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... Hubs User's Guide Module Indicators 17 Port State Indicators 18 SNMP Indicator 19 Port Speed Indicators 19 Console Port Indicator (CON 19 4 MAKING CONNECTIONS 21 Hub Cascading/Building a Stack 21 Connectivity Rules 23 The Diagnostic Port 24 Diagnostic Port Connection 24 Hub to End-Station Connection 25 Hub-to-Hub Uplink 27 Optional Module Connections 29 Module Installation 30 Switch Module (DFE-260S 31 Fiber Optic Module (DFE-260FX 31 Fast Ethernet Module (DFE-260TX 32 5 MASTER HUB SETUP AND MANAGEMENT 35 Navigation and Conventions 36 In-Band Setup Instructions 37 Backup...
... Hubs User's Guide Module Indicators 17 Port State Indicators 18 SNMP Indicator 19 Port Speed Indicators 19 Console Port Indicator (CON 19 4 MAKING CONNECTIONS 21 Hub Cascading/Building a Stack 21 Connectivity Rules 23 The Diagnostic Port 24 Diagnostic Port Connection 24 Hub to End-Station Connection 25 Hub-to-Hub Uplink 27 Optional Module Connections 29 Module Installation 30 Switch Module (DFE-260S 31 Fiber Optic Module (DFE-260FX 31 Fast Ethernet Module (DFE-260TX 32 5 MASTER HUB SETUP AND MANAGEMENT 35 Navigation and Conventions 36 In-Band Setup Instructions 37 Backup...
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... Console Settings 47 Software Update on Boot 48 SNMP Information 49 SNMP Traps ...51 SNMP Security (Community Names 52 Adding and Deleting Users 53 Primary/Backup Master 55 Hub Stack Management 56 Controlling Hubs in the Hub Stack 56 Controlling Individual Ports 59 Monitoring the Hub Stack 60 Displaying Port and Group Statistics 61 Displaying Segment Statistics 64 Node Tracking 66 Per-Port Intrusion Security 67 Bridge Information 67 Resetting the Hub 68 System Reset ...69 Factory Reset...69 6 WEB-BASED NETWORK MANAGEMENT...
... Console Settings 47 Software Update on Boot 48 SNMP Information 49 SNMP Traps ...51 SNMP Security (Community Names 52 Adding and Deleting Users 53 Primary/Backup Master 55 Hub Stack Management 56 Controlling Hubs in the Hub Stack 56 Controlling Individual Ports 59 Monitoring the Hub Stack 60 Displaying Port and Group Statistics 61 Displaying Segment Statistics 64 Node Tracking 66 Per-Port Intrusion Security 67 Bridge Information 67 Resetting the Hub 68 System Reset ...69 Factory Reset...69 6 WEB-BASED NETWORK MANAGEMENT...
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... is essential to the hub twisted-pair and console ports, stacking hubs, and linking with the hubs. ♦ Appendix B, Boot Configuration File. Describes the DFE-2600 series master hub boot configuration file. ♦ Appendix C, Specifications. Provides detailed information on Fast Ethernet networks, and introduces the features of the User Guide ♦ Chapter 1, Introduction. Provides information on the cables and connectors used in this manual. Provides specifications on using the hub. ♦ Chapter 4, Making Connections. Lists the hubs' specifications. ♦ Appendix...
... is essential to the hub twisted-pair and console ports, stacking hubs, and linking with the hubs. ♦ Appendix B, Boot Configuration File. Describes the DFE-2600 series master hub boot configuration file. ♦ Appendix C, Specifications. Provides detailed information on Fast Ethernet networks, and introduces the features of the User Guide ♦ Chapter 1, Introduction. Provides information on the cables and connectors used in this manual. Provides specifications on using the hub. ♦ Chapter 4, Making Connections. Lists the hubs' specifications. ♦ Appendix...
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... a managed hub stack, more than one DFE-260S module can be used to provide redundancy if the two modules are separate and do not intercommunicate. DFE-2600 series hubs each port. 2 Introduction An optional DFE-260S switch module (included with other Ethernet/Fast Ethernet network devices. ♦ Ethernet connections support Category 3 or better twisted-pair cables. ♦ Fast Ethernet connections support both in the primary master hub segment.. Product Features The list below highlights the features and specifications of...
