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.... Trademarks NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, ReadyNAS, ProSafe, Smart Wizard, Auto Uplink, X-RAID2, and NeoTV are registered trademarks of their respective holders. To register your product, get the latest product updates, or get support online, visit us at http://support.netgear.com. No part of this document without the written permission of NETGEAR, Inc. ProSafe Plus Switch Utility...
.... Trademarks NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, ReadyNAS, ProSafe, Smart Wizard, Auto Uplink, X-RAID2, and NeoTV are registered trademarks of their respective holders. To register your product, get the latest product updates, or get support online, visit us at http://support.netgear.com. No part of this document without the written permission of NETGEAR, Inc. ProSafe Plus Switch Utility...
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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 ...
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 ...
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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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1. Getting Started This chapter contains the following topics: • Installing the ProSafe Plus Switch Utility • Discovering Switches • Utility Features Overview • Default Settings • Uninstalling the Utility 1 Chapter 1: Getting Started | 3
1. Getting Started This chapter contains the following topics: • Installing the ProSafe Plus Switch Utility • Discovering Switches • Utility Features Overview • Default Settings • Uninstalling the Utility 1 Chapter 1: Getting Started | 3
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... User Guide Installing the ProSafe Plus Switch Utility To take advantage of the utility you are backwards-compatible and support all previously released ProSafe® Plus switches. Note: The utility is already present on ProSafe® Plus switches you want to use the ProSafe® Plus Switch Utility. Insert the...Resource CD home screen to install is on the network containing the switches to manage your switch into the PC that came with ProSafe® Plus switches. Use the pull-down menu Newer versions of the utility are trying to select the desired language. 4 | Chapter ...
... User Guide Installing the ProSafe Plus Switch Utility To take advantage of the utility you are backwards-compatible and support all previously released ProSafe® Plus switches. Note: The utility is already present on ProSafe® Plus switches you want to use the ProSafe® Plus Switch Utility. Insert the...Resource CD home screen to install is on the network containing the switches to manage your switch into the PC that came with ProSafe® Plus switches. Use the pull-down menu Newer versions of the utility are trying to select the desired language. 4 | Chapter ...
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... on your program directory. 3. Autorun Note: The utility name may have the Autorun feature disabled. Installation then copies the utility program into the \Program Files\Netgear\ProSafe Plus Utility directory, and places a utility icon on your PC. Clicking Cancel will end the WinPcap portion of installation. 4. When the InstallShield Wizard Complete screen displays...
... on your program directory. 3. Autorun Note: The utility name may have the Autorun feature disabled. Installation then copies the utility program into the \Program Files\Netgear\ProSafe Plus Utility directory, and places a utility icon on your PC. Clicking Cancel will end the WinPcap portion of installation. 4. When the InstallShield Wizard Complete screen displays...
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If the utility is launched, it immediately searches the network for ProSafe® Plus switches. The discovered switches are using a local firewall, you can select an alternate language for discovery to configure or display its status. You ...click on the desired language. At this point you will discover and list all ProSafe® Plus switches in your switches and you are displayed as Symantec Endpoint Protection can now select a switch to work. ProSafe Unmanaged Plus Switch Configuration Utility User Guide Discovering Switches When the utility is unable to discover your...
If the utility is launched, it immediately searches the network for ProSafe® Plus switches. The discovered switches are using a local firewall, you can select an alternate language for discovery to configure or display its status. You ...click on the desired language. At this point you will discover and list all ProSafe® Plus switches in your switches and you are displayed as Symantec Endpoint Protection can now select a switch to work. ProSafe Unmanaged Plus Switch Configuration Utility User Guide Discovering Switches When the utility is unable to discover your...
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... of Service) Port based - indicates which switches are present and if they are arranged on some devices per port. MultiCast - version and copyright information. ProSafe Unmanaged Plus Switch Configuration Utility User Guide Utility Features Overview The utility configures switch features and provides status and support information. VLAN (Virtual LAN networks) Port Based...
... of Service) Port based - indicates which switches are present and if they are arranged on some devices per port. MultiCast - version and copyright information. ProSafe Unmanaged Plus Switch Configuration Utility User Guide Utility Features Overview The utility configures switch features and provides status and support information. VLAN (Virtual LAN networks) Port Based...
