Planet Technology WGSW-404, WGSW-2402A User Manual

Intelligent Gigabit Ethernet Stackable / Routing Switch

24 10/100 Mbps Ports + 2 modules slot

WGSW-2402A

4-port Gigabit Ethernet + 4-slot

WGSW-404

User Manual

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Revision

PLANET Intelligent Stackable/Routing Switch User's Manual FOR MODEL: WGSW-2402A, WGSW-404 REVISION: 1.1 Part No.: EM-WG24A

Table of Contents

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................ 1

ACKAGE CONTENTS

1.1 P

EATURES

1.2 F

PECIFICATION

1.3 S

OW TO USE THIS MANUAL

1.4 H

CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION................................................................................................................. 6

2.1 WGSW-2402A H

2.1.1 Front Panel of WGSW-2402A................................................................................................6

2.1.2 LEDs of WGSW-2402A ......................................................................................................... 7

2.1.3 Rear Panel of WGSW-2402A................................................................................................8

2.2 WGSW-404 H

2.2.1 Front Panel of WGSW-404....................................................................................................8

2.2.2 LEDs of WGSW-404..............................................................................................................9

2.2.3 Rear Panel of WGSW-404...................................................................................................10

ODULE HARDWARE DESCRIPTION

2.3 M

2.3.1 Gigabit Expansion Module................................................................................................... 10

....................................................................................................................................... 2

....................................................................................................................... 1

................................................................................................................................3

.............................................................................................................. 4

ARDWARE DESCRIPTION

................................................................................................ 10

....................................................................................... 6

............................................................................................ 8

2.3.2 100Base-FX Expansion Module...........................................................................................11

NSTALLING THE SWITCH

2.4 I

2.4.1 Pre-Installation Considerations............................................................................................ 13

2.4.2 Desktop or Shelf Mounting .................................................................................................. 13

2.4.3 Rack-Mounting..................................................................................................................... 14

CHAPTER 3 CONFIGURATION...........................................................................................................15

ANAGEMENT ACCESS OVERVIEW

3.1 M

3.1.1 Administration Console........................................................................................................16

3.1.2 Direct Access.......................................................................................................................16

3.1.3 Modem Port Access............................................................................................................. 17

EB MANAGEMENT

3.2 W

3.3 SNMP-B

ROTOCOLS

3.4 P

3.4.1 Virtual Terminal Protocols....................................................................................................18

3.4.2 SNMP Protocol .................................................................................................................... 18

3.4.3 Management Architecture.................................................................................................... 19

ASED NETWORK MANAGEMENT

.................................................................................................................................. 18

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................................................................................................. 15

....................................................................................................................... 17

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CHAPTER 4 MENU-DRIVEN CONSOLE MANAGEMENT ................................................................. 20

OGGING ON TO THE SWITCH

4.1 L

......................................................................................................... 20

AVI GATING THROUGH THE CONSOLE INTERFACE

4.2 N

ERFORMING BASIC MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES

4.3 P

4.3.1 General Management Configuration ................................................................................... 22

4.3.1.1 Changing the System Name........................................................................................................ 23

4.3.1.2 Changing the Contact and Location ............................................................................................ 24

4.3.1.3 Changing the Administration Password....................................................................................... 25

4.3.1.4 Changing the Guest Password.................................................................................................... 27

4.3.1.5 Statistic Collection....................................................................................................................... 28

4.3.1.6 Reboot-On-Error.......................................................................................................................... 29

4.3.1.7 Telnet Logins............................................................................................................................... 30

4.3.1.8 Remote Http Login ...................................................................................................................... 31

4.3.1.9 Returning to the Basic Management Screen............................................................................... 32

4.3.2 LAN Port Configuration........................................................................................................32

4.3.2.1 Changing the Speed and Flow Control........................................................................................ 33

4.3.2.2 Hiding or Displaying the Port Column.......................................................................................... 36

4.3.2.3 Displaying a Physical Port Address............................................................................................. 37

4.3.2.4 Returning to the Basic Management Screen............................................................................... 38

........................................................................... 21

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4.3.3 Console Port Configuration..................................................................................................38

4.3.3.1 Changing the Console Baud Rate............................................................................................... 39

4.3.3.2 Selecting a Flow Control Method................................................................................................. 40

4.3.3.3 Enabling or Disabling Modem Control Options............................................................................ 41

4.3.3.4 Specifying a Modem Setup String ............................................................................................... 42

4.3.3.5 Enabling or Disabling SLIP.......................................................................................................... 43

4.3.3.6 Specifying a SLIP Address.......................................................................................................... 45

4.3.3.7 Specifying a SLIP Subnet Mask.................................................................................................. 46

4.3.3.8 Returning to the Basic Management Screen............................................................................... 47

CHAPTER 5 PERFORMING ADVANCED MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES........................................... 48

WITCHING DATABASE CONFIGURATION

5.1 S

5.2 VLAN & PVID P

5.2.1 Default VLAN....................................................................................................................... 51

5.2.2 Obtaining a VLAN Perspective............................................................................................ 51

5.2.2.1 Creating a New VLAN ................................................................................................................. 52

5.2.2.2 Adding New Switch Ports............................................................................................................ 55

ERSPECTIVE

........................................................................................................ 50

.......................................................................................... 49

5.2.2.3 Deleting a VLAN ID..................................................................................................................... 60

5.2.2.4 Viewing VLAN Activities .............................................................................................................. 61

