Linksys SRW224 - 10/100 - Gigabit Switch User manual

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Model No.
WIRED with WebView
24 Port 10/100 + 2-Port Gigabit Switch
SRW224
User Guide

24-port 10/100 + 2-Port Gigabit Switch with WebView
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How to Use this Guide
Your guide to the 24-port 10/100 + 2-Port Gigabit Switch with WebView has been designed to make
understanding networking with the switch easier than ever. Look for the following items when reading this User
Guide:
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this:
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warning and is something that could damage your
property or the Switch.
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction 1
Welcome 1
What’s in this Guide? 2
Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Switch 4
The Front Panel 4
The Back Panel 5
The Side Panel 5
Chapter 3: Connecting the Switch 7
Overview 7
Pre-Installation Considerations 8
Hardware Installation 8
Placement Options 9
Uplinking the Switch 10
Chapter 4: Configuration using the Console Interface 11
Overview 11
Configuring the HyperTerminal Application 11
Configuring the Switch through the Console Interface 12
Chapter 5: Configuring the Switch through the Web Utility 19
Overview 19
System Tab 20
Port Tab 22
Trunk Tab 23
VLAN Tab 23
Appendix A: Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet 27
About Fast Ethernet 27
About Gigabit Ethernet 27
Appendix B: Cabling 28
Overview 28
Twisted Pair Cabling 28
Fiber Optic Cabling 30
Appendix C: Windows Help 31
Appendix D: Glossary 32

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Appendix E: Specifications 38
Appendix F: Warranty Information 39
Appendix G: Regulatory Information 40
Appendix H: Contact Information 41

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List of Figures
Figure 2-1: Front Panel 4
Figure 2-2: Back Panel 5
Figure 2-3: Side Panel 5
Figure 3-1: Typical Network Configuration 7
Figure 3-2: Attaching the Rubber Feet to the Bottom of the Switch 9
Figure 3-3: Attaching the Brackets to the Switch (Front Panel Forward) 9
Figure 3-4: Mounting the Switch in A Rack 10
Figure 4-1: Finding HyperTerminal 11
Figure 4-2: Connection Description 11
Figure 4-3: Connect To 11
Figure 4-4: COM1 Properties 12
Figure 4-5: Login 12
Figure 4-6: Switch Main Menu 12
Figure 4-7: System Configuration 13
Figure 4-8: System Information 13
Figure 4-9: Advanced Switch Configuration 14
Figure 4-10: Password Setting 14
Figure 4-11: IP Configuration 15
Figure 4-12: Firmware Update 15
Figure 4-13: Main Menu 15
Figure 4-14: Send File 16
Figure 4-15: Xmodem File Send for SRW224 16
Figure 4-16: Restore System Default Setting 16
Figure 4-17: Reboot System 17
Figure 4-18: Return to Main Menu 17
Figure 4-19: Port Status 18
Figure 4-20: Port Configuration 18
Figure 4-21: Logout 18

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Figure 5-1: Addrees Field 19
Figure 5-2: Password Screen 19
Figure 5-3: Welcome Screen 19
Figure 5-4: System Tab-System Information 20
Figure 5-5: System Tab-MISC Configuration 20
Figure 5-6: System Tab-Username/Password Setting 21
Figure 5-7: Port Tab-Port Status 22
Figure 5-8: Port Tab-Port Configuration 22
Figure 5-9: Trunk Configuration 23
Figure 5-10: 802.1Q VLAN 23
Figure 5-11: Advanced 802.1Q VLAN Setting 24
Figure 5-12: Edit a 802.1Q VLAN Group 24
Figure 5-13: Mode Change 25
Figure 5-14: Port Based VLAN 25
Figure 5-15: Add a Port Base VLAN Group 25
Figure 5-16: QoS Configuration 26
Figure 5-17: Logout Tab 26
Figure B-1: Cable Charts 28
Figure B-2: Straight-Through Cable 29
Figure B-3: Crossed-Over Cable 29

