Linksys SFE2010 Manual

ADMIN GUIDE
BUSINESS SERIES
48-port 10/100 Ethernet Switch
Model: SFE2010/SFE2010P

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Table of Contents
1Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Welcome 1
What’s in this User Guide? 1
2Getting to Know the SFE2010/SFE2010P . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
SFE2010/P Front Panel 2
SFE2010/P Back Panel 4
3Connecting Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Sample Network Configuration 5
Maximum Cabling Distances 5
Before You Install the Switch... 6
Placement Options 6
Desktop Placement 6
Rack-Mount Placement 7
Wall-Mount Placement 8
Connecting the Cables 8
4Web Utility Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Connecting to the Switch with the Web-Based Utility 10
Using Menus in the Web-Based Utility 10
Viewing On-line Help 11
5Using the Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Connecting to Your Switch with HyperTerminal 12
Connecting to the Switch with Telnet 15
Logging On to the Console 15
Selecting Menu Options and Actions 15
Using the Switch Main Menu 16
System Configuration 16
System Information 17
Management Settings 19
Username & Password Settings 24
Security Settings 25
VLAN Management 28
IP Configuration 29
File Management 43
Restore System Default Settings 46
Reset to Factory Settings 46
Reboot System 46
Stack Configuration 47
Port Status 47
Port Status 48
PoE Status 48
Port Configuration 49
Port Settings 49
PoE Settings 50
System Mode (Layer 2 / Layer 3) Selection 51
Help 52
Logout 53

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AContacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
US/Canada Contacts 54
BCustomer Site Survey. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
CWarranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Limited Warranty 57
Exclusions and Limitations 57
Obtaining Warranty Service 58
Technical Support 58
DFederal Communication Commission Interference Statement . . 59
Industry Canada Statement 59
EC Declaration of Conformity (Europe) 59
ESpecifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

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Welcome
Introduction
1
Introduction
Welcome
Thank you for choosing a Linksys Switch. This Switch will allow you to quickly and economically
expand your Linksys system.
This new Linksys rack mount Switch delivers non-blocking, wire speed switching for your
network clients, plus multiple options for connecting to your network backbone. Forty eight
ports wire up your workstations or connect to other Linksys switches or devices.
The Switch features monitoring and configuration via your web browser, making it easy to
manage your Switch. Or if you prefer, you can use the console interface to configure the Switch.
Use the instructions in this guide to help you connect the switch, set it up, and configure it to
bridge your different networks. These instructions should be all you need to get the most out of
the Switch.
What’s in this User Guide?
This user guide covers the steps for setting up and using the Switch.
•Chapter 2, "Getting to Know the SFE2010/SFE2010P"
This chapter describes the ports, LEDs, and other features on the front and back panels of
the switch.
•Chapter 3, "Connecting Devices "
This chapter explains how to physically connect your network devices to the switch.
•Chapter 4, "Web Utility Configuration "
This chapter provides an introduction to the features of the web-based configuration utility.
•Chapter 5, "Using the Console"
This chapter describes the use of the switch console, which allows you to perform basic
configuration of the switch.
•Appendix A, "Contacts"
•Appendix B, "Customer Site Survey"
•Appendix C, "Warranty Information"
•Appendix D, "Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement"
•Appendix E, "Specifications"

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Getting to Know the SFE2010/SFE2010P
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Getting to Know the SFE2010/SFE2010P
This chapter describes the ports, LEDs, and other features on the front and back panels of the
switch.
The SFE2010 and SFE2010P are 48-port, layer-2 Ethernet switches that affordably expand the
capability of the Linksys system. These two versions are functionally identical except the
SFE2010P model offers Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) which can be used to supply power to
various Linksys products over Ethernet cable.
SFE2010/P Front Panel
Feature Description
Reset The Switch can be reset by inserting a pin or paper clip into the RESET
opening.
CAUTION: If the RESET switch is pressed for more than 10 seconds, the
Switch will reset to its default settings. All customized user settings will be
lost.
LEDs The Switch uses Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) to indicate the status of
numerous functions. These functions are listed below.
PWR A green PWR LED lights up to indicate that the Switch is powered on.
FAN A green FAN LED lights up to indicate that the cooling fan is operating
properly. A blinking red FAN LED indicates that the cooling fan has failed.
RPS A green RPS LED lights up to indicate that RPS is connected and operating
properly. A blinking red RPS LED indicates an RPS fault.
MST A green MST LED indicates that this Switch is a stack master.
Stack ID A green Stack ID LED indicates that this Switch is stacked and the
corresponding number indicates its stack ID.
Act/Link The green Act/Link LEDs light up to indicate a functional network link
through the corresponding port with an attached device. The Act
(Activity) LEDs flash to indicate that the Switch is actively sending or
receiving data over that port.
Speed On the SFE2010, a green Speed LED indicates that the port is linked to a
100Mbps device.
PoE On the SFE2010P, a green PoE LED indicates that PoE is active on that port.
Gigabit The Gigabit LED lights up to indicate a Gigabit connection on the
corresponding port.

