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Table of Contents Chapter 1 Getting Started Installing the ProSafe Plus Switch Utility 4 Discovering Switches 6 Utility Features Overview 7 System (General Configuration and Information 7 VLAN (Virtual LAN networks 7 QoS (Quality of Service 7 Help 7 Switch Settings 8 Default Settings 9 Uninstalling the Utility 11 Chapter 2 System Configuration System Features 13 Status 14 Switch Selection 14 Switch Information 14 DHCP Mode Selection 15 Manually Setting the IP Address Information 15 Maintenance 16 Change Password 16 Device Reboot 16 Reset Factory Defaults 16 Firmware Upgrade...
Table of Contents Chapter 1 Getting Started Installing the ProSafe Plus Switch Utility 4 Discovering Switches 6 Utility Features Overview 7 System (General Configuration and Information 7 VLAN (Virtual LAN networks 7 QoS (Quality of Service 7 Help 7 Switch Settings 8 Default Settings 9 Uninstalling the Utility 11 Chapter 2 System Configuration System Features 13 Status 14 Switch Selection 14 Switch Information 14 DHCP Mode Selection 15 Manually Setting the IP Address Information 15 Maintenance 16 Change Password 16 Device Reboot 16 Reset Factory Defaults 16 Firmware Upgrade...
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ProSafe Plus Switch Utility User Guide Advanced 802.1Q VLAN Configuration 24 VLAN Configuration 24 VLAN Membership 25 Port PVID 25 Port Tagging 25 Chapter 4 Quality of Service Configuration QoS Overview 28 QoS Global Configuration 29 Rate Limiting 31 Broadcast Filtering 32 Chapter 5 Help Online Help 34 User Guide 34 Support Information 34 About the Utility 34 Index 2 | Table of Contents
ProSafe Plus Switch Utility User Guide Advanced 802.1Q VLAN Configuration 24 VLAN Configuration 24 VLAN Membership 25 Port PVID 25 Port Tagging 25 Chapter 4 Quality of Service Configuration QoS Overview 28 QoS Global Configuration 29 Rate Limiting 31 Broadcast Filtering 32 Chapter 5 Help Online Help 34 User Guide 34 Support Information 34 About the Utility 34 Index 2 | Table of Contents
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... on ProSafe® Plus switches you can be managed. Resource CD pages, and the installation guide for the switch can install and use to be displayed in the upper right corner of the utility are trying to install is older than the one already installed on the network containing the switches to manage your switch into the PC that came with ProSafe® Plus switches. ProSafe Unmanaged Plus Switch Configuration Utility User Guide Installing the ProSafe Plus Switch...
... on ProSafe® Plus switches you can be managed. Resource CD pages, and the installation guide for the switch can install and use to be displayed in the upper right corner of the utility are trying to install is older than the one already installed on the network containing the switches to manage your switch into the PC that came with ProSafe® Plus switches. ProSafe Unmanaged Plus Switch Configuration Utility User Guide Installing the ProSafe Plus Switch...
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... think the currently installed WinPcap is an older version or might be installed on your PC may vary slightly between different ProSafe® Plus switch models. Click Close to process network commands. Click Install Utility. Use the utility icon on the PC desktop. Autorun Note: The utility name may have the Autorun feature disabled. This creates a NETGEAR subdirectory under the \Program Files directory on your...
... think the currently installed WinPcap is an older version or might be installed on your PC may vary slightly between different ProSafe® Plus switch models. Click Close to process network commands. Click Install Utility. Use the utility icon on the PC desktop. Autorun Note: The utility name may have the Autorun feature disabled. This creates a NETGEAR subdirectory under the \Program Files directory on your...
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... port statistics (packets sent or received), tests cable connections, and allows you to mirror ports. allows you to create virtual networks using 802.1Q criteria. allows you to change administrator password, reboot the switch, reset to set maximum data rate for the device or on tabs as IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway Address. Help Online Help - version and copyright information. allows you to factory default settings, and if your switch supports it, upgrade switch firmware. QoS (Quality of normal data...
... port statistics (packets sent or received), tests cable connections, and allows you to mirror ports. allows you to create virtual networks using 802.1Q criteria. allows you to change administrator password, reboot the switch, reset to set maximum data rate for the device or on tabs as IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway Address. Help Online Help - version and copyright information. allows you to factory default settings, and if your switch supports it, upgrade switch firmware. QoS (Quality of normal data...
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... to set data priorities using Global Configuration, Rate Limiting, and Broadcast filtering • Chapter 5 Help - The features on each tab are configuring. describes how to get online support information 8 | Chapter 1: Getting Started ProSafe Unmanaged Plus Switch Configuration Utility User Guide Switch Settings It is possible to make port settings that block further access to the switch you are explained in the following chapters: • Chapter 2 System Configuration - describes general management features...
