Linksys SRW224 manual

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24-port 10/100 + 2-P ort Gigabit Switch with WebView Copyright and T rademarks Specifications are subject to change without notice . L inksys is a registered tradema rk or trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc . and/or its affiliates in the U.S . and certain other countries. Copyright © 2004 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Other brands and prod[...]

24-port 10/100 + 2-P ort Gigabit Switch with WebView Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction 1 Welcome 1 What’s in this Guide? 2 Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Switch 4 The Front Panel 4 The Back Panel 5 The Side Panel 5 Chapter 3: Connecting the Switch 7 Overview 7 Pre-Installation Considerations 8 Hardware Installation 8 Placement Options 9 U[...]

24-port 10/100 + 2-P ort Gigabit Switch with WebView Appendix E: Specifications 38 Appendix F: Warranty Information 39 Appendix G: Regulatory Information 40 Appendix H: Contact Information 41[...]

24-port 10/100 + 2-P ort Gigabit Switch with WebView List of Figures Figure 2-1: Front Panel 4 Figure 2-2: Back Panel 5 Figure 2-3: Side Panel 5 Figure 3-1: Typical Network Configuration 7 Figure 3-2: Attaching the Rubber Feet to the Bottom of the Switch 9 Figure 3-3: Attaching the Brackets to the Switch (Front Panel Forward) 9 Figure 3-4: Mounting[...]

24-port 10/100 + 2-P ort Gigabit Switch with WebView Figure 5-1: Addrees Field 19 Figure 5-2: Password Screen 19 Figure 5-3: Welcome Screen 19 Figure 5-4: System Tab-System Information 20 Figure 5-5: System Tab-MISC Configuration 20 Figure 5-6: System Tab-Username/Password Setting 21 Figure 5-7: Port Tab-Port Status 22 Figure 5-8: Port Tab-Port Con[...]

1 Chapter 1: Introductio n Welcome 24-port 10/100 + 2-P ort Gigabit Switch with WebView Chapter 1: Introduction We l c o m e Thank you for choosing the 24-port 10/100 + 2-Port Gigabit Switch with WebView . This Switch will allow you to network better than ever . This new Linksys rackmount switch delivers non-blocking, wire speed switching for your [...]

2 Chapter 1: Introductio n What’s in this Guide? 24-port 10/100 + 2-P ort Gigabit Switch with WebView What’ s in this Gu ide? This user guide covers the steps for setting up and using the Switch. • Chapter 1: Introduction This chapter describes the Switch’ s applications and th is User Guide . • Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Switch This [...]

3 Chapter 1: Introductio n What’s in this Guide? 24-port 10/100 + 2-P ort Gigabit Switch with WebView • Appendix H: Contact Information This appendix provides contact information for a variety of Linksys resources, including T echnical Support.[...]

4 Chapter 2: Getting to Kn ow the Switch The Front Panel 24-port 10/100 + 2-P ort Gigabit Switch with WebView Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Switch The Front P anel The Switch's LEDs and ports are located on the front panel. LEDs System Green. Lights to indicate the power is being supplied to the Switch. LINK/A CT Green. Lights to indicate a f[...]

5 Chapter 2: Getting to Kn ow the Switch The Back Panel 24-port 10/100 + 2-P ort Gigabit Switch with WebView The Back P anel The power port is located on the back panel of the Switch. Po w e r The Power port is where you will connect the power cord. The Side P anel The security slot is located on a side panel. Security Slot The security slot is whe[...]

6 Chapter 2: Getting to Kn ow the Switch The Side Panel 24-port 10/100 + 2-P ort Gigabit Switch with WebView RJ-45 Ports The Switch is equipped with twenty-four auto-sensing RJ-45 ports. These RJ-45 ports support network speeds of either 10Mbps or 100Mbps, and can operate in half and full-duplex modes. Auto-sensing technology enables each port to a[...]

