Linksys SRW208 User Manual

8-Port 10/100 Ethernet Switch

WIRED

with WebView User Guide

Model No. SRW208/SRW208G/SRW208L/SRW208P/SRW208MP

WebView Switches

Copyright and Trademarks

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WARNING: This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to the State of California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

How to Use this User Guide

The User Guide to the WebView Switches 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 0-1: Sample Figure Description

Figure numbers and descriptions can also be found in the “List of Figures” section.

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction	1
Welcome	1
What’s in this User Guide?	3
Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Switch	4
Overview	4
SRW208 - Front Panel	4
SRW208G - Front Panel	5
SRW208L - Front Panel	7
SRW208P, SRW208MP - Front Panel	8
The Back Panel	10
Chapter 3: Connecting the Switch	11
Overview	11
Before You Install the Switch...	12
Placement Options	12
Connecting the Switch	15
Chapter 4: Using the Console Interface for Configuration	16
Overview	16
Configuring the HyperTerminal Application	16
Connecting to the Switch through a Telnet Session	17
Configuring the Switch through the Console Interface	18
Chapter 5: Using the Web-based Utility for Configuration	30
Overview	30
Accessing the Web-based Utility	30
Setup Tab - Summary	31
Setup Tab - Network Settings	32
Setup Tab - Time	33
Port Management Tab - Port Settings	34
Port Management Tab - Link Aggregation	37
Port Management Tab - LACP	38
Port Management Tab - PoE Power Settings	39
VLAN Management Tab - Create VLAN	39
VLAN Management Tab - Port Settings	40

WebView Switches
VLAN Management Tab - Ports to VLAN	41
VLAN Management Tab - VLAN to Ports	42
VLAN Management Tab - GVRP	43
Statistics Tab - RMON Statistics	43
Statistics Tab - RMON History	45
Statistics Tab - RMON Alarm	47
Statistics Tab - RMON Events	48
Statistics Tab - Port Utilization	49
Statistics Tab - 802.1x Statistics	50
Statistics Tab - GVRP Statistics	50
ACL Tab - IP Based ACL	51
ACL Tab - MAC Based ACL	54
Security Tab - ACL Binding	55
Security Tab - RADIUS	55
Security Tab - TACACS+	56
Security Tab - 802.1x Settings	57
Security Tab - Port Security	58
Security Tab - Multiple Hosts	59
Security Tab - Storm Control	60
QoS	61
QoS Tab - CoS Settings	61
QoS Tab - Queue Settings	62
QoS Tab - DSCP Settings	63
QoS Tab - Bandwidth	63
QoS Tab - Basic Mode	64
QoS Tab - Advanced Mode	64
Spanning Tree	66
Spanning Tree Tab - STP Status	67
Spanning Tree Tab - Global STP	68
Spanning Tree Tab - STP Port Settings	69
Spanning Tree Tab - RSTP Port Settings	70
Spanning Tree Tab - MSTP Properties	72
Spanning Tree Tab - MSTP Instance Settings	72
Spanning Tree Tab - MSTP Interface Settings	73
Multicast Tab - IGMP Snooping	74
Multicast Tab - Bridge Multicast	76

WebView Switches
Multicast Tab - Bridge Multicast Forward All	77
SNMP Tab - Global Parameters	77
SNMP Tab - Views	78
SNMP Tab - Group Profile	78
SNMP Tab - Group Membership	80
SNMP Tab - Communities	81
SNMP Tab - Notification Filter	82
SNMP Tab - Notification Recipient	83
Admin Tab - User Authentication	84
Admin Tab - Static Address	85
Admin Tab - Dynamic Address	86
Admin Tab - Logging	87
Admin Tab - Port Mirroring	88
Admin Tab - Cable Test	88
Admin Tab - Save Configuration	89
Admin Tab - Firmware Upgrade	90
Admin Tab - Reboot	90
Admin Tab - Factory Defaults	91
Admin Tab - Server Logs	91
Admin Tab - Memory Logs	92
Admin Tab - Flash Logs	92
Appendix A: About Gigabit Ethernet and Fiber Optic Cabling	93
Gigabit Ethernet	93
Fiber Optic Cabling	93
Appendix B: Windows Help	94
Appendix C: Downloading using Xmodem	95
Startup Menu Procedures	95
Appendix D: Glossary	97
Appendix E: Specifications	104
SRW208	104
SRW208G	108
SRW208L	112
SRW208MP	116
SRW208P	120