... to set data priorities using Global Configuration, Rate Limiting, and Broadcast filtering • Chapter 5 Help - The features on each tab are configuring. describes how to get online support information 8 | Chapter 1: Getting Started ProSafe Unmanaged Plus Switch Configuration Utility User Guide Switch Settings It is possible to make port settings that block further access to the switch you are explained in the following chapters: • Chapter 2 System Configuration - describes general management features...
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... Passwords Switch Information DHCP Mode IP Address Subnet Mask Gateway Address Maintenance Change Password Device Reboot Factory Default Firmware Upgrade Monitoring Port Statistics Mirroring Cable Tester MultiCast IGMP Snooping Status VLAN IDEnabled for IGMP Snooping Validate IGMPv3 IP header Block Unknown Multicast Address No switch selected All names blank "password" for all switches. ProSafe Unmanaged Plus Switch Configuration Utility User Guide Default Settings All ProSafe® Plus Switch features have default settings. Shaded features are not configurable on all switches Enabled...
... Passwords Switch Information DHCP Mode IP Address Subnet Mask Gateway Address Maintenance Change Password Device Reboot Factory Default Firmware Upgrade Monitoring Port Statistics Mirroring Cable Tester MultiCast IGMP Snooping Status VLAN IDEnabled for IGMP Snooping Validate IGMPv3 IP header Block Unknown Multicast Address No switch selected All names blank "password" for all switches. ProSafe Unmanaged Plus Switch Configuration Utility User Guide Default Settings All ProSafe® Plus Switch features have default settings. Shaded features are not configurable on all switches Enabled...
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... (packets sent or received), tests cable connections, and allows you select a switch to "Default Settings" on page 1-8 for a list of the features have default settings. You do not need to configure any settings in order to factory default settings and if the feature is available on the System tab. System Tab Features FeatureDescription Status Chapter 2: System Configuration | 12 allows you to change administrator password, reboot the switch, reset to use the ProSafe® Plus switches...
... (packets sent or received), tests cable connections, and allows you select a switch to "Default Settings" on page 1-8 for a list of the features have default settings. You do not need to configure any settings in order to factory default settings and if the feature is available on the System tab. System Tab Features FeatureDescription Status Chapter 2: System Configuration | 12 allows you to change administrator password, reboot the switch, reset to use the ProSafe® Plus switches...
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... Monitoring Port Statistics Displays port network traffic for the selected switch Mirroring Allows a port to receive data sent to another port Cable Tester Checks cable connections for the ports of the selected switch MultiCast IGMP snooping Allows switch to configure Switch Information Displays general information for the selected switch Maintenance Change Password Changes password for the selected switch Device Reboot Restarts the selected switch using configured settings Factory Default Restarts the selected switch with factory default settings Firmware Upgrade Updates...
... Monitoring Port Statistics Displays port network traffic for the selected switch Mirroring Allows a port to receive data sent to another port Cable Tester Checks cable connections for the ports of the selected switch MultiCast IGMP snooping Allows switch to configure Switch Information Displays general information for the selected switch Maintenance Change Password Changes password for the selected switch Device Reboot Restarts the selected switch using configured settings Factory Default Restarts the selected switch with factory default settings Firmware Upgrade Updates...
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ProSafe Unmanaged Plus Switch Configuration Utility User Guide Status The Status menu allows you can use any of the device connected to the port. When you enter the switch password and click on the switch and the speed of the System tab features you press the Enter key before leaving the Switch Name field. When you select a switch, the Status menu displays the status (up or down) of the ports on Login, the...
ProSafe Unmanaged Plus Switch Configuration Utility User Guide Status The Status menu allows you can use any of the device connected to the port. When you enter the switch password and click on the switch and the speed of the System tab features you press the Enter key before leaving the Switch Name field. When you select a switch, the Status menu displays the status (up or down) of the ports on Login, the...
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... network, a time out message will be entered. ProSafe Unmanaged Plus Switch Configuration Utility User Guide DHCP Mode Selection The Switch Information screen contains a field for the DHCP Mode. When you will be used by the switch. The Switch Information screen will request an IP address from a DHCP server, a default IP address of the Gateway device to manually enter IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway Address information. Each time the switch is powered on or reset, it will display. 2. If the switch fails...
... network, a time out message will be entered. ProSafe Unmanaged Plus Switch Configuration Utility User Guide DHCP Mode Selection The Switch Information screen contains a field for the DHCP Mode. When you will be used by the switch. The Switch Information screen will request an IP address from a DHCP server, a default IP address of the Gateway device to manually enter IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway Address information. Each time the switch is powered on or reset, it will display. 2. If the switch fails...
