Linksys SRW2024P User Manual

24-Port 10/100/1000 Gigabit Switch

with Webview and PoE

USER GUIDE

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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

Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Switch 3

Front Panel 3
The Back Panel 4
The Side Panel 5
LAN Ports 5
The Gigabit Expansion Ports 5
The Console Port 6

Chapter 3: Connecting the Switch 7

Overview 7
Before You Install the Switch... 8
Placement Options 9
Connecting the Switch 9
Uplinking the Switch 10

Chapter 4: Using the Console Interface for Configuration 11

Overview 11
Configuring the HyperTerminal Application 11
Connecting to the Switch through a Telnet Session 12
Configuring the Switch through the Console Interface 13

Chapter 5: Using the Web-based Utility for Configuration 25

Overview 25
Accessing the Web-based Utility 25
Setup Tab - Summary 26
Setup Tab - Network Settings 27
Setup Tab - Time 28
Port Management Tab - Port Settings 29
Port Management Tab - Link Aggregation 31
Port Management Tab - LACP 33
Port Management Tab - PoE Power Settings 34
VLAN Management Tab - Create VLAN 35
VLAN Management Tab - Port Settings 35

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VLAN Management Tab - Ports to VLAN 36
VLAN Management Tab - VLAN to Ports 37
Statistics Tab - RMON Statistics 38
Statistics Tab - RMON History 39
Statistics Tab - RMON Alarm 40
Statistics Tab - RMON Events 42
Statistics Tab - Port Utilization 43
Statistics Tab - 802.1x Statistics 43
ACL Tab - IP Based ACL 44
ACL Tab - MAC Based ACL 46
Security Tab - ACL Binding 47
Security Tab - Authentication Servers 48
Security Tab - 802.1x Settings 49
Security Tab - Ports Security 51
Security Tab - HTTPS Settings 52
Security Tab - SSH Settings 53
SSH Host-Key Settings 54
QoS Tab 55
QoS Tab - CoS Settings 55
QoS Tab - Queue Settings 56
QoS Tab - DSCP Settings 57
QoS Tab - Diffserv Settings 57
QoS Tab - Diffserv Port Binding 60
QoS Tab - Bandwidth 60
Spanning Tree Tab 61
Spanning Tree Tab - Global Settings 61
Spanning Tree Tab - STP Settings 62
Spanning Tree Tab - STP Port Settings 63
Multicast Tab - Global Settings 66
Multicast Tab - Static Member Ports 67
Multicast Tab - Static Router Ports 67
Multicast Tab - Member Ports Query 68
Admin Tab - User Authentication 69
Admin Tab - SNMP 71
Admin Tab - Log 72
Admin Tab - Port Mirroring 74

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Admin Tab - Cable Test 75
Admin Tab - Save Configuration 76
Admin Tab - Jumbo Frame 76
Admin Tab - Reboot 78
Admin Tab - Factory Default 78

Appendix A: About Gigabit Ethernet and Fiber Optic Cabling 79

Gigabit Ethernet 79
Fiber Optic Cabling 79

Appendix B: Windows Help 80
Appendix C: Downloading using Xmodem 81

Startup Menu Procedures 81

Appendix D: Glossary 83
Appendix E: Specifications 90
Appendix F: Warranty Information 94
Appendix G: Regulatory Information 95
Appendix H: Contact Information 101

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List of Figures

Figure 2-1: Front Panel 3
Figure 2-2: Back Panel 4
Figure 2-3: Side Panel 5
Figure 3-1: Typical Network Configuration for the SRW2024P 7
Figure 3-2: Attach the Brackets to the Switch 9
Figure 3-3: Mount the Switch in the Rack 9
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: Telnet Login Screen 12
Figure 4-6: Switch Main Menu 13
Figure 4-7: System Configuration Menu 14
Figure 4-8: System Information Menu 15
Figure 4-9: Versions 15
Figure 4-10: General System Information 15
Figure 4-11: Management Settings Menu 16
Figure 4-12: Serial Port Configuration 16
Figure 4-13: User & Password Settings 17
Figure 4-14: IP Configuration Menu 17
Figure 4-15: IP Address Configuration 17
Figure 4-16: HTTP/HTTPS 18
Figure 4-17: SNMP 18
Figure 4-18: Ping Test 19
Figure 4-19: File Management 19
Figure 4-20: Restore System Default Settings 20
Figure 4-21: Reboot System 20
Figure 4-22: Back to Main Menu 20

