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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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...Class B (CISPR 22). 3 SM-10004-02 This device must accept any interference received, including interference that the 700 Series Managed Switch is to co-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 Canada. EN 55 022 Declaration of Conformance This is shielded against the generation of radio ...
...Class B (CISPR 22). 3 SM-10004-02 This device must accept any interference received, including interference that the 700 Series Managed Switch is to co-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 Canada. EN 55 022 Declaration of Conformance This is shielded against the generation of radio ...
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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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... 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 5 Cable B-5 Cabling ...B-5 Near End Cross Talk (NEXT B-6 Patch Cables ...B-6 Contents vii...
... 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 5 Cable B-5 Cabling ...B-5 Near End Cross Talk (NEXT B-6 Patch Cables ...B-6 Contents vii...
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... interest. User input. Two or more keys that the reader has basic-to highlight special messages: Note: This format is used for purchasing the NETGEAR™ 700 Series Managed Switch. About This Guide 1 SM-10004-02 Typographical conventions italics bold times roman [Enter] [Ctrl]+C SMALL CAPS Emphasis. Special Message Formats This guide uses...
... interest. User input. Two or more keys that the reader has basic-to highlight special messages: Note: This format is used for purchasing the NETGEAR™ 700 Series Managed Switch. About This Guide 1 SM-10004-02 Typographical conventions italics bold times roman [Enter] [Ctrl]+C SMALL CAPS Emphasis. Special Message Formats This guide uses...
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Toolbar buttons. Previous/Next buttons display the topic that precedes or follows the current topic. - The PDF button links to Netgear support. - The Bookmark button bookmarks the currently displayed page in the Contents tab. - To view the HTML version of this button...worry about specifying the correct range of the manual. To use the Favorites feature, your browser. 3. Right pane. Using this manual 1. 700 Series Managed Switch User's Guide for easy later retrieval. 2. The E-mail button enables you do not have a version 4 or later browser with Java or JavaScript ...
Toolbar buttons. Previous/Next buttons display the topic that precedes or follows the current topic. - The PDF button links to Netgear support. - The Bookmark button bookmarks the currently displayed page in the Contents tab. - To view the HTML version of this button...worry about specifying the correct range of the manual. To use the Favorites feature, your browser. 3. Right pane. Using this manual 1. 700 Series Managed Switch User's Guide for easy later retrieval. 2. The E-mail button enables you do not have a version 4 or later browser with Java or JavaScript ...
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... The administration console and Web browser interface support are embedded in the switch's firmware and available for immediate use. Chapter 2 Switch Management Overview This chapter gives an overview of switch management, including the methods you the flexibility to manage your NETGEAR 700 Series Managed Switch. Switch Management Overview 2-1 SM-10004-02 Each of these management methods has advantages. Table 1-1 compares the three...
... The administration console and Web browser interface support are embedded in the switch's firmware and available for immediate use. Chapter 2 Switch Management Overview This chapter gives an overview of switch management, including the methods you the flexibility to manage your NETGEAR 700 Series Managed Switch. Switch Management Overview 2-1 SM-10004-02 Each of these management methods has advantages. Table 1-1 compares the three...
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... available • Most visually appealing • Menu or CLI interfaces available SNMP Agent • Communicates with switch functions at the • Requires SNMP manager software Management Information Base (MIB) level • Least visually appealing of all three • Based on open standards ...built into Microsoft Windows 95/98/NT/2000 operating systems) • Secure - make sure the switch is installed in a secure area. Protocols Your NETGEAR 700 Series Managed Switch supports the following protocols: • Virtual terminal protocols, such as Telnet • SNMP...
... available • Most visually appealing • Menu or CLI interfaces available SNMP Agent • Communicates with switch functions at the • Requires SNMP manager software Management Information Base (MIB) level • Least visually appealing of all three • Based on open standards ...built into Microsoft Windows 95/98/NT/2000 operating systems) • Secure - make sure the switch is installed in a secure area. Protocols Your NETGEAR 700 Series Managed Switch supports the following protocols: • Virtual terminal protocols, such as Telnet • SNMP...
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... 2-1 shows a UNIX workstation connected to the system through a virtual terminal protocol (Telnet), and a terminal connecting directly to manage your NETGEAR 700 Series Managed Switch. Switch Management Overview 2-3 SM-10004-02 Figure 2-1: Administration Console Access SNMP Protocol SNMP is a software program, such as Telnet, that ... messages and to transmit information between reporting devices and data-collection programs. SNMP runs on a NETGEAR 700 Series Managed Switch before you must connect a terminal or PC directly to the console port. SNMP supports transaction-based queries...
... 2-1 shows a UNIX workstation connected to the system through a virtual terminal protocol (Telnet), and a terminal connecting directly to manage your NETGEAR 700 Series Managed Switch. Switch Management Overview 2-3 SM-10004-02 Figure 2-1: Administration Console Access SNMP Protocol SNMP is a software program, such as Telnet, that ... messages and to transmit information between reporting devices and data-collection programs. SNMP runs on a NETGEAR 700 Series Managed Switch before you must connect a terminal or PC directly to the console port. SNMP supports transaction-based queries...
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... only knows the SET community string, it can read MIBs. This management method, in the SNMP Host table on the switch and the SNMP Network Management Station to the MIBs. 700 Series Managed Switch User's Guide for the switch is 'public', and the host table is entered in fact, uses two community strings: the GET community...