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Getting to Know the SFE2010/SFE2010P
1-48 The Switch is equipped with 48 auto-sensing, Ethernet (802.3) network
ports, which use RJ-45 connectors. The Fast Ethernet ports support
network speeds of 10Mbps or 100Mbps. They can operate in half and full-
duplex modes. Auto-sensing technology enables each port to
automatically detect the speed of the device connected to it, and adjust
its speed and duplex accordingly.
The switch can deliver a maximum of 15.4W to a PoE port. With regular AC
power supply, there is 360W available to all PoE ports, and 280W available
with redundant power supply.
G1-G2 Ports G1-G2 are Ethernet (802.3ab) uplink ports which support network
speeds of 10Mbps, 100Mbps, and 1000Mbps.
NOTE: A switch is in stacking mode by default. In stacking mode, ports G1
and G2 are reserved for use as stacking ports.
miniGBIC1/2 The Switch provides two mini-GBIC ports. The mini-GBIC (gigabit interface
converter) port is a connection point for a mini-GBIC expansion module,
so the Switch can be uplinked via fiber to another switch. Each mini-GBIC
port provides a link to a high-speed network segment or individual
workstation at speeds of up to 1000Mbps.
Use the Linksys MGBT1, MGBSX1, or MGBLH1 mini-GBIC modules with the
Switch. The MGBSX1 and the MGBLH1 require fiber cabling with LC
connectors, while the MGBT1 requires a Category 5e Ethernet cable with
an RJ-45 connector.
Feature Description

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Getting to Know the SFE2010/SFE2010P
SFE2010/P Back Panel
Feature Description
Power The Power port is where you will connect the power cord.
Console The Console port is where you can connect a serial cable to a PC’s serial
port for configuration using your PC’s HyperTerminal program. Refer to
Chapter 4: Using the Console Interface for Configuration for more
information.
RPS Redundant Power Supply (Linksys RPS1000)

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Sample Network Configuration
Connecting Devices
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Connecting Devices
This chapter explains how to physically connect your network devices to the switch.
•”Sample Network Configuration,” on page 5
•”Maximum Cabling Distances,” on page 5
•”Before You Install the Switch... ,” on page 6
•”Placement Options,” on page 6
•”Connecting the Cables,” on page 8
Sample Network Configuration
For an example of a possible network configuration, see the application diagrams shown
below.
Maximum Cabling Distances
When you connect your network devices, make sure you don’t exceed the maximum cabling
distances, which are listed in the following table:
*A hub refers to any type of 100Mbps hub, including regular hubs and stackable hubs. A
10Mbps hub connected to another 10Mbps hub can span up to 100 meters (328 feet).
From To Maximum Distance
Switch Switch or Hub* 100 meters (328 feet)
Hub Hub 5 meters (16.4 feet)
Switch or Hub Computer 100 meters (328 feet)

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Before You Install the Switch...
Connecting Devices
Before You Install the Switch...
When you choose a location for the switch, observe the following guidelines:
• Make sure that the switch will be accessible and that the cables can be easily connected.
• Keep cabling away from sources of electrical noise, power lines, and fluorescent lighting
fixtures.
• Position the switch away from water and moisture sources.
• To ensure adequate air flow around the switch, be sure to provide a minimum clearance of
two inches (50 mm).
• Connect the supplied power cord to the switch’s power port, and plug the other end into an
electrical outlet.
CAUTION: Make sure you use the power cord that is supplied with the switch. Use of a
different power cord could damage the switch.
Placement Options
Before connecting cables to the Ethernet switch, first you will physically install the Ethernet
switch. Either set the Ethernet switch on its four rubber feet for desktop placement, mount it in
a standard-sized, 19-inch wide for rack-mount placement, or mount it on a wall with the wall-
mount brackets provided.
NOTE: The four supplied mounting brackets can be used for either wall mount or rack
mount installations.
Desktop Placement
1. Attach the rubber feet to the recessed areas on the bottom of the Ethernet switch.
2. Place the Ethernet switch on a desktop near an AC power source.

