How it Works
NETGEAR
Loading...
GS700TP
Administration Manual
251 pgs6.5 Mb0
Administration Manual
216 pgs3.94 Mb0
Installation Manual
36 pgs620.14 Kb0
Installation Manual
41 pgs444.3 Kb0
Software User Manual
184 pgs6.11 Mb0
User Manual
188 pgs4.64 Mb0
Table of contents
Loading...

NETGEAR GS700TP User Manual

Download

GS700TP Smart Switch Software Administration Manual

NETGEAR, Inc.
4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA
202-10242-02 December 2007
© 2007 by NETGEAR, Inc. All Rights reserved
Trademarks
NETGEAR and the NETGEAR logo are registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are registered trademarks and Vista is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
Statement of Conditions
In the interest of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this document without notice.
NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein. Information is subject to change without notice.
Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer
It is hereby certified that the GS700TP Gigabit PoE Smart Switch has been suppressed in accordance with the conditions set out in the BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 and Vfg 46/1992. The operation of some equipment (for example, test transmitters) in accordance with the regulations may, however, be subject to certain restrictions. Please refer to the notes in the operating instructions.
The Federal Office for Telecommunications Approvals has been notified of the placing of this equipment on the market and has been granted the right to test the series for compliance with the regulations.
Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) Statement
This equipment is in the first category (information equipment to be used in commercial and/or industrial areas) and conforms to the standards set by the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Data Processing Equipment and Electronic Office Machines that are aimed at preventing radio interference in commercial and/or industrial areas.
Consequently, when this equipment is used in a residential area or in an adjacent area thereto, radio interference may be caused to equipment such as radios and TV receivers.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice: Radio Frequency Notice
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This device may not cause harmful interference. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
NOTE: This equipment 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 equipment 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 equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
ii
v1.0, December 2007
GS700TP Smart Switch Software Administration Manual
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the int erference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
EU Statement of Compliance
The NETGEAR GS700TP Gigabit PoE Smart Switch is compliant with the following EU Council Directives: 89/336/ EEC and LVD 73/23/EEC. Compliance is verified by testing to the following standards: EN55022 Class A, EN55024 and EN60950-1.
Warning: This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this produ ct may cause radio interference,
in which case the user may be required to take appropriate measures.
Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations
This digital apparatus (NETGEAR GS700TP Smart Switch) does not exceed the Class A limits for radio-noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique du ministère des Communications
Cet appareil numérique (NETGEAR GS700TP Smart Switch) respecte les limites de bruits radioélectriques visant les appareils numériques de classe A prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique du ministère des Communications du Canada.
Customer Support
For assistance with installing and configuring your NETGEAR system or for questions or problems following installation:
• Check the NETGEAR Web page at http://www.NETGEAR.com/support
• Call Technical Support in North America at 1-888-NETGEAR. If you are outside North America, please refer to the phone numbers listed on the Support Information Card that was included with your switch.
• Email Technical Support at support@NETGEAR.com.
• Defective or damaged merchandise can be returned to your point-of-purchase representative.
Internet/World Wide Web
NETGEAR maintains a World Wide Web home page that you can access at the uniform resource locator (URL) http:// www.NETGEAR.com. A direct connection to the Internet and a Web browser such as Internet Explorer or Netscape are required.
v1.0, December 2007
iii
FCC Requirements for Operation in the United States
FCC Information to User: This product does not contain any user-serviceable components and is to be used with
approved antennas only. Any product changes or modifications will invalidate all applicable regulatory certifications and approvals
FCC Guidelines for Human Exposur e: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for
an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 cm between the radiator and your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
FCC Declaration Of Conformity: W e , NETGEAR, Inc., 4500 Great Americ a Parkway, Santa Clara, CA 95054,
declare under our sole responsibility that the model GS700TP Gigabit PoE Smart Switch complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: a) This device may not cause harmful interference and b) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.”
Product and Publication Details
Model Number: GS700TP Publication Date: December 2007 Product Family: Smart Switch Product Name: GS700TP Gigabit PoE Smart Switch Home or Business Product: Business Language: English Publication Part Number: 202-10242-02 Publication Version Number: 1.0
iv
v1.0, December 2007

Contents

About This Manual
Who Should Use this Book ............................................................................................... ix
How to Use This Book ...................................................................................................... ix
Conventions, Formats, and Scope ....................................................................................x
How to Use This Manual .................................................................................................. xi
How to Print this Manual ...................................................................................................xii
Revision History ..................... ... ... .... ... ... ... .......................................... .... ... ... ... ... .... ... ... ....xii
Chapter 1 Getting Started with Switch Management
System Requirements ....................................................................................................1-1
Switch Management Interface ...................................................................... ..................1-2
Network with a DHCP Server .........................................................................................1-3
Network without a DHCP Server ....................................................................................1-5
Web Access ........................................................... ... .... ... ... ... .... .....................................1-7
Additional Utilities ......................................... ............................................. ... ..................1-8
Chapter 2 Introduction to the Web Browser Interface
Logging Into the NETGEAR Home Screen ....................................................................2-1
Using the NETGEAR Web Management System Options .............................................2-3
Chapter 3 Managing System Settings
Using the System Settings Utility ....................................................................................3-1
Management ....................................... ................ ................ ................ ................ ............3-1
Device View ....................................................................................................................3-7
PoE ..................................... .......................................... .......................................... ........3-7
SNMP ...........................................................................................................................3-13
Chapter 4 Configuring Switching Settings
Configuring Switching Settings .......................................................................................4-1
Contents v
v1.0, December 2007
Ports ...............................................................................................................................4-1
LAG ................................................................................................................................4-4
VLAN ............................................................................................................................4-14
Voice VLAN .............................. ... .... ... ... ... .... .......................................... ... ... ... ... ..........4-21
STP ..................................... ............. ............. ............ ............. ............. ............. .............4-26
Multicast .......................................................................................................................4-33
Address Table ...............................................................................................................4-42
Chapter 5 Configuring QoS
Configuring the Basic and Advanced QoS Settings .......................................................5-1
CoS ..................................... ............. ............. ............ ............. ............. ............. ...............5-1
Chapter 6 Managing Security
Setting Security Configuration Options ...........................................................................6-1
Management Security .....................................................................................................6-1
Port Authentication ....................................... ... ... ... ... .... ............................................. ... ..6-7
Traffic Control . .................................................................................... .... ... ... ... ... .... ... ...6-13
ACL ..................................... ............. ............. ............ ............. ............. ............. .............6-17
Chapter 7 Monitoring the Switch
Setting Monitoring Options .................................... ... .... ............................................. ... ..7-1
Logs ....................................... ............................................. ............................................7-1
RMON .................................... ................ ................ ................ ................. ................ ........7-9
Port Mirroring ................................... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... .... ... .......................................... ...7-22
Chapter 8 Maintenance
Using the Maintenance Options ......... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ........................8-1
Reset ..............................................................................................................................8-1
Upload ............................................................................................................................8-3
Download ..................................... ................. ................ ................ ................ ..................8-4
File Management ............................................................................................................8-5
Troubleshooting ............................................... ............................................................... 8-6
Chapter 9 Online Help
Online Help .................................. .... ... ... ... .... ... .......................................... ... ... ... .... ... .....9-1
vi Contents
v1.0, December 2007
GS700TP Smart Switch Software Administration Manual
Support ............................................................................... ............................................9-1
User Guide ......... ... ... ... .......................................... ... .... ... ... ... .... .....................................9-2
Appendix A Default Settings
Index
Contents vii
v1.0, December 2007
viii Contents
v1.0, December 2007

About This Manual

The NETGEAR® GS700TP Smart Switch Software Administration Manual describes how to install, configure, operate, and troubleshoot the GS700TP Gigabit PoE Smart Switch using its included software. This book describes the software configuration procedures and explains the options available within those procedures.

Who Should Use this Book

The information in this manual is intended for readers with intermediate to advanced system management skills.
This document was created primarily for the system administrator who wishes to install and configure the GS700TP Smart Switch in a network. This user guide assumes that the reader has a general understanding of switch platforms and a basic knowledge of Ethernet and networking concepts. To install this switch, it is not necessary to understand and use all of its capabilities. Once basic configuration is performed, the switch operates using the remaining factory default parameters. However, a greater level of configuration—anywhere from the basic up to the maximum possible—will allow your network the full benefit of the switch’s features. The web interface simplifies this configuration at all levels.

How to Use This Book

This document describes configuration commands for the GS700TP Smart Switch software. The commands can all be accessed from the Web interface.
• Chapter 1, “Getting Started with Switch Management” describes how to use the SmartWizard Discovery utility to set up your switch so that you can communicate with it.
• Chapter 2, “Introduction to the Web Browser Interface” introduces the Web browser interface.
• Chapter 3, “Managing System Settings” describes how to configure the System functions.
• Chapter 4, “Configuring Switching Settings” describes how to configure the Switching functions.
• Chapter 5, “Configuring QoS” describes how to configure QoS functions.
v1.0, December 2007
ix
• Chapter 6, “Managing Security” describes how to configure security.
• Chapter 7, “Monitoring the Switch” describes how to configure switch monitoring.
• Chapter 8, “Maintenance” describes the firmware upgrade procedure and reset functions.
• Chapter 9, “Online Help” describes how to obtain online help and support.
• Appendix A, “Default Settings” gives GS700TP Smart Switch specifications and lists default feature values.
Note: Refer to the product release notes for the GS700TP Smart Switch Software
application level code. The release notes detail the platform specific functionality of the Switching, SNMP, Config, and Management packages.

Conventions, Formats, and Scope

The conventions, formats, and scope of this manual are described in the following paragraphs:
• Typographical Conventions. This manual uses the following typographical conventions:
Italics Emphasis, books, CDs, file and server names, extensions Bold User input, IP addresses, GUI screen text Fixed Command prompt, CLI text, code
italics URL links
• Formats. This manual uses the following formats to highlight special messages:
Note: This format is used to highlight information of importance or special interest.
Tip: This format is used to highlight a procedure that will save time or resources.
Warning: Ignoring this type of note may result in a malfunction or damage to the
equipment.
x About This Manual
v1.0, December 2007
GS700TP Smart Switch Software Administration Manual
Danger: This is a safety warning. Failure to take heed of this notice may result in
personal injury or death.
• Scope. This manual is written for the GS700TP Smart Switch according to these specifications:
Product Version GS700TP Gigabit PoE Smart Switch Manual Publication Date November 2007
.
Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. website at
http://www.netgear.com/support.

How to Use This Manual

The HTML version of this manual includes the following:
• Buttons and for browsing forwards or backwards through the manual one page at a time.
• A button that displays the table of contents and a button. Double-click on a link in the table of contents or index to navigate directly to where the topic is described in the manual.
• A button to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. online knowledge base for the product model.
• Links to PDF versions of the full manual and individual chapters.
About This Manual xi
v1.0, December 2007

How to Print this Manual

To print this manual, select one of the following options:
• Printing a Page from HTML. Each page in the HTML version of the manual is dedicated to a major topic. Select File > Print from the browser menu to print the page contents.
• Printing from PDF. Your computer must have the free Adobe Acrobat reader installed in order to view and print PDF files. The Acrobat reader is available on the Adobe Web site at
http://www.adobe.com.
– Printing a PDF Chapter.
• Click the PDF of This Chapter link at the top left of any page in the chapter you want to print. The PDF version of the chapter you were viewing opens in a browser window.
• Click the print icon in the upper left of your browser window.
– Printing a PDF version of the Complete Manual.
• Click the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of any page in the manual. The PDF version of the complete manual opens in a browser window.
• Click the print icon in the upper left of your browser window.
Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of paper, you can
save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature.

Revision History

Part Number
202-10242-01 1.0 May 2007 Product created 202-10242-02 1.0 December 2007 Feature update
xii About This Manual
Version Number
Date Description
v1.0, December 2007
Chapter 1
Getting Started with Switch Management
This section provides an overview of switch management, including the methods you can choose to start managing your NETGEAR GS700TP Gigabit PoE Smart Switch. It also leads you through the steps necessary to get started, using the SmartWizard Discovery utility. The section includes this information under the following menu options:
• “System Requirements”
• “Switch Management Interface”
• “Network with a DHCP Server”
• “Network without a DHCP Server”
• “Web Access”
• “Additional Utilities”

System Requirements

The following hardware and software facilities are required to run the applications described in this manual:
• Network facilities: – Ethernet network with or without DHCP server as appropriate – Ethernet cable to connect the switch to a PC
• For running the SmartWizard Discovery utility and local or remote Web Management: – IBM-type PC with CD drive: RAM size and disk specification are not critical – OS software: Microsoft Windows Vista, Windows XP, or Windows 2000 – Desktop computer running Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or later or Netscape Navigator
6.0 or later, or equivalent
v1.0, December 2007
1-1
Note: For complete hardware installation instructions, refer to the GS700TP S mart Switch
Hardware Installation Manual included on your Resource CD, or go to
http://www.netgear.com/support.