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Figure 4-23: Port Status 21
Figure 4-24: Port Configuration 21
Figure 4-25: System PoE Configuration 22
Figure 4-26: Power Configuration 22
Figure 4-27: Power Port Status 22
Figure 4-28: Port PoE Configuration 23
Figure 4-29: Help 23
Figure 4-30: Log Out 23
Figure 5-1: Login Screen 25
Figure 5-2: Setup - Summary 26
Figure 5-3: Setup - Network Settings 27
Figure 5-4: Setup - Time 28
Figure 5-5: Port Management - Port Settings 29
Figure 5-6: Port Settings - Port Setting Detail 30
Figure 5-7: Port Management - Link Aggregration 32
Figure 5-8: Link Aggregation - Link Aggregation Select Member 32
Figure 5-9: Link Aggregation - Link Aggregation Detail 32
Figure 5-10: Port Management - LACP 33
Figure 5-11: Port Management - PoE Power Settings 34
Figure 5-12: VLAN Management - Create VLAN 35
Figure 5-13: VLAN Management - Port Settings 35
Figure 5-14: VLAN Management - Ports to VLAN 36
Figure 5-15: VLAN Management - VLAN to Ports 37
Figure 5-16: VLAN to Ports - Join VLAN 37
Figure 5-17: Statistics - RMON Statistics 38
Figure 5-18: Statistics - RMON History 39
Figure 5-19: RMON History Table 40
Figure 5-20: Statistics - RMON Alarm 40
Figure 5-21: Statistics - RMON Events 42
Figure 5-22: Statistics - RMON Events - Log Table 42

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Figure 5-23: Statistics - Port Utilization 43
Figure 5-24: Statistics - 802.1x Statistics 43
Figure 5-25: ACL - IP Based ACL 44
Figure 5-26: ACL - Mac Based ACL 46
Figure 5-27: Security - ACL Binding 47
Figure 5-28: Security - Athentication Servers 48
Figure 5-29: Security - 802.1x Settings 49
Figure 5-1: Security - 802.1x Settings - Port Settings 50
Figure 5-30: Security - Ports Security 51
Figure 5-31: Security - HTTPS Settings 52
Figure 5-32: Security - Management ACL 52
Figure 5-33: Security - SSH Settings 53
Figure 5-34: Security - SSH Host-Key Settings 54
Figure 5-35: QoS - CoS Settings 55
Figure 5-36: QoS - Queue Settings 56
Figure 5-37: QoS - DSCP Settings 57
Figure 5-38: QoS - Diffserv Settings 57
Figure 5-39: QoS - Diffserv Settings - Edit Class Element 58
Figure 5-40: QoS - Diffserv Settings - Edit Policy Element 59
Figure 5-41: QoS - Diffserv Port Binding 60
Figure 5-42: QoS - Bandwidth 60
Figure 5-43: Spanning Tree - Global Settings 61
Figure 5-44: Spanning Tree - STP Settings 62
Figure 5-45: Spanning Tree - STP Port Settings 63
Figure 5-46: Multicast - Global Settings 66
Figure 5-47: Multicast - Static Member Ports 67
Figure 5-48: Multicast - Static Router Ports 67
Figure 5-49: SNMP - Member Ports Query 68
Figure 5-50: Router Ports Query 68
Figure 5-51: Admin - User Authentication 69

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Figure 5-52: Admin - Forwarding Database 70
Figure 5-53: Admin - SNMP 71
Figure 5-54: Admin - Log 72
Figure 5-55: Admin - Log - Flash Logging 73
Figure 5-56: Admin - Log - Memory Logging 73
Figure 5-57: Admin - Port Mirroring 74
Figure 5-58: Admin - Cable Test 75
Figure 5-59: Admin - Ping 75
Figure 5-60: Admin - Save Configuration 76
Figure 5-61: Admin - Jumbo Frame 76
Figure 5-62: Admin - Firmware Upgrade 77
Figure 5-63: Admin - HTTP Upgrade 77
Figure 5-64: Admin - Reboot 78
Figure 5-65: Admin - Factory Defaults 78
Figure C-1: Interface 81
Figure C-2: Send File 81
Figure C-3: Browse 82
Figure C-4: Sending File 82

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Chapter 1: Introduction

Welcome

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.

