Page 2 - COPYRIGHT & TRADEMARKS; FCC STATEMENT
COPYRIGHT & TRADEMARKS Specifications are subject to change without notice. is a registered trademark of TP-LINK Technologies Co., Ltd. Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. No part of the specifications may be reproduced in any form ...
Page 3 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; Section 2. Defining Device Information
TABLE OF CONTENTS Preface .............................................................................................................. 1 Guide Overview ................................................................................................................................1 Intended Audienc...
Page 8 - Preface; Guide Overview
Preface The Embedded Web System (EWS) is a network management system. The TP-Link Embedded Web Interface configures, monitors, and troubleshoots network devices from a remote web browser. The TP-Link Embedded Web Interface web pages are easy-to-use and easy-to-navigate. In addition, the TP-Link Embe...
Page 9 - Intended Audience
Section 14. Performing Device Diagnostics — Provides information about port mirroring configuration, copper and fiber cables testing, and viewing device health information. Section 15. Viewing Statistics — Provides information about viewing device statistics, including Remote Monitoring On Network (...
Page 10 - Section 1. Getting Started; Configuring the device to use TP-Link Embedded Web Interface; Starting the TP-Link Embedded Web Interface
Section 1. Getting Started This section provides an introduction to the user interface, and includes the following topics: Configuring the device to use TP-Link Embedded Web InterfaceStarting the TP-Link Embedded Web InterfaceUnderstanding the TP-Link Embedded Web InterfaceUsing Screen and Table Opt...
Page 11 - Understanding the TP-Link Embedded Web Interface
To access the TP-Link user interface:1. Open an Internet browser.2. Ensure that pop-up blockers are disabled. If pop-up blockers are enable, modify, add, and device information messages may not open. 3. Enter the device IP address in the address bar and press Enter. The Login Page opens: Figure 1: L...
Page 12 - Using the TP-Link Embedded Web Interface Management Buttons
This section provides the following additional information: Device Representation — Provides an explanation of the TP-Link user interface buttons, including both management buttons and task icons. Using the TP-Link Embedded Web Interface Management Buttons — Provides instructions for adding, modifyi...
Page 13 - Using Screen and Table Options; Modifying Configuration Information; Deleting Configuration Information
1.4 Using Screen and Table Options The TP-Link Embedded Web Interface contains screens and tables for configuring devices. This section contains the following topics: Adding Configuration InformationModifying Configuration InformationDeleting Configuration Information 1.4.1 Adding Configuration Info...
Page 14 - Resetting the Device; Logging Off from the Device
Figure 6: IP Addressing Page 2. Select the Remove checkbox in the row of the item to delete. 3. Click . The information is deleted, and the device is updated. 1.6 Resetting the Device The Reset page enables resetting the device from a remote location. Note: To prevent the current configuration from ...
Page 16 - Section 3. Setting the System Time; Configuring Daylight Savings Time
Section 3. Setting the System Time This section provides information for configuring system time parameters, including: Configuring Daylight Savings TimeConfiguring SNTP 3.1 Configuring Daylight Savings Time The System Information Time Page contains fields for defining system time parameters for bot...
Page 19 - Configuring SNTP
4. Click . The DST settings are saved, and the device is updated. 3.2 Configuring SNTP This section contains the following topics: SNTP OverviewDefining SNTP Global SettingsConfiguring SNTP AuthenticationDefining SNTP ServersDefining SNTP Interface Settings 3.2.1 SNTP Overview The device supports th...
Page 24 - Section 4. Configuring System Logs; Defining General Log Properties
Section 4. Configuring System Logs This section provides information for managing system logs. The system logs enable viewing device events in real time, and recording the events for later usage. System logs record and manage events and report errors and informational messages. Event messages have a...
Page 25 - Viewing Memory Logs; Viewing Flash Logs
Figure 19: Syslog Properties Page The Syslog Properties Page contains the following fields: Enable Logging — Indicates if device global logs for Cache, File, and Server Logs are enabled. Console logs are enabled by default. The possible field values are: – Checked — Enables device logs. – Unchecked ...
Page 26 - Defining System Log Servers
To view Flash memory logs: 1. Click System > System Info > Syslog > Flash . The Syslog Flash Page opens: Figure 21: Syslog Flash Page The Syslog Flash Page contains the following information: Log Index — Lists the log index number. Log Time — Lists the date and time that the log was entered...
Page 28 - Section 5. Configuring Device Security; Configuring Management Security; Configuring Authentication Methods
0 Section 5. Configuring Device Security This section describes pages that contain fields for setting security parameters for ports, device management methods, users, and server security for the TP-Link device. This section contains the following topics: Configuring Management SecurityConfiguring Ne...
Page 38 - Configuring Network Security
0 5.1.2.2 Defining Line Passwords Network administrators can define line passwords in the Line Password Page . After the line password is defined, a management method is assigned to the password. The device can be accessed using the following methods: Console PasswordsTelnet PasswordsSecure Telnet P...
