Cisco SFE1000P - Small Business Managed Switch Instruction Manual

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SFE1000P 8-port 10/100 Ethernet Switch with PoE
Administration Guide
SFE1000P 8-PORT 10/100 ETHERNET SWITCH WITH POE ADMINISTRATION GUIDE
SFE1000P 8-port 10/100 Ethernet Switch with
PoE Administration Guide
March 2008

© Copyright 2008, Cisco Systems, Inc.
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Document Revision History
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1.0 March 2008 Initial release

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Contents
Chapter 1: Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Audience 1
Purpose 1
Organization 1
Chapter 2: Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Starting the Application 3
Understanding the Interface 5
Device Representation 6
Using the Linksys Management Buttons 7
Using Screen and Table Options 7
Adding Device Information 7
Modifying Device Information 8
Deleting Device Information 8
Resetting the Device 9
Logging Off The Device 9
Chapter 3: Managing Device Information . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Understanding the Device Zoom View 10
Defining General System Information 11
Resetting the Device 11
Chapter 4: Managing Power-over-Ethernet Devices . . . . . . . . 13
Defining PoE Settings 13
Chapter 5: Configuring Device Security . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Passwords Management 15
Modifying the Local User Settings 17
Defining Authentication 17
Defining Authentication Profiles 18
Modify the Authentication Profile 19
Mapping Authentication Profiles 19
Defining TACACS+ 20
Modifying TACACS+ Settings 22
Defining RADIUS 22
Modifying RADIUS Server Settings 24
Defining Access Method 24
Defining Access Profiles 24
Defining Profile Rules 26
Modifying Profile Rules 28
Defining Traffic Control 29
Defining Storm Control 29
Modifying Storm Control 30
Defining Port Security 30
Modifying Port Security 31

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Defining 802.1x 32
Defining Port Authentication 33
Modifying 8021X Security 34
Defining Multiple Hosts 35
Modifying Multiple Host Settings 35
Defining Authenticated Host 36
Defining Access Control 36
Defining MAC Based ACL 37
Adding Rule to MAC Based ACL 38
Defining IP Based ACL 38
Adding an IP Based Rule 40
Defining ACL Binding 40
Modifying ACL Binding 41
Defining DoS Prevention 41
Global Settings 42
Defining Martian Addresses 42
Chapter 6: Configuring Device Interfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Defining Port Settings 44
Modifying Port Settings 44
Defining LAG Management 45
Modifying LAG Membership 47
Defining LAG Settings 48
Configuring LACP 49
Modify LACP Parameter Settings 50
Chapter 7: Configuring VLANs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Defining VLAN Properties 52
Modifying VLANs 53
Defining VLAN Membership 53
Modifying VLAN Membership 54
Defining Interface Settings 54
Modifying VLAN Interface Settings 55
Configuring GVRP Settings 55
Modifying GVRP Settings 56
Defining VLAN Protocol Group 57
Modifying Protocol Groups 58
Defining VLAN Protocol Port 58
Chapter 8: Configuring IP Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Domain Name System 60
Defining DNS Server 60
Mapping DNS Hosts 62
Configuring Layer 2IP Addresses 63
Configuring IP Addressing 63
Defining IP Interfaces 63

