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... or absolutely error-free, and no warranty that its software products will work in combination with any hardware, or any application or system/platform software product provided by D-Link with product which D-Link provides its software products will be provided when requesting warranty service. Purchaser assumes responsibility for the selection of charge. An address/telephone/fax/e-mail/Web site list of D-Link offices is...
... or absolutely error-free, and no warranty that its software products will work in combination with any hardware, or any application or system/platform software product provided by D-Link with product which D-Link provides its software products will be provided when requesting warranty service. Purchaser assumes responsibility for the selection of charge. An address/telephone/fax/e-mail/Web site list of D-Link offices is...
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... Gigabit Ethernet network, and how to all Ethernet switches, including the DGS-3204. Describes the front panel, rear panel, and LED indicators of this documentation uses the terms "Switch" (first letter upper case) to refer to the DGS-3204 Gigabit Ethernet Switch, and "switch" (first letter lower case) to refer to set its features. ♦ Chapter 2, Unpacking and Setup. Describes the Switch and its configuration using either the built-in console interface or Web-based management. About This Guide...
... Gigabit Ethernet network, and how to all Ethernet switches, including the DGS-3204. Describes the front panel, rear panel, and LED indicators of this documentation uses the terms "Switch" (first letter upper case) to refer to the DGS-3204 Gigabit Ethernet Switch, and "switch" (first letter lower case) to refer to set its features. ♦ Chapter 2, Unpacking and Setup. Describes the Switch and its configuration using either the built-in console interface or Web-based management. About This Guide...
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... to change, set, and monitor Switch performance and security. ♦ Chapter 7, Web-Based Network Management. Lists the technical specifications of the DGS-3204. vi About This Guide Tells how to use the built-in console interface to manage the Switch through an Internet browser. ♦ Appendix A, Technical Specifications. Talks about Local Console Management via the RS-232 DCE console port and other aspects about how to your Gigabit Ethernet network. ♦ Chapter 5, Switch Management. Gigabit Ethernet Switch User's Guide ♦ Chapter 4, Connecting the Switch...
... to change, set, and monitor Switch performance and security. ♦ Chapter 7, Web-Based Network Management. Lists the technical specifications of the DGS-3204. vi About This Guide Tells how to use the built-in console interface to manage the Switch through an Internet browser. ♦ Appendix A, Technical Specifications. Talks about Local Console Management via the RS-232 DCE console port and other aspects about how to your Gigabit Ethernet network. ♦ Chapter 5, Switch Management. Gigabit Ethernet Switch User's Guide ♦ Chapter 4, Connecting the Switch...
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... 10Mbps Ethernet. Gigabit Ethernet Technolog Gigabit Ethernet is compatible with the network bottlenecks that frequently develop as computers and their busses get faster and more users use applications that generate more traffic. Gigabit Ethernet Switch User's Guide 1 1 INTRODUCTION This section describes the features of IEEE 802.3 Ethernet utilizing the same packet structure, format, and support for CSMA/CD protocol, full duplex, flow control, and management objects, but with a tenfold increase in hardware, software...
... 10Mbps Ethernet. Gigabit Ethernet Technolog Gigabit Ethernet is compatible with the network bottlenecks that frequently develop as computers and their busses get faster and more users use applications that generate more traffic. Gigabit Ethernet Switch User's Guide 1 1 INTRODUCTION This section describes the features of IEEE 802.3 Ethernet utilizing the same packet structure, format, and support for CSMA/CD protocol, full duplex, flow control, and management objects, but with a tenfold increase in hardware, software...
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...total network capacity available to users on a local area network. Gigabit Ethernet enables fast optical fiber connections to support video conferencing, complex imaging, and similar data-intensive applications. Likewise, since data transfers occur 10 times faster than Fast Ethernet, servers outfitted with a powerful 1000Mbps-capable backbone/server connection creates a flexible foundation for a local area network to be divided 2 Introduction A switch bridges Ethernet packets at the MAC address level of the Ethernet protocol transmitting among connected Ethernet or fast Ethernet LAN...
...total network capacity available to users on a local area network. Gigabit Ethernet enables fast optical fiber connections to support video conferencing, complex imaging, and similar data-intensive applications. Likewise, since data transfers occur 10 times faster than Fast Ethernet, servers outfitted with a powerful 1000Mbps-capable backbone/server connection creates a flexible foundation for a local area network to be divided 2 Introduction A switch bridges Ethernet packets at the MAC address level of the Ethernet protocol transmitting among connected Ethernet or fast Ethernet LAN...