7 Chapter 3: Connecting the Switch Overview 24-port 10/100 + 2-P ort Gigabit Switch with WebView Chapter 3: Connecting the Switch Overview This chapter will explain how to connect network devices to the Switch. For an example of a typical network configuration, see the application diagram shown in Figure 3-1. When you connect your network devices, [...]

8 Chapter 3: Connecting the Switch Pre-Installation Considerations 24-port 10/100 + 2-P ort Gigabit Switch with WebView Pre-Installation Consider ations Fast Ethernet Considerations If you will be using the Switch for Fast Ethernet (100Mbps) applicatio ns, you must observe the following guidelines: Full-Duplex Considerations As previously mentioned[...]

9 Chapter 3: Connecting the Switch Placement Options 24-port 10/100 + 2-P ort Gigabit Switch with WebView 4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to connect additional devices. 5. If you are using the Gigabit port, connect a Categor y 5e Ethernet ne twork cable to the Gigabit port on the Switch, and connect the other end to a Gigabit ser ver or other network devic[...]

10 Chapter 3: Connecting the Switch Uplinking the Switch 24-port 10/100 + 2-P ort Gigabit Switch with WebView Rack-Mount Placement T o rack-mount the Switch in any standard 19-inch rack, follow the instructions described below . 1. Place the Switch on a hard flat surface with the front panel faced towards your front side 2. Attach a rack–mount br[...]

11 Chapter 4: Configuration u s ing the Console Inte rface Overview 24-port 10/100 + 2-P ort Gigabit Switch with WebView Chapter 4: Configuration using the Console Inter face Overview The Switch features a menu-driven console interface for basic switc h configuration. Y ou can easily manage your network from the screens through the console port. Be[...]

12 Chapter 4: Configuration u s ing the Console Inte rface Configuring the Switch through th e Console Interface 24-port 10/100 + 2-P ort Gigabit Switch with WebView Configuring the Switch th rough the Console Interface Login When you finish configuring the Hyper T er minal, the Login screen will appear . The first time you open th e Web- Based Uti[...]

13 Chapter 4: Configuration u s ing the Console Inte rface Configuring the Switch through th e Console Interface 24-port 10/100 + 2-P ort Gigabit Switch with WebView System Configuration System Configuration displays: 1. System Information 2. Advanced Switch Configuration 3. Password Setting 4. IP Configuration 5. Firmware Update 6. Restore System [...]

14 Chapter 4: Configuration u s ing the Console Inte rface Configuring the Switch through th e Console Interface 24-port 10/100 + 2-P ort Gigabit Switch with WebView Advanced Switch Configuration This screen allows you to make adv anced switch configuration settings. Broadcast Storm Filter . This allows you to filter by percent age the amount of br[...]

15 Chapter 4: Configuration u s ing the Console Inte rface Configuring the Switch through th e Console Interface 24-port 10/100 + 2-P ort Gigabit Switch with WebView IP Configuration IP information is displayed here. • MAC Address. The MAC Address of the Switch is displayed. • IP Address. This IP Address of the network is displayed. (The defaul[...]

16 Chapter 4: Configuration u s ing the Console Inte rface Configuring the Switch through th e Console Interface 24-port 10/100 + 2-P ort Gigabit Switch with WebView The Send File screen will appear . Click Browse to locate the firmware file . Select the Xmodem protocol from the Protocol drop-down menu. Click Send to send the firmware . The Xmodem [...]

17 Chapter 4: Configuration u s ing the Console Inte rface Configuring the Switch through th e Console Interface 24-port 10/100 + 2-P ort Gigabit Switch with WebView Reboot System If you would like to reboot the Switch, select Reboot System and press Enter . Return to Main Menu Select Return to Main Menu if you want to return to the main menu. Figu[...]

18 Chapter 4: Configuration u s ing the Console Inte rface Configuring the Switch through th e Console Interface 24-port 10/100 + 2-P ort Gigabit Switch with WebView Port Status This screen allows you to view the status of a port. The Port, Enable , Link Status, Sp d/Dpx, and Flow Control are displayed. Port Configuration This screen allows you to [...]