Appendix F: Warranty Information

124

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Appendix G: Regulatory Information	125
Appendix H: Contact Information	131

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List of Figures

Figure 2-1: Front Panel of the SRW208	4
Figure 2-2: Front Panel of the SRW208G	5
Figure 2-3: Front Panel of the SRW208L	7
Figure 2-4: Front Panel of the SRW208P	8
Figure 2-5: Back Panel of the SRW208	10
Figure 3-1: Typical Network Configuration for the SRW208P	11
Figure 3-2: Attach the Brackets to the Switch	13
Figure 3-3: Mount the Switch in the Rack	13
Figure 3-4: Proper Wall-Mount Orientation (Horizontal)	14
Figure 3-5: Incorrect Wall-Mount Orientation (Vertical)	14
Figure 3-6: Wall-Mount Template	14
Figure 4-1: Finding HyperTerminal	16
Figure 4-2: Connection Description	16
Figure 4-3: Connect To	16
Figure 4-4: COM1 Properties	17
Figure 4-5: Telnet Login screen	17
Figure 4-6: Switch Main Menu	18
Figure 4-7: System Configuration Menu	19
Figure 4-8: System Information Menu	20
Figure 4-9: Versions	20
Figure 4-10: General System Information	20
Figure 4-11: Management Settings Menu	21
Figure 4-12: Serial Port Configuration	21
Figure 4-13: Telnet Configuration	21
Figure 4-14: SSH Configuration	22
Figure 4-15: SSH Server Configuration	22
Figure 4-16: SSH Status	22
Figure 4-17: SSH Crypto Key Generation	23

WebView Switches
Figure 4-18: SSH Keys Fingerprints	23
Figure 4-19: Username & Password Settings	24
Figure 4-20: Security Settings	24
Figure 4-21: SSL Certificate Generation	24
Figure 4-22: SSL Certificate	25
Figure 4-23: IP Configuration	25
Figure 4-24: IP Address Configuration	26
Figure 4-25: HTTP	26
Figure 4-26: HTTPS Configuration	26
Figure 4-27: Network Configuration	27
Figure 4-28: Ping Test	27
Figure 4-29: TraceRoute Test	27
Figure 4-30: File Management	28
Figure 4-31: Restore System Default Settings	28
Figure 4-32: Reboot System	28
Figure 4-33: Port Status	29
Figure 4-34: Port Configuration	29
Figure 5-1: Login Screen	30
Figure 5-2: Setup - Summary	31
Figure 5-3: Setup - Network Settings	32
Figure 5-4: Setup - Time	33
Figure 5-5: Port Management - Port Settings	34
Figure 5-6: Port Settings - Port Configuration Detail	35
Figure 5-7: Port Management - Link Aggregration	37
Figure 5-8: Link Aggregation - Link Aggregation Detail	37
Figure 5-9: Port Management - LACP	38
Figure 5-10: Port Management - PoE Power Settings	39
Figure 5-11: VLAN Management - Create VLAN	39
Figure 5-12: VLAN Management - Port Settings	40
Figure 5-13: VLAN Management - Ports to VLAN	41

WebView Switches
Figure 5-14: VLAN Management - VLAN to Ports	42
Figure 5-15: VLAN to Ports - Join VLAN	42
Figure 5-16: VLAN Management - GVRP	43
Figure 5-17: Statistics - RMON Statistics	44
Figure 5-18: Statistics - RMON History	45
Figure 5-19: RMON History Table	46
Figure 5-20: Statistics - RMON Alarm	47
Figure 5-21: Statistics - RMON Events	48
Figure 5-22: RMON Events - Events Log	49
Figure 5-23: Statistics - Port Utilization	49
Figure 5-24: Statistics - 802.1x Statistics	50
Figure 5-25: Statistics - GVRP Statistics	50
Figure 5-26: ACL - IP Based ACL	52
Figure 5-27: ACL - Mac Based ACL	54
Figure 5-28: Security - ACL Binding	55
Figure 5-29: Security - RADIUS	55
Figure 5-30: Security - TACACS+	56
Figure 5-31: Security - 802.1x Settings	57
Figure 5-32: 802.1x Settings - Setting Timer	57
Figure 5-33: Security - Port Security	58
Figure 5-34: Security - Multiple Hosts	60
Figure 5-35: Security - Storm Control	60
Figure 5-36: QoS - CoS Settings	61
Figure 5-37: QoS - Queue Settings	62
Figure 5-38: QoS - DSCP Settings	63
Figure 5-39: QoS - Bandwidth	63
Figure 5-40: QoS - Basic Mode	64
Figure 5-41: QoS - Advanced Mode	64
Figure 5-42: Advanced Mode - Out of Profile DSCP	65
Figure 5-43: Advanced Mode - Policy Name	65