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... and forward switching scheme capability to support rate adaptation and protocol conversion. ♦ Full duplex to allow two communicating stations to a PC and Console/Out-of-band management. Gigabit Ethernet Switch User's Guide Features The DGS-3204 Gigabit Ethernet Switch was designed for diagnosing the Switch via a connection to transmit and receive at the same time. ♦ Data forwarding rate 1,488,100pps per port at 100% of wire-speed for 1000Mbps speed. 4 Introduction Switch features include: Ports ♦ Four Gigabit Ethernet ports...
... and forward switching scheme capability to support rate adaptation and protocol conversion. ♦ Full duplex to allow two communicating stations to a PC and Console/Out-of-band management. Gigabit Ethernet Switch User's Guide Features The DGS-3204 Gigabit Ethernet Switch was designed for diagnosing the Switch via a connection to transmit and receive at the same time. ♦ Data forwarding rate 1,488,100pps per port at 100% of wire-speed for 1000Mbps speed. 4 Introduction Switch features include: Ports ♦ Four Gigabit Ethernet ports...
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Gigabit Ethernet Switch User's Guide 2 2 UNPACKING AND SETUP This chapter provides unpacking and setup information for the Switch. Unpacking Open the shipping carton of the Switch and carefully unpack its contents. The carton should contain the following items: ♦ One DGS-3204 Gigabit Ethernet Switch ♦ Accessory pack: 2 mounting brackets and screws ♦ Four rubber feet with adhesive backing ♦ One AC power cord ♦ This user's guide CD-ROM with a Registration Card ♦ The CD-ROM containing management software 6 Unpacking and Setup
Gigabit Ethernet Switch User's Guide 2 2 UNPACKING AND SETUP This chapter provides unpacking and setup information for the Switch. Unpacking Open the shipping carton of the Switch and carefully unpack its contents. The carton should contain the following items: ♦ One DGS-3204 Gigabit Ethernet Switch ♦ Accessory pack: 2 mounting brackets and screws ♦ Four rubber feet with adhesive backing ♦ One AC power cord ♦ This user's guide CD-ROM with a Registration Card ♦ The CD-ROM containing management software 6 Unpacking and Setup
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... a port. ♦ Full These LED indicators are illuminated when a port is reception or transmission (i.e. The LED indicators blink whenever there is operating in full-duplex mode. 14 Identifying External Components Activity--Act) of data occurring at any of -band/local console management through the RS-232 console port using a straight-through serial cable. These LED indicators are lighted up when there is a secure connection (or link) to indicate the Switch...
... a port. ♦ Full These LED indicators are illuminated when a port is reception or transmission (i.e. The LED indicators blink whenever there is operating in full-duplex mode. 14 Identifying External Components Activity--Act) of data occurring at any of -band/local console management through the RS-232 console port using a straight-through serial cable. These LED indicators are lighted up when there is a secure connection (or link) to indicate the Switch...
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Figure 4-1. The PC should be connected to any of the four ports (1x 4x) of the DGS-3204. PC to Switch A PC can be connected to the Switch via a fiber optic cable. DGS-3204 Switch connected to your Gigabit Ethernet network. Gigabit Ethernet Switch User's Guide 4 4 CONNECTING THE SWITCH This chapter describes how to connect the DGS-3204 to a PC or Workstation (full-duplex mode is required) Connecting The Switch 15
Figure 4-1. The PC should be connected to any of the four ports (1x 4x) of the DGS-3204. PC to Switch A PC can be connected to the Switch via a fiber optic cable. DGS-3204 Switch connected to your Gigabit Ethernet network. Gigabit Ethernet Switch User's Guide 4 4 CONNECTING THE SWITCH This chapter describes how to connect the DGS-3204 to a PC or Workstation (full-duplex mode is required) Connecting The Switch 15
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.... DGS-3204 Switch to another switch or other devices) The Switch can be connected to switch connection. 16 Connecting The Switch Gigabit Ethernet Switch User's Guide The LED indicators for a PC to Switch connection: ♦ The Link/Act LED indicator lights up upon hookup. The following are LED indicator possibilities for PC connection are not illuminated after making a proper connection, check the PC's LAN card, the cable, Switch conditions, and connections. Figure 4-2. Switch to Switch (other devices (routers, bridges, etc.) via a fiber...