Switch Management Interface

Your NETGEAR GS700TP Gigabit PoE Smart Switch contains an embedded web server and management software for managing and monitoring switch functions. This switch operates as a simple switch without using the management software. The management software enables you to configure more advanced features, and consequently improve switch efficiency as well as overall network performance.
Web-Bas ed Management enables you to monitor, configure, and control your switch remotely using a common web browser, instead of having to use expensive and complicated SNMP software products. Simply by using your web br owser, you can monitor the performance of your switch and optimize network configuration. Using your browser, for example, you can set up VLANs, traffic priority, and configure port trunking.
In addition, NETGEAR provides the SmartWizard Discovery utility with this product. This program runs under Microsoft Windows XP or Windows 2000 and provides a “front end” that discovers the switches on your network segment. When you power up your switch for the first time, the SmartWizard Discovery utility enables you to configure its basic network parameters without prior knowledge of IP address or subnet mask. Following such configuration, this program leads you into the Web Management interface.
Some features of the SmartWizard Discovery utility and Web Management interface are shown in the table below.
1-2 Getting Started with Switch Management
v1.0, December 2007
GS700TP Smart Switch Software Administration Manual
Table 1-1. Switch Management Methods
Management Method Features
SmartWizard Discovery utility No IP address or subnet mask setup needed
Discover all switches on the network User-friendly interface under Microsoft Windows Firmware upgrade capability Password change feature Provides entry to web configuration of switch
Web browser interface Password protection
Ideal for configuring the switch remotely Compatible with Internet Explorer and Netscape Navigator on any platform Extensive switch configuration possible Configuration backup and restore Can be accessed from any location via the switch’s IP address Intuitive browser interface Most visually appealing
For a more detailed discussion of the SmartWizard Discovery utility, continue with this section:
“Network with a DHCP Server” or “Network without a DHCP Server”. For a detailed discussion
of the Web Browser Interface, see Chapter 2, “Introduction to the Web Browser Interface”.

Network with a DHCP Server

To install the switch in a network with a DHCP server, proceed as follows:
1. Connect the GS700TP Smart Switch to a DHCP network.
2. Power on the switch by connecting its AC-DC power adapter.
3. Install the SmartWizard Discovery utility, located on the switch installation CD, on your
computer.
4. Start the SmartWizard Discovery utility.
5. Click Discover for the SmartWizard Discovery utility to find your GS700TP Gigabit PoE
Smart Switch. You should see a screen similar to that shown below.
Getting Started with Switch Management 1-3
v1.0, December 2007
.
Figure 1-1
6. Note the displayed IP address assigned by the DHCP server. You will need this value to access the switch directly from a web browser (without using the SmartWizard Discovery utility).
7. Select your switch by highlighting the name of the switch. Then click Web Access. The discovery utility displays a login window similar to the following:
Figure 1-2
8. Use your web browser to manage your switch. The default password is password. Then use this screen to proceed to management of the switch covered in Chapter 2, “Introduction to the
Web Browser Interface” .
1-4 Getting Started with Switch Management
v1.0, December 2007
GS700TP Smart Switch Software Administration Manual

Network without a DHCP Server

This section describes how to set up your switch in a network without a DHCP server, and is divided into the following tasks:
• Manually assign network parameters for your switch
• Configure the NIC settings on the host PC
• Log in to the web-based switch management utility

Manually Assigning Network Parameters

If your network has no DHCP service, you must assign a static IP address to your switch. You can also assign the switch a static IP address even if your network has DHCP service. Proceed as follows:
1. Connect the GS700TP Gigabit PoE Smart Switch to your existing network.
2. Power on the switch by plugging in the AC-DC power adapter. The default IP is
192.168.0.239.
3. Install the SmartWizard Discovery utility on your computer. The SmartWizard Discovery utility is located on the switch installation CD.
4. Start the SmartWizard Discovery utility.
5. Click Discover for the SmartWizard Discovery utility to find your GS700TP Gigabit PoE
Smart Switch. You should see a screen similar to that shown in Figure 1-1.
6. Click Configuration Setting. A screen similar to that shown below appears.
Getting Started with Switch Management 1-5
v1.0, December 2007
.
Figure 1-3
7. Select Disable to disable DHCP.
8. The default IP address is 192.168.0.239 and the default subnet mask is 255.255.255.0. If you
want different values, enter the switch IP address, gateway IP address and subnet mask.
9. Type your password and click Set. Please ensure that your PC and the GS700TP Gigabit PoE Smart Switch are in the same subnet. Note the settings for later use.

NIC Setting on the Host that Accesses the GS700TP Gigabit PoE Smart Switch

The settings of your Network Interface Card (NIC) under MS Windows OS are made with entries into Windows screens similar to the ones shown below. For comparison, the settings screens of the switch are also shown although they do not appear in the Windows view.
1-6 Getting Started with Switch Management
v1.0, December 2007
GS700TP Smart Switch Software Administration Manual
Figure 1-4
You need Windows Administrator privileges to change these settings.
1. On your PC, access the MS Windows operating system TCP/IP Properties.
2. Set IP address and subnet mask appropriately. The subnet mask value is identical to that set in
the switch. The PC IP address must be different from that of the switch but lie in the same subnet.
3. Click W eb Access in the SmartWizard Discovery utility to enable the management screens as described in the following section.

Web Access

For Web access, you can either:
• Select Web Access using the SmartWizard Discovery utility (see “Network with a DHCP
Server” or “Network without a DHCP Server”).
• Access the switch directly, without using the SmartWizard Discovery utility.
Getting Started with Switch Management 1-7
v1.0, December 2007
You must work from the same network segment that contains the switch (i.e., the subnet mask values of switch and PC host must be the same) and you must point your browser using the switch IP address. If you used the SmartWizard Discovery utility to set up IP address and subnet mask, either with or without DHCP server, use that IP address in your browser window.
If you are starting with an “out of the box” switch and are not using the SmartWizard Discovery utility, you must initially configure your host PC to be on a network segment to match the default parameters of the switch, which are:
• IP address: 192.168.0.239
• Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
You can change the network parameters to match those of your network (this procedure is described in Chapter 3, “Managing System Settings”). Your host PC network parameters must then be set to match your network.
Clicking Web Access on the SmartWizard Discovery utility or accessing the switch directly displays the screen shown below.
.
Use this screen to proceed to management of the switch covered in Chapter 2, “Introduction to the
Web Browser Interface”.

Additional Utilities

Alternatively, from the main screen shown on Figure 1-1 you can access these additional functions:
• “Password Change”
• “Firmware Upgrade”

Password Change

You can set a new password of up to 20 ASCII characters.
1. Click Password Change from the Switch Setting section. The Password Change screen appears. You can set a new password. You must enter the old and new passwords and confirm the new one.
2. Click Set to enable the new password.
1-8 Getting Started with Switch Management
v1.0, December 2007
GS700TP Smart Switch Software Administration Manual

Firmware Upgrade

The GS700TP Smart Switch software is upgradeable, and enables your switch to take advantage of improvements and additional features as they become available. The upgrade procedure assumes that you have downloaded or otherwise obtained the firmware upgrade and that you have it available as a binary file on your computer. This procedure uses the TFTP protocol to implement the transfer from computer to switch.
.
Note: You can also upgrade the firmware using the Download menu of the switch (see
“Download”).
If you click Firmware Upgrade from the main screen (see Figure 1-1), after you have selected the switch to upgrade, the following screen appears:
.
Figure 1-5
1. Enter the following values into the appropriate places in the form:
• Product Assigned Firmware: The location of the new firmware. If you do not know the
location, click Browse to locate the file.
• Upgrade Password: Enter your password; the default password is password.
Getting Started with Switch Management 1-9
v1.0, December 2007
2. Click Apply to apply the settings to the Upgrade Configuration.
3. Click Start Upgrade to begin loading the upgrade. The system software is automatically
loaded. The Upgrade State field shows upgrading in progress.When the process is complete, the switch automatically reboots.

Exit

Click Exit from the SmartWizard Discovery screen to close the SmartWizard Discovery utility.
1-10 Getting Started with Switch Management
v1.0, December 2007
Chapter 2
Introduction to the Web Browser Interface
This section introduces the web browser interface that enables you to configure and manage your NETGEAR GS700TP Gigabit PoE Smart Switch. Your GS700TP Smart Switch provides a built-in browser interface that enables you to configure and manage it remotely using a standard Web browser such as Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator. Online Help is also provided for many of the basic functions and features of the switch.
This section introduces the areas of the browser interface and includes the following topics:
• “Logging Into the NETGEAR Home Screen”
• “Using the NETGEAR Web Management System Options”

Logging Into the NETGEAR Home Screen

Begin your overview of the GS700TP Smart Switch browser interface by logging in:
1. Start the application by one of the following methods, as described in Chapter 1, “Getting
Started with Switch Management”:
a. In the SmartWizard Discovery utility click Web Access.
or
b. In the web browser enter the switch’s IP address and press Enter.
The Login screen appears.
Figure 2-1
v1.0, December 2007
2-1
2. Enter the password (the factory default is password) and click Login. The home screen of the GS700TP Smart Switch browser interface displays.

The Navigation Menu

As shown below, logging in brings you to the view of the web browser interface.
Figure 2-2
The NETGEAR GS700TP web browser interface contains the following views: Main Navigation Area – Located on the top of the NETGEAR GS700TP web browser interface
and marked as 1 in Figure 2-2. The Main Navigation Area includes Primary and Secondary Navigation Bars. The Primary Navigation Bar contains a list of the different features that can be configured including System, Switching, QoS, Security, Monitoring, Maintenance and Help. Each feature expands to a subset of features that can be configured as part of the Secondary Navigation Bar.
Left Navigation Tree – Located on the left side of the NETGEAR GS700TP web browser interface and marked as 2 in Figure 2-2. For each Secondary Navigation Feature the Left Navigation Tree contains a subset of features that can be expanded to display all the components.
2-2 Introduction to the Web Browser Interface
v1.0, December 2007
GS700TP Smart Switch Software Administration Manual
Work Area – Located on the right side of the NETGEAR GS700TP web browser interface and marked as 3 in Figure 2-2. The Work Area contains device tables, general device information, and configurable device parameters.
For further description of the functions, refer to the appropriate section of this manual:
• Chapter 3, “Managing System Settings” describes how to configure the System functions.
• Chapter 4, “Configuring Switching Settings” describes how to configure the Switch functions.
• Chapter 5, “Configuring QoS” describes how to configure QoS functions.
• Chapter 6, “Managing Security” describes how to configure security.
• Chapter 7, “Monitoring the Switch” describes how to configure monitoring functions.
• Chapter 8, “Maintenance” describes maintenance functions, such as firmware upgrade.
• Chapter 9, “Online Help” describes how to obtain online help and support.

Using the NETGEAR Web Management System Options

The GS700TP web browser interface provides the following options:
• Device Management Buttons – Provides an explanation of the management buttons in the NETGEAR GS700TP Smart Switch.
• Informational Services – Provides access to informational services including technical support, online help and device information.
• Using Screen and Table Options – Provides an explanation of specific GUI characteristics and tables for configuring the device.

Device Management Buttons

The NETGEAR GS700TP Smart Switch web browser GUI management bu tto ns allow network managers to easily configure the device from remote locations. The management buttons are shown below:
Table 1: Device Management Buttons
Button Name Description ADD Adds information to tables or information windows.
APPLY Applies configured changes to the device. CANCEL Cancels modifications to tables or information windows.
Introduction to the Web Browser Interface 2-3
v1.0, December 2007
Table 1: Device Management Buttons
Button Name Description CLEAR ALL Refreshes device information.
CLEAR ALL COUNTERS Resets statistics counters. CLEAR LOGS Clears logs. CURRENT MEMBERS Displays current members of a LAG. DELETE Deletes information from tables or information windows. GO Selects the specified interface. REFRESH Refreshes the screen with current data. T A GGED PORT MEMBERS Displays tagged port members of a VLAN. TEST Tests copper cables. UNTAGGED PORT MEMBERS Displays untagged port members of a VLAN.

