EtherWAN EX73900 Series User manual

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EtherWAN EX73900 Series Hardened Managed Switch

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Table of Contents
Table of Contents .....................................................................................................iii
Preface.................................................................................................................... vii
Audience .................................................................................................................vii
Document Revision Level........................................................................................vii
Document Conventions ...........................................................................................vii
Typographic Conventions........................................................................................vii
Unpacking and Installation..................................................................................... 8
Package Contents .....................................................................................................8
Unpacking .................................................................................................................8
Connecting Power .....................................................................................................9
Required Equipment and Software (Web Interface)...................................................9
Computer Setup..................................................................................................... 11
Management Methods and Protocols ......................................................................11
Default IP Address...................................................................................................12
Login Process and Default Credentials....................................................................12
Setting the initial IP address................................................................................. 12
Simple IP Addressing ..............................................................................................13
CLI Command Usage............................................................................................. 13
Navigating the CLI Hierarchy...................................................................................14
CLI Keyboard Shortcuts...........................................................................................14
System Menu (Web Interface)............................................................................... 15
System Information..................................................................................................15
System Name/Password..........................................................................................16
System Name/Password using the CLI....................................................................17
IP Address...............................................................................................................18
IP Address - Configuration using the CLI.................................................................20
Management Interface.............................................................................................23
Management Interface Configuration using the CLI.................................................25
Save Configuration Page.........................................................................................27
Save Configuration Page using the CLI...................................................................29
Firmware Upgrade...................................................................................................31
Firmware Update using the CLI...............................................................................32
Booting From Alternate (Backup) Firmware.............................................................33
Reboot.....................................................................................................................33
Reboot using the CLI...............................................................................................33

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Logout .....................................................................................................................34
Logout from the CLI.................................................................................................34
Diagnostics ............................................................................................................ 35
Utilization.................................................................................................................35
System Log..............................................................................................................35
System log using CLI command ..............................................................................36
Remote Logging......................................................................................................36
Remote Logging using CLI commands....................................................................38
ARP Table...............................................................................................................38
ARP Table using CLI Commands............................................................................39
Route Table.............................................................................................................39
Route Table Using CLI Commands .........................................................................40
Alarm Setting...........................................................................................................41
Port ......................................................................................................................... 43
Configuration...........................................................................................................43
Port Status...............................................................................................................45
Rate Control ............................................................................................................46
RMON Statistics ......................................................................................................47
Per Port VLAN Activities..........................................................................................48
Port Configuration Examples Using CLI Commands................................................49
Switching................................................................................................................ 51
Bridging...................................................................................................................51
Loopback Detect......................................................................................................53
Storm Detect............................................................................................................55
Static MAC Entry .....................................................................................................56
Port Mirroring...........................................................................................................59
Link State Tracking..................................................................................................60
Switch Configuration Examples Using CLI Commands............................................62
Trunking ................................................................................................................. 68
Overview .................................................................................................................68
Port Trunking...........................................................................................................69
LACP Trunking........................................................................................................70
Trunking Configuration Examples Using CLI Commands.........................................71
STP/Ring Page –Overview ................................................................................... 73
Choosing the Spanning Tree Protocols....................................................................73
STP/Ring Page - Configuring RSTP........................................................................74
Global Configuration Page.......................................................................................74
RSTP Port Setting Page..........................................................................................79

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RSTP Configuration Examples Using CLI Commands.............................................82
STP/Ring Page - Configuring MSTP........................................................................84
MSTP Properties Page............................................................................................88
MSTP Instance Setting Page...................................................................................90
MSTP Port Setting page..........................................................................................92
MSTP Configuration Examples Using CLI Commands ............................................95
STP/RING PAGE - ALPHA RING............................................................................98
Alpha Ring Setting Page..........................................................................................98
STP/Ring Page –Alpha Chain Protocol.................................................................103
General Overview..................................................................................................103
Alpha Chain Settings.............................................................................................103
Alpha Chain Pass-Through Setting........................................................................105
Configuring Alpha Chain using CLI commands......................................................106
STP/Ring Page - Advanced Setting.......................................................................107
Advanced Bridge Configuration .............................................................................108
Advanced Per Port Configuration...........................................................................108
Configuring Spanning Tree Advanced Settings using CLI commands....................110
VLAN..................................................................................................................... 111
Port Based VLAN vs. Tagged Based VLAN...........................................................111
VLAN Configuration in 802.1Q Tag Based VLAN Mode.........................................111
802.1Q Tag Based VLAN Configuration Examples Using CLI Commands ............113
Add an IP to the Management VLAN.....................................................................115
Configuring the Port Type and the PVID setting.....................................................116
QoS....................................................................................................................... 119
Global Configuration Page.....................................................................................120
QoS Global Configuration using the CLI Interface .................................................122
802.1p Priority Page..............................................................................................123
802.1p Priority Submenu –CLI Interface...............................................................124
DSCP Page –HTTP Interface ...............................................................................125
DSCP Submenu –CLI Interface............................................................................125
ACL (Access Control List) .................................................................................. 126
General Overview..................................................................................................126
Configuring ACL....................................................................................................127
ACL Policy Map.....................................................................................................128
ACL Configuration Examples Using CLI Commands .............................................143
SNMP.................................................................................................................... 151
SNMP General Settings.........................................................................................152
Configuring SNMP v1 & v2 Community Groups.....................................................155
Configuring SNMP v3 Users..................................................................................155

