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Contents SFE1000P Gigabit Ethernet Switch Administration Guide Chapter 1: Preface 1 Audience 1 Purpose 1 Organization 1 Chapter 2: Getting Started 3 Starting the Application 3 Understanding the Interface 5 Device Representation 6 Using the Linksys Management Buttons 7 Using Screen and Table Options 7 Adding Device Information 7 Modifying Device Information 8 Deleting Device Information 8 Resetting the Device 9 Logging Off The Device 9 Chapter 3: Managing Device Information Understanding the Device Zoom View...
Contents SFE1000P Gigabit Ethernet Switch Administration Guide Chapter 1: Preface 1 Audience 1 Purpose 1 Organization 1 Chapter 2: Getting Started 3 Starting the Application 3 Understanding the Interface 5 Device Representation 6 Using the Linksys Management Buttons 7 Using Screen and Table Options 7 Adding Device Information 7 Modifying Device Information 8 Deleting Device Information 8 Resetting the Device 9 Logging Off The Device 9 Chapter 3: Managing Device Information Understanding the Device Zoom View...
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... Page" opens: Chapter 2: Getting Started 3 Starting the Application Chapter SFE1000P Gigabit Ethernet Switch Administration Guide 2 Getting Started This section provides an introduction to the user interface, and includes the following topics: • Starting the Application • Understanding the Interface • Using the Linksys Management Buttons • Using Screen and Table Options • Resetting the Device •...
... Page" opens: Chapter 2: Getting Started 3 Starting the Application Chapter SFE1000P Gigabit Ethernet Switch Administration Guide 2 Getting Started This section provides an introduction to the user interface, and includes the following topics: • Starting the Application • Understanding the Interface • Using the Linksys Management Buttons • Using Screen and Table Options • Resetting the Device •...
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... and task icons. • Using the Linksys Management Buttons - Chapter 2: Getting Started 6 Understanding the Interface Provides an explanation of the device: Device Representation The Linksys home page contains a graphical SFE1000 and SFE1000P front panel illustration. Provides instructions for adding, modifying, and deleting device parameters. Chapter SFE1000P Gigabit Ethernet Switch Administration Guide 2 Linksys User Interface Components This...
... and task icons. • Using the Linksys Management Buttons - Chapter 2: Getting Started 6 Understanding the Interface Provides an explanation of the device: Device Representation The Linksys home page contains a graphical SFE1000 and SFE1000P front panel illustration. Provides instructions for adding, modifying, and deleting device parameters. Chapter SFE1000P Gigabit Ethernet Switch Administration Guide 2 Linksys User Interface Components This...
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...contains screens and tables for configuring devices. This section contains the following : Device Management Buttons Button Name Button Apply Description Applies changes to the device. Chapter SFE1000P Gigabit Ethernet Switch Administration Guide 2 Using the Linksys Management Buttons Device Management buttons and icons provide an easy method of a selected port to the default settings... • Deleting Device Information Adding Device Information User defined information can be added to tables or EWS pages: Chapter 2: Getting Started 7 Using the Linksys Management Buttons
...contains screens and tables for configuring devices. This section contains the following : Device Management Buttons Button Name Button Apply Description Applies changes to the device. Chapter SFE1000P Gigabit Ethernet Switch Administration Guide 2 Using the Linksys Management Buttons Device Management buttons and icons provide an easy method of a selected port to the default settings... • Deleting Device Information Adding Device Information User defined information can be added to tables or EWS pages: Chapter 2: Getting Started 7 Using the Linksys Management Buttons
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... page. 2. Modifying Device Information 1. Select a table entry. 3. Click the Add button. Chapter 2: Getting Started 8 Using Screen and Table Options An add page opens, for example, the Interface Priority Page opens: Edit Interface Priority 4. Chapter SFE1000P Gigabit Ethernet Switch Administration Guide 2 1. Define the fields. 5. Click Apply. The fields are modified, and the information is updated...
... page. 2. Modifying Device Information 1. Select a table entry. 3. Click the Add button. Chapter 2: Getting Started 8 Using Screen and Table Options An add page opens, for example, the Interface Priority Page opens: Edit Interface Priority 4. Chapter SFE1000P Gigabit Ethernet Switch Administration Guide 2 1. Define the fields. 5. Click Apply. The fields are modified, and the information is updated...
