Compex GigaSwitch gsc2008wm User Manual

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© Copyright 2002 Compex Systems Pte Ltd

All Rights Reserved
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or translation without prior permission is prohibited, except as allowed under the copyright
laws.

Trademark Information

Compex®, ReadyLINK® and MicroHub® are registered trademarks of Compex, Inc. Microsoft
Windows and the Windows logo are the trademarks of Microsoft Corp. NetWare is the
registered trademark of Novell Inc. All other brand and product names are trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective owners.
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translation without prior permission of Compex, Inc. is prohibited, except as allowed under the
copyright laws.
Manual Revision by Ong
Manual Number: U-0347-V1.1C Version 1.1, September 2002

Disclaimer

Compex, Inc. provides this manual without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied,
including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular
purpose. Compex, Inc. may make improvements and/or changes to the product and/or
specifications of the product described in this manual, without prior notice. Compex, Inc will
not be liable for any technical inaccuracies or typographical errors found in this guide. Changes
are periodically made to the information contained herein and will be incorporated into later
versions of the manual. The information contained is subject to change without prior notice.

Your Feedback

We value your feedback. If you find any errors in this user’s manual, or if you have suggestions
on improving, we would like to hear from you. Please contact us at:

Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

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FCC NOTICE

This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A 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 device generates, uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this device does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Connect the computer into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is

connected.

• Increase the separation between the computer and receiver.

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

Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the grantee of this device
could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
FCC Compliance Statement: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation
is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and

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

Declaration of Conformity

Compex, Inc. declares the following:
Product Name: Compex 8-Port 10/100/1000Mbps Web Managed Gigabit Switch
Model No.: Compex GSC2008WM conforms to the following Product Standards:
Radiated Emission Standards:

ETSI EN 300 328-2:July 2000;FCC 47 CFR Part15, Subpart B,
ANSI C63.4-1992; 47 CFR Part 15, Subpart C (Section 15.247), ANSI C63.4-1992.
Conducted Emission Standards:

ETS 300 826: Nov. 1997.

Low Voltage Directive:

EN 60 950: 1992+A1: 1993+A3: 1995+A4: 1996+A11: 1997.
Therefore, this product is in conformity with the following regional standards: FCC Class A ­following the provisions of FCC Part 15 directive: CE Mark - following the provisions of the
EC directive.
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

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Technical Support Information

The warranty information and registration form are found in the Quick Install Guide.

For technical support, you may contact Compex or its subsidiaries. For your convenience, you
may also seek technical assistance from the local distributor, or from the authorized
dealer/reseller that you have purchased this product from. For technical support by email, write
to [e-mail].

Refer to the table below for the nearest Technical Support Centers:

Technical Support Centers

Contact the technical support center that services your location.

U.S.A., Canada, Latin America and South America

! Write

Compex, Inc.

4051 E. La Palma, Unit A
Anaheim, CA 92807, USA

" Call

Fax

Tel:
Tel:
Fax:
BBS:

[phone] (8 a.m.-5 p.m. Pacific time)
[phone] (Ext.122 Technical Support)
[phone]
[phone] (24-hour access)

Europe

! Write

ReadyLINK Networktechnology Gmbh

Albert Einstein Straβe 34/M21

63322 Rödermark, Germany
Tel:

Fax:
BBS:

+49 (0) 6074 - 98017 (8 a.m.-5 p.m. local time)

+49 (0) 6074 - 90668
+49 (0) 6074 - 93974 (24-hour access)

" Call

Support Email: [e-mail]

Asia, Australia, New Zealand, Middle East

and the rest of the World

! Write

Compex Systems Pte Ltd

135, Joo Seng Road #08-01, PM Industrial Building
Singapore 368363

" Call

Tel:
Tel:
Fax:
BBS:

(65) 6286-1805 (8 a.m.-5 p.m. local time)
(65) 6286-2086 (Ext.199 Technical Support)
(65) 6283-8337
(65) 6282-8854 (24-hour access)

Internet
access/

E-mail:
FTPsite:

[e-mail]
ftp.compex.com.sg

Website:

http://www.cpx.com or http://www.compex.com.sg

Fax

Fax

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About This Document

The product described in this document, Compex Web Management Switch Series, Compex
GSC2008WM is a licensed product of Compex Systems Pte Ltd. This document contains
instructions for installing, configuring and using Compex GSC2008WM. It also gives an
overview of the key applications and the networking concepts with respect to the product.