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Chapter 1: Introduction
Welcome
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Chapter 1: Introduction
Welcome
Thank you for choosing the 24-port 10/100 + 2-Port Gigabit Switch with WebView. This Switch will allow you to
network better than ever.
This new Linksys rackmount switch delivers non-blocking, wire speed switching for your 10, and 100 megabit
network clients, plus multiple options for connecting to your network backbone. Twenty-four 10/100 ports wire
up your workstations, while the two integrated 10/100/1000BaseTX ports connect to other switches and the
backbone at Gigabit speeds. And the mini GBIC port allows future expansion to alternate transmission media like
optical fiber.
It features WebView monitoring and configuration via your web browser, making it easy to manage the 64 VLANs
and up to 7 trunking groups. Or if you prefer, you can use the integrated console port to configure the switch.
The non-blocking, wire-speed switching forwards packets as fast as your network can deliver them.
All ports have automatic MDI/MDI-X crossover detection. Each port independently and automatically negotiates
for best speed and whether to run in half- or full-duplex mode. Head-of-line blocking prevention keeps your
high-speed clients from bogging down in lower-speed traffic and fast store-and-forward switching prevents
damaged packets from being passed on into the network.
Use the instructions in this User 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 24-port 10/100 + 2-Port
Gigabit Switch with WebView.

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Chapter 1: Introduction
What’s in this Guide?
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What’s in this Guide?
This user guide covers the steps for setting up and using the Switch.
• Chapter 1: Introduction
This chapter describes the Switch’s applications and this User Guide.
• Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Switch
This chapter describes the physical features of the Switch.
• Chapter 3: Connecting the Switch
This chapter describes how to connect the Switch.
• Chapter 4: Configuration using the Console Interface
This chapter instructs you on how to use the Switch’s console interface for configuring the Switch.
• Chapter 5: Configuring the Switch through the Web Utility
This chapter shows you how to configure the Switch usign the Web Utility.
• Appendix A: Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet
This appendix describes the various Ethernets.
• Appendix B: Cabling
This appendix discusses different types of cabling.
• Appendix C: Windows Help
This appendix describes how you can use Windows Help for instructions about networking, such as installing
the TCP/IP protocol.
• Appendix D: Glossary
This appendix gives a brief glossary of terms frequently used in networking.
• Appendix E: Specifications
This appendix provides the Switch’s technical specifications.
• Appendix F: Warranty Information
This appendix supplies the Switch’s warranty information.
• Appendix G: Regulatory Information
This appendix supplies the Switch’s regulatory information.

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Chapter 1: Introduction
What’s in this Guide?
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• Appendix H: Contact Information
This appendix provides contact information for a variety of Linksys resources, including Technical Support.

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Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Switch
The Front Panel
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Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Switch
The Front Panel
The Switch's LEDs and ports are located on the front panel.
LEDs
System Green. Lights to indicate the power is being supplied to the Switch.
LINK/ACT Green. Lights to indicate a functional network link through the corresponding port (1
through 24) with an attached device. Blinks to indicate that the Switch is actively sending
or receiving data over that port.
Ports
LAN (1-24) The LAN (Local Area Network) ports connect to Ethernet network devices, such as other
switches or routers.
Gigabit1 /Gigabit2 / The switch is equipped with two Gigabit ports and a mini GBIC port that is shared with
miniGBIB Gigabit Port 2. If Gigabit Port 2 is being used, the minGBIC port cannot be used. They link to
high-speed network peripheral system or clients at speeds of up to
1000Mbps.
Gigabit Green. Lights to indicate the port is working in Gigabit mode.
Console The Console port is where you connect a serial cable from a PC’s serial port.
Figure 2-1: Front Panel

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The Back Panel
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The Back Panel
The power port is located on the back panel of the Switch.
Power The Power port is where you will connect the power cord.
The Side Panel
The security slot is located on a side panel.
Security Slot The security slot is where you can attach a lock so the Switch will be protected from theft.
Figure 2-3: Side Panel
Figure 2-2: Back Panel

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The Side Panel
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RJ-45 Ports
The Switch is equipped with twenty-four auto-sensing RJ-45 ports. These RJ-45 ports support network speeds of
either 10Mbps or 100Mbps, and 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 (10Mbps or 100Mbps), and adjust its
speed and duplex accordingly.
To connect a device to a port, you will need to use a network cable. You will need to use Category 5 (or better)
cable. For more information on twisted-pair cabling, refer to the Twisted-Pair Cabling section.
The Gigabit Expansion Ports
The Switch is equipped with one miniGBIC port and two Gigabit Ethernet ports that provide for the installation of
one expansion module. These ports provide links to high-speed network segments or individual workstations at
speeds of up to 1000Mbps (Gigabit Ethernet).
To establish a Gigabit Ethernet connection, you will need to install an MGBT1, MGBSX2, or MGBLH1 Gigabit
expansion module and use Category 5e cabling or fiber optic cabling. for more information on fiber optic cabling,
refer to the Fiber Optic Cabling section.
The Console Port
The Switch is equipped with a serial port labeled CONSOLE (located on the front of the switch) that allows you to
connect to a computer’s serial port (for configuration purposes) using the provided serial cable. You can use
HyperTerminal to manage the Switch using the console port.
With this and many other Linksys products, your networking options are limitless. Go to the Linksys website at
www.linksys.com for more information about products that work with the Switch.

