NETGEAR GS724AT - ProSafe Gigabit Smart Switch Instruction Manual

202-10360-01
March 2008
NETGEAR, Inc.
4500 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA
GS700AT Series Smart
Switch Software
Administration Manual

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© 2007, 2008 by NETGEAR, Inc. All Rights reserved.
Trademarks
NETGEAR and the NETGEAR logo are registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. in the United States and/or other
countries. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are registered trademarks and Vista is a trademark of Microsoft
Corporation. Other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
Statement of Conditions
In the interest of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to
make changes to the products described in this document without notice.
NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product(s) or circuit
layout(s) described herein. Information is subject to change without notice.
Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer
It is hereby certified that the GS700AT Series Gigabit Smart Switch has been suppressed in accordance with the
conditions set out in the BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 and Vfg 46/1992. The operation of some equipment (for example,
test transmitters) in accordance with the regulations may, however, be subject to certain restrictions. Please refer to the
notes in the operating instructions.
The Federal Office for Telecommunications Approvals has been notified of the placing of this equipment on the market
and has been granted the right to test the series for compliance with the regulations.
Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) Statement
This equipment is in the first category (information equipment to be used in commercial and/or industrial areas) and
conforms to the standards set by the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Data Processing Equipment and
Electronic Office Machines that are aimed at preventing radio interference in commercial and/or industrial areas.
Consequently, when this equipment is used in a residential area or in an adjacent area thereto, radio interference may be
caused to equipment such as radios and TV receivers.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice: Radio Frequency
Notice
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
• This device may not cause harmful interference.
• This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
NOTE: 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 and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. 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:

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• 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 which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
EU Statement of Compliance
The NETGEAR GS700AT Series Gigabit Smart Switch is compliant with the following EU Council Directives: 89/336/
EEC and LVD 73/23/EEC. Compliance is verified by testing to the following standards: EN55022 Class A, EN55024
and EN60950-1.
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 appropriate measures.
Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations
This digital apparatus (NETGEAR GS700AT Series Smart Switch) does not exceed the Class A limits for radio-noise
emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of
Communications.
Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique du ministère des Communications
Cet appareil numérique (NETGEAR GS700AT Series Smart Switch) respecte les limites de bruits radioélectriques
visant les appareils numériques de classe A prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique du ministère
des Communications du Canada.
Customer Support
For assistance with installing and configuring your NETGEAR system or for questions or problems following
installation:
• Check the NETGEAR Web page at http://www.NETGEAR.com/support
• Call Technical Support in North America at 1-888-NETGEAR. If you are outside North America, please refer to
the phone numbers listed on the Support Information Card that was included with your switch.
• Email Technical Support at [email protected].
• Defective or damaged merchandise can be returned to your point-of-purchase representative.
Internet/World Wide Web
NETGEAR maintains a World Wide Web home page that you can access at the uniform resource locator (URL) http://
www.NETGEAR.com. A direct connection to the Internet and a Web browser such as Internet Explorer or Netscape are
required.
FCC Requirements for Operation in the United States
FCC Information to User:This product does not contain any user-serviceable components and is to be used with
approved antennas only. Any product changes or modifications will invalidate all applicable regulatory certifications and
approvals
FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure:This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 cm between

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the radiator and your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter.
FCC Declaration Of Conformity: We, NETGEAR, Inc., 4500 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara, CA 95054,
declare under our sole responsibility that the model GS700AT Series Gigabit Smart Switch complies with Part 15 of
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: a) This device may not cause harmful interference and
b) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.”
Product and Publication Details
Model Number: GS700AT Series
Publication Date: March 2008
Product Family: Smart Switch
Product Name: GS700AT Series Gigabit Smart Switch
Home or Business Product: Business
Language: English
Publication Part Number: 202-10360-01
Publication Version Number: 1.0

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Contents
About This Manual
Who Should Use this Book ............................................................................................... ix
How to Use This Book ...................................................................................................... ix
Conventions, Formats, and Scope ....................................................................................x
How to Use This Manual .................................................................................................. xi
How to Print this Manual ...................................................................................................xii
Revision History ................................................................................................................xii
Chapter 1
Getting Started with Switch Management
System Requirements ....................................................................................................1-1
Switch Management Interface ........................................................................................1-2
Network with a DHCP Server .........................................................................................1-3
Network without a DHCP Server ....................................................................................1-5
Web Access ....................................................................................................................1-8
Additional Utilities ...........................................................................................................1-9
Chapter 2
Introduction to the Web Browser Interface
Logging Into the NETGEAR Home Screen ....................................................................2-1
Using the NETGEAR Web Management System Options .............................................2-3
Chapter 3
Managing System Settings
Using the System Settings Utility ....................................................................................3-1
Management ...................................................................................................................3-1
Device View ....................................................................................................................3-7
SNMP .............................................................................................................................3-7
LLDP .............................................................................................................................3-27
Chapter 4
Configuring Switching Settings
Configuring Switching Settings .......................................................................................4-1