5.2.2.5 Viewing VLAN Settings................................................................................................................ 63

5.2.2.6 Adding Ports ................................................................................................................................64

5.2.2.7 Deleting Ports.............................................................................................................................. 67

5.2.3 Configuring PVID................................................................................................................. 67

5.3 IP M

5.4 MAC A

5.5 P

5.6 IP N

ULTICAST GROUP PERSPECTIVE

DDRESS PERSPECTIVE

ORT PERSPECTIVE

5.5.1 Per Port VLAN Activities...................................................................................................... 75

5.5.2 Scrolling Through MAC Addresses ..................................................................................... 77

5.5.3 Hiding or Displaying the Port Column.................................................................................. 77

5.5.4 Per Port Statistics ................................................................................................................ 78

5.5.5 Per Port Mac Limit ............................................................................................................... 81

5.5.6 Returning to the Advanced Management Screen................................................................ 82

ETWORKING

5.6.1 IP and RIP Settings .............................................................................................................83

5.6.2 ARP Table Setting................................................................................................................87

5.6.2.1 Adding Static ARP Table Entries................................................................................................. 87

5.6.2.2 Deleting Static ARP Table Entries............................................................................................... 90

5.6.2.3 Searching for ARP Table Entries................................................................................................. 90

5.6.3 Routing Table....................................................................................................................... 91

...................................................................................................................... 74

............................................................................................................................ 82

.............................................................................................. 69

....................................................................................................... 73

5.6.3.1 Adding Routing Table Entries...................................................................................................... 93

5.6.3.2 Deleting Routing Table Entries.................................................................................................... 95

5.6.3.3 Searching for Routing Table Entries............................................................................................ 95

5.6.4 DHCP Gateway Settings .....................................................................................................96

5.6.5 Ping Settings...................................................................................................................... 100

RIDGING

5.7 B

TATI C FILTERING

5.8 S

5.8.1 Source MAC Address and Destination MAC Address Out-Filters..................................... 107

5.8.2 MAC Address In-Filters...................................................................................................... 109

PANNING TREE FUNCTIONS

5.9 S

5.9.1 Spanning Tree Protocol Configurations..............................................................................111

5.9.2 Spanning Tree Port States..................................................................................................116

5.9.3 Spanning Tree Path Costs..................................................................................................118

5.9.4 Spanning Tree Port Priorities.............................................................................................120

5.10 SNMP F

5.11 S

5.11.1 Stacking Basic Setting..................................................................................................... 132

TAC KING

.................................................................................................................................... 104

........................................................................................................................ 107

.........................................................................................................110

UNCTIONS

.................................................................................................................................. 132

.................................................................................................................... 121

5.11.2 Stack IP Setting................................................................................................................137

5.11.3 Stack Port Mapping.......................................................................................................... 140

5.12 O

5.13 P

THER PROTOCOLS

ORT TRUNKING

........................................................................................................................ 143

.................................................................................................................. 140

ORT MIRRORING

5.14 P

...................................................................................................................... 146

ETTING QUALITY OF SERVICE PARAMETERS

5.15 S

5.15.1 Basic concept .................................................................................................................. 150

5.15.1.1 QoS model .............................................................................................................................. 150

5.15.1.2 Four QoS Profile...................................................................................................................... 152

5.15.1.3 Delay Bound............................................................................................................................ 153

5.15.1.4 Strict Priority and Best Effort ................................................................................................... 153

5.15.1.5 Weighted Fair Queuing............................................................................................................ 154

5.15.1.6 Shaper and DiffServ Expedited Forwarding ............................................................................ 154

5.15.1.7 Rate Control............................................................................................................................ 154

5.15.1.8 WRED Drop Threshold Management Support ........................................................................ 155

5.15.1.9 QoS Flow Control.................................................................................................................... 155

5.15.1.10 Mapping to IETF Diffserv Classes......................................................................................... 156

5.15.2 Configure QoS parameter................................................................................................ 157

5.15.2.1 Setting Global Settings............................................................................................................ 158

5.15.2.2 Specifying TCP/UDP Logical Port Settings ............................................................................. 163

5.15.2.2.1 User-Defined Port............................................................................................................ 164

5.15.2.2.2 Well-Known Port.............................................................................................................. 168

.............................................................................. 150

5.15.2.2.3 Range Port ...................................................................................................................... 169

5.15.2.3 Specifying the QoS VLAN Priority ........................................................................................... 173

5.15.2.4 Specifying the ToS Priority ...................................................................................................... 175

5.15.2.5 Selecting a QoS Profile ........................................................................................................... 177

5.15.2.5.1 Megabit Profile................................................................................................................. 178

5.15.2.5.2 Gigabit Profiles ................................................................................................................ 182

5.15.2.6 Specifying the Port Configuration............................................................................................ 184

5.15.2.7 Selecting Rate Control Parameters......................................................................................... 186

ENDING AND RECEIVING FILES

5.16 S

5.16.1 Receiving Files via TFTP................................................................................................. 191

5.16.2 Sending Files via TFTP ................................................................................................... 193

5.16.3 Receiving Files via Kermit ...............................................................................................195

5.16.4 Sending Files via Kermit..................................................................................................196

CHAPTER 6 WEB-BASED BROWSER MANAGEMENT.................................................................. 199

OGGING ON TO THE SWITCH

6.1 L

NDERSTANDING THE BROWSER INTERFACE

6.2 U

................................................................................................. 190

....................................................................................................... 199

................................................................................. 200

