Planet Networking & Communication WGSW-24010 User manual

10/100/1000Mbps
24-port + 1 Mini-GBIC
Managed Gigabit Ethernet Switch
WGSW-24010
User s Manual

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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
when the equipment is operated in acommercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the Instruction manual, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause
harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at whose own expense.
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Revision
PLANET Gigabit Ethernet Switch User's Manual
FOR MODELS: WGSW-24010
Part No.: EM_WGSW24010

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION........................................................................................................................1
1.1 PACKAGE CONTENTS ...................................................................................................................................................1
1.2 HOWTO USE THIS MANUAL ..........................................................................................................................................1
1.3 PRODUCT FEATURES ...................................................................................................................................................1
1.4 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ...........................................................................................................................................2
2. INSTALLATION..........................................................................................................................3
2.1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ...............................................................................................................................................3
2.1.1 Product Overview...............................................................................................................................................3
2.1.2 Switch Front Panel.............................................................................................................................................3
2.1.3 LED Indicators...................................................................................................................................................3
2.1.4 Switch Rear Panel.............................................................................................................................................3
2.2 INSTALLING THE SWITCH ...............................................................................................................................................4
2.2.1 Desktop Installation...........................................................................................................................................4
2.2.2 Rack Mounting...................................................................................................................................................4
3. CONSOLE CONFIGURATION...................................................................................................6
3.1 CONNECT TO PC S RS-232 SERIAL PORT ......................................................................................................................6
3.2 CONFIGURE IP ADDRESS..............................................................................................................................................6
3.3 CHANGE USERNAME AND PASSWORD ............................................................................................................................9
3.4 SAVE CONFIGURATION ...............................................................................................................................................10
4. WEB CONFIGURATION..........................................................................................................12
4.1 MANIN MENU.............................................................................................................................................................12
4.2 CONFIGURE SYSTEM ..................................................................................................................................................13
4.2.1 General............................................................................................................................................................13
Assert ....................................................................................................................................................................................14
Time Synchronization......................................................................................................................................................15
Versions................................................................................................................................................................................18
Reset......................................................................................................................................................................................18
4.2.2 SNTP...............................................................................................................................................................19
SNTP Global Settings.......................................................................................................................................................20
SNTP Authentication ........................................................................................................................................................21
SNTP Servers......................................................................................................................................................................21
SNTP Interface Settings .................................................................................................................................................22
4.2.3 Logs.................................................................................................................................................................23
Global Parameters ............................................................................................................................................................23
RAM Log................................................................................................................................................................................24
Log File .................................................................................................................................................................................25
Remote Log Server ..........................................................................................................................................................26
4.2.4 IP Addressing..................................................................................................................................................27
Default Gateway................................................................................................................................................................27
IP Interface Parameters .................................................................................................................................................27
DHCP IP Interface.............................................................................................................................................................28
Domain Name System ....................................................................................................................................................29
Default Domain Name.....................................................................................................................................................30
Host Name Mapping.........................................................................................................................................................31
ARP.........................................................................................................................................................................................32
4.2.5 Diagnostics......................................................................................................................................................33
Integrated Cable Test......................................................................................................................................................34
4.2.6 Management Security......................................................................................................................................35
Access Profile......................................................................................................................................................................35
Authentication Profile ......................................................................................................................................................36
Select Authentication ......................................................................................................................................................37
Local User Database ........................................................................................................................................................38
Line Password.....................................................................................................................................................................39
Enable Password ...............................................................................................................................................................40
TACACS+..............................................................................................................................................................................41
RADIUS.................................................................................................................................................................................43
4.2.7 SNMP...............................................................................................................................................................44
SNMP Communities ..........................................................................................................................................................44