WebView Switches
Figure 5-44: Advanced Mode - New Class Map	65
Figure 5-45: Advanced Mode - New Aggregate Policer	66
Figure 5-46: Spanning Tree - STP Status	67
Figure 5-47: Spanning Tree - Global STP	68
Figure 5-48: Spanning Tree - STP Port Settings	69
Figure 5-49: Spanning Tree - RSTP Port Settings	70
Figure 5-50: Spanning Tree - MSTP Properties	72
Figure 5-51: Spanning Tree - MSTP Instance Settings	72
Figure 5-52: Spanning Tree - MSTP Interface Settings	73
Figure 5-53: Multicast - IGMP Snooping	75
Figure 5-54: Multicast - Bridge Multicast	76
Figure 5-55: Multicast - Bridge Multicast Forward All	77
Figure 5-56: SNMP - Global Parameters	77
Figure 5-57: SNMP - Views	78
Figure 5-58: SNMP - Group Profile	79
Figure 5-59: SNMP - Group Membership	80
Figure 5-60: SNMP - Communities	81
Figure 5-61: SNMP - Notification Filter	82
Figure 5-62: SNMP - Notification Recipient	83
Figure 5-63: Admin - User Authentication	84
Figure 5-64: Admin - Static Address	85
Figure 5-65: Admin - Dynamic Address	85
Figure 5-66: Admin - Logging	87
Figure 5-67: Admin - Port Mirroring	88
Figure 5-68: Admin - Cable Test	88
Figure 5-69: Admin - Save Configuration	89
Figure 5-70: Admin - Firmware Upgrade	90
Figure 5-71: Admin - Reboot	90
Figure 5-72: Admin - Factory Defaults	91
Figure 5-73: Admin - Server Logs	91

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Figure 5-74: Admin - Memory Logs	92
Figure 5-75: Admin - Flash Logs	92
Figure C-1: Startup Menu	95
Figure C-1: Auto-Boot Message	95
Figure C-2: Send File	96
Figure C-3: Download	96

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Chapter 1: Introduction

Welcome

This guide covers five product models.

•SRW208 - 8-port 10/100 Ethernet Switch with WebView. Includes 8 10/100 RJ-45 ports.

•SRW208G - 8-port 10/100 Ethernet Switch with WebView and Expansion Slots. Includes 8 10/100 RJ-45 ports and 1 10/100/1000 RJ-45 port and 1 MiniGBIC slot.

•SRW208L - 8-port 10/100 Ethernet Switch with WebView and 100Base-LX Uplink Includes 8 10/100 RJ-45 ports and 1 MiniGBIC slot and 1 100LX Uplink port.

•SRW208MP - 8-port 10/100 Ethernet Switch with WebView and Maximum POE (Power over Ethernet) Includes 8 10/100 RJ-45 ports and 2 10/100/1000 RJ-45 ports and 2 shared MiniGBIC slots.

•SRW208P - 8-port 10/100 Ethernet Switch with WebView and POE (Power over Ethernet) Includes 8 10/100 RJ-45 ports and 2 10/100/1000 RJ-45 ports and 2 shared MiniGBIC slots.

For the purpose of this manual, whenever a feature applies to all models, the model number will be referenced as

SRW208x. If a specific model number is mentioned, then the feature is specific to that model.

The Linksys WebView Managed switch allows you to expand your network securely. Configuration of the switch is secured using SSL for Web access. User control is secured using 802.1x security using a RADIUS authentication mechanism and can also be controlled using MAC-based filtering.

