LevelOne GSW-2473 User manual

GSW-2473
24-Port Fast Ethernet + 2-Port Gigabit Ethernet Combo Web
Smart Switch
User Manual
V1.4

FCC Warning
This Equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class-A
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy. It may cause harmful interference to radio communications if the
equipment is not installed and used in accordance with the instructions. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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.

Content
INTRODUCTION......................................................................1
Features................................................................................................................1
Package Contents.................................................................................................2
HARDWARE DESCRIPTION..................................................3
Physical Dimensions.............................................................................................3
Front Panel ...........................................................................................................3
LED Indicators ......................................................................................................5
Gigabit port LED Indicator.................................................................................5
Rear Panel............................................................................................................6
Desktop Installation...............................................................................................7
Attaching Rubber Pads .....................................................................................7
Rack-mounted Installation ....................................................................................7
Power On..............................................................................................................8
NETWORK APPLICATION.....................................................9
Small Workgroup ..................................................................................................9
Segment Uplink ..................................................................................................10
WEB-BASED MANAGEMENT..............................................11
About Web-based Management .........................................................................11
User Login ..........................................................................................................12
Main Page...........................................................................................................12
Administrator.......................................................................................................13

Authentication Configuration ...........................................................................13
System IP Configuration..................................................................................14
System Status.................................................................................................15
Default Switch Setting and Reboot..................................................................16
Port Management ...............................................................................................17
Port Configuration ...........................................................................................17
Port Mirroring ..................................................................................................19
Bandwidth Control...........................................................................................20
Broadcast Storm Control.................................................................................22
VLAN Setting......................................................................................................23
VLAN Member Setting (Port Based)................................................................23
VLAN Mode.....................................................................................................25
VLAN PVID Index Setting................................................................................27
Per Port Counter.................................................................................................28
QoS Setting ........................................................................................................30
Priority Mode...................................................................................................31
Class of Service Configuration........................................................................32
Security Filter......................................................................................................34
Trunk...................................................................................................................36
Trunk Configuration.........................................................................................36
Aggregation Information..................................................................................38
Configuration Backup/Recovery .........................................................................39
Firmware Update ................................................................................................40
Reboot................................................................................................................43

Logout.................................................................................................................44
TROUBLESHOOTING ..........................................................45
Incorrect connections..........................................................................................45
Faulty or loose cables.......................................................................45
Non-standard cables.........................................................................45
Improper Network Topologies...........................................................46
Diagnosing LED Indicators .................................................................................46
Cabling..............................................................................................46
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION .............................................47
APPENDIX.............................................................................49
10 /100BASE-TX Pin outs...................................................................................49
10/100Base-TX Cable Schematic.......................................................................49
10/100/1000Base-TX Pin outs............................................................................50
10/100/1000Base-TX Cable Schematic..............................................................51

Introduction
The 24-Port Fast Ethernet + 2-Port Gigabit Ethernet Combo Web Smart Switch is
a multi-port Switch that can be used to build high-performance switched
workgroup networks. This switch is a store-and-forward device that offers low
latency for high-speed networking. The switch is targeted at workgroup,
department or backbone computing environment.
The 24-Port Fast Ethernet + 2-Port Gigabit Ethernet Combo Web Smart Switch
has 24 auto-sensing 10/100Base-TX RJ-45 ports and 2 auto-detect Gigabit
combo ports for higher connection speed. This switch features a
store-and-forward switching scheme. This allows the switch to auto-learn and
store source address in a 4K-entry MAC address table.
Features
Conforms to IEEE802.3 10Base-T, IEEE802.3u 100Base-TX, IEEE802.3ab
1000Base-T, IEEE802.3z Gigabit fiber, IEEE802.3x Flow control and Back
pressure, IEEE 802.3ad Port Trunk, IEEE 802.1p Class of Service.
24 10/100 TX plus 2 10/100/1000/Mini-GBIC Combo
Automatic MDI/MDIX supported
High Switch Fabric up to 8.8Gbps
N-way Auto-Negotiation supported
Store-and-Forwarding Switching Architecture
4K-entry MAC address table
Non-Blocking full wire speed architecture
IEEE 802.3x Flow control:
¾Pause-frame for full duplex mode
¾Back-pressure for half duplex mode
Fan free design
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Package Contents
Unpack the contents of the 24-Port Fast Ethernet + 2-Port Gigabit Ethernet
Combo Web Smart Switch and verify them against the checklist below:
24-Port Fast Ethernet + 2-Port Gigabit Ethernet Combo Web Smart Switch
Rack-Mounted Kit
Power Cord
Four Rubber Pads
CD User Manual
Compare the contents of the 24-Port Fast Ethernet + 2-Port Gigabit Ethernet
Combo Web Smart Switch package with the standard checklist above. If any item
is missing or damaged, please contact the local dealer for exchanging.

