NETGEAR m6100 User Manual

M6100 Series Switches

Software Setup Manual

Software Version 10.2.0

August 2014
202-11458-01

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M6100 Series Switches

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Contents

Chapter 1 Get Started

Available Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Overview of the Access and Initial Configuration Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Prepare a Terminal and Access the Switch Through the

Console Port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Prepare a Terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Access the Switch Through the Console Port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Start the Switch and Observe the Power-On Self-Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Use the Network Interface, Service Port, or Console Port

for Initial Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Perform Initial Configuration of the Switch Through a BootP or

DHCP Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Perform Initial Configuration of Switch Through the Console Port . . . . . . . . 8

Use ezconfig for Initial Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Use the Web Management Interface for Initial Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Overview of the Web Management Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Use the Web Management Interface to Configure the

Network Interface and Service Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Access the Web Management Interface When the Switch Is

Already Connected to the Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Configure an SNMP V3 User Profile Over the Web Management Interface 16

Chapter 2 Use the Auto Install Configuration

Auto Install Configuration Concepts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Switch IP Address Assignment Concepts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

TFTP IP Address and Configuration File Name Concepts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

About Conflicting TFTP Server Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

About DNS Server Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

About Obtaining a Configuration File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Host-Specific Configuration File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Default Network Configuration File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

About Obtaining an Image from a TFTP Server Through Auto Install . . . . . . . . 22

Configure Auto Install . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Configure Auto Install Through the CLI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Configure Auto Install Through the Web Management Interface . . . . . . . . . 24

Monitor and Complete the Auto Install Process. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Event Logging for the Auto Install Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Chapter 3 Register the Switch

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1. Get Started

This manual includes software configuration tasks that are most commonly used when you

install a new M6100 series switch. To configure the switch software, connect a terminal to the
switch.

This chapter includes the following sections:

• Available Publications

• Overview of the Access and Initial Configuration Options

• Prepare a Terminal and Access the Switch Through the Console Port

• Start the Switch and Observe the Power-On Self-Test

• Use the Network Interface, Service Port, or Console Port for Initial Configuration

• Use the Web Management Interface for Initial Configuration

Note: For more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the

support website at support.netgear.com.

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Note: Firmware updates with new features and bug fixes are made

available from time to time at downloadcenter.netgear.com. Some
products can regularly check the site and download new firmware, or
you can check for and download new firmware manually. If the
features or behavior of your product does not match what is
described in this guide, you might need to update your firmware.

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Available Publications

A number of other publications are available for your switch at downloadcenter.netgear.com,
including the following publications:

• M6100 Chassis Hardware Installation Guide

• M6100 Switch Module Installation Guide

• M6100 Command Line Interface Manual

Refer to the M6100 Command Line Interface Manual for information about the command
structure. The M6100 Command Line Interface Manual provides information about the
CLI commands used to configure the switch. It provides CLI descriptions, syntax, and
default values.

• M6100 Software

• M6100 Web User Guide

Administration Manual

Overview of the Access and Initial Configuration Options

To configure the switch, you can access it through the console port, network interface,
service port, or web management interface. For information about these options, see the
following sections and information:

• Use the Network Interface, Service Port, or Console Port for Initial Configuration on

page 7

If a BootP or DHCP server exists on your network, you can perform the initial
configuration over the network interface or service port. If no BootP or DHCP server
exists on your network, you can perform the initial configuration through the CLI over the
console port.

• Use the Web Management Interface for Initial Configuration on page 12

Access the web management interface over an Ethernet connection to perform the initial
configuration.

Tip: Use the web management interface for configuration instead of the CLI.

eb configuration is quicker and easier than entering the multiple

W
required CLI commands.

Prepare a Terminal and Access the Switch Through the Console Port

To access the console port on the switch, you need a VT100-compatible terminal or a
computer that provides either a serial port or a USB port and that runs VT100 terminal
emulation software.

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You can access the console port of the switch either through a mini-USB port or through an
RJ-45 RS-232 port:

• Mini-USB port. The switch comes with a mini-USB to USB cable, which you can use to

connect the mini-USB console port on the switch to a USB port on a VT100-compatible
terminal or a Windows computer that runs VT100 terminal emulation software.

Note: To use the mini-USB port, you must install the USB driver on the

computer. (The Windows USB driver is on the resource CD.)

• RJ-45 RS-232 port.

bits, one stop bit, and no parity. You must connect an RS-232 crossover cable (which
does not come in the switch package) from the RJ-45 port on the switch to the DB9 port
on a VT100-compatible terminal or computer that runs VT100 terminal emulation
software.

The RJ-45 RS-232 port is configured for 1

Prepare a Terminal

 To configure the terminal emulation software:

1. Select one of the serial ports to connect to the console.

2. Set the data rate to 1

The speed is set to 1
panel under the console port.

3. Set the data format to eight data bits, one stop bit, and no parity.

4. Set the flow control to none.

5. Under Properties, select the correct mode.

6. Select terminal keys.

15200 baud.

15200 baud at the factory. The setting is also printed on the front

Access the Switch Through the Console Port

15200 baud, eight data

You can use a locally or remotely attached terminal to access the switch through the console
port.

