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700 Series Managed Switch User's Guide for Software v2.1 NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA Phone 1-888-NETGEAR SM-10004-02 June 2003 SM-10004-02
700 Series Managed Switch User's Guide for Software v2.1 NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA Phone 1-888-NETGEAR SM-10004-02 June 2003 SM-10004-02
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... for 2.4 GHz spread spectrum devices. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that the 700 Series Managed Switch is shielded against the generation of radio interference in a system operating either partially or completely outdoors may require the ...-channel Mobile Satellite and Radar Systems. Canadian Department of Communications Compliance Statement This Class B Digital apparatus (700 Series Managed Switch) meets all the requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations. For further information, contact your local Industry Canada...
... for 2.4 GHz spread spectrum devices. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that the 700 Series Managed Switch is shielded against the generation of radio interference in a system operating either partially or completely outdoors may require the ...-channel Mobile Satellite and Radar Systems. Canadian Department of Communications Compliance Statement This Class B Digital apparatus (700 Series Managed Switch) meets all the requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations. For further information, contact your local Industry Canada...
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... Conventions 1-1 Special Message Formats 1-1 Features of the HTML Version of this Manual 1-2 Chapter 2 Switch Management Overview Management Access Overview 1-1 Protocols ...1-2 Virtual Terminal Protocols 1-3 SNMP Protocol 1-3 SNMP Access ...1-3 Chapter 3 Software Upgrade Procedure Chapter 4 Administration Console Telnet Interface Set Up Your Switch Using Direct Console Access 3-1 Introduction to the Command Menu Interface 3-3 Main Menu> System ...3-5 Main...
... Conventions 1-1 Special Message Formats 1-1 Features of the HTML Version of this Manual 1-2 Chapter 2 Switch Management Overview Management Access Overview 1-1 Protocols ...1-2 Virtual Terminal Protocols 1-3 SNMP Protocol 1-3 SNMP Access ...1-3 Chapter 3 Software Upgrade Procedure Chapter 4 Administration Console Telnet Interface Set Up Your Switch Using Direct Console Access 3-1 Introduction to the Command Menu Interface 3-3 Main Menu> System ...3-5 Main...
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Status > Switch Statistics 4-5 Status > Port Statistics 4-7 Status > Error Statistics 4-8 Status > Most Active Ports 4-9 Status > Reset Statistics 4-10 Status > Port Settings 4-10 Status >... Virtual Cable Tester 4-26 Advanced> Advanced Tools 4-27 Advanced> Advanced Tools> Software Upgrade 4-27 Advanced> Advanced Tools> Configuration Manager 4-28 Advanced > Traffic Management 4-29 Advanced > Traffic Management > Traffic Priority 4-29 Advanced > Traffic Management > Broadcast Control 4-30 Advanced> VLANS 4-30 Advanced> VLAN> Primary VLAN 4-31 Advanced> VLAN> VLAN Port 4-32 Advanced...
Status > Switch Statistics 4-5 Status > Port Statistics 4-7 Status > Error Statistics 4-8 Status > Most Active Ports 4-9 Status > Reset Statistics 4-10 Status > Port Settings 4-10 Status >... Virtual Cable Tester 4-26 Advanced> Advanced Tools 4-27 Advanced> Advanced Tools> Software Upgrade 4-27 Advanced> Advanced Tools> Configuration Manager 4-28 Advanced > Traffic Management 4-29 Advanced > Traffic Management > Traffic Priority 4-29 Advanced > Traffic Management > Broadcast Control 4-30 Advanced> VLANS 4-30 Advanced> VLAN> Primary VLAN 4-31 Advanced> VLAN> VLAN Port 4-32 Advanced...
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... Firmware TFTP-IP 5-30 Firmware TFTP-File 5-30 RADIUS ...5-30 Reset ...5-31 Stat-Reset ...5-32 Appendix A Virtual Local Area Network VLAN Behavior in a 700 Series Managed Switch A-2 Appendix B Cabling Guidelines Fast Ethernet Cable Guidelines B-1 Category 5 Cable ...B-2 Category 5 Cable Specifications B-2 Twisted Pair Cables B-3 Patch Panels and Cables B-4 Using 1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet over Category...