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To open the Zoom Page: Click the System > System Management > Zoom. Chapter 3: Managing Device Information 10 Understanding the Device Zoom View Indicates the port is the main window used for defining both basic and advanced system information. The Zoom Page opens: Zoom Page The Zoom Page contains the ... Device Zoom View The Zoom Page is currently operating. This section contains the following port indicators: • Green - Chapter SFE1000P Gigabit Ethernet Switch Administration Guide 3 Managing Device Information This section provides information for viewing the device.
To open the Zoom Page: Click the System > System Management > Zoom. Chapter 3: Managing Device Information 10 Understanding the Device Zoom View Indicates the port is the main window used for defining both basic and advanced system information. The Zoom Page opens: Zoom Page The Zoom Page contains the ... Device Zoom View The Zoom Page is currently operating. This section contains the following port indicators: • Green - Chapter SFE1000P Gigabit Ethernet Switch Administration Guide 3 Managing Device Information This section provides information for viewing the device.
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...the device, monitoring the current power usage, and enabling PoE traps. 1. The PoE Settings Page opens: Chapter 4: Managing Power-over -Ethernet removes the necessity of placing network devices next to power sources. The accumulated PoE components power consumption ... for display purposes, therefore remove value after decimal point. Chapter SFE1000P Gigabit Ethernet Switch Administration Guide 4 Managing Power-over-Ethernet Devices Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) provides power to devices over -Ethernet can be used in the following applications: • IP Phones • Wireless...
...the device, monitoring the current power usage, and enabling PoE traps. 1. The PoE Settings Page opens: Chapter 4: Managing Power-over -Ethernet removes the necessity of placing network devices next to power sources. The accumulated PoE components power consumption ... for display purposes, therefore remove value after decimal point. Chapter SFE1000P Gigabit Ethernet Switch Administration Guide 4 Managing Power-over-Ethernet Devices Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) provides power to devices over -Ethernet can be used in the following applications: • IP Phones • Wireless...
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Chapter SFE1000P Gigabit Ethernet Switch Administration Guide 5 Configuring Device Security The Security Suite contains the following sections: • Passwords Management • Defining Authentication • Defining Access Method • Defining Traffic Control • Defining 802.1x • Defining Access Control • Defining DoS Prevention Passwords Management This section contains information for use in the system. 1. Click Security Suite...
Chapter SFE1000P Gigabit Ethernet Switch Administration Guide 5 Configuring Device Security The Security Suite contains the following sections: • Passwords Management • Defining Authentication • Defining Access Method • Defining Traffic Control • Defining 802.1x • Defining Access Control • Defining DoS Prevention Passwords Management This section contains information for use in the system. 1. Click Security Suite...
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... the user is used. The Add Authentication Profile Page opens: Add Authentication Profile Page 3. The settings are selected. Define the relevant fields. 4. User authentication can be performed locally or on an external server. Click Security Suite > Authentication > Profiles. The Profiles Page opens: Profiles Page 2. Chapter SFE1000P Gigabit Ethernet Switch Administration Guide 5 Defining Authentication Profiles...
... the user is used. The Add Authentication Profile Page opens: Add Authentication Profile Page 3. The settings are selected. Define the relevant fields. 4. User authentication can be performed locally or on an external server. Click Security Suite > Authentication > Profiles. The Profiles Page opens: Profiles Page 2. Chapter SFE1000P Gigabit Ethernet Switch Administration Guide 5 Defining Authentication Profiles...
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...users can be authenticated by one authentication profile, while Telnet users are authenticated by which the methods are used. The Edit Authentication Profile Page opens: Edit Authentication Profile Page 3. Click Apply. The Profiles Page ...management access methods. The order in which the authentication methods are selected is updated. Mapping Authentication Profiles After authentication profiles are selected using arrows. The Mapping Profiles Page contains parameters for mapping authentication methods. 1. Chapter SFE1000P Gigabit Ethernet Switch Administration Guide...