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.

Chapter 1: Introduction
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
Welcome

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Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Switch

Front Panel

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

Figure 2-1: Front Panel

LEDs

System Green. The System LED lights green to indicate the power is being supplied to the Switch.

Lights orange to indicate that the Switch’s power-on-self-test (POST) is in progress.
Flashes orange to indicate that the POST has failed.

Link/Act (1-24) Orange. The Link/Act LED lights orange to indicate a functional 1000Mbps network link

through the corresponding port (1 through 24) with an attached device.

Green. The Link/Act LED lights green to indicate a functional 10/100Mbps network link.
Flashes to indicate that the Switch is actively sending or receiving data over that port.

PoE Orange. The PoE LED lights orange to indicate a powered device is connected to the

corresponding port (1 through 24). Flashes to indicate that the Switch is actively sending
power over that port.

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Front Panel

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Ports

LAN (1-24) The LAN (Local Area Network) ports connect to Ethernet network devices, such as

other switches or routers.

MiniGBIC (12) /MiniGBIC (24)The Switch is equipped with two mini-GBIC ports. The miniGBIC (gigabit interface

converter) port is a connection point for a miniGBIC expansion module, so the
Switch can be uplinked via fiber to another switch. If a Gigabit mini-GBIC port is
being used, the associated LAN port (12 and/or 24) cannot be used. They link to
high-speed network peripheral system or clients at speeds of 1000Mbps.

Use the Linksys MGBT1, MGBSX1, or MGBLH1 miniGBIC 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.

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 connect the power cord.

Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Switch
The Back Panel

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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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.

LAN Ports

The Switch is equipped with twenty-four auto-sensing RJ-45 LAN ports. These RJ-45 ports support network
speeds of either 10Mbps, 100Mbps or 1000Mbps, 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, 100Mbps
or 1000Mbps), and adjust its speed and duplex accordingly.

The Switch’s RJ-45 ports also support the IEEE 802.3af Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) standard that enables DC
power to be supplied to attached devices using wires in the connecting twisted-pair cable. Any 802.3af­compliant device attached to a port can directly draw power from the Switch over the twisted-pair cable without
requiring its own separate power source. This capability gives network administrators centralized power control
for devices such as IP phones and wireless access points, which translates into greater network availability. For
each attached 802.3af-compliant device, the Switch automatically senses the load and dynamically supplies the
required power. The Switch delivers power to a device using the two data wire pairs in the twisted-pair cable.
Each port can provide up to 15.4 W of power at the standard -48 VDC voltage.To connect a device to a port, you
will need to use Category 5 (or better) network cable.

The Gigabit Expansion Ports

The Switch is equipped with two miniGBIC ports that have shared Gigabit Ethernet ports (12 and 24) which
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 using a mini-GBIC port, you will need to install an MGBT1, MGBSX2, or MGBLH1 Gigabit expansion

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The Side Panel

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module and use Category 5e cabling or fiber optic cabling. For more information on fiber optic cabling, refer to
“Fiber Optic Cabling” in Appendix B.

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 Console Port

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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.

Figure 3-1: Typical Network Configuration for the SRW2024P

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)

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Overview

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*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).

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.

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Before You Install the Switch...

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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.”

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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Placement Options

Figure 3-3: Mount the Switch in the Rack

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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. If pre-standard or 802.3af-compliant PoE devices are
connected to the Switch’s 10/100/1000 ports, the Switch automatically supplies the required power.

5. If you are using a miniGBIC port, then connect a miniGBIC module to a miniGBIC 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 a VT100 terminal emulation software, such as HyperTerminal.)

IMPORTANT: Make sure you 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 network devices connected to the Switch. Each active port’s corresponding Link/Act LED will
light up on the Switch.

Uplinking the Switch

To uplink the Switch, connect one end of a Category 5 (or better) Ethernet network cable into one of the 24 gigabit
ports, and then connect the other end of the cable into the peripheral device’s uplink port. MDI/MDIX will
automatically detect the speed and cable type.

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.

Chapter 3: Connecting the Switch
Uplinking the Switch

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.