Extensive QoS features makes the solution ideal for real-time applications like Voice and Video. The 4 priority queues together with the Weighted Round Robin and Strict Priority scheduling techniques facilitate efficient coexistence of real-time traffic with data traffic allowing them each to meet their QoS needs. Individual users or applications can be prioritized above others using various Class of Service options - by port, layer 2 priority (802.1p), and Layer 3 priority (TOS or DSCP). Intelligent Broadcast, and Multicast storm control minimizes and contain the effect of these types of traffic on regular traffic. IGMP Snooping limits bandwidth-intensive video traffic to only the requestors without flooding to all users. Incoming traffic can be policed and outgoing traffic can be shaped allowing you to control network access and traffic flow.

Chapter 1: Introduction

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Welcome

WebView Switches

There are features that allow you to expand and grow your network of switches. Link aggregation allows multiple high-bandwidth trunks between switches to be setup. This also provides a level of reliability in that the system continues to operate if one of the links break. Spanning Tree (STP), Fast Spanning Tree, and Rapid Spanning Tree (RSTP) allow you to build a mesh of switches increasing the availability of the system.

The rich management functionality of the WebView switches includes SNMP, RMON, Telnet, and HTTP

Management options, allowing you to flexibly integrate and manage these devices in your network.

The SRW208P and SRW208MP support Automatic Load Sensing - Power control circuitry automatically detects Power over Ethernet on access point before providing power. Power feeding of Ethernet limited for fixed 10/100 Base-T/TX ports. The SRW208MP can provide maximum output power per PoE port up to 15.4W on 8 ports simultaneously. while the SRW208P can provide maximum output power on 4 ports simultaneously or 8 ports at half power.

Chapter 1: Introduction

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Welcome

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What’s in this User 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 explains how to install and connect the Switch.

•Chapter 4: Using the Console Interface for Configuration

This chapter instructs you on how to use the Switch’s console interface when you configure the Switch.

•Chapter 5: Using the Web-based Utility for Configuration

This chapter shows you how to configure the Switch using the Web-based Utility.

•Appendix A: About Gigabit Ethernet and Fiber Optic Cabling

This appendix gives a general description of Gigabit Ethernet and fiber optic cabling.

•Appendix B: Windows Help

This appendix describes how you can use Windows Help for instructions about networking, such as installing the TCP/IP protocol.

•Appendix C: Downloading using Xmodem

This appendix describes how you can download software into the Switch using Xmodem.

•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.

•Appendix H: Contact Information

This appendix provides contact information for a variety of Linksys resources, including Technical Support.

Chapter 1: Introduction

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What’s in this User Guide?

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Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Switch

Overview

The Switches differ in number and types of LEDs and ports. The front panel of each Switch is displayed on one of the following pages. The back panel is the same on all five models.

SRW208 - Front Panel

The Switch's LEDs and ports are located on the front panel.

	Figure 2-1: Front Panel of the SRW208
LEDs
System	Green. The SYSTEM LED lights up to indicate that the Switch is powered on.
Link/Act	Green. The LINK/ACT LED lights up to indicate a functional network link through the
	corresponding port (1 through 8) with an attached device. It flashes to indicate that the
	Switch is actively sending or receiving data over that port.
100M	Orange. The 100M LED lights up to indicate a 100Mbps connection on the corresponding
	port (1 through 8).

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Overview

WebView Switches

Ports

1-8	The Switch is equipped with 8 auto-sensing, Ethernet network ports, which use RJ-45
	connectors. The Fast Ethernet ports support network speeds of 10Mbps or 100Mbps.
	They 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.
Console	The Console port is where you can connect a serial cable to a PC’s serial port for
	configuration using your PC’s HyperTerminal program. Refer to Chapter 4: Using the
	Console Interface for Configuration for more information.

SRW208G - Front Panel

The Switch's LEDs and ports are located on the front panel.