ERFORMING FILE ACTIVITIES

6.3 P

6.3.1 Receiving Files via TFTP...................................................................................................202

ERFORMING BASIC SETUP ACTIVITIES

6.4 P

6.4.1 General Management Configuration ................................................................................. 203

...................................................................................................... 201

........................................................................................ 203

6.4.2 Configuring LAN Ports.......................................................................................................205

6.4.3 Console Port Configuration................................................................................................209

CHAPTER 7 PERFORMING ADVANCED SETUP ACTIVITIES..................................................... 213

7.1 MAC A

7.1.1 Per VLAN View.................................................................................................................. 215

7.1.2 Per Port View.....................................................................................................................216

7.1.3 Individual MAC View..........................................................................................................218

7.2 IP N

7.2.1 IP and RIP Settings ...........................................................................................................220

7.2.2 Default Gateway Settings..................................................................................................224

7.2.3 ARP Table Settings............................................................................................................ 225

7.2.4 DHCP Gateway Settings ................................................................................................... 225

7.3 P

7.4 B

7.5 S

7.5.1 Adding Source MAC Address Out-Filters.......................................................................... 230

7.5.2 Deleting Source MAC Address Out-Filters........................................................................ 232

DDRESS MANAGEMENT

ETWORKING

ER PORT STATI STICS

RIDGING

TATI C

MAC F

.......................................................................................................................... 219

.................................................................................................................................... 228

ILTERS

..................................................................................................... 214

................................................................................................................. 227

.................................................................................................................. 229

7.5.3 Adding Destination MAC Address Out-Filters ................................................................... 233

7.5.4 Deleting Destination MAC Address Out-Filters ................................................................. 234

7.6 IP M

7.7 VLAN & PVID P

7.8 S

7.9 V

7.10 C

7.11 P

7.12 P

7.13 S

ULTICAST GROUP

7.7.1 VLAN Configuration........................................................................................................... 238

7.7.1.1 Adding a VLAN.......................................................................................................................... 238

7.7.1.2 Updating VLAN Information....................................................................................................... 241

7.7.1.3 Deleting a VLAN........................................................................................................................ 242

7.7.2 PVID Setting ...................................................................................................................... 243

PANNING TREE PERSPECTIVE

7.8.1 Configurations.................................................................................................................... 245

7.8.2 Port Setting........................................................................................................................ 247

IEWING AND/OR CHANGING

ONFIGURING

ORT TRUNKING

ORT MIRRORING

ELECTING STAC KING SETTINGS

................................................................................................................. 235

ERSPECTIVE

GVRP

........................................................................................................................ 252

...................................................................................................................... 254

...................................................................................................... 237

.................................................................................................... 244

SNMP P

AND

IGMP ............................................................................................... 251

ARAMETERS

................................................................................................ 257

........................................................................ 249

CHAPTER 8 SNMP AND RMON MANAGEMENT.......................................................................... 259

VERVIEW

8.1 O

8.2 SNMP A

8.3 RMON MIB (RFC 1757)

.................................................................................................................................. 259

GENT AND

MIB-2 (RFC1213) ........................................................................................ 260

AND BRIDGE

MIB (RFC 1493) ............................................................. 260

8.3.1 RMON Groups Supported ................................................................................................. 261

8.3.2 Bridge Groups Supported..................................................................................................261

8.4 PLANET P

APPENDIX A CABLE SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................................................... 263

APPENDIX B EXAMPLE OF STACKING SWITCHES.................................................................... 265

APPENDIX C VLAN .........................................................................................................................267

SSIGNING PORTS TO

C.1 A

C.1.1 VLAN Classification........................................................................................................... 268

C.1.2 Port Overlapping............................................................................................................... 268

C.1.3 Port-based VLANs ............................................................................................................268

C.1.4 Automatic VLAN Registration (GVRP)..............................................................................268

ORWARDING TAGGED/UNTAGGED FRAMES

C.2 F

ONNECTING

C.3 C

APPENDIX D VLAN OVERLAPPING.............................................................................................. 272

APPENDIX E CONSOLE PORT PIN ASSIGNMENT......................................................................275

RI VATE

MIB................................................................................................................ 262

VLANS..................................................................................................... 268

................................................................................. 269

VLAN G

ROUPS

..................................................................................................... 270

B.1 DB9 P

B.2 C

B.3 C

B.4 C

ORT PIN ASSIGNMENTS

ONNECTION FROM SWITCH'S SERIAL PORT TO

ONNECTION FROM SWITCH'S SERIAL PORT TO MODEM'S

ONNECTION FROM SWITCH'S SERIAL PORT TO

..................................................................................................... 275

PC'S 9-P

PC'S 25-P

COM P

25-P

DCE P

DTE P

ORT

....................................... 276

ORT

............................... 276

ORT

...................................... 277

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION

WGSW-404 and WGSW-2402A are ultra-fast high-performance switches with non-blocking switch

fabric of 16Gbps and 12.8Gbps. WGSW-404 is a backbone switch with 4-port 10/100/1000Mbps

RJ-45 and 4-slot for media expansion. WGSW-2402A is designed to be a workgroup switch with

24-port 10/100Mbps RJ-45 and 2-slot for media expansion. Their expansion slots support

1000Base-T, 1000Base-SX and 100Base-FX modules that provide great flexibility on enterprise and

FTTB application. In the following section, the short term “WGSW” will be used to represent both

WGSW-2402A and WGSW-404

The WGSW switch can be stacked up to 8 units together through Ethernet interface and managed by

single IP. You can stack 8 WGSW-2402A to get up to 192 100Base-TX ports plus 2 Gigabit port or 8

WGSW-404 to get 50 Gigabit ports in single stack. Mix them in a single stack is also possible to get

maximum flexibility. Most stacked switches are limited by the length of a proprietary stack cable,

WGSW switch, however, the maximum distance between two stacked switches can be up to 2

kilometers using Ethernet stack connectivity.