This documentation is for both Network Administrators and the end user who possesses some
basic knowledge in the networking structure and protocols.

It makes a few assumptions that the host computer has already been installed with TCP/IP and
already up & running and accessing the Internet. Procedures for Windows 98/2000/XP
operating systems are included in this document. However, for other operating system, you may
need to refer to your operating system’s documentation for networking.

How to Use this Document

The document is written in such a way that you as a user will find it convenient to find specific
information pertaining to the product. It comprises of chapters that explain in details on the
installation and configuration of Compex GSC2008WM.

Firmware

This manual is written based on Firmware version 1.0.

Conventions

In this document, special conventions are used to help and present the information clearly. The
Compex 8-Port 10/100/1000Mbps Web Managed Gigabit Switch GSC2008WM is often
referred to as Compex GSC2008WM in this document. Below is a list of conventions used
throughout.

NOTE

This section will consist of important features or instructions

CAUTION

This section concerns risk of injury, system damage or loss of data

WARNING

This section concerns risk of severe injury

References on Menu Command, Push Button, Radio Button, LED and Label appear in Bold.
For example, “Click on the “Ok” button”

Table of Contents

Copyrights © 2002 Compex Systems Pte Ltd.............................................................................. i

Trademark Information .............................................................................................................. i

Disclaimer................................................................................................................................. i

Your Feedback........................................................................................................................... i

FCC NOTICE........................................................................................................................... ii

Declaration of Conformity......................................................................................................... ii

Technical Support Information.................................................................................................iii

About This Document.............................................................................................................. iv

How to Use this Document....................................................................................................... iv

Firmware................................................................................................................................. iv

Conventions............................................................................................................................. iv

Chapter 1 Product Overview.................................................................................1

1.1 Introduction..................................................................................................................... 1

1.2 Features and Benefits ....................................................................................................... 1

1.3 Panel Views.....................................................................................................................3

1.4 Panel Features..................................................................................................................4

1.5 Specifications ..................................................................................................................6

Chapter 2 Getting Started .....................................................................................8

2.1 Packaging Content ........................................................................................................... 8

2.2 Setup Considerations........................................................................................................ 8

2.2.1 Software Requirements......................................................................................... 8

2.2.2 Hardware Requirements ....................................................................................... 8

Chapter 3 Hardware Installation ..........................................................................9

3.1 Physical Setup for Compex GSC2008WM........................................................................ 9

3.1.1 Desktop installation.............................................................................................. 9

3.1.2 Rack-Mounted installation.................................................................................. 10

3.1.3 Desktop installation............................................................................................ 11

3.1.4 Rack-Mounted installation.................................................................................. 12

Chapter 4 Software Installation ..........................................................................13

4.1 Configuration on PC settings.......................................................................................... 13

4.2 Configuration of Compex GSC2008WM using Web-based Interface............................... 13

4.2.1 Login to Web Browser Interface ......................................................................... 14

Table of Contents

Chapter 5 Configure Compex GSC2008WM using Web Interface ....................17

5.1 Port Configuration ......................................................................................................... 17

5.2 Virtual LAN Configuration ............................................................................................ 19

5.2.1 Examples on Virtual LAN .................................................................................. 21

5.3 Expand the limitation on bandwidth................................................................................ 22

5.3.2 Examples on Port Trunking ................................................................................ 23

5.4 Changing of IP Address.................................................................................................. 24

5.5 Aging Control................................................................................................................ 26

5.6 Mirror Control ............................................................................................................... 27

5.6.2 Examples on Port Mirroring ............................................................................... 28

5.7 Searching of Address ..................................................................................................... 29

5.7.1 Host Search........................................................................................................ 29

5.7.2 MAC Search ...................................................................................................... 30

5.8 Identity.......................................................................................................................... 30

5.9 Save and Restore Settings............................................................................................... 31

5.9.1 To Save Settings ................................................................................................ 31