... only knows the SET community string, it can read MIBs. This management method, in the SNMP Host table on the switch and the SNMP Network Management Station to the MIBs. 700 Series Managed Switch User's Guide for the switch is 'public', and the host table is entered in fact, uses two community strings: the GET community...
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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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...and Default Gateway are described in either the CMI or CLI interfaces. 1. Chapter 3 Software Upgrade Procedure As networking technology advances, NETGEAR will release new versions of the new software image. 4. Be sure that can take up and entered the Spanning Tree forwarding mode...completed, the software version should be preserved in the System page. The third position in non-volatile memory. Go to the switch during the software upgrade procedure. Software Upgrade Procedure 3-1 SM-10004-02 The upgrade process is accomplished by upgrading the software. Save...
...and Default Gateway are described in either the CMI or CLI interfaces. 1. Chapter 3 Software Upgrade Procedure As networking technology advances, NETGEAR will release new versions of the new software image. 4. Be sure that can take up and entered the Spanning Tree forwarding mode...completed, the software version should be preserved in the System page. The third position in non-volatile memory. Go to the switch during the software upgrade procedure. Software Upgrade Procedure 3-1 SM-10004-02 The upgrade process is accomplished by upgrading the software. Save...
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... the new image is loaded by the new software image. Verify it . Use the 'Apply' button, and then the Tools> Save Configuration screen. 8. 700 Series Managed Switch User's Guide for Software v2.1 5. The previous software image in NVRAM. Restart the system via the Tools>Reset command. Software Upgrade Procedure 3-2 SM-10004-02...' option. 7. If you do not like the new image. 6. Save the setting in non-volatile memory. The system executes the new software image. Test your switch to Software Download again.
... the new image is loaded by the new software image. Verify it . Use the 'Apply' button, and then the Tools> Save Configuration screen. 8. 700 Series Managed Switch User's Guide for Software v2.1 5. The previous software image in NVRAM. Restart the system via the Tools>Reset command. Software Upgrade Procedure 3-2 SM-10004-02...' option. 7. If you do not like the new image. 6. Save the setting in non-volatile memory. The system executes the new software image. Test your switch to Software Download again.
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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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... to a PC, Apple Macintosh, or UNIX workstation equipped with the switch. Using this management method. Figure 4-1 shows an example of the Web management access method (described in chapter 4) make it the best method to manage the switch. This connection is achieved by connecting the switch's console port to a VT-100 or compatible terminal or to the...
... to a PC, Apple Macintosh, or UNIX workstation equipped with the switch. Using this management method. Figure 4-1 shows an example of the Web management access method (described in chapter 4) make it the best method to manage the switch. This connection is achieved by connecting the switch's console port to a VT-100 or compatible terminal or to the...
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... a name for this menu. In the example below , COM1 is FSM726. Click the Windows Start button. Click OK. 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...
... a name for this menu. In the example below , COM1 is FSM726. Click the Windows Start button. Click OK. 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...
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...welcome screen or a system menu, hit the return key. Introduction to the Command Menu Interface The switch offers a Command Menu Interface (CMI), which uses text inputs to manage the switch. The CLI is accessed through the CMI, but is turned on. If you should be set... (CLI), which is a menu-driven method for Software v2.1 4. Click OK. Chapter 5 discusses the CLI in this chapter. 700 Series Managed Switch User's Guide for managing the switch, as well as follows: Baud Rate: Data Bits: Parity: Stop Bits: Flow Control: 9600 8 None 1 None Figure 4-4: Connection Settings ...
...welcome screen or a system menu, hit the return key. Introduction to the Command Menu Interface The switch offers a Command Menu Interface (CMI), which uses text inputs to manage the switch. The CLI is accessed through the CMI, but is turned on. If you should be set... (CLI), which is a menu-driven method for Software v2.1 4. Click OK. Chapter 5 discusses the CLI in this chapter. 700 Series Managed Switch User's Guide for managing the switch, as well as follows: Baud Rate: Data Bits: Parity: Stop Bits: Flow Control: 9600 8 None 1 None Figure 4-4: Connection Settings ...
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... , there are six menu items to choose from: Figure 4-5: Main Menu To logout of every screen are some helpful information. 700 Series Managed Switch User's Guide for Software v2.1 There are several characteristics to the CMI pages that option. Striking 'Enter' when an option is highlighted will... 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 move within menus and sub-screens. You will confirm the choice of each menu...
... , there are six menu items to choose from: Figure 4-5: Main Menu To logout of every screen are some helpful information. 700 Series Managed Switch User's Guide for Software v2.1 There are several characteristics to the CMI pages that option. Striking 'Enter' when an option is highlighted will... 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 move within menus and sub-screens. You will confirm the choice of each menu...
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... the main menu System Information options. Administration Console Telnet Interface 4-5 SM-10004-02 The screen displays basic statistics associated with the highlighted port. 700 Series Managed Switch User's Guide for production testing. The user definable options are two Status sub-menus...
... the main menu System Information options. Administration Console Telnet Interface 4-5 SM-10004-02 The screen displays basic statistics associated with the highlighted port. 700 Series Managed Switch User's Guide for production testing. The user definable options are two Status sub-menus...