Informational Services

Informational services provide access to technical support, online help and device information and are displayed in the following topics:
• “Help Navigation Tab”
• “Accessing Device Information”
Help Navigation Tab
The Help Navigation Tab provides access to informational services including NETGEAR online support and an online user guide in PDF format. For a detailed description of how to access and use these functions, see Chapter 9, “Online Help”.
Accessing Device Information
Each screen of the web browser interface contains a help file with configuration information relating to the selected screen.
2-4 Introduction to the Web Browser Interface
v1.0, December 2007
GS700TP Smart Switch Software Administration Manual
To access the help file for a screen:
1. Click the encircled red Question Mark icon, shown in the example below.
Figure 2-3
A help window for the screen opens.
Figure 2-4

Using Screen and Table Options

The NETGEAR GS700TP web browser interface contains screens and tables for configuring devices. This section describes the table options:
• “Selecting an Entry”
• “Adding an Entry”
• “Modifying an Entry”
• “Deleting an Entry”
• “Special Table Options”
Introduction to the Web Browser Interface 2-5
v1.0, December 2007
Selecting an Entry
To select an entry:
1. Check the entry’s Select box. The selected entry is highlighted and the information appears in the first row, which contains the editable fields.
Figure 2-5
To select all entries:
1. Check the Select box in the first row to select all entries in the table. Fields that are unique are grayed out and displayed as read-only fields.
Figure 2-6
Adding an Entry
An entry may be added to the table by creating a new entry or by duplicating an existing entry.
2-6 Introduction to the Web Browser Interface
v1.0, December 2007
GS700TP Smart Switch Software Administration Manual
To add an entry by creating a new entry in the table:
1. Enter the fields for the new entry in the provided fields in the first row.
Figure 2-7
2. Click Add to update the device. The new entry is displayed.
Figure 2-8
Modifying an Entry
An entry may be modified by editing its values in the first row. To modify an entry:
1. Select the entry to be modified. Its contents are displayed in the first row.
Figure 2-9
2. Modify the fields in the first row.
3. Click Apply to update the device.
Deleting an Entry
To delete entries from a table:
1. Select the entries to be deleted.
Introduction to the Web Browser Interface 2-7
v1.0, December 2007
2. Click Delete to update the device.
Special Table Options
The NETGEAR web browser interface tables have a unique GUI design which includes the following options:
• Gold Buttons
•Quick Boxes
• Interface View and Selection
Gold Buttons
Gold Buttons provide flexibility in viewing and configuring VLANs/LAGs on a port level. The following example displays gold button basic usage options.
To view the LAG configuration of the ports:
1. Click anywhere on the ports gold button. The ports panel is displayed:
Figure 2-10
2. Select the ports to be added as LAG members within the selected LAG by clicking on their respective boxes.
3. Click Apply to update the device.
Quick Boxes
Quick Boxes provide users with flexibility in configuring VLANs for all ports or LAGs. Clicking on the quick box toggles between the various options that exist for this field. A quick box appears to the right of the arrow on the left-hand side of the gold button. The following example displays quick box basic usage options.
2-8 Introduction to the Web Browser Interface
v1.0, December 2007
GS700TP Smart Switch Software Administration Manual
To mark or unmark all ports:
1. Click on the quick box that appears to the left of the ports gold button. A T appears in the quick box. This sets all ports as Tagged.
Figure 2-11
2. Click on the ports gold button to display the ports, which are now all Tagge d.
Figure 2-12
3. Click again on the quick box, and a U appears in the quick box and in all the port boxes, marking the ports as untagged.
Figure 2-13
Introduction to the Web Browser Interface 2-9
v1.0, December 2007
4. Click again on the quick box, and the quick box and all the port boxes appear blank, marking the ports as neither tagged nor untagged.
5. You may click on individual port boxes to toggle their tagged/untagged status
Interface View and Selection
A port or LAG interface may be selected from a table by using the interface selection row, located above the row of column headers. Clicking on PORTS or LAGS displays the ports or the LAGs:
Figure 2-14
To display all ports:
1. Click PORTS in the interface selection row. The screen displays a table of all ports.
2-10 Introduction to the Web Browser Interface
v1.0, December 2007
GS700TP Smart Switch Software Administration Manual
To display all interfaces:
1. Click All in the interface selection row. A confirmation window opens.
Figure 2-15
2. Click OK. The screen displays a table of all interfaces.
To display the LAG table:
1. Click LAGS in the interface selection row. The screen displays a table of all LAGs.
Figure 2-16
Introduction to the Web Browser Interface 2-11
v1.0, December 2007
To select an interface:
1. Enter the number of the interface in the GO TO INTERFACE box.
2. Click GO to select the interface, as in the following example.
Figure 2-17
2-12 Introduction to the Web Browser Interface
v1.0, December 2007
Chapter 3
Managing System Settings

Using the System Settings Utility

The navigation pane at the top of the web browser interface contains a System tab that enables you to manage your GS700TP Smart Switch with features under the following main menu options:
• “Management”
• “Device View”
• “PoE”
• “SNMP”
The description that follows in this chapter describes configuring and managing system settings in the GS700TP Smart Switch.

Management

The Management menu enables configuration of some system parameters, the switch IP Address and the system time, and contains the following options:
• “System Information”
• “IP Configuration”
• “Time”

System Information

The System Information screen contains parameters for configuring general device information including the system name, system location, system contact, and idle timeout.
3-1
v1.0, December 2007
To configure system parameters:
1. Click System > Management > System Information. The System Information screen displays:
Figure 3-1
The System Information screen contains the following fields:
• System Name – Enter the user-defined device name. The field may contain 0-160
characters.
• System Location – Enter the location where the system is currently running. The field
may contain 0-160 characters.
• System Contact – Enter the name of the contact person. The field may contain 0-160
characters.
• System Object ID – Displays the vendor’s authoritative identification of the network
management subsystem contained in the entity.
• Date & Time – Displays the current date and local time.
• System Up Time – Displays the amount of time since the most recent device reset. The
system time is displayed in the following format: days, hours, minutes, seconds. For example, 41 days, 2 hours, 22 minutes, 15 seconds.
• Idle Timeout – Enter the amount of time (minutes) that elapses before an idle station is
timed out. Idle stations that are timed out must login to the system. The field range is 5 ­30 minutes. The field default value is 10 minutes.
3-2 Managing System Settings
v1.0, December 2007
GS700TP Smart Switch Software Administration Manual
• Base MAC Address – Displays the MAC address of a standalone device.
• Serial Number – Displays the device serial number.
• Jumbo Frames Status – Displays the Jumbo Frame status.
• Jumbo Frames After Reset – Select the Jumbo Frame status. The possible field values
are: – Enable – Enable Jumbo Frames. – Disable – Disable Jumbo Frames.
The Versions Table displays the following fields:
• Model Name – Displays the device model name.
• Hardware Version – Displays the installed device hardware version number.
• Boot Version – Displays the current boot version running on the device.
• Software Version – Displays the installed software version number.
2. Enter the System Name, System Location, System Contact and Idle Timeout in the provided fields.
3. Click Apply to update the system settings.

IP Configuration

The IP Configuration screen contains fields for assigning IP addresses. IP addresses are either defined as static or are retrieved using the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). The IP Interface screen also contains information for defining default gateways DHCP and is also configured from the IP Interface screen. The DHCP assigns dynamic IP addresses to devices on a network. DHCP ensures that network devices can have a different IP address every time the device connects to the network.
Note the following when configuring IP Addresses:
• If the device is accessed using SmartWizard Discovery, the IP address retrieved through DHCP is displayed.
• If the device fails to retrieve an IP address through DHCP, the default IP address is
192.168.0.239.
Managing System Settings 3-3
v1.0, November 2007
To define an IP interface:
1. Click System > Management > IP Configuration. The IP Configuration screen displays:
Figure 3-2
The IP Configuration screen contains the following fields:
• Dynamic IP Address (DHCP) – Enable the IP address to be configured automatically by
the DHCP server. Selecting this field disables the IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway and Delete fields.
• Static IP Address – Enable the user to define a static IP address.
• IP Address – Enter the static IP address used to manage the device.
• Subnet Mask – Enter the IP address mask.
• Gateway – Enter the default gateway IP address. The following option is available:
– Delete – Delete the default gateway IP address.
2. Select the method of assigning the IP address by selecting either Dynamic IP Address or Static IP Address.
3. If you selected Static IP Address, enter the IP Address, Subnet Mask and Gateway address
in the provided fields.
4. Click Apply to update the system settings.

Time

The Time menu enables local system time or SNTP server configuration, and contains the following options:
3-4 Managing System Settings
v1.0, December 2007
GS700TP Smart Switch Software Administration Manual
• “Time Configuration”
• “SNTP Server Configuration”
Time Configuration
The Time Configuration screen contains information for defining both the local hardware clock and the external SNTP clock. If the system time is managed via an external SNTP clock, and the external SNTP clock fails, the system time reverts to the local hardware clock.
To configure the local system time:
1. Click System > Management > Time > Time Configuration. The Time Configuration screen displays:
Figure 3-3
The Time Configuration screen contains the following fields:
• Clock Source – Select the source used to set the system clock. The possible field values
are: – Local – The system time is set locally via the Date and Time fields. – SNTP – The system time is set via an SNTP server. Select SNTP to disable the Date
and Time fields.
• Date – Enter the local system date. The field format is DD/MMM/YY (Day/Month/Year).
For example: 04/May/50 (May 4, 2050).
• Time – Enter the local system time. The field format is HH:MM:SS.
For example: 21:15:03.
Managing System Settings 3-5
v1.0, November 2007
• Time Zone Offset – Select the difference between Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) and
local time. For example, the Time Zone Offset for Paris is GMT +1, while the Time Zone Offset for New York is GMT –5.
2. Select the Clock Source by selecting either Local or SNTP.
3. If you selected Local, then enter the local Date and Time in the provided fields.
4. Select the Time Zone Offset from the list.
5. Click Apply to update the system settings.
Note: If you selected SNTP, you must configure the SNTP servers. See “SNTP Server
Configuration” for detailed instructions on configuring the SNTP servers.
SNTP Server Configuration
The SNTP Server Configuration screen allows network administrators to define primary and secondary SNTP servers. The system time is first retrieved through the primary SNTP server. If the device is unable to retrieve the system time through the primary server, the device retrieves the system time from the secondary server.
To configure SNTP servers:
1. Click System > Management > Time > SNTP Server Configuration. The SNTP Server Configuration screen displays
Figure 3-4
The SNTP Server Configuration screen contains the following fields:
• SNTP Server 1 – Enter the primary SNTP server IP address.
The Primary SNTP server is
the first server used to retrieve the system time. The following option is available: – Delete – Remove the currently configured SNTP Server 1.
3-6 Managing System Settings
v1.0, December 2007
GS700TP Smart Switch Software Administration Manual
• SNTP Server 2 – Enter the secondary SNTP server IP address. The Secondary SNTP
server retrieves the system time if the Primary SNTP server times out. option is available:
– Delete – Remove the currently configured SNTP Server 2.
2. Enter the SNTP Server 1 and SNTP Server 2 in the provided fields.
3. Click Apply to update the system settings.
To remove SNTP servers:
1. Check the Delete box for each SNTP server that is to be removed.
2. Click Apply to update the system settings.
The following

Device View

The Device View menu option displays the Device View screen, which provides a graphic representation of the device, including the port and LED statuses.
To display the Device View screen:
1. Click System > Device View. The Device View screen displays
Figure 3-5
PoE
Power over Ethernet (PoE) provides power to devices over existing LAN cabling without updating or modifying the network infrastructure. This removes the limitation of placing network devices close to power sources.
Managing System Settings 3-7
v1.0, November 2007
Power over Ethernet can be used in the following applications:
• IP Phones
• Wireless Access Points
•IP Gateways
• Audio and video remote monitoring
Powered Devices are devices that receive power from the device power supply, for example IP phones.
The PoE menu contains the following options:
• “Basic”
• “Advanced”

Basic

The PoE Basic menu contains the following option:
• “PoE Configuration”
PoE Configuration
The Basic PoE Configuration screen contains system PoE information for enabling PoE on the device, monitoring the current power usage, and enabling PoE traps.
To configure PoE on the device:
1. Click System > PoE > Basic > PoE Configuration. The Basic PoE Configuration screen displays:
Figure 3-6
The Basic PoE Configuration screen contains the following fields:
3-8 Managing System Settings
v1.0, December 2007
GS700TP Smart Switch Software Administration Manual
• Power Status – Displays the online power source status. The possible field values are:
– On – The power supply unit is functioning. – Off – The power supply unit is not functioning. – Faulty – The power supply unit is functioning, but an error has occurred. For example,
a power overload or a short circuit.
• Nominal Power – Displays the actual amount of power the device can supply. The field
value is displayed in Watts.
• Consumed Power – Displays the amount of the power used by the device. The field value
is displayed in Watts.
• System Usage Threshold – Enter the percentage of power consumed before an alarm is
generated. The field value is 1-99 percent. The default is 95 percent.
• Traps – Select the PoE device trap state. The possible field values are:
– Enable – Enable PoE traps on the device. – Disable – Disable PoE traps on the device. This is the default value.
2. Enter the System Usage Threshold in the provided field.
3. Select either Enable or Disable in the Traps field.
4. Click Apply to update the device.

