Moxa Technologies EtherDevice EDS-P506A-4PoE Series User manual

EDS-P506A-4PoE Series
User’s Manual
First Edition, July 2010
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EDS-P506A-4PoE Series User’s Manual
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Table of Contents
1.Introduction...................................................................................................................................... 1-1
Overview...........................................................................................................................................1-2
Package Checklist...............................................................................................................................1-2
Features............................................................................................................................................1-2
Industrial Networking Capability....................................................................................................1-2
Designed for Industrial Applications...............................................................................................1-3
Useful Utility and Remote Configuration .........................................................................................1-3
Recommended Software and Accessories .......................................................................................1-3
2.Getting Started ................................................................................................................................. 2-1
RS-232 Console Configuration (115200, None, 8, 1, VT100) ....................................................................2-2
Configuration using a Telnet Console.....................................................................................................2-4
Configuration using a Web Browser.......................................................................................................2-6
Disabling Telnet and Browser Access.....................................................................................................2-7
3.Featured Functions ........................................................................................................................... 3-1
Configuring Basic Settings ...................................................................................................................3-2
System Identification...................................................................................................................3-2
Password ...................................................................................................................................3-3
Accessible IP...............................................................................................................................3-3
Port...........................................................................................................................................3-4
Network.....................................................................................................................................3-5
Time..........................................................................................................................................3-7
Turbo Ring DIP Switch ...............................................................................................................3-11
System File Update—By Remote TFTP..........................................................................................3-13
System File Update—By Local Import/Export ................................................................................3-13
System File Update—By Backup Media.........................................................................................3-14
Restart.....................................................................................................................................3-14
Factory Default .........................................................................................................................3-15
Using Port Trunking ..........................................................................................................................3-15
The Port Trunking Concept .........................................................................................................3-15
Configuring Port Trunking...........................................................................................................3-16
Configuring SNMP.............................................................................................................................3-17
Trap Settings............................................................................................................................3-19
SNMP Inform Mode....................................................................................................................3-19
Using PoE ........................................................................................................................................3-20
Using Communication Redundancy .....................................................................................................3-24
The Turbo Ring Concept.............................................................................................................3-24
Configuring “Turbo Ring” and “Turbo Ring V2” ..............................................................................3-28
The Turbo Chain Concept...................................................................................................................3-32
Configuring “Turbo Chain” ..........................................................................................................3-33
The STP/RSTP Concept ..............................................................................................................3-34
Configuring STP/RSTP................................................................................................................3-38
Using Traffic Prioritization..................................................................................................................3-40
The Traffic Prioritization Concept.................................................................................................3-41
Configuring Traffic Prioritization ..................................................................................................3-42
Using Virtual LAN..............................................................................................................................3-45
The Virtual LAN (VLAN) Concept..................................................................................................3-45
Sample Applications of VLANs using Moxa EDS-P506A-4PoE ...........................................................3-47
Configuring Virtual LAN..............................................................................................................3-48
Using Multicast Filtering.....................................................................................................................3-50
The Concept of Multicast Filtering................................................................................................3-50
Configuring IGMP Snooping ........................................................................................................3-52
Add Static Multicast MAC............................................................................................................3-54
Configuring GMRP .....................................................................................................................3-55
GMRP Table..............................................................................................................................3-55
Using Bandwidth Management............................................................................................................3-55
Traffic Rate Limiting Settings......................................................................................................3-56
Using Port Access Control ..................................................................................................................3-56
Configuring Static Port Lock........................................................................................................3-58
Configuring IEEE 802.1X ............................................................................................................3-58
Using Auto Warning ..........................................................................................................................3-61
Configuring Email Warning .........................................................................................................3-61
Event Type...............................................................................................................................3-61
Email Setup..............................................................................................................................3-63
Configuring Relay Warning .........................................................................................................3-64
Event Setup..............................................................................................................................3-64
Warning List .............................................................................................................................3-65
Using Line-Swap-Fast-Recovery..........................................................................................................3-65
Configuring Line-Swap Fast Recovery ..........................................................................................3-65