Designed as the Layer 2 switch but with layer 3 software routing function, the WGSW can easily fit in

your network configuration and can be executed for its management functions through the console

telnet and the web. SNMP MIBII, Bridge MIB, RMON groups 1,2,3,9 and enterprise private MIB are

also supported to get the maximum management functionality.

The standard IEEE 802.1Q with VLAN tagging feature makes logically separating nodes easier, with up

to 128 VLAN groups allowed on the WGSW switch. IGMP snooping is provided to prevent flooding of IP

multicast traffic. Port security and MAC addresses filtering are also included as a standard feature to

enhance overall network access security.

8 priority queues on Gigabit port and 4 on 10/100port are provided with versatile scheduling methods

including delay bound, strict priority, WFQ and best effort. This ensures critical applications get the

bandwidth and priority they need. Rate control is also supported to allow bandwidth allocation based

on ports.

Throughout this user’s manual, the Intelligent Gigabit Ethernet Switch, WGSW-404 and WGSW-2402A

will be referred to as the Managed Switch or the Switch or WGSW.

1.1 Package Contents

The package contains the following:

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 One Intelligent Gigabit Ethernet Switch

 One Power Cord

 Rack Mounting Brackets

 One Serial/Console Cable

 User’s manual CD

 Quick Installation Guide

If any of these pieces are missing or damaged, please contact your dealer immediately, if possible,

retain the carton including the original packing material, and use them against to repack the product in

case there is a need to return it to us for repair.

1.2 Features

 Complies with IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.3z and 802.3ab Ethernet Standards, IEEE 802.3x flow

control, 802.1D Spanning Tree, 802.1p QoS and 802.1Q VLAN.

 Features Store-and-Forward mode with wire-speed filtering and forwarding rates

 Support 16k MAC addresses

 IEEE 802.3x full duplex PAUSE frame, half duplex back pressure flow control

 Runt and CRC filtering eliminates erroneous packets to optimize network bandwidth

 LED indicators for simple diagnostics and management

 Auto-MDI/MDI-X on each 100Base-TX and 1000Base-T port

 Software routing function with RIP, RIP-2, DHCP relay and proxy ARP support

 Can be configured up to 128 groups of 802.1Q VLANs with GARP/GVRP supports

 Support port trunking for maximum 4 ports per trunk

 Support IP Multicast with IGMP snooping

 Up to 8 units can be stacked by Ethernet connection and managed by single IP

 Provide 4 priority queues on 10/100 ports and 8 priority queues on Gigabit ports

 Queuing is based on IEEE 802.1p tag or ToS of IP layer

 Configurable frame scheduling methods including delay bound, strict priority, weighted fair

queuing and best effort

 Rate control is supported on 10/100Mbps ports to provide 10 levels of rate (10Mbps to 100Mbps)

 Support SNMP MIB II, Ethernet MIB, VLAN MIB, RMON group 1, 2, 3, 9 and enterprise private

MIB

 Support Port mirroring on WGSW-2402A

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1.3 Specification

Product

Hardware Specification

Ports

Module Slot for

1000Base-SX/T and

100Base-FX modules

Stack Interface

Switch Fabric

Switch Processing Scheme

Throughput (packet per

second)

Address Table

Queue Buffer

Flow Control

Dimensions 430 x 350 x 44.5 mm, 1U high

Weight

Power Requirement

Power Consumption

Heat Dissipation

Temperature

Humidity

Network Management

System Configuration

Management Agent

RMON

Spanning Tree Algorithm

VLAN

Routing

Static Address Filtering

IGMP Multicast Filtering

Port trunking

Port Mirroring

QoS

Priority Queue

WGSW-2402A WGSW-404

24 10/ 100Base-TX RJ-45 Auto-MDI/MDI-X ports 2 4

Through Ethernet interface. Up to 8 units can be managed by single IP

12.8Gbps 16Gbps

Store-and-forward

6.547Mpps 11.904Mbps

16K entries

2Mbytes 4Mbytes

Back pressure for half duplex, IEEE 802.3x Pause Frame for full duplex

4.4 kg 4.2 kg

100~240 VAC, 50-60 Hz

50 Watts maximum 60 Watts maximum

170 BTU/hr maximum 205 BTU/hr maximum

Operating: 0~50ºC, Storage -40~70ºC

Operating and Storage: 10% to 95%(Non-condensing)

Console port, Telnet, Web browser, SNMP/RMON

MIB II, Ethernet MIB, RMON MIB, VLAN MIB and enterprise private MIB Groups 1, 2, 3, 9 (Statistics, History, Alarm and Event)

IEEE 802.1D

802.1Q VLAN with GARP/GVRP, up to 128 VLANs supported

RIP, RIP-2, DHCP Relay, proxy ARP and ICMP Router Discovery Message Source and destination MAC addresses filtering