Advanced

The PoE Advanced menu contains the following options:
• “PoE Configuration”
• “PoE Port Configuration”
PoE Configuration
The Advanced PoE Configuration screen contains system PoE information for enabling PoE on the device, monitoring the current power usage, and enabling PoE traps.
Managing System Settings 3-9
v1.0, November 2007
To configure PoE on the device:
1. Click System > PoE > Advanced > PoE Configuration. The Advanced PoE Configuration screen displays:
Figure 3-7
The PoE Configuration screen contains the following fields:
• Power Status – Displays the online power source status. The possible field values are:
– On – The power supply unit is functioning. – Off – The power supply unit is not functioning. – Faulty – The power supply unit is functioning, but an error has occurred. For example,
a power overload or a short circuit.
• Nominal Power – Displays the actual amount of power the device can supply. The field
value is displayed in Watts.
• Consumed Power – Displays the amount of the power used by the connecting device.
The field value is displayed in Watts.
• System Usage Threshold – Enter the percentage of power consumed before an alarm is
generated. The field value is 1-99 percent. The default is 95 percent.
• Traps – Select the PoE device trap state. The possible field values are:
– Enable – Enable PoE traps on the device. – Disable – Disable PoE traps on the device. This is the default value.
2. Enter the System Usage Threshold in the provided field.
3. Select the Traps mode from the list in the provided field.
4. Click Apply to update the device.
3-10 Managing System Settings
v1.0, December 2007
GS700TP Smart Switch Software Administration Manual
PoE Port Configuration
The PoE Interface Configuration screen conta ins system PoE information for enabling PoE on the device, monitoring the current power usage, and enabling PoE traps.
To enable PoE on the device:
1. Click System > PoE > Advanced > PoE Port Configuration. The PoE Port Configuration screen displays:
Figure 3-8
The PoE Port Configuration screen contains the following fields:
• Interface – Displays the specific interface for which PoE parameters are defined. PoE
parameters are assigned to the powered device that is connected to the selected interface.
• Admin Mode – Select the device PoE mode. The possible field values are:
– Enable – Enable the Device Discovery protocol and provides power to the device
using the PoE module. The Device Discovery Protocol enables the device to discover Powered Devices attached to the device interfaces and to learn their classification. This is the default setting.
– Disable – Disable the Device Discovery protocol and stops the power supply to the
device using the PoE module.
Managing System Settings 3-11
v1.0, November 2007
• Priority Level – Select the port priority if the power supply is low. The field default is
low . For example, if the power supply is running at 99% usage, and port 1 is prioritized as high, but port 3 is prioritized as low, port 1 is prioritized to receive power and port 3 may be denied power. The possible field values are:
– Low – Set the PoE priority level as low. This is the default level. – Medium – Set the PoE priority level as medium. – High – Set the PoE priority level as high.
• Class – Displays the classification of the powered device. The class defines the maximum
power that can be provided to the powered device. The possible field values are: – Class 0 – The minimum power level at the Power Sourcing Equipment is 15.4 Watts. – Class 1 – The minimum power level at the Power Sourcing Equipment is 4.0 Watts. – Class 2 – The minimum power level at the Power Sourcing Equipment is 7.0 Watts. – Class 3 – The minimum power level at the Power Sourcing Equipment is 15.4 Watts. – Class 4 – Treated as Class 0.
• Output Voltage – Displays the Output Voltage in Volts.
• Output Current – Displays the Output current in milliamps.
• Output Power – Displays the Output power in Watts.
• Power Limit – Displays the power limit in Watts.
• Status – Displays the port’s PoE status. The possible field values are:
– On – The device is enabled to deliver power via the interface. – Off – The device is disabled for delivering power via the interface. – Test Fail – The powered device test has failed. For example, a port could not be
enabled and cannot be used to deliver power to the powered device.
– Testing – The powered device is being tested. For example, a powered device is tested
to confirm it is receiving power from the power supply.
– Searching – The device is currently searching for a powered device. Searching is the
default PoE operational status.
– Fault – The device has detected a fault on the powered device. For example, the
powered device memory could not be read.
2. Select an interface.
3-12 Managing System Settings
v1.0, December 2007
GS700TP Smart Switch Software Administration Manual
3. Select the Admin Mode and Priority Level from the lists in the provided fields in the first row.
4. Click Apply to update the device

SNMP

Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) provides a method for managing network devices. The device supports the following SNMP versions:
• SNMP v1 and v2c
•SNMP version 3
The SNMP agents maintain a list of variables that are used to manage the device. The variables are defined in the Management Information Base (MIB). The SNMP agent defines the MIB specification format, as well as the format used to access the information over the network. Access strings control access rights to the SNMP agents. SNMP v3 applies access control and a new traps mechanism. In addition, User Security Model (USM) parameters are defined for SNMPv3, including:
• Authentication – Provides data integrity and data origin authentication.
• Privacy – Protects against the disclosure of message content. Cipher Block-Chaining (CBC) is used for encryption. Either authentication is enabled on an SNMP message, or both authentication and privacy. However, privacy cannot be enabled without authentication.
• Timeliness – Protects against message delay or message redundancy. The SNMP agent compares the incoming message to the message time information. Enter the amount of time the device waits before re-sending informs.
• Key Management – Enter key generation, key updates, and key usage.
The device supports SNMP notification filters based on Object IDs (OIDs). OIDs are used by the system to manage device features. SNMP v3 supports the following features:
• Security
• Feature Access Control
• Traps. The device generates copy traps.
The SNMP menu contains the following options:
• “SNMPv1/v2”
• “SNMPv3”
Managing System Settings 3-13
v1.0, November 2007

SNMPv1/v2

The SNMPv1/v2 menu contains the following options:
• “Community Configuration”
• “Trap Configuration”
Community Configuration
Access rights are managed by defining communities in the Community Configuration screen. When community names are changed, access rights are also modified.
To configure SNMP communities:
1. Click System > SNMP > SNMPv1/v2 > Community Configuration. The Community Configuration screen displays:
Figure 3-9
The Community Configuration screen contains the following fields:
• Management Station – Enter the management station IP address for which the Basic
SNMP community is defined.
• Community String – Enter the password used to authenticate the management station to
the device.
• Access Mode – Select the access rights of the community. The possible field values are:
– Read Only – Management access is restricted to read-only. Changes cannot be made
to the device configuration and to the community.
– Read Write – Management acce ss is read-write. Changes can be made to the device
configuration but not to the community.
– SNMP Admin – User has access to all device configuration options, as well as
permissions to modify the community.
3-14 Managing System Settings
v1.0, December 2007
GS700TP Smart Switch Software Administration Manual
2. Select the community entry.
3. Enter the Management Station and Community String in the provided fields in the first row.
4. Select the Access Mode from the list in the provided field in the first row.
5. Click Apply to update the device.
To add a new SNMP community:
1. Click System > SNMP > SNMPv1/v2 > Community Configuration. The Community Configuration screen displays.
2. Enter the Management Station and Community String in the provided fields in the first row.
3. Select the Access Mode from the list in the provided field in the first row.
4. Click Add to update the device.
To remove an SNMP community:
1. Click System > SNMP > SNMPv1/v2 > Community Configuration. The Community Configuration screen displays.
2. Select the entry to be removed.
3. Click Delete to remove the entry.
Trap Con figuration
The SNMPv1/v2 Trap Configuration screen contains information for defining filters that determine whether traps are sent to specific users, and the trap type sent. SNMP notification filters provide the following services:
• Identifying Management Trap Targets
• Defining Trap Filtering
• Defining Trap Generation Parameters
• Providing Access Control Checks
Managing System Settings 3-15
v1.0, November 2007
To configure SNMPv1/v2 trap station management:
1. Click System > SNMP > SNMPv1/v2 > Trap Configuration. The SNMPv1/v2 Trap Configuration screen displays:
Figure 3-10
The SNMPv1/v2 Trap Configuration screen contains the following fields:
• Recipients IP – Enter the IP address to which the traps are sent.
• Notification Type – (Configurable only if the Notification Version is SNMPv2.) Select
the type of notification sent. The possible field values are: – Traps – Traps are sent. – Informs – Informs are sent only when SNMPv2 is enabled.
• Community String – Enter the community string of the trap manager.
• Notification Version – Select the trap type. The possible field values are:
– SNMPv1 – SNMP Version 1 traps are sent. – SNMPv2 – SNMP Version 2c traps are sent.
• UDP Port – Enter the UDP port used to send notifications. The default UDP port is 162.
• Timeout – Enter the amount of time (in secon ds) the device waits before re-sending
informs. The default is 15 seconds.
• Retries – Enter the amount of times the device re-sends an inform request. The default is 3
seconds.
2. Select the trap entry.
3. Enter the fields in the first row.
4. Click Apply to update the device.
3-16 Managing System Settings
v1.0, December 2007
GS700TP Smart Switch Software Administration Manual
To add a new SNMP trap:
1. Click System > SNMP > SNMPv1/v2 > Trap Configuration. The SNMPv1/v2 Trap Configuration screen displays.
2. Enter the fields in the first row.
3. Click Add to update the device.
To remove an SNMP trap:
1. Click System > SNMP > SNMPv1/v2 > Trap Configuration. The SNMPv1/v2 Trap Configuration screen displays.
2. Select the entry to be removed.
3. Click Delete to remove the entry.

