D-Link DGS-1210/ME series User manual

Table of Contents DGS-1210 series Metro Ethernet Managed Switch User Manual
Table of Contents
Table of Contents ............................................................................................................................................. i
About This Guide............................................................................................................................................. 1
Terms/Usage.................................................................................................................................................. 1
Copyright and Trademarks ............................................................................................................................ 1
1 Product Introduction................................................................................................................................... 2
Switch Description.......................................................................................................................................... 2
Front Panel Description.................................................................................................................................. 2
LED Indicators................................................................................................................................................ 3
Rear Panel Description.................................................................................................................................. 4
Side Panel Description................................................................................................................................... 5
Gigabit Fiber Ports......................................................................................................................................... 5
2 Hardware Installation .................................................................................................................................. 7
Step 1: Unpacking.......................................................................................................................................... 7
Step 2: Switch Installation.............................................................................................................................. 7
Desktop or Shelf Installation....................................................................................................................... 7
Rack Installation......................................................................................................................................... 7
Step 3 – Plugging in the AC Power Cord....................................................................................................... 8
Power Failure ............................................................................................................................................. 9
3 Getting Started............................................................................................................................................. 6
Management Options..................................................................................................................................... 6
Using Web-based Management .................................................................................................................... 6
Supported Web Browsers .......................................................................................................................... 6
Connecting to the Switch............................................................................................................................ 6
Login Web-based Management................................................................................................................. 6
Web-based Management............................................................................................................................... 7
4 Configuration ............................................................................................................................................... 8
Web-based Management............................................................................................................................... 8
Tool Bar > Save Menu ................................................................................................................................... 9
Save Configuration..................................................................................................................................... 9
Save Log .................................................................................................................................................... 9
Tool Bar > Tool Menu .................................................................................................................................... 9
Reset System............................................................................................................................................. 9
Reboot Device............................................................................................................................................ 9
Configuration Backup & Restore.............................................................................................................. 10
Firmware Backup & Upgrade................................................................................................................... 10
Tool Bar > Online Help................................................................................................................................. 11
Function Tree............................................................................................................................................... 11
Device Information.................................................................................................................................... 12
System > System Settings ....................................................................................................................... 13
System > Firmware Information ............................................................................................................... 14
System > IPv6 System Settings............................................................................................................... 14
System > IPv6 Route Settings.................................................................................................................. 15
System > IPv6 Neighbor Settings ............................................................................................................ 15
System > DHCP Auto Configuration ........................................................................................................ 16
System > Trap Settings............................................................................................................................ 16
System > Port Configuration > Port Settings ........................................................................................... 17
System > Port Configuration > Port Description ...................................................................................... 17
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System > Port Configuration > Port Error Disabled ................................................................................. 18
System > SNMP Settings > SNMP Global State ..................................................................................... 18
System > SNMP Settings > SNMP User Table........................................................................................ 19
System > SNMP Settings > SNMP Group Table ..................................................................................... 19
System > SNMP Settings > SNMP View Table ....................................................................................... 20
System > SNMP Settings > SNMP Community Table............................................................................. 20