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... management features • Chapter 3 Virtual LAN Configuration - describes how to set data priorities using Global Configuration, Rate Limiting, and Broadcast filtering • Chapter 5 Help - 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...
... management features • Chapter 3 Virtual LAN Configuration - describes how to set data priorities using Global Configuration, Rate Limiting, and Broadcast filtering • Chapter 5 Help - 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...
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...enabled) Disabled Enabled Chapter 1: Getting Started | 9 You do not need to configure any settings in order to use the ProSafe® Plus switches. Shaded features are not configurable on all switches Enabled 192.168.0.239 255.255.255.0 192.168.0.254 All fields ...blank Unchecked Unchecked Filename blank 0 Disabled OK or No Cable for switch settings. ProSafe Unmanaged Plus Switch Configuration Utility User Guide Default Settings All ProSafe® Plus Switch features have default settings. Tab Menu Feature Default Value System Status Switch Selection Names Passwords...
...enabled) Disabled Enabled Chapter 1: Getting Started | 9 You do not need to configure any settings in order to use the ProSafe® Plus switches. Shaded features are not configurable on all switches Enabled 192.168.0.239 255.255.255.0 192.168.0.254 All fields ...blank Unchecked Unchecked Filename blank 0 Disabled OK or No Cable for switch settings. ProSafe Unmanaged Plus Switch Configuration Utility User Guide Default Settings All ProSafe® Plus Switch features have default settings. Tab Menu Feature Default Value System Status Switch Selection Names Passwords...
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About the Utility - 10 | Chapter 1: Getting Started ProSafe Unmanaged Plus Switch Configuration Utility User Guide Tab VLAN QoS Menu Port Based 802.1Q QoS Help Online Help About the Utility Feature Default Value Basic Advanced Disabled Disabled Basic Advanced Disabled Disabled Global Configuration QoS Mode Rate Limit Ingress Egress Broadcast Filtering 802.1P based No limit No limit Disabled Support - User Guide -
About the Utility - 10 | Chapter 1: Getting Started ProSafe Unmanaged Plus Switch Configuration Utility User Guide Tab VLAN QoS Menu Port Based 802.1Q QoS Help Online Help About the Utility Feature Default Value Basic Advanced Disabled Disabled Basic Advanced Disabled Disabled Global Configuration QoS Mode Rate Limit Ingress Egress Broadcast Filtering 802.1P based No limit No limit Disabled Support - User Guide -
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When you want to completely remove the selected application, click Yes. 4. Use your PC's Add or Remove Programs command, Start > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. 2. Select ProSafe Plus Utility and click Change/Remove. 3. You can also remove the WinPcap and AIR programs if they are asked if you are not needed by another program. Chapter 1: Getting Started | 11 ProSafe Unmanaged Plus Switch Configuration Utility User Guide Uninstalling the Utility To uninstall the utility: 1.
When you want to completely remove the selected application, click Yes. 4. Use your PC's Add or Remove Programs command, Start > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. 2. Select ProSafe Plus Utility and click Change/Remove. 3. You can also remove the WinPcap and AIR programs if they are asked if you are not needed by another program. Chapter 1: Getting Started | 11 ProSafe Unmanaged Plus Switch Configuration Utility User Guide Uninstalling the Utility To uninstall the utility: 1.
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..., and monitor data flow through the switch. displays port statistics (packets sent or received), tests cable connections, and allows you select a switch to use the ProSafe® Plus switches. Refer to mirror ports. System features are operational. indicates which switches are present and if they are : Status - Maintenance - Monitoring - System Features Table...
..., and monitor data flow through the switch. displays port statistics (packets sent or received), tests cable connections, and allows you select a switch to use the ProSafe® Plus switches. Refer to mirror ports. System features are operational. indicates which switches are present and if they are : Status - Maintenance - Monitoring - System Features Table...
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... Factory Default Restarts the selected switch with factory default settings Firmware Upgrade Updates the selected switch with a firmware update saved on the System tab. ProSafe Unmanaged Plus Switch Configuration Utility User Guide System Features The System tab lets you to mirror ports. indicates which switches are present and if they are : Status...