SNMPv3

The SNMPv3 menu contains the following options:
• “Engine ID”
• “View Name”
• “View Content”
• “Community Configuration”
• “Group Configuration”
• “User Configuration”
• “Global Trap Configuration”
• “Trap Configuration”
• “Trap Filter Name”
• “Trap Filter Content”
Managing System Settings 3-17
v1.0, November 2007
Engine ID
The SNMPv3 Engine ID screen allows network managers to define the SNMP Engine ID and to assign the default parameters to SNMP.
To define the Local Engine ID:
1. Click System > SNMP > SNMPv3 > Engine ID. The SNMPv3 Engine ID screen displays:
Figure 3-11
The SNMPv3 Engine ID screen contains the following fields:
• Local Engine ID (10-64 Characters) – Enter the local device Engine ID. The field value
is a hexadecimal string. Each byte in hexadecimal character strings is two hexadecimal digits. Each byte digit can be separated by a period or a colon. The Engine ID must be defined before SNMPv3 is enabled.
• Use Default – Check the box to use the device-generated Engine ID. The default Engine
ID is based on the device MAC address and is defined per standard as: – First 4 octets – First bit = 1, the rest is the IANA Enterprise number. – Fifth octet – Set to 3 to indicate the MAC address that follows. – Last 6 octets – MAC address of the device.
2. Specify the Local Engine ID field or check Use Default to use the device-generated Engine ID (Checking Use Default will override any entry in the Local Engine ID field).
3. Click Apply to update the device.
3-18 Managing System Settings
v1.0, December 2007
GS700TP Smart Switch Software Administration Manual
View Name
The SNMPv3 View Name screen allows the network managers to define SNMPv3 View Names. SNMPv3 views provide or block access to device features or portions of features.
To define SNMPv3 view names:
1. Click System > SNMP > SNMPv3 > View Name. The SNMPv3 View Name screen displays:
Figure 3-12
The SNMPv3 View Name screen contains the following field:
• View Name – Enter the user-defined view name. The view name can contain a maximum
of 30 alphanumeric characters.
2. Select the entry.
3. Enter the View Name field in the first row.
4. Click Apply to update the device.
To add a new SNMP V iew Name:
1. Click System > SNMP > SNMPv3 > View Name. The SNMPv3 View Name screen displays.
2. Enter the View Name field in the first row.
3. Click Add to update the device.
To remove an SNMP View Name:
1. Click System > SNMP > SNMPv3 > View Name. The SNMPv3 View Name screen displays.
2. Select the entry to be removed.
Managing System Settings 3-19
v1.0, November 2007
3. Click Delete to remove the entry.
View Content
SNMP views provide or block access to device features or portions of features. For example, a view can be defined to provide a view that SNMP group A has Read Only (R/O) access to Multicast groups, while SNMP group B has Read-W rite (R/W) access to Multicast groups. Feature access is granted via the MIB name or MIB Object ID.
To define the SNMP View Content:
1. Click System > SNMP > SNMPv3 > View Content. The SNMPv3 View Content screen displays:
Figure 3-13
The SNMPv3 View Content screen contains the following fields:
Views
• View Name – Select the user-defined view name. The view name can contain a maximum
of 30 alphanumeric characters.
• Object ID Subtree – Enter the device feature OID.
• View Type – Select whether the defined OID branch will be included in or excluded from
the selected SNMP view. The possible field values are: – Included – The OID is included in the SNMP view. – Excluded – The OID is excluded from the SNMP view.
2. Select the View Name from the list in the provided field in the Views table.
3. Enter the Object ID Subtree in the provided field in the first row.
3-20 Managing System Settings
v1.0, December 2007
GS700TP Smart Switch Software Administration Manual
4. Select either Included or Excluded from the View Type provided field in the first row.
5. Click Apply to update the device.
To add a new SNMP OID entry:
1. Click System > SNMP > SNMPv3 > View Content. The SNMPv3 View Content screen displays.
2. Select the View Name from the list in the provided field in the Views table.
3. Enter the Object ID Subtree in the provided field in the first row.
4. Select either Included or Excluded from the View Type provided field in the first row.
5. Click Add to update the device.
To remove an SNMP OID entry:
1. Click System > SNMP > SNMPv3 > View Content. The SNMPv3 View Content screen displays.
2. Select the View Name from the list in the provided field in the Views table.
3. Select the OID entry to be removed.
4. Click Delete to remove the entry.
Community Configuration
Access rights are managed by defining communities in the Community Configuration screen. When community names are changed, access rights are also changed.
Managing System Settings 3-21
v1.0, November 2007
To define SNMPv3 communities:
1. Click System > SNMP > SNMPv3 > Community Configuration. The SNMPv3 Community Configuration screen displays:
Figure 3-14
The SNMPv3 Community Configuration screen contains the following fields:
• Management Station – Enter the management station IP address for which the basic
SNMP community is defined.
• Community String – Enter the password used to authenticate the management station to
the device.
• Group Name – Select the SNMP group from a list of SNMP groups defined in th e SNMP
Group Configuration screen.
2. Select the SNMP community entry.
3. Enter the Management Station and Community String in the provided fields.
4. Select the Group Name from the list.
5. Click Apply to update the device.
To add a new SNMPv3 community:
1. Click System > SNMP > SNMPv3 > Community Configuration. The SNMPv3 Community Configuration screen displays.
2. Enter the Management Station and Community String in the provided fields in the first row.
3. Select the Group Name from the list in the provided field in the first row.
4. Click Add to update the device.
3-22 Managing System Settings
v1.0, December 2007
GS700TP Smart Switch Software Administration Manual
To remove an SNMPv3 community:
1. Click System > SNMP > SNMPv3 > Community Configuration. The SNMPv3 Community Configuration screen displays.
2. Select the community entry.
3. Click Delete to remove the entry.
Group Configuration
The SNMPv3 Groups screen provides information for creating SNMP groups and assigning SNMP access control privileges to SNMP groups. Groups allow network managers to assign access rights to specific device features or feature aspects.
To define an SNMP group:
1. Click System > SNMP > SNMPv3 > Group Configuration. The SNMPv3 Groups screen displays:
Figure 3-15
The SNMPv3 Groups screen contains the following fields:
• Group Name – Enter the user-defined group to which access control rules are applied.
The field range is up to 30 characters.
• Security Model – Select the SNMP version associated with the group. The possible field
values are: – SNMPv1 – SNMPv1 is defined for the group. – SNMPv2 – SNMPv2 c is defined for the group. – SNMPv3 – SNMPv3 is defined for the group.
Managing System Settings 3-23
v1.0, November 2007
• Security Level – Select the security level attached to the group. Security levels apply to
SNMPv3 only. The possible field values are: – No Authentication – Neither the Authentication nor the Privacy security levels are
assigned to the group.
– Authentication – Authenticates SNMP messages and ensures that the SNMP
message’s origin is authenticated.
– Privacy – Encrypts SNMP messages.
• Operation – Select the group access rights. The possible field values are:
– Read – Management access is restricted to read-only. Changes are made to the
assigned SNMP view.
– Write – Management access is read-write. Changes are made to the assigned SNMP
view.
– Notify – Sends traps for the assigned SNMP view.
2. Select the SNMP group entry.
3. Select the Security Model and Security Level from the lists in the provided fields in the first
row.
4. Specify the group access rights for the selected SNMP views in the Operation provided fields in the first row.
5. Click Apply to update the device.
To add a new SNMPv3 group:
1. Click System > SNMP > SNMPv3 > Group Configuration. The SNMPv3 Groups screen displays.
2. Select the Security Model and Security Level from the lists in the provided fields in the first row.
3. Specify the group access rights for the selected SNMP views in the Operation provided fields in the first row.
4. Click Add to update the device.
To remove an SNMPv3 group:
1. Click System > SNMP > SNMPv3 > Group Configuration. The SNMPv3 Groups screen displays.
2. Select the group entry.
3-24 Managing System Settings
v1.0, December 2007
GS700TP Smart Switch Software Administration Manual
3. Click Delete to remove the entry.
User Configuration
The SNMPv3 User Configuration screen provides information for creating SNMP groups and assigning SNMP access control privileges to SNMP groups. Groups allow network managers to assign access rights to specific device features or feature aspects.
To define SNMP users:
1. Click System > SNMP > SNMPv3 > User Configuration. The SNMPv3 User Configuration screen displays:
Figure 3-16
The SNMPv3 User Configuration screen contains the following fields:
• User Name – Enter the user name. The field range is up to 30 alphanumeric characters.
• Group Name – Enter the group name from a list of user-defined SNMP groups. SNMP
groups are defined in the Groups screen.
• Engine ID – Select either the local or remote SNMP entity to which the user is connected.
Changing or removing the local SNMP Engine ID deletes the SNMPv3 user database.
• Authentication – Select the method used to authenticate users. The possible field values
are: – MD5 Key – Users are authenticated using the HMAC-MD5 algorithm. – SHA Key – Users are authenticated using the HMAC-SHA-9 6 auth entication level. – MD5 Password – The HMAC-MD5-96 password is used for authentication. The user
must enter a password.
Managing System Settings 3-25
v1.0, November 2007
– SHA Password – Users are authenticated using the HMAC-SHA-96 authentication
level. The user must enter a password.
– None – No user authentication is used.
• Password (1-32 Characters) – Enter the password for the group member.
• Authentication Key – Enter the HMAC-MD5-96 or HMAC-SHA-96 authentication
level. The authentication and privacy keys are entered to define the authentication key. If only authentication is required, 16 bytes are defined. If both privacy and authentication are required, 32 bytes are defined. Each byte in hexadecimal character strings is two hexadecimal digits. Each byte can be separated by a period or a colon.
• Privacy Key – Enter the privacy key (LSB). If only authentication is required, 20 bytes
are defined. If both privacy and authentication are required, 36 bytes are defined. Each byte in hexadecimal character strings is two hexadecimal digits. Each byte can be separated by a period or colon.
2. Select the user entry.
3. Enter the User Name in the provided field in the first row.
4. Select the Group Name and Engine ID from the lists in the provided fields in the first row.
5. Select the Authentication method from the list in the provided field in the first row.
6. If you selected a password method of Authentication, enter the Password in the provided field in the first row. If you selected a key method of Authentication, enter the Authentication Key and Privacy Key in the provided fields in the first row.
7. Click Apply to update the device.
To add a new SNMPv3 user:
1. Click System > SNMP > SNMPv3 > Users Configuration. The SNMPv3 User Configuration screen displays.
2. Enter the User Name in the provided field in the first row.
3. Select the Group Name and Engine ID from the lists in the provided fields in the first row.
4. Select the Authentication method from the list in the provided field in the first row.
5. If you selected a password method of Authentication, enter the Password in the provided field in the first row. If you selected a key method of Authentication, enter the Authentication Key and Privacy Key in the provided fields in the first row.
6. Click Add to update the device.
3-26 Managing System Settings
v1.0, December 2007
GS700TP Smart Switch Software Administration Manual
To remove an SNMPv3 user:
1. Click System > SNMP > SNMPv3 > Users Configuration. The SNMPv3 User Configuration screen displays.
2. Select the user entry.
3. Click Delete to remove the entry.
Global Trap Configuration
The SNMPv3 Global Trap Settings screen contains parameters for defining SNMP notification parameters.
To configure SNMP notification global parameters:
1. Click System > SNMP > SNMPv3 > Global Trap Configuration. The SNMPv3 Global Trap Settings screen displays:
Figure 3-17
The SNMPv3 Global Trap Settings screen contains the following fields:
• SNMP Notifications – Select whether or not the device can send SNMP notifications.
The possible field values are: – Enable – Enable SNMP notifications. – Disable – Disable SNMP notifications.
• Authentication Notifications – Select the SNMP authentication failure notification status
on the device. The possible field values are: – Enable – Enable the device to send authentication failure notifications.
Managing System Settings 3-27
v1.0, November 2007
– Disable – Disable the device from sending authentication failure notifications.
2. Select either Enable or Disable in the SNMP Notifications provided field.
3. Select either Enable or Disable in the Authentication Notifications provided field.
4. Click Apply to update the device.
Trap Con figuration
The SNMPv3 Trap Configuration screen contains information for defining filters that determine whether traps are sent to specific users, and the trap type sent. SNMP notification filters provide the following services:
• Identifying Management Trap Targets
• Defining Trap Filtering
• Selecting Trap Generation Parameters
• Providing Access Control Checks
To define trap station management:
1. Click System > SNMP > SNMPv3 > Trap Configuration. The SNMPv3 Trap Configuration screen displays:
Figure 3-18
The SNMPv3 Trap Configuration screen contains the following fields:
• Recipients IP – Enter the IP address to which the traps are sent.
• Notification Type – Select the type of notification sent. The possible field values are:
– Traps – Traps are sent.
3-28 Managing System Settings
v1.0, December 2007
GS700TP Smart Switch Software Administration Manual
– Informs – Informs are sent.
• User Name – Enter the user name. The field range is up to 30 alphanumeric characters.
• Security Level – Select the security level attached to the group. Security levels apply to
SNMPv3 only. The possible field values are: – No Authentication – Neither the Authentication nor the Privacy security levels are
assigned to the group.
– Authentication – Authenticates SNMP messages and ensures that the SNMP
message’s origin is authenticated.
– Privacy – Encrypts SNMP messages.
• UDP Port – Enter the UDP port used to send notifications. The default is 162.
• Filter Name – Select the SNMP filter name from the list of SNMP Notification filters.
• Timeout – Enter the amount of time (in secon ds) the device waits before re-sending
informs. The default is 15 seconds.
• Retries – Enter the amount of times the device re-sends an inform request. The default is 3
seconds.
2. Enter the Recipients IP address in the provided field in the first row.
3. Select either Traps or Informs in the Notification Type provided field in the first row.
4. Enter the User Name in the provided field in the first row.
5. Select the Security Level from the list in the provided field in the first row.
6. Enter the UDP Port in the provided field in the first row.
7. Select the Filter Name from the list in the provided field in the first row.
8. Enter the Timeout and Retries in the provided fields in the first row.
9. Click Apply to update the device.
To add a new trap:
1. Click System > SNMP > SNMPv3 > Trap Configuration. The SNMPv3 Trap Configuration screen displays.
2. Enter the Recipients IP address in the provided field in the first row.
3. Select either Traps or Informs in the Notification Type provided field in the first row.
4. Enter the User Name in the provided field in the first row.
5. Select the Security Level from the list in the provided field in the first row.
Managing System Settings 3-29
v1.0, November 2007
6. Enter the UDP Port in the provided field in the first row.
7. Select the Filter Name from the list in the provided field in the first row.
8. Enter the Timeout and Retries in the provided fields in the first row.
9. Click Add to update the device.
To remove a trap:
1. Click System > SNMP > SNMPv3 > Trap Configuration. The SNMPv3 Trap Configuration screen displays.
2. Select the trap entry.
3. Click Delete to remove the entry.
Trap Filter Name
The SNMPv3 Trap Filter Name screen permits filtering traps based on OIDs. Each OID is linked to a device feature or a portion of a feature. The SNMPv3 Trap Filter Name screen also allows network managers to filter notifications.
To define the SNMPv3 Trap Filter Name:
1. Click System > SNMP > SNMPv3 > Trap Filter Name. The SNMPv3 Trap Filter Name screen displays:
Figure 3-19
The SNMPv3 Trap Filter Name screen contains the following field:
• Filter Name – Enter the user-defined notification filter name.
2. Select the trap filter entry.
3-30 Managing System Settings
v1.0, December 2007
GS700TP Smart Switch Software Administration Manual
3. Enter the trap Filter Name in the provided field in the first row.
4. Click Apply to update the device.
To add a new trap filter name:
1. Click System > SNMP > SNMPv3 > Trap Filter Name. The SNMPv3 Trap Filter Name screen displays.
2. Enter the trap Filter Name in the provided field in the first row.
3. Click Add to update the device.
To remove a trap filter name:
1. Click System > SNMP > SNMPv3 > Trap Filter Name. The SNMPv3 Trap Filter Name screen displays.
2. Select the trap filter name entry.
3. Click Delete to remove the entry.
Trap Filter Content
The SNMPv3 Trap Filter Content screen permits filtering traps based on OIDs. Each OID is linked to a device feature or a portion of a feature. The SNMPv3 Trap Filter Content screen also allows network managers to filter notifications.
To define SNMPv3 Trap Filter settings:
1. Click System > SNMP > SNMPv3 > Trap Filter Content. The SNMPv3 Trap Filter Content screen displays:
Figure 3-20
The SNMPv3 Trap Filter Content screen contains the following fields:
Managing System Settings 3-31
v1.0, November 2007
Trap Filter Settings
• Filter Name – Contains a list of user-defined notification filters. Trap Filter Settings
• Object ID Subtree – Enter the OID for which notifications are sent or blocked. If a filter
is attached to an OID, traps or informs are generated and sent to the trap recipients. OIDs are selected from either the Select field or the Object ID field.
• Filter Type – Select whether to send traps or informs relating to the selected OID. The
possible field values are: – Excluded – Does not send traps or informs. – Included – Sends traps or informs.
2. Select the Filter Name from the list in the provided field.
3. Select the trap filter content entry from the OID table.
4. Enter the Object ID Subtree in the provided field in the first row.
5. Select the Filter Type from the list in the provided field in the first row.
6. Click Apply to update the device.
To add a new trap filter content entry:
1. Click System > SNMP > SNMPv3 > Trap Filter Content. The SNMPv3 Trap Filter Content screen displays.
2. Select the Filter Name from the list in the provided field.
3. Enter the Object ID Subtree in the provided field in the first row.
4. Select the Filter Type from the list in the provided field in the first row.
5. Click Add to update the device.
To remove a trap filter content entry:
1. Click System > SNMP > SNMPv3 > Trap Filter Content. The SNMPv3 Trap Filter Content screen displays.
2. Select the Filter Name from the list in the provided field.
3. Select the trap filter content entry.
4. Click Delete to remove the entry.
3-32 Managing System Settings
v1.0, December 2007
Chapter 4