System > SNMP Settings > SNMP Host Table........................................................................................ 21
System > SNMP Settings > SNMP Engine ID ......................................................................................... 21
System > SNMP Settings > SNMP Trap Settings.................................................................................... 21
System > User Accounts.......................................................................................................................... 22
System > MAC Address Aging Time........................................................................................................ 22
System > ARP Aging Time Settings......................................................................................................... 22
System > PPPoE Circuit ID Insertion Settings......................................................................................... 23
System > Web Settings............................................................................................................................ 23
System > Telnet Settings ......................................................................................................................... 23
System > Password Encryption................................................................................................................ 24
System > Ping Test .................................................................................................................................. 24
System > MAC Notification Settings ........................................................................................................ 24
System > System Log Configuration > System Log Settings .................................................................. 25
System > System Log Configuration > System Log Server..................................................................... 25
System > Time Profile.............................................................................................................................. 26
System > Power Saving........................................................................................................................... 26
System > IEEE802.3az EEE Settings...................................................................................................... 27
System > SMTP Service > SMTP Server Settings .................................................................................. 27
System > SMTP Service > SMTP Service............................................................................................... 28
System > D-Link Discover Protocol Settings............................................................................................ 28
Configuration > Jumbo Frame.................................................................................................................. 29
Configuration > 802.1Q VLAN.................................................................................................................. 29
Configuration > 802.1Q Management VLAN............................................................................................ 31
Configuration > VLAN Status ................................................................................................................... 32
Configuration > MAC-based VLAN Settings ............................................................................................ 32
Configuration > GVRP Settings................................................................................................................ 32
Configuration > GVRP Timer Settings ..................................................................................................... 33
Configuration > QinQ > QinQ Settings..................................................................................................... 34
Configuration > QinQ > VLAN Translation CVID Entry Settings.............................................................. 35
Configuration > 802.1v Protocol VLAN > 802.1v Protocol Group Settings..............................................35
Configuration > 802.1v Protocol VLAN > 802.1v Protocol VLAN Settings............................................... 36
Configuration > VLAN Trunk Settings ...................................................................................................... 36
Configuration > Link Aggregation > Port Trunkings................................................................................. 36
Configuration > Link Aggregation > LACP Port Settings.......................................................................... 37
Configuration > BPDU Protection Settings............................................................................................... 38
Configuration > IGMP Snooping > IGMP Snooping................................................................................. 39
Configuration > IGMP Snooping > IGMP Access Control Settings..........................................................40
Configuration > IGMP Snooping > ISM VLAN Settings ........................................................................... 41
Configuration > IGMP Snooping > Host Table......................................................................................... 42
Configuration > IGMP Snooping > IP Multicast Profile Settings .............................................................. 42
Configuration > IGMP Snooping > Limited Multicast Range Settings...................................................... 42
Configuration > IGMP Snooping > Max Multicast Group Settings...........................................................43
Configuration > MLD Snooping > MLD Snooping Settings...................................................................... 43
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Configuration > MLD Snooping > MLD Host Table.................................................................................. 44
Configuration > Port Mirroring.................................................................................................................. 44
Configuration > Loopback Detection........................................................................................................ 45
Configuration > SNTP Settings > Time Settings...................................................................................... 46
Configuration > SNTP Settings > TimeZone Settings.............................................................................. 46
Configuration > DHCP/BOOTP Relay > DHCP/BOOTP Relay Global Settings...................................... 47
Configuration > DHCP/BOOTP Relay > DHCP/BOOTP Relay Interface Settings .................................. 48
Configuration > DHCP Local Relay Settings............................................................................................ 49
Configuration > DHCPv6 Relay Settings.................................................................................................. 49
Configuration > Spanning Tree > STP Bridge Global Settings................................................................ 50
Configuration > Spanning Tree > STP Port Settings ............................................................................... 52
Configuration > Spanning Tree > MST Configuration Identification......................................................... 53
Configuration > Spanning Tree > STP Instance Settings ........................................................................ 53
Configuration > Spanning Tree > MSTP Port Information ....................................................................... 54
Configuration > Ethernet OAM > Ethernet OAM Port Settings ................................................................ 54
Configuration > Ethernet OAM > Ethernet OAM Event Configuration ..................................................... 55
Configuration > DULD > DULD Port Settings .......................................................................................... 56