	Figure 2-2: Front Panel of the SRW208G
LEDs
System	Green. The SYSTEM LED lights up to indicate that the Switch is powered on.
Link/Act	Green. The LINK/ACT LED lights up to indicate a functional network link through the
	corresponding port (1 through 8, G1, or G2) with an attached device. It flashes to indicate
	that the Switch is actively sending or receiving data over that port.
100M	Orange. The 100M LED lights up to indicate a 100Mbps connection on the corresponding
	port (1 through 8).
Gigabit	Orange. The Gigabit LED lights up to indicate a Gigabit connection on the corresponding
	RJ-45 port (G1) or miniGBIC port (G2).
Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Switch		5

SRW208G - Front Panel

WebView Switches

Ports

1-8	The Switch is equipped with 8 auto-sensing, Ethernet network ports, which use RJ-45
	connectors. The Fast Ethernet ports support network speeds of 10Mbps or 100Mbps.
	They 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.
G1	The Gigabit Ethernet port supports network speeds of 10Mbps, 100Mbps, and 1000Mbps.
	It can operate in half and full-duplex modes. Auto-sensing technology enables the port to
	automatically detect the speed of the device connected to it (10Mbps, 100Mbps, or
	1000Mbps), and adjust its speed and duplex accordingly.
G2	The mini-GBIC (gigabit interface converter) port is a connection point for a mini-GBIC
	expansion module, so the Switch can be uplinked via fiber to another switch. The MiniGBIC
	port provides a link to a high-speed network segment or individual workstation at speeds
	of up to 1000Mbps.
	Use the Linksys MGBT1, MGBSX1, or MGBLH1 mini-GBIC modules with the Switch. The
	MGBSX1 and the MGBLH1 require fiber cabling with LC connectors, while the MGBT1
	requires a Category 5e Ethernet cable with an RJ-45 connector.
Console	The Console port is where you can connect a serial cable to a PC’s serial port for
	configuration using your PC’s HyperTerminal program. Refer to Chapter 4: Using the
	Console Interface for Configuration for more information.

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SRW208G - Front Panel

WebView Switches

SRW208L - Front Panel

The Switch's LEDs and ports are located on the front panel.

	Figure 2-3: Front Panel of the SRW208L
LEDs
System	Green. The SYSTEM LED lights up to indicate that the Switch is powered on.
Link/Act	Green. The LINK/ACT LED lights up to indicate a functional network link through the
	corresponding port (1 through 8, G1, or 100LX) with an attached device. It flashes to
	indicate that the Switch is actively sending or receiving data over that port.
100M	Orange. The 100M LED lights up to indicate a 100Mbps connection on the corresponding
	port (1 through 8).
Gigabit	Orange. The Gigabit LED lights up to indicate a Gigabit connection on the corresponding
	RJ-45 port (G1).
Ports
1-8	The Switch is equipped with 8 auto-sensing, Ethernet network ports, which use RJ-45
	connectors. The Fast Ethernet ports support network speeds of 10Mbps or 100Mbps.
	They 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.

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SRW208L - Front Panel

WebView Switches
G1	The mini-GBIC (gigabit interface converter) port is a connection point for a mini-GBIC
	expansion module, so the Switch can be uplinked via fiber to another switch. Each
	MiniGBIC port provides a link to a high-speed network segment or individual workstation at
	speeds of up to 1000Mbps.
	Use the Linksys MGBT1, MGBSX1, or MGBLH1 mini-GBIC modules with the Switch. The
	MGBSX1 and the MGBLH1 require fiber cabling with LC connectors, while the MGBT1
	requires a Category 5e Ethernet cable with an RJ-45 connector.
9	The 100LX port is where you can connect
Console	The Console port is where you can connect a serial cable to a PC’s serial port for
	configuration using your PC’s HyperTerminal program. Refer to Chapter 4: Using the
	Console Interface for Configuration for more information.

SRW208P, SRW208MP - Front Panel

The Switch's LEDs and ports are located on the front panel.

	Figure 2-4: Front Panel of the SRW208P
LEDs
System	Green. The SYSTEM LED lights up to indicate that the Switch is powered on.
Link/Act	Green. The LINK/ACT LED lights up to indicate a functional network link through the
	corresponding port (1 through 8) with an attached device. It flashes to indicate that the
	Switch is actively sending or receiving data over that port.
PoE	Orange. The PoE LED lights up to indicate a device is connected utilizing Power over
	Ethernet on the corresponding port (1 through 8).

Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Switch

NOTE: The SRW208P supports up to 4 ports at 15.4W or up to 8 ports at 7.5W.

The SRW208MP supports up to 8 ports at 15.4W.