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 SRW2048P. 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 4-1: Finding HyperTerminal

Chapter 4: Using the Console Interface for Configuration
Overview

Figure 4-2: Connection Description

Figure 4-3: Connect To

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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.

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.

Figure 4-4: COM1 Properties

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.

Chapter 4: Using the Console Interface for Configuration
Connecting to the Switch through a Telnet Session

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. PoE Configuration

5. Help

0. Logout

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Configuring the Switch through the Console Interface

Figure 4-6: Switch Main Menu

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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. IP Configuration

5. File Management

6. Restore System Default Settings

7. Reboot System

0. Back to Main Menu

Figure 4-7: System Configuration Menu

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Configuring the Switch through the Console Interface

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System Information

Using this screen, you can check the Switch’s firmware versions and general system information.

Versions

The Versions screen displays the Switch’s boot, software, loader, and hardware firmware versions.

Figure 4-8: System Information Menu

General Information

The General System Information screen displays the Switch’s description, System Up Time, System MAC Address,
System Contact, System Name, and System Location.

Select Edit and press the Enter key to make changes. When your changes are complete, press the Esc key to
return to the Action menu. Select Save and press the Enter key to save your changes. To exit, select Quit and
press the Enter key.

Chapter 4: Using the Console Interface for Configuration
Configuring the Switch through the Console Interface

Figure 4-9: Versions

Figure 4-10: General System Information

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Management Settings

From the Management Settings screen, you can set Serial Port Session Configuration.

Serial Port Configuration

On the Serial Port Configuration screen, the Switch’s baud rate is displayed.

Select Edit and press the Enter key to make changes. Toggle to the desired speed and when your changes are
complete, press the Esc key to return to the Action menu. Select Save and press the Enter key to save your
changes. To exit, select Quit and press the Enter key.

Figure 4-11: Management Settings Menu

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Configuring the Switch through the Console Interface

Figure 4-12: Serial Port Configuration

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User & Password Settings

From this screen, you can administer the user names and passwords of those accessing the Switch.

Select Edit and press the Enter key to make changes. When your changes are complete, press the Esc key to
return to the Action menu. Select Save and press the Enter key to save your changes. To exit, select Quit and
press the Enter key.

NOTE: The Username & Password Settings screen can also
be used to set passwords for other users.

IP Configuration

The IP Configuration screen displays these choices: the Switch’s IP Address Settings, HTTP/HTTPS, SNMP, and
Network Diagnostics.

IP Address Configuration

The Switch’s IP information is displayed here.

Figure 4-13: User & Password Settings

IP Address. The IP Address of the Switch is displayed. (The default IP address is 192.168.1.254.) Verify that the

address you enter is correct and does not conflict with another device on the network.

Subnet Mask. The subnet mask of the Switch is displayed.

Default Gateway. The IP address of your network’s default gateway is displayed.

Management VLAN. The VLAN ID number is displayed. Set the ID number of the Management VLAN. This is the

only VLAN through which you can gain management access to the Switch. By default, all ports on the Switch are
members of VLAN 1, so a management station can be connected to any port on the Switch. If other VLANs are
configured and you change the Management VLAN, you may lose management access to the Switch. In this case,
you should reconnect the management station to a port that is a member of the Management VLAN.

IP Mode. Choose to have either a user-defined IP address or to have it assigned by DHCP or BOOTP.

Select Edit to make changes. When your changes are complete, press the Esc key to return to the Action menu,
and select Save to save your changes.

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Configuring the Switch through the Console Interface

Figure 4-14: IP Configuration Menu

Figure 4-15: IP Address Configuration

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HTTP/HTTPS

The HTTP/HTTPS screen allows you to set the Hyper Text Transfer Protocol server (web server) information for the
Switch.

HTTP Server. Enable or disable the Switch’s HTTP server function.

HTTP Server port. Set the TCP port that HTTP packets are sent and received from.

HTTPS Server. Enable or disable the Secure HTTP server function of the Switch.

HTTPS Server port. Set the TCP port that the HTTPS packets are sent and received from.

Select Edit and press the Enter key to make changes. When your changes are complete, press the Esc key to
return to the Action menu. Select Save and press the Enter key to save your changes. To exit, select Quit and
press the Enter key.