Configuration > Multicast Forwarding & Filtering > Multicast Forwarding................................................56
Configuration > Multicast Forwarding & Filtering > Multicast Filtering..................................................... 57
QoS > Traffic Control................................................................................................................................ 57
QoS > Bandwidth Control......................................................................................................................... 58
QoS > CoS Scheduling Mechanism......................................................................................................... 59
QoS > CoS Output Scheduling ................................................................................................................ 59
QoS > 802.1p Default Priority................................................................................................................... 60
QoS > 802.1p User Priority ...................................................................................................................... 60
QoS > DSCP Priority Settings.................................................................................................................. 60
QoS > Priority Settings............................................................................................................................. 61
RMON > RMON Basic Settings................................................................................................................ 61
RMON > RMON Ethernet Statistics Configuration................................................................................... 62
RMON > RMON History Control Configuration........................................................................................ 62
RMON > RMON Alarm Configuration ...................................................................................................... 62
RMON > RMON Event Configuration....................................................................................................... 63
Security > Trusted Host............................................................................................................................ 64
Security > Safeguard Engine.................................................................................................................... 64
Security > ARP Spoofing Prevention ....................................................................................................... 64
Security > Gratuitous ARP ....................................................................................................................... 65
Security > Port Security............................................................................................................................ 66
Security > SSL Settings............................................................................................................................ 66
Security > Smart Binding > Smart Binding Settings................................................................................. 67
Security > Smart Binding > Smart Binding............................................................................................... 68
Security > Smart Binding > White List...................................................................................................... 69
Security > Smart Binding > Black List...................................................................................................... 69
Security > Smart Binding > DHCP Snooping List .................................................................................... 70
Security > 802.1X > 802.1X Settings ....................................................................................................... 70
Security > 802.1X > 802.1X User............................................................................................................. 72
Security > 802.1X > 802.1X Authentication RADIUS............................................................................... 72
Security > 802.1X > 802.1X Guest VLAN ................................................................................................ 73
Security > MAC Address Table > Static MAC.......................................................................................... 73
Security > MAC Address Table > Dynamic Forwarding Table................................................................. 74
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Security > Access Authentication Control > Authentication Policy Settings ............................................75
Security > Access Authentication Control > Application Authentication Settings .................................... 75
Security > Access Authentication Control > Authentication Server Group .............................................. 75
Security > Access Authentication Control > Authentication Server ......................................................... 76
Security > Access Authentication Control > Login Method Lists.............................................................. 77
Security > Access Authentication Control > Enable Method Lists ........................................................... 78
Security > Access Authentication Control > Local Enable Password Settings........................................ 78
Security > Traffic Segmentation............................................................................................................... 79
Security > DoS Prevention Settings......................................................................................................... 79
Security > DHCP Server Screening > DHCP Server Screening Port Settings........................................ 80
Security > DHCP Server Screening > Filter DHCP Server...................................................................... 80
Security > SSH Settings > SSH Settings ................................................................................................. 80
Security > SSH Settings > SSH Authmode and Algorithm Settings ........................................................ 81
Security > SSH Settings > SSH User Authentication Lists ...................................................................... 82
Security > MAC-based Access Control (MAC) > MAC-based Access Control Settings.......................... 83
Security > MAC-based Access Control (MAC) > MAC-based Access Control Local Settings ................84
Security > MAC-based Access Control (MAC) > MAC-based Access Control Authentication State ...... 84
Security > Web-based Access Control (WAC) > WAC Global Settings................................................... 85
Security > Web-based Access Control (WAC) > WAC User Settings .....................................................85
Security > Web-based Access Control (WAC) > WAC Port Settings ...................................................... 86
Security > Web-based Access Control (WAC) > WAC Authentication State........................................... 86
Monitoring > Statistics.............................................................................................................................. 87
Monitoring > Session Table...................................................................................................................... 87
Monitoring > CPU Utilization .................................................................................................................... 88
Monitoring > Memory Utilization............................................................................................................... 88
Monitoring > Port Utilization ..................................................................................................................... 89
Monitoring > Packet Size.......................................................................................................................... 90