19 Chapter 5: Configuring th e Switch through the Web Ut ility Overview 24-port 10/100 + 2-P ort Gigabit Switch with WebView Chapter 5: Configuring the Switch through the Web Utilit y Overview Open your web browser and enter 192.168.1 .254 into the address field. Press the Enter key and the Password screen will appear . The first time you open the [...]

20 Chapter 5: Configuring th e Switch through the Web Ut ility System Tab 24-port 10/100 + 2-P ort Gigabit Switch with WebView System T ab The System tab displays the system information. • Firmware version. The current firmware version is displayed. • MAC Address. The MAC Address of the Switch is displayed. • IP Address. This IP Address of th[...]

21 Chapter 5: Configuring th e Switch through the Web Ut ility System Tab 24-port 10/100 + 2-P ort Gigabit Switch with WebView Collision Retry Forever . In a collision, a packet will be re-sent until it reaches its destination. T o en able this feature , select En able from the drop-down menu. T o disable this feature , select Disable . MAC T able [...]

22 Chapter 5: Configuring th e Switch through the Web Ut ility Port Tab 24-port 10/100 + 2-P ort Gigabit Switch with WebView Po r t T a b This tab allows you to view the status of a port. The Port, Enable, Link Status, Spd/Dpx, and Flow Control are displayed. Click Click here to configure Speed /Duplex of each P o rt , which is located at the botto[...]

23 Chapter 5: Configuring th e Switch through the Web Ut ility Trunk Tab 24-port 10/100 + 2-P ort Gigabit Switch with WebView T runk T ab This tab allows you to configure the trunk group. Select the port, then select if it is a norm al port, then select the group you want to add the port to. Click Apply when finished with your changes. VLAN T ab VL[...]

24 Chapter 5: Configuring th e Switch through the Web Ut ility VLAN Tab 24-port 10/100 + 2-P ort Gigabit Switch with WebView Advanced 802.1Q VLAN Setting For each port, select Drop or Forwar d for Nonmember and Untagged. Edit a 802.1Q VLAN Group T o add an 802.1QVLAN g roup, enter an identifying number between 1 and 255 in the VLAN ID field. Select[...]

25 Chapter 5: Configuring th e Switch through the Web Ut ility VLAN Tab 24-port 10/100 + 2-P ort Gigabit Switch with WebView If you change from an 802.1q VLAN mode to a Port-based VLAN mode, this scr een w ill appear . PortBased VLAN Mode The VLAN Group list will display the existing VLAN groups.T o add a VLAN group, click Add New . T o delete a gr[...]

26 Chapter 5: Configuring th e Switch through the Web Ut ility VLAN Tab 24-port 10/100 + 2-P ort Gigabit Switch with WebView QoS Configuration This screen allows you to configure the QoS . Select the QoS Mode of High Low = 3:1 , Disable QoS Priori ty , High Empty Then Low , High Low = 3:1 , High Low = 5: 1 , High Low = 7:1 fro m the drop-down menu.[...]

27 Appendix A: Fast Ethernet an d Gigabit Ethernet About Fast Ethernet 24-port 10/100 + 2-P ort Gigabit Switch with WebView Appendix A: Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet About Fast Ethernet 1. As the demand for desktop video, multimedia development, imaging, and other speed-intensive applications continues to rise , the need for high performance, [...]

28 Appendix B: Cabling Overview 24-port 10/100 + 2-P ort Gigabit Switch with WebView Appendix B: Cabling Overview T wisted Pair Ca bling and Fiber Optic Cabling are discussed in this appendix. T wisted P air Cabling There are different grades, or categories, of twisted-pair cabling. Category 5 is the most reliable and is highly recommended. Straigh[...]

29 Appendix B: Cabling Twisted Pair Cabling 24-port 10/100 + 2-P ort Gigabit Switch with WebView Figure B-2: Straight-Through Cable Figure B-3: Crossed-Over Cable[...]