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SRW208P, SRW208MP - Front Panel

WebView Switches
Gigabit	Orange. The Gigabit LED lights up to indicate a Gigabit connection on the corresponding
	RJ-45 port (G1 through G2).
Ports
1-8	The Switch is equipped with 8 auto-sensing, Ethernet network ports, which use RJ-45
	connectors. The Fast Ethernet ports support network speeds of 10Mbps or 100Mbps.
	They 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.
G1-G2	The Gigabit Ethernet ports support network speeds of 10Mbps, 100Mbps, and 1000Mbps.
	They 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, 100Mbps, or
	1000Mbps), and adjust its speed and duplex accordingly. The G1 and G2 RJ-45 ports are
	shared with the miniGBIC ports.
miniGBIC1/2	The mini-GBIC (gigabit interface converter) port is a connection point for a mini-GBIC
	expansion module, so the Switch can be uplinked via fiber to another switch. Each
	MiniGBIC port provides a link to a high-speed network segment or individual workstation at
	speeds of up to 1000Mbps.
	Use the Linksys MGBT1, MGBSX1, or MGBLH1 mini-GBIC modules with the Switch. The
	MGBSX1 and the MGBLH1 require fiber cabling with LC connectors, while the MGBT1
	requires a Category 5e Ethernet cable with an RJ-45 connector.
Console	The Console port is where you can connect a serial cable to a PC’s serial port for
	configuration using your PC’s HyperTerminal program. Refer to Chapter 4: Using the
	Console Interface for Configuration for more information.

Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Switch

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SRW208P, SRW208MP - Front Panel

WebView Switches

The Back Panel

The power port is located on the back panel of the Switch.

Figure 2-5: Back Panel of the SRW208

Power

The Power port is where you will connect the power cord.

NOTE: If you need to reset the Switch, unplug the power cord from the back of the Switch. Wait a few seconds and then reconnect it.

Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Switch

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The Back 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 below.

	Cable/DSL	Router	10/100	10/100	Wireless	Uplink via Fiber to	Administrator’s
Internet	Modem		Desktop	Notebook	Access Point	Switch	Notebook

Figure 3-1: Typical Network Configuration for the SRW208P

When you connect your network devices, make sure you don’t exceed the maximum cabling distances, which are listed in the following table:

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

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Overview

WebView Switches

Before You Install the Switch...

When you choose a location for the Switch, observe the following guidelines:

•Make sure that the Switch will be accessible and that the cables can be easily connected.

•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.

Placement Options

Before connecting cables to the Switch, first you will 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 wide, 1U high rack for rackmount placement.

Desktop Placement

1.Attach the rubber feet to the recessed areas on the bottom of the Switch.

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 the specifications.

4.Proceed to the section, “Connecting the Switch.”

Chapter 3: Connecting the Switch

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Before You Install the Switch...

WebView Switches

Rack-Mount Placement

To mount the Switch in any standard-sized, 19-inch wide, 1U high rack, follow these instructions:

1.Place the Switch on a hard flat surface with the front panel facing you.

2.Attach a rack–mount bracket to one side of the Switch with the supplied screws. Then attach the other bracket to the other side.

3.Make sure the brackets are properly attached to the Switch.

4.Use the appropriate screws (not included) to securely attach the brackets to your rack.

Proceed to the section, “Connecting the Switch.”

IMPORTANT: Make sure you use the screws supplied with the mounting brackets. Using the wrong screws could damage the Switch and would invalidate your warranty.

Figure 3-2: Attach the Brackets to the Switch

Figure 3-3: Mount the Switch in the Rack

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Placement Options

WebView Switches

Wall-Mount Placement

When mounting the Switch on the wall, the Switch should be mounted horizontally. The front panel should face either up or down (see Figure 3-4). The unit should not be positioned vertically when mounted (see Figure 3-5).

You will need two suitable screws to mount the Switch.

1.Determine where you want to mount the Switch. Ensure that the wall you use is smooth, flat, dry and sturdy and make sure the location is within reach of the power outlet.

2.Drill two holes into the wall. Make sure the holes are 3.7 inches (94 mm) apart. You can print the template from this page.

3.Insert a screw into each hole, and leave 3 mm of its head exposed.

4.Maneuver the Switch so the wall-mount slots line up with the two screws.

5.Place the wall-mount slots over the screws and slide the Switch down until the screws fit snugly into the wall-mount slots.

Congratulations! The Wall-Mount installation of the Switch is complete.

Print this page at 100% size, cut along the dotted line and place on the wall to drill precise spacing.