... Firmware TFTP-IP 5-30 Firmware TFTP-File 5-30 RADIUS ...5-30 Reset ...5-31 Stat-Reset ...5-32 Appendix A Virtual Local Area Network VLAN Behavior in a 700 Series Managed Switch A-2 Appendix B Cabling Guidelines Fast Ethernet Cable Guidelines B-1 Category 5 Cable ...B-2 Category 5 Cable Specifications B-2 Twisted Pair Cables B-3 Patch Panels and Cables B-4 Using 1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet over Category...
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... and directory names. Named keys in text are shown in text linked with a plus (+) sign. The notation [Enter] is used for purchasing the NETGEAR™ 700 Series Managed Switch. Typographical conventions italics bold times roman [Enter] [Ctrl]+C SMALL CAPS Emphasis. Audience This reference manual assumes that must be pressed simultaneously are shown enclosed...
... and directory names. Named keys in text are shown in text linked with a plus (+) sign. The notation [Enter] is used for purchasing the NETGEAR™ 700 Series Managed Switch. Typographical conventions italics bold times roman [Enter] [Ctrl]+C SMALL CAPS Emphasis. Audience This reference manual assumes that must be pressed simultaneously are shown enclosed...
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... this Manual The HTML version of this manual includes these features. 1 2 3 Figure Preface -2: HTML version of this button when a step-by e-mail to Netgear support. - 700 Series Managed Switch User's Guide for easy later retrieval. 2. Left pane. To view the HTML version of the manual, you to send feedback by -step procedure is...
... this Manual The HTML version of this manual includes these features. 1 2 3 Figure Preface -2: HTML version of this button when a step-by e-mail to Netgear support. - 700 Series Managed Switch User's Guide for easy later retrieval. 2. Left pane. To view the HTML version of the manual, you to send feedback by -step procedure is...
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... Web browser interface support are embedded in the switch's firmware and available for immediate use to access and manage the switch using any or all of these management methods has advantages. Topics include: • Management Access Overview • SNMP Access • Protocols Management Access Overview Your NETGEAR 700 Series Managed Switch gives you can use . Table 1-1 compares the three...
... Web browser interface support are embedded in the switch's firmware and available for immediate use to access and manage the switch using any or all of these management methods has advantages. Topics include: • Management Access Overview • SNMP Access • Protocols Management Access Overview Your NETGEAR 700 Series Managed Switch gives you can use . Table 1-1 compares the three...
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... Secure - For a more detailed discussion of the Administration Console, see chapter 4. make sure the switch is installed in a secure area. Comparing Switch Management Methods Management Method Advantages Disadvantages Administration console • Out-of the Web Browser Interface, see chapter 3. Web ... • Must be near switch or use dial-up connection means network bottlenecks, connection crashes, and downtime do not slow or • Not convenient for Software v2.1 Table 2-1. Protocols Your NETGEAR 700 Series Managed Switch supports the following protocols: ...
... Secure - For a more detailed discussion of the Administration Console, see chapter 4. make sure the switch is installed in a secure area. Comparing Switch Management Methods Management Method Advantages Disadvantages Administration console • Out-of the Web Browser Interface, see chapter 3. Web ... • Must be near switch or use dial-up connection means network bottlenecks, connection crashes, and downtime do not slow or • Not convenient for Software v2.1 Table 2-1. Protocols Your NETGEAR 700 Series Managed Switch supports the following protocols: ...
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... allows you to establish a management session from a virtual terminal protocol in that allow the protocol to format messages and to transmit information between reporting devices and data-collection programs. SNMP runs on a NETGEAR 700 Series Managed Switch before you can use an external SNMP-based application to manage your NETGEAR 700 Series Managed Switch. Switch Management Overview 2-3 SM-10004-02...
