Page 2 - About This Guide; Icon Descriptions; Resource; Copyright and Trademarks
ii About This Guide Business Series Smart Gigabit Ethernet Switch About This Guide Icon Descriptions While reading through the User Guide you may encounter various icons designed to call attention to a specific item. Below is a description of these icons: NOTE: This check mark indicates that there i...
Page 3 - Table of Contents; Chapter 1: Introduction
iii Table of Contents Business Series Smart Gigabit Ethernet Switch Chapter 1: Introduction 1 Chapter 2: Product Overview 2 SLM2048 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 5 - Appendix A: About Gigabit Ethernet and Fiber Optic Cabling
v Table of Contents Business Series Smart Gigabit Ethernet Switch Appendix A: About Gigabit Ethernet and Fiber Optic Cabling 37 Gigabit Ethernet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37Fiber Optic Cabling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 6 - Chapter; Introduction
Introduction Business Series Smart Gigabit Ethernet Switch Chapter Chapter : Introduction Thank you for choosing the Linksys Business Series Smart Gigabit Ethernet Switch. The new Linksys Business Series Smart Gigabit Ethernet Switches are cost-effective switching solutions ideal for small businesse...
Page 7 - Product Overview; Front Panel; SYSTEM; miniGBIC Port; Back Panel; POWER
Product Overview Business Series Smart Gigabit Ethernet Switch Chapter Chapter : Product Overview SLM2048 Front Panel The Switch’s LEDs and ports are located on the front panel. Front Panel of the SLM2048 SYSTEM (Green) Lights up to indicate that the Switch is powered on. Blinks while the Switch is ...
Page 13 - Installation; Overview; From; Pre-Installation Considerations; Fast Ethernet Considerations; Placement Options
8 Installation Business Series Smart Gigabit Ethernet Switch Chapter Chapter : Installation Overview This chapter will explain how to connect network devices to the Switch. The following diagram shows a typical network configuration. Internet Cable/DSL Modem Router Wireless Access Point Server Uplin...
Page 14 - Desktop Placement; Elevated Operating Ambient; Hardware Installation
9 Installation Business Series Smart Gigabit Ethernet Switch Chapter Desktop Placement Attach the rubber feet to the recessed areas on the bottom of the Switch. Place the Switch on a desktop near an AC power source.Keep enough ventilation space for the switch and check the environmental restrictions...
Page 15 - Uplinking the Switch
0 Installation Business Series Smart Gigabit Ethernet Switch Chapter For a 1000 Mbps device: SLM2048 and SLM2024: Connect a Category 5e Ethernet network cable to one of the numbered ports on the Switch. SLM248G, SLM248P, SLM224G, SLM224P: Connect a Category 5e Ethernet network cable to port G1 or po...
Page 16 - Chapter 4; Configuration Using the Web-based Utility; Configuration Using the; Setup; Green
Chapter 4 Configuration Using the Web-based Utility Business Series Smart Gigabit Ethernet Switch Chapter 4: Configuration Using the Web-based Utility This chapter describes the features included in the Web- based Utility. All features shown in this chapter, unless specifically identified, are inclu...
Page 17 - Device Information; Identification
Chapter 4 Configuration Using the Web-based Utility Business Series Smart Gigabit Ethernet Switch Device Information System Name Displays the name of the Switch, if one has been entered on the Setup tab’s Network Settings screen. IP Address The IP address assigned to the Switch. The Switch’s default...
Page 18 - IP Configuration; Local Time
Chapter 4 Configuration Using the Web-based Utility Business Series Smart Gigabit Ethernet Switch IP Configuration Management VLAN This drop-down menu allows you to select the Management VLAN. The default value is . WARNING: The Management VLAN must be set to (default VLAN) if the system IP address ...
Page 19 - Port Management; Port Configuration
Chapter 4 Configuration Using the Web-based Utility 4 Business Series Smart Gigabit Ethernet Switch Port Management The Port Management tab contains the Port Settings , Link Aggregation , and LACP screens. On the SLM224P and SLM248P only, this tab also contains the PoE Power Settings screen. Port Ma...
Page 21 - LAG Configuration
Chapter 4 Configuration Using the Web-based Utility 6 Business Series Smart Gigabit Ethernet Switch Speed Displays the port speed. Duplex Displays the duplex mode. Flow Control Displays the flow control. LAG Mode Displays the LAG mode. Detail To create a new LAG, click Detail in the Detail column to...