Hardware DescriptionHardware Description
This section mainly describes the hardware of the 24-Port Fast Ethernet + 2-Port
Gigabit Ethernet Combo Web Smart Switch and gives a physical and functional
overview on the certain switch.
This section mainly describes the hardware of the 24-Port Fast Ethernet + 2-Port
Gigabit Ethernet Combo Web Smart Switch and gives a physical and functional
overview on the certain switch.
Physical DimensionsPhysical Dimensions
The 24-Port Fast Ethernet + 2-Port Gigabit Ethernet Combo Web Smart Switch
physical dimensions is 440mm x 120mm x 44mm (W x D x H).
The 24-Port Fast Ethernet + 2-Port Gigabit Ethernet Combo Web Smart Switch
physical dimensions is 440mm x 120mm x 44mm (W x D x H).
Front PanelFront Panel
The front panel of the 24-Port Fast Ethernet + 2-Port Gigabit Ethernet Combo
Web Smart Switch consists of 24 x 10/100Base-TX RJ-45 ports (Auto MDI/MDIX)
and 2 auto-detect Giga ports which could be Copper Gigabit port or Mini-GBIC
Fiber module (optional). The LED Indicators are also located on the front panel of
the switch.
The front panel of the 24-Port Fast Ethernet + 2-Port Gigabit Ethernet Combo
Web Smart Switch consists of 24 x 10/100Base-TX RJ-45 ports (Auto MDI/MDIX)
and 2 auto-detect Giga ports which could be Copper Gigabit port or Mini-GBIC
Fiber module (optional). The LED Indicators are also located on the front panel of
the switch.
The Front panel of 24-Port Fast Ethernet + 2-Port Gigabit Ethernet Combo Web Smart Switch
RJ-45 Ports (Auto MDI/MDIX): 24 x 10/100 N-way auto-sensing for
10Base-T or 100Base-TX connections.
In general, MDI means connecting to another Hub or Switch while MDIX
means connecting to a workstation or PC. Therefore, Auto MDI/MDIX would
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allow connecting to another Switch or workstation without changing
non-crossover or crossover cabling.
2 Giga port: The traditional RJ-45 ports can be used for up-linking wide-band
paths in short distance (<100m), or the appropriate replaceable mini-GBIC
ports can be used for the application of wideband up-linking and long
distance transmissions to fit the flexible field request.
[NOTE] When the Mini-GBIC slot and the corresponding RJ-45 port are both
being connected, the Mini-GBIC (Giga fiber) port has higher priority.

LED Indicators
The LED Indicators display real-time information of systematic operation status.
The following table provides descriptions of LED status and their meaning.
LED Status Description
Power
Green Power On
Off Power is not connected
Act/Duplex
Green The port works in 10/100 Full-duplex mode
Blinks
(continuously) Networking is active
Blinks
(off for about 2
seconds and on
alternatively)
The port works in 10/100 Half-duplex mode
Off No device attached
Speed
Amber The port works at speed of 100Mbps
Blinks The port works at speed of 10Mbps
The Description of LED Indicators
Gigabit port LED Indicator
The following table provides descriptions of Gigabit ports’ LEDs status and their
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meaning.
LED Status Description
Act/Duplex
Green The port works in 10/100 Full-duplex or gigabit
mode
Blinks
(continuously) Networking is active
Blinks
(off for about 2
seconds and on
alternatively)
The port works in 10/100 Half-duplex mode
Off No device attached
Speed
Green The port works at speed of 1000Mbps
Blinks The port works at speed of 100Mbps
The Descriptions of Gigabit port LED Indicators
Rear Panel
The 3-pronged power plug is located at the rear panel of the 24-Port Fast
Ethernet + 2-Port Gigabit Ethernet Combo Web Smart Switch shown below. The
switch will work with AC in the voltage range between 100 and 240V and
Frequency of 50-60Hz.
The Rear Panel of 24-Port Fast Ethernet + 2-Port Gigabit Ethernet Combo Web Smart Switch
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Desktop Installation
Set the switch on a sufficiently large flat space with a power outlet nearby. The
surface where the user put the switch should be clean, smooth, level and sturdy.
Make sure there is enough clearance around the switch to allow attachment of
cables, power cord and allow air circulation.
Attaching Rubber Pads
A. Make sure mounting surface on the bottom of the switch is grease and dust
free.
B. Remove adhesive backing from your Rubber Pads.
C. Apply the Rubber Pads to each corner on the bottom of the switch. These
footpads can prevent the switch from shock/vibration.
Rack-mounted Installation
The 24-Port Fast Ethernet + 2-Port Gigabit Ethernet Combo Web Smart Switch
comes with a rack-mounted kit and can be mounted in an EIA standard size,
19-inch Rack. The switch can be placed in a wiring closet with other equipment.
Perform the following steps to rack mount the switch:
A. Position one bracket to align with the holes on one side of the switch and
secure it with the smaller bracket screws. Then attach the remaining bracket
to the other side of the switch.
B. After having attached mounting brackets, position the 24-Port Fast Ethernet +
2-Port Gigabit Ethernet Combo Web Smart Switch in the rack by lining up the
holes in the brackets with the appropriate holes on the rack. Secure the
switch to the rack with a screwdriver and the rack-mounting screws.
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[NOTE] For proper ventilation, it allows about at least 4 inches (10 cm) of
clearance on the front and 3.4 inches (8 cm) on the back of the Switch. This
is especially important for enclosed rack installation.
Power On
Connect the power cord to the power socket on the rear panel of the Switch. The
other side of power cord connects to the power outlet. The internal power supply
of the Switch works with voltage in the range of 100-240VAC and Frequency of
50~60Hz. Check the power indicator on the front panel to see if power is properly
supplied.
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Network Application
This section provides you a few samples of network topology in which the switch
is used. In general, the 24-Port Fast Ethernet + 2-Port Gigabit Ethernet Combo
Web Smart Switch is designed as a segment switch which with its large address
table (4k MAC address) and high performance, it is ideal for interconnecting
networking segments.
PC, workstations, and servers can communicate each other by directly
connecting with 24-Port Fast Ethernet + 2-Port Gigabit Ethernet Combo Web
Smart Switch. The switch automatically learns nodes address, which are
subsequently used to filter and forward all traffic based on the destination
address.
By using Uplink port, the switch can connect with another switch or hub to
interconnect other small-switched workgroups to form a larger switched network.
Meanwhile, the user can also use fiber ports to connect switches. The distance
between two switches by connecting with fiber cable can be up to 550 m
(multi-mode fiber) or 10 kilometer (single-mode fiber).
Small Workgroup
The 24-Port Fast Ethernet + 2-Port Gigabit Ethernet Combo Web Smart Switch
can be used as a standalone switch to which personal computers, server, printer
server, are directly connected to form a small workgroup.
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Segment Uplink
In the illustration below, two Ethernet switches (with PCs, print server, and local
server attached) are connected via 1000-FX or 10/100/1000Base-TX cable. All
the devices in this network can communicate with each other through the
switches. Connecting servers to the switch allows other users to access the data
on server.