Monitoring > Packets > Transmitted (TX) ................................................................................................ 91
Monitoring > Packets > Received (RX).................................................................................................... 92
Monitoring > Packets > UMB Cast (RX)................................................................................................... 94
Monitoring > Errors > Received (RX)....................................................................................................... 95
Monitoring > Errors > Transmitted (TX).................................................................................................... 96
Monitoring > Cable Diagnostics ............................................................................................................... 98
Monitoring > System Log.......................................................................................................................... 99
Monitoring > Browse ARP Table.............................................................................................................. 99
Monitoring > Ethernet OAM > Browse Ethernet OAM Event Log............................................................ 99
Monitoring > Ethernet OAM > Browse Ethernet OAM Statistics............................................................ 100
Monitoring > IGMP Snooping > IGMP Snooping Group ........................................................................ 100
Monitoring > IGMP Snooping > IGMP Snooping Host........................................................................... 101
Monitoring > Port Access Control > RADIUS Authentication................................................................. 101
Monitoring > Port Access Control > RADIUS Account Client ................................................................ 102
ACL > ACL Configuration Wizard........................................................................................................... 103
ACL > Access Profile List....................................................................................................................... 104
ACL > ACL Finder .................................................................................................................................. 105
ACL > CPU Filter Configuration Wizard................................................................................................. 106
ACL > CPU Filter Access Profile List ..................................................................................................... 107
ACL > CPU Filter Finder......................................................................................................................... 108
ACL > ACL Flow Meter........................................................................................................................... 108
PoE > PoE Port Settings (DGS-1210-28P only) .................................................................................... 109
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PoE > PoE System Settings (DGS-1210-28P only)............................................................................... 110
Time-Based PoE > Time Range Settings .............................................................................................. 111
LLDP > LLDP Global Settings................................................................................................................ 112
LLDP > Basic LLDP Port Settings.......................................................................................................... 112
LLDP > 802.1 Extension LLDP Port Settings......................................................................................... 113
LLDP > 802.3 Extension LLDP Port Settings......................................................................................... 114
LLDP > LLDP Management Address Settings....................................................................................... 114
LLDP > LLDP Statistics Table................................................................................................................ 115
LLDP > LLDP Management Address Table........................................................................................... 115
LLDP > LLDP Local Port Table.............................................................................................................. 116
LLDP > LLDP Remote Port Table.......................................................................................................... 117
LLDP > LLDP-MED Settings.................................................................................................................. 118
Appendix A - Ethernet Technology............................................................................................................ 109
Gigabit Ethernet Technology ..................................................................................................................... 109
Fast Ethernet Technology.......................................................................................................................... 109
Switching Technology................................................................................................................................ 109
Appendix B - Ethernet Technology............................................................................................................ 110
Features..................................................................................................................................................... 110
L2 Features ............................................................................................................................................ 110
VLAN ...................................................................................................................................................... 110
L3 Features ............................................................................................................................................ 110
QoS (Quality of Service)......................................................................................................................... 110
Security................................................................................................................................................... 110
OAM ....................................................................................................................................................... 111
Management........................................................................................................................................... 111
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About This Guide
This guide provides instructions to install the D-Link DGS-1210/ME Metro Ethernet Switch and to configure
with HTTP step-by-step.
Note:T
he model you have purchased may
appear slightly different from the illustrations
shown in the document. Refer to the Product
Instruction and Technical Specification sections
for
detailed information about your switch, its
components, network connections, and technical
specifications.
This guide is mainly divided into three parts:
1. Hardware Installation: Step-by-step hardware installation procedures.
2. Getting Started: A startup guide for basic switch installation and settings.
3. Configuration: Information about the function descriptions and configuration settings.
Terms/Usage
In this guide, the term “Switch” (first letter capitalized) refers to DGS-1210/ME Metro Ethernet Switch, and
“switch” (first letter lower case) refers to other Ethernet switches. Some technologies refer to terms “switch”,
“bridge” and “switching hubs” interchangeably, and both are commonly accepted for Ethernet switches.
A NOTE indicates important
information that
helps a better use of the device.
A CAUTION indicates potential property damage
or personal injury.
Copyright and Trademarks
Information in this document is subjected to change without notice.
© 2014 D-Link Corporation. All rights reserved.
Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of D-Link Corporation is strictly
forbidden.
Trademarks used in this text: D-Link and the D-LINK logo are trademarks of D-Link Corporation; Microsoft
and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the
marks and names or their products. D-Link Corporation disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and
trade names other than its own.
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1 Product Introduction
Switch Description
Front Panel Description
LED Indicators
Rear Panel Description
Side Panel Description
Switch Description
The DGS-1210/ME Metro Ethernet Switch is equipped with Copper ports (10/100/1000Mbps) and SFP
ports (1000Mbps) that can be used to attach various networking devices to the network like Computers,
Notebooks, Print Servers, Network Attached Storage devices, IP Cameras, VoIP PBX devices, and other
Switches. The Small Form Factor Portable (SFP) ports can be used together with fiber-optical transceivers in
order to connect various other networking devices, using a fiber-optic connection, to the network at Gigabit
Ethernet speeds over great distances.
This DGS-1210/ME Metro Ethernet Switch provides unsurpassed performance, fault tolerance, scalability,
robust security, standard-based interoperability and impressive technology to future-proof departmental and
enterprise network deployments.
It allows IGMP Snooping and Authentication, QoS, Bandwidth Control, ACL and many security functions. It
can be managed by Web UI, or commands via Telnet.
The DGS-1210/ME Metro Ethernet Switches have different port configuration (10/100/1000Base-T or SFP
ports) that may be used in to uplink various network devices to the Switch, including PCs, hubs and other
switches to provide a gigabit Ethernet uplink in full-duplex mode. The SFP (Small Form Factor Portable)
ports are used with fiber-optical transceiver cabling in order to uplink various other networking devices for a
gigabit link that may span great distances.
Front Panel Description
The front panel of the DGS-1210-20/ME switch consists out of the following:
•16 10/100/1000Mbps Copper Ports
•4 1000Mbps SFP port
•One RJ-45 Console Port
•LEDs for Power, Console, Link/Act for port 1 ~ 20.
Figure 1.1 – DGS-1210-20/ME Front Panel
CAUTION: The MiniGBIC ports should use UL listed
Optical Transceiver product, Rated Laser Class I. 3.3Vdc.
The front panel of the DGS-1210-28/ME switch consists out of the following:
•24 10/100/1000Mbps Copper Ports
•4 1000Mbps SFP port
•One RJ-45 Console Port
•LEDs for Power, Console, Link/Act for port 1 ~ 28
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Figure 1.2 – DGS-1210-28/ME Front Panel
CAUTION: The MiniGBIC ports should use UL listed
Optical Transceiver product, Rated Laser Class I. 3.3Vdc.
The front panel of the DGS-1210-52/ME switch consists out of the following:
•48 10/100/1000Mbps Copper Ports
•4 1000Mbps SFP port
•LEDs for Power, Console, Fan Error , Link/Act for port 1 to 52
Figure 1.3 – DGS-1210-52/ME SERIES Front Panel
CAUTION: The MiniGBIC ports should use UL listed
Optical Transceiver product, Rated Laser Class I. 3.3Vdc.
The front panel of the DGS-1210-28P/ME switch consists out of the following:
•24 10/100/1000Mbps Copper Ports
•4 1000Mbps SFP port
•One RJ-45 Console Port
•LEDs for Power, Console, Fan Error, Pwr Max, Link/Act for port 1 to 28
•Mode:By pressing the Mode button, the Port LED will switch between Link/Act and PoE modes.
Figure 1.4 – DGS-1210-28P/ME Front Panel
CAUTION: The MiniGBIC ports should use UL listed
Optical Transceiver product, Rated Laser Class I. 3.3Vdc.
LED Indicators
The Switch supports LED indicators for Power, Console, Fan, and Link/Act for each port. The following
shows the LED indicators for the DGS-1210/ME Metro Ethernet Switch along with an explanation of each
indicator.