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Placement Options
Connecting Devices
CAUTION: Keep enough ventilation space for the Ethernet switch so it does not exceed the
environmental restrictions mentioned in the specifications.
Rack-Mount Placement
To mount the Ethernet switch in any standard-sized, 19-inch wide, (each Ethernet switch
requires 1RU of space in the rack), follow these instructions:
1. Remove the four front screws on one side of the Ethernet switch. Retain the screws for re-
installation.
2. Place one of the supplied spacers on the side of the Ethernet switch so the four holes align
to the screw holes.
3. Place a rack mount bracket next to the spacer and reinstall the four screws (removed in step
1).
4. Repeat steps 2 through 3 for the other side of the Ethernet switch.
5. Attach the Ethernet switch to the rack using the supplied screws.

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Connecting the Cables
Connecting Devices
Wall-Mount Placement
1. On one of the side corners, remove the four front screws on of the Ethernet switch. Retain
the screws for re-installation.
NOTE: The Ethernet switch, shown below, is mounted with the ports located on top. When
the switch is mounted to a wall, the ports can be oriented in any direction.
2. Place one of the supplied spacers on the side of the Ethernet switch so the four holes align
to the screw holes.
3. Place a rack mount bracket next to the spacer and reinstall the four screws (removed in step
1). The wall mount brackets should point towards the bottom of the Ethernet switch.
4. Repeat steps 1 through 3 for the other corners of the Ethernet switch.
5. Attach the Ethernet switch to a wall with appropriate screws (not supplied).
CAUTION: Ensure that the Ethernet switch is securely attached to the wall.
Connecting the Cables
To connect network devices to the Ethernet switch, follow these instructions:
1. For 10/100Mbps devices, connect a Category 5 Ethernet network cable to one of the
numbered ports on the Ethernet switch. For a 1000Mbps device, connect a Category 5e
Ethernet network cable to one of the uplink ports on the Ethernet switch.
NOTE: If connecting an Ethernet switch to an SVR3000 router, connect it to a Cascade port
on the SVR3000.
2. Connect the other end to a PC or other network device.
3. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to connect additional devices.
4. If you are using the mini-GBIC port, then insert the mini-GBIC module to the mini-GBIC port.
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Connecting the Cables
Connecting Devices
CAUTION: Observe the orientation of the mini-GBIC module before inserting it into a mini-
GBIC port. The bottom mini-GBIC ports are upside down in relation to the top mini-GBIC
ports.
5. If you use the console interface to configure the Ethernet switch, then connect the supplied
serial cable to the console port (located on the back of the Ethernet switch), and tighten the
captive retaining screws. Connect the other end to your PC’s serial port. (The PC must be
running VT100 terminal emulation software, such as HyperTerminal.)
6. Connect the supplied power cord to the power port, and plug the other end into an
electrical outlet.
CAUTION: Make sure you use the power cord that is supplied with the Ethernet switch. Use
of a different power cord could damage the Ethernet switch.
7. Power on the network devices connected to the Ethernet switch. Each active port’s
corresponding Act/Link LED will light up on the Ethernet switch. If a port has an active
Gigabit connection, then its corresponding Gigabit LED will also light up.
8. Proceed as needed:
• If you will use the console interface to configure the Ethernet switch, proceed to
”Console Configuration” section on page 33 for directions.
• If you use the Web-based Utility to configure the Ethernet switch, proceed to ”Web Utility
Configuration” section on page 50.

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Connecting to the Switch with the Web-Based Utility
Web Utility Configuration
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Web Utility Configuration
This chapter provides an introduction to the features of the web-based configuration utility.
Linksys switch provides a complete web-based utility to configure the switch. This utility is
accessed through your web browser.
•”Connecting to the Switch with the Web-Based Utility ,” on page 10
•”Using Menus in the Web-Based Utility,” on page 10
•”Viewing On-line Help ,” on page 11
Connecting to the Switch with the Web-Based Utility
You can connect to the switch using a standard web browser on a computer that is connected
to the same network as the switch.
To access the web-based utility, enter the IP address of the switch to the address field of your
web browser. The default IP address is 192.168.1.254.
Using Menus in the Web-Based Utility
Use the left navigation panel to choose options in the web-based utility.

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Viewing On-line Help
Web Utility Configuration
Viewing On-line Help
The Web Utility has on-line Help including field definitions for each screen. To access the on-
line help for a particular screen, click the Help button on the right side of the screen.