Web-Based Management
This section introduces the configuration and functions of the Web-Based
management.
About Web-based Management
An embedded HTML web site resides in flash memory on the CPU board of the
switch. It offers advanced management features and allows users to manage the
switch from anywhere on the network through a standard browser such as
Microsoft Internet Explorer.
The Web-Based Management supports Internet Explorer 6.0. It is based on Java
Applets with an aim to reduce network bandwidth consumption, enhance access
speed and present an easy viewing screen.
The Web management only allows one person to log in at the same time. With
the first user logging, the system will force him to be logged out when the second
user tries to log in the system.
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User Login
1. Launch the Internet Explorer.
2. Key in ‘http://’ and the IP address assigned to the 24-Port Fast Ethernet +
2-Port Gigabit Ethernet Combo Web Smart Switch. Then, press “Enter”.
3. The login screen appears.
4. Key in ID & Password. The default login ID and password are “admin”.
5. Click “OK”, then the main page of the Web-based management appears.
24-Port Fast Ethernet + 2-Port Gigabit Ethernet Combo Web Smart Switch
Main Page
Main Page of 24-Port Fast Ethernet + 2-Port Gigabit Ethernet Combo Web Smart Switch
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Administrator
Administrator includes Authentication Configuration, System IP Configuration,
System Status, and Load Default Setting.
Authentication Configuration
Change web management login user name and password for the management
security issue.
1. Username: Type in the new user name (The default value is ‘admin’).
2. Password: Type in the new password (The default value is ‘admin’).
3. Confirm password: Re-type the new password.
4. And then, click
User Authentication Configuration interface

System IP Configuration
User can configure the IP Settings and DHCP client function in here.
IP Address: Manually assign the IP address that the network is using. If
DHCP function is enabled, the user doesn’t need to assign the IP address.
And, the network DHCP server will assign the IP address displaying in this
column for the switch. The default IP is 192.168.16.1.
Subnet Mask: Assign the subnet mask to the IP address. If DHCP function is
enabled, and then the user does not need to assign the subnet mask.
Gateway: Assign the network gateway for the industrial switch. The default
gateway is 192.168.16.254.
IP Configure: Select the IP addressing mode—Static or DHCP. With Static
mode, the user has to fill in IP address, Subnet Mask and Gateway in the
fields respectively. When the radio button of DHCP is selected, the switch will
be assigned an IP address from the network DHCP server. The default IP
address will be replaced by the assigned IP address on DHCP server.
Click the Update button to apply the setting.
System IP Configuration interface
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System Status
This page displays the information about the switch’s MAC address, how many
ports it has, system version and kernel version. Besides, users can also fill in up
to 12 characters in the Comment field for note.
MAC Address: Displays the unique hardware address assigned by
manufacturer (default).
Number of Ports: Displays how many ports there are in the switch.
Comment: Users can fill in up to 12 characters in this field. Click the Update
button to save the comments.
System Version: Displays the switch’s firmware version
Kernel Version: Displays the kernel version
And than, click Apply button.
System Status interface
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