SNMP

Figure 4-16: HTTP/HTTPS

The SNMP screen allows you to set the Switch’s SNMP settings.

SNMP Server. Enable or Disable the SNMP function for the Switch.

SNMP Server Port. Set the TCP port that will be used for sending and receiving SNMP packets.

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Figure 4-17: SNMP

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Network Diagnostics

The Network Configuration Screen allows you to use Ping to test network connectivity. The Ping screen displays
the IP address of the location you want to contact.

Select Edit to change the IP address, and select Execute to begin the ping test.

After the ping test is complete, the Ping screen displays the IP address, status, and statistics of the ping test.

Select Edit and press the Enter key to make changes. When your changes are complete, press the Esc key to
return to the Action menu. Select Save and press the Enter key to save your changes. To exit, select Quit and
press the Enter key.

File Management

Figure 4-18: Ping Test

The File Management screen allows you to upload or download files, such as the startup configuration, boot, or
image file, using a TFTP server.

Select Edit to change the settings. When your changes are complete, press the Esc key to return to the Action
menu, and select Execute to upload or download the designated file.

If you are downloading a new boot image, please follow these steps:

1. Download the new boot code. DO NOT RESET THE DEVICE!

2. Download the new software image.

3. Reset the device now.

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Figure 4-19: File Management

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Restore System Default Settings

To restore the Switch back to the factory default settings, select Restore System Default Settings and press the
Enter key. You will be asked if you want to continue. Press the y key to restore the Switch’s default settings, or
press the n key to cancel.

Reboot System

Select Reboot System and press the Enter key if you want to restart the Switch. You will be asked if you want to
continue. Press the y key to reboot the Switch, or press the n key to cancel. After the Switch has rebooted, the
Switch Main Menu screen will appear.

Figure 4-20: Restore System Default Settings

Back to Main Menu

Select Back to Main Menu and press the Enter key if you want to return to the Switch Main Menu screen.

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Figure 4-21: Reboot System

Figure 4-22: Back to Main Menu

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Port Status

On the Switch Main Menu screen, select Port Status and press the Enter key if you want to view the status
information for the Switch’s ports.

The Port Status screen displays the port numbers, their status, Link status, speed and duplex mode, and status of
flow control, which is the flow of packet transmissions.

If you want to change any settings for a port, you must use the Port Configuration screen.

Port Configuration

On the Switch Main Menu screen, select Port Configuration and press the Enter key if you want to configure the
Switch’s ports.

The Port Configuration screen displays the port numbers, their status, auto-negotiation status, speed and duplex
mode, and status of flow control, which is the flow of packet transmissions.

Select Edit and press the Enter key to make changes. When your changes are complete, press the Esc key to
return to the Action menu. Select Save and press the Enter key to save your changes. To exit, select Quit and
press the Enter key.

You can use the Port Configuration screen to enable or disable an interface, set auto-negotiation and the interface
capabilities to advertise or manually fix the speed, duplex mode, and flow control.

Enable. Allows you to manually enable or disable an interface. You can disable an interface due to abnormal
behavior (for example, excessive collisions), and then enable it again, once the problem has been resolved. You
may also disable an interface for security reasons.

Auto-negotiation (Port Capabilities). Allows auto-negotiation to be enabled/disabled. When auto-negotiation is
enabled, you need to specify the capabilities to be advertised. When auto-negotiation is disabled, you can force
the settings for speed, mode, and flow control. The following capabilities are supported:

• 10half – Supports 10 Mbps half-duplex operation

• 10full – Supports 10 Mbps full-duplex operation

• 100half – Supports 100 Mbps half-duplex operation

• 100full – Supports 100 Mbps full-duplex operation

• 1000full – Supports 1000 Mbps full-duplex operation

(Default: Auto-negotiation enabled; Advertised capabilities for 100Base-TX – 10half, 10full, 100half, 100full;
1000Base-T – 10half, 10full, 100half, 100full, 1000full; 1000Base-SX/LX/LH (SFP) – 1000full;
100Base-FX (SFP) – 100full

Figure 4-23: Port Status

NOTE: When downloading a configuration file, be sure

that it is a valid configuration file. If you have edited the
file, ensure that only valid entries have been configured.

Figure 4-24: Port Configuration

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