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SNMP Trap ...........................................................................................................................................................................45
4.2.8 File Management.............................................................................................................................................46
File Download.........................................................................................................................................................................46
File Upload...........................................................................................................................................................................48
Copy Files.............................................................................................................................................................................48
4.2.9 Advanced Settings...........................................................................................................................................49
General Settings................................................................................................................................................................49
4.3 CONFIGURE SWITCH ..................................................................................................................................................50
4.3.1 Network Security..............................................................................................................................................51
Port Base Authentication................................................................................................................................................51
Multiple Hosts.....................................................................................................................................................................52
Authentiated Users...........................................................................................................................................................53
Port Security .......................................................................................................................................................................54
4.3.2 Ports................................................................................................................................................................55
Port Configuration.............................................................................................................................................................56
LAG Configuration.............................................................................................................................................................57
Storm Control.....................................................................................................................................................................58
Port Mirroring .....................................................................................................................................................................59
4.3.3 Address Table..................................................................................................................................................61
Static Address Table ........................................................................................................................................................61
Dymanic Address Table ..................................................................................................................................................62
4.3.4 GARP...............................................................................................................................................................63
GARP Timers .......................................................................................................................................................................63
4.3.5 Spanning Tree.................................................................................................................................................64
Global Settings...................................................................................................................................................................64
STP Port Settings ..............................................................................................................................................................65
STP LAG Settings ..............................................................................................................................................................67
Rapid Spanning Tree .......................................................................................................................................................68
4.3.6 VLAN...............................................................................................................................................................70
VLAN Membership.............................................................................................................................................................70
VLAN Port Settings ...........................................................................................................................................................71
VLAN LAG Settings ...........................................................................................................................................................72
Portocol Group ...................................................................................................................................................................73
Protocol Port Table ...........................................................................................................................................................74
GVRP Parameters..............................................................................................................................................................75
4.3.7 Link Agreegation..............................................................................................................................................76
LACP Parameters...............................................................................................................................................................77
LAG Membership ...............................................................................................................................................................78
4.3.8 Multicast Support.............................................................................................................................................79
Global Parameters ............................................................................................................................................................79
Bridge Multicast Group ...................................................................................................................................................80
Bridge Multicast Forward All .........................................................................................................................................82
IGMP Snooping ..................................................................................................................................................................83
4.4 STATISTICS / RMON INFORMATION .............................................................................................................................84
4.4.1 Table Views.....................................................................................................................................................84
Utilization Summary ........................................................................................................................................................84
Counter Summary ............................................................................................................................................................85
Interface Statistics ...........................................................................................................................................................86
Etherlink Statistics............................................................................................................................................................87
GVRP Statistics ..................................................................................................................................................................88
EAP Statistics......................................................................................................................................................................89
4.4.2 RMON..............................................................................................................................................................90
RMON Statistics .................................................................................................................................................................91
RMON History Control .....................................................................................................................................................92
RMON History Table .........................................................................................................................................................93
RMON Events Control ......................................................................................................................................................94
RMON Events Log..............................................................................................................................................................94
RMON Alarms......................................................................................................................................................................95
4.4.3 Charts..............................................................................................................................................................96
Ports.........................................................................................................................................................................................97
LAG Statistics .....................................................................................................................................................................97
4.5 CONFIGURE QUALITY OF SERVICE................................................................................................................................98
4.5.1 Qos Global Parameters...................................................................................................................................98
QoS Settings.......................................................................................................................................................................99
Queue Settings ..................................................................................................................................................................99

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Interface Settings ...........................................................................................................................................................100
CoS to Queue Mapping Table .....................................................................................................................................101
DSCP to Queue Mapping ..............................................................................................................................................102
5. SWITCH OPERATION...........................................................................................................104
5.1 ADDRESS TABLE ......................................................................................................................................................104
5.2 LEARNING ...............................................................................................................................................................104
5.3 FORWARDING & FILTERING .......................................................................................................................................104
5.4 STORE-AND-FORWARD.............................................................................................................................................104
5.5 AUTO-NEGOTIATION .................................................................................................................................................104
APPENDIX A..............................................................................................................................105
A.1 SWITCH‘S RJ-45 PIN ASSIGNMENTS .........................................................................................................................105
A.2 10/100MBPS, 10/100BASE-TX...............................................................................................................................105
APPENDIX B..............................................................................................................................106
B.1 SYSTEM DEFAULT CONFIGURATION............................................................................................................................106

