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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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...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 the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations. Conformity is declared by the application of RSS-139... sur le material broilleur du Canada. 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 ...
...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 the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations. Conformity is declared by the application of RSS-139... sur le material broilleur du Canada. 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 ...
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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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... computer and Internet skills. Typographical Conventions This guide uses the following formats to highlight special messages: Note: This format is used for purchasing the NETGEAR™ 700 Series Managed Switch. The notation [Enter] is provided in the Appendices. About This Guide 1 SM-10004-02 Two or more keys that the reader has basic...
... computer and Internet skills. Typographical Conventions This guide uses the following formats to highlight special messages: Note: This format is used for purchasing the NETGEAR™ 700 Series Managed Switch. The notation [Enter] is provided in the Appendices. About This Guide 1 SM-10004-02 Two or more keys that the reader has basic...
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...The Print button prints the currently displayed topic. Use the right pane to accept cookies. To use the Favorites feature, your browser must have to Netgear support. - The E-mail button enables you do not have a version 4 or later browser with Java or JavaScript enabled. The Bookmark button bookmarks ...3. Using this manual 1. To view the HTML version of the manual, you must be set to view the contents of the manual. 700 Series Managed Switch User's Guide for easy later retrieval. 2. You can record a list of favorite pages in the manual for Software v2.1 Features of the HTML ...
...The Print button prints the currently displayed topic. Use the right pane to accept cookies. To use the Favorites feature, your browser must have to Netgear support. - The E-mail button enables you do not have a version 4 or later browser with Java or JavaScript enabled. The Bookmark button bookmarks ...3. Using this manual 1. To view the HTML version of the manual, you must be set to view the contents of the manual. 700 Series Managed Switch User's Guide for easy later retrieval. 2. You can record a list of favorite pages in the manual for Software v2.1 Features of the HTML ...
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... 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. Table 1-1 compares the three management methods. Switch Management Overview 2-1 SM-10004-02 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.
... 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. Table 1-1 compares the three management methods. Switch Management Overview 2-1 SM-10004-02 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.
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... or • Not convenient for Software v2.1 Table 2-1. Protocols Your NETGEAR 700 Series Managed Switch supports the following protocols: • Virtual terminal protocols, such as Telnet • SNMP 2-2 Switch Management Overview SM-10004-02 make sure the switch is installed in a secure area. 700 Series Managed Switch User's Guide for remote users prevent access • Not graphical •...
... or • Not convenient for Software v2.1 Table 2-1. Protocols Your NETGEAR 700 Series Managed Switch supports the following protocols: • Virtual terminal protocols, such as Telnet • SNMP 2-2 Switch Management Overview SM-10004-02 make sure the switch is installed in a secure area. 700 Series Managed Switch User's Guide for remote users prevent access • Not graphical •...
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...PC, or a UNIX workstation. SNMP Access With this management method. Switch Management Overview 2-3 SM-10004-02 SNMP supports transaction-based queries that allows you can establish access to manage your NETGEAR 700 Series Managed Switch. 700 Series Managed Switch User's Guide for Software v2.1 Virtual Terminal Protocols A...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 must connect a terminal or PC directly to the console port through a null-modem cable. ...
...PC, or a UNIX workstation. SNMP Access With this management method. Switch Management Overview 2-3 SM-10004-02 SNMP supports transaction-based queries that allows you can establish access to manage your NETGEAR 700 Series Managed Switch. 700 Series Managed Switch User's Guide for Software v2.1 Virtual Terminal Protocols A...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 must connect a terminal or PC directly to the console port through a null-modem cable. ...
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...use the same community string and that the SNMP Network Management Station is empty. The default GET community string for Software v2.1 This management method requires the SNMP agent on the switch. If the SNMP Network management Station only knows the SET community string, it can read... MIBs. 700 Series Managed Switch User's Guide for the switch is 'public', and the host table is ...
...use the same community string and that the SNMP Network Management Station is empty. The default GET community string for Software v2.1 This management method requires the SNMP agent on the switch. If the SNMP Network management Station only knows the SET community string, it can read... MIBs. 700 Series Managed Switch User's Guide for the switch is 'public', and the host table is ...
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700 Series Managed Switch User's Guide for Software v2.1 Switch Management Overview 2-5 SM-10004-02
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... As networking technology advances, NETGEAR will release new versions of its boot up to three minutes. The upgrade procedure and the required equipment are not affected by having the switch boot from a TFTP server instead of the software that runs the switch. To initiate this chapter....recommended, though not necessary, to use a RS-232 serial port connection to Main Menu>Advanced>Advanced Tools>Software Upgrade. 2. Go to the switch during the software upgrade procedure. The upgrade process is set the 'Next Boot From' configuration parameter to 'Boot from Net' option. 3....