Using Set Device IP...........................................................................................................................3-66
Configuring Set Device IP...........................................................................................................3-66
Using Diagnosis................................................................................................................................3-69
Mirror Port................................................................................................................................3-69
Ping.........................................................................................................................................3-70
Using Monitor...................................................................................................................................3-71
Monitor by Switch......................................................................................................................3-71
Monitor by Port .........................................................................................................................3-72
Using the MAC Address Table.............................................................................................................3-72
Using Event Log ...............................................................................................................................3-73
Using Syslog ....................................................................................................................................3-74
Using HTTPS/SSL..............................................................................................................................3-75
4.EDS Configurator GUI........................................................................................................................ 4-1
Starting EDS Configurator....................................................................................................................4-2
Broadcast Search................................................................................................................................4-2
Search by IP address ..........................................................................................................................4-3
Upgrade Firmware ..............................................................................................................................4-3
Modify IP Address...............................................................................................................................4-4
Export Configuration ...........................................................................................................................4-4
Import Configuration...........................................................................................................................4-5
Unlock Server ....................................................................................................................................4-6
A.MIB Groups ....................................................................................................................................... A-1
B.Modbus Information.......................................................................................................................... B-1

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1. Introduction
Welcome to the Moxa EDS-P506A-4PoE Series of EtherDevice Switches, the PoE Managed Redundant Ethernet
Switches designed for connecting powered devices (PD) in industrial field applications.
The following topics are covered in this chapter:
Overview
Package Checklist
Features
¾Industrial Networking Capability
¾Designed for Industrial Applications
¾Useful Utility and Remote Configuration
¾Recommended Software and Accessories

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Overview
As the world’s network and information technology becomes more mature, the trend is to use Ethernet as the
major communications interface in many industrial communications and automation applications. In fact, a
whole new industry has sprung up to provide Ethernet products that comply with the requirements of
demanding industrial applications.
The Moxa EtherDevice™ EDS-P506A-4PoE Series Ethernet switches are managed redundant Ethernet
switches that come standard with 4 10/100BaseT(X) 802.3af/at (PoE/PoE+) compliant Ethernet ports and 2
10/100BaseT(X) or 2 100BaseF(X) Ethernet ports. The EDS-P506A-4PoE Ethernet switches provide up to 30
watts of power per PoE port, 24/48VDC wide range power input, and allow power to be supplied to connected
devices (such as surveillance cameras, wireless access points, and IP phones) when AC power is not readily
available or cost-prohibitive to provide locally. The Ethernet switches support a variety of management
functions, including Turbo Ring, RSTP/STP, IGMP, VLAN, QoS, RMON, bandwidth management, and port
mirroring. The EDS-P506A-4PoE series is designed especially for security automation applications such as IP
surveillance and gate of entry systems, which can benefit from a scalable backbone construction and
Power-over-Ethernet support.
Package Checklist
The EDS-P506A-4PoE is shipped with the following items. If any of these items are missing or damaged, please
contact your customer service representative for assistance.
•1 EDS-P506A-4PoE EtherDevice Switch
•RJ45 to DB9 console port cable
•Protective caps for unused ports
•DIN-Rail mounting kit (attached to the EDS-P506A-4PoE’s rear panel by default)
•Document and Software CD with User’s Manual and Windows Utility
•Hardware Installation Guide
•Warranty Card
Features
Industrial Networking Capability
•Turbo Ring, Turbo Chain (<20ms recovery time at full load) and STP/RSTP (IEEE 802.1w/D)
•IPv6 ready (IPv6 Logo Committee certified)
•IEEE 1588 PTP (Precision Time Protocol) for precise time synchronization of networks.
•DHCP Option 82 for IP address assignment for different policies.
•Supports Modbus/TCP.
•Supports LLDP (Link Layer Discovery Protocol).
•IEEE 802.3af/at Power-over-Ethernet Technology.
•2 10/100BaseT(X) or 100BaseF(X) Ethernet ports for Redundant Ethernet Ring (recovery time < 20 ms at
full load) and RSTP/STP (IEEE802.1W/D)
•IGMP Snooping and GMRP for filtering multicast traffic from industrial Ethernet protocols.
•Supports IEEE 802.1Q, tag-based VLAN, GVRP, and port-based VLAN to make network planning easier.
•Supports QoS—IEEE 802.1p/1Q and TOS/DiffServ to increase determinism.
•Supports 802.3ad, LACP for optimum bandwidth utilization.
•Supports IEEE 802.1X and SSL to enhance network security.
•SNMP V1/V2c/V3 for different levels of network management security.
•RMON for efficient network monitoring and proactive capability.