Configuring Switching Settings

Configuring Switching Settings
The navigation pane at the top of the web browser interface contains a Switching tab that enables you to manage your GS700TP Smart Switch with features under the following main headings:
• “Ports”
• “LAG”
• “VLAN”
• “Voice VLAN”
• “STP”
• “Multicast”
• “Address Table”
The description that follows in this chapter describes configuring and managing switching settings in the GS700TP Smart Switch.

Ports

The Ports menu contains the following option:
• “Port Configuration”

Port Configuration

The Port Configuration screen contains fields for defining port parameters enabled on the ports.
v1.0, December 2007
4-1
To configure port parameters:
1. Click Switching > Ports > Port Configuration. The Port Configuration screen displays:
Figure 4-1
The Port Configuration screen contains the following fields:
• Port – Displays the port number.
• Port Description – Enter a user-defined port description.
• Status – Select the port’s operational status. The possible field values are:
– Up – The port is operational. – Down – The port is not operational.
• Reactivate Suspended – Select the reactivation status for a port disabled through the
locked port security option. The possible field values are: – Enable – Enable reactivation. – Disable – Disable reactivation.
4-2 Configuring Switching Settings
v1.0, December 2007
GS700TP Smart Switch Software Administration Manual
• Port Speed – Select the data transmission rate for the port. The port type determines
which speed setting options are available. Port speeds can only be configured when auto negotiation is disabled. The possible field values are:
– 10M – The port is currently operating at 10 Mbps. – 100M – The port is currently operating at 100 Mbps. – 1000M – The port is currently operating at 1000 Mbps.
• Duplex Mode – Select the port duplex mode. This field is configurable only when auto
negotiation is disabled and the port speed is set to 10M or 100M. The possible field values are:
– Half – The interface supports transmission between the device and the client in only
one direction at a time.
– Full – The interface supports transmission between the device and its link partner in
both directions simultaneously.
– Auto – The interface supports transmission between the device and the link partner
based on the transmission mode of the link partner.
• Auto Negotiation – Select the port auto negotiation status. Auto negotiation is a protocol
between two link partners that enables a port to advertise its transmission rate, duplex mode, and flow control abilities to its partner. The possible field values are:
– Enable – Auto negotiation is enabled. – Disable – Auto negotiation is disabled.
• Back Pressure – Select the back pressure mode of the Port. Back Pressure mode is used
with half duplex mode to disable ports from receiving messages. Back Pressure mode is disabled by default. The possible field values are:
– Enable – Back pressure mode is enabled. – Disable – Back pressure mode is disabled.
• Flow Control – Select the flow control status of the port. Operates when the port is in full
duplex mode. Flow control is disabled by default. The possible field values are: – Enable – Flow control is enabled. – Disable – Flow control is disabled.
Configuring Switching Settings 4-3
v1.0, December 2007
• MDI/MDIX – Select the MDI/MDIX status of the port. Hubs and switches are
deliberately wired opposite the way end stations are wired, so that when a hub or switch is connected to an end station, a straight through Ethernet cable can be used and the pairs will match up properly . When two hubs or switches are connected to each other or two end stations are connected to each other, a crossover cable is used to ensure that the correct pairs are connected. The possible field values are:
– Auto – Provides automatic cable type detection. – MDI (Media Dependent Interface) – Connects end stations. – MDIX (Media Dependent Interface with Crossover) – Connects HUBs and switches.
• LAG ID – Select the LAG ID to which the selected port is assigned.
2. Select the interface.
3. Enter or modify the fields in the first row.
4. Click Apply to update the device.
LAG
A Link Aggregated Group (LAG) optimizes port usage by linking a group of ports together to form a single LAG. Aggregating ports multiplies the bandwidth between the devices, increases port flexibility, and provides link redundanc y. Ports added to a LAG lose their individual port configuration. When ports are removed from the LAG, the original port configuration is applied to the ports. Ensure the following, when configuring LAGs:
• All ports within a LAG must be of the same media type.
• A VLAN is not configured on the port.
• The port is not assigned to a different LAG.
• Auto-negotiation mode is not configured on the port.
• The port is in full-duplex mode.
• All ports in the LAG have the same ingress filtering and tagged modes.
• All ports in the LAG have the same back pressure and flow control modes.
• All ports in the LAG have the same priority.
• All ports in the LAG have the same transceiver type.
• The device supports up to eight LAGs with eight ports in each LAG.
4-4 Configuring Switching Settings
v1.0, December 2007
GS700TP Smart Switch Software Administration Manual
• LACP LAGs support up to 16 ports, with eight ports active at any given time.
The LAG menu contains the following options:
• “Basic”
• “Advanced”

Basic

The LAG Basic menu contains the following options:
• “LAG Configuration”
• “LAG Membership”
LAG Configuration
The Basic LAG Configuration screen contains fields for configuring LAG parameters. The system supports 8 LAGs, and each LAG can contain up to 8 ports.
To define LAG parameters:
1. Click Switching > LAG > Basic > LAG Configuration. The Basic LAG Configuration screen displays:
Figure 4-2
The Basic LAG Configuration screen contains the following fields:
• Interface – Displays the LAG number.
• Description – Enter a user-defined LAG description.
• Status – Select the current link operation. The possible field values are:
Configuring Switching Settings 4-5
v1.0, December 2007
– Up – The LAG is currently linked and forwarding traffic. – Down – The LAG is currently not linked.
• Reactivate Suspended – Select the action to apply to a suspended LAG. The possible
field values are: – Enable – Reactivate the suspended LAG. – Disable – Do not reactivate the suspended LAG.
• Type – Displays the LAG type. The possible field values are:
– Static – The LAG is configured manually. – LACP – The LAG is configured automatically.
• Speed – Select the data transmission rate for the LAG. The LAG type determines what
speed setting options are available. The possible field values are: – 10M – The LAG is currently operating at 10 Mbps. – 100M – The LAG is currently operating at 100 Mbps. – 1000M – The LAG is currently operating at 1000 Mbps.
• Duplex Mode – Displays the duplex mode of the LAG. The possible field value is:
– Full – The interface supports transmission between the device and its link partner in
both directions simultaneously.
• Auto Negotiation – Select the auto negotiation status of the LAG. Auto Negotiation is a
protocol between two link partners that enables a port to advertise its transmission rate, duplex mode, and flow control abilities to its partner. Auto Negotiation is enabled by default. The possible field values are:
– Enable – Enable auto negotiation. – Disable – Disable auto negotiation.
• Flow Control – Select the flow control status of the LAG. Operates when the LAG is in
full duplex mode. Flow Control is disabled by default. The possible field values are: – Enable – Enable flow control. – Disable – Disable flow control.
2. Select the interface.
3. Enter or modify the fields in the first row.
4. Click Apply to update the device.
4-6 Configuring Switching Settings
v1.0, December 2007
GS700TP Smart Switch Software Administration Manual
LAG Membership
The Basic LAG Membership screen allows network managers to assign ports to LAGs. To assign ports to LAGs:
1. Click Switching > LAG > Basic > LAG Membership. The Basic LAG Membership screen displays:
Figure 4-3
The Basic LAG Membership screen contains the following fields:
• LAG ID – Select the LAG ID.
• LAG Name – Displays the user-defined LAG name.
• LAG Type – Select the LAG type. The possible field values are:
– Static – The LAG is configured manually. – LACP – The LAG is configured dynamically.
• CURRENT MEMBERS – Display current members of a LAG.
2. Select the LAG ID and LAG Type.
3. Click on the gold button. The port panel displays.
4. Select the ports to be members of the LAG.
5. Click Apply to update the device.
Configuring Switching Settings 4-7
v1.0, December 2007
6. Click CURRENT MEMBERS. The Current Members window opens and displays the member ports included in the LAG:
Figure 4-4