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Enabling ARP 64
Modifying ARP Settings 65
Chapter 9: Defining Address Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Defining Static Addresses 66
Defining Dynamic Addresses 67
Chapter 10: Configuring Multicast Forwarding . . . . . . . . . 69
IGMP Snooping 69
Modifying IGMP Snooping 70
Defining Multicast Bridging Groups 70
Modifying a Multicast Group 72
Defining Multicast Forwarding 72
Modifying Multicast Forwarding 73
Chapter 11: Configuring Spanning Tree . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Defining STP Properties 75
Defining Interface Settings 76
Modifying Interface Settings 77
Defining Rapid Spanning Tree 78
Modifying RTSP 79
Defining Multiple Spanning Tree 79
Defining MSTP Properties 80
Mapping MSTP Instances to VLAN 81
Defining MSTP Instance Settings 82
Defining MSTP Interface Settings 83
Chapter 12: Configuring SNMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Configuring SNMP Security 86
Defining the SNMP Engine ID 86
Defining SNMP Views 87
Defining SNMP Users 88
Modifying SNMP Users 89
Define SNMP Groups 89
Modifying SNMP Group Profile Settings 90
Defining SNMP Communities 91
Modifying SNMP Community Settings 92
Defining Trap Management 93
Defining Trap Settings 93
Configuring Station Management 93
Modifying SNMP Notifications Settings 96
Defining SNMP Filter Settings 96
Chapter 13: Configuring Quality of Service . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Defining General Settings 99
Defining CoS 100

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Modifying Interface Priorities 100
Defining Queue 101
Mapping CoS to Queue 101
Mapping DSCP to Queue 102
Configuring Bandwidth 103
Defining Advanced Mode 104
Configuring DSCP Mapping 105
Defining Class Mapping 106
Defining Aggregate Policer 107
Modifying QoS Aggregate Policer 108
Configuring Policy Table 109
Modifying the QoS Policy Profile 110
Defining Policy Binding 111
Modifying QoS Policy Binding Settings 112
Defining QoS Basic Mode 112
Chapter 14: Managing System Files . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
File Management Overview 114
File Management 115
Firmware Upgrade 115
Save Configuration 116
Copy Files 117
Active Image 118
Chapter 15: Managing System Logs . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Enabling System Logs 119
Viewing the Device Memory Logs 121
Clearing Message Logs 121
Viewing the Flash Logs 122
Clearing Message Logs 122
Viewing Remote Logs 123
Modify Syslog Server Settings 124
Chapter 16: Configuring System Time . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Defining System Time 125
Defining SNTP Settings 126
Defining SNTP Authentication 127
Chapter 17: Viewing Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Viewing Ethernet Statistics 128
Defining Ethernet Interface 128
Resetting Interface Statistics Counters 129
Viewing Etherlike Statistics 129
Resetting Etherlike Statistics Counters 129
Viewing GVRP Statistics 130
Resetting GVRP Statistics Counters 130

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Viewing EAP Statistics 131
Managing RMON Statistics 132
Viewing RMON Statistics 132
Resetting RMON Statistics Counters 132
Configuring RMON History 133
Defining RMON History Control 133
Modify History Control Settings 134
Viewing the RMON History Table 134
Configuring RMON Events 135
Defining RMON Events Control 135
Modify Event Control Settings 136
Viewing the RMON Events Logs 137
Defining RMON Alarms 137
Modify RMON Alarm Settings 139
Chapter 18: Managing Device Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . 140
Viewing Integrated Cable Tests 140
Performing Optical Tests 141
Configuring Port Mirroring 142
Modifying Port Mirroring 143
Defining CPU Utilization 143
Appendix A: Console Interface Configuration . . . . . . . . . 144
Overview 144
Configuring the HyperTerminal Application 144
Connecting to the SFE1000P through a Telnet Session 147
Appendix B: Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
US/Canada Contacts 148
EU Contacts 148
Appendix C: Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
LIMITED WARRANTY 149
Exclusions and Limitations 149
Obtaining Warranty Service 150
Technical Support 151
Appendix D: Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Federal Communications Commission Interference Statement 152
Industry Canada Statement 152
Règlement d’Industry Canada 153
EC Declaration of Conformity (Europe) 153
User Information for Consumer Products Covered by EU Directive 2002/96/EC on
Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) 153
Appendix E: Environmental Specifications . . . . . . . . . . 161

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Appendix F: Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Meaning of the Warning Symbol 162
General Safety Information 162
Appendix G: Software License Agreement . . . . . . . . . . 164
Software in Linksys Products: 164
Software Licenses: 164
Schedule 1 Linksys Software License Agreement 164
Schedule 2 166
Schedule 3 171