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...the box in the Factory Default dialog. 3. Resetting the factory defaults may briefly disrupt network traffic through the switch. Check the box in the Device Reboot dialog. 3. ProSafe Unmanaged Plus Switch Configuration Utility User Guide Maintenance The Maintenance feature allows you to change the password for the selected switch, perform a device reboot, reset the switch to its factory default settings, or upgrade the switch firmware. Change Password To change the password for a switch: 1. Select System > Maintenance > Factory Default. To reset the factory default settings on the...
...the box in the Factory Default dialog. 3. Resetting the factory defaults may briefly disrupt network traffic through the switch. Check the box in the Device Reboot dialog. 3. ProSafe Unmanaged Plus Switch Configuration Utility User Guide Maintenance The Maintenance feature allows you to change the password for the selected switch, perform a device reboot, reset the switch to its factory default settings, or upgrade the switch firmware. Change Password To change the password for a switch: 1. Select System > Maintenance > Factory Default. To reset the factory default settings on the...
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... to upgrade switch firmware you must first download a firmware upgrade file for the selected switch from your PC. To upgrade firmware on your PC containing the firmware upgrade file. 3. ProSafe Unmanaged Plus Switch Configuration Utility User Guide Firmware Upgrade Note: After firmware downloading is complete, the switch will display. 2. Select System > Maintenance > Firmware Upgrade. Chapter 2: System Configuration | 17 This will automatically reboot. Click the Browse button and navigate to the switch and the switch will briefly disrupt network traffic through the switch.
... to upgrade switch firmware you must first download a firmware upgrade file for the selected switch from your PC. To upgrade firmware on your PC containing the firmware upgrade file. 3. ProSafe Unmanaged Plus Switch Configuration Utility User Guide Firmware Upgrade Note: After firmware downloading is complete, the switch will display. 2. Select System > Maintenance > Firmware Upgrade. Chapter 2: System Configuration | 17 This will automatically reboot. Click the Browse button and navigate to the switch and the switch will briefly disrupt network traffic through the switch.
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... unknown multicast packets are identified by entering a valid VLAN ID for the field "VLAN ID Enabled for IGMP Snooping Status and click Apply. Host groups are dropped. 20 | Chapter 2: System Configuration Validate IGMPv3 IP header: Some of the Network devices may not conform to have TTL = 1, ToS Byte = 0xC0 (Internetwork Control), and router alert IP option (9404) set; ProSafe Unmanaged Plus Switch Configuration Utility User Guide MultiCast IGMP Snooping Internet Group Management Protocol (IGMP) Snooping...
... unknown multicast packets are identified by entering a valid VLAN ID for the field "VLAN ID Enabled for IGMP Snooping Status and click Apply. Host groups are dropped. 20 | Chapter 2: System Configuration Validate IGMPv3 IP header: Some of the Network devices may not conform to have TTL = 1, ToS Byte = 0xC0 (Internetwork Control), and router alert IP option (9404) set; ProSafe Unmanaged Plus Switch Configuration Utility User Guide MultiCast IGMP Snooping Internet Group Management Protocol (IGMP) Snooping...
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... the Advanced Port-Based VLAN configuration page. 4. Advanced Port Based VLAN Configuration The advanced port-based configuration uses a slightly different user interface to allow you want to partition your network into the same VLAN group. ProSafe Unmanaged Plus Switch Configuration Utility User Guide Port Based Configuration Port Based Virtual LAN configuration assigns ports on the selected switch to multiple VLAN groups. Ports with another VLAN ID. The Basic Port Based VLAN Configuration screen will display the Port-Based VLAN configuration page. 3. Select a VLAN ID from...
... the Advanced Port-Based VLAN configuration page. 4. Advanced Port Based VLAN Configuration The advanced port-based configuration uses a slightly different user interface to allow you want to partition your network into the same VLAN group. ProSafe Unmanaged Plus Switch Configuration Utility User Guide Port Based Configuration Port Based Virtual LAN configuration assigns ports on the selected switch to multiple VLAN groups. Ports with another VLAN ID. The Basic Port Based VLAN Configuration screen will display the Port-Based VLAN configuration page. 3. Select a VLAN ID from...
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... click Add. ProSafe Unmanaged Plus Switch Configuration Utility User Guide 802.1Q Based Configuration 802.1Q VLAN configuration can be deleted. 24 | Chapter 3: Virtual LAN Configuration The new VLAN group will select all ) in the field below the port. 6. When you to a VLAN Group ID (1-4093 or all ). To configure ports using basic or advanced methods. Select VLAN. Basic 802.1Q VLAN Configuration In Basic 802.1Q VLAN configuration you configure ports to create and update VLAN groups...
