Ovislink AirLive Ether-FSH2400NS User manual

Ether-FSH2400NS
Smart Fast Ethernet Switch
Windows In-Band Management
24 × 10/100Base-TX ports
Auto MDI/MDI-X
VLAN, Priority, Bandwidth Control
Trunking, Loop Detection
User’s Manual

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FCC Warning
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the requirements for a Class A
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These requirements are designed for
reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment operating in a
commercial environment. This equipment can generate and radiate electromagnetic energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with this guide, may cause significant
interference with radio communication. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is
likely to cause interference to household appliances, in which case the user will be required
to amend at his or her own expense.
CE Mark Warning
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio
interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate preventive measures.
Disclaimer
Contents in this manual are subject to changes without prior notice.
About this User’s Manual
This User’s Manual aims at helping users to know the key features of
Ether-FSH2400NS Fast Ethernet Switch and to install it in a
10/100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet Local Area Network (LAN).
OvisLink Corp
2F, No. 8, Lane 130, Min-Chuan Rd, Hsin-Tien City, Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C.

Table of Contents
Table of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS ........................................................................................I
1PRODUCT OVERVIEW ........................................................................1
Introduction....................................................................................................................... 1
Windows Remote Management software ....................................................................... 1
Management Features ...................................................................................................... 1
Per-port bandwidth control................................................................................................. 1
Central Switch management: .............................................................................................. 1
VLAN filter ...................................................................................................................... 1
Quality of Service.............................................................................................................. 1
Link aggregation ............................................................................................................... 1
IGMP Snooping ................................................................................................................ 1
Broadcast Storm control..................................................................................................... 1
Loop detection .................................................................................................................. 1
Port setting........................................................................................................................ 2
Authentication Keys .......................................................................................................... 2
In-Band and Out-of-Band Management......................................................................... 2
What is VLAN? ................................................................................................................. 2
Defining VLAN .............................................................................................................. 2
Port-based VLAN ........................................................................................................... 2
Table Maintenance via Signaling.................................................................................... 3
What is Priority Queuing? ............................................................................................... 3
2PREPARATION BEFORE INSTALLATION.........................................4
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Unpack the Package.......................................................................................................... 4
The Front Panel.................................................................................................................5
Reset Button ...................................................................................................................... 5
The Rear Panel..................................................................................................................5
Power Switch .................................................................................................................. 5
AC Power Connector ...................................................................................................... 6
3INSTALLATION OF THE SWITCH.......................................................7
Quick Installation..............................................................................................................7
5 Steps to Quick Installation........................................................................................... 7
Rack Mounting.................................................................................................................. 7
Desktop Installation .......................................................................................................... 8
Installation Site Preparation............................................................................................ 8
Cabling Guide.................................................................................................................... 9
For 10/100BASE-TX ports ............................................................................................. 9
Auto MDI/MDI-X function ............................................................................................ 9
Making your own UTP/STP cable.................................................................................. 9
Connecting to Power....................................................................................................... 10
4LED INDICATORS..............................................................................12
System LEDs.................................................................................................................... 12
Station Port LEDs ........................................................................................................... 12
LED Table........................................................................................................................ 13
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5MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE GUIDE ...................................................14
Introduction..................................................................................................................... 14
Important Information................................................................................................... 14
Minimum system requirements ..................................................................................... 14
Hardware....................................................................................................................... 14
Software ........................................................................................................................ 14
Installing the Software.................................................................................................... 15
Starting the Software...................................................................................................... 16
Switch Status Functions ................................................................................................. 18
Port Status Submenu ..................................................................................................... 18
MIB Information Submenu........................................................................................... 19
Cable Tester .................................................................................................................. 20
Signal Quality ............................................................................................................... 21
Switch Configuration...................................................................................................... 21
Global Configuration Submenu .................................................................................... 22
Loop Port Detection ........................................................................................................... 22
Port Configuration Submenu ........................................................................................ 23
Trunking .......................................................................................................................... 24
Qos Configuration Submenu......................................................................................... 24
VLAN Configuration Submenu.................................................................................... 26
Port Base VLAN ........................................................................................................... 27
Port Mirror Configuration............................................................................................. 28
Security Configuration.................................................................................................. 29
Switch Internals .............................................................................................................. 30
Load Factory Default Settings ...................................................................................... 30
Save Configuration to Hardware .................................................................................. 30
Device Reset ................................................................................................................. 30
APPENDIX A PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................31
APPENDIX B TROUBLESHOOTING...............................................................33
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Figures
Fig. 2-1 Package Contents .............................................................................................. 4
Fig. 2-2 Front Panel ....................................................................................................... 5
Fig 2-3 The Reset Button............................................................................................... 5
Fig. 2-4 Rear Panel ......................................................................................................... 6
Fig. 3-1 Fastening the brackets on the switch................................................................. 7
Fig. 3-2 Attaching the Switch to a 19-inch rack ............................................................. 8
Fig. 3-3 Desktop installation........................................................................................... 8
Fig 3-13 Connecting the Switch to power outlet .......................................................... 11
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Tables
Table 2-2 Cabling type for 10/100BASE-TX................................................................. 9
Table 4-1 System & Station Port LEDs........................................................................ 13
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1 Product Overview
1Product Overview
Introduction
Windows Remote Management software
Conventionally, configuring a switch's smart management will require users to attach the computer
(serial or printer port) directly to the switch's console port. With Ether-FSH2400NS's in-band
management capability, users can configure the switch through the Ethernet network. The included
Windows management software provides a very simple point-and-click interface to set all the
functions. Users can even backup settings to be restored in the future. Best of all, the management
utility can configure several switches using the same utility.