...users can be authenticated by one authentication profile, while Telnet users are authenticated by which the methods are used. The Edit Authentication Profile Page opens: Edit Authentication Profile Page 3. Click Apply. The Profiles Page ...management access methods. The order in which the authentication methods are selected is updated. Mapping Authentication Profiles After authentication profiles are selected using arrows. The Mapping Profiles Page contains parameters for mapping authentication methods. 1. Chapter SFE1000P Gigabit Ethernet Switch Administration Guide...
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...the Default Parameters for validation of users accessing the device. TACACS+ provides a centralized user management system, while still retaining consistency with RADIUS and other authentication processes. Performed at login....Defining Authentication Mapping Profiles is defined, and the device is completed, an authorization session starts using the authenticated user name. Provides authentication during login and via user names and userdefined passwords... updated. Chapter SFE1000P Gigabit Ethernet Switch Administration Guide 5 Mapping Profiles Page 2. Define the relevant fields. 3.
...the Default Parameters for validation of users accessing the device. TACACS+ provides a centralized user management system, while still retaining consistency with RADIUS and other authentication processes. Performed at login....Defining Authentication Mapping Profiles is defined, and the device is completed, an authorization session starts using the authenticated user name. Provides authentication during login and via user names and userdefined passwords... updated. Chapter SFE1000P Gigabit Ethernet Switch Administration Guide 5 Mapping Profiles Page 2. Define the relevant fields. 3.
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... the external server, for example, the RADIUS server that performs the authentication on a per-port basis via the RADIUS server using the Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP). Chapter SFE1000P Gigabit Ethernet Switch Administration Guide 5 Defining 802.1x Port based authentication enables authenticating system users on behalf of the port state. Specifies the port, which is...
... the external server, for example, the RADIUS server that performs the authentication on a per-port basis via the RADIUS server using the Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP). Chapter SFE1000P Gigabit Ethernet Switch Administration Guide 5 Defining 802.1x Port based authentication enables authenticating system users on behalf of the port state. Specifies the port, which is...
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... either the end station or the network device. Chapter SFE1000P Gigabit Ethernet Switch Administration Guide 7 Configuring VLANs VLANs are logical subgroups with VLANs. Combining VLANs and GARP (Generic Attribute Registration Protocol) allows network managers to reduce the amount of ports, and can be implemented. VLANs use software to define network nodes into a single unit, regardless...
... either the end station or the network device. Chapter SFE1000P Gigabit Ethernet Switch Administration Guide 7 Configuring VLANs VLANs are logical subgroups with VLANs. Combining VLANs and GARP (Generic Attribute Registration Protocol) allows network managers to reduce the amount of ports, and can be implemented. VLANs use software to define network nodes into a single unit, regardless...
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... ARP Settings are defined, and the device is put in statically by the user. Chapter SFE1000P Gigabit Ethernet Switch Administration Guide 8 Enabling ARP The Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) is used to MAC addresses. To define ARP: 1. Click System > System Management > IP Addressing > ARP. The ARP table is a TCP/IP protocol that converts IP addresses into...
... ARP Settings are defined, and the device is put in statically by the user. Chapter SFE1000P Gigabit Ethernet Switch Administration Guide 8 Enabling ARP The Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) is used to MAC addresses. To define ARP: 1. Click System > System Management > IP Addressing > ARP. The ARP table is a TCP/IP protocol that converts IP addresses into...
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... Spanning Tree Chapter 11: Configuring Spanning Tree 74 Provides a single path between hosts. Detects and uses network topologies that provide faster convergence of bridges. Multiple STP is based on a network, eliminating loops. Chapter SFE1000P Gigabit Ethernet Switch Administration Guide 11 Configuring Spanning Tree The Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) provides tree topography for packets allocated...
... Spanning Tree Chapter 11: Configuring Spanning Tree 74 Provides a single path between hosts. Detects and uses network topologies that provide faster convergence of bridges. Multiple STP is based on a network, eliminating loops. Chapter SFE1000P Gigabit Ethernet Switch Administration Guide 11 Configuring Spanning Tree The Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) provides tree topography for packets allocated...
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Click Bridging > Spanning Tree > Interface Settings. Click Apply. Define the relevant fields. 3. Chapter 11: Configuring Spanning Tree 76 Defining Interface Settings Chapter SFE1000P Gigabit Ethernet Switch Administration Guide 11 Defining Interface Settings Network administrators can assign STP settings to an interface: 1. STP is enabled on the interface, and the device is updated. The Interface Settings Page opens: Interface Settings Page 2. To assign STP settings to specific interfaces using the STP Interface Settings Page.
