Panel 5 Figure 2-3: Side Panel 5 Figure 3-1: Typical Network Configuration 7 Figure 3-2: Attaching the Rubber Feet to the Bottom of the Switch 9 Figure 3-3: Attaching the Brackets to the Switch (Front Panel Forward) 9 Figure 3-4: Mounting the Switch in A Rack 10 Figure 4-1: Finding HyperTerminal 11 Figure 4-2: Connection Description 11 Figure 4-3: Connect To 11 Figure 4-4: COM1 Properties 12 Figure 4-5: Login 12 Figure 4-6: Switch Main Menu 12 Figure 4-7: System Configuration 13 Figure 4-8: System Information 13 Figure 4-9: Advanced Switch Configuration 14 Figure 4-10: Password Setting 14 Figure 4-11: IP Configuration 15 Figure 4-12: Firmware Update 15 Figure 4-13: Main Menu 15 Figure 4-14: Send File 16 Figure 4-15: Xmodem File Send for SRW224 16 Figure 4-16: Restore System Default Setting 16 Figure 4-17: Reboot System 17 Figure 4-18: Return to Main Menu 17 Figure 4-19: Port Status 18 Figure 4-20: Port Configuration 18 Figure 4-21: Logout 18
Figure 5-1: Addrees Field 19 Figure 5-2: Password Screen 19 Figure 5-3: Welcome Screen 19 Figure 5-4: System Tab-System Information 20 Figure 5-5: System Tab-MISC Configuration 20 Figure 5-6: System Tab-Username/Password Setting 21 Figure 5-7: Port Tab-Port Status 22 Figure 5-8: Port Tab-Port Configuration 22 Figure 5-9: Trunk Configuration 23 Figure 5-10: 802.1Q VLAN 23 Figure 5-11: Advanced 802.1Q VLAN Setting 24 Figure 5-12: Edit a 802.1Q VLAN Group 24 Figure 5-13: Mode Change 25 Figure 5-14: Port Based VLAN 25 Figure 5-15: Add a Port Base VLAN Group 25 Figure 5-16: QoS Configuration 26 Figure 5-17: Logout Tab 26 Figure B-1: Cable Charts 28 Figure B-2: Straight-Through Cable 29 Figure B-3: Crossed-Over Cable 29

Chapter 1: Introduction

Welcome
Thank you for choosing the 24-port 10/100 + 2-Port Gigabit Switch with WebView. This Switch will allow you to network better than ever.
This new Linksys rackmount switch delivers non-blocking, wire speed switching for your 10, and 100 megabit network clients, plus multiple options for connecting to your network backbone. Twenty-four 10/100 ports wire up your workstations, while the two integrated 10/100/1000BaseTX ports connect to other switches and the backbone at Gigabit speeds. And the mini GBIC port allows future expansion to alternate transmission media like optical fiber.
It features WebView monitoring and configuration via your web browser, making it easy to manage the 26 VLANs
and up to 7 trunking groups. Or if you prefer, you can use the integrated console port to configure the switch. The non-blocking, wire-speed switching forwards packets as fast as your network can deliver them.
All ports have automatic MDI/MDI-X crossover detection. Each port independently and automatically negotiates for best speed and whether to run in half- or full-duplex mode. Head-of-line blocking prevention keeps your high-speed clients from bogging down in lower-speed traffic and fast store-and-forward switching prevents damaged packets from being passed on into the network.
Use the instructions in this User Guide to help you connect the Switch, set it up, and configure it to bridge your different networks. These instructions should be all you need to get the most out of the 24-port 10/100 + 2-Port Gigabit Switch with WebView.
Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome
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What’s in this Guide?
This user guide covers the steps for setting up and using the Switch.
• Chapter 1: Introduction This chapter describes the Switch’s applications and this User Guide.
• Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Switch This chapter describes the physical features of the Switch.
• Chapter 3: Connecting the Switch This chapter describes how to connect the Switch.
• Chapter 4: Configuration using the Console Interface This chapter instructs you on how to use the Switch’s console interface for configuring the Switch.
• Chapter 5: Configuring the Switch through the Web Utility This chapter shows you how to configure the Switch usign the Web Utility.
• Appendix A: Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet This appendix describes the various Ethernets.
• Appendix B: Cabling This appendix discusses different types of cabling.
• Appendix C: Windows Help This appendix describes how you can use Windows Help for instructions about networking, such as installing the TCP/IP protocol.
• Appendix D: Glossary This appendix gives a brief glossary of terms frequently used in networking.
• Appendix E: Specifications This appendix provides the Switch’s technical specifications.
• Appendix F: Warranty Information This appendix supplies the Switch’s warranty information.
• Appendix G: Regulatory Information This appendix supplies the Switch’s regulatory information.
Chapter 1: Introduction What’s in this Guide?
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• Appendix H: Contact Information This appendix provides contact information for a variety of Linksys resources, including Technical Support.
Chapter 1: Introduction What’s in this Guide?
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Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Switch