Page 39 - Defining Network Authentication Properties
Network Security OverviewDefining Network Authentication PropertiesConfiguring Traffic Control 5.2.1 Network Security Overview This section provides an overview of network security and contains the following topics: Port-Based AuthenticationAdvanced Port-Based Authentication 5.2.1.1 Port-Based Authe...
Page 46 - Section 6. Defining IP Addresses; Defining IP Addressing
Section 6. Defining IP Addresses This section provides information for defining IP addresses on the device using DHCP and ARP. In addition, this section contains parameters for defining device default gateways, and Domain Name Servers. This section contains the following topics: Defining IP Addressi...
Page 49 - Defining Domain Name System
IP Address - Indicates the station IP address, which is associated with the MAC address filled in below. MAC Address - Displays the station MAC address, which is associated in the ARP table with the IP address. Status - Displays the ARP table entry type. Possible field values are: – Dynamic — Indica...
Page 52 - Section 7. Configuring Interfaces; Configuring Ports
Section 7. Configuring Interfaces This section contains the following topics: Configuring PortsConfiguring LAGsConfiguring VLANs 7.1 Configuring Ports The Interface Configuration Page contains fields for defining port parameters. To define port parameters:1. Click System > Bridging Config > In...
Page 54 - Configuring LAGs
7.2 Configuring LAGs Link Aggregation optimizes port usage by linking a group of ports together to form a single LAG. Aggregating ports multiplies the bandwidth between the devices, increases port flexibility, and provides link redundancy. The TP-Link device supports both static LAGs and Link Aggreg...
Page 56 - Configuring VLANs
Figure 70: LACP Parameters Settings Page 3. Define the Port Priority and LACP Timeout settings. 4. Click . The LACP settings are saved and the device is updated. 7.3 Configuring VLANs VLANs are logical subgroups with a Local Area Network (LAN) which combine user stations and network devices into a s...
Page 62 - Section 8. Defining the Forwarding Database; Configuring Static Addresses
Section 8. Defining the Forwarding Database Packets addressed to destinations stored in either the Static or Dynamic databases are immediately forwarded to the port. The Dynamic MAC Address Table can be sorted by interface, VLAN, or MAC Address, whereas MAC addresses are dynamically learned as packe...
Page 63 - Configuring Dynamic Forwarding Addresses
2. Click . The Add Forwarding Database Page opens: Figure 82: Add Forwarding Database Page 3. Define the Interface, MAC Address, VLAN ID or VLAN Name , and Status fields. 4. Click . The forwarding database information is modified, and the device is updated. 8.2 Configuring Dynamic Forwarding Address...
Page 65 - Section 9. Configuring the Spanning Tree Protocol; Configuring the Classic STP
Section 9. Configuring the Spanning Tree Protocol The Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) provides tree topography for any arrangement of bridges. STP also provides a single path between end stations on a network, eliminating loops. Loops occur when alternate routes exist between hosts. Loops in an extende...
Page 68 - Configuring the Rapid STP
0 9.2 Configuring the Rapid STP While Classic STP prevents Layer 2 forwarding loops in a general network topology, convergence can take between 30-60 seconds. This time may delay detecting possible loops and propagating status topology changes. Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP) detects and uses ne...
Page 69 - Configuring the Multiple STP
Point-to-Point Operational Status — Displays the point-to-point operating state. LAG — Displays the LAG to which the interface is attached. 2. Click . The RSTP Settings Page opens: Figure 88: RSTP Settings Page The RSTP Settings Page contains the following fields in addition to the settings listed i...
Page 71 - Configuring MSTP Interface Settings
3. Click . The MSTP settings are saved and the device is updated. 9.3.3 Configuring MSTP VLAN Instances Network Administrator can assign MSTP for VLAN instances. To define MSTP for VLAN instances:1. Click System > Bridging Info > Spanning Tree > MSTP > Instance Settings > VLAN Instanc...
Page 73 - Section 10. Configuring Multicast Forwarding; Configuring Multicast Forwarding
Section 10. Configuring Multicast Forwarding Multicast forwarding enables transmitting packets from either a specific multicast group to a source, or from a nonspecific source to a multicast group. This section contains the following topics: Enabling IGMP SnoopingDefining Multicast Bridging GroupsDe...
Page 74 - Defining Multicast Bridging Groups
The default value is 300 seconds. Leave Timeout — Indicates the amount of time the host waits, after requesting to leave the IGMP group and not receiving a Join message from another station, before timing out. If a Leave Timeout occurs, the switch notifies the Multicast device to stop sending traffi...
Page 76 - Defining Multicast Forward All Parameters
10.3 Defining Multicast Forward All Parameters The Multicast Forward All Page contains fields for attaching ports or LAGs to a device that is attached to a neighboring Multicast router/switch. Once IGMP Snooping is enabled, Multicast packets are forwarded to the appropriate port or VLAN. Unless LAGs...