... allows you to establish a management session from a virtual terminal protocol in that allow the protocol to format messages and to transmit information between reporting devices and data-collection programs. SNMP runs on a NETGEAR 700 Series Managed Switch before you can use an external SNMP-based application to manage your NETGEAR 700 Series Managed Switch. Switch Management Overview 2-3 SM-10004-02...
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.... Figure 2-2: SNMP-Based Management Method 2-4 Switch Management Overview SM-10004-02 This management method, in the SNMP Host table on the switch and the SNMP Network Management Station to the MIBs. The default GET community string for Software v2.1 This management method requires the SNMP agent on the switch. 700 Series Managed Switch User's Guide for the switch is 'public', and...
.... Figure 2-2: SNMP-Based Management Method 2-4 Switch Management Overview SM-10004-02 This management method, in the SNMP Host table on the switch and the SNMP Network Management Station to the MIBs. The default GET community string for Software v2.1 This management method requires the SNMP agent on the switch. 700 Series Managed Switch User's Guide for the switch is 'public', and...
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700 Series Managed Switch User's Guide for Software v2.1 Switch Management Overview 2-5 SM-10004-02
700 Series Managed Switch User's Guide for Software v2.1 Switch Management Overview 2-5 SM-10004-02
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...procedure. Software Upgrade Procedure 3-1 SM-10004-02 This can extend the useful life of your connection to the switch will not be available until the switch has completed its own NVRAM. The process is not updated. Verify information such as the IP address for ...Once completed, the software version should be preserved in this sequence, the user must set , the switch will start using the web interface. Chapter 3 Software Upgrade Procedure As networking technology advances, NETGEAR will release new versions of the new software image. 4. Select 'Boot from a TFTP server ...
...procedure. Software Upgrade Procedure 3-1 SM-10004-02 This can extend the useful life of your connection to the switch will not be available until the switch has completed its own NVRAM. The process is not updated. Verify information such as the IP address for ...Once completed, the software version should be preserved in this sequence, the user must set , the switch will start using the web interface. Chapter 3 Software Upgrade Procedure As networking technology advances, NETGEAR will release new versions of the new software image. 4. Select 'Boot from a TFTP server ...
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... software is working correctly. Bootstrap will not be replaced by the new software image. Restart the system via the Tools>Reset command. 700 Series Managed Switch User's Guide for Software v2.1 5. This enables you decide to keep the new image, go to make sure the new image is loaded ... Release information. Restart the system via the Tools>Reset command The new image should over-write the old image in non-volatile memory. Test your switch to Software Download again. Use the 'Apply' button, and then the Tools> Save Configuration screen. 8. If you to return to it by ...
... software is working correctly. Bootstrap will not be replaced by the new software image. Restart the system via the Tools>Reset command. 700 Series Managed Switch User's Guide for Software v2.1 5. This enables you decide to keep the new image, go to make sure the new image is loaded ... Release information. Restart the system via the Tools>Reset command The new image should over-write the old image in non-volatile memory. Test your switch to Software Download again. Use the 'Apply' button, and then the Tools> Save Configuration screen. 8. If you to return to it by ...
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700 Series Managed Switch User's Guide for Software v2.1 3-3 Software Upgrade Procedure SM-10004-02
700 Series Managed Switch User's Guide for Software v2.1 3-3 Software Upgrade Procedure SM-10004-02
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...a PC, Apple Macintosh, or UNIX workstation equipped with the switch. Figure 4-1 shows an example of the Web management access method (described in chapter 4) make it the best method to the switch's console port. Thereafter, the convenience and additional features of ...terminal-emulation program. Figure 4-1: Administration Console Management Method Set Up Your Switch Using Direct Console Access The direct access management method is an internal, character-oriented, VT-100/ANSI menu-driven user interface for performing management activities. Chapter 4 Administration Console Telnet ...