Support IP multicast with IGMP snooping up to 64k groups

Up to 4 ports in a trunk. 3 trunk groups support

2 mirroring port supports

Based on IEEE 802.1p tag or ToS of IP layer

4 priority queues on 10/100 ports and 8 priority queues on

4 10/100/1000Base-T RJ-45 Auto-MDI/MDI-X ports

Up to 4 ports in a trunk. 4 trunk groups support

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QoS Scheduling

Congestion Avoidance

Rate Control

Standards Conformance

Regulation Compliance

Standards Compliance

Gigabit ports Supports delay bound, strict priority, WFQ (Weighted Fair Queuing) and best effort service disciplines Supports WRED (Weighted Random Early Detection) drop threshold management 10 levels of rate (10 to 100%) configurable on 10/100Mbps port

FCC Part 15 Class A, CE

IEEE 802.3 (Ethernet) IEEE 802.3u (Fast Ethernet), IEEE 802.3z (1000Base-SX/LX), IEEE 802.3ab(1000Base-T), IEEE 802.1D (STP), IEEE 802.3x (full-duplex flow control), IEEE 802.1p (QoS), IEEE 802.1Q (VLANs) RFC 768 UDP RFC 783 TFTP RFC 791 IP RFC 792 ICMP RFC 826 ARP RFC 854 Telnet RFC 1058 RIP RFC 1122 Host Requirements RFC 1157 SNMP v1/v2 RFC 1256 ICMP Router Discover Protocol RFC 1213 MIB II RFC 1493 Bridge MIB RFC 1757 RMON 4 groups, statistics, history, alarms and events RFC 1812 IP Router Requirement RFC 2131 DHCP Relay RFC 2068 HTTP RFC 2236 IGMPv2 RFC 2674 VLAN MIB

1.4 How to Use this Manual

This user’s manual is structured as follows:

 Chapter 2, Installation explains the hardware functions of the Switch and how to physically install

it.

 Chapter 3, Configuration explains how to set up and modify the configuration of the Switch.  Chapter 4, Menu-Driven Console Management and Chapter 5 Performing Advanced

Management Activities explains how to configure either locally through its RS-232 port or

remotely via a Telnet session.

 Chapter 6 Web-Based Configuration and Chapter 7 Performing Advanced Setup Activities allows

you to access the Switch using the Web browser of your choice.

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 Chapter 8, SNMP and RMON Management allows you to access the Switch using SNMP

management feature.

 Appendix provides cable specification and more information regarding to stack and VLAN.

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CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION

This Chapter describes the hardware function of the Switches and shows how to install it on the

desktop or shelf. Basic knowledge of networking is assumed. Read this chapter completely before

continuing.

2.1 WGSW-2402A Hardware Description

2.1.1 Front Panel of WGSW-2402A

The front panel of the Switch has 24 RJ-45 ports for 10/100 Mbps in the middle. The port status LEDs

are indicated at the left. The expansion modules are situated at the right. Figure 2-1 shows a front

panel of the Switch. Table 2-1 shows the port function of the Switch. The functionality of the LEDs will

be explained in 2.1.4 LEDs.

IGURE

LEDs

Status LEDs 10/100 RJ-45 Ports Expansion Modules

ABLE

Ports

10/100

Expansion

Ports

# of Ports Description

These RJ-45 ports support network speeds of either 10Mbps or 100 Mbps, and can operate in half- or full-duplex modes. These ports provide for the installation of one or two expansion modules that establish a Fast or Gigabit Ethernet connection.

Note: You may install an 1000Base-SX, 1000Base-T or

100Base-FX expansion module and use fiber optic or category 5 cabling

2-1 P

RONT PANEL

2-1 F

ORT FUNCTION

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2.1.2 LEDs of WGSW-2402A

The LEDs indicate the status of 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports, Over Heat, Fan Failure and Power. Figure

2-2 shows the LED panel of the Switch. Table 2-2 shows the functions of power and status LEDs. Table

2-3 shows the functions of the port status LEDs.

IGURE

Status LED 10/100 Port Status LEDs

Power LED

The LEDs are explained in the following tables.

2-2 LEDS P

ANEL

LED Color Function

PWR

Over Heat

Fan Failure

LED Color Function

Link/Act

100/10

Green

Red

Green

2-2 P

ABLE

Lights to indicate that the Switch has power. Lights to indicate that the Switch exceeds its operational

temperature.

Lights to indicate that the fans are not active.

ABLE

Lights to indicate that the Switch is successfully

connecting to the network.

Blinks to indicate the Switch is actively receiving or

sending the data over the port.

Lights to indicate that the port is operating at 100 Mbps. Off to indicate that the port is operating at 10 Mbps while

the port’s Link is on.

OWER AND STATUS

2-3 P

ORT STATUS

LEDS

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Lights to indicate that the port is operating in full-duplex

FDX/COL

Yellow

mode. Blinks periodically to indicate that the connection is experiencing collisions.

2.1.3 Rear Panel of WGSW-2402A

The rear panel of WGSW-2402A has a power connector, a Buzzer button and a console port. Figure

2-3 shows a rear panel of the Switch. Table 2-5 explains the function of the ports shown in the Figure

2-4.

IGURE

Console Buzzer Button Power

ABLE

Port Function

Power

Console

This is where you will connect the AC power cord. 100~240VAC is allowed. This is where you will connect to the RS-232 serial port on your PC for configuring the management function, discussed in Chapter 3.

2-3 R

EAR PANEL OF

2-4 P

ORT FUNCTION OF THE REAR PANEL

WGSW-2402A

Note: To depress the Buzzer button will change the reaction of the buzzer. If the button is set to on,

the buzzer will ring as the system is under the status of overheat. Set to off, the buzzer will not

work even if the system overheats.