Management Features
The Ether-FSH2400NS is equipped with many practical management functions.
Per-port bandwidth control
 allow limiting the outgoing and incoming bandwidth separately for each port .
Central Switch management:
 Configure several switches at the same time.
VLAN filter
 provide controls to let single-cast, multi-cast, or broadcast traffic to pass between
VLANs.
Quality of Service
 for multimedia applications: the 802.1p compliance provide priority traffic
management based on port, vlan-tag, or TCP/IP Differserv information.
Link aggregation
 The LACP(Link Aggregation Control Protocol) increase the uplink speed by allowing
several ports(Trunk Group) to link between the switches. The switch allows up to 7
trunk groups in 2 or 4 ports. Please make sure that switches on both side are setup for
the trunking function.
IGMP Snooping
 for IP multicast group management
Broadcast Storm control
 prevents the broadcast traffic from overflowing the network.
Loop detection
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 alert the user when there is a loop formed inside the network on the front panel LED.
 The management software's diagnostic function even report which ports the loop
occurs.
Port setting
 setting port speed and duplex mode, flow control
Authentication Keys
 The switch support authentication key feature for the management function. This will
prevent unauthorized users from changing the switch’s settings.
For Detail information on management functions, please refer to Chapter 5 “Management
Software Guide”.
In-Band and Out-of-Band Management
In-Band and Out-of-Band managements are the two distinct methods for switch management.
In-Band management that includes WinSmart, Web, Telnet, and SNMP allows users to configure
the switch through the Ethernet network.
Out-of-Band management means managing the switch outside of the switch’s Ethernet network.
Console Port management is the most common type of out-of-band management. Out-of-Band
management requires the switch to be physically attached to a computer through a RS-232, USB, or
Parallel port.
The Ether-FSH2400NS is equipped with WinSmart In-band management. It uses the unique RRCP
protocol that enables the included Windows utility to manage the switch inside the LAN. However;
since it does not use IP protocol, it cannot be managed remotely from the Internet.
What is VLAN?
Defining VLAN
What is VLAN? Since VLAN solutions and implementations are still very vendor-specific, to define
precisely what VLANs will certainly arouse controversy. Nevertheless, most would agree that a
VLAN can roughly be equated as a broadcast domain. More specifically, VLANs can be seen as a
group of end stations, perhaps on multiple physical LAN segments, which are not constrained by
their physical location and can communicate as if they were on a common LAN.
There are several ways to define VLAN membership: port grouping, frame tagging, MAC-layer
grouping, network-layer grouping, IP multicast grouping, etc. Ether-FSH2400NS utilizes
port-grouping (port-based VLAN) for the implementation of VLAN in your network.
Port-based VLAN
Ether-FSH2400NS Fast Ethernet Switch fulfills the initial VLAN implementation as defining
VLAN membership by groups of switch ports. Port grouping is the most common method of
defining VLAN membership, and its configuration is straightforward. But, when a user moves from
one port to another, it takes a network manager to manually reconfigure VLAN membership.
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With manual VLAN configuration, both the initial setup and all subsequent moves and changes are
controlled by the network administrator, enabling a high degree of control. Also moving users
manually with VLANs may actually be easier than moving users across router subnets.
Table Maintenance via Signaling
When an end-station broadcasts its first frame, the switch resolves the end-station’s attached port
with its VLAN membership in cached address tables. As VLAN membership changes, these address
tables can be manually updated by a system administrator at a management console.
What is Priority Queuing?
Priority Queuing is a method of ensuring that high priority traffic gets delivered efficiently, even
when during bursts of high traffic load. In this way, traffic such as voice data and video (services
which are streaming) are prioritized, helping steady picture and sound quality.
Ether-FSH2400NS allows 2-level (High/Normal) Priority setting by any of the three types of
priority frames operations: TCP/IP TOS or per Port priority frame operation.