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Chapter 3: Connecting the Switch
Overview
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Chapter 3: Connecting the Switch
Overview
This chapter will explain how to connect network devices to the Switch. For an example of a typical network
configuration, see the application diagram shown in Figure 3-1.
When you connect your network devices, make sure you don’t exceed the maximum cabling distances, which are
listed in the following table:
Maximum Cabling Distances.
*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)
Table 1: Maximum Cabling Distances
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)
Figure 3-1: Typical Network Configuration

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Pre-Installation Considerations
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Pre-Installation Considerations
Fast Ethernet Considerations
If you will be using the Switch for Fast Ethernet (100Mbps) applications, you must observe the following
guidelines:
Full-Duplex Considerations
As previously mentioned, the Switch provides full-duplex support for its RJ-45 ports. Full-duplex operation allows
data to be sent and received simultaneously, doubling a port’s potential data throughput.
If you will be using the Switch in full-duplex mode, the maximum cable length using Category 5 cable is 328 feet
(100 meters).
Positioning the Switch
Before you choose a location for the Switch, observe the following guidelines:
• Make sure that the switch is accessible and that the cables can be connected easily.
• 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).
• Do not stack free-standing Switches more than four units high.
• Connect Network Devices
Hardware Installation
To connect network devices to the Switch, follow these instructions:
1. Make sure all the devices you will connect to the Switch are powered off.
2. Connect a Category 5 Ethernet network cable to one of the numbered ports on the Switch.
3. Connect the other end to a PC or other network device.

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Placement Options
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4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to connect additional devices.
5. If you are using the Gigabit port, connect a Category 5e Ethernet network cable to the Gigabit port on the
Switch, and connect the other end to a Gigabit server or other network device.
6. If you are using the mini-GBIC port, then connect the mini-GBIC module to the mini-GBIC port. For detailed
instructions, refer to the module’s documentation.
7. Connect the supplied power cord to the Switch’s power port, and plug the other end into an electrical outlet.
8. Power on the devices connected to the Switch. Each active port’s corresponding LED will light up on the
Switch.
Placement Options
There are two ways to physically install the Switch, either set the Switch on its four rubber feet for desktop
placement or mount the Switch in a standard-sized, 19-inch high rack for rack-mount placement.
Desktop Placement
1. Attach the rubber feet to the recessed areas on the bottom of the Switch. See Figure 3-1.
2. Place the Switch on a desktop near an AC power source.
3. Keep enough ventilation space for the Switch and check the environmental restrictions mentioned in
specifications as you are placing the Switch.
4. Connect the Switch to network devices according to the Hardware Installation instructions, above.
Figure 3-3: Attaching the Brackets to the Switch (Front
Panel Forward)
NOTE: If you need to reset the Switch, remove the power cord
from the back of the Switch and then reconnect it.
IMPORTANT: Make sure to use the power cord
that is supplied with the Switch. Use of a different
power cord could damage the Switch.
Figure 3-2: Attaching the Rubber Feet to the Bottom of
the Switch
IMPORTANT: Make sure to use the screws supplied with
the mounting brackets. Using incorrect screws could
damage the Switch and would invalidate your warranty.

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Uplinking the Switch
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Rack-Mount Placement
To rack-mount the Switch in any standard 19-inch rack, follow the instructions described below.
1. Place the Switch on a hard flat surface with the front panel faced towards your front side
2. Attach a rack–mount bracket to one side of the Switch with the supplied screws. Figure 3-2 shows how to
attach brackets to one side of the Switch.
3. Secure the brackets tightly.
4. Follow the same steps to attach the other bracket to the opposite side.
5. After the brackets are attached to the Switch, use suitable screws to securely attach the brackets to any
standard 19-inch rack as shown in Figure 3-3.
6. Connect the Switch to network devices according to the Hardware Installation instructions.
Uplinking the Switch
To uplink the Switch, connect one end of a Cat5 (or better) cable into one of the 24 10/100 ports, and then
connect the other end of the cable into the peripheral device’s uplink port. MDI/MDIX will automaticlaly detect the
speed and cable type.
The hardware installation is complete,. Proceed to Chapter 4: Setting Up the 24-port 10/100 + 2-Port Gigabit
Switch with WebView, for directions on how to set up the Switch.
Figure 3-4: Mounting the Switch in A Rack

