Asante FriendlyNET GX5-2400W User manual

FriendlyNET®GX5-2400W
24-Port Smart Gigabit Ethernet Switch
User’s Manual

FriendlyNET®GX5-2400W 24-Port Smart Gigabit Ethernet Switch
User’s Manual
Asante Technologies, Inc.
2223 Oakland Road
San Jose, CA 95131
USA
SALES
800-662-9686 Home/Office Solutions
800-303-9121 Enterprise Solutions
408-435-8388
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
1. 801-566-8991: Worldwide
2. 801-566-3787: Fax
3. www.asante.com/support
4. [email protected]
Switch DEFAULTS
IP address: 192.168.1.1
User Name: admin
Password: (no password)
Copyright © 2005 Asante Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this document,
or any associated artwork, product design, or design concept may be copied or reproduced in
whole or in part by any means without the express written consent of Asante Technologies, Inc.
Asante and FriendlyNET are registered trademarks and the Asante logo, AsanteCare,
Auto-Uplink, IntraCare, and IntraAir are trademarks of Asante Technologies, Inc. All other
brand names or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective
holders. All features and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
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Table of Contents
1Introduction.................................................................................1
1.1 L2 smart managed features 1
1.2 Conventions used in this document 2
1.2.1 Notations...........................................................2
1.2.2 Typography.......................................................2
1.2.3 Symbols ............................................................2
2Getting to know the Smart Switch ..............................................3
2.1 Package contents 3
2.2 Front Panel 4
2.3 Rear Panel 5
2.4 Technical specifications 6
3Quick start guide.........................................................................7
3.1 Part 1 — Installing the hardware 7
3.1.1 Installing the switch on a flat surface................7
3.1.2 Mounting the switch on a rack..........................7
3.2 Part 2 — Setting up the switch 7
3.2.1 Connect the console port..................................8
3.2.2 Connect to the computers or a LAN .................8
3.2.3 Attach the power adapter..................................8
3.3 Part 3 — Basic switch setting for management 8
3.3.1 Setting up through the console port..................9
3.3.2 Setting up through the Web interface.............10
4Management with the Web Interface........................................12
4.1 Log into Web user interface 12
4.2 Functional layout 14
4.2.1 Menu navigation tips.......................................15
4.2.2 Commonly used buttons and icons.................17
4.3 System Pages 17
4.3.1 Management...................................................17
4.3.2 IP Setup ..........................................................19

4.3.3 Administration.................................................20
4.3.4 Reboot ............................................................21
4.3.5 Firmware Upgrade..........................................21
4.4 Physical Interface 23
4.5 Bridge 25
4.5.1 Link Aggregation.............................................25
4.5.2 Mirroring..........................................................27
4.5.3 Traffic Control.................................................28
4.5.4 Dynamic Addresses........................................29
4.5.5 Static Addresses.............................................30
4.5.6 Tagged VLAN.................................................31
4.5.7 Default Port VLAN and CoS ...........................33
4.5.8 CoS Queue Mapping......................................34
4.6 Security 34
4.6.1 Port Access Control........................................35
4.6.2 Dial-In User.....................................................36
4.6.3 RADIUS..........................................................37
4.7 Cable Diagnosis 39
4.8 Statistics Chart 40
4.8.1 Traffic Comparison .........................................40
4.8.2 Error Group.....................................................41
4.9 Save Configuration 43
5Console Interface .....................................................................44
6Configuration Backup & Restore through FTP.........................45
7Troubleshooting........................................................................46
7.1 Diagnosing problems using IP utilities 46
7.1.1 ping.................................................................46
7.1.2 nslookup .........................................................48
7.2 Simple fixes 49
8Glossary ...................................................................................51
9Index.........................................................................................60
Appendix A: ........................................................................................63
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A.1 FCC Compliance Statement....................................63
A.2 Important Safety Instructions...................................63
A.3 Online Warranty Registration...................................66