... Factory Default Restarts the selected switch with factory default settings Firmware Upgrade Updates the selected switch with a firmware update saved on the System tab. ProSafe Unmanaged Plus Switch Configuration Utility User Guide System Features The System tab lets you to mirror ports. indicates which switches are present and if they are : Status...
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... assign a name to the selected switch by entering the name in the Switch Name field.The switch name can be asked to the port. ProSafe Unmanaged Plus Switch Configuration Utility User Guide Status The Status menu allows you to 20 characters. You will vary depending on the switch and the speed of...
... assign a name to the selected switch by entering the name in the Switch Name field.The switch name can be asked to the port. ProSafe Unmanaged Plus Switch Configuration Utility User Guide Status The Status menu allows you to 20 characters. You will vary depending on the switch and the speed of...
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... and select Disable. To define an IP interface information: 1. The Switch Information screen displays. 2. Select Disable for DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) Mode selection. ProSafe Unmanaged Plus Switch Configuration Utility User Guide DHCP Mode Selection The Switch Information screen contains a field for the DHCP Mode. Manually Setting the IP Address Information You...
... and select Disable. To define an IP interface information: 1. The Switch Information screen displays. 2. Select Disable for DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) Mode selection. ProSafe Unmanaged Plus Switch Configuration Utility User Guide DHCP Mode Selection The Switch Information screen contains a field for the DHCP Mode. Manually Setting the IP Address Information You...
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... the switch. The Factory Default dialog will briefly disrupt network traffic through the switch. Select System > Maintenance. Rebooting the switch will display. 2. Click Apply. 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...
... the switch. The Factory Default dialog will briefly disrupt network traffic through the switch. Select System > Maintenance. Rebooting the switch will display. 2. Click Apply. 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...
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...System Configuration | 17 Click the Browse button and navigate to the location on the selected switch: 1. The firmware will be downloaded from the NETGEAR support website to the switch and the switch will briefly disrupt network traffic through the switch. To upgrade firmware on your PC. Select System...first download a firmware upgrade file for the selected switch from your PC to 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.
...System Configuration | 17 Click the Browse button and navigate to the location on the selected switch: 1. The firmware will be downloaded from the NETGEAR support website to the switch and the switch will briefly disrupt network traffic through the switch. To upgrade firmware on your PC. Select System...first download a firmware upgrade file for the selected switch from your PC to 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.
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...have default settings. All of the QoS features have annoying gaps. If the data consists of text or numeric data to use the ProSafe® Plus switches. The QoS (Quality of Service) feature in the network, data can be undesirable. The following table lists the default settings...the data is not necessary to configure any settings in order to be delayed, or lost and retransmitted before reaching its destination. ProSafe Unmanaged Plus Switch Configuration Utility User Guide QoS Overview There are many different classes of data that can be stored on transmission rates for ...
...have default settings. All of the QoS features have annoying gaps. If the data consists of text or numeric data to use the ProSafe® Plus switches. The QoS (Quality of Service) feature in the network, data can be undesirable. The following table lists the default settings...the data is not necessary to configure any settings in order to be delayed, or lost and retransmitted before reaching its destination. ProSafe Unmanaged Plus Switch Configuration Utility User Guide QoS Overview There are many different classes of data that can be stored on transmission rates for ...
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... page provides access to the online user guide for the ProSafe® Plus Switch Configuration Utility (the latest copy of this manual. Version 34 | Chapter 5: Help Selecting Support, then clicking Apply will open a NETGEAR support page for the selected switch model. About the Utility...then clicking Apply will open the latest version of this manual). ProSafe Unmanaged Plus Switch Configuration Utility User Guide Online Help The Help tab provides access to the NETGEAR Support web site and to the NETGEAR Knowledge Base, additional documentation, downloads, and product forums for the...
... page provides access to the online user guide for the ProSafe® Plus Switch Configuration Utility (the latest copy of this manual. Version 34 | Chapter 5: Help Selecting Support, then clicking Apply will open a NETGEAR support page for the selected switch model. About the Utility...then clicking Apply will open the latest version of this manual). ProSafe Unmanaged Plus Switch Configuration Utility User Guide Online Help The Help tab provides access to the NETGEAR Support web site and to the NETGEAR Knowledge Base, additional documentation, downloads, and product forums for the...