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Chapter 4: Configuration using the Console Interface
Overview
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Chapter 4: Configuration using the Console Interface
Overview
The Switch features a menu-driven console interface for basic switch configuration. You can easily manage your
network from the screens through the console port. Before you can use the console interface, you will need to
configure the HyperTerminal application.
Configuring the HyperTerminal Application
1. Click the Start button. Select Accessories and then Communications. HyperTerminal should be one of the
options listed in this menu. Select HyperTerminal. Running the Hyper Terminal utility program.
2. Enter a name for this connection. In the example below, the name of connection is SRW224. Select an icon for
the application. Click OK.
3. Select a port to communicate with the switch. Select COM1, COM2, or TCP/IP.
4. Set the serial port settings, as follows, then click OK.
Bits per Second: 19200
Databits: 8
Parity: None
Stop bits: 1
Flow control: None
Figure 4-2: Connection Description
Figure 4-1: Finding HyperTerminal
Figure 4-3: Connect To

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Configuring the Switch through the Console Interface
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Configuring the Switch through the Console Interface
Login
When you finish configuring the Hyper Terminal, the Login screen will appear. The first time you open the Web-
Based Utility, use the default username admin, and leave the password blank. Click the Login button. You can set
a new password later from the Password Setting screen.
Switch Screens
The Switch screens consist of a series of menus. Each menu has several options, which are listed vertically. A
highlight in each menu lets you select the option you wish to choose; pressing the Enter key activates the
highlighted option.
To navigate through the Console Interface use the Up Arrow or Down Arrow keys to move up or down, use the
Enter key to select, and the Esc key to return to the previous selection; menu options and any values entered or
present will get highlighted. Note that the bottom of the window always has a listing of the appropriate key
strokes.
Switch Main Menu
The Switch Main Menu screen displays four menu choices: System Configuration, Port Status, Port Configuration,
and Logout.
Figure 4-5: Login
Figure 4-4: COM1 Properties
Figure 4-6: Switch Main Menu

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System Configuration
System Configuration displays:
1. System Information
2. Advanced Switch Configuration
3. Password Setting
4. IP Configuration
5. Firmware Update
6. Restore System Default Setting
7. Reboot System
0. Return to Main Menu.
System Information
In System Information, you can check the Firmware Version.
Figure 4-8: System Information
Figure 4-7: System Configuration

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Advanced Switch Configuration
This screen allows you to make advanced switch configuration settings.
Broadcast Storm Filter. This allows you to filter by percentage the amount of broadcast traffic to your network to
prevent a storm of too many broadcasts from being sent at the same time. Select 5%, 10%, or 20%. Select Off to
prevent filtering.
Collision Retry Forever. In a collision, a packet will be re-sent until it reaches its destination. To enable this
feature, select Enable. To disable this feature, select Disable.
MAC Table Auto-Aging. If there is no response froma network device when searching for a MAC address within
the chosen time, the switch will remove the MAC address from the MAC address table. Select 150 sec, 300 sec, or
600 sec. To disable this feature, select Disable.
MAC Table Hashing. Select from a choice of two algorithm types used to check the MAC address table to
determine which MAC address is associated with what port or destination on the network. Select Direct Map or
CRC (Cyclical Redundancy Checking) Hash.
Console Auto Logout Time. The console will log out after the chosen time. Select 5 min, 10 min, or 20 min. Select
Never to disable the feature.
Web Auto Logout Time. The Web interface will log out after the chosen time. Select 5 min, 10 min, or 20 min.
Password Configuration
This screen allows you to set a password for your Switch.
Password Protection. To set a password for your network, select Enable. Enter your user name in the field, then
the password. Enter the password again to confirm that it is correct. If you don’t want to have a password to enter
the network, select Disable. The Username and Password can only be a maximum of six characters, using the
letters a through z, and numbers 0 through 9.
Figure 4-9: Advanced Switch Configuration
Figure 4-10: Password Setting