Page 22 - Global Parameter; Port Management > PoE Power Settings
Chapter 4 Configuration Using the Web-based Utility 7 Business Series Smart Gigabit Ethernet Switch Port Management > LACP In addition to LAGs that you create by manually grouping ports together, you can also use the Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP) to automatically negotiate a LAG link b...
Page 23 - VLAN Management; Single VLAN; VLAN Table; VLAN Management > Port Settings; VLAN Management > Port to VLAN
Chapter 4 Configuration Using the Web-based Utility 8 Business Series Smart Gigabit Ethernet Switch VLAN Management A VLAN is a group of ports that can be located anywhere in the network, but communicate as though they belong to the same physical segment.VLANs help to simplify network management by ...
Page 25 - Statistics; Port; Interface; Clear Counters
Chapter 4 Configuration Using the Web-based Utility 0 Business Series Smart Gigabit Ethernet Switch Statistics The Statistics tab contains the Interface Statistics screen, which lets you display statistics for a specified interface. Statistics > Interface Statistics Statistics > Interface Stat...
Page 26 - Security; Parameters
Chapter 4 Configuration Using the Web-based Utility Business Series Smart Gigabit Ethernet Switch Security Security > 802.1x Settings The 802.1x Settings screen is used to configure a port’s 802.1x authentication settings. Security > 802.1x Settings Port-based authentication enables authentica...
Page 27 - Security > Port Security
Chapter 4 Configuration Using the Web-based Utility Business Series Smart Gigabit Ethernet Switch Security > Port Security The Port Security screen is used to configure a port’s security settings. Security > Ports Security Network security can be increased by limiting access on a specific port...
Page 28 - Delete; Security > Storm Control; Update
Chapter 4 Configuration Using the Web-based Utility Business Series Smart Gigabit Ethernet Switch Security > IP Access List Use the IP Access List (also known as Management Access List ) screen to specify IP addresses that are to be allowed to manage the device, using an IP address and wildcard m...
Page 29 - Add to List
Chapter 4 Configuration Using the Web-based Utility 4 Business Series Smart Gigabit Ethernet Switch Security > RADIUS The RADIUS screen is used to configure a Remote Authorization Dial-In User Service (RADIUS) server for user authentication. Security > RADIUS RADIUS servers provide additional ...
Page 30 - QoS; CoS Settings; Restore Defaults; CoS Default; Save Settings
Chapter 4 Configuration Using the Web-based Utility Business Series Smart Gigabit Ethernet Switch QoS Network traffic is usually unpredictable, and the only basic assurance that can be offered is best effort traffic delivery. To overcome this challenge, Quality of Service (QoS) is applied throughout...
Page 32 - Spanning Tree; Classic STP; Spanning Tree > Global STP; Global Setting; Enable
Chapter 4 Configuration Using the Web-based Utility 7 Business Series Smart Gigabit Ethernet Switch Spanning Tree Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) provides tree topography for any arrangement of bridges. STP also provides one path between end stations on a network, eliminating loops.Loops occur when alt...
Page 33 - Bridge Settings
Chapter 4 Configuration Using the Web-based Utility 8 Business Series Smart Gigabit Ethernet Switch Long Specifies a range of 1-200,000,000 for port path costs. The default path costs assigned to an interface varies according to the selected method. Bridge Settings Priority Specifies the bridge prio...
Page 34 - Multicast; IGMP Global; Multicast > Bridge Multicast
Chapter 4 Configuration Using the Web-based Utility 9 Business Series Smart Gigabit Ethernet Switch Multicast Multicast configuration options include IGMP Snooping, Bridge Multicast, and Bridge Multicast Forward All. Multicast > IGMP Snooping Multicast > IGMP Snooping When IGMP Snooping is ena...
Page 36 - Admin; User Authentication; Create a new user name
Chapter 4 Configuration Using the Web-based Utility Business Series Smart Gigabit Ethernet Switch Admin The Admin tab provides access to system administration settings and tools. It includes the following screens: Admin > User Authentication The User Authentication screen is used to modify user a...
Page 37 - Admin > Dynamic Address; Query
Chapter 4 Configuration Using the Web-based Utility Business Series Smart Gigabit Ethernet Switch Admin > Static Address Admin > Static Address The Static Address screen lets you assign a static address to a specific interface on the Switch. A static address is bound to its assigned interface ...
