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... 0 ABOUT THIS GUIDE This User's guide tells you get started with the basic installation of the Switch. Helps you how to install your DGS-3204 stand-alone Switch, how to connect it to your Gigabit Ethernet network, and how to all Ethernet switches, including the DGS-3204. Describes the front panel, rear panel, and LED indicators of the...
... 0 ABOUT THIS GUIDE This User's guide tells you get started with the basic installation of the Switch. Helps you how to install your DGS-3204 stand-alone Switch, how to connect it to your Gigabit Ethernet network, and how to all Ethernet switches, including the DGS-3204. Describes the front panel, rear panel, and LED indicators of the...
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...'s Guide ♦ Chapter 4, Connecting the Switch. Tells how to change, set, and monitor Switch performance and security. ♦ Chapter 7, Web-Based Network Management. vi About This Guide Lists the technical specifications of the DGS-3204. Tells how to use the built-in console interface to manage the Switch through an Internet browser. ♦ Appendix A, Technical Specifications...
...'s Guide ♦ Chapter 4, Connecting the Switch. Tells how to change, set, and monitor Switch performance and security. ♦ Chapter 7, Web-Based Network Management. vi About This Guide Lists the technical specifications of the DGS-3204. Tells how to use the built-in console interface to manage the Switch through an Internet browser. ♦ Appendix A, Technical Specifications...
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Gigabit Ethernet Technolog Gigabit Ethernet is an extension of the DGS-3204, as well as your backbone and servers to coping with all 10Mbps and 100Mbps Ethernet environments, Gigabit Ethernet provides a straightforward upgrade without wasting ... The increased speed and extra bandwidth offered by 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...
Gigabit Ethernet Technolog Gigabit Ethernet is an extension of the DGS-3204, as well as your backbone and servers to coping with all 10Mbps and 100Mbps Ethernet environments, Gigabit Ethernet provides a straightforward upgrade without wasting ... The increased speed and extra bandwidth offered by 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...
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... cabling, outfitting your subnets. And with expected advances in the coming years in the same amount of time. A switch increases capacity and decreases network loading by Gigabit Ethernet is the most cost-effective method to be divided 2 Introduction In addition, the phenomenal bandwidth... delivered by making it possible for the next generation of network technology products. A switch bridges Ethernet packets at the MAC address level of the Ethernet protocol transmitting among connected Ethernet or fast Ethernet LAN...
... cabling, outfitting your subnets. And with expected advances in the coming years in the same amount of time. A switch increases capacity and decreases network loading by Gigabit Ethernet is the most cost-effective method to be divided 2 Introduction In addition, the phenomenal bandwidth... delivered by making it possible for the next generation of network technology products. 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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... interfering with each other for example, making it possible to segment local area networks, but the cost of network bridges, which don't compete with any other segments. The switch acts as a high-speed selective bridge between existing 10Mbps networks and new 100Mbps networks. Traffic that needs to go from one segment to most kinds of...
... interfering with each other for example, making it possible to segment local area networks, but the cost of network bridges, which don't compete with any other segments. The switch acts as a high-speed selective bridge between existing 10Mbps networks and new 100Mbps networks. Traffic that needs to go from one segment to most kinds of...
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... stations to a PC and Console/Out-of users increase continuously. Gigabit Ethernet Switch User's Guide Features The DGS-3204 Gigabit Ethernet Switch was designed for easy installation and high performance in an environment where traffic on the network and the number of -band management. Switch features include: Ports ♦ Four Gigabit Ethernet ports of fixed 1000BASE...
... stations to a PC and Console/Out-of users increase continuously. Gigabit Ethernet Switch User's Guide Features The DGS-3204 Gigabit Ethernet Switch was designed for easy installation and high performance in an environment where traffic on the network and the number of -band management. Switch features include: Ports ♦ Four Gigabit Ethernet ports of fixed 1000BASE...
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... -band console can be done in-band via SNMP based software. ♦ Flash memory for creation of alternative backup paths and prevention of indefinite network loops. ♦ Fully configurable either in SNMP management: Bridge MIB (RFC 1493), Ethernet MIB (RFC 1643), RMON MIB (RFC 1757), and MIB...-II (RFC 1213). Gigabit Ethernet Switch User's Guide ♦ 12K active MAC address entry table per device with automatic learning and aging. ♦ 8 MB packet buffer per device. ♦...
... -band console can be done in-band via SNMP based software. ♦ Flash memory for creation of alternative backup paths and prevention of indefinite network loops. ♦ Fully configurable either in SNMP management: Bridge MIB (RFC 1493), Ethernet MIB (RFC 1643), RMON MIB (RFC 1757), and MIB...-II (RFC 1213). Gigabit Ethernet Switch User's Guide ♦ 12K active MAC address entry table per device with automatic learning and aging. ♦ 8 MB packet buffer per device. ♦...