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SNMP Configuration Examples Using CLI Commands..........................................160
IEEE 802.1X.......................................................................................................... 162
Configuring 802.1X from the Web Interface...........................................................163
LLDP..................................................................................................................... 166
LLDP General Settings..........................................................................................167
LLDP Ports Settings ..............................................................................................169
LLDP Neighbors....................................................................................................170
LLDP Statistics......................................................................................................171
LLDP Configuration Examples Using CLI Commands ...........................................172
Routing................................................................................................................. 175
Static Route Configuration.....................................................................................175
Static Routing with CLI Commands .......................................................................179
RIP......................................................................................................................... 181
RIP Configuration with CLI Commands..................................................................186
Other Protocols.................................................................................................... 189
GVRP....................................................................................................................189
IGMP Snooping.....................................................................................................194
Network Time Protocol ..........................................................................................208
GMRP....................................................................................................................214
DHCP Server.........................................................................................................220

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PREFACE
Audience
This guide is designed for the person who installs, configures, deploys, and maintains the
Ethernet network. This document assumes the reader has moderate hardware, computer,
and Internet skills.
Document Revision Level
This section provides a history of the revision changes to this document.
Revision
Document Version
Date
Description
A
Version 2
10/20/2016
Firmware version 2.0.1
Document Conventions
This guide uses the following conventions to draw your attention to certain information.
Typographic Conventions
This guide uses the following typographic conventions.
Convention
Description
Bold
Indicates text on a window, other than the window title, including menus, menu options, buttons, fields, and labels.
Italic
Indicates a variable, which is a placeholder for actual text provided by the user or system. Angled brackets (< >) are
also used to indicate variables.
screen/code
Indicates text that is displayed on screen or entered by the user.
< > angled
brackets
Indicates a variable, which is a placeholder for actual text provided by the user or system. Italic font is also used to
indicate variables.
[ ] square
brackets
Indicates optional values.
| vertical bar
Indicates that you have a choice between two or more options or arguments.

UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION
This chapter describes how to unpack and install the EX73900 Series Managed Switch
The topics covered in this chapter are:
Package Contents (Page 8)
Unpacking (Page 8)
Required Equipment and Software (Page 9)
Computer Setup (Page 11)
Management Methods and Protocols (Page 11)
Default IP Address (Page 12)
Login Process and Default Credentials (Page 12)
Setting the initial IP address (Page 12)
Package Contents
When you unpack the product package, you will find the items listed below. Please inspect
the contents, and report any apparent damage or missing items immediately to your
authorized reseller.
Managed Switch
Product CD
Quick Installation Guide
External power adapter/Cable (depending on model)
Console cable (depending on model)
Unpacking
Follow these steps to unpack the EX73900 Series Managed Switch and prepare it for
operation:
1. Open the carton and carefully remove the contents.
2. Return all packing materials to the carton. If possible, save the carton and packing
material in case you need to ship or store the switch in the future.