2.2 WGSW-404 Hardware Description

2.2.1 Front Panel of WGSW-404

The front panel of the WGSW-404 has 4 RJ-45 ports for 10/100/1000 Mbps in the middle. The port

status LEDs are indicated at the left. The expansion modules are situated at the right. Figure 2-3 shows

the Switch’s front panel. Table 2-4 shows the port function of the Switch. The functionality of the LEDs

will be explained in 2.2.2 LEDs.

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Status LEDs

10/100/1000 Mbps ports Expansion Ports

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Table 2-5 Port Function

WGSW-404

Ports # of Ports Description

Console

10/100/1000

Expansion

Ports

This is where you can connect to the RS-232 serial port on your PC for configuring the management function. These RJ-45 ports support network speeds of 10, 100 or 1000 Mbps, and can operate in full-duplex modes. These ports provide for the installation of one or two expansion modules that establish a Fast or Gigabit Ethernet

connection. Note: You may install an 1000Base-SX, 1000Base-T or

100Base-FX expansion module and use fiber optic or category 5 cabling.

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2.2.2 LEDs of WGSW-404

The LEDs indicate the status of 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet ports, Over Heat, Fan Failure and Power.

The LEDs are explained in the following tables.

LED Color Function

Power

Over Heat

Fan Failure

LED Color Function

Act

FDX/COL

1000

100

Green

Red

Green

Yellow

Green

Yellow

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Lights to indicate that the Switch has power. Lights to indicate that the Switch exceeds its operational

temperature.

Lights to indicate that the fans are not active.

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Lights to indicate the Switch is actively receiving or

sending the data over the port.

Lights green to indicate that the port is operating in

full-duplex mode. Blinks orange periodically to indicate that the connection is experiencing collisions.

Lights to indicate that the Switch is sending or receiving

data at 1000 Mbps.

Lights to indicate that the Switch is sending or receiving

data at 100 Mbps.

Lights to indicate that the Switch is sending or receiving

data at 10 Mbps.

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LEDS

2.2.3 Rear Panel of WGSW-404

The rear panel of WGSW-404 has a power connector, a Buzzer button and a console port. Figure 2-3

shows a rear panel of the Switch. Table 2-5 explains the function of the ports shown in the Figure 2-4.

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Port Function

Power

This is where you will connect the AC power cord.

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WGSW-404

Note: To depress the Buzzer button will change the reaction of the buzzer. If the button is set to on,

the buzzer will ring as the system is under the status of overheat. Set to off, the buzzer will not

work even if the system overheats.

2.3 Module Hardware Description

2.3.1 Gigabit Expansion Module

Figure 2-6 show that front panel of gigabit expansion module. Table 2-9 and Table 2-10 show that

modules status LEDs.

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WGSW-C1GT Module Status LEDs WGSW-C1SX Module Status LEDs

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LED Color Function

1000

100

FDX/COL

Act

Green

Yellow

Green

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WGSW-C1GT

Lights to indicate that the Switch is sending or receiving

data at 1000 Mbps.

Lights to indicate that the Switch is sending or receiving

data at 100 Mbps.

Lights to indicate that the Switch is sending or receiving

data at 10 Mbps.

Lights green to indicate that the port is operating in

full-duplex mode.

Blinks orange periodically to indicate that the connection

is experiencing collisions.

Lights to indicate that the connection is acting.

TATUS

LEDS

LED Color Function

1000

Act

FDX/COL

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WGSW-C1SX

Green

Yellow

TATUS

Lights to indicate that receiver of fibre port is in

normal optical input levels.

Lights to indicate that the connection is acting. Lights to indicate that the port is operating at

full duplex. This port does not support half duplex.

LEDS

2.3.2 100Base-FX Expansion Module

Figure 2-5 show that front panel of 100Base-FX expansion module. Table 2-7 show that modules

status LEDs.

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WGSW-C1ST Module Status LEDs WGSW-C1SC Module Status LEDs

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LED Color Function

100 Act

FDX/COL

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Green

Yellow

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WGSW-C1SC / WGSW-C1ST

Lights to indicate that receiver of fibre port is in normal

optical input levels.

Lights to indicate that the connection is acting. Lights to indicate that the port is operating at full duplex.

Blinks orange periodically to indicate that the connection

is experiencing collisions.

ASE

-FX

MODULE STATUS

LEDS

2.4 Installing the Switch

The Switch is designed for office use, where it can be free standing, desktop-mounted, or mounted in

most standard 19-inch equipment racks. If you prefer, you can rack-mount the Switch in a wiring closet

or equipment room using two mounting brackets and six screws.

When choosing a location for the Switch, observe the following guidelines:

 Make sure the Switch is accessible and that the cables can be connected easily.

 Keep cabling away from sources of electrical noise such as radios, transmitters, and broadband

amplifiers as well as power lines and fluorescent lighting fixtures.

 Prevent water or moisture from entering the Switch case.

 Make sure there are no obstructions to restrict airflow around the Switch. We recommend that you

provide a minimum of 25 millimeter (1-inch) clearance.

 Do not place liquids or other objects on top of the Switch.

 If the Switches are freestanding, do not stack more than four switches on top of one another.

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2.4.1 Pre-Installation Considerations

Fast Ethernet Topology Considerations

If you will be using the Switch for Fast Ethernet (100 Mbps) operation, observe the following guidelines:

 The maximum unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) cable length is 100 meters (328 feet) over Category 5

cable.