Click Bridging > Spanning Tree > Interface Settings. Click Apply. Define the relevant fields. 3. Chapter 11: Configuring Spanning Tree 76 Defining Interface Settings Chapter SFE1000P Gigabit Ethernet Switch Administration Guide 11 Defining Interface Settings Network administrators can assign STP settings to an interface: 1. STP is enabled on the interface, and the device is updated. The Interface Settings Page opens: Interface Settings Page 2. To assign STP settings to specific interfaces using the STP Interface Settings Page.
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...updated. Click Bridging > Spanning Tree > RSTP. The RSTP Page opens: RSTP Page 2. Chapter SFE1000P Gigabit Ethernet Switch Administration Guide 11 Defining Rapid Spanning Tree While the classic spanning tree prevents Layer 2 forwarding loops in a ...general network topology, convergence can take between 30-60 seconds. Click Apply. Chapter 11: Configuring Spanning Tree 78 Defining Rapid Spanning Tree Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP) detects and uses...
...updated. Click Bridging > Spanning Tree > RSTP. The RSTP Page opens: RSTP Page 2. Chapter SFE1000P Gigabit Ethernet Switch Administration Guide 11 Defining Rapid Spanning Tree While the classic spanning tree prevents Layer 2 forwarding loops in a ...general network topology, convergence can take between 30-60 seconds. Click Apply. Chapter 11: Configuring Spanning Tree 78 Defining Rapid Spanning Tree Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP) detects and uses...
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... Multiple Spanning Tree bridges by which frames can define MSTP Instances settings using the MSTP Instance Settings Page. 1. Click Bridging > Spanning Tree > MSTP > Instance Settings. Chapter 11: Configuring Spanning Tree 82 Defining Multiple Spanning Tree Chapter SFE1000P Gigabit Ethernet Switch Administration Guide 11 Defining MSTP Instance Settings MSTP maps VLANs into STP instances. The...
... Multiple Spanning Tree bridges by which frames can define MSTP Instances settings using the MSTP Instance Settings Page. 1. Click Bridging > Spanning Tree > MSTP > Instance Settings. Chapter 11: Configuring Spanning Tree 82 Defining Multiple Spanning Tree Chapter SFE1000P Gigabit Ethernet Switch Administration Guide 11 Defining MSTP Instance Settings MSTP maps VLANs into STP instances. The...
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Click the Interface Table button. The Interface Table Page opens: Chapter 11: Configuring Spanning Tree 83 Defining Multiple Spanning Tree Click Bridging > Spanning Tree > MSTP > Interface Settings. The MSTP Interface Settings Page opens: MSTP Interface Settings Page 2. Chapter SFE1000P Gigabit Ethernet Switch Administration Guide 11 Defining MSTP Interface Settings Network Administrators can define MSTP Instances settings using the MSTP Interface Settings Page. 1.
Click the Interface Table button. The Interface Table Page opens: Chapter 11: Configuring Spanning Tree 83 Defining Multiple Spanning Tree Click Bridging > Spanning Tree > MSTP > Interface Settings. The MSTP Interface Settings Page opens: MSTP Interface Settings Page 2. Chapter SFE1000P Gigabit Ethernet Switch Administration Guide 11 Defining MSTP Interface Settings Network Administrators can define MSTP Instances settings using the MSTP Interface Settings Page. 1.
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... and SNMPv2 PDUs. The device supports SNMP notification filters based on a SNMP message. Chapter SFE1000P Gigabit Ethernet Switch Administration Guide 12 Configuring SNMP The Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) provides a method for encryption. In addition, User Security Model (USM) is used by the agent. However privacy cannot be enabled without authentication. • Timeliness - Feature Access...
... and SNMPv2 PDUs. The device supports SNMP notification filters based on a SNMP message. Chapter SFE1000P Gigabit Ethernet Switch Administration Guide 12 Configuring SNMP The Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) provides a method for encryption. In addition, User Security Model (USM) is used by the agent. However privacy cannot be enabled without authentication. • Timeliness - Feature Access...