LevelOne FSW-0803TX User manual

FSW-0803TX
8 Ports 10/100Mbps NWay Switch
User’s Manual

FCC Warning
This device has been tested and found to comply with 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 when
the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the user’s manual, may cause interference in
which case user will be required to correct the interference at his own
expense.
CE Mark Warning
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may
cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take
adequate measures.

Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION.....................................................1-1
About FSW-0803TX NWay Switch...........................................1-1
Key Features......................................................................................................1-2
Mini-Console Highlights...................................................................................1-3
Unit Overview...................................................................................................1-3
Front Panel Layout......................................................................................1-3
Mini-Console.....................................................................................................1-4
Rear Panel Layout.............................................................................................1-5
CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION......................................................2-1
Using Desk-Stands............................................................................................2-1
Connecting Other Network Devices..................................................................2-2
Connecting Workstations...........................................................................2-2
Connecting Ethernet Hubs.........................................................................2-3
Connecting Fast Ethernet Hubs................................................................2-4
CHAPTER 3 MINI-CONSOLE......................................................3-1
Message Zone....................................................................................................3-2
Observing Basic Port Information.....................................................................3-2
Port Indicator Definitions..................................................................................3-3
Console Keys.....................................................................................................3-4
Power On Self-Test.....................................................................................3-4
MenuTree.........................................................................................................3-4
Exiting the Menu Tree.......................................................................................3-7
Observing Network Traffic...............................................................................3-7
Observing Collision Level.................................................................................3-8
Monitoring Ports Status.....................................................................................3-8
Monitoring Port Detail Information................................................................3-10
Optimizing Network Performance ..................................................................3-12
Configuring Ports............................................................................................3-13
VLANs............................................................................................................3-15
Selecting a Buffer Mode..................................................................................3-15
FSW-0803TX Buffer Groups..................................................................3-16
Unit Configuration ..........................................................................................3-17
Broadcast Storm Protection.....................................................................3-17
Loop Isolation............................................................................................3-17
Lock the Console.............................................................................................3-18
Unlock the Console.........................................................................................3-18
Secure the Switch............................................................................................3-19
Set Password..............................................................................................3-19

Cancel Password .......................................................................................3-20
In Case You Forget the Password..........................................................3-20
Back Door Password.......................................................................................3-20
Restart the Switch............................................................................................3-20
Restore System Setting....................................................................................3-21
About The Switch............................................................................................3-22
System Info ................................................................................................3-22
APPENDIX A TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .............................A-1
APPENDIX B ERROR MESSAGES .............................................B-1
APPENDIX C MENU TREE .........................................................C-1

Introduction
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Chapter 1
Introduction
About FSW-0803TX
NWay Switch
Figure 1.1 The FSW-0803TX NWay Switch is a compact switchdesigned to
meet the requirement for today’s growing network. It introduces the
management function with very low cost while maintaining high performance
in networking. Users can monitor the Utilization, Collision ratio, Statistic
Counters, Port Status and configure the switch.

Introduction
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Figure1.1 FSW-0803TX NWay Switch
The FSW-0803TX NWay Switch provides 8 10/100 Mbps ports, one shared
Uplink port and one shared MII port for flexible backbone integration.
The FSW-0803TX NWay Switch is a plug and play Network Switching
Device. No settings need to be made to get the network up and running.
Key Features
Designed for high-performance, versatility, and cost-effectiveness, the
FSW-0803TX NWay Switch provides the following key features:
•One Uplink port shared.
•8 10/100 Mbps Ports (auto negotiate, full duplex, fragment free, fast
store forward modes)
•One MII port (Medium Independent Interface) shared with port 5
•Smart Mini-Console operation for easy configuration and monitoring
status.
•Three modes of smart buffer allocation to optimize your network;
Low, Medium, High. You can assign a larger buffer to the heavily
used ports connected to a server and a smaller buffer to less important
terminals.
•Broadcast Storm Protection
•Flow control to prevent packet loss
•Self diagnostic watch dog protection
•Affordable smart switch to replace dump switch.
•Loop Detection
•Multiple VLANs –any port can join any VLAN

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Mini-Console Highlights
•Device and port configuration, management & statistics monitoring
through an easy to use menu.
•Traffic utilization and collision ratio indication on all the ports.
•Status monitoring such as; speed, duplex mode, switching mode on all
ports.
•Console keys to carry out all console command functions.
•Password locking of the Console to prevent unauthorizedaccess.
Unit Overview
The FSW-0803TX NWay Switch was designed for small to medium size
workgroups.
Front Panel Layout
Figure 1.2 The front panel supports the Mini-Console, Console keys and po
Figure 1.2 FSW-0803TX NWay Switch Front Panel

Introduction
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Mini-Console
The Mini-Console is a high definition display and Console keys that enable
users to easily monitor and configure the system. The Mini-Console provides
watch diagnostic functions, including port settings, status monitoring, traffic
utilization, collision, and error rate.
Figure 1.3 Mini-Console
With the build-in Console Keys, users are able to monitor and configure all
the ports simultaneously or individually.