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Audience
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Audience
This publication is designed for people who have some experience installing networking equipment
such as routers, hubs, servers, and switches. We assume the person installing and troubleshooting
the SFE1000P is familiar with electronic circuitry and wiring practices and has experience as an
electronic or electromechanical technician.
Purpose
This guide documents the features of the Linksys Business Series SFE1000P Gigabit Ethernet Switch
(SFE1000P). It describes the administration of the SFE1000P, explains how to install the SFE1000P,
and provides configuration information.
Organization
This guide is organized into the following chapters:
• Chapter 2, "Getting Started,"is an introduction to the user interface.
• Chapter 3, "Managing Device Information,"provides information for defining both basic
and advanced system information.
• Chapter 4, "Managing Power-over-Ethernet Devices,"describes configuring PoE settings.
• Chapter 5, "Configuring Device Security,"describes password management, defining
authentication, access method, traffic control, 802.1x protocols, access control, and Denial
of service prevention.
• Chapter 6, "Configuring Device Interfaces,"describes defining port settings, LAG
management, LAG settings, and configuring LACP.
• Chapter 7, "Configuring VLANs," provides information for defining VLAN properties,
VLAN memberships, interface settings, and GVRP settings.
• Chapter 8, "Configuring IP Information," provides information for defining device IP
addresses.
• Chapter 9, "Defining Address Tables," contains information for defining both static and
dynamic Forwarding Database entries.
• Chapter 10, "Configuring Multicast Forwarding," contains information on configuring
IGMP snooping, defining multicast bridging groups, and multicast forwarding.
• Chapter 11, "Configuring Spanning Tree," contains information on configuring Spanning
Tree Protocol with classic STP, Rapid STP, and Multiple STP.
• Chapter 12, "Configuring SNMP," describes how to configure SNMP security and define
trap management.

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• Chapter 13, "Configuring Quality of Service," shows how to define Quality of Service
general settings, advanced mode settings, and basic mode settings. It also describes
configuring policy tables.
• Chapter 14, "Managing System Files," describes working with file management, logs, and
diagnostics.
• Chapter 15, "Managing System Logs," shows how to enable system logs, view device
memory logs, flash logs, and remote logs.
• Chapter 16, "Configuring System Time," provides information for configuring the system
time, and includes defining system time, SNTP settings, and SNTP authentication.
• Chapter 17, "Viewing Statistics," describes viewing and managing device statistics for
RMON, interfaces, GVRP, EAP, and Etherlike statistics.
• Chapter 18, "Managing Device Diagnostics," contains information for configuring port
mirroring, running cable tests, and viewing device operational information.
• Appendix B, "Contacts," is a listing of support resources and contact information for such.
• Appendix C, "Warranty Information," is the Linksys warranty.

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Getting Started
This section provides an introduction to the user interface, and includes the following topics:
• Starting the Application
• Understanding the Interface
• Using the Linksys Management Buttons
• Using Screen and Table Options
• Resetting the Device
• Logging Off The Device
The following diagram illustrates how the SFE1000P fits into your network.
Starting the Application
This section contains information for starting the Linksys User Interface.
To open the User Interface:
1. Open a web browser.
2. Enter the device’s IP address in the address bar and press Enter. An "Enter Network Password
Page" opens:
NOTE: By default, the IP address of the device is assigned
dynamically. The IP address can be changed.
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Enter Network Password Page
3. Enter a user name and password. The default user name is "admin". The device is not
configured with a default password, and can be configured without entering a password.
Passwords are both case sensitive and alpha-numeric.
4. Click Login The Embedded Web System Home Page opens:
NOTE: If you have logged in automatically via the Service
Router user interface, the Tree and Device views appear
and allow you to navigate through the various areas of
the web interface. However, the following page will
appear within the frame provided by the Service Router
user interface.