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1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Package Contents
Check the contents of your package for following parts:
Managed Gigabit Ethernet Switch x1
CD-ROMuser's manual x1
Quick installation guide x1
19”rack mounting kit x1
Power cord x1
Rubber feet x4
If any of these are missing or damaged, please contact your dealer immediately, if possible, retain the carton including the
original packing material, and use them against to repack the product in case there is a need to return it to us for repair.
1.2 How to Use This Manual
This Web Smart Gigabit Ethernet Switch User Manual is structured as follows:
§ Section 2, Installation
It explains the functions of WGSW-24010 and howto physically install the WGSW-24010.
§ Section 3, Configuration
It contains information about the Smart function of WGSW-24010.
§ Section 4, Switch operation
It contains specifications of WGSW-24010.
§ Appendices
It contains cable information of WGSW-24010.
In the following section, terms “Switch”with upper case means the twoswitches, i.e. WGSW-24010. Terms with
lower case “switch”means any Ethernet switches.
1.3 Product Features
§ Complies with IEEE802.3, 10Base-T, IEEE802.3u, 100Base-TXand IEEE802.3ab, 1000Base-T and IEEE802.z
1000Base-SX/LXEthernet standard
§ 24 10/100/1000Mbps Ethernet ports, Auto MDI/MDI-X, Virtual Cable Test Support
§ 1 Mini-GBIC for 1000Base-SX/LXfiber-optic interface with various connection media and distances
§ Features Store-and-Forward mode with wire-speed filtering and forwarding rates
§ Hardware based 10/100Mbps, half/full duplexand 1000Mbps full duplexmode, flowcontrol and auto-negotiation
§ IEEE802.3xflowcontrol for full duplexoperation and backpressure for half duplexoperation
§ Integrated address look-up engine, support 4K absolute MAC addresses, automatic address learning and address
aging
§ 400KB on chip frame buffer
§ 9K Jumbo packet size support
§ IEEE802.1q VLAN, up to 256 VLANS, IEEE802.1p four priority with Weight Round Robins
§ LACP Link aggregation, port mirroring support
§ IGMP Snooping, Storm control

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§ IEEE802.1d, IEEE802.1w, classic Spanning Tree Algorithm or Rapid Spanning Tree support
§ Web, Telnet/Console Command Line management, SNMP v1, v2C
§ RMON Group 1, 2, 3, 9
§ Virtual Cable Test (VCT) technology provides the mechanism to detect and report potential cabling issues, such as
cable opens, cable shorts, etc. on Copper Links
§ 100~240VAC, 50~60Hz universal Power input
§ FCC, CE class A compliant
1.4 Product Specifications
Model WGSW-24010
Hardware Specification
Network Ports 24 10/100/100 Base-T STP ports
1 Mini-GBIC for 1000Base-SX/LXfiber-optic interface (shared with port 12)
Switch Processing Scheme Store-and-Forward
Switch fabric 48Gbps
Throughput (packet per second) 35.7Mbps
Address Table 4K entries
Share data Buffer 512KB
FlowControl Back pressure for half duplex, IEEE 802.3xPause Frame for full duplex
Dimensions 440 x200 x44 mm (1U height)
Weight 2.64 kg
Power Requirement 100~240 VAC, 50-60 Hz
Temperature Operating: 0~50 degree C, Storage -20~70 degree
Humidity Operating: 10% to 90%, Storage: 5% to 95% (Non-condensing)
Management
Management Interface Web, Console, Telnet and SNMP
Features
RFC 1157 SNMP v1/v2
RFC 1213 MIB II
RFC 1493 Bridge MIB
RFC 1643 Ethernet MIB
RFC 1757 RMON 4 groups: stats, history, Alarms & Events
Standards Conformance
Regulation Compliance FCC Part 15 Class A, CE
Standards Compliance
IEEE 802.3 Ethernet
IEEE 802.3u Fast Ethernet
IEEE 802.3z/802.3ab Gigabit Ethernet
IEEE 802.3xFlowControl
IEEE 802.1p QoS priority
IEEE 802.1Q VLAN tag
IEEE 802.1D Spanning Tree Protocol
IEEE802.1wRapid Spanning Tree
RFC 768 UDP
RFC 783 TFTP
RFC 791 IP
RFC 792 ICMP
RFC 826 ARP
RFC 854 Telnet
RFC 2068 HTTP
RFC 2236 IGMPv2