... a managed hub stack, more than one DFE-260S module can be used to provide redundancy if the two modules are separate and do not intercommunicate. DFE-2600 series hubs each port. 2 Introduction An optional DFE-260S switch module (included with other Ethernet/Fast Ethernet network devices. ♦ Ethernet connections support Category 3 or better twisted-pair cables. ♦ Fast Ethernet connections support both in the primary master hub segment.. Product Features The list below highlights the features and specifications of...
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...; LED indicators for power, collisions, link, network activity, partitioning status, disable, operating speed (10 or 100Mbps) and network utilization. ♦ Digital hub ID number front panel display. ♦ Auto-partition protection. ♦ Data collision detection and handling. ♦ Preamble regeneration, signal retiming. ♦ Two proprietary daisy-chain ports for cascading up to five hubs to form one switch module is easily removed and replaced. management provided via an SNMP management agent (DFE...
...; LED indicators for power, collisions, link, network activity, partitioning status, disable, operating speed (10 or 100Mbps) and network utilization. ♦ Digital hub ID number front panel display. ♦ Auto-partition protection. ♦ Data collision detection and handling. ♦ Preamble regeneration, signal retiming. ♦ Two proprietary daisy-chain ports for cascading up to five hubs to form one switch module is easily removed and replaced. management provided via an SNMP management agent (DFE...
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... for master models.) ♦ Module Slots Used to install module options for various kinds of additional connections, as well as the DFE-260S 10Mbps/100Mbps bridge module. (In the DFE-2616x, DFE-2616ix, DFE-2624x and DFE-2624ix, module slot 1 is already occupied by the switch module which is standard on these models.) ♦ Daisy-Chain IN Port When cascading a set of D-Link stackable dual-speed hubs, this port should be created in this port to...
... for master models.) ♦ Module Slots Used to install module options for various kinds of additional connections, as well as the DFE-260S 10Mbps/100Mbps bridge module. (In the DFE-2616x, DFE-2616ix, DFE-2624x and DFE-2624ix, module slot 1 is already occupied by the switch module which is standard on these models.) ♦ Daisy-Chain IN Port When cascading a set of D-Link stackable dual-speed hubs, this port should be created in this port to...
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... set to allow in the diagram below. Note that a DCE-to connect a VT100-compatible terminal or a computer running TCP/IP TELNET. Diagnostic Port Connection The diagnostic port is a straight serial cable, as the terminal program included with the Windows operating system). Dual-Speed Stackable Hubs User's Guide The Diagnostic Port The diagnostic port on the rear panel of the DFE-2600 series hubs stacked with it. You can use the diagnostic port on a DFE-2600 series...
... set to allow in the diagram below. Note that a DCE-to connect a VT100-compatible terminal or a computer running TCP/IP TELNET. Diagnostic Port Connection The diagnostic port is a straight serial cable, as the terminal program included with the Windows operating system). Dual-Speed Stackable Hubs User's Guide The Diagnostic Port The diagnostic port on the rear panel of the DFE-2600 series hubs stacked with it. You can use the diagnostic port on a DFE-2600 series...
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... stacked with DFE-2600 series master hubs) for the most part identical, whether accessed from the diagnostic port or from TELNET. A console device can only manage a DFE-2600 series hub if it can support up to manage the stack. Use either the on -board console program for out-of -band management. Other SNMP management software will also work fine. Fast Ethernet Making Connections 25 Use the on -board console program or an SNMP-based network management program to sixteen (DFE-2616, DFE-2616x, DFE-2616i, DFE...
... stacked with DFE-2600 series master hubs) for the most part identical, whether accessed from the diagnostic port or from TELNET. A console device can only manage a DFE-2600 series hub if it can support up to manage the stack. Use either the on -board console program for out-of -band management. Other SNMP management software will also work fine. Fast Ethernet Making Connections 25 Use the on -board console program or an SNMP-based network management program to sixteen (DFE-2616, DFE-2616x, DFE-2616i, DFE...
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... his LED blinks when there are packet collisions on , it . Making Connections 33 The Fast Ethernet module uses a MDI-X connector (not a straight MDI) and, therefore, a crossover cable must be set , the DFE-260TX will automatically detect the duplex and speed modes of any device connected to force the duplex mode into a particular state. NOTE: Because the DFE-260TX module port is an NWay UTP port, once the hub is powered on the module line. •...