.... DGS-3204 Switch to another switch or other devices) The Switch can be connected to switch connection. 16 Connecting The Switch Gigabit Ethernet Switch User's Guide The LED indicators for a PC to Switch connection: ♦ The Link/Act LED indicator lights up upon hookup. The following are LED indicator possibilities for PC connection are not illuminated after making a proper connection, check the PC's LAN card, the cable, Switch conditions, and connections. Figure 4-2. Switch to Switch (other devices (routers, bridges, etc.) via a fiber...
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... to manage, control and monitor the many functions of the Switch. Activities on the Switch can set up, monitor, or change the configuration of the Switch. The Spanning Tree Algorithm (STA) provides the capability for data storage, other Bridges in the next chapter) has privilege and access to carry out specific tasks. Gigabit Ethernet Switch User's Guide 5 5 SWITCH MANAGEMENT Local Console Management Local console management involves the administration of the DGS-3204 Switch via a direct connection to the RS-232 console port...
... to manage, control and monitor the many functions of the Switch. Activities on the Switch can set up, monitor, or change the configuration of the Switch. The Spanning Tree Algorithm (STA) provides the capability for data storage, other Bridges in the next chapter) has privilege and access to carry out specific tasks. Gigabit Ethernet Switch User's Guide 5 5 SWITCH MANAGEMENT Local Console Management Local console management involves the administration of the DGS-3204 Switch via a direct connection to the RS-232 console port...
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... is sent out immediately after its configured ports transitions from the Learning state to the Forwarding state, or from the Switch by the Switch when any of its election as a new root. ♦ Topology Change A Topology Change trap is sent by setting a list of IP Addresses of the authorized network managers. Gigabit Ethernet Switch User's Guide You can also specify which network managers may have entered an incorrect community...
... is sent out immediately after its configured ports transitions from the Learning state to the Forwarding state, or from the Switch by the Switch when any of its election as a new root. ♦ Topology Change A Topology Change trap is sent by setting a list of IP Addresses of the authorized network managers. Gigabit Ethernet Switch User's Guide You can also specify which network managers may have entered an incorrect community...
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... Switch User's Guide 6 6 USING THE CONSOLE INTERFACE Your Gigabit Ethernet Switch supports a console management interface that allows you to set up and control your Switch, either with the Windows operating system) using an RS-232C serial cable. In addition, the console program will need to be set up the Switch for management using an SNMP-based network management system. Your terminal parameters will allow you to perform many basic network management functions. Connecting to the Switch You can use the console interface by connecting the Switch to access the Switch, change...
... Switch User's Guide 6 6 USING THE CONSOLE INTERFACE Your Gigabit Ethernet Switch supports a console management interface that allows you to set up and control your Switch, either with the Windows operating system) using an RS-232C serial cable. In addition, the console program will need to be set up the Switch for management using an SNMP-based network management system. Your terminal parameters will allow you to perform many basic network management functions. Connecting to the Switch You can use the console interface by connecting the Switch to access the Switch, change...
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Setting Up The Switch This section will help prepare the Switch user by describing the System Configuration, Firmware and Configuration Update, System Utilities, and SNMP Configuration menus and their respective sub-menus. System Configuration Choose System Configuration to let the user deletion take effect. Gigabit Ethernet Switch User's Guide 1. Press APPLY to access the first item on the DGS-3204 main menu. The following menu appears: Using the Console Interface 41 Toggle the Delete field of the user you wish to remove to Yes. 2.
Setting Up The Switch This section will help prepare the Switch user by describing the System Configuration, Firmware and Configuration Update, System Utilities, and SNMP Configuration menus and their respective sub-menus. System Configuration Choose System Configuration to let the user deletion take effect. Gigabit Ethernet Switch User's Guide 1. Press APPLY to access the first item on the DGS-3204 main menu. The following menu appears: Using the Console Interface 41 Toggle the Delete field of the user you wish to remove to Yes. 2.
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... to access the Switch using the TELNET protocol. The IP Configuration screen allows you to change some settings to allow you to be able to manage the Switch from an SNMP-based Network Management System such as SNMP v1 or to be able to change the settings for the two different interfaces used on the Switch: the Ethernet interface used for in-band communication, and the SLIP interface used over the console port for Web-based network management...