...a PC, Apple Macintosh, or UNIX workstation equipped with the switch. Figure 4-1 shows an example of the Web management access method (described in chapter 4) make it the best method to the switch's console port. Thereafter, the convenience and additional features of ...terminal-emulation program. Figure 4-1: Administration Console Management Method Set Up Your Switch Using Direct Console Access The direct access management method is an internal, character-oriented, VT-100/ANSI menu-driven user interface for performing management activities. Chapter 4 Administration Console Telnet ...
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.... Select Accessories and then Communications. The following screen will appear. The following screen will appear. 700 Series Managed Switch User's Guide for Software v2.1 Examples of terminal-emulation programs include: • Hyper Terminal, which the switch will connect. Hyper Terminal should be one of the options listed in this connection. Select Hyper Terminal...
.... Select Accessories and then Communications. The following screen will appear. The following screen will appear. 700 Series Managed Switch User's Guide for Software v2.1 Examples of terminal-emulation programs include: • Hyper Terminal, which the switch will connect. Hyper Terminal should be one of the options listed in this connection. Select Hyper Terminal...
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700 Series Managed Switch User's Guide for managing the switch, as well as a Command Line Interface (CLI), which uses text inputs to use the arrow keys: Under the terminal pull down menu choose Properties and ... Bits: Flow Control: 9600 8 None 1 None Figure 4-4: Connection Settings 5. If you should be set in order to manage the switch. Chapter 5 discusses the CLI in this chapter. When the following must be connected to the switch. Administration Console Telnet Interface 4-3 SM-10004-02 When attached to the User Interface via a Telnet Session, the...
700 Series Managed Switch User's Guide for managing the switch, as well as a Command Line Interface (CLI), which uses text inputs to use the arrow keys: Under the terminal pull down menu choose Properties and ... Bits: Flow Control: 9600 8 None 1 None Figure 4-4: Connection Settings 5. If you should be set in order to manage the switch. Chapter 5 discusses the CLI in this chapter. When the following must be connected to the switch. Administration Console Telnet Interface 4-3 SM-10004-02 When attached to the User Interface via a Telnet Session, the...
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...Spacebar Enter Ctrl-X Return to the previous menu or screen, or abort editing Select field Refresh the screen Log off (password enabled) Move to field (Switch Statistics and Port Configuration menus only) Saves current configuration to Non-Volatile RAM (NVRAM) Toggles between possible settings for a field Select a menu item, edit...listed below , there are some key commands available to the user for that particular screen, as well as some helpful information. 700 Series Managed Switch User's Guide for Software v2.1 There are several characteristics to the CMI pages that are available.
...Spacebar Enter Ctrl-X Return to the previous menu or screen, or abort editing Select field Refresh the screen Log off (password enabled) Move to field (Switch Statistics and Port Configuration menus only) Saves current configuration to Non-Volatile RAM (NVRAM) Toggles between possible settings for a field Select a menu item, edit...listed below , there are some key commands available to the user for that particular screen, as well as some helpful information. 700 Series Managed Switch User's Guide for Software v2.1 There are several characteristics to the CMI pages that are available.
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The user definable options are two Status sub-menus: Switch Statistics and MAC Address Table. Main Menu> Status >Statistics The Port-ID field allows you to choose a port to that field. Administration Console Telnet Interface 4-5 ... Contact, System Location, IP Address, Default Gateway, and Subnet Mask. To get to the left side, use Ctrl-M to move to be observed. 700 Series Managed Switch User's Guide for production testing. The screen displays basic statistics associated with the highlighted port.
The user definable options are two Status sub-menus: Switch Statistics and MAC Address Table. Main Menu> Status >Statistics The Port-ID field allows you to choose a port to that field. Administration Console Telnet Interface 4-5 ... Contact, System Location, IP Address, Default Gateway, and Subnet Mask. To get to the left side, use Ctrl-M to move to be observed. 700 Series Managed Switch User's Guide for production testing. The screen displays basic statistics associated with the highlighted port.