... his LED blinks when there are packet collisions on , it . Making Connections 33 The Fast Ethernet module uses a MDI-X connector (not a straight MDI) and, therefore, a crossover cable must be set , the DFE-260TX will automatically detect the duplex and speed modes of any device connected to force the duplex mode into a particular state. NOTE: Because the DFE-260TX module port is an NWay UTP port, once the hub is powered on the module line. •...
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... series master hub boot configuration file accessible on the hub stack according to the master hubs before any type of this manual. The boot configuration filename field of the hub BOOTP configuration table should contain the filename of the hub, or which you can determine using a network management system, you need only add the hub Ethernet (MAC) address (which is possible. This file can later be empty. If you want to your Fast Ethernet network has a BOOTP (BOOTstrap Protocol) server...
... series master hub boot configuration file accessible on the hub stack according to the master hubs before any type of this manual. The boot configuration filename field of the hub BOOTP configuration table should contain the filename of the hub, or which you can determine using a network management system, you need only add the hub Ethernet (MAC) address (which is possible. This file can later be empty. If you want to your Fast Ethernet network has a BOOTP (BOOTstrap Protocol) server...
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... the Software Update Control to let the changes take effect, and then choose EXIT. 5. Turn on your network. Backup Master Function Within a DFE-2600 series hub stack, in addition to enter the PROM System Menu. 4. Connect a VT-100 compatible terminal or a personal computer run- If you will be an ordinary RS-232C cable. Choose SAVE and press to Enable using the D-View Network Management Program. dress, network mask, and (optional) gateway router IP address.
... the Software Update Control to let the changes take effect, and then choose EXIT. 5. Turn on your network. Backup Master Function Within a DFE-2600 series hub stack, in addition to enter the PROM System Menu. 4. Connect a VT-100 compatible terminal or a personal computer run- If you will be an ordinary RS-232C cable. Choose SAVE and press to Enable using the D-View Network Management Program. dress, network mask, and (optional) gateway router IP address.
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... use the Factory Reset NVRAM to General Users. The main menu below is also D-Link. Type in your hub. The default user (D-Link) has Super User privileges. NOTE: When the hub is shipped, the default user name is D-Link, and the default password is the menu for Super Users: 42 Master Hub Setup and Management Some functions available to Super Users are two levels of your user name and press . 2. Dual-Speed Stackable Hubs User's Guide DFE-2600 Dual speed Stackable Hub Telnet Remote Management...
... use the Factory Reset NVRAM to General Users. The main menu below is also D-Link. Type in your hub. The default user (D-Link) has Super User privileges. NOTE: When the hub is shipped, the default user name is D-Link, and the default password is the menu for Super Users: 42 Master Hub Setup and Management Some functions available to Super Users are two levels of your user name and press . 2. Dual-Speed Stackable Hubs User's Guide DFE-2600 Dual speed Stackable Hub Telnet Remote Management...
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... not the hub will try to Disable, the parameters below become irrelevant. ♦ Software Update Mode. This variable can be set to either Network or Out-of its boot-time configuration information, as well as updated versions of -band. Determines whether the configuration file should be set to either TFTP ONLY or BOOTP&TFTP. Applies only if the S/W Update control is capable of obtaining its internal firmware, using TFTP (the Trivial File Transfer...
... not the hub will try to Disable, the parameters below become irrelevant. ♦ Software Update Mode. This variable can be set to either Network or Out-of its boot-time configuration information, as well as updated versions of -band. Determines whether the configuration file should be set to either TFTP ONLY or BOOTP&TFTP. Applies only if the S/W Update control is capable of obtaining its internal firmware, using TFTP (the Trivial File Transfer...
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... left logged on. This parameter corresponds to the MIB-II object sysName, and is restricted to be used to note the name and contact information of inactivity. System Configuration Menu Mgmt Hardware Revision: Rev. 01 Boot PROM Firmware Version: Ver. 2.22 Software Version: Ver. 2.04 MAC Address: 0080C80D308C System Description: D-Link Corp. The hub domain name is often used for administrative purposes. Dual-Speed Stackable Hubs User's Guide requests...