Advanced

The LAG Advanced menu contains the following options:
• “LAG Configuration”
• “LAG Membership”
• “LACP”
• “LACP Port Priority”
LAG Configuration
The Advanced LAG Configuration screen contains fields for configuring LAG parameters. The system supports 8 LAGs, and each LAG can contain up to 8 ports.
4-8 Configuring Switching Settings
v1.0, December 2007
GS700TP Smart Switch Software Administration Manual
To define LAG parameters:
1. Click Switching > LAG > Advanced > LAG Configuration. The Advanced LAG Configuration screen displays:
Figure 4-5
The Advanced LAG Configuration screen contains the following fields:
• Interface – Displays the LAG number.
• Description – Enter a user-defined LAG description.
• Status – Select the current link operation. The possible field values are:
– Up – The LAG is currently linked and forwarding traffic. – Down – The LAG is currently not linked.
• Reactivate Suspended – Select the action to apply to a suspended LAG. The possible
field values are: – Enable – Reactivate the suspended LAG. – Disable – Do not reactivate the suspended LAG.
• Type – Displays the LAG Type. The possible field values are:
– Static – The LAG is configured manually. – LACP – The LAG is configured automatically.
• Speed – Select the data transmission rate for the LAG. The LAG type determines what
speed setting options are available. LAG speeds can only be configured when auto negotiation is disabled. The possible field values are:
– 10M – The LAG is currently operating at 10 Mbps.
Configuring Switching Settings 4-9
v1.0, December 2007
– 100M – The LAG is currently operating at 100 Mbps. – 1000M – The LAG is currently operating at 1000 Mbps.
• Duplex Mode – Displays the duplex mode of the LAG. The possible field value is:
– Full – The interface supports transmission between the device and its link partner in
both directions simultaneously.
• Auto Negotiation – Select the auto negotiation status of the LAG. Auto Negotiation is a
protocol between two link partners that enables a port to advertise its transmission rate, duplex mode, and flow control abilities to its partner. Auto Negotiation is enabled by default. The possible field values are:
– Enable – Enable auto negotiation. – Disable – Disable auto negotiation.
• Flow Control – Select the flow control status of the LAG. Operates when the port is in full
duplex mode. Flow Control is disabled by default. The possible field values are: – Enable – Enable flow control. – Disable – Disable flow control.
2. Select the interface.
3. Enter or modify the fields in the first row.
4. Click Apply to update the device.
4-10 Configuring Switching Settings
v1.0, December 2007
GS700TP Smart Switch Software Administration Manual
LAG Membership
The Advanced LAG Membership screen allows network managers to assign ports to LAGs. To assign ports to LAGs:
1. Click Switching > LAG > Advanced > LAG Membership. The LAG Membership screen displays:
Figure 4-6
The Advanced LAG Membership screen contains the following fields:
• LAG ID – Select the LAG ID.
• LAG Name – Displays the user-defined LAG name.
• LAG Type – Select the LAG type. The possible field values are:
– Static – The LAG is configured manually. – LACP – The LAG is configured automatically.
• CURRENT MEMBERS – Display current members of a LAG.
2. Select the LAG ID and LAG Type.
3. Click on the gold button. The port panel displays.
4. Select the ports to be members of the LAG.
5. Click Apply to update the device.
Configuring Switching Settings 4-11
v1.0, December 2007
6. Click CURRENT MEMBERS. The Current Members window opens and displays the member ports included in the LAG:
Figure 4-7
LACP
Aggregated links can be set up manually or automatically established by enabling LACP on the relevant links. Aggregated ports can be linked into link-aggregation port-groups. Each group is comprised of ports with the same speed. The LACP screen contains fields for configuring LACP.
To configure LACP:
1. Click Switching > LAG > Advanced > LACP Configuration. The LACP Configuration screen displays:
Figure 4-8
The LACP Configuration screen contains the following field:
• LACP System Priority – Enter the system priority value. The field range is 1-65535. The
field default is 1.
2. Enter the LACP System Priority in the provided field.
3. Click Apply to update the device.
4-12 Configuring Switching Settings
v1.0, December 2007
GS700TP Smart Switch Software Administration Manual
LACP Port Priority
To configure LACP port priority:
1. Click Switching > LAG > Advanced > LACP Port Configuration. The LACP Port Priority screen displays
Figure 4-9
The LACP Port Priority screen contains the following fields:
• Interface – Displays the interface number to which timeout and priority values are
assigned.
• LACP Priority – Enter the port priority value. The field range is 1-65535.
• Timeout – Select the administrative LACP timeout. The possible field values are:
– Long – A long timeout value (90 seconds). This is the default. – Short – A short timeout value (3 seconds).
2. Select the interface.
3. Enter the LACP Priority and select the Timeout in the provided fields in the first row.
4. Click Apply to update the device.
Configuring Switching Settings 4-13
v1.0, December 2007

VLAN

VLANs are logical subgroups with a Local Area Network (LAN) which combine user stations and network devices into a single unit, regardless of the physical LAN segment to which they are attached. VLANs allow network traffic to flow more efficiently within subgroups. VLANs use software to reduce the amount of time it takes for network changes, additions, and moves to be implemented.
VLANs have no minimum number of ports, and can be created per unit, per device, or through any other logical connection combination, since they are software-based and not defined by physical attributes.
VLANs function at Layer 2. Since VLANs isolate traffic within the LAN, a Layer 3 router working at a protocol level is required to allow traffic flow between VLANs. Layer 3 routers identify segments and coordinate with VLANs. VLANs are Broadcast and Multicast domains. Broadcast and Multicast traffic is transmitted only in the VLAN in which the traffic is generated.
VLAN tagging provides a method of transferring VLAN information between VLAN groups. VLAN tagging attaches a 4-byte tag to packet headers. The VLAN tag indicates to which VLAN the packets belong. VLAN tags are attached to the VLAN by either the end station or the network device. VLAN tags also contain VLAN network priority information.
The VLAN menu contains the following options:
• “Basic”
• “Advanced”

Basic

The VLAN Basic menu contains the following options:
• “VLAN Configuration”
VLAN Configuration
The Basic VLAN Configuration screen provides information and global parameters for configuring and working with VLANs. The maximum number of VLANs is 128.
4-14 Configuring Switching Settings
v1.0, December 2007
GS700TP Smart Switch Software Administration Manual
To define VLAN properties:
1. Click Switching > VLAN > Basic > VLAN Configuration. The Basic VLAN Configuration screen displays:
Figure 4-10
The Basic VLAN Configuration screen contains the following fields:
• VLAN ID – Enter the VLAN ID. The field range is 1-4093.
• VLAN Name – Enter the user-defined VLAN name.
• Type – Displays the VLAN type. The possible field values are:
– Static – The VLAN is user-defined. – Default – The default VLAN ID is 1. It cannot be modified by the user.
2. Select the VLAN entry.
3. Enter the VLAN ID and VLAN Name in the provided fields in the first row.
4. Click Apply to update the device.
To add a new VLAN:
1. Click Switching > VLAN > Basic > VLAN Configuration. The Basic VLAN Configuration screen displays.
2. Enter the VLAN ID and VLAN Name in the provided fields in the first row.
3. Click Add to update the device.
To remove a VLAN:
1. Click Switching > VLAN > Basic > VLAN Configuration. The Basic VLAN Configuration screen displays.
2. Select the VLAN entry.
Configuring Switching Settings 4-15
v1.0, December 2007
3. Click Delete to remove the entry.

Advanced

The VLAN Advanced menu contains the following options:
• “VLAN Configuration”
• “VLAN Membership”
• “Port PVID Configuration”
VLAN Configuration
The Advanced VLAN Configuration screen provides information and global parameters for configuring and working with VLANs.
To define VLAN properties:
1. Click Switching > VLAN > Advanced > VLAN Configuration. The Advanced VLAN Configuration screen displays:
Figure 4-11
The Advanced VLAN Configuration screen contains the following fields:
• VLAN ID – Enter the VLAN ID. The field range is 1-4093.
• VLAN Name – Enter the user-defined VLAN name.
• Type – Displays the VLAN type. The possible field values are:
– Static – The VLAN is user-defined. – Default – The VLAN is the default VLAN. The default VLAN is enabled by default.
2. Select the VLAN entry.
4-16 Configuring Switching Settings
v1.0, December 2007
GS700TP Smart Switch Software Administration Manual
3. Enter the VLAN ID and VLAN Name in the provided fields in the first row.
4. Click Apply to update the device.
To add a new VLAN:
1. Click Switching > VLAN > Advanced > VLAN Configuration. The Advanced VLAN Configuration screen displays.
2. Enter the VLAN ID and VLAN Name in the provided fields in the first row.
3. Click Add to update the device.
To remove a VLAN:
1. Click Switching > VLAN > Advanced > VLAN Configuration. The Advanced VLAN Configuration screen displays.
2. Select the VLAN entry.
3. Click Delete to remove the entry.
VLAN Membership
The VLAN Membership screen contains a table that maps ports to VLANs. Ports are assigned VLAN membership by toggling through the Port Control settings.
To define VLAN group membership:
1. Click Switching > VLAN > Advanced > VLAN Membership. The VLAN Membership screen displays:
Figure 4-12
Configuring Switching Settings 4-17
v1.0, December 2007
The VLAN Membership screen contains the following fields:
• VLAN ID – Select the VLAN ID to be displayed and configured. VLAN ID = 1 cannot be
modified.
• VLAN Name – Displays the name of the VLAN.
• VLAN Type – Displays the VLAN type. The possible field values are:
– Static – The VLAN is user-defined. – Default – The VLAN is the default VLAN. The default VLAN is enabled.
• Group Operation – Select the VLAN membership for all ports and LAGs. The possible
field values are: – Tag All – Defines all selected interfaces as tagged VLAN members. Packets
belonging to the respective VLAN are tagged. The packets contain VLAN information.
– Untag All – Defines all selected interfaces as untagged VLAN members. Packets
belonging to the respective VLAN are untagged.
– Remove All – Remove all the interfaces participating in the VLAN.
2. Select the VLAN ID from the list in the provided field.
3. Select the Group Operation from the list in the provided field.
4. Click Apply to update the device.
To tag or untag selected ports or LAGs:
1. Click Switching > VLAN > Advanced > VLAN Membership. The VLAN Membership screen displays.
2. Click a gold button to display the ports or LAGs.
3. Click the boxes below the selected ports or LAGs to mark them as tagged (T) or untagged (U).
4. Click Apply to update the device.
To tag or untag all the ports or all the LAGs:
1. Click Switching > VLAN > Advanced > VLAN Membership. The VLAN Membership screen displays.
2. Click the ports quick box or the LAG quick box, repeatedly if necessary, until a T or U appears in the quick box, marking all the ports or LAGs as tagged or untagged, respectively.
3. Click Apply to update the device.
4-18 Configuring Switching Settings
v1.0, December 2007
GS700TP Smart Switch Software Administration Manual
To view VLAN tagged port members:
1. Click Switching > VLAN > Advanced > VLAN Membership. The VLAN Membership screen displays.
2. Click Tagged Port Members. The VLAN Tagged Ports window opens:
Figure 4-13
To view VLAN untagged port members:
1. Click Switching > VLAN > Advanced > VLAN Membership. The VLAN Membership screen displays.
2. Click Untagged Port Members. The VLAN Untagged Ports screen opens:
Figure 4-14
Port PVID Configuration
The Port PVID Configuration screen contains parameters for assigning Port VLAN ID (PVID) values to interfaces. All ports must have a defined PVID. If no other value is configured the default VLAN PVID is used. VLAN ID 1 belongs to the default VLAN which cannot be deleted from the system. Once the PVID is changed from 1 to another VLAN ID on an interface, the default VLAN on that interface is automatically removed.
Configuring Switching Settings 4-19
v1.0, December 2007
To configure Port PVID parameters:
1. Click Switching > VLAN > Advanced > Port PVID Configuration. The Port PVID Configuration screen displays:
Figure 4-15
The Port PVID Configuration screen contains the following fields:
• Interface – Displays the interface id (port number or LAG number) to which the PVID tag
is assigned.
• PVID – Enter the PVID value. The possible field range is 1-4093.
2. Select an interface.
3. Enter the PVID in the provided field in the first row.
4. Click Apply to update the device.
4-20 Configuring Switching Settings
v1.0, December 2007
GS700TP Smart Switch Software Administration Manual

Voice VLAN

Voice VLAN allows you to enhance VoIP service by configuring ports to carry IP voice traffic from IP phones on a specific VLAN. VoIP traffic has a preconfigured OUI prefix in the source MAC address.
You can configure VLANs on which voice IP traffic is forwarded. Non-VoIP traffic is dropped from the Voice VLAN in auto Voice VLAN secure mode. Voice VLAN also provides QoS to VoIP , ensuring that the quality of voice does not deteriorate if the IP traffic is received unevenly. The system supports one Voice VLAN.
There are two operational modes for IP Phones:
• IP phones are configured with VLAN-mode as enabled, ensuring that tagged packets are used for all communications.
• If the IP phone’s VLAN-mode is disabled, the phone uses untagged packets. The phone uses untagged packets while retrieving the initial IP address through DHCP. The phone eventually uses the Voice VLAN and starts sending tagged packets.
The Voice VLAN menu contains the following options:
• “Basic”
• “Advanced”

Basic

The Voice VLAN Basic menu contains the following options:
• “Properties”
Properties
The Voice VLAN Properties screen contains information about Voice VLAN on the device, including the ports enabled and included in the Voice VLAN.
Configuring Switching Settings 4-21
v1.0, December 2007
To define Voice VLAN settings:
1. Click Switching > Voice VLAN > Basic > Properties. The Voice VLAN Properties screen displays:
Figure 4-16
2. Click Apply to update the device.

