Compex SXP2224WM User manual

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© Copyright 2005 Compex Systems Pte Ltd
All Rights Reserved
This document contains information, which is protected by copyright. Reproduction, adaptation
or translation without prior permission is prohibited, except as allowed under the copyright
laws.
Trademark Information
Compex®, ReadyLINK®and MicroHub®are registered trademarks of Compex, Inc. Microsoft
Windows and the Windows logo are the trademarks of Microsoft Corp. NetWare is the
registered trademark of Novell Inc. All other brand and product names are trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective owners.
Notice: Copyrights © 2005 by Compex, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction, adaptation, or
translation without prior permission of Compex, Inc. is prohibited, except as allowed under the
copyright laws.
Manual Revision by Ong
Manual Number: U-0374-V1.2C Version 1.2, February 2005
Disclaimer
Compex, Inc. provides this manual without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied,
including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular
purpose. Compex, Inc. may make improvements and/or changes to the product and/or
specifications of the product described in this manual, without prior notice. Compex, Inc will
not be liable for any technical inaccuracies or typographical errors found in this guide. Changes
are periodically made to the information contained herein and will be incorporated into later
versions of the manual. The information contained is subject to change without prior notice.
Your Feedback
We value your feedback. If you find any errors in this user’s manual, or if you have suggestions
on improving, we would like to hear from you. Please contact us at:
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FCC NOTICE
This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This device generates, uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this device does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Connect the computer into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
• Increase the separation between the computer and receiver.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the grantee of this device
could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
FCC Compliance Statement: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation
is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Declaration of Conformity
Compex, Inc. declares the following:
Product Name: Compex 24-Port 10/100 + 1 Modular Exp. Slot Web-managed Switch
Model No: SXP2224WM conforms to the following Product Standards:
This device complies with the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (89/336/EEC) issued by
the Commission of the European Community.
Electromagnetic Interference (Conduction and Radiation): EN 55022 (CISPR 22)
Electromagnetic Immunity: EN 55024 (IEC61000-4-2,3,4,5,6,8,11)
Power Line Harmonics: EN 61000-3-2 (IEC610000-3-2)
Power Line Flicker: EN 61000-3-3 (IEC610000-3-3)
Product Safety: EN 60950 (IEC60950)
Therefore, this product is in conformity with the following regional standards: FCC Class A ⎯
following the provisions of FCC Part 15 directive; CE Mark ⎯following the provisions of the
EC directive.
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

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Technical Support Information
The warranty information and registration form are found in the Quick Install Guide.
For technical support, you may contact Compex or its subsidiaries. For your convenience, you
may also seek technical assistance from the local distributor, or from the authorized
dealer/reseller that you have purchased this product from. For technical support by email, write
to [email protected].
Refer to the table below for the nearest Technical Support Centers:
Technical Support Centers
Contact the technical support center that services your location.
U.S.A., Canada, Latin America and South America
Write
Compex, Inc.
840 Columbia Street, Suite B,
Brea, CA92821, USA
Call
Fax
Tel:
Tel:
Fax:
[phone] (8 a.m.-5 p.m. Pacific time)
[phone] (Ext.122 Technical Support)
[phone] Europe
Write
ReadyLINK Networktechnology GmbH
Albert Einstein Straβe 34/M21
63322 Rödermark, Germany
Call
Fax
Tel:
Fax:
+49 (0) 6074 - 98017 (8 a.m.-5 p.m. local time)
+49 (0) 6074 - 90668
Email: [email protected]
Asia, Australia, New Zealand, Middle East
and the rest of the World
Write
Compex Systems Pte Ltd
135, Joo Seng Road #08-01, PM Industrial Building
Singapore 368363
Call
Fax
Tel:
Tel:
Fax:
(65) 6286-1805 (8 a.m.-5 p.m. local time)
(65) 6286-2086 (Ext.199 Technical Support)
(65) 6283-8337
Internet
access/ E-mail:
FTPsite: [e-mail]
ftp.compex.com.sg
Website: http://www.cpx.com or http://www.compex.com.sg

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About This Document
The product described in this document, Compex Web Management Switch Series, Compex
SXP2224WM is a licensed product of Compex Systems Pte Ltd. This document contains
instructions for installing, configuring and using Compex SXP2224WM. It also gives an
overview of the key applications and the networking concepts with respect to the product.
This documentation is for both Network Administrators and the end user who possesses some
basic knowledge in the networking structure and protocols.
It makes a few assumptions that the host computer has already been installed with TCP/IP and
already up & running and accessing the Internet. Procedures for Windows
95/98/2000/XP/ME/NT operating systems are included in this document. However, for other
operating system, you may need to refer to your operating system’s documentation for
networking.
How to Use this Document
The document is written in such a way that you as a user will find it convenient to find specific
information pertaining to the product. It comprises of chapters that explain in details on the
installation and configuration of Compex SXP2224WM.
Firmware
This manual is written based on Firmware version 4.23.
Conventions
In this document, special conventions are used to help and present the information clearly. The
Compex 24-Port 10/100 + 1 Modular Exp. Slot Web-managed Switch is often referred to as
Compex SXP2224WM in this document. Below is a list of conventions used throughout.
NOTE
This section will consist of important features or instructions
CAUTION
This section concerns risk of injury, system damage or loss of data
WARNING
This section concerns risk of severe injury
References on Menu Command, Push Button, Radio Button, LED and Label appear in Bold.
For example, “Click on the “Ok” button”