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Designed for Industrial Applications
•Advanced PoE management function
•Bandwidth management prevents unpredictable network status
•Support ABC-01 (Automatic Backup Configurator) for system configuration backup
•Long-haul transmission distance up to 40 km
•Redundant, dual 24/48 VDC power inputs
•IP30, rugged high-strength metal case
•DIN-Rail or panel mounting ability
•Bandwidth management to prevent unpredictable network status
•Lock port for allowing access to authorized MAC addresses only
•Port mirroring for online debugging
•Automatic warning by exception through email, relay output
•Digital inputs to integrate a sensor and alarm with an IP network
•Automatic recovery of connected device IP addresses
•Line-swap fast recovery
Useful Utility and Remote Configuration
•Configurable using a Web browser, Telnet/Serial console, or Windows utility
•Send ping commands to identify network segment integrity
Recommended Software and Accessories
•ABC-01: Automatic Backup Configurator via RS-232 console port, 0 to 60°C operating temperature
•DR-75-48: DIN-Rail power supply (48 VDC, 75W/1.6A, with 85 to 264 VAC input)
•DR-120-48: DIN-Rail power supply (48 VDC, 120W/2.5A, with 88 to 132 VAC/176 to 264 VAC input by
switch)
•EDS-SNMP OPC Server Pro: CD with EDS-SNMP OPC Server software and user’s manual
•WK-46: Wall Mounting Kit (will be shipped with the product)
•RK-4U: 4U-high 19” rack mounting kit

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2. Getting Started
This chapter explains how to access the EDS-P506A-4PoE for the first time. There are three ways to access the
switch: serial console, Telnet console, and web browser. The serial console connection method, which requires
using a short serial cable to connect the EDS-P506A-4PoE to a PC’s COM port, can be used if you do not know
the EDS-P506A-4PoE’s IP address. The Telnet console and web browser connection methods can be used to
access the EDS-P506A-4PoE over an Ethernet LAN, or over the Internet.
The following topics are covered in this chapter:
RS-232 Console Configuration (115200, None, 8, 1, VT100)
Configuration using a Telnet Console
Configuration using a Web Browser
Disabling Telnet and Browser Access

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RS-232 Console Configuration (115200, None, 8,
1, VT100)
Connection Caution!
•You cannot connect to the EDS-P506A-4PoE simultaneously by serial console and Telnet.
•You can connect to the EDS-P506A-4PoE simultaneously by web browser and serial console, or by web
browser and Telnet.
However, we strongly suggest that you do NOT use more than one connection method at the same time.
Following this advice will allow you to maintain better control over the configuration of your EDS-P506A-4PoE.
NOTE We recommend using Moxa PComm Terminal Emulator, which can be downloaded free of charge from Moxa’s
website.
Before running PComm Terminal Emulator, use an RJ45 to DB9-F (or RJ45 to DB25-F) cable to connect the
EDS-P506A-4PoE’s RS-232 console port to your PC’s COM port (generally COM1 or COM2, depending on how
your system is set up).
After installing PComm Terminal Emulator, perform the following steps to access the RS-232 console utility.
1. From the Windows desktop, click Start ÆPrograms ÆPCommLite1.3 ÆTerminal Emulator.
2. Select Open under Port Manager to open a new connection.

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3. The Communication Parameter page of the Property window opens. Select the appropriate COM port
for Console Connection, 115200 for Baud Rate, 8 for Data Bits, None for Parity, and 1 for Stop Bits.
4. Click the Terminal tab, and select VT100 for Terminal Type. Click OK to continue.
5. Type 1 to select ansi/VT100 terminal type, and then press Enter.

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6. The Console login screen will appear. Press Enter to open the Account pop-up selector and then select
either admin or user. Use the keyboard’s down arrow to move the cursor to the Password field, enter the
Console Password (this is the same as the Web Browser password; leave the Password field blank if a
console password has not been set), and then press Enter.
7. The EDS-P506A-4PoE’s Main Menu will be displayed. (NOTE: To modify the appearance of the PComm
Terminal Emulator window, select Font… under the Edit menu, and then choose the desired formatting
options.)
8. After entering the Main Menu, use the following keys to move the cursor, and to select options.
Key Function
Up/Down/Left/Right arrows, or Tab Move the onscreen cursor
Enter Display & select options
Space Toggle options
Esc Previous Menu
Configuration using a Telnet Console
You may use Telnet to access the EDS-P506A-4PoE’s console utility over a network. To be able to access the
EDS’s functions over the network (by Telnet or web browser) from a PC host that is connected to the same LAN
as the EDS-P506A-4PoE, you need to make sure that the PC host and the EDS-P506A-4PoE are on the same
logical subnet. To do this, check your PC host’s IP address and subnet mask. By default, the EDS-P506A-4PoE’s
IP address is 192.168.127.253 and the EDS-P506A-4PoE’s subnet mask is 255.255.255.0 (for a Class C
network). If you do not change these values, and your PC host’s subnet mask is 255.255.0.0, then its IP