 Single-repeater topologies permit a total network span of 325 meters (1066 feet).

Full-Duplex Considerations

The Switch provides full-duplex support for its Fast Ethernet ports. Full-duplex operation allows frames

to be sent and received simultaneously, doubling a link’s potential data throughput. If you will be using

the Switch in full-duplex mode, the maximum UTP cable length is 100 meters (328 feet) over Category

5 cable.

2.4.2 Desktop or Shelf Mounting

To install the Switch on a desktop or shelf, simply complete the following steps:

Step 1 Place the Switch on a desktop or shelf near an AC power source. Step 2 Keep enough ventilation space between the Switch and the surrounding objects.

Note: When choosing a location, keep in mind the environmental restrictions. Please also

refer to Chapter 1, section 1.3 product specification for the details.

Step 3 Connect the Switch to network devices.

A. Connect one end of a standard network cable to the 10/100 RJ-45 ports on the front of

the Switch.

B. Connect the other end of the cable to the network devices such as printer servers,

workstations or routers.

Note: It is strongly recommended to use the UTP Category 5 network cabling with RJ-45 tips

for the network connection. For more information, please see the Cable Specifications in Appendix A, Cable Specifications.

Step 4 Supply power to the Switch.

A. Connect one end of the power cable to the Switch. B. Connect the power cube end of the power cable to a standard wall outlet.

When the Switch receives power, the Power LED should remain solid Green.

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2.4.3 Rack-Mounting

The following procedure describes how to install the Switch in a standard 19-inch rack.

 Disconnect all cables from the Switch.

 Remove all adhesive pads from the bottom of the Switch.

Step 1 Place the Switch right side up on a hard flat surface, with the front panel facing you. Step 2 Locate a mounting bracket over the mounting holes on one side of the Switch

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ventilation holes on the Switch are not obstructed.

Step 6 Connect the cables to the back of the Switch.

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CHAPTER 3 CONFIGURATION

This chapter explains the methods that you can use to configure management access to the Switch. It

describes the types of management applications and the communication and management protocols

that deliver data between your management device (workstation or personal computer) and the system.

It also contains information about port connection options.

This chapter covers the following topics:

 Management Access Overview

 Key Concepts

 Key Guidelines for Implementation

 Administration Console Access

 Web Management Access

 SNMP Access

 Standards, Protocols, and Related Reading

3.1 Management Access Overview

The Switch gives you the flexibility to access and manage the Switch using any or all of the following

methods:

 An administration console

 Web browser interface

 An external SNMP-based network management application

The administration console and Web browser interface support are embedded in the Switch software

and are available for immediate use. Each of these management methods has their own advantages.

Table 3-1 compares the three management methods.

Management

Method

Administration

console

Web browser

 No IP address or subnet needed  Text-based  Telnet functionality and HyperTerminal

 Secure  Ideal for configuring the Switch

 Compatible with all popular browsers

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OMPARISONS OF THREE MANAGEMENT METHODS

Advantages Disadvantages

 Must be near switch or use dial-up

connection

 Not convenient for remote users  Modem connection may prove to

be unreliable or slow

 Security can be compromised

(hackers need only know the IP address and subnet mask)

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 Can be accessed from any location  Most visually appealing  Communicates with switch functions at

the MIB level

 Based on open standards

SNMP Agent

 May encounter delay times on

poor connections

 Requires SNMP manager

software

 Least visually appealing of all

three methods

 Some settings require calculations  Security can be compromised

(hackers need only know the community name)

3.1.1 Administration Console

The administration console is an internal, character-oriented, menu-driven user interface for performing

system administration such as displaying statistics or changing option settings. Using this method, you

can view the administration console from a terminal, personal computer, Apple Macintosh, or

workstation connected to the Switch’s console (serial) port.

There are two ways to use this management method: via direct access or modem port access. The

following sections describe these methods. For more information about using the console, refer to

Chapter 4 Menu-Driven Console Management.

3.1.2 Direct Access

Direct access to the administration console is achieved by directly connecting a terminal or a PC

equipped with a terminal-emulation program (such as HyperTerminal) to the Switch console (serial)

port.

When using this management method, a null-modem cable is required to connect the Switch to the PC.

After making this connection, configure the terminal-emulation program to use the following

parameters:

The default parameters are:

 115,200 bps

 8 data bits

 No parity

 1 stop bit

You can change these settings, if desired, after you log on. This management method is often preferred

because you can remain connected and monitor the system during system reboots. Also, certain error

messages are sent to the serial port, regardless of the interface through which the associated action

was initiated. A Macintosh or PC attachment can use any terminal-emulation program for connecting to

the terminal serial port. A workstation attachment under UNIX can use an emulator such as TIP.

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3.1.3 Modem Port Access

You can access the Switch’s administration console from a PC or Macintosh using an external modem

attached to the console (serial) port. The Switch management program provides a Console Port

screen, accessible from the Basic Management screen, that lets you configure parameters for modem

access (see Chapter 4 Menu-Driven Console Management). After configuring when you have

configured the external modem from the administration console, the Switch transmits characters that

you have entered as output on the modem port. The Switch echoes characters that it receives as input

on the modem port to the current ad-ministration console session. The console appears to be directly

connected to the external modem.