Figure 3-6: Wall-Mount Template

Chapter 3: Connecting the Switch

Figure 3-4: Proper Wall-Mount Orientation (Horizontal)

IMPORTANT: When wall-mounting the switch, be sure to mount it horizontally. Do not mount the switch vertically.

Figure 3-5: Incorrect Wall-Mount Orientation (Vertical)

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Placement Options

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Connecting the Switch

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.For 10/100Mbps devices, connect a Category 5 Ethernet network cable to one of the numbered ports on the Switch. For a 1000Mbps device, connect a Category 5e Ethernet network cable to one of the numbered ports on the Switch.

3.Connect the other end to a PC or other network device.

4.Repeat steps 2 and 3 to connect additional devices.

5.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.

6.If you will use the Switch’s console interface to configure the Switch, then connect the supplied serial cable to the Switch’s Console port, and tighten the captive retaining screws. Connect the other end to your PC’s serial port. (This PC must be running the VT100 terminal emulation software, such as HyperTerminal.)

7.Connect the supplied power cord to the Switch’s power port, and plug the other end into an electrical outlet.

IMPORTANT: Make sure you use the power cord that is supplied with the Switch. Use of a different power cord could damage the Switch.

8.Power on the network devices connected to the Switch. Each active port’s corresponding Link/Act LED will light up on the Switch. If a port has an active Gigabit connection, then its corresponding Gigabit LED will also light up.

If you will use the Switch’s console interface to configure the Switch, proceed to Chapter 4: Using the Console Interface for Configuration for directions.

If you will use the Switch’s Web-based Utility to configure the Switch, proceed to Chapter 5: Using the Web-based Utility for Configuration.

NOTE: If you need to reset the Switch, unplug the power cord from the back of the Switch. Wait a few seconds and then reconnect it.

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Chapter 4: Using the Console Interface for Configuration

Overview

The Switch features a menu-driven console interface for basic configuration of the Switch and management of your network. The Switch can be configured using CLI through the console interface or through a telnet connection. This chapter describes console interface configuration. Configuration can also be performed through the web utility, which is covered in the next chapter.

Configuring the HyperTerminal Application

Before you use the console interface, you will need to configure the HyperTerminal application on your PC.

Figure 4-1: Finding HyperTerminal

1. Click the Start button. Select Programs and choose Accessories. Select Communications. Select HyperTerminal from the options listed in this menu.

2. On the Connection Description screen, enter a name for this connection. In the example, the name of connection is SRW208. Select an icon for the application. Then, click the OK button.

3. On the Connect To screen, select a port to communicate with the Switch: COM1, COM2, or TCP/IP.

Figure 4-2: Connection Description

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4. Set the serial port settings as follows: Bits per second: 38400

Data bits: 8

Parity: None

Stop bits: 1

Flow control: None

Then, click the OK button.

Figure 4-4: COM1 Properties

Connecting to the Switch through a Telnet Session

Open a command line editor and enter telnet 192.168.1.254. Then, press the Enter key.

The Login screen will now appear. The first time you open the CLI interface, select Edit and hit Enter. Enter admin in the User Name field. Leave the Password field blank.

Press the Esc button and you will return to the login screen. Use the right arrow button to navigate to Execute

and press the Enter button to enter the CLI interface.

Figure 4-5: Telnet Login screen

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Configuring the Switch through the Console Interface

The console screens consist of a series of menus. Each menu has several options, which are listed vertically. You select a menu option when you highlight it; pressing the Enter key activates the highlighted option.

To navigate through the menus and actions of the console interface, use the up or down arrow keys to move up or down, and use the left or right arrow keys to move left or right. Use the Enter key to select a menu option, and use the Esc key to return to the previous selection. Menu options and any values entered or present will be highlighted. The bottom of the screen lists the actions available.

Switch Main Menu

The System Main Menu screen displays these choices:

1.System Configuration Information Menu

2.Port Status

3.Port Configuration

4.Help

0. Logout

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System Configuration Menu

On the System Configuration Menu screen, you have these choices:

1.System Information

2.Management Settings

3.User & Password Settings

4.Security Settings

Figure 4-7: System Configuration Menu

5.IP Configuration

6.File Management

7.Restore System Default Settings

8.Reboot System

0. Back to main menu

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