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Page 3 - Table Of Contents

3 Table Of Contents Chapter 1. Introduction 5 Features 5 Ethernet Switching Technology 6 Management Methods 6 Chapter 2. Hardware Installation 7 Package Contents 7 Front Panel 7 Rear Panel 8 Mounting Configurations 8 Powering on the Switch 8 Optional FX100 Modules 8 Chapter 3. Network Application 11...

Page 5 - Chapter 1. Introduction; Management; Features; Intelligent Management Features

5 Chapter 1. Introduction Thank you for purchasing an Asanté FriendlyNET FM2017 SNMP/W eb managed switch. This switch is designed to build high-performance switched networks. It uses store-and-forward technology, providing low latency for high-speed networking, and is targeted at workgroup, departme...

Page 6 - Console and Telnet Connection; and

6 Ethernet Switching Technology Ethernet switching technology has dramatically boosted the total bandwidth of a network, eliminating congestion problems inherent with Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Detection (CSMA/CD) protocol, and has greatly reduced unnecessary transmissions. This re...

Page 7 - Chapter 2. Hardware Installation; Package Contents; Switch; Front Panel; LED Indicators

7 Chapter 2. Hardware Installation This chapter describes the front and rear panels of the FM2017, and explains how to install, mount and apply power to the switch. Package Contents The switch is shipped with the following items: • Switch • AC power cord • Four (4) Rubber feet • Rack mount Kit • RS-...

Page 8 - Rear Panel; CPU Fail; powering on or rebooting the switch; CPU Activity; information; Mounting Configurations; Desktop Mounting; ventilation space between the switch and surrounding objects.; Rack Mounting; Powering on the Switch; local power source outlet. The unit will power on.; Optional FX100 Modules

8 Rear Panel The rear panel contains the Network Management module and the 3-pronged power plug. The switch uses AC in the range of 100-240V AC, 50-60Hz. The Network Management module holds the Flash memory, and has two LEDs: CPU Fail : The CPU Fail LED is lit when the switch’s self test and initial...

Page 9 - Installing an FX100 Module; modules are; NOT

9 • FX100-MMC • FX100-SMC15 • FX100-SMC30 • FX100-SMC60 The FX100 modules are designed to extend the allowable distance between the switch and other network devices. The maximum distance that can be achieved with fiber cabling is 2 kilometers (multi-mode fiber) and up to 15, 30 or 60 kilometers (sin...

Page 11 - Chapter 3. Network Application; Small Workgroup

11 Chapter 3. Network Application This section provides a few samples of network topology in which the switch can be used. In general, the switch is designed to be used as a segment switch. That is, with its large address table (8000 MAC address) and high performance, it is ideal for interconnecting...

Page 13 - Chapter 4. Network Configuration; Connecting a Terminal or PC to the Console Port; or

13 Chapter 4. Network Configuration This chapter explains how to configure console management via a direct connection to the console port of the switch. Console management involves the administration of the switch via a direct connection to the RS-232 console port. This port is a female DB-9 connect...

Page 14 - Assigning IP Address

14 ---<<Current configuration>>---------------------------[1.0(beta 2)]----- [MAC=00:00:94:D1:1C:22] [IP=192.168.0.1] [mask=255.255.255.0] [broadcast=255.255.255.255] [gateway=0.0.0.0] ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. boot-method = [flash] 2. i...

Page 15 - Secured IP

15 E. Http server = [on] F. Telnet/Http username = [root] G. Telnet/Http password = [enabled] H. reboot I. logout J. ping K. help L. loaddefault M. securedip = [0.0.0.0],[0.0.0.0],[0.0.0.0] >>>> Press H to reboot the switch after making your change. Press Enter twice, and the new IP addr...

Page 17 - System Login; Enter; Then the following; Login; button, then the Password Dialogue Box appears.; root; or click; OK; System

17 Chapter 5. Web-Based Management This section introduces the configuration and functions of the web-based management of switch. The FM2017 provides an embedded HTML website residing in the CPU module. It offers management features and allows users to manage the switch from anywhere on the network ...

Page 18 - Statistics Screen; Statistics

18 Inside the System page, the following information about the switch is listed: Network Setting • IP address : 192.168.0.1 • Subnet Mask : 255.255.255.0 • Broadcast : 255.255.255.255 • Default gateway : 0.0.0.0 The configuration above is only a reference setting. If you want to reset or change the ...

Page 19 - The data is automatically updated at regular intervals.; Port Config Screen; Port Config; Apply; button after finishing your new settings.; Speed Config Screen; Speed Config

19 The data is automatically updated at regular intervals. Port Config Screen You can use the Port Config page to disable/enable each port. By default, all the ports are Enabled . To disable or enable a port: 1. Select the drop-down menu in the Status column. 2. Choose the status you want for each E...

Page 20 - VLAN Screen; VLAN; at the bottom of

20 To set these parameters for a port: 1. Select the drop-down menu in Speed/Duplex column. 2. Select one of the following choices: Auto/flow control enabled, Auto/flow control disabled, 100Base- Tx/Full Duplex, 100Base-Tx/Half Duplex, 10Base-T/Full Duplex or 10Base-T/Half Duplex. 3. Click Apply . V...

Page 21 - Agent Config Screen; Agent Config; Boot Method; SNMP Management; public; GetCommunity

21 Agent Config Screen In the Agent Config page, the switch’s current configurations are displayed. You can refer to the following Agent Config page for your own setting. Boot Method There are three modes of Boot Method: • FLASH : Boot your system by flash settings. Flash memory resides in a chip an...

Page 22 - Default Agent Configuration

22 Default Agent Configuration The following are the default values of the Agent Config of the switch. You can change the information listed by entering new information (for example, you can change the switch’s IP address by directly typing in a new IP address). Click Apply after entering the inform...

Page 23 - Appendix A. Troubleshooting; Incorrect Connections; crossover; from an RJ-45 MDIX connector; straight-through cable; Faulty or Loose Cables

23 Appendix A. Troubleshooting This section is intended to help you solve the most common problems on the switch. If you still are having problems after reading through the information here, contact Asanté’s Technical Support for assistance. Your switch can easily be monitored through the LED indica...

Page 25 - Appendix B. Internet Explorer Setting; ” of the function bar, then follow the step-by-step instructions

25 Appendix B. Internet Explorer Setting If you are using Internet Explorer, you have to modify the browser setting to enable Java applets to use network ports. We used Internet Explorer 5.0 for the following demonstration. First, select ” Internet Optional ..” under “ Tools ” of the function bar, t...

Page 27 - Appendix C. Specifications and Warranty Statement; FriendlyNET FM2017 Specifications

27 Appendix C. Specifications and Warranty Statement FriendlyNET FM2017 Specifications Standards IEEE 802.3 10Base-T Ethernet IEEE 802.3u 100Base-TX Fast Ethernet ANSI/IEEE 802.3 N-Way auto-negotiation Protocol CSMA/CD Maximum Forwarding Rate 14,880 pps per Ethernet port 148,800 pps per Fast Etherne...