3.2 Web Management

The Switch provides a browser interface that lets you configure and manage the Switch remotely. After

you set up your IP address for the Switch, you can access the Switch’s Web interface applications

directly in your Web browser by entering the IP address of the Switch. You can then use your Web

browser to list and manage switch configuration parameters from one central location, just as if you

were directly connected to the Switch’s console port. For more information, see Chapter 5, Browser Management.

Web Management requires either Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.01 or later or Netscape Navigator 4.03

or later.

 Netscape Navigator — if you use Netscape Navigator 4.03 or 4.04, install the Netscape JDK 1.1

Patch. Download the patch from the following location:

http://www.netscape.com/

If you encounter problems accessing Help files when you use Netscape, clear the browser memory

cache and disk cache, and restart the browser.

 Internet Explorer — if you use Internet Explorer 4.01, install the latest 4.01 Service Pack 1. This

service pack makes Internet Explorer Year 2000 compliant and fixes other product-support issues.

Download the 4.01 Service Pack 1 from the following location:

http://www.microsoft.com/msdownload/iebuild/ie4sp1_win32/en/ie4sp1_win32.htm

If the above link is unavailable, download the service pack from the Microsoft home page:

http://www.microsoft.com

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3.3 SNMP-Based Network Management

You can use an external SNMP-based application to configure and manage the Switch. This

management method requires the SNMP agent on the Switch and the SNMP Network Management

Station to use the same community string. This management method, in fact, uses two community

strings: the get community string and the set community string. If the SNMP network management

station only knows the set community string, it can read and write to the MIBs. However, if it only knows

the get community string, it can only read MIBs. The default gets and sets community strings for the

Switch are public.

3.4 Protocols

The Switch supports the following protocols:

 Virtual terminal protocols, such as Telnet

 Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)

3.4.1 Virtual Terminal Protocols

A virtual terminal protocol is a software program, such as Telnet, that allows you to establish a

management session from a Macintosh, a PC, or a UNIX workstation. Because Telnet runs over

TCP/IP, you must have at least one IP address configured on the Switch before you can establish

access to it with a virtual terminal protocol.

Note: Terminal emulation differs from a virtual terminal protocol in that you must connect a terminal

directly to the console (serial) port.

3.4.2 SNMP Protocol

Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is the standard management protocol for multi-vendor

IP networks. SNMP supports transaction-based queries that allow the protocol to format messages and

to transmit information between reporting devices and data-collection programs. SNMP runs on top of

the User Datagram Protocol (UDP), offering a connectionless-mode service.

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3.4.3 Management Architecture

All of the management application modules use the same Messaging Application Programming

Interface (MAPI). By unifying management methods with a single MAPI, configuration parameters set

using one method (console port, for example) are immediately displayable by the other management

methods (for example, SNMP agent of Web browser).

The management architecture of the Switch adheres to the IEEE open standard. This compliance

assures customers that the Switch is compatible with, and will interoperate with other solutions that

adhere to the same open standard.

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Chapter 4 Menu-Driven Console Management

The Switch provides a menu-driven console interface for configuration purposes. The Switch can be

configured either locally through its RS-232 port or remotely via a Telnet session. This chapter

describes how to configure the Switch using its menu-driven console. The figures in this chapter will

base on WGSW-2402A, for WGSW-404, however, the setup steps are the same.

4.1 Logging on to the Switch

Enter the console interface factory default console name “admin” without password (or enter a

user-defined pass-word if you changed the factory default password). The Switch Management screen

in Figure 4-1 appears, with the Basic option highlighted.

Note:

Only one console and three telnet-users can log on to the Switch concurrently. However, it is

not recommended that multiple users modify the configuration at the same time.

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 To perform basic management activities, see Section 4.3 “Performing Basic Management

Activities”.

 To perform advanced management activities, see Section 5 “Performing Advanced Management

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 To log out, highlight Logout and press Enter.

 To save the current settings and remain in the configuration program, highlight Save Settings,

press Enter.

 To restore the factory default settings, highlight Restore Default Settings and press Enter.

 To reboot, highlight Reboot and press Enter.

4.2 Navigating Through the Console Interface

The console interface consists of a series of menu boxes. Each menu box has several options, which

are listed vertically. A highlight in each box lets you select the option you wish to choose; pressing the

Enter key activates the highlighted option. Table 4-1 shows the keys used for navigating through the

console interface.

Move the highlight one line up in a menu box. Up arrow or K

Move the highlight one line down in a menu box. Down arrow or J

Move the highlight between screens. Tab

Select the highlighted option. Enter

Move to the previous menu. Escape

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4.3 Performing Basic Management Activities

Basic management activities consist of General, LAN port, and console port tasks. To perform basic

management activities:

1. From the Switch Management screen (see Figure 4-1), highlight Basic Management and press Enter. The Basic Management screen in Figure 4-2 appears.

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2. From the Basic Management screen, highlight the desired option and press the Enter key:

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 General lets you change the system name, location, administration and guest passwords,

statistics collection, reboot-on-error, and remote Telnet login capability. See Section 4.3.1 “General Management Configuration”.

 LAN Port lets you configure speed and flow control, link type, and physical address. See

Section 4.3.2 “LAN Port Configuration”.

 Console Port lets you change the console baud rate, flow control method, modem control,

and modem setup string; enable or disable SLIP; and configure the SLIP address and SLIP

subnet mask. See Section 4.3.3 “Console Port Configuration”.

4.3.1 General Management Configuration

If you select General from the Basic Management screen (see Figure 4-2), the General screen in Figure 4-3 appears, with the System Name value highlighted.

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