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List of Figures
Figure 1. Rear panel........................................................................5
Figure 2. Login Screen..................................................................10
Figure 3. IP Setup..........................................................................11
Figure 4. Configuration manager login screen..............................12
Figure 5. Home page.....................................................................13
Figure 6. Top frame.......................................................................14
Figure 7. Expanded Menu List ......................................................15
Figure 8. Management..................................................................18
Figure 9. IP Setup..........................................................................19
Figure 10. Administration ................................................................20
Figure 11. Firmware Upgrade .........................................................22
Figure 12. Physical Interface...........................................................24
Figure 13. Link aggregation.............................................................26
Figure 14. Mirroring page................................................................28
Figure 15. Traffic Control.................................................................28
Figure 16. Dynamic Address...........................................................29
Figure 17. Static Address................................................................30
Figure 18. Tagged VLAN.................................................................32
Figure 19. Default Port VLAN and CoS...........................................33
Figure 20. CoS Queue Mapping......................................................34
Figure 21. Port Access Control .......................................................36
Figure 22. Dial-In user.....................................................................37
Figure 23. RADIUS 38
Figure 24. Cable Diagnosis.............................................................39
Figure 25. Traffic comparison..........................................................41
Figure 26. Error group.....................................................................42
Figure 27. Save Configuration.........................................................43

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Figure 28. Using the ping utility.......................................................47
Figure 29. Using the nslookup utility................................................48

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List of Tables
Table 1. Front panel labels and LEDs............................................4
Table 2. Rear panel labels.............................................................5
Table 3. Technical specifications...................................................6
Table 4. Port color description .....................................................14
Table 5. Commonly used buttons and icons................................17
Table 6. Troubleshooting .............................................................49

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1 Introduction
Congratulations on becoming the owner of the ASANTE smart switch! You
may now manage your LAN (local area network) through a friendly and
powerful user interface.
This user guide tells you how to set up the smart switch, and how to
customize its configuration to get the most out of this product.
1.1 L2 smart managed features
• 24 10/100/1000BASE-TX auto-sensing Fast Ethernet ports
• four small form factor (SFP) Gigabit interface converter (GBIC) slots
• 802.1D transparent bridge/spanning tree protocol
• 8K MAC address cache with hardware-assisted aging
• 802.3x flow control
• 802.1Q-based tagged VLAN, up to 255 VLANs
• 802.1p class of service, 4 queues per port
• 802.3ad link aggregation (manual), up to 7 trunk groups
• Port Mirroring
• 802.1x and RADIUS
• Telnet remote login
• FTP for firmware update and configuration backup
• Web GUI
• LEDs for port link status
• LEDs system,

1.2 Conventions used in this document
1.2.1 Notations
• Acronyms aredefined the first time they appear in text and in the glossary.
• For brevity, the smart switch is referred to as “the switch.”
• The terms LAN and network are used interchangeably to refer to a group
of Ethernet-connected computers at one site.
1.2.2 Typography
• Italics are used to present the parameters for the command line
interpreter.
• Boldface type text is used for items you select from menus and
drop-down lists, and text strings you type when prompted by the program.
1.2.3 Symbols
This document uses the following icons to call your attention to specific
instructions or explanations.
Note
Provides clarification or additional information on the current
topic.
Definition
Explains terms or acronyms that may be unfamiliar to many
readers. These terms are also included in the Glossary.
WARNING
Provides messages of high importance, including messages
relating to personal safety or system integrity.
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2 Getting to know the Smart Switch
2.1 Package contents
The switch package comes with the following items:
• GX5-2400WI (24-port) L2 smart managed switch
• AC Power cord
• Null modem cable for console interface (DB9)
• Rack installation kit (two brackets with six #6-32 screws)
• Installation CD-ROM
• Quick installation guide

•
2.2 Front Panel
The front panel includes LED indicators that show the system, RPS, fan,
and port status.
Table 1. Front panel labels and LEDs
Label Color Status Description
On Unit is powered onGreen
Flashing Self-test, INIT, or downloading
Amber On Abnormal temperature or voltage
SYSTEM
Off No power
Green On Link (RJ-45 or SFP) is present; port is
enabled
Flashing Data is being transmitted/received
10/100/1000
port status
Off No Ethernet link
Green On 1000Mbps
Amber On 100Mbps
10/100/1000
port speed
Off 10Mbps or link is not present
Green On full duplex
Amber On half duplex
10/100/1000
port duplex
Off link is not present
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2.3 Rear Panel
The switch rear panel contains the ports for the data and power
connections.
Figure 1. Rear panel
Table 2. Rear panel labels
No. Label Description
1 Power Connector Connects to the supplied power cord
2 FAN1 – FAN2 System fans
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2.4 Technical specifications
Table 3. Technical specifications
Physical Dimensions 43.5mm(H) X 444 mm(W) X 265mm(D)
Input ConsumptionPower
100-240V AC/2.5A 50-60Hz < 90 watts
Operating Storage
Temperature -10 to 50 (14 to℃
122 )℉-40 - 70℃ (-40 to 158 )℉
Humidity 15 to 90% 0 to 95%
Environmental Ranges
Altitude up to 10,000 ft
(3,000m) 40,000 ft (12,000m)
Dimensions Voltage and Current Speed:Fans
40 x 40 x 20 mm 12VDC, 0.13A 8200RPM