The QoS setting for priority per port means that all packets received by the port will be priority
frames; Ether-FSH2400NS can also judge the priority of frames by checking the specific bits of r
TCP/IP TOS/DS included in the frame format. Ether-FSH2400NS will judge the priority of frames
by checking the specific bits recorded in the type field of packet format to ensure the VLAN or
TCP/IP TOS/DS status of packets, then set the threshold of VLAN or TCP/IP TOS/DS to declare the
priority of packet.
If you have any plans to implement network telephony or any sort of video conferencing,
streaming video/audio or any real-time applications on your network you will need
Ether-FSH2400NS for priority queuing. Its benefit is to dramatically improve the quality
of priority services on the network. If priority queuing is not implemented then the quality
of these services will depend entirely on the loads on your network. If network traffic is
high, the service will not work properly.
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2Preparation before Installation
Unpack the Package
Before you begin the installation of Ether-FSH2400NS Fast Ethernet Switch, make sure that you
have all the necessary accessories that come with your package. Follow the steps below to unpack
your package contents:
1. Clear out an adequate space to unpack the package carton.
2. Open the package carton and take out the contents carefully.
3. Put back all the shipping materials such as plastic bag, paddings and linings into the package
carton and save them for future transport need.
After unpacking and taking out the entire package contents, you should check whether you have got
the following items:
⌧ Ether-FSH2400NS Fast Ethernet Switch
⌧ One AC power cord
⌧ Rack-mounting kit (screws and mounting brackets)
⌧ Support CD-ROM (The PDF version of this User’s Manual can be found within)
If any of these above items is missing or damaged, please contact your local dealer for replacement.
Fig. 2-1 Package Contents
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The Front Panel
The front panel is where you can find the twenty-four 10/100Mbps station ports and the LED
indicators. For the technical specifications of the ports, please refer to Appendix A, Product
Specifications for detailed information. For information concerning LED indicators, please refer to
Chapter 4, LED Indicators.
Power LED
Station Por
t
LEDs
Station Por
t
s
DIAG LED
Fig. 2-2 Front Panel
Reset Button
The Ether-FSH2400NS Features a reset button that can restore the switch settings back to factory’s
default value. Please press this button if your management software have problem detecting the
switch or if the switch is not functioning correctly. The reset button is located on the right side of the
front panel
Fig 2-3 The Reset Button
The Rear Panel
The rear panel is where you can locate the power switch and AC power connector.
Power Switch
You can turn the power switch on /off to activate/deactivate the Switch. To turn on the Switch, press
the switch to the ON position. To turn off, press the switch to the OFF position.
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AC Power Connector
This is a three-pronged power connector where the power cord should be attached. Just plug the
female end of the power cord into the connector, and the male end of the power cord into an AC
power outlet. The switch supports an input voltages ranging from 100 ~ 240 VAC @ 50~60 Hz .
Power Switch
Power Connector
Fig. 2-4 Rear Panel
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3Installation of the Switch
Quick Installation
Ether-FSH2400NS Fast Ethernet Switch is fully compliant with 10/100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet
standards.
5 Steps to Quick Installation
Step 1. Power on the Switch.
Step 2. Connect network devices to the Switch: connect either workstation, server, switch, bridge
or router to the station port (10/100BASE-TX), using 100 ohm unshielded twisted pair (category 5
UTP) or shielded twisted-pair (STP) cable.
Step 3. Install the Management software: Please refer to chapter 5 for detail instruction on how to
install and configure the management software.
Rack Mounting
Ether-FSH2400NS Fast Ethernet Switch can also be mounted on a standard size 19-inch rack,
which can in turn be placed in a wiring closet with other equipments.
Before you can mount the switch on the rack, first you must attach the mounting brackets on both
sides of the switch with screws, and then mount it as a unit on the rack.
To mount the unit on a rack, please follow the steps below:
Step 1. First, align the holes on the bracket with the holes on both side of the switch.
Step 2. Insert screws into the holes and then fasten the bracket on one side of the switch with a
screwdriver.
Step 3. Repeat Step 1 and 2 to fasten the bracket on the other side of the switch.
Step 4. Mount the unit on the rack and align the notches on both brackets with mounting holes
on the rack, and then secure the unit with suitable screws.
Fig. 3-1 Fastening the brackets on the switch
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Fig. 3-2 Attaching the Switch to a 19-inch rack
Desktop Installation
Ether-FSH2400NS Fast Ethernet Switch has four rubber pads attached on each corner of its
underside. These pads serve as cushionings against vibration and prevent the switch from sliding off
its position. They also allow adequate ventilation space when you place the switch on top of another
device.
Fig. 3-3 Desktop installation
• The location you choose to install your switch and the way you configure your network
may greatly affect its performance.