 To access the switch through the console port:

1. Set up a VT100-compatible terminal on the computer and open the appropriate COM

port.

When the terminal interface initializes, the login user prompt displays.

2. Enter your user name and password.

The default for the user name is admin and the password is blank (that is, do not enter a
password).

You can now access the switch with its default configuration.

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For information about how to perform the initial configuration of the switch through the
CLI, see Perform Initial Configuration of Switch Through the Console Port on page 8.

For detailed information about how to use the CLI to configure the switch with all its
options, see the M6100 Command Line Interface Manual that, which is available at

downloadcenter.netgear.com.

Start the Switch and Observe the Power-On Self-Test

When you supply power to the switch, the switch goes through a power-on self-test (POST).
The POST runs every time that the switch initializes and checks the switch hardware before
booting the switch. If the POST detects a critical problem, the startup procedure stops. The
boot process runs for approximately 60 seconds.

If POST passes successfully, a valid executable image loads into RAM. If you connect a local
terminal to the switch, POST messages display on the terminal and indicate test success or
failure.

 To start the switch:

1. Locate an AC power receptacle.

2. Connect the switch to

The switch does not provide an on/off button.

the AC receptacle.

Use the Network Interface, Service Port, or Console Port for Initial Configuration

The network interface and service port let you access the switch from a remote workstation
over an Ethernet network. You must configure the IP address, subnet mask, and default
gateway on the switch.

Note: The network interface, which you can access through any regular port in

the management VLAN, is an in-band connection. The service port,
which is located on the front panel and marked OOB, is an out-of-band
(OOB) connection.

Perform the initial configuration of the switch by using one of the following methods:

• BootP or DHCP server. Use a BootP or DHCP server over the network interface or

service port (see Perform Initial Configuration of the Switch Through a BootP or DHCP

Server on page 8).

• CLI. Use the CLI over the console port (see Perform Initial Configuration of Switch
Through the Console Port on page 8).

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• ezconfig. Use the ezconfig application through the network interface, service port, or

console port (see Use ezconfig for Initial Configuration on page 9).

Perform Initial Configuration of the Switch Through a BootP or DHCP Server

You can assign IP information initially through a BootP or DHCP server over the network
interface or over the service port. The network must provide either a BootP or DHCP server.
By default, the DHCP protocol mode is enabled on the switch.

Configure the BootP or DHCP server with IP address and MAC information for the switch.
Obtain this information through the serial port connection using the show network or show
serviceport command. Set up the server with the following values:

• IP address. The unique IP address for the switch. Each IP parameter is made up of four

decimal numbers, ranging from 0 to 255. If no DHCP server is available to assign an IP
address to the switch through DHCP
and the default IP address for the network interface is 169.254.100.100.

• Subnet mask.

• Gateway IP address

the IP range of the LAN.

• MAC address. The MAC address of the switch.

The subnet mask for the LAN, for example, 255.255.255.0.

. The IP address of the default router

, the default IP address for the service port is 0.0.0.0

, if the switch is a node outside

When you connect the switch to the network for the first time after configuring the BootP or
DHCP server, the switch is configured with the IP address, subnet, and other information you
supplied.

If your network does not use a BootP or DHCP server, access the switch through the console
port to configure the network information (see Perform Initial Configuration of Switch Through

the Console Port on page 8) or use ezconfig (see Use ezconfig for Initial Configuration on

page 9).

The switch is ready for access over the network interface or service port.

Perform Initial Configuration of Switch Through the Console Port

If your network does not use a BootP or DHCP server (see Perform Initial Configuration of

the Switch Through a BootP or DHCP Server on page 8), you can configure the IP address of

the switch through the console port.

 To configure the IP address of the switch through the console port:

1. Set up a VT100-compatible terminal on the computer and open the appropriate COM

port.

When the terminal interface initializes, the user login prompt displays.

2. Enter your user name and password.

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The default admin user name is admin and the default admin password is blank, that is,
do not enter a password.

3. Disable the default DHCP client mode in order to assign an IP address manually. Enter one

of the following commands:

• For the network interface:

network protocol none

• For the service port:

serviceport protocol none

4. Set the IP address, subnet mask, and gateway address by entering one of the following

commands:

• For the network interface:

network parms ipaddress subnetmask [gateway]

• For the service port:

serviceport parms ipaddress subnetmask [gateway]

Use the following information to configure the parameters:

• ip address.

four decimal numbers, ranging from 0 to 255.

• subnetmask

• gateway. The gateway address for the subnet. No default subnet exists.

5. To enable these changes to be retained during a reset of the switch, type save

menu prompt, and type y to confirm the changes.

6. To view the changes and verify the IP address information, enter the show network

show service command.

The switch is now ready for Telnet and SSH access as well as for web-based
management.

The unique IP address for the switch. Each IP parameter is made up of

. The subnet mask for the LAN.

at the main

or

Use ezconfig for Initial Configuration

You can perform the initial configuration by using the Easy Setup Wizard (ezconfig) over the
network interface, service port, or console port.

ezconfig Overview

ezconfig is an interactive utility that provides a simplified procedure for setting up the
following basic switch settings:

• Switch management IP address

• Switch admin user password

• Switch name and location

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