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A description of the Switch. Rear panel view of the DGS- ♦ AC Power Connector This is a three-pronged connector that display the conditions of the Switch and status of the network. The following shows the rear panel of these LED indicators follows (see LED Indicators). Figure 3-2. Plug in the... female connector of an AC power connector. Rear Panel The rear panel of the Switch consists of the provided...
A description of the Switch. Rear panel view of the DGS- ♦ AC Power Connector This is a three-pronged connector that display the conditions of the Switch and status of the network. The following shows the rear panel of these LED indicators follows (see LED Indicators). Figure 3-2. Plug in the... female connector of an AC power connector. Rear Panel The rear panel of the Switch consists of the provided...
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Figure 4-1. 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 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.
Figure 4-1. 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 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.
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... to be part of a manageable network. Out-of-Band Management for the Switch to the RS-232 DCE console port. Through this port, a user can set up, monitor, or change the configuration of the Switch. Activities on the Switch can be monitored with other related ...hardware, and the SNMP agent firmware. 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 operate properly with these components, while the Switch can be manipulated to the RS-232 console port...
... to be part of a manageable network. Out-of-Band Management for the Switch to the RS-232 DCE console port. Through this port, a user can set up, monitor, or change the configuration of the Switch. Activities on the Switch can be monitored with other related ...hardware, and the SNMP agent firmware. 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 operate properly with these components, while the Switch can be manipulated to the RS-232 console port...
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... failure. You can also set for example BOOTP, TFTP). Gigabit Ethernet Switch User's Guide SNMP network supporting the STA. Using the STA, the network will prevent network loop, and automatically establish and activate a backup path in the Switch an IP Address for a gateway or a router. Console port (RS...bits: 9,600 none 8 bits 1 IP Addresses and SNMP Community Names Each Switch has its own IP Address, which is not located on the same network as 18 Switch Management It is useful when the network management station is used for communication with a SNMP management platform) to meet ...
... failure. You can also set for example BOOTP, TFTP). Gigabit Ethernet Switch User's Guide SNMP network supporting the STA. Using the STA, the network will prevent network loop, and automatically establish and activate a backup path in the Switch an IP Address for a gateway or a router. Console port (RS...bits: 9,600 none 8 bits 1 IP Addresses and SNMP Community Names Each Switch has its own IP Address, which is not located on the same network as 18 Switch Management It is useful when the network management station is used for communication with a SNMP management platform) to meet ...
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...; System resets ◊ Errors ◊ Status changes ◊ Topology changes ◊ Operation Switch Management 19 Traps are given certain rights and access in the Switch and set in the Switch a list of IP Addresses of the network managers that you of the network. The following lists the types of events that alert you allow to...
...; System resets ◊ Errors ◊ Status changes ◊ Topology changes ◊ Operation Switch Management 19 Traps are given certain rights and access in the Switch and set in the Switch a list of IP Addresses of the network managers that you of the network. The following lists the types of events that alert you allow to...
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... that an addressee (or manager/ user) on the Switch is not a valid user of the Switch and may receive traps from link down or from the Switch 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 name...
... that an addressee (or manager/ user) on the Switch is not a valid user of the Switch and may receive traps from link down or from the Switch 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 name...
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...may also be obtained by specifying the MIB's Object-Identity (OID) at the network manager. Examples of read-only constants are variables usually related to manage the Switch, a diskette listing the Switch's propriety enterprise MIBs can be either read-only or read -only variables are ... be retrieved from any SNMP-based network manager. The Switch uses the standard MIB-II Management Information Base module. Gigabit Ethernet Switch User's Guide MIBs The information stored in the Switch is in operation. Consequently, MIB values inside the Switch can also get the MIB values and...
...may also be obtained by specifying the MIB's Object-Identity (OID) at the network manager. Examples of read-only constants are variables usually related to manage the Switch, a diskette listing the Switch's propriety enterprise MIBs can be either read-only or read -only variables are ... be retrieved from any SNMP-based network manager. The Switch uses the standard MIB-II Management Information Base module. Gigabit Ethernet Switch User's Guide MIBs The information stored in the Switch is in operation. Consequently, MIB values inside the Switch can also get the MIB values and...
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... packets, instead of end stations can be confined to prevent the duplication of frames. Aging out of Switched Local Area Network traffic. 4. Example: if Port 1 receives a packet destined for Port 2, the Switch transmits that packet through Port 2 only, and transmits nothing through observation of filtering information that form a path between those end stations...
... packets, instead of end stations can be confined to prevent the duplication of frames. Aging out of Switched Local Area Network traffic. 4. Example: if Port 1 receives a packet destined for Port 2, the Switch transmits that packet through Port 2 only, and transmits nothing through observation of filtering information that form a path between those end stations...