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3 Quick start guide
This section provides the basic instructions to set up the switch environment.
Part 1 shows you how to install the switch on a flat surface or on a rack.
Part 2 provides instructions to set up the hardware.
Part 3 shows you how to configure basic settings on the switch.
Obtain the following information from your network administrator before
proceeding:
IP address for the switch
Default gateway for the network
Network mask for this network
3.1 Part 1 — Installing the hardware
Connect the device to the power outlet, and your computer or network.
Figure 5 illustrates the hardware connections.
3.1.1 Installing the switch on a flat surface
The switchshould be installed on a level surface that can support the weight of
the switches and their accessories. Attach four rubber pads on the marked
location on the bottom of the switch.
3.1.2 Mounting the switch on a rack
5. Attach brackets to each side of the switch and make the posts insert to
the switch.
6. Insert and tighten two screws to securely attach the bracket to the rack
on each side.
3.2 Part 2 — Setting up the switch
Connect the device to the power outlet, and your computer or network. See
Figure 5.

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3.2.1 Connect the console port
For console management, use an RS232 (DB9) to connect the switch. If
you want to use WEB interface, connect your PC to the switch using the
Ethernet cable.
3.2.2 Connect to the computers or a LAN
You can use Ethernet cable to connect computers directly to the switch ports.
You can also connect hubs/switches to the switch ports by Ethernet cables.
You can use either the crossover or straight-through Ethernet cable to connect
computers, hubs, or switches.
Use a twisted-pair Category 5 Ethernet cable to connect the
1000BASE-T port. Otherwise, the link speed can not reach
1Gbps.
3.2.3 Attach the power adapter
1. Connect the AC power cord to the POWER receptacle on the back of
the switch and plug the other end of the power cord into a wall outlet or
a power strip.
2. Check the front LED indicators with the description in Table 4. If the
LEDs light up as described, the switch hardware is working properly.
No. LED Description
1 System Solid green indicates that the device is turned
on. If this light is off, check if the power
adapter if attached to the switch and plugged
into a power source.
2 Switch ports
[1] to [24]
Solid green indicates that the device can
communicate with the LAN, or flashing when
the device is sending or receiving data from
your LAN computer.
3.3 Part 3 — Basic switch setting for
management
After completing the hardware connections, configure the basic settings for
your switch. You can manage the switch using the following methods:
• Web interface: the switch has a set of pages to allow to you manage it
using Java®-enabled IE5.0 or higher version.

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• Command Line Interface: use console port to manage the switch.
3.3.1 Setting up through the console port
1. Use the supplied crossover RS-232 cable to connect to the console
port on the back of the switch. This port is a male DB-9 connector,
implemented as a data terminal equipment (DTE) connection. Tighten
the retaining screws on the cable to secure it on the connector.
Connect the other end of the cable to a PC running terminal emulation
software. e.g Hyper Terminal.
2. Make sure the settings of your terminal emulation software as follows:
a) Choose the appropriate serial port number
b) Set the data baud rate to 9600
c) Set the data format to no parity, 8 data bits and 1 stop bit
d) No flow control
e) Set VT1000 for emulation mode

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3.3.2 Setting up through the Web interface
To successfully connect your PC to the switch, your PC must a valid IP in your
network. Contact your network administrator to obtain a valid IP for the switch.
If you wish to change the default IP address of the switch, follow section 3.3.1
to change the IP address. Since the switch does not support DHCP client
function, a valid static IP for the switch is necessary to use Web interface.
1. It is not necessary to login Web interface at the first time to use Web
interface because the default configuration for Web access
authentication is disabled. To secure the system configuration, please
enable the authentication function at the “Administration” page under
“System” category. Skip step 2 if the authentication is disabled.
2. At any PC connected to the network that the switch can access , open
your Web browser (Internet Explorer), and type the following URL in the
address/location box, and press <Enter>:
http://192.168.1.1
This is the factory default IP address of the switch.
A login screen appears, as shown in Figure 2.
Figure 2. Login Screen