Installation Site Preparation
You can mount Ether-FSH2400NS Fast Ethernet Switch either on desktop or on a 19-inch rack. If
you plan to mount the switch on desktop, please choose a steady, level surface in a well-ventilated
area that is free from excessive dust. In any case, the installation site chosen for your switch has to
comply with the following requirements:
• The surface where you want to mount the switch must be able to sustain at least 2.7 kg.
• Do not place heavy objects on top of the switch.
• The location must preferably be free from excessive dust, away from heat vent, hot-air exhaust
and direct sunlight.
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• The switch should not be placed near large electric motors or other strong electromagnetic
sources. As a reference, the strength of the electromagnetic field on site should not exceed the
(RFC) standards for IEC 801-3, Level 2(3V/M) field strength.
• The air temperature in the location should be within a range of 32 to 122 °F (0 to 55°C).
• The relative humidity in the location should not exceed 95% non-condensing humidity.
• The distance between the RJ-45 port and the standard network interface should not exceed 100
meters.
• Adequate space should be allowed in front of all the ports, so that each port is easily accessible
for cable connections.
Cabling Guide
For 10/100BASE-TX ports
The 24 RJ-45 station ports require Cat. 5 twisted-pair UTP/STP cable for connection. When
configuring within the 10/100BASE-TX cabling architecture, the cable distance should be within
100m.
The following table summarizes the cable requirement for 10/100BASE-TX connection:
10BASE-T 100 ohm Category 3, 4, 5 UTP/STP cable
100BASE-TX 100 ohm Category 5 UTP/STP cable
Auto MDI/MDI-X function
The SNMP-FSH2400NS is equipped with Auto-MDI/MDI-X function, which allows you to use
straight-thru cable even when connecting to another switch/hub. Simply use the straight-through
cable for all types of 10/100BASE-TX connections, either to a PC or to a networking device such as
other hub or switch.
Connection
Specification
10 /100Base-TX
Ports
Interface RJ-45
Cable to Use
To an end station Straight-through twisted-pair cable
To a hub/switch Straight-through twisted-pair cable
Maximum Distance 100 meters
Table 2-2 Cabling type for 10/100BASE-TX
Making your own UTP/STP cable
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The twisted-pair cable provided an eight-pin plug at each end that mate with the twisted-pair port on
the adapter and with a RJ-45 wall jack. If you are marking your own interface cables to use as
dedicated network wiring or as extension cables, please follow the guideline below:
 Each UTP/STP cable contains eight wires in either 568A or
568B color scheme (please see Fig 2-7). The wires are
twisted in pairs to reduce cross talk and various signal
noises.
 Each pairs composed of one positive wire and one negative
wire. The positive are marked by stripe color while the
negative are marked by solid color. A pair of wires is
composed of one stripe and one solid wire of the same color.
 There are four pairs of wires, they are in group of {1 and 2},
{3 and 6},{4 and 5},{7 and 8}. Please see Fig 2-8 for
diagram.
 When making a cable, make sure the correct pairs of wire are
twisted together before inserting into the jack. Incorrect
twisted pair will cause the cable to malfunction or signal
degradation over short distance.
Fig 2-4 Pair Wires
Fig 2-3 Twisted Pair
Color Scheme
 A straight-thru cable have jacks on both end following
the same color scheme.
 A cross-over cable have jacks on both end following the
opposite color scheme (one 568A and one 568B)
 While 10/100Base-TX only use the first 2 pairs of wires
(1+2, 3+6). However, please still make sure all 4 pairs
are twisted and insert into the jack in correct order.
Connecting to Power
Ether-FSH2400NS Fast Ethernet Switch features a universal auto-select power supply unit, which
allows a power connection to a wide range of input voltages from 90 to 240VAC @ 50 ~ 60Hz.
To establish its power connection, simply plug the female end of the power cord into the power
connector on the rear of the switch and the male end of the power cord into a suitable power outlet.
Once you have correctly plugged in the power, you can then turn on the Power Switch to activate the
switch.
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Power Switch
Power Connector
Power Outlet
Fig 3-13 Connecting the Switch to power outlet
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4LED Indicators
Before connecting any network device to Ether-FSH2400NS Fast Ethernet Switch, you should take
a few minutes to look over this chapter and get familiar with the front panel LED indicators of your
Switch.
System LEDs
- Power (green) to indicate power on/off status
- Loop (yellow) to indicate network loop has formed inside the network. You can use
the management program’s diagnostic function to find out which port the loop occurs.
This function will work only after you enabled the Loop Detection using the
Management Utility.
- Trunk (RED) indicate when the Trunking function is enabled using the management
utilty
Station Port LEDs
For port 1 ~ port 24
- Link/Act (green) to indicate linking status and activity
- FDX/Col (yellow) to indicate Full Duplex transmission mode and collision status
- 100 M LED (red) to indicate 100 Mbps speed
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