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Figure 1.5 –LED Indicators on DGS-1210/ME SERIES
Location LED Indicative Color Status Description
Per Device
Power Green Solid Light Power on.
Light off Power off.
Console Green
Solid Light Console on.
Blinking POST is in progress.
Light off Console off.
Fan Error Red Solid light
The fan has runtime failure and is
brought offline.
Pwr Max. Red Solid light
The Pwr Max LED lights up when the
Switch reaches the maximum power
budget defined by the administrator
via PoE System Settings page of
Web GUI or the default power budget
of 78 Watts.
LED Per
10/100/1000
Mbps
Copper Port
Link/Act Green/Amber
Solid Green
When there is a secure 1000Mbps
Ethernet connection (or link) at any
of the ports.
Blinking Green
When there is reception or
transmission (i.e. Activity—Act) of
data occurring at a 1000Mbps
Ethernet connected port.
Solid Amber
When there is a secure 10/100Mbps
Ethernet connection (or link) at any
of the ports.
Blinking Amber
When there is reception or
transmission (i.e. Activity—Act) of
data occurring at a 10/100Mbps
Ethernet connected port.
Light off
No link.
PoE Mode
Green
Solid Light
Power feeding
Amber
Solid Light
Error Condition
Off
Solid Off
No Power feeding
LED Per
1000Mbps SFP
Port Link/Act Green
Solid Green
When there is a secure 1000Mbps
Ethernet connection (or link) at any
of the ports.
Blinking Green
When there is reception or
transmission (i.e. Activity—Act) of
data occurring at a 1000Mbps
Ethernet connected port.
Light off
No link.
Rear Panel Description
The rear panel of the Switch contains an AC power connector. The AC power connector is a standard three-
pronged connector that supports the power cord. Plug-in the female connector of the provided power cord
into this socket, and the male side of the cord into a power outlet. The Switch automatically adjusts its power
setting to any supply voltage in the range from 100 to 240 VAC at 50 to 60 Hz. Connect the Kensington-
compatible security lock, at the rear of the switch, to a secure immovable device. Insert the lock into the
notch and turn the key to secure the lock.
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DGS-1210-20/ME
Figure 1.6－DGS-1210-20/ME rear panel
DGS-1210-28/ME
Figure 1.7－DGS-1210-28/ME real panel
DGS-1210-28P/ME
Figure 1.8 －DGS-1210-28P/ME real panel
DGS-1210-52/ME
Figure 1.9 －DGS-1210-52/ME real panel
Figure 1.6 –Rear panel view of the DGS-1210/ME SERIES
Side Panel Description
The left- and right-hand panels of the Switch have heat vents to dissipate heat. Do not block these openings,
and leave at least 6 inches of space at the rear and sides of the Switch for proper ventilation. Be reminded
that without proper heat dissipation and air circulation, system components might overheat, which could lead
to system failure.
Figure 1-10. Side panels of the DGS-1210/ME SERIES
Gigabit Fiber Ports
The DGS-1210/ME Series features support four Small Form Factor Portable (SFP) ports (optional). See the
diagram below to view the two SFP port modules being plugged into the Switch.
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Figure 1-11. Inserting the SFP modules into the Switch
Figure 1-12. Installing the SFP Module
The Switch is equipped with SFP ports, which are to be used with fiber-optical transceiver cabling in order to
uplink various other networking devices for a gigabit link that may span great distances.
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2 Hardware Installation
This chapter provides unpacking and installation information for the D-Link DGS-1210/ME Metro Ethernet
Switch.
Step 1: Unpacking
Open the shipping carton and carefully unpack its contents. Please consult the packing list located in the
User Manual to make sure all items are present and undamaged. If any item is missing or damaged, please
contact your local D-Link reseller for replacement.
One D-Link DGS1210/ME Metro Ethernet Switch
Brown Box
Quick Installation Guide
Master CD
Power Cord
Rack mount kit
Four robber feet
If any item is found missing or damaged, please contact the local reseller for replacement.
