LevelOne FSW-1670TX User Manual

LevelOne

FSW-1670TX

8+8 POE 10/100 Mbps

Web Smart Switch

User’s Manual

TABLE OF CONTENT

About This Guide ....................................................................... 1

Purpose .................................................................................. 1

Terms/Usage.......................................................................... 1

Introduction ................................................................................ 3

Fast Ethernet Technology ...................................................... 3

Switching Technology ............................................................ 4

VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network)........................................ 5

Power over Ethernet (PoE) .................................................... 5

Features ................................................................................. 6

Unpacking and Installation......................................................... 7

Unpacking .............................................................................. 7

Installation .............................................................................. 7

Rack Mounting ....................................................................... 8

Connecting Network Cable .................................................... 9

AC Power ............................................................................... 9

Identifying External Components............................................. 11

Front Panel........................................................................... 11

Rear Panel ........................................................................... 12

Understanding LED Indicators................................................. 13

Power and System LEDs ..................................................... 13

Ports 1~8 PoE port status LEDs .......................................... 13

Ports 9~16 Ethernet port status LEDs ................................. 14

Configuration............................................................................ 15

Installing the Web Management Utility................................. 15

Discovery List ....................................................................... 16

Monitor List........................................................................... 17

Device Setting ...................................................................... 19

Toolbar ................................................................................. 20

Configuring the Switch ......................................................... 21

Setup Menu .......................................................................... 24

Configuring Setup Setting .................................................... 24

Port Settings ..................................................................... 25

VLAN Settings (Virtual Local Area Network) .................... 26

Trunk Setting .................................................................... 28

Mirror Setting .................................................................... 28

QoS Setting ...................................................................... 29

PoE Setting....................................................................... 30

Device Status.................................................................... 31

Statistic ............................................................................. 32

System Setting.................................................................. 33

Trap Setting ...................................................................... 34

Set Password.................................................................... 35

Backup Setting.................................................................. 36

Reset Setting .................................................................... 36

Logout................................................................................... 37

Technical Specifications .......................................................... 39

ABOUT THIS GUIDE

Congratulations on your purchase of the FSW-1670TX 8+8POE 10/100Mbps Web Smart Switch. This Switch integrates 100Mbps Fast Ethernet and 10Mbps Ethernet network capabilities in a highly flexible package. Since this switch’s Port1 to Port-8 is Power over Ethernet (PoE) ports, it will automatically detect the presence of IEEE 802.3af-compliant devices and provides power through the Port-1 to Port-8. The switch provides 15.4 W per port and can be used to WLAN access point, IP phone, video camera and other PD devices. The Switch will automatically detect the network appliance’s requirements, and the switch will supplies the required power current to each appliance.

Purpose

This guide discusses how to install your FSW-1670TX 8+8POE 10/100Mbps Web Smart Switch.

Terms/Usage

In this guide, the term “Switch” (first letter upper case) refers to your 16-Port 10/100Mbps Ethernet Web Smart Switch with 8Port PoE and “switch” (first letter lower case) refers to other Ethernet switches.

INTRODUCTION

This chapter describes the features of the FSW-1670TX 8+8POE 10/100Mbps Web Smart Switch and some background information about Ethernet/Fast Ethernet switching technology.

Fast Ethernet Technology

The growing importance of LANs and the increasing complexity of desktop computing applications are fueling the need for high performance networks. A number of high-speed LAN technologies have been proposed to provide greater bandwidth and improve client/server response times. Among them, 100BASE-T (Fast Ethernet provides a non-disruptive, smooth evolution from the current 10BASE-T technology. The nondisruptive and smooth evolution nature, and the dominating potential market base, virtually guarantees cost-effective and high performance Fast Ethernet solutions.

100Mbps Fast Ethernet is a standard specified by the IEEE

802.3 LAN committee. It is an extension of the 10Mbps Ethernet standard with the ability to transmit and receive data at 100Mbps, while maintaining the CSMA/CD Ethernet protocol. Since the 100Mbps Fast Ethernet is compatible with all other 10Mbps Ethernet environments, it provides a straightforward upgrade and takes advantage of the existing investment in hardware, software, and personnel training.

Switching Technology

Another approach to pushing beyond the limits of Ethernet technology is the development of switching technology. A switch bridges Ethernet packets at the MAC address level of the Ethernet protocol transmitting among connected Ethernet or Fast Ethernet LAN segments.

Switching is a cost-effective way of increasing the total network capacity available to users on a local area network. A switch increases capacity and decreases network loading by dividing a local area network into different segments, which don’t compete with each other for network transmission capacity.

The switch acts as a high-speed selective bridge between the individual segments. The switch, without interfering with any other segments, automatically forwards traffic that needs to go from one segment to another. By doing this the total network capacity is multiplied, while still maintaining the same network cabling and adapter cards.

Switching LAN technology is a marked improvement over the previous generation of network bridges, which were characterized by higher latencies. Routers have also been used to segment local area networks, but the cost of a router, the setup and maintenance required make routers relatively impractical. Today switches are an ideal solution to most kinds of local area network congestion problems.

VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network)

A VLAN is a group of end-stations that are not constrained by their physical location and can communicate as if a common broadcast domain, a LAN. The primary utility of using VLAN is to reduce latency and need for routers, using faster switching instead. Other VLAN utility includes:

Security, Security is increased with the reduction of opportunity in eavesdropping on a broadcast network because data will be switched to only those confidential users within the VLAN.

Cost Reduction, VLAN can be used to create multiple broadcast domains, thus eliminating the need of expensive routers.

802.1Q VLAN, The VLAN tagging option is a standard set by the IEEE to facilitate the spanning of VLANs across multiple switches (Reference: IEEE Std 802.1Q-1998 Virtual Bridged Local Area Networks).

Power over Ethernet (PoE)

Power over Ethernet (PoE) integrates power and data onto one single cabling infrastructure, eliminating the need to have AC power available at all locations.

Power and Data is integrated onto the same cable, supporting category 5/5e up to 100 Meters, PoE will provide power to PoE compatible device, such as IP telephones, wireless LAN access points and IP security cameras.

PoE is already widely adopted in the market, saving up to 50% of overall installation costs by eliminating the need to install

separate electrical wiring and power outlets.

Features

 16×10/100Mbps Auto-negotiation Fast Ethernet RJ45 ports with 8-

port PoE function (port-1 ~ port-8)

 Compliant with IEEE 802.3af specification  Supports PoE power maximum 15.4W for each PoE ports  Supports PoE Powered Device (PD) classification identify  Each port supports auto MDI/MDIX, so there is no need to use

cross-over cables or an up-link port

 Full/half duplex transfer mode for each port  Wire speed reception and transmission  Store-and-Forward switching scheme capability to support rate

adaptation and ensure data integrity

 Up to 4K unicast addresses entities per device, self-learning, and

table aging

 512KBytes packet buffer  Supports IEEE 802.3x flow control for full-duplex mode ports  Supports Back-pressure flow control for half-duplex mode ports  Supports 802.1Q VLAN  Supports Port based QoS and IEEE 802.1p based QoS  Supports Port based Trunking  Supports Port-mirroring  Supports Port-setting for Speed/Disable, Flow control  Support Port based bandwidth rate control (Ingress rate and

Egress rate)

 Easy configuration via WEB Browser  Easy setting via Web Management Utility  Standard 19” Rack-mount size

UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION

This chapter provides unpacking and installation information for the Switch.

Unpacking

Open the shipping cartons of the Switch and carefully unpacks its contents. The carton should contain the following items:

 FSW-1670TX 8+8POE 10/100Mbps Web Smart Switch  One AC power cord  Four rubber feet pads  Rack-mount bracket kit  One Software CD and User’s Manual

If any item is found missing or damaged, please contact your local reseller for replacement.

Installation

The site where you install the hub stack may greatly affect its performance. When installing, consider the following pointers:

Install the Switch in a fairly cool and dry place. See Technical Specifications for the acceptable temperature and humidity operating ranges.

Install the Switch in a site free from strong electromagnetic field generators (such as motors), vibration, dust, and direct exposure to sunlight.

Leave at least 10cm of space at the front and rear of the hub for ventilation.

Install the Switch on a sturdy, level surface that can support its weight, or in an EIA standard-size equipment rack. For information on rack installation, see the next section, Rack Mounting.

When installing the Switch on a level surface, attach the rubber feet to the bottom of each device. The rubber feet cushion the hub and protect the hub case from scratching.

Rack Mounting

The switch can be mounted in an EIA standard-size, 19-inch rack, which can be placed in a wiring closet with other equipment. Attach the mounting brackets at the switch’s front panel (one on each side), and secure them with the provided screws.

Figure 1. Combine the Switch with the provided screws

Then, use screws provided with the equipment rack to mount each switch in the rack.

Figure 2. Mount the Switch in the rack

Connecting Network Cable

The Switch support 16 10/100M Ethernet ports and Port 1 ~ port 8 are PoE Enable ports, these PoE port will automatically activated when a compatible terminal is identified, the Switch will supply power through the Ethernet port to the connected PoE device.

For the Legacy devices that are not yet compatible, the PoE port will not offer the power to this device. This feature allows users to freely and safely mix legacy and Power over LAN compatible devices on their network.

The Switch supports 10Mbps Ethernet or 100Mbps Fast Ethernet and it runs both in half and full duplex mode using two pair of Category 5 cable.

These RJ45 ports are Auto-MDI type port. The Switch can auto transform to MDI-II or MDI-X type, so you can just make an easy connection that without worrying if you are using a standard or crossover RJ45 cable.

AC Power

The Switch used the AC power supply 100-240V AC, 50-60 Hz. The power switch is located at the rear of the unit adjacent to the AC power connector and the system fan. The switch’s power supply will adjust to the local power source automatically and may be turned on without having any or all LAN segment cables connected.

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