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Connecting to Your Switch with HyperTerminal
Using the Console
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Using the Console
This chapter describes the use of the switch console, which allows you to perform basic
configuration of the switch.
The switch features a menu-driven console interface for basic configuration of the switch and
management of your network.This chapter describes console interface configuration.
Configuration can also be performed through the web utility, which is covered in the next
chapter.
•”Connecting to Your Switch with HyperTerminal,” on page 12
•”Connecting to the Switch with Telnet,” on page 15
•Logging On to the Console (see page 15)
•Selecting Menu Options and Actions (see page 15)
•Using the Switch Main Menu (see page 16)
•System Configuration (see page 16)
•Port Status (see page 47)
•Port Configuration (see page 49)
•System Mode (Layer 2 / Layer 3) Selection (see page 51)
•Help (see page 52)
•Logout (see page 53)
Connecting to Your Switch with HyperTerminal
You can use the HyperTerminal to connect to your switch.
NOTE: The switch also can be configured through a telnet connection. Telnet to the switch IP
address 192.168.1.254. Then, press the Enter key. The default logon ID is admin with a blank
password.
Before you use HyperTerminal to connect to your switch for the first time, you must configure
the application on your PC. You can save the settings to use each time you connect to your
switch.

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Connecting to Your Switch with HyperTerminal
Using the Console
1. Click the Start button. Choose Programs > Accessories > Communications >
HyperTerminal.
2. On the Connection Description screen, type a name for this connection, select an icon, and
then click OK.
3. On the Connect Toscreen, use the Connect using drop-down list to select a port to
communicate with the switch: COMn, or TCP/ IP.

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Connecting to Your Switch with HyperTerminal
Using the Console
4. Set the serial port settings as follows:
•Bits per second: 115200
•Data bits: 8
•Parity: None
•Stop bits: 1
•Flow control: None
5. Then, click the OK button.
6. Optionally, on the File menu, click Save to save these settings. The next time that you need
to connect to the console, you can open this saved connection.

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Connecting to the Switch with Telnet
Using the Console
Connecting to the Switch with Telnet
You can connect to the switch with telnet.
1. Open a command line editor and enter telnet <switch ip address>. Then, press the Enter
key.
2. When the Login screen appears, select Edit and enter admin in the User Name field. Leave
the Password field blank.
3. Press the Esc key to return to the Login screen.
4. Select Enter to enter the CLI interface.
NOTE: The Username & Password Settings screen can also be used to set passwords for other
users.
Logging On to the Console
1. Start HyperTerminal and open the connection that you configured previously.
2. When the blinking cursor appears, press the Enter key.
3. When prompted to login, enter the default login and password: admin
The Switch Main Menu appears.
Selecting Menu Options and Actions
Within the Console Interface, menus list options in numeric order. Actions appear at the end of
the screen. To select menu options and actions, use the following keys on your keyboard:
Key Function
Arrow keys Move the cursor up, down, left, or right.
Number key Press the menu number and then press Enter key to select a menu
option.
Tab Move the cursor from one field to the next on an editing screen.
Enter Select an option that is highlighted by the cursor.
Esc Return to the previous menu or screen, or move cursor from
editable fields to Action list.

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Using the Switch Main Menu
Using the Console
Using the Switch Main Menu
The Switch Main Menu provides access to screens that you can use to configure your system,
view or modify port and PoE settings, and view or modify system and stacking mode.
1. System Configuration (see page 16)
2. Port Status (see page 47)
3. Port Configuration (see page 49)
4. System Mode (Layer 2 / Layer 3) Selection (see page 51)
5. Help (see page 52)
0.Logout (see page 53)
System Configuration
The System Configuration Menu provides access to screens where you can manage system
information, view or modify management settings, set up user accounts, and manage security
settings. It also provides access to screens where you can manage VLAN IDs, IPv4 and IPv6
settings, and download upgrade files. You also will use this menu if you need to restore default
settings, reset the switch to the factory default configuration, or reboot the system.
1. System Information (see page 17)
2. Management Settings (see page 19)

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System Configuration
Using the Console
3. Username & Password Settings (see page 24)
4. Security Settings (see page 25)
5. VLAN Management (see page 28)
6. IP Configuration (see page 29)
7. File Management (see page 43)
8. Restore System Default Settings (see page 46)
9. Reset to Factory Settings (see page 46)
10. Reboot System (see page 46)
11. Stack Configuration (see page 47)
0.Back (Select return to the previous menu.)
To open this screen:
From the Switch Main Menu, select 1. System Configuration Menu.
System Information
The System Information menu provides access to screens where you can view firmware version
information and general system information.
1. Versions (see page 18)
2. General Information (see page 18)
0.Back (Select to return to the previous menu.)
To open this menu:
1. From the Switch Main Menu, select 1. System Configuration.
2. From the System Configuration Menu, select 1. System Information.
3. When you are finished using this screen, select 0. Back.