Advanced

The Voice VLAN Advanced menu contains the following options:
• “Properties”
• “Port Setting”
• “Voice VLAN OUI”
4-22 Configuring Switching Settings
v1.0, December 2007
GS700TP Smart Switch Software Administration Manual
Properties
To define Voice VLAN settings:
1. Click Switching > Voice VLAN > Advanced > Properties. The Advanced Voic e VLAN Properties screen displays:
Figure 4-17
2. Click Apply to update the device.

Port Setting

To add ports or LAGs to the Voice VLAN:
Configuring Switching Settings 4-23
v1.0, December 2007
1. Click Switching > Voice VLAN > Advanced > Port Setting. The Port Setting screen opens:
Figure 4-18
2. Click Apply to update the device.
4-24 Configuring Switching Settings
v1.0, December 2007
GS700TP Smart Switch Software Administration Manual

Voice VLAN OUI

To define OUIs:
1. Click Switching > Voice VLAN > Advanced > OUI. The Voice VLAN OUI screen displays:
Figure 4-19
2. Click Apply to update the device.
To add a new Voice VLAN OUI:
1. Click Switching > Voice VLAN > Advanced > OUI. The Voice VLAN OUI screen displays.
2. Click Add to create a new entry or duplicate an existing entry.
3. Select the added OUI entry.
4. Enter the Telephone OUI and Description in the provided fields in the first editable row.
5. Click Apply to update the device.
To remove a Voice VLAN OUI:
1. Click Switching > Voice VLAN > Advanced > OUI. The Voice VLAN OUI screen displays.
2. Select the Voice VLAN entry.
3. Click Delete to remove the entry.
To restore Voice VLAN OUI factory defaults:
1. Click Switching > Voice VLAN > Advanced > OUI. The Voice VLAN OUI screen displays.
2. Click RESTORE DEFAULTS to restore the factory defaults.
Configuring Switching Settings 4-25
v1.0, December 2007
STP
Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) provides tree topography for any arrangement of bridges. STP also provides a single path between end stations on a network, eliminating loops. Loops occur when alternate routes exist between hosts. Loops in an extended network can cause bridges to forward traffic indefinitely, resulting in increased traffic and reducing network efficiency.
The STP menu contains the following options:
• “Basic”
• “Advanced”

Basic

The STP Basic menu contains the following options:
• “STP Configuration”
STP Configuration
The Basic STP Configuration screen contains parameters for enabling STP on the device. To configure STP on the device:
1. Click Switching > STP > Basic > STP Configuration. The Basic STP Configuration screen displays:
Figure 4-20
4-26 Configuring Switching Settings
v1.0, December 2007
GS700TP Smart Switch Software Administration Manual
The Basic STP Configuration screen contains the following fields:
Global Settings
• Spanning Tree State – Select the STP state on the device. The possible field values are:
– Enable – Enable STP on the device. – Disable – Disable STP on the device.
Status
• Bridge Identifier – Displays the Bridge priority and MAC address.
• Time Since Topology Change – Displays the amount of time that has elapsed since the
bridge was initialized or reset or the last topology change that occurred. The time is displayed in a day-hour-minute-second format, such as 2 days 5 hours 10 minutes an d 4 seconds. The current root port and current root path cost display as zero when the device is not connected to the network.
• Designated Root – Displays the Root Bridge priority and MAC address.
• Root Port – Displays the port number that offers the lowest cost path from this bridge to
the Root Bridge. This field is significant when the bridge is not the Root Bridge.
• Max Age (Sec) – Displays the device Maximum Age Time. The Maximum Age Time is
the amount of time in seconds a bridge waits before sending configuration messages. The default Maximum Age Time is 20 seconds.
• Forward Delay (Sec) – Displays the device Forward Delay Time. The Forward Delay
Time is the amount of time in seconds a bridge remains in a listening and learning state before forwarding packets. The default is 15 seconds.
• Hello Time (Sec) – Displays the device Hello Time. The Hello T ime indicates the amount
of time in seconds a Root Bridge waits between configuration messages. The default is 2 seconds.
2. Select Enable or Disable in the Spanning Tree State provided field.
3. Select the STP Operation Mode in the provided field.
4. Click Apply to update the device.

Advanced

The STP Advanced menu contains the following options:
• “STP Configuration”
Configuring Switching Settings 4-27
v1.0, December 2007
• “CST Configuration”
• “CST Port Configuration”
STP Configuration
The Advanced STP Configuration screen contains parameters for enabling STP on the device. To configure STP on the device:
1. Click Switching > STP > Advanced > STP Configuration. The Advanced STP Configuration screen displays:
Figure 4-21
The Advanced STP Configuration screen contains the following fields:
Global Settings
• Spanning Tree State – Select the STP state on the device. The possible field values are:
– Enable – Enable STP on the device. – Disable – Disable STP on the device.
Status
• Bridge Identifier – Displays the Bridge priority and MAC address.
• Time Since Topology Change – Displays the amount of time that has elapsed since the
bridge was initialized or reset, and the last topographic change that occurred. The time is displayed in a day-hour-minute-second format, such as 2 days 5 hours 10 minutes an d 4 seconds. The current root port and current root cost display as zero when the device is not connected to the network.
4-28 Configuring Switching Settings
v1.0, December 2007
GS700TP Smart Switch Software Administration Manual
• Designated Root – Displays the Root Bridge priority and MAC address.
• Root Port – Indicates the port number that offers the lowest cost path from this bridge to
the Root Bridge. This field is significant when the bridge is not the Root Bridge. The default is zero.
• Max Age (Sec) – Displays the device Maximum Age Time. The Maximum Age Time is
the amount of time in seconds a bridge waits before sending configuration messages. The default Maximum Age Time is 20 seconds.
• Forward Delay (Sec) – Displays the device Forward Delay Time. The Forward Delay
Time is the amount of time in seconds a bridge remains in a listening and learning state before forwarding packets. The default is 15 seconds.
• Hello Time (Sec) – Displays the device Hello Time. The Hello T ime indicates the amount
of time in seconds. The device waits between configuration messages. The default is 2 seconds.
2. Select Enable or Disable in the Spanning Tree State provided field.
3. Select the STP Operation Mode in the provided field.
4. Click Apply to update the device.
CST Configuration
The Common Spanning Tree (CST) describes the topology connecting STP/RSTP Bridges and MSTP regions.
Configuring Switching Settings 4-29
v1.0, December 2007
To configure CST on the device:
1. Click Switching > STP > Advanced > CST Configuration. The CST Configuration screen displays:
Figure 4-22
The CST Configuration screen contains the following fields:
CST Configuration
• Bridge Priority – Enter the bridge priority value. When switches or bridges are running
STP, each is assigned a priority. After exchanging BPDUs, the device with the lowest priority value becomes the Root Bridge. The default value is 32768. The bridge priority value is provided in increments of 4096.
• Hello Time – Enter the device Hello Time. The Hello Time indicates the amount of time
in seconds a Root Bridge waits between configuration messages. The default is 2 seconds.
• Max Age – Enter the device Maximum Age Time. The Maximum Age T ime is the amount
of time in seconds a bridge waits before sending configuration messages. The default Maximum Age Time is 20 seconds.
4-30 Configuring Switching Settings
v1.0, December 2007
GS700TP Smart Switch Software Administration Manual
• Forward Delay – Enter the device Forward Delay Time. The Forward Delay Time is the
amount of time in seconds a bridge remains in a listening and learning state before forwarding packets. The default is 15 seconds.
Designated Root
• Root Bridge ID – Displays the priority and MAC Address of the root bridge.
• Root Port – Displays the port number that offers the lowest cost path from this bridge to
the Root Bridge. This field is significant when the bridge is not the Root Bridge.
• Root Path Cost – Displays the cost of the path from this bridge to the Root Bridge.
2. Enter the Bridge Priority in the provided field.
3. Select Hello Time, Max Age or Forward Delay and enter the value in the provided field.
4. Click Apply to update the device.
CST Port Configuration
To configure CST ports on the device:
1. Click Switching > STP > Advanced > CST Port Configuration. The CST Port Configuration screen displays:
Figure 4-23
Configuring Switching Settings 4-31
v1.0, December 2007
The CST Port Configuration screen contains the following fields:
• Interface – Displays the port or LAG for which the STP information is displayed.
• STP Status – Select the STP status on the interface. The possible field values are:
– Enable – Enable STP on the interface. – Disable – Disable STP on the interface.
• Fast Link – Select the Fast Link state on the interface. If Fast Link mode is enabled for a
interface, the Port State is automatically placed in the Forwarding state when the port link is up. Fast Link optimizes the STP protocol convergence. The possible field values are:
– Enable – Enable Fast Link on the interface. – Disable – Disable Fast Link on the interface.
• Port State – Displays the current STP state of a port. If enabled, the port state determines
what forwarding action is taken on traffic. Possible port states are: – Forwarding – STP is enabled on the port, and the port is forwarding packets based on
the STP topology.
– Disabled – STP is currently disabled on the port. The port forwards traffic while
learning MAC addresses.
– Blocking – The port is currently blocked and cannot forward traffic or learn MAC
addresses. Blocking is displayed when STP is enabled.
– Listening – The port is in Listening mode. The port cannot forward traffic nor can it
learn MAC addresses.
– Learning – The port is in Learning mode. The port cannot forward traffic, however it
can learn new MAC addresses.
• Speed – Displays the speed at which the port is operating.
• Path Cost – Enter the method used to assign default path cost to STP ports. The possible
field range is 1 - 200000000. The default path cost assigned to an interface varies according to the selected method.
• Priority – Enter the port priority value. When switches or ports are running STP, each is
assigned a priority. After exchanging BPDUs, the device with the lowest priority value becomes the Root Port. The default value is 32768. The port priority value is provided in increments of 4096.
2. Select the STP Status and Fast Link status in the provided fields.
3. Enter the Path Cost and Priority in the provided fields.
4-32 Configuring Switching Settings
v1.0, December 2007
GS700TP Smart Switch Software Administration Manual
4. Click Apply to update the device.
Rapid STP
To define RSTP on the device:
1. Click Switching > STP > Advanced > RSTP. The Rapid STP screen displays:
Figure 4-24
2. Select the Point-to-Point Admin Status in the provided field.
3. To configure and test the data link, check Activate Protocol Migration.
4. Click Apply to update the device.

Multicast

Multicast forwarding allows a single packet to be forwarded to multiple destinations. L2 Multicast service is based on L2 switch receiving a single packet addressed to a specific Multicast address. Multicast forwarding creates copies of the packet, and transmits the packets to the relevant ports.
Configuring Switching Settings 4-33
v1.0, December 2007
• Registered Multicast traffic – If traffic addressed to a registered Multicast group is seen it is handled by an entry in the Multicast Filtering Database and forwarded only to the registered ports.
• Unregistered Multicast traffic – If traffic addressed to an unregistered Multicast group is seen it is handled by a special entry in the Multicast Filtering Database. The default setting of this is to flood all such traffic (traffic in unregistered Multicast groups).
Layer 2 switching forwards Multicast packets to all relevant VLAN ports by default, treating the packet as a Multicast transmission. Multicast traffic forwarding is functional. However, irrelevant ports also receive the Multicast, causing increased network traffic. Multicast forwarding filters enable forwarding of Layer 2 packets to port subsets, defined in the Multicast filter database.
The device supports forwarding L2 Multicast Packets. Multicast forwarding is enabled by default, and not configurable by user.
The Multicast menu contains the following options:
• “Basic”
• “Advanced”

Basic

The Multicast Basic menu contains the following options:
• “IGMP Snooping Configuration”
IGMP Snooping Configuration
When IGMP snooping is enabled, all IGMP packets are forwarded to the CPU. The CPU analyzes the incoming packets and determines which ports want to join which Multicast groups, which ports have Multicast routers generating IGMP queries, and what routing protocols are forwarding packets and Multicast traffic. Ports requesting to join a specific Multicast group issues an IGMP report specifying that Multicast group. This results in the creation of the Multicast filtering database.
4-34 Configuring Switching Settings
v1.0, December 2007
Loading...
Buy Points How it Works FAQ Contact Us Questions and Suggestions Privacy Policy Cookie Policy Terms of Use