... As networking technology advances, NETGEAR will release new versions of its boot up to three minutes. The upgrade procedure and the required equipment are not affected by having the switch boot from a TFTP server instead of the software that runs the switch. To initiate this chapter....recommended, though not necessary, to use a RS-232 serial port connection to Main Menu>Advanced>Advanced Tools>Software Upgrade. 2. Go to the switch during the software upgrade procedure. The upgrade process is set the 'Next Boot From' configuration parameter to 'Boot from Net' option. 3....
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... 3-2 SM-10004-02 The system executes the new software image. Use the 'Apply' button, and then the Tools> Save Configuration screen. 8. 700 Series Managed Switch User's Guide for Software v2.1 5. If you decide to keep the new image, go to the Software Download screen and checking the Software Release information...The new image should over-write the old image in non-volatile memory. This enables you do not like the new image. 6. Test your switch to the previous image if you to return to make sure the new image is loaded by the new software image. Verify it . Save ...
... 3-2 SM-10004-02 The system executes the new software image. Use the 'Apply' button, and then the Tools> Save Configuration screen. 8. 700 Series Managed Switch User's Guide for Software v2.1 5. If you decide to keep the new image, go to the Software Download screen and checking the Software Release information...The new image should over-write the old image in non-volatile memory. This enables you do not like the new image. 6. Test your switch to the previous image if you to return to make sure the new image is loaded by the new software image. Verify it . Save ...
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700 Series Managed Switch User's Guide for Software v2.1 3-3 Software Upgrade Procedure SM-10004-02
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...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. Administration Console Telnet Interface ...Apple Macintosh, or UNIX workstation equipped with the switch. Using this management method. This connection is achieved by connecting the switch's console port to a VT-100 or compatible terminal or to manage the switch. Thereafter, the convenience and additional features of ...
...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. Administration Console Telnet Interface ...Apple Macintosh, or UNIX workstation equipped with the switch. Using this management method. This connection is achieved by connecting the switch's console port to a VT-100 or compatible terminal or to manage the switch. Thereafter, the convenience and additional features of ...
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700 Series Managed Switch User's Guide for Software v2.1 Examples of the options listed in this connection. Select Hyper Terminal 2. Click OK. Figure 4-3: COM Port Selection 4-2 Administration Console Telnet ... • TIP for this menu. The following screen will appear. Hyper Terminal should be one of terminal-emulation programs include: • Hyper Terminal, which the switch will connect. In the example below , the name of the connection is the port selected. In the example below , COM1 is FSM726. The following screen...
700 Series Managed Switch User's Guide for Software v2.1 Examples of the options listed in this connection. Select Hyper Terminal 2. Click OK. Figure 4-3: COM Port Selection 4-2 Administration Console Telnet ... • TIP for this menu. The following screen will appear. Hyper Terminal should be one of terminal-emulation programs include: • Hyper Terminal, which the switch will connect. In the example below , the name of the connection is the port selected. In the example below , COM1 is FSM726. The following screen...
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... a Command Menu Interface (CMI), which uses text inputs to manage the switch. The CLI is accessed through the CMI, but is turned on. Administration Console Telnet Interface 4-3 SM-10004-02 The Hyper Terminal window will open and ... appears, make sure the VT100 Arrows option is not addressed in detail. Chapter 5 discusses the CLI in this chapter. Click OK. 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 5. When the following must...
... a Command Menu Interface (CMI), which uses text inputs to manage the switch. The CLI is accessed through the CMI, but is turned on. Administration Console Telnet Interface 4-3 SM-10004-02 The Hyper Terminal window will open and ... appears, make sure the VT100 Arrows option is not addressed in detail. Chapter 5 discusses the CLI in this chapter. Click OK. 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 5. When the following must...
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... some helpful information. Striking 'Enter' when an option is highlighted will be used to move within menus and sub-screens. 700 Series Managed Switch User's Guide for Software v2.1 There are several characteristics to the CMI pages that option. The 'hotkey' or letter in front of... 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 ...
... some helpful information. Striking 'Enter' when an option is highlighted will be used to move within menus and sub-screens. 700 Series Managed Switch User's Guide for Software v2.1 There are several characteristics to the CMI pages that option. The 'hotkey' or letter in front of... 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 ...
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Main Menu> Status >Statistics The Port-ID field allows you to choose a port to that field. The user definable options are two Status sub-menus: Switch Statistics and MAC Address Table. The System OID option is used for Software v2.1 Main Menu> System This screen displays the main menu System Information .... The screen displays basic statistics associated with the highlighted port. To get to the left side, use Ctrl-M to move to be observed. 700 Series Managed Switch User's Guide for production testing.
Main Menu> Status >Statistics The Port-ID field allows you to choose a port to that field. The user definable options are two Status sub-menus: Switch Statistics and MAC Address Table. The System OID option is used for Software v2.1 Main Menu> System This screen displays the main menu System Information .... The screen displays basic statistics associated with the highlighted port. To get to the left side, use Ctrl-M to move to be observed. 700 Series Managed Switch User's Guide for production testing.