30 Appendix B: Cabling Fiber Optic Cabling 24-port 10/100 + 2-P ort Gigabit Switch with WebView Fiber Optic Cabling Fiber optic cabling is made from flexible , optically efficient strands of glass and coated with a layer of rubber tubing, fiber optics use photons of light in stead of electrons to send and receive data. Although fiber is physically [...]

32 Appendix D: Glossary 24-port 10/100 + 2-P ort Gigabit Switch with WebView Appendix D: Glossar y Adapter - A device that adds ne twork functionality to your PC. AES ( A dvanced E ncryption S tandard) - A security method that uses symm etric 128-bit block data encryption. Backbone - The part of a network that connects most of the systems and netwo[...]

33 Appendix D: Glossary 24-port 10/100 + 2-P ort Gigabit Switch with WebView DDNS ( D ynamic D omain N ame S ystem) - Allows the hosting of a website , FTP ser ver , or e-mail ser ver with a fixed domain name (e.g ., www .xyz.com) and a dynamic IP address. Default Gateway - A device that forwards Internet traffic from your local area network. DHCP [...]

34 Appendix D: Glossary 24-port 10/100 + 2-P ort Gigabit Switch with WebView FTP ( F ile T ransfer P rotocol) - A protocol used to transfer files over a TCP/IP network. Full Duplex - The ability of a networking device to receive and transmit data simultaneously . Gateway - A device that interconnects networks with differ ent, incompatible communica[...]

35 Appendix D: Glossary 24-port 10/100 + 2-P ort Gigabit Switch with WebView NA T ( N etwork A ddress T ranslation) - NA T technology translates IP addresses of a local area network to a different IP address for the Internet. NA T ( N etwork A ddress T ranslation) T raversal -A method of enabling specialized applications, such as Internet phone cal[...]

36 Appendix D: Glossary 24-port 10/100 + 2-P ort Gigabit Switch with WebView RTS ( R equest T o S end) - A networking method of coordinating large packets through the RTS Threshold setting. Server - Any computer whose function in a network is to provide user access to files, printing, communications, and other services. SMTP ( S imple M ail T ransf[...]

37 Appendix D: Glossary 24-port 10/100 + 2-P ort Gigabit Switch with WebView T opology - The physical layout of a network. TX Rate - T ransmission Rate. UDP ( U ser D atagram P rotocol) - A network protocol for transmitting data that does not require ackno wledgement from the recipient of the data that is sent. Upgrade - T o replace existing softwa[...]

31 Appendi x C: Wind ows Hel p 24-port 10/100 + 2-P ort Gigabit Switch with WebView Appendix C: Windows Help All wireless products require Microsoft Windows. Windows is the most used operating system in the world and comes with many features that help make networking easier . These features can be accessed through Windows Help and are described in [...]

38 Appendix E: Specifications 24-port 10/100 + 2-P ort Gigabit Switch with WebView Appendix E: Specifications Standards IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab Ports 24 - 10/100 , 2 - 10/100/1000, 1 - MiniGBIC, 1-Console Cabling T ype UTP CA T 5e or better LEDs System, Link/Act, Gigabit, Gigabit 1, Gigabit 2/miniGBIC Dimensions 17.01" x 1.77&quo[...]

39 Appendix F: Warranty Information 24-port 10/100 + 2-P ort Gigabit Switch with WebView Appendix F: Warrant y Information LIMITED WARRANTY Linksys warrants to Y ou that, for a period of one year (the “Warranty Period”), your Linksys Product will be substantially free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use . Y our exclusive re[...]

40 Appendix G: Regulatory Information 24-port 10/100 + 2-P ort Gigabit Switch with WebView Appendix G: Regulator y Information FCC ST A TEMENT This product has been tested and complies with the specifications for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmfu[...]

41 Appendix H: Contact Inf ormation 24-port 10/100 + 2-P ort Gigabit Switch with WebView Appendix H: Contact Information Need to contact Linksys? Visit us online for information on the latest products and updates to your existing products at: http://www .linksys.com or ftp.linksys.com Can't find information about a product you want to buy on t[...]