... click Add. ProSafe Unmanaged Plus Switch Configuration Utility User Guide 802.1Q Based Configuration 802.1Q VLAN configuration can be deleted. 24 | Chapter 3: Virtual LAN Configuration The new VLAN group will select all ) in the field below the port. 6. When you to a VLAN Group ID (1-4093 or all ). To configure ports using basic or advanced methods. Select VLAN. Basic 802.1Q VLAN Configuration In Basic 802.1Q VLAN configuration you configure ports to create and update VLAN groups...
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... equipment in the ProSafe® Plus switches allows you to control the flow of data passing through the switch. • Broadcast Filtering blocks mass transmissions of broadcast packets from being forwarded to data. • Rate Limit sets limits on transmission rates for each port Rate Limit Ingress No limit Egress No limit Broadcast Filtering Disabled 28 | Chapter 4: Quality of traffic on the destination computer, the user would not...
... equipment in the ProSafe® Plus switches allows you to control the flow of data passing through the switch. • Broadcast Filtering blocks mass transmissions of broadcast packets from being forwarded to data. • Rate Limit sets limits on transmission rates for each port Rate Limit Ingress No limit Egress No limit Broadcast Filtering Disabled 28 | Chapter 4: Quality of traffic on the destination computer, the user would not...
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ProSafe Unmanaged Plus Switch Configuration Utility User Guide 4 priority levels To assign Port Based priorities: 1. Select QoS. Repeat for the remaining ports. 802.1p Based Priority 802.1p-based priority uses a header in the data packet that priority. 4. When 802.1p Based Priority is used , all ports on the radio button for the switch will be lost. 4. To select 802.1p Based priority: 1. The QoS Global Configuration screen displays. 3. Data will...
ProSafe Unmanaged Plus Switch Configuration Utility User Guide 4 priority levels To assign Port Based priorities: 1. Select QoS. Repeat for the remaining ports. 802.1p Based Priority 802.1p-based priority uses a header in the data packet that priority. 4. When 802.1p Based Priority is used , all ports on the radio button for the switch will be lost. 4. To select 802.1p Based priority: 1. The QoS Global Configuration screen displays. 3. Data will...
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.... Select QoS > Broadcast Filtering to configure. 2. If the selected switch supports configuring individual ports, a Storm control rate screen will be set to other data. This is also known as broadcast storm protection. ProSafe Unmanaged Plus Switch Configuration Utility User Guide Broadcast Filtering A switch can be configured to block massive transmission of broadcast packets being forwarded to select a Storm Control Rate for each port, others assign a predetermined Storm control rate for the switch you to every port on the switch. Some switches allow you...
.... Select QoS > Broadcast Filtering to configure. 2. If the selected switch supports configuring individual ports, a Storm control rate screen will be set to other data. This is also known as broadcast storm protection. ProSafe Unmanaged Plus Switch Configuration Utility User Guide Broadcast Filtering A switch can be configured to block massive transmission of broadcast packets being forwarded to select a Storm Control Rate for each port, others assign a predetermined Storm control rate for the switch you to every port on the switch. Some switches allow you...
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... storm protection 31 C cable test 18 change password 16 D default settings 9 DHCP 15 F factory defaults 16 features 7 firewall applications 6 firmware upgrade 17 H Help 7, 33 I IGMP snooping 20 installation 4 InstallShield Wizard 5 L LAN 21 M maintenance 7, 13, 16 monitoring 7, 13, 18 MultiCast 20 P password 16 port based 21 port mirroring 18 port statistics 18 port tagging 24 port-based priority 28 PVID 24 Q QoS 7, 27 QoS global configuration 28 R rate limiting 30 reboot device 16 reset 16 S settings 8 status 7, 13 status menu 14 support 33 switch discovery 6 switch...
... storm protection 31 C cable test 18 change password 16 D default settings 9 DHCP 15 F factory defaults 16 features 7 firewall applications 6 firmware upgrade 17 H Help 7, 33 I IGMP snooping 20 installation 4 InstallShield Wizard 5 L LAN 21 M maintenance 7, 13, 16 monitoring 7, 13, 18 MultiCast 20 P password 16 port based 21 port mirroring 18 port statistics 18 port tagging 24 port-based priority 28 PVID 24 Q QoS 7, 27 QoS global configuration 28 R rate limiting 30 reboot device 16 reset 16 S settings 8 status 7, 13 status menu 14 support 33 switch discovery 6 switch...