Table of Contents
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Copyrights © 2005 Compex Systems Pte Ltd..................................................................................i
Trademark Information.....................................................................................................................i
Disclaimer ........................................................................................................................................i
Your Feedback..................................................................................................................................i
FCC NOTICE..................................................................................................................................ii
Declaration of Conformity...............................................................................................................ii
Technical Support Information.......................................................................................................iv
About This Document .....................................................................................................................v
How to Use this Document..............................................................................................................v
Firmware .........................................................................................................................................v
Conventions.....................................................................................................................................v
Chapter 1 Product Overview.................................................................................... 1
1.1 Introduction............................................................................................................................1
1.2 Features and Benefits.............................................................................................................1
1.3 Panel Views............................................................................................................................3
1.4 Panel Features........................................................................................................................4
1.5 Specifications.........................................................................................................................5
Chapter 2 Getting Started ........................................................................................ 7
2.1 Packaging Content .................................................................................................................7
2.2 Setup Considerations..............................................................................................................7
2.2.1 Software Requirements..............................................................................................7
2.2.2 Hardware Requirements ............................................................................................7
Chapter 3 Network Applications.............................................................................. 8
3.1 Small workgroup....................................................................................................................8
3.2 Segment Bridge......................................................................................................................9
Chapter 4 Hardware Installation........................................................................... 10
4.1 Desktop installation..............................................................................................................10
4.2 Rack installation...................................................................................................................11
4.3 Installation of Expansion Module ........................................................................................12
4.3.1 Removal of Expansion Module................................................................................13
4.4 Connecting Console cable to Compex SXP2224WM ..........................................................13
4.4.1 Configure Hyper Terminal Program........................................................................13

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Chapter 5 Access to Web Interface........................................................................ 14
5.1 Configuration on PC settings ...............................................................................................14
5.2 Configuration of Compex SXP2224WM using Web-based Interface..................................15
5.2.1 Login to Web Browser Interface..............................................................................15
Chapter 6 Configure Compex SXP2224WM using Web Interface..................... 18
6.1 Port Status............................................................................................................................18
6.2 Port Configuration................................................................................................................19
6.3 Trunk Configuration.............................................................................................................20
6.3.1 Examples on Port Trunking.....................................................................................21
6.4 Virtual LAN Configuration..................................................................................................23
6.4.1 Example on PortBased VLAN.................................................................................23
6.5 Port Monitoring Configuration.............................................................................................28
6.5.1 Examples on Port Monitoring..................................................................................28
6.6 QoS Configuration ...............................................................................................................30
6.7 Bandwidth Control...............................................................................................................32
Chapter 7 Miscellaneous Operation....................................................................... 33
7.1 Advanced Switch Configuration ..........................................................................................33
7.2 Password Setting..................................................................................................................34
7.2.1 Retrieval of password ..............................................................................................34
7.3 Backup & Restore Settings...................................................................................................35
7.4 Restore System Default Setting............................................................................................35
7.5 Reboot System .....................................................................................................................36
7.6 System Information..............................................................................................................36
7.7 IP Configuration...................................................................................................................37
7.8 Technical Support ................................................................................................................37
7.9 Logout..................................................................................................................................37

Chapter 1 Product Overview
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Chapter 1 Product Overview
1.1 Introduction
The Compex SXP2224WM is a 24-ports 10/100 Mbps + 1 modular slot web-managed
switch that offers fiber or copper-based gigabit connectivity through its expansion
modules. The SXP222WM comes with enhanced features that can be catered for
today’s most demanding Ethernet-based switching applications. It is the most ideal
workgroup switch for any small and medium enterprises.
1.2 Features and Benefits
Compex SXP2224WM is designed with the following features:
• 1 modular port for 1000Base-T or 1000Base-FX
Compex SXP2224WM is designed with an expansion slot which supports 2
types of optional modules: 2 Gigabit Copper Module and 1000T Gigabit Copper
+ 1 GBIC slot.
• Web-based Management Interface
Compex SXP2224WM is embedded with a HTTP server, facilitating a simple
configuration process with a user-friendly web-based interface. Simply connect
Compex SXP2224WM to a workstation and configure the switch for your
network via a Java-enabled web browser.
Through the management interface, you can also change the transmission mode
of all ports on Compex SXP2224WM switch. This means that you can change
the operating mode of any port to 10 Base-T half duplex, 10 Base-T full duplex,
100 Base-TX half duplex, 100 Base-TX full duplex or N-way Auto-negotiation
at any time.
• Port Trunking increases cascading bandwidth
Up to 7 groups may be defined for Port Trunking, delivering up to 800Mbps
cascading bandwidth between two switches.

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• Port Mirroring for monitoring purposes
This function allows you to set up a ‘mirror’ port on any specified port/s, such
that you can monitor the traffics of the monitored port/s without intervening
them. In effect, the traffics on the monitored port/s are replicated on the mirror
port, such that you can use a protocol analyzer to analyze the traffic for specific
problem.
• Port Priority for traffic prioritization (QoS)
Compex SXP224WM supports first come first serve basis. You can set the port
priority according to the types of operations you are working in.
• Bandwidth Control for limiting network bandwidth
Bandwidth control allows you to specify the maximum line bandwidth that a
particular transfer operation can use, so that it can be carried out at low priority
in the background without interfering any users or network applications. It is
ideally suitable for interactive network users.
• Virtual LAN (VLAN)
Compex SXP2224WM can support both port-based and 802.1Q VLANs. It
allows network administrator to separate the network into a few segments by
defining which port belong to which VLAN segment. This can effectively
control broadcast and multi-cast packet flooding the network. This not only
improves the network performance, but also provides security between
workgroups.

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1.3 Panel Views
Figure 1.3a Front Panel View of Compex SXP2224WM
Figure 1.3b Front Panel View of Compex SXP2224WM (Section #1)
Figure 1.3c Front Panel View of Compex SXP2224WM (Section #2)
Figure 1.3d Back Panel View of Compex SXP2224WM
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