5.9.2 To Reset Settings ............................................................................................... 31

5.10 Reboot Switch ............................................................................................................... 32

5.11 Changing Password........................................................................................................ 32

5.12 Logging out of Web Interface......................................................................................... 33

5.13 About System ................................................................................................................ 34

5.14 Technical Support.......................................................................................................... 34

Chapter 6 Clearing Password and Restoring Default IP Address ......................35

6.1 Clearing of Password ..................................................................................................... 36

6.2 Restoring Default IP Address ......................................................................................... 36

Chapter 7 Upgrading New Firmware Configuration ..........................................37

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Chapter 1 Product Overview

1.1 Introduction

Compex Web Managed Switch GSC2008WM is an 8-Port 10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit
Ethernet Switch supporting the industry-leading Gigabit Ethernet on copper twisted pair
cable. It is integrated with an embedded HTTP server, facilitating Advanced
Management Functions via a Java-enabled web browser. Compex GSC2008WM
supports Port-based VLAN and Tagged VLAN, improving the network performance by
reducing the broadcast traffic. In addition, it is also capable of 4-level priority queuing,
greatly improves the performance of bandwidth-demanding applications. Other features
include Link Aggregation and Port Mirroring. Compex GSC2008WM is a perfect
backbone Switch for your corporate network.

1.2 Features and Benefits

Compex GSC2008WM is designed with the following features:

• Industry-leading Tri-Speed Copper Gigabit Ethernet

Integrated with a 8-port 10/100/1000Mbps Fast Ethernet Switch, Compex
GSC2008WM provides an immediate solution for users on private LAN switching.
With the auto-crossover mechanism, hubs or switches can be cascaded to Compex
GSC2008WM easily to support more users.

• Web-based Management

Compex GSC2008WM is integrated with an embedded HTTP server, facilitating the
configuration process with a user-friendly web-based interface. Simply connect
Compex GSC2008WM to a workstation and configure the switch for your network
via a Java-enabled web browser.

Through the management interface, you can also change the transmission mode of
all ports on Compex GSC2008WM switch. This means that you can change the
operating mode of any port to 10 Base-T half duplex, 10 Base-T full duplex, 100
Base-TX half duplex, 100 Base-TX full duplex or N-way Auto-negotiation at any
time.

• Virtual LAN (VLAN)

Compex GSC2008WM can support up to 8 port-based VLANs and static
configuration of 802.1Q VLAN tagging. It allows network administrator to separate
the network into a few segments by defining which port belong to which VLAN

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segment. This can effectively control broadcast and multi-cast packet flooding the
network. This not only improvises the network performance, but also provides
security between workgroups.

• Port Mirroring

This function allows you to set up a ‘mirror’ port on any specified port/s or VLAN,
such that you can monitor the traffics of the monitored port/s or VLAN without
intervening them. In effect, the traffics on the monitored port/s or VLAN are
replicated on the mirror port, such that you can use a protocol analyzer to analyze
the traffic for specific problem.

• 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T N-Way Auto-Negotiation

In Compex GSC2008WM, all ports use the N-Way Auto-Negotiation mechanism to
detect the speed of the attached network adapter. This feature gives users the
freedom and convenience of connecting the switch to a 10Base-T, 100Base-TX or
1000Base-T network without doing any manual configuration and setup.

• 10/100/1000 Mbps Switching function

A cost-effective 1000Mbps, 100Mbps and 10Mbps switching function in a single
unit. Compex GSC2008WM divides a network into smaller shared groups,
eliminating unnecessary traffic, multiplying available bandwidth, and relieving
congestion on server paths.

• 10/100/1000 Mbps Integration

8 high-speed ports permit Ethernet workgroups to communicate with Fast Ethernet
users in a single integrated network, and share servers connected to the dedicated
1000Mbps ports. Port expansion is easy by connecting several switches and hubs
together through uplink port.

• Linking Up 10Base-T and 100Base-TX Technology

One-time migration from 10Base-T to 100Base-TX technology can be very costly.
Compex GSC2008WM addresses this problem by allowing existing 10Base-T
networks to communicate with 100Base-TX networks. Performance does not
degrade as each 10Base-T/100Base-TX segment continues to operate at its own
speed. Enterprise networks can thus be progressively upgraded and older segments
gradually phased out without sacrificing interconnectivity or performance.