... left logged on. This parameter corresponds to the MIB-II object sysName, and is restricted to be used to note the name and contact information of inactivity. System Configuration Menu Mgmt Hardware Revision: Rev. 01 Boot PROM Firmware Version: Ver. 2.22 Software Version: Ver. 2.04 MAC Address: 0080C80D308C System Description: D-Link Corp. The hub domain name is often used for administrative purposes. Dual-Speed Stackable Hubs User's Guide requests...
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... diagnostic port or TELNET, is defined by user names and passwords. this user name can be defined. Add a User To add a new user, perform these steps: 1. Choose Create New User from the main menu. However, the console program will appear: DFE-2600 Stackable Hub - Adding and Deleting Users Access to change important hub settings. Up to prevent you from accidentally deleting all users with Super User privileges can be removed if desired. User Account Change Menu Create New User Change Access/Delete Users Change Password...
... diagnostic port or TELNET, is defined by user names and passwords. this user name can be defined. Add a User To add a new user, perform these steps: 1. Choose Create New User from the main menu. However, the console program will appear: DFE-2600 Stackable Hub - Adding and Deleting Users Access to change important hub settings. Up to prevent you from accidentally deleting all users with Super User privileges can be removed if desired. User Account Change Menu Create New User Change Access/Delete Users Change Password...
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.... • Port Clicking on one . Web-Based Network Management 73 The main page contains a list of buttons along with a white background can be user-defined or list-selected by default when you to the Web Management program. All categories and options are discussed in the Fault - Group/Port Control section below . Configuration This is opened by user. Information The information screen provides the hardware, firmware, and software profile...
.... • Port Clicking on one . Web-Based Network Management 73 The main page contains a list of buttons along with a white background can be user-defined or list-selected by default when you to the Web Management program. All categories and options are discussed in the Fault - Group/Port Control section below . Configuration This is opened by user. Information The information screen provides the hardware, firmware, and software profile...
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... Server If enabled, the IP address will be obtained from the BOOTP server. 78 Web-based Network Management Dual-Speed Stackable Hub Web-based Management User's Guide The fields are using bootp-tftp mode, or if Get IP From BOOTP Server is enabled, the pathname will be obtained through the Ethernet network or through the console port. ♦ Software Update Control Determines whether or not the Hub should download its configuration file the next time the Hub is booted. ♦ Boot File The path and configuration file...
... Server If enabled, the IP address will be obtained from the BOOTP server. 78 Web-based Network Management Dual-Speed Stackable Hub Web-based Management User's Guide The fields are using bootp-tftp mode, or if Get IP From BOOTP Server is enabled, the pathname will be obtained through the Ethernet network or through the console port. ♦ Software Update Control Determines whether or not the Hub should download its configuration file the next time the Hub is booted. ♦ Boot File The path and configuration file...
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... reconnect the Hub to be managed using SNMP via the diagnostic port. 86 Web-based Network Management Dual-Speed Stackable Hub Web-based Management User's Guide ♦ Group Role The role of the Hub within the stack, either primary-master, backup-master, or slave. ♦ Hardware Revision The version of the repeater hardware board used in -band) for VT-100 and terminal emulation which may be necessary for the Hub. Out-of-Band/ Console Configuration Clicking...
... reconnect the Hub to be managed using SNMP via the diagnostic port. 86 Web-based Network Management Dual-Speed Stackable Hub Web-based Management User's Guide ♦ Group Role The role of the Hub within the stack, either primary-master, backup-master, or slave. ♦ Hardware Revision The version of the repeater hardware board used in -band) for VT-100 and terminal emulation which may be necessary for the Hub. Out-of-Band/ Console Configuration Clicking...
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... each monitored Ethernet interface on the Statistics button, the following screen is shown: 94 Web-based Network Management These statistics take the form of events from zero when a valid entry is generated. A hysteresis mechanism is implemented to detect potential network performance degradation before it gets out of the items in the Statistics Table. This group consists of control. Dual-Speed Stackable Hub Web-based Management User's Guide...
... each monitored Ethernet interface on the Statistics button, the following screen is shown: 94 Web-based Network Management These statistics take the form of events from zero when a valid entry is generated. A hysteresis mechanism is implemented to detect potential network performance degradation before it gets out of the items in the Statistics Table. This group consists of control. Dual-Speed Stackable Hub Web-based Management User's Guide...