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3. Confirm that all items listed in the "Package Contents" section are included in the
shipment. Check each item for damage. If any item is damaged or missing, notify your
authorized EtherWAN representative.
Connecting Power
Terminal Block
If your EX73900 comes with power cables, connect the cables into the power modules at the
back of the switch. If your switch comes with a terminal block (no cable), then connect the
switch to a suitable power supply using 12 to 24 AWG wire.
Redundant power supply is supported. However, only one power input is required to operate
the switch.
Relay Output Alarm
The switch provides relay output contacts for signaling of a user-defined power or port failure.
The relay output can be connected to an alarm signaling device. Current is 1A at 240VAC.
Normal state: 3 & 2 open, 2 & 1 closed
Alarm state: 3 & 2 closed, 2 & 1 open
Required Equipment and Software (Web Interface)
Computer with an Ethernet Interface (RJ-45)
Managing the switch requires a personal computer (PC) or notebook computer
equipped with a 10/100base-TX Ethernet interface and a physical RJ-45
connection. The preferred operating system for the computer is Microsoft Windows
7/8/8.1/10. It is possible to use Apple OSX or Linux systems as well, but, for the
sake of brevity, all web configurations in this manual will be shown using Windows
7 as the underlying operating system.
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An Ethernet cable of at least Category 5 rating is required to connect your
computer to the switch. The cable can be configured as “straight-through” or
crossover.
TFTP Server Software
Trivial file transfer protocol (TFTP) server software is needed to update the switch
firmware and to upload/download configuration files to the switch. Users not
performing these tasks do not need TFTP software installed. Several good TFTP
servers are available for free online. The server that will be used in this manual is
TFTPD32 by Philippe Jounin.
Web Browser Software
The end user can employ any of the following web browsers during switch
configuration: Internet Explorer, Firefox, or Chrome. Internet Explorer is the
preferred browser for EtherWAN switch configuration. If there is trouble with other
browsers while attempting to program the switch, Internet Explorer should be used.

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COMPUTER SETUP
The management computer may need to be reconfigured prior to connecting to the switch in
order to access the switch’s web interface through its default IP address (See Default IP).
Management Methods and Protocols
There are several methods that can be used to manage the switch. This manual
will show the details of configuring the switch using a web browser. Each section
will be followed by the CLI (Command Line Interface) commands needed to
achieve the same results as described in that section.
The methods available to manage the EX73900 Series Managed Switch include:
SSH - Secure Shell CLI that is accessible over TCP/IP networks which and
is generally regarded as the most secure method of remotely accessing a
device.
Telnet - is like SSH in that it allows a CLI to be established across a
TCP/IP network, but it does not encrypt the data stream. This type of
connection requires a terminal, or a computer running a terminal emulation
application (such as HyperTerminal or Putty).
HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol) is the most popular switch
management protocol involving the use of a web browser.
HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol) HTTP with encryption.
RS-232 –The EX73900 Series Managed Switch is equipped with a RS-232
serial port that can be used to access the switch’s CLI. The Serial port is
DC-E DB-9F. A straight through serial cable is used to connect to a typical
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Default IP Address
The switch’s default IP address is 192.168.1.10. The management computer must
be set up so that it is on the same network as the switch. For example, the IP
address of the management computer can be set to 192.168.1.100 with a subnet
mask of 255.255.255.0.
Login Process and Default Credentials
Once a compatible IP address has been assigned to the management computer,
the user is ready to log in to the switch. To log in, type the URL http://192.168.1.10/
into the address field of the browser and hit return. (See Figure 1)
The Default Login is root (case sensitive)
There is no password by default
Enter the login name and click the Login button
Figure 1: Login screen
SETTING THE INITIAL IP ADDRESS
Once logged in the user can now configure the switch per the network requirements. The
two major addressing options are:
Simple IP addressing
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Simple IP Addressing
A new IP address can now be assigned to the switch. From the System Information screen,
go to the left hand navigation menu.
1. Click on the +next to System
2. Click on IP address
3. Enter the desired IP address and subnet mask in the IP Address/Subnet Mask
fields associated with VLAN 1
4. Click the Apply & Save button (See Figure 2)
Figure 2: Assigning an IP address
CLI COMMAND USAGE
This chapter describes accessing the EX73900 Series Managed Switch by using Telnet,
SSH, or serial ports to configure the switch, navigating the Command Line Interface (CLI),
typing keyboard shortcuts, and moving between the levels. This chapter assumes the user
has a working understanding of Telnet, SSH and Terminal emulation applications.
Note: For a serial port connection use a standard DB-9F to DB-9M Modem Cable. The
default Serial port parameters are Baud rate: 115,200bps, Data bits: 8, Parity: none, Stop bit:
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Navigating the CLI Hierarchy
The CLI is organized into a hierarchy of command modes. The basic modes are User exec
mode, Privileged exec mode, and Global configuration mode. There are also other modes,
specific to certain configurations. Each mode has its own group of commands for a specific
purpose. Below are the CLI commands needed to enter a specific mode:
switch_a> ← User exec mode
switch_a>enable
switch_a# ← Privileged exec mode
switch_a#configure terminal
switch_a(config) ← Global configuration mode
switch_a(config) spanning-tree mst configuration
switch_a(config-mst)# ← MSTP configuration mode
switch_a(config)#interface fe1
switch_a(config-if)# ← Interface configuration mode
switch_a(config)#vlan database
switch_a(config-vlan)# ← VLAN database configuration mode
Saving a Configuration from the CLI
Example:
switch_a>enable
switch_a#write memory
Building configuration.....
[OK]
switch_a#>
CLI Keyboard Shortcuts
Ctrl + a: place cursor at the beginning of a line
Ctrl + b: backspace one character
Ctrl + d: delete one character
Ctrl + e: place cursor at the end of the line
Ctrl + f: move cursor forward one character
Ctrl + k: delete from the current position to the end of the line
Ctrl + l: redraw the command line
Ctrl + n: display the next line in the history
Ctrl + p: display the previous line in the history