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Rear Panel Layout
The MII port, power socket and fan are located on the rear panel.
Note: The MII port is not hot-pluggable. FSW-0803TX will detect an MII
connection only during the system start.
Figure 1.4 Rear Panel

Installation
2-1
Chapter 2
Installation
Using Desk-Stands
The FSW-0803TX NWay Switch can easily be stacked using handy Desk-
Stands. Simply press four Desk-Stands, two on each side, onto the Switch,
then slide four more Desk-Stands into the slots provided on top of each clip.
Slide another Switch into the Stands as shown below.
Figure 2.1 Desk-Stands.

Installation
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Connecting Other Network
Devices
Connecting Workstations
Figure 2.2 shows the FSW-0803TX NWay Switch in a client server topology.
Figure 2.2 Connecting Workstations.

Installation
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Connecting Ethernet Hubs
This example shows how 10M hubs can be connected to the FSW-0803TX
NWay Switch to form a larger network.
Figure 2.3 Connecting Ethernet Hubs.

Installation
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Connecting Fast Ethernet Hubs
This example shows how 10/100 M hubs can be connected to the FSW-
0803TX NWay Switch to form a larger network.
Figure 2.4 Connecting Fast Ethernet Hubs.

Mini Console
3-1
Chapter 3
Mini-Console
The Mini-Console is similar to the following illustration. Becoming familiar
with and understanding the functions of the Mini-Console will easily enable
the user to utilize the full power of the FSW-0803TX and create an efficient
network.
Figure 3.1 Mini-Console

Mini Console
3-2
Message Zone
The Message Zone displays the menu items in the menu tree. The large
alphanumeric characters are easy to read and are an important navigational
tool.
Figure 3.2 Message Zone
Observing Basic Port
Information
The basic port information, such as link up, link down, transmit/receive
activity, enabled/disabled as well as auto partition can be easily spotted
through the Port Indicators located in the first row of the Mini-Console.
Figure 3.3 Port Indicators
Port Indicators:Showing the activity of ports such as link up, link down,
Tx/Rx, enabled or disabled.

Mini Console
3-3
The Port Indicator shows the ports that are linked up by
intensifying the light for the ports that are available. The
example above, Fig 3.3 shows ports 1~4, are linked up (or
available) and port 6 is partitioned.
While the ports are receiving or transmitting data, the port’s
number will be flashing.
When a port is disabled by the administrator, an amber
frame around the port number will be turned on.
If the outline is blinking, it means it has been partitioned
automatically due to some error condition such as a loop or
broadcast storm that has been detected.
Port Indicator Definitions
The following table summarizes the definition of the port indicators.
Port
Number Frame Indicates
Slightly on Off Port is available but link is down.
On Off Port is available and link is up.
Flashing Off Link is up and
transmitting/receiving data.
On On The port is link up and disabled by
the administrator.
On Blinking The port is link up and partitioned
by machine itself due to errors.
Table 3.1 Port Indicators

Mini Console
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Console Keys
Use the Console Keys to navigate the Menu Tree and to make selections.
The Previous Keyand the Next Keyare used to cycle through the menus
and the Enter Keyis used to select the displayed menu item or set the
default.
Power On Self-Test
When the systems power is turned on the system runs an EEPROM TEST
and a PCI TEST, Self-Test. When the Self-Testis complete, the Mode
Indicator will display the current mode, the first to be displayed is
UTILIZATION. To display other main menu items press the Next/Prevkey.
Menu Tree
There are up to four levels in the MenuTree; main menu, sub menu and up to
two configuration levels. To move from a main menu item to its sub menus,
press the Enter console key while the main menu item is displayed in the
Mini-Console. Press the Next or Prevkey to cycle through all the items in
each menu level and pressEnter to move to the next menu level or make a
selection. Utilization and Collision have no sub menus. Configuration items
with an “*” prefix are the system defaults.