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address must have the form 192.168.xxx.xxx. On the other hand, if your PC host’s subnet mask is
255.255.255.0, then its IP address must have the form 192.168.127.xxx.
NOTE To use the EDS-P506A-4PoE’s management and monitoring functions from a PC host connected to the same
LAN as the EDS-P506A-4PoE, you must make sure that the PC host and the EDS-P506A-4PoE are connected
to the same logical subnet.
NOTE Before accessing the console utility via Telnet, first connect one of the EDS-P506A-4PoE’s RJ45 Ethernet ports
to your Ethernet LAN, or directly to your PC’s Ethernet card (NIC). You can use either a straight-through or
cross-over Ethernet cable.
NOTE The EDS-P506A-4PoE’s default IP address is 192.168.127.253.
Perform the following steps to access the console utility via Telnet.
1. Click Start ÆRun, and then telnet to the EDS-P506A-4PoE’s IP address from the Windows Run window.
(You may also issue the telnet command from the MS-DOS prompt.)
2. Type 1 to choose ansi/vt100, and then press Enter.
3. The Console login screen will appear. Press Enter to open the Account pop-up selector and then select
either admin or user. Use the keyboard’s down arrow to move the cursor to the Password field, enter the
Console Password (this is the same as the Web Browser password; leave the Password field blank if a
console password has not been set), and then press Enter.
4. When the Main Menu of the EDS-P506A-4PoE’s console utility opens, click Terminal Æpreferences…
from the menu at the top of the window.

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5. When the Terminal Preferences window opens, make sure that the VT100 Arrows option is selected.
NOTE The Telnet Console looks and operates in precisely the same manner as the RS-232 Console.
Configuration using a Web Browser
The EDS-P506A-4PoE’s web browser interface provides a convenient way to modify the switch’s configuration
and access the built-in monitoring and network administration functions. The recommended web browser is
Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 or 6.0 with JVM (Java Virtual Machine) installed.
NOTE To use the EDS-P506A-4PoE’s management and monitoring functions from a PC host connected to the same
LAN as the EDS-P506A-4PoE, you must make sure that the PC host and the EDS-P506A-4PoE are on the same
logical subnet.
NOTE If the EDS-P506A-4PoE is configured for other VLAN settings, you must make sure your PC host is on the
management VLAN.
NOTE Before accessing the EDS-P506A-4PoE’s web browser interface, first connect one of the switch’s RJ45
Ethernet ports to your Ethernet LAN, or connect directly to your PC’s Ethernet card (NIC). You can establish
a connection using either a straight-through or cross-over Ethernet cable.
NOTE The EDS-P506A-4PoE’s default IP is 192.168.127.253.
Perform the following steps to access the EDS-P506A-4PoE’s web browser interface.
1. Open Internet Explorer and type EDS-P506A-4PoE’s IP address in the Address field. Press Enter to
establish the connection.
2. The web login page will open. Select the login account (Admin or User) and enter the Password (this is the
same as the Console password), and then click Login to continue. Leave the Password field blank if a
password has not been set.

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NOTE By default, the EDS-P506A-4PoE’s password is not set (i.e., is blank).
3. You may need to wait a few moments for the web page to be downloaded to your computer. Use the menu
tree on the left side of the window to open the function pages to access each of the switch’s functions.
Disabling Telnet and Browser Access
If you are connecting the EDS-P506A-4PoE to a public network, but do not intend to use its management
functions over the network, we suggest using the RS-232 console’s Basic Settings ÆSystem Info page to
disable both Telnet Console and Web Configuration, as shown in the following figure.