... to access the Switch using the TELNET protocol. The IP Configuration screen allows you to change some settings to allow you to be able to manage the Switch from an SNMP-based Network Management System such as SNMP v1 or to be able to change the settings for the two different interfaces used on the Switch: the Ethernet interface used for in-band communication, and the SLIP interface used over the console port for Web-based network management...
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... address. Gigabit Ethernet Switch User's Guide ♦ Under the Destination MAC Address heading a total of ten destination addresses will be displayed for network security purposes thereby discarding unwanted addresses from the Forwarding Table. The status of ports to 256 entries. ♦ Under the Destination Port heading a port number will be seen per page. The Custom Filtering Table contains filtering information configured into the Switch by (local or network) management specifying the set of the MAC address...
... address. Gigabit Ethernet Switch User's Guide ♦ Under the Destination MAC Address heading a total of ten destination addresses will be displayed for network security purposes thereby discarding unwanted addresses from the Forwarding Table. The status of ports to 256 entries. ♦ Under the Destination Port heading a port number will be seen per page. The Custom Filtering Table contains filtering information configured into the Switch by (local or network) management specifying the set of the MAC address...
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... update increment setting from: 1 sec, 5 sec, 15 sec, 30 sec, 1 min, or Suspend. ♦ CRC Errors The number of frames that fail the CRC integrity check. ♦ Oversize Frames The number of good frames with length greater than 1518 bytes and therefore are normally the result of packets less than the maximum legal length. ♦ Fragments The number of collisions. Using the Console Interface 71 Gigabit Ethernet Switch User's Guide...
... update increment setting from: 1 sec, 5 sec, 15 sec, 30 sec, 1 min, or Suspend. ♦ CRC Errors The number of frames that fail the CRC integrity check. ♦ Oversize Frames The number of good frames with length greater than 1518 bytes and therefore are normally the result of packets less than the maximum legal length. ♦ Fragments The number of collisions. Using the Console Interface 71 Gigabit Ethernet Switch User's Guide...
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Choose Factory Reset to confirm the reset and press Enter. The main menu screen should appear. Move the cursor to Yes to Default Value from the main menu. You will be returned to their factory default settings. 1. Logout To exit the Switch, choose Logout from the main menu. The following screen appears: Figure 6-30. Using the Console Interface 77 Gigabit Ethernet Switch User's Guide enabled/disabled settings of ports, security settings, etc.) will be erased and restored to the opening login screen. Factory Reset to Default Value screen 2.
Choose Factory Reset to confirm the reset and press Enter. The main menu screen should appear. Move the cursor to Yes to Default Value from the main menu. You will be returned to their factory default settings. 1. Logout To exit the Switch, choose Logout from the main menu. The following screen appears: Figure 6-30. Using the Console Interface 77 Gigabit Ethernet Switch User's Guide enabled/disabled settings of ports, security settings, etc.) will be erased and restored to the opening login screen. Factory Reset to Default Value screen 2.
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... in the "Using The Console Interface" chapter). These are the major 80 Web-Based Network Management A Web browser is a program which allows a person to DGS-3200 Manager hyperlink. In the page that particular port. The top portion of the window contains an interactive view of buttons labeled: Configuration, Bridge, Monitor, User, and Help. Clicking on your computer and open the IP address you have installed on one of...
... in the "Using The Console Interface" chapter). These are the major 80 Web-Based Network Management A Web browser is a program which allows a person to DGS-3200 Manager hyperlink. In the page that particular port. The top portion of the window contains an interactive view of buttons labeled: Configuration, Bridge, Monitor, User, and Help. Clicking on your computer and open the IP address you have installed on one of...
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... on the screen is described as follows: ♦ Spanning Tree Protocol Select Enabled to create alternative paths (with multiple switches or other types of the "Switch Management" chapter for assistance) and then click Apply. The information on this screen (see the descriptions below for a detailed explanation. Gigabit Ethernet Switch User's Guide Switch STP The Switch supports 801.2d Spanning Tree Protocol, which allows you to implement the Spanning Tree Protocol. 94 Web-Based Network Management
... on the screen is described as follows: ♦ Spanning Tree Protocol Select Enabled to create alternative paths (with multiple switches or other types of the "Switch Management" chapter for assistance) and then click Apply. The information on this screen (see the descriptions below for a detailed explanation. Gigabit Ethernet Switch User's Guide Switch STP The Switch supports 801.2d Spanning Tree Protocol, which allows you to implement the Spanning Tree Protocol. 94 Web-Based Network Management