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Ports ...............................................................................................................................4-1
LAG ................................................................................................................................4-4
VLAN ............................................................................................................................4-14
Voice VLAN ..................................................................................................................4-22
STP ...............................................................................................................................4-28
Multicast .......................................................................................................................4-38
Address Table ...............................................................................................................4-47
Chapter 5
Configuring QoS
Configuring the Basic and Advanced QoS Settings .......................................................5-1
CoS .................................................................................................................................5-1
Chapter 6
Managing Security
Setting Security Configuration Options ...........................................................................6-1
Management Security .....................................................................................................6-1
Port Authentication .........................................................................................................6-9
Traffic Control ...............................................................................................................6-15
ACL ...............................................................................................................................6-19
Chapter 7
Monitoring the Switch
Setting Monitoring Options .............................................................................................7-1
Logs ................................................................................................................................7-1
RMON .............................................................................................................................7-9
Port Mirroring ................................................................................................................7-22
Chapter 8
Maintenance
Using the Maintenance Options .....................................................................................8-1
Reset ..............................................................................................................................8-1
Upload ............................................................................................................................8-3
Download ........................................................................................................................8-4
File Management ............................................................................................................8-5
Troubleshooting ..............................................................................................................8-6
Chapter 9
Online Help
Online Help .....................................................................................................................9-1

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Support ...........................................................................................................................9-1
User Guide .....................................................................................................................9-2
Appendix A
Default Settings
Index

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About This Manual
The NETGEAR®GS700AT Series Smart Switch Software Administration Manual describes how
to install, configure, operate, and troubleshoot the GS700AT Gigabit Smart Switch using its
included software. This book describes the software configuration procedures and explains the
options available within those procedures.
Who Should Use this Book
The information in this manual is intended for readers with intermediate to advanced system
management skills.
This document was created primarily for the system administrator who wishes to install and
configure the GS700AT Series Smart Switch in a network. This user guide assumes that the reader
has a general understanding of switch platforms and a basic knowledge of Ethernet and
networking concepts. To install this switch, it is not necessary to understand and use all of its
capabilities. Once basic configuration is performed, the switch operates using the remaining
factory default parameters. However, a greater level of configuration—anywhere from the basic up
to the maximum possible—will allow your network the full benefit of the switch’s features. The
web interface simplifies this configuration at all levels.
How to Use This Book
This document describes configuration commands for the GS700AT Series Smart Switch
software. The commands can all be accessed from the Web interface.
•Chapter 1, “Getting Started with Switch Management” describes how to use the SmartWizard
Discovery utility to set up your switch so that you can communicate with it.
•Chapter 2, “Introduction to the Web Browser Interface” introduces the Web browser interface.
•Chapter 3, “Managing System Settings” describes how to configure the System functions.
•Chapter 4, “Configuring Switching Settings” describes how to configure the Switching
functions.
•Chapter 5, “Configuring QoS” describes how to configure QoS functions.

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•Chapter 6, “Managing Security” describes how to configure security.
•Chapter 7, “Monitoring the Switch” describes how to configure switch monitoring.
•Chapter 8, “Maintenance” describes the firmware upgrade procedure and reset functions.
•Chapter 9, “Online Help” describes how to obtain online help and support.
•Appendix A, “Default Settings” gives GS700AT Series Smart Switch specifications and lists
default feature values.
Conventions, Formats, and Scope
The conventions, formats, and scope of this manual are described in the following paragraphs:
•Typographical Conventions. This manual uses the following typographical conventions:
•Formats. This manual uses the following formats to highlight special messages:
Note: Refer to the product release notes for the GS700AT Series Smart Switch Software
application level code. The release notes detail the platform specific functionality
of the Switching, SNMP, Config, and Management packages.
Italics Emphasis, books, CDs, file and server names, extensions
Bold User input, IP addresses, GUI screen text
Fixed Command prompt, CLI text, code
italics URL links
Note: This format is used to highlight information of importance or special interest.
Tip: This format is used to highlight a procedure that will save time or resources.
Warning: Ignoring this type of note may result in a malfunction or damage to the
equipment.