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Embedded Web System Home Page
Understanding the Interface
The following table lists the interface components with their corresponding numbers:
Interface Components
Component Description
1 Tree View The Tree View provides easy navigation through the configurable
device features.The main branches expand to provide the subfeatures.
2 Device View The device view provides information about device ports, current
configuration and status, table information, and feature
components.The device view also displays other device information
and dialog boxes for configuring parameters.
3 Table Area The Table area enables navigating through the different device
features. Click the tabs to view all the components under a specific
feature.
4 EWS Information The EWS information tabs provide access to the online help, contains
information about the EWS.

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Linksys User Interface Components
This section provides the following additional information:
•Device Representation — Provides an explanation of the Linksys user interface buttons, including both
management buttons and task icons.
•Using the Linksys Management Buttons — Provides instructions for adding, modifying, and deleting
device parameters.
Device Representation
The Linksys home page displays a graphical representation of the device:
Device Representation
The Linksys home page contains a graphical SFE1000 and SFE1000P front panel illustration.

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Using the Linksys Management Buttons
Device Management buttons and icons provide an easy method of configuring device information,
and include the following:
Device Management Buttons
Using Screen and Table Options
Linksys contains screens and tables for configuring devices. This section contains the following
topics:
•AddingDeviceInformation
• Modifying Device Information
• Deleting Device Information
Adding Device Information
User defined information can be added to specific EWS pages, by opening a new Add page. To
add information to tables or EWS pages:
Button Name Button Description
Apply Applies changes to the device.
Clear Counters Clears statistic counters
Clear Logs Clears log files
Add Opens an Add page
Delete Removes entries from tables
Reset Resets the settlings of a selected
port to the default settings
Test Performs cable tests immediately.

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1. Open an EWS page.
2. Click the Add button. An add page opens, for example, the Add SNTP Server Page:
Add SNTP Server
3. Define the fields.
4. Click Apply. The configuration information is saved, and the device is updated.
Modifying Device Information
1. Open the EWS page.
2. Select a table entry.
3. Click the Edit Button. A Modify page opens, for example, the Interface Priority Page opens:
Edit Interface Priority
4. Define the fields.
5. Click Apply. The fields are modified, and the information is saved to the device.
Deleting Device Information
1. Open the EWS page.
2. Select a table row.
3. Check the Remove checkbox.

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4. Click the Delete button. The information is deleted, and the device is updated.
Resetting the Device
The Reset page enables the device to be reset from a remote location. Save all changes to the
Running Configuration file before resetting the device. This prevents the current device configuration
from being lost. To reset the device:
1. Click System > General > Reset. The Reset page opens.
Reset Page
2. Click the Reset button. The device is reset, and a prompt for a user name and password is
displayed.
3. Enter a user name and password to reconnect to the Web Interface, if the device is not part of a
full Linksys One system. If the device is part of a Linksys One system, login is automatically done
from the Service Router.
Logging Off The Device
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Understanding the Device Zoom View
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Managing Device Information
This section provides information for defining both basic and advanced system information. This
section contains the following topics:
• Understanding the Device Zoom View
• Defining General System Information
• Resetting the Device
Understanding the Device Zoom View
The Zoom Page is the main window used for viewing the device. To open the Zoom Page:
Click the System > System Management > Zoom. The Zoom Page opens:
Zoom Page
The Zoom Page contains the following port indicators:
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Defining General System Information
The System Information Page contains parameters for configuring general device information.
1. Click the System > System Management > System Information. The System Information Page
opens:
System Information Page
2. Enter information into the appropriate fields and press Apply.
Resetting the Device
The Reset page enables the device to be reset from a remote location. Save all changes to the
Startup Configuration file before resetting the device. This prevents the current device configuration
from being lost.
To reset the device:
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Reset Page
2. Click the Reset button.
3. Enter a user name and password to reconnect to the Web Interface. If the device is part of a
Linksys One system, login is automatically done from the Service Router.