Page 77 - Section 11. Configuring SNMP Management; Defining SNMP Security
0 Section 11. Configuring SNMP Management Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) provides a method for managing network devices. The device supports the following SNMP versions: SNMP version 1SNMP version 2cSNMP version 3 11.1 SNMP v1 and v2c The SNMP agents maintain a list of variables, which ar...
Page 83 - Configuring SNMP Notification Settings; Defining SNMP Notification Properties
the device is updated. To modify SNMP Group Membership settings:1. Click System > SNMP Management > Security > Communities . The SNMP Community Settings Page opens: Figure 111: SNMP Community Settings Page 2. Modify the SNMP Management Station, Community String , and Basic or Advanced field...
Page 87 - Section 12. Configuring Quality of Service; Quality of Service Overview
0 Section 12. Configuring Quality of Service This section contains the following topics: Quality of Service OverviewEnabling Quality of ServiceMapping Queues 12.1 Quality of Service Overview Network traffic is usually unpredictable, and the only basic assurance that can be offered is best effort tra...
Page 89 - Enabling Quality of Service
Note: When moving to and from basic and advanced QoS modes, some settings may be lost. 12.1.2.1 Basic QoS Mode Basic Mode supports activating one of the following Trust settings: VLAN Point TagDiffServ Code PointNone In addition, a single IP-based ACL can be attached directly to the interface (see s...
Page 91 - Mapping Queues
Figure 120: QoS Queue Settings Page The QoS Queue Settings Page contains the following fields: Queue — Indicates the queue number. Scheduling – Strict Priority — Indicates that traffic scheduling for the selected queue is based strictly on the queue priority. – WRR — Indicates that traffic schedulin...
Page 93 - Section 13. Managing System Files; Downloading System Files
Section 13. Managing System Files File maintenance on the device includes configuration file management and device access. The configuration file structure consists of the following configuration files: Startup configuration file — Contains the commands required to reconfigure the device to the same...
Page 94 - Uploading System Files
13.1.2 Firmware Download The Firmware Download section contains the following fields: TFTP Server IP Address — Specifies the address of the TFTP server from which files are downloaded. Source File Name — Specifies the file to be downloaded. Destination File — Specifies the destination file to which ...
Page 95 - Activating Image Files; Copying System Files
13.2.2 Software Image Upload The Software Image Upload section contains the following fields: TFTP Server IP Address — Specifies the address of the TFTP server to which the Software Image is uploaded. Destination File Name — Specifies the name of the software image file to which the Software Image i...
Page 97 - Section 14. Performing Device Diagnostics; Configuring Port Mirroring
0 Section 14. Performing Device Diagnostics This section contains the following topics: Configuring Port MirroringViewing Integrated Cable TestsViewing Optical Transceivers 14.1 Configuring Port Mirroring Port mirroring monitors and mirrors network traffic by forwarding copies of incoming and outgoi...
Page 98 - Viewing Integrated Cable Tests
0 To modify port mirroring settings: 1. Click . The Port Mirroring Settings Page opens. Figure 129: Port Mirroring Settings Page 2. Modify the Type field. 3. Click . Port mirroring settings are modified, and the device is updated. To remove port mirroring:1. Click Maintenance > Diagnostics > P...
Page 99 - Viewing Optical Transceivers
14.3 Viewing Optical Transceivers The Optical Transceivers Page allows network managers to perform tests on fiber-optic cables. Note: Optical transceiver diagnostics can be performed only when the link is present. To test cables: Click System > Maintenance > Diagnostics > Optical Transceive...
Page 100 - Section 15. Viewing Statistics; Viewing Interface Statistics; Viewing Device Interface Statistics; Receive Statistics
Section 15. Viewing Statistics This section describes how to view and manage device statistics for interfaces, GVRP, EAP, and Etherlike and how to view and define as RMON statistics, history and alarms. This section contains the following topics: Viewing Interface StatisticsManaging RMON Statistics ...
Page 101 - Transmit Statistics
Packets with Errors — Displays the number of error packets received from the selected interface. Transmit Statistics Total Bytes (Octets) — Displays the number of octets transmitted from the selected interface. Unicast Packets — Displays the number of Unicast packets transmitted from the selected in...
Page 103 - Managing RMON Statistics
1. Open the GVRP Statistics Page . 2. Click . The GVRP interface statistics counters are cleared. 15.1.4 Viewing EAP Statistics The EAP Statistics Page contains information about EAP packets received on a specific port. To view the EAP Statistics:1. Click System > Statistics > Interface Statis...
Page 111 - Glossary
0 0 Glossary This glossary contains terms commonly used in Embedded Web System documentation. Term Definition AAccess Mode Specifies the method by which user access is granted to the system. Access Profile Allows network managers to define profiles and rules for accessing the device. Access to manag...