Step 2: Switch Installation
For safe switch installation and operation, it is recommended that you:
Visually inspect the power cord to see that it is secured fully to the AC power connector.
Make sure that there is proper heat dissipation and adequate ventilation around the switch.
Do not place heavy objects on the switch.
Desktop or Shelf Installation
When installing the switch on a desktop or shelf, the rubber feet included with the device must be attached
on the bottom at each corner of the device’s base. Allow enough ventilation space between the device and
the objects around it.
Figure 2.1 – Attach the adhesive rubber pads to the bottom
Rack Installation
The switch can be mounted in an EIA standard size 19-inch rack, which can be placed in a wiring closet with
other equipment. To install, attach the mounting brackets to the switch’s side panels (one on each side) and
secure them with the screws provided (please note that these brackets are not designed for palm size
switches).
Figure 2.2 – Attach the mounting brackets to the Switch
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Then, use the screws provided with the equipment rack to mount the switch in the rack.
Figure 2.3 – Mount the Switch in the rack or chassis
Please be aware of following safety Instructions when installing:
A) Elevated Operating Ambient - If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the operating ambient
temperature of the rack environment may be greater than room ambient. Therefore, consideration should be
given to installing the equipment in an environment compatible with the maximum ambient temperature (Tma)
specified by the manufacturer.
B) Reduced Air Flow - Installation of the equipment in a rack should be such that the amount of air flow
required for safe operation of the equipment is not compromised.
C) Mechanical Loading - Mounting of the equipment in the rack should be such that a hazardous condition is
not achieved due to uneven mechanical loading.
D) Circuit Overloading - Consideration should be given to the connection of the equipment to the supply
circuit, and the effect that overloading of the circuits might have on overcurrent protection and supply wiring.
Appropriate consideration of equipment nameplate ratings should be used when addressing this concern.
E) Reliable Earthing - Reliable earthing of rack-mounted equipment should be maintained. Particular
attention should be given to supply connections other than direct connections to the branch circuit (e.g. use
of power strips)."
Step 3 – Plugging in the AC Power Cord
Users may now connect the AC power cord into the rear of the switch and to an electrical outlet (preferably
one that is grounded and surge protected).
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Figure 2.5 – Plugging the switch into an outlet
Power Failure
As a precaution, the switch should be unplugged in case of power failure. When power is resumed, plug the
switch back in.
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3 Getting Started
This chapter introduces the management interface of D-Link DGS1210/ME Metro Ethernet Switch.
Management Options
The D-Link DGS1210/ME Metro Ethernet Switch can be managed through any port on the device by using
the Web-based Management, out-of band through the console port on the front/back panel and in-band
using Telnet
Each switch must be assigned its own IP Address, which is used for communication with the Web-Based
Management or a SNMP network manager. The PC should have an IP address in the same range as the
switch. Each switch can allow up to four users to access the Web-Based Management concurrently.
Please refer to the following installation instructions for the Web-based Management.
Using Web-based Management
After a successful physical installation, you can configure the Switch, monitor the network status, and display
statistics using a web browser.
Supported Web Browsers
The embedded Web-based Management currently supports the following web browsers:
Internet Explorer 6/7 or later version
Netscape 8 or later version
Mozilla
Firefox 1.5/2.0 or later version
Chrome 5.0 or later version
Safari 4.0 or later version
Connecting to the Switch
You will need the following equipment to begin the web configuration of your device:
1. A PC with a RJ-45 Ethernet connection
2. A standard Ethernet cable
Connect the Ethernet cable to any of the ports on the front panel of the switch and to the Ethernet port on the
PC.
Figure 3.1 – Connected Ethernet cable
Login Web-based Management
In order to login and configure the switch via an Ethernet connection, the PC must have an IP address in the
same subnet as the switch. For example, if the switch has an IP address of 10.90.90.90, the PC should have
an IP address of 10.x.y.z (where x/y is a number between 0 ~ 254 and z is a number between 1 ~ 254), and
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a subnet mask of 255.0.0.0. Enter 10.90.90.90 (the factory default IP address) in the address bar of your
web browser and press <Enter>.