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3. Featured Functions
In this chapter, we explain how to access the EDS-P506A-4PoE’s configuration options, perform monitoring,
and use administration functions. There are three ways to access these functions: RS-232 console, Telnet
console, and web browser. The serial console connection method, which requires using a short serial cable to
connect the EDS-P506A-4PoE to a PC’s COM port, can be used if you do not know the EDS-P506A-4PoE’s IP
address. The Telnet console and web browser connection methods can be used to access the EDS-P506A-4PoE
over an Ethernet LAN, or over the Internet.
The web console is the most user-friendly way to configure the EDS-P506A-4PoE. In this chapter, we use the
web console interface to introduce the functions. There are only a few differences between the web console,
serial console, and Telnet console.
The following topics are covered in this chapter:
Configuring Basic Settings
Using Port Trunking
Configuring SNMP
Using PoE
Using Communication Redundancy
The Turbo Chain Concept
Using Traffic Prioritization
Using Virtual LAN
Using Multicast Filtering
Using Bandwidth Management
Using Port Access Control
Using Auto Warning
Using Line-Swap-Fast-Recovery
Using Set Device IP
Using Diagnosis
Using Monitor
Using the MAC Address Table
Using Event Log
Using Syslog
Using HTTPS/SSL

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Configuring Basic Settings
The Basic Settings group includes the most commonly used settings required by administrators to maintain and
control EDS-P506A-4PoE.
System Identification
The system identification items are
displayed at the top of the web page,
and will be included in alarm emails.
Entering the system identification
information makes it easier to identify
the different switches connected to your
network
Switch Name
Setting Description Factory Default
Max. 30 Characters This option is useful for specifying the role or application of
different EDS-P506A-4PoE units.
E.g., Factory Switch 1.
Managed
Redundant Switch
[Serial No. of this
switch]
Switch Location
Setting Description Factory Default
Max. 80 Characters Specifies the location of different EDS-P506A-4PoE units.
E.g., production line 1. Switch Location
Switch Description
Setting Description Factory Default
Max. 30 Characters Use this field to enter a more detailed description of the
EDS-P506A-4PoE unit. None
Maintainer Contact Info
Setting Description Factory Default
Max. 30 Characters To provide information about whom to contact in order to
resolve problems. Use this field to enter contact information of
the person responsible for maintaining this EDS-P506A-4PoE.
None
Web Auto-logout (s)
Setting Description Factory Default
60 to 86400 (seconds) Disable or extend the auto-logout time for the web
management console. 0 (disable)
Age time (s)
Setting Description Factory Default
15 to 3825 (seconds) The length of time that a MAC address entry can remain in the
Moxa switch. When an entry reaches its aging time, it “ages
out” and is purged from the switch, effectively cancelling frame
forwarding to that specific port.
300

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Password
The EDS-P506A-4PoE provides two levels of access privilege: admin privilege gives read/write access to all
EDS-P506A-4PoE configuration parameters, and user privilege provides read access only. You will be able to
view the configuration, but will not be able to make modifications.
ATTENTION
The EDS-P506A-4PoE’s default Password is not set (i.e., is blank). If a Password is already set, then you will
be required to type the Password when logging into the RS-232 console, Telnet console, or web browser
interface.
Account
Setting Description Factory Default
admin “admin” privilege allows the user to modify all
EDS-P506A-4PoE configurations. admin
user “user” privilege only allows viewing EDS-P506A-4PoE
configurations.
Password
Setting Description Factory Default
Old Password
(Max. 16 Characters) Type current password when changing the password None
New Password
(Max. 16 Characters) Type new password when changing the password None
Retype Password (Max.
16 Characters) If you type a new password in the Password field, you will be required to retype the password in the Retype new password
field before updating the new password.
None
Accessible IP
The EDS-P506A-4PoE uses an IP
address-based filtering method to control
access to the EDS-P506A-4PoE units.

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Accessible IP Settings allows you to add or remove “Legal” remote host IP addresses to prevent unauthorized
access. Access to the EDS-P506A-4PoE is controlled by IP address. If a host’s IP address is in the accessible IP
table, then the host will be allowed access to the EDS-P506A-4PoE. You can allow one of the following cases by
setting this parameter:
•Only one host with the specified IP address can access the EDS-P506A-4PoE
E.g., enter “192.168.1.1/255.255.255.255” to allow access to just the IP address 192.168.1.1.
•Any host on a specific subnetwork can access the EDS-P506A-4PoE
E.g., enter “192.168.1.0/255.255.255.0” to allow access to all IPs on the subnet defined by this IP
address/subnet mask combination.
•Any host can access the EDS-P506A-4PoE
Disable this function by deselecting the Enable the accessible IP list option.
The following table shows additional configuration examples:
Allowable Hosts Input format
Any host Disable
192.168.1.120 192.168.1.120 / 255.255.255.255
192.168.1.1 to 192.168.1.254 192.168.1.0 / 255.255.255.0
192.168.0.1 to 192.168.255.254 192.168.0.0 / 255.255.0.0
192.168.1.1 to 192.168.1.126 192.168.1.0 / 255.255.255.128
192.168.1.129 to 192.168.1.254 192.168.1.128 / 255.255.255.128
Port
Port settings are included to give the user control over Port Access, Port Transmission Speed, Flow Control,
and Port Type (MDI or MDIX). An explanation of each configuration item follows:
Enable
Setting Description Factory Default
checked Allows data transmission through the port. enabled
unchecked Immediately shuts off port access.
ATTENTION
If a connected device or sub-network is wreaking havoc on the rest of the network, the Disable option under
Advanced Settings/Port gives the administrator a quick way to shut off access through this port
immediately.
Description
Setting Description Factory Default
Media type Displays the media type for each module’s port N/A