Page 38 - Admin > Save Configuration; Browse
Chapter 4 Configuration Using the Web-based Utility Business Series Smart Gigabit Ethernet Switch Admin > Port Mirroring Port mirroring monitors and mirrors network traffic by forwarding copies of incoming and outgoing packets from one port to a monitoring port. Port mirroring can be used as diag...
Page 39 - Admin > Factory Default
Chapter 4 Configuration Using the Web-based Utility 4 Business Series Smart Gigabit Ethernet Switch Admin > Firmware Upgrade Admin > Firmware Upgrade The Firmware Upgrade screen allows you to download firmware upgrade files from a TFTP server, or from your computer via the HTTP interface. Via ...
Page 40 - Save Settings
Chapter 4 Configuration Using the Web-based Utility Business Series Smart Gigabit Ethernet Switch Admin > Logging Admin > Logging The System Logs allow you to view device events in real time, and recording the events for later usage. System Logs record and manage events and report errors or in...
Page 41 - Logout; Yes
Chapter 4 Configuration Using the Web-based Utility 6 Business Series Smart Gigabit Ethernet Switch Logout The Logout tab is used to terminate the login session. When you select the Logout tab, the following dialog box asks you to verify if you want to log out. Logout Verification If you select Yes ...
Page 42 - About Gigabit Ethernet and Fiber Optic Cabling; Appendix A; About Gigabit Ethernet; Gigabit Ethernet
7 About Gigabit Ethernet and Fiber Optic Cabling Business Series Smart Gigabit Ethernet Switch Appendix A Appendix A: About Gigabit Ethernet and Fiber Optic Cabling Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet runs at speeds of 1Gbps (Gigabit per second), ten times faster than 100Mbps Fast Ethernet, but it sti...
Page 43 - Appendix B; Glossary
8 Glossary Business Series Smart Gigabit Ethernet Switch Appendix B Appendix B: Glossary This glossary contains some basic networking terms you may come across when using this product. WEB: For additional terms, please visit the glossary at www.linksys.com/glossary Access Mode Specifies the method b...
Page 47 - Appendix C
4 Specifications Business Series Smart Gigabit Ethernet Switch Appendix C Appendix C: Specifications SLM2024/SLM2048 Specifications Ports 24 or 48 RJ-45 connectors for 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX/1000BASE-T including 2 combo ports with miniGBIC/SFP slots Auto MDI/MDI-X Auto-negotiate/Manual setting Buttons ...
Page 49 - Environmental
44 Specifications Business Series Smart Gigabit Ethernet Switch Appendix C Environmental Dimensions SLM4G, SLM4P, SLM48G: (W x H x D) 17.32" x 1.70" x 10.12” (440 x 43 x 257 mm) SLM48G: 17.32" x 1.70" x 13.58” (440 x 43 x 345 mm) Unit Weight SLM4G: 6.39 lb (2.9 kg) SLM48G: 6.83 lb (3...
Page 50 - Warranty and Regulatory Information; Appendix D; Warranty and Regulatory; Limited Warranty
4 Warranty and Regulatory Information Business Series Smart Gigabit Ethernet Switch Appendix D Appendix D: Warranty and Regulatory Information Limited Warranty Linksys warrants to You that, for a period of five years (the “Warranty Period”), your Linksys Product will be substantially free of defects...
Page 51 - FCC Statement
46 Warranty and Regulatory Information Business Series Smart Gigabit Ethernet Switch Appendix D FCC Statement This product has been tested and complies with the specifications for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protecti...
Page 52 - User Information for Consumer Products
47 Warranty and Regulatory Information Business Series Smart Gigabit Ethernet Switch Appendix D User Information for Consumer Products Covered by EU Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) This document contains important information for users with regards to the prope...
Page 54 - skirta Europos Sąjungos vartotojams
49 Warranty and Regulatory Information Business Series Smart Gigabit Ethernet Switch Appendix D Lietuvškai (Lithuanian) - Aplinkosaugos informacija, skirta Europos Sąjungos vartotojams Europos direktyva 2002/96/EC numato, kad įrangos, kuri ir kurios pakuotė yra pažymėta šiuo simboliu (įveskite simbo...
Page 56 - Appendix E; Contact Information; Linksys Contact Information
Contact Information Business Series Smart Gigabit Ethernet Switch Appendix E Appendix E: Contact Information Linksys Contact Information Website http://www.linksys.com E-Mail [email protected] FTP Site ftp.linksys.com Advice Line 800-546-5797 (LINKSYS) Support 800-326-7114 RMA (Return Merchandise ...