Figure 3.2 –Enter the IP address 10.90.90.90 in the web browser
NOTE:The switch's factory default IP address is
10.90.90.90 with a subnet mask of 255.0.0.0 and
a default gateway of 0.0.0.0.
When the following logon dialog box appears, enter the password and choose the language of the Web-
based Management interface then click OK.
By default, the Username and Password are empty.
Figure 3.3 – Logon Dialog Box
Web-based Management
By clicking the OK button in Logon Dialog Box, you will enter the Web-based Management interface. Please
refer to Chapter 4 Configuration for detailed instructions.
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4 Configuration
The features and functions of the D-Link DGS1210/ME Metro Ethernet Switch can be configured for optimum
use through the Web-based user interface.
Web-based Management
After press the OK button in Logon Dialog Box, you will see the screen below:
Figure 4.1 – Web-based Management
The above image is the Web-based Management screen. The three main areas are the Tool Bar on top, the
Function Tree, and the Main Configuration Screen.
The Tool Bar provides a quick and convenient way for essential utility functions like firmware and
configuration management.
By choosing different functions in the Function Tree, you can change all the settings in the Main
Configuration Screen. The main configuration screen will show the current status of your Switch by clicking
the model name on top of the function tree.
At the upper right corner of the screen the username and current IP address will be displayed.
Under the username is the Logout button. Click this to end this session.
NOTE:
If you close the web browser without
clicking the Logout button first, then it will be seen
as an abnormal exit and the login session will still
be occupied.
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Finally, by clicking on the D-Link logo at the upper-left corner of the screen you will be redirected to the local
D-Link website.
Tool Bar > Save Menu
The Save Menu provides Save Configuration and Save Log functions.
Figure 4.2 – Save Menu
Save Configuration
Select to save the entire configuration changes you have made to the device to switch’s non-volatile RAM.
Figure 4.3 – Save Configuration
Save Log
Save the log entries to your local drive and a pop-up message will prompt you for the file path. You can view
or edit the log file by using text editor (e.g. Notepad).
Figure 4.4 – Save Log
Tool Bar > Tool Menu
The Tool Menu offers global function controls such as Reset, Reset System, Reboot Device, Configuration
Backup and Restore, Firmware Backup and Upgrade.
Figure 4.5 – Tool Menu
Reset System
Provide another safe reset option for the Switch. All configuration settings in non-volatile RAM will reset to
factory default and the Switch will reboot.
Figure 4.6 – Tool Menu > Reset System
Select the different reset method then click Apply to reset the system.
Reboot Device
Provide a safe way to reboot the system. Click Reboot to restart the switch.
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Figure 4.7 – Tool Menu > Reboot Device
Configuration Backup & Restore
Allow the current configuration settings to be saved to a file (not including the password), and if necessary,
you can restore configuration settings from this file. Two methods can be selected: HTTP or TFTP.
Figure 4.8 – Tool Menu > Configure Backup and Restore
HTTP: Backup or restore the configuration file to or from your local drive.
Click Backup to save the current settings to your disk.
Click Browse to browse your inventories for a saved backup settings file.
Click Restore after selecting the backup settings file you want to restore.
TFTP: TFTP (Trivial File Transfer Protocol) is a file transfer protocol that allows you to transfer files to a
remote TFTP server. Specify TFTP Server IPv4 or IPv6 Address and TFTP File Name for the configuration
file you want to save to / restore from. The maximum Telnet Server connection is 4.
Click Backup to save the current settings to the TFTP server.
Click Restore after selecting the backup settings file you want to restore.
Note: Switch will reboot after restore, and
all current configurations will be lost.
Firmware Backup & Upgrade
Allow for the firmware to be saved, or for an existing firmware file to be uploaded to the Switch. Two methods
can be selected: HTTP or TFTP.
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