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Ctrl + u: delete entire line and place cursor at start of prompt
Ctrl + w: delete one word back
SYSTEM MENU (WEB INTERFACE)
System Information
The System information link on the Left menu of the Web Configuration page takes you to a
page that shows the following (see Figure 3):
System Name
oThe System name is typically used by network administrators. If SNMP is
enabled on the switch, the system name can be found using MIB II (RFC1213)
in the sysName property.
Firmware Version
oThis displays the primary firmware version and date of last update
System Time
oSystem time can be changed using NTP
MAC Address
oThe hardware (MAC) address of the Management interface
Default Gateway
oThe IP address of your networks Gateway (Typically a Router on your
network)
DNS Server
oThe Dynamic Name Server (DNS) for your network
Alternate Firmware
oThis shows the firmware version mirrored on the switch. If the switch
becomes unbootable from the primary firmware image, it will boot to this
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VLAN ID
oOne or more listings depending on the number of VLANs defined on the
switch
oLists VLAN ID, IP address, and subnet mask of the VLAN Interface(s)
Figure 3: System Information
System Name/Password
The System name is typically used by network administrators to make it easier to document
a network's infrastructure and locate equipment on large networks. If SNMP is enabled on
the switch, the system name can be found using MIB II (RFC1213) in the sysName property.
To change the system name:
1. Click on the +next to System.
2. Click on System Name/Password (see Figure 4).
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4. Replace the existing name with the name you want to assign to the switch.
5. Click on the Update Setting button.
By default there is no password assigned to the switch. To add or change a password:
1. Click on the +next to System.
2. Click on System Name/Password (see Figure 4).
3. Use your mouse to place the cursor in the Password text box.
4. Enter the new password.
5. Retype the password in the Retype Password text box.
6. Click on the Update Setting button below the Retype Password text box.
Figure 4: System Name/Password
System Name/Password using the CLI
For more information on CLI command usage see CLI Command Usage.
System Name
To set the system name on a switch, use the following CLI commands:
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CLI Command Syntax:
hostname <name>
no hostname
Usage Example 1: Setting a Hostname to “switch_a”
switch_a(config)#hostname switch_a
Note: Using the no hostname command will reset the switch name to the default “switch_a.”
Password
To enable a password on a switch, use the following CLI commands:
CLI Command Mode: Global Configuration Mode
CLI Command Syntax:
enable password <password>
Usage Example: Setting switch password to “mypassword”
switch_a(config)#enable password mypassword
IP Address
To navigate to the IP Address page:
1. Click on the +next to System
2. Click on IP Address (see Figure 5)
There are 4 settings on this page:
Static IP (see Simple IP Addressing)
DHCP Client
Use this to enable or disable DHCP on a VLAN.
To enable the DHCP Client:
1. Use the drop down box to enable the DHCP client on a particular VLAN
2. Click the Submit Button
Default Gateway
If DHCP is enabled, the gateway setting is controlled by the DHCP server. The
setting will be grayed out and the gateway supplied by the DHCP server will be
displayed. The default gateway setting can be used when using a Static IP address.
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1. Use the dropdown box to enable the default gateway.
2. Type in the default gateway in the Default Gateway text box.
3. Click on the Apply & Save button.
DNS Server
If DHCP is enabled, the DNS Server setting is controlled by the DHCP server. The
setting will be grayed out and the DNS Server supplied by the DHCP server will be
displayed. The DNS Server setting can be used when using a Static IP address. To
enable the DNS Server:
1. Use the dropdown box to enable the DNS Server.
2. Type in the default gateway in the Default Gateway text box.
3. Click on the Submit button.
Note: After making changes to settings in the IP address section, the
configuration needs to be saved using the System/Save configuration page
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Figure 5: IP Address
IP Address - Configuration using the CLI
For more information on CLI command usage see CLI Command Usage.
IP Address
To set the IP address, use the following CLI commands:
CLI Command Mode: Global Configuration Mode