The Front Panel
The Switch's LEDs and ports are located on the front panel.
Figure 2-1: Front Panel
LEDs
System Green. Lights to indicate the power is being supplied to the Switch.
LINK/ACT Green. Lights to indicate a functional network link through the corresponding port (1
through 24) with an attached device. Blinks to indicate that the Switch is actively sending or receiving data over that port.
Ports
LAN (1-24) The LAN (Local Area Network) ports connect to Ethernet network devices, such as other
switches or routers.
Gigabit1 /Gigabit2 / The switch is equipped with two Gigabit ports and a mini GBIC port that is shared with miniGBIB Gigabit Port 2. If Gigabit Port 2 is being used, the minGBIC port cannot be used. They link to
high-speed network peripheral system or clients at speeds of up to 1000Mbps.
Gigabit Green. Lights to indicate the port is working in Gigabit mode.
Console The Console port is where you connect a serial cable from a PC’s serial port.
Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Switch The Front Panel
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The Back Panel
The power port is located on the back panel of the Switch.
Figure 2-2: Back Panel
Power The Power port is where you will connect the power cord.
The Side Panel
The security slot is located on a side panel.
Figure 2-3: Side Panel
Security Slot The security slot is where you can attach a lock so the Switch will be protected from theft.
Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Switch The Back Panel
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RJ-45 Ports
The Switch is equipped with twenty-four auto-sensing RJ-45 ports. These RJ-45 ports support network speeds of either 10Mbps or 100Mbps, and can operate in half and full-duplex modes. Auto-sensing technology enables each port to automatically detect the speed of the device connected to it (10Mbps or 100Mbps), and adjust its speed and duplex accordingly.
To connect a device to a port, you will need to use a network cable. You will need to use Category 5 (or better) cable. For more information on twisted-pair cabling, refer to the Twisted-Pair Cabling section.
The Gigabit Expansion Ports
The Switch is equipped with one miniGBIC port and two Gigabit Ethernet ports that provide for the installation of one expansion module. These ports provide links to high-speed network segments or individual workstations at speeds of up to 1000Mbps (Gigabit Ethernet).
To establish a Gigabit Ethernet connection, you will need to install an MGBT1, MGBSX2, or MGBLH1 Gigabit expansion module and use Category 5e cabling or fiber optic cabling. for more information on fiber optic cabling, refer to the Fiber Optic Cabling section.
The Console Port
The Switch is equipped with a serial port labeled CONSOLE (located on the front of the switch) that allows you to connect to a computer’s serial port (for configuration purposes) using the provided serial cable. You can use HyperTerminal to manage the Switch using the console port.
With this and many other Linksys products, your networking options are limitless. Go to the Linksys website at www.linksys.com for more information about products that work with the Switch.
Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Switch The Side Panel
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Chapter 3: Connecting the Switch

Overview
This chapter will explain how to connect network devices to the Switch. For an example of a typical network configuration, see the application diagram shown in Figure 3-1.
Figure 3-1: Typical Network Configuration
When you connect your network devices, make sure you don’t exceed the maximum cabling distances, which are listed in the following table:
Maximum Cabling Distances.
Table 1: Maximum Cabling Distances
From To Maximum Distance
Switch Switch or Hub 100 meters (328 feet)
Hub Hub 5 meters (16,4 feet)
Switch or Hub Computer 100 meters (328 feet)
*A hub refers to any type of 100Mbps hub, including regular hubs and stackable hubs. A 10Mbps hub connected to another 10Mbps hub can span up to 100 meters (328 feet)
Chapter 3: Connecting the Switch Overview
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24-port 10/100 + 2-Port Gigabit Switch with WebView
Pre-Installation Considerations
Fast Ethernet Considerations
If you will be using the Switch for Fast Ethernet (100Mbps) applications, you must observe the following guidelines:
Full-Duplex Considerations
As previously mentioned, the Switch provides full-duplex support for its RJ-45 ports. Full-duplex operation allows data to be sent and received simultaneously, doubling a port’s potential data throughput.
If you will be using the Switch in full-duplex mode, the maximum cable length using Category 5 cable is 328 feet (100 meters).
Positioning the Switch
Before you choose a location for the Switch, observe the following guidelines:
• Make sure that the switch is accessible and that the cables can be connected easily.
• Keep cabling away from sources of electrical noise, power lines, and fluorescent lighting fixtures.
• Position the Switch away from water and moisture sources.
• To ensure adequate air flow around the Switch, be sure to provide a minimum clearance of two inches (50 mm).
• Do not stack free-standing Switches more than four units high.
• Connect Network Devices
Hardware Installation
To connect network devices to the Switch, follow these instructions:
1. Make sure all the devices you will connect to the Switch are powered off.
2. Connect a Category 5 Ethernet network cable to one of the numbered ports on the Switch.
3. Connect the other end to a PC or other network device.
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4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to connect additional devices.
5. If you are using the Gigabit port, connect a Category 5e Ethernet network cable to the Gigabit port on the Switch, and connect the other end to a Gigabit server or other network device.
6. If you are using the mini-GBIC port, then connect the mini-GBIC module to the mini-GBIC port. For detailed instructions, refer to the module’s documentation.
IMPORTANT: Make sure to use the power cord that is supplied with the Switch. Use of a different power cord could damage the Switch.
7. Connect the supplied power cord to the Switch’s power port, and plug the other end into an electrical outlet.
8. Power on the devices connected to the Switch. Each active port’s corresponding LED will light up on the Switch.
NOTE: If you need to reset the Switch, remove the power cord from the back of the Switch and then reconnect it.
Placement Options
Figure 3-2: Attaching the Rubber Feet to the Bottom of
the Switch
There are two ways to physically install the Switch, either set the Switch on its four rubber feet for desktop placement or mount the Switch in a standard-sized, 19-inch high rack for rack-mount placement.
Desktop Placement
1. Attach the rubber feet to the recessed areas on the bottom of the Switch. See Figure 3-1.
2. Place the Switch on a desktop near an AC power source.
3. Keep enough ventilation space for the Switch and check the environmental restrictions mentioned in specifications as you are placing the Switch.
4. Connect the Switch to network devices according to the Hardware Installation instructions, above.
Chapter 3: Connecting the Switch Placement Options
IMPORTANT: Make sure to use the screws supplied with the mounting brackets. Using incorrect screws could damage the Switch and would invalidate your warranty.
Figure 3-3: Attaching the Brackets to the Switch (Front
Panel Forward)
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