Asante 65120 - Manual

6 Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Asanté IntraCore 65120 Series Gigabit Ethernet switch. In addition to the traditional console and telnet interface, this switch can also be configured and managed through a user-friendly web browser interface. With an on-board HTTP server, users ...

8 1.3 Management There are three different methods by which a user can manage the switch: web, console/telnet, or SNMP. 1.3.1 Web-Based Interface Users can configure the switch, monitor the LED panel, and display statistics graphically with Netscape Navigator browser version 4.0 or higher and Micros...

10 Chapter 2 Installation and Setup This chapter provides the following information: • Package Contents • Installation • Setup • Password Protection • IP Assignment • SNMP Host Access 2.1 Package Contents The IntraCore 65120 package contains the following: • IntraCore 65120 Series Gigabit Ethernet s...

11 • Examine your work area for potential hazards (I.e. wet floors, ungrounded cables, etc. 2.2.2 Recommended Installation Tools You will need the following tools and equipment (not included) to install the IntraCore 65120 switch: • Number 1, number 2 and 3/16-inch flat-blade screwdrive rs • Antista...

12 2.2.7 Equipment Rack Guidelines • Size: 17.25 x 10.0 x 1.7 inches 423 x 245 x 43 mm • Ventilation: Ensure that the rack is installed in a room where the temperature remains below 40° C (104° F). Be sure that there are no obstructions, such as other equipment or cables, blocking airflow to or from...

13 2.4 Password Protection The Password Protection feature is disabled by default, allowing immediate access to ANYONE on the network. To protect your switch from unauthorized changes to the configuration, you must enable the protection feature. It can only be enabled through the console interface. ...

14 4. Now enter your password, pressing Enter when done. 5. Enter the passwo rd again to confirm, pressing Enter when done. 6. Press Ctrl+W to save. 2.5 IP Assignment To assign an IP address (other than the default IP address): 1. From the Main Menu, select a . System Manager . 2. Select b . IP addr...

15 6. Press Ctrl-W when done to save these changes. 7. After making IP changes, the system needs to be reset. Press the Esc key to return to the System Manager Menu. 8. Go to System Manager/Reset . Use the arrow keys to select Yes to proceed with Reset. 2.6 SNMP Host Access When the reset is complet...

16 Chapter 3 Web-Based Management Web-Based Management allows switch configuration changes to be made using an Internet Web browser. This interface also allows for system monitoring of the Switch. Buttons featured are: • Reload : Pulls that screen’s data from current values on the system • Apply : S...

19 3.3.4 Firmware Update On the Firmware Update screen, the system can be configured to download and boot from a new image off the network (Please refer to Chapter 5 when updating software). Choose from the following options: Net option: This option allows the user to try out a new image before upgr...

20 3.4 Port Manager This page will allow access to the port parameters. The configurable parameters are available as follows: • Port Name • Port Enable • Auto Negotiation • Operating Parameters • Flow Control • HOL Blocking 3.5 Address Manager The Address Manager allows you to add or remove static a...

22 3.6.2 Port Settings For the Port Settings options, you can specify spanning tree parameters for each port. These parameters include port priority and path cost . 3.7 VLAN Setup The VLAN tagging option is a standard set by the IEEE to facilitate the spanning of Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs) ...

23 Add VLAN Membership: • Select the VLAN you want to modify • Click the box below the port number on the line of the VLAN, so that a “T” (tagged) or “U” (untagged) appears Remove VLAN Membership: • Click the box again until a blank box appears. This will remove VLAN membership from the port 3.7.2 P...

24 3.9 Port Mirroring Port mirroring is a feature to help in the debugging of a network. This web interface page allows enabling or disabling of port mirroring and the setting of source and monitor ports. The Monitor port will show a copy of every packet that arrives or leaves the source port. 3.10 ...

25 3.10.2 Host Table The SNMP Host Table screen allows you to add and remove hosts from access rights that have been granted to community groups. The permissions GET, SET and TRAP are assigned to a community name and then these permissions are assigned to individual machines by adding those machines...

26 3.11 IGMP (Internet Group Management Protocol) Management IGMP is the Internet control protocol used by IP hosts to report their multicast group memberships to any neighboring multicast router. Enable IGMP to achieve automatic multicast filtering for efficient bandwidth utilization. 3.12 Statisti...

27 3.12.2 Group Chart This chart tracks the types of errors that have occurred on one port. Enter the port selection, the refresh rate and the color. When all of the variables are set, click Draw . Click Reset to start again. 3.12.3 History Graph This page will graph data over time, allowing you to ...

32 4.6.2 Address Aging Aging Time is a variable that must be configured. Its purpose is to determine the length of time an entry is held in the forwarding tables. The default value is set at 300 seconds (5 minutes). The Administrator may change this value to any value between 10 and 1,000,000 second...

33 4.8 VLAN Setup The VLAN tagging option is a standard set by the IEEE to facilitate the spanning of VLANs across multiple switches (Reference: IEEE standard 802.1Q-1998 Virtual Bridged Local Area Networks). 4.8.1 VLAN Administration In this screen the user can add new VLAN groups by entering the V...

36 Chapter 5 Firmware Update Procedure The application firmware is field -updateable. The update procedure and the required equipment are described in this chapter. Note : Once the system is up, it is controlled by an executing application image residing in the flash memory. No firmware update is po...

37 Chapter 6 Switching Concepts The following sections provide brief explanations of some of the concepts related to switching. If more information is required, please refer to networking textbooks, online resources (i.e. www.oreillynet.com) or your MIS manager. 6.1 Spanning Tree Protocol The Spanni...

38 Forward Delay After a recalculation of the spanning tree, the Forward Delay parameter regulates the delay before each port begins transmitting traffic. If a port begins forwarding traffic too soon (before a new root bridge has been selected), the network can be adversely affected. The default val...

40 Appendix A: Troubleshooting In the unlikely event your network does not operate properly, follow the troubleshooting tips below: CHECK YOUR POWER CONNECTION. Is the Power LED on? If not plug the p ower cord into another known working AC outlet. CHECK YOUR NETWORK CABLE. Are the LINK LEDs on? If n...

41 Appendix B: VLAN Description and Examples Packets received by the switch will be treated in the following way with regard to the Switch’s VLAN settings: 1. When an untagged packet enters a port, it will be automatically tagged with the port’s default VLAN ID tag number. Each port has a default VL...

42 3. To allow untagged packets to participate in the ‘New’ VLAN, make sure to change the Port VLAN IDs for the relevant ports. To access the Port VLAN ID page choose c . PVID Settings from the VLAN Setup menu. Use the space bar to add an ‘X’ indicating which PVID is assigned to which port. Example ...

44 Appendix C: Features, Defaults and Specifications The IntraCore 65120 is shipped with the following factory default settings and specifications: • Switching Method: Store -and-forward • System Packets Buffer Size: 1.5MB • MAC Address Table: 8000 • Full-Duplex: Standards-based auto -negotiation en...

46 Appendix D: FCC Compliance and Safety Statements FCC Compliance Statement This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the instructions provided with the equipment, may cause interference to radio and TV commun...

47 Appendix E: Online Warranty Registration Before calling Asanté Technical Support, please register your switch online at www.asante.com/support/registration.html. By doing so, you’ll be entitled to special offers, up -to-date information and important product bulletins.