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... the auto-learned-node address, are idle until the Switch determines that may be only one path between any changes. ♦ Network loop detection and prevention With STA, there will automatically go into service with multiple switches or other types of -date Dynamic Entries that a problem...LANs. These backup paths are aged out of the Spanning Tree Algorithm is lost, the switch providing the alternative path will be aged out soon, resulting in your network. This automatic network reconfiguration provides maximum uptime to 99 minutes. A very long Aging Time can be fully ...
... the auto-learned-node address, are idle until the Switch determines that may be only one path between any changes. ♦ Network loop detection and prevention With STA, there will automatically go into service with multiple switches or other types of -date Dynamic Entries that a problem...LANs. These backup paths are aged out of the Spanning Tree Algorithm is lost, the switch providing the alternative path will be aged out soon, resulting in your network. This automatic network reconfiguration provides maximum uptime to 99 minutes. A very long Aging Time can be fully ...
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...path and selects the path with the lowest Bridge Identifier is the Root Bridge. Gigabit Ethernet Switch User's Guide there is more than one path, forwarded packets will automatically re-configure the network topology. On the port level, STA sets the Root Port and Designated Ports. Naturally, ...you will want the Root Bridge to ensure the highest network performance and reliability. ♦ Bridge Identifier This is the Bridge Priority. A lower Bridge Identifier results in the loop to be automatically activated...
...path and selects the path with the lowest Bridge Identifier is the Root Bridge. Gigabit Ethernet Switch User's Guide there is more than one path, forwarded packets will automatically re-configure the network topology. On the port level, STA sets the Root Port and Designated Ports. Naturally, ...you will want the Root Bridge to ensure the highest network performance and reliability. ♦ Bridge Identifier This is the Bridge Priority. A lower Bridge Identifier results in the loop to be automatically activated...
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Max. Illustration of STA A simple illustration of the most current Bridge and Port settings. Switch Management 27 Observe the following formulas when you can anticipate some major network problems if the STA assistance is depicted in Figure 5-1. The lower the number, the greater the ... in the listening state while moving from 4 to Bridge 1...and so on the STA calculation of three Bridges (or the Switch) connected in a loop, causing a serious network failure. The broadcast packet will broadcast it to 30 seconds. Now, if Bridge 1 broadcasts a packet to Bridge 3, then...
Max. Illustration of STA A simple illustration of the most current Bridge and Port settings. Switch Management 27 Observe the following formulas when you can anticipate some major network problems if the STA assistance is depicted in Figure 5-1. The lower the number, the greater the ... in the listening state while moving from 4 to Bridge 1...and so on the STA calculation of three Bridges (or the Switch) connected in a loop, causing a serious network failure. The broadcast packet will broadcast it to 30 seconds. Now, if Bridge 1 broadcasts a packet to Bridge 3, then...
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Age Time Forward Delay Enable / Disable Port Priority lower the #, Increases chance of a large network 1 - 10 sec. No effect, if not Root Bridge Never set greater than Max. Age ≤ 2 x (Forward Delay - 1) Max. Age ≥ 2 x (Hello Time + 1) Port ...Avoid low number for security or problem isolation lower the #, Increases chance of is higher the becoming the Root used in state Max. Gigabit Ethernet Switch User's Guide STA parameters Settings Effects Comment Bridge Priority Hello Time Max. High # delays the change in workgroup priorit Bridg level of Avoid, if...
Age Time Forward Delay Enable / Disable Port Priority lower the #, Increases chance of a large network 1 - 10 sec. No effect, if not Root Bridge Never set greater than Max. Age ≤ 2 x (Forward Delay - 1) Max. Age ≥ 2 x (Hello Time + 1) Port ...Avoid low number for security or problem isolation lower the #, Increases chance of is higher the becoming the Root used in state Max. Gigabit Ethernet Switch User's Guide STA parameters Settings Effects Comment Bridge Priority Hello Time Max. High # delays the change in workgroup priorit Bridg level of Avoid, if...
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... This chapter describes how to use the console interface by connecting the Switch to set to perform many basic network management functions. Gigabit Ethernet Switch User's Guide 6 6 USING THE CONSOLE INTERFACE Your Gigabit Ethernet Switch supports a console management interface that allows you to a VT100-compatible terminal... with an ordinary terminal (or terminal emulator), or over the network using an RS-232C serial cable. In addition, the console program will need to be set up and control your Switch, either with the Windows operating system) using the TCP/IP TELNET...
... This chapter describes how to use the console interface by connecting the Switch to set to perform many basic network management functions. Gigabit Ethernet Switch User's Guide 6 6 USING THE CONSOLE INTERFACE Your Gigabit Ethernet Switch supports a console management interface that allows you to a VT100-compatible terminal... with an ordinary terminal (or terminal emulator), or over the network using an RS-232C serial cable. In addition, the console program will need to be set up and control your Switch, either with the Windows operating system) using the TCP/IP TELNET...