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Name
Setting Description Factory Default
Max. 63 Characters Specify an alias for each port, and assist the administrator in
remembering important information about the port.
E.g., PLC 1
None
Speed
Setting Description Factory Default
Auto Allows the port to use the IEEE 802.3u protocol to negotiate
with connected devices. The port and connected devices will
determine the best speed for that connection.
Auto
100M-Full Choose one of these fixed speed options if the opposing
Ethernet device has trouble auto-negotiating line speed.
100M-Half
10M-Full
10M-Half
FDX Flow Ctrl
Setting Description Factory Default
Enable Enables flow control for this port when in auto-negotiate mode. Disable
Disable Disables flow control for this port when in auto-negotiate mode.
This setting enables or disables the flow control capability of this port when the “port transmission speed”
setting is in “auto” mode. The final result will be determined by the “auto” process between the
EDS-P506A-4PoE and connected devices.
MDI/MDIX
Setting Description Factory Default
Auto Allows the port to auto detect the port type of the opposing
Ethernet device and change the port type accordingly. Auto
MDI Choose the MDI or MDIX option if the opposing Ethernet device
has trouble auto-negotiating port type.
MDIX
Network
The Network configuration allows users to configure both IPv4 and IPv6 parameters for management access
over the network. The EDS-P506A-4PoE series supports both IPv4 and IPv6, and can be managed through
either of these address types.
IPv4
The IPv4 settings include the switch’s IP address and subnet mask, as well as the IP address of the default
gateway. In addition, input cells are provided for the IP addresses of a 1st and 2nd DNS server.
IPv6
IPv6 setting includes two distinct address types—Link-Local Unicast address and Global Unicast address. A
Link-Local address makes the switch accessible over IPv6 for all devices attached to the same local subnet. To
connect to a larger network with multiple segments, the switch must be configured with a Global Unicast
address.

EDS-P506A-4PoE Series Featured Functions
3-6
See a brief explanation of each
configuration item below.
Auto IP Configuration
Setting Description Factory Default
Disable Set up the EDS-P506A-4PoE’s IP address manually. Disable
By DHCP The EDS-P506A-4PoE’s IP address will be assigned
automatically by the network’s DHCP server.
By BOOTP The EDS-P506A-4PoE’s IP address will be assigned
automatically by the network’s BOOTP server.
Switch IP Address
Setting Description Factory Default
IP Address of the
EDS-P506A-4PoE Identifies the EDS-P506A-4PoE on a TCP/IP network. 192.168.127.253
Switch Subnet Mask
Setting Description Factory Default
Subnet mask of the
EDS-P506A-4PoE Identifies the type of network to which the EDS-P506A-4PoE is connected (e.g., 255.255.0.0 for a Class B network, or
255.255.255.0 for a Class C network).
255.255.255.0
Default Gateway
Setting Description Factory Default
Default Gateway of the
EDS-P506A-4PoE The IP address of the router that connects the LAN to an outside network. None
DNS IP Address
Setting Description Factory Default
1st DNS Server’s
IP Address The IP address of the DNS Server used by your network. After entering the DNS Server’s IP address, you can input the
EDS-P506A-4PoE’s URL (e.g., www.eds.company.com) in your
browser’s address field, instead of entering the IP address.
None
2nd DNS Server’s
IP Address The IP address of the DNS Server used by your network. The EDS-P506A-4PoE will try to locate the 2nd DNS Server if the 1st
DNS Server fails to connect.
None
Global Unicast Address Prefix (Prefix Length: 64 bits)
Setting Description Factory Default
Global Unicast Address
Prefix The prefix value must be formatted according to RFC 2373 “IPv6 Addressing Architecture,” using 8 colon-separated 16-bit
hexadecimal values. One double colon may be used in the
address to indicate the appropriate number of zeros required to
fill the undefined fields.
None