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1.3 Panel Views

GSC2008WM

R

MANAGEMENT PORT

LINK/ ACT

FULL

10/10 0M

21

OFF

ON

3

POWER

READY

LINK/ ACT 100

LINK/ ACT 10

FDX/COL

LINK/ ACT 1000

12 84765

1234 567

RESET

8

Figure 1.3a Front Panel of Compex GSC2008WM

LINK/ACT 100

LINK/ACT 10

FDX/COL

LINK/ACT 1000

POWER

READY

21534 7618

234 5678

RESET

Figure 1.3b Front Panel of Compex GSC2008WM (Section #1)

GSC2008WM

R

MANAGEMENT PORT

LINK/ACT

10/100M

FULL

ON

OFF

2 1

Figure 1.3c Front Panel of Compex GSC2008WM (Section #2)

100-240VAC 1.0A 50-60Hz

Figure 1.3d Back Panel of Compex GSC2008WM

1 3 4 7 8

2 6 5

11

9 10

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1.4 Panel Features

Features Status and Indication

Steady Green Power is supplied to the device.

1. POWER LED

OFF No power is supplied to the device.

Steady Green The device is ready to operate. 2. READY LED
OFF The device is either not power up or

problem has occurs.

Steady
Amber

The port is running at Full Duplex
mode.

3. FDX/COL LED

Blinking

• No device is attached.

• Collision occurs at the network

segment of the respective port,
or

• When particular port is running

in force half mode.

Steady Green Individual port is connecting to 10M

mode.

Blinking The port is transmitting or receiving

data in 10Mps.

4. LINK/ACT 10M
LEDs

OFF

• No network is established to the

device, or

• The network is either running in

100Mpbs or in 1000Mbps.

Steady Green Individual port is connecting to

100M mode.

Blinking The port is transmitting or receiving

data in 100Mps.

5. LINK/ACT 100M
LEDs

OFF

• No network is established to the

device, or

• The network is either running in

10Mpbs or in 1000Mbps.

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Features Status and Indication

Steady Green Individual port is connecting to

1000M mode.

Blinking The port is transmitting or receiving

data in 1000Mps

6. LINK/ACT 1000M
LEDs

OFF

• No network is established to the

device, or

• The network is either running in

10Mpbs or in 100Mbps.

7. 8 RJ-45 Ports 10Base-T/100Base-TX ports; Auto-negotiation.

8. Reset Push once to reset the switch unit.

9. Management Port RJ45 Port connecting a Web-browser PC.

10. DIP Switch Push DIP Switch to different mode for different

function. Please refer to “Clearing Password and

Restoring Default IP Address” on Page 36 and
“Upgrading New Firmware Configuration” on
Page 37 for more details.

11. Power Socket Flexible power input range of 100V AC to 240V AC.

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1.5 Specifications

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Industry Standards Complies with

• IEEE 802.3 10Base-T

• IEEE 802.3u 100Base-TX

• IEEE 802.3ab 1000Base-T

• IEEE 802.3x Flow Control

• IEEE 802.1Q Tagged VLAN

• IEEE 802.1p Priority Queuing

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Safety Certifications

• CE Mark

• FCC Class A

• Gost

• C-Tick

• UL

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Interface 8 RJ 45 Ports

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Speed

• 10Mbps

• 100Mbps

• 1000Mbps

•

Transmission Mode

• Full Duplex

• Half Duplex

•

Switching Method Store and Forward

•

MAC Address Table 16K

•

Switching Buffer 12Mbits

•

Virtual LAN

• Port-based VLAN

• Tagged VLAN

•

Port Trunking Yes

•

Port Mirroring Yes

•

Priority Queuing 4 levels

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Operating temperature:

Storage temperature:

Operating humidity:

Storage humidity:

0ºC to 40ºC

-20ºC to 70ºC
10% to 80% RH
5% to 90% RH

•

Environmental
Requirements

RH = Relative Humidity

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Physical Dimension 433mm x 200mm x 44mm (L x D x H)

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Weight 2.80 kg