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2. INSTALLATION
This section describes the functionalities of the Switch s components and guides howto install it on the desktop or shelf.
Basic knowledge of networking is assumed. Please read this chapter completely before continuing.
2.1 Product Description
The WGSW-24010 is apowerful, high-performance 24G +1Mini-GBIC 10/100/1000Mbps Fast Ethernet and Gigabit
managed switch with twenty-four 10/100/1000Mbps ports and 1-SFP Mini-GBIC interfaces. The SFP Mini-GBIC interfaces
for fiber extension is ideal for backbone connection to other workgroup products.
2.1.1 Product Overview
All RJ-45 copper interfaces of WGSW-24010 support 10/100/1000Mbps Auto-Negotiation for optimal speed detection
through RJ-45 Category 6, 5or 5e cables. Also, all the portssupport Auto-MDI/MDI-Xthat can detect the type of
connection to any Ethernet device without requiring special straight or crossover cables.
The powerful management capabilities of the device can be managed using the console, telnet or the web. SNMP MIB-II.
Entity MIB and RMON are supported to provide maximum management functionality, providing auseful platform for
system managers to monitor and administer the system efficiently. Acomplete set of diagnostic LED's are provided to
simplify troubleshooting and provide avisible operating status. The IEEE 802.1Q VLAN tagging feature makes logically
separating nodes easier with up to 256 VLAN groups allowed. Port trunking is also supported with up to 8trunk groups on
single switch. To simplify network troubleshooting when using sniffer software, the WGSW-24010 also supports port
mirroring to duplicate up to 2 ports' transmitting and receiving packets to a specified sniffer port.
2.1.2 Switch Front Panel
Figure 2-1 shows a front panel of the Switch.
Figure 2-1 WGSW-24010 front panel
2.1.3 LED Indicators
LED Color Function
PWRGreen Lights to indicate that the Switch has power.
LNK/ACT Green Lights to indicate that the Switch is successfully connecting to the network.
Blinks to indicate the Switch is actively receiving or sending the data over the port.
1000 Orange
Lights to indicate that the port is operating at 1000 Mbps.
Off to indicate that the port is operating at 100Mbps or 10 Mbps while the port s Link is on.
FDXGreen Lights to indicate that the port is operating in full duplexmode.
Off to indicate that the port is operating in half duplexmode.
2.1.4 Switch Rear Panel
The rear panel of the Switch indicates an AC inlet power socket, which accepts input power from 100 to 240VAC,
50-60Hz.
100~240V AC
50~60Hz
ON
OFF
POWER
Figure 2-3 WGSW-24010 Rear Panel

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Power Notice:
1. The device is apower-required device, it means, it will not work till it is powered. If your networks should active all the
time, please consider using UPS (Uninterrupted Power Supply) for your device. It will prevent you from network data
loss or network downtime.
2. In some area, installing asurge suppression device may also help to protect your switch from being damaged by
unregulated surge or current to the Switch or the power adapter.
2.2 Installing the Switch
This section describes howto install your WGSW-24010 Managed Gigabit Ethernet Switch and make connections to the
Switch. Please read the following topics and perform the procedures in the order being presented. PLANET Managed
Gigabit Ethernet Switch do not need software configuration. To install the Switch on adesktop or shelf, simply complete the
following steps.
2.2.1 Desktop Installation
To install a Switch on a desktop or shelf, simply complete the following steps:
Step1: Attach the rubber feet to the recessed areas on the bottom of the switch.
Step2: Place the Switch on a desktop or shelf near an AC power source.
Step3: Keep enough ventilation space between the switch and the surrounding objects.
?Note:
When choosing alocation, please keep in mind the environmental rest
rictions discussed in Chapter
1, Section 4, in Specification.
Step4: Connect your Switch to network devices.
A. Connect one end of a standard network cable to the 10/100/1000 RJ-45 ports on the front of the Switch
B. Connect the other end of the cable to the network devices such as printer servers, workstations or routers …etc.
?Note:
Connection to the Switch requires UTP Category 5 network cabling with RJ-45 tips. For more
information, please see the Cabling Specification in AppendixA.
Step5: Supply power to the Switch.
A. Connect one end of the power cable to the SWITCH.
B. Connect the power plug of the power cable to a standard wall outlet.
When the Switch receives power, the Power LED should remain solid Green.
2.2.2 Rack Mounting
To install the switch in a 19-inch standard rack, followthe instructions described below.
Step1: Place your Switch on a hard flat surface, with the front panel positioned towards your front side.
Step2: Attach arack-mount bracket to each side of the switch with supplied screwsattached to the package. Figure 2-5
shows howto attach brackets to one side of the switch.
Figure 2-5 Attaching the brackets to the WGSW-24010
Caution:

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You must use the screwssupplied with the mounting brackets. Damage caused to the parts by using incorrect
screws would invalidate your warranty.
Step3: Secure the brackets tightly.
Step4: Followthe same steps to attach the second bracket to the opposite side.
Step5: After the brackets are attached to the Switch, use suitable screws to securely attach the brackets to the rack, as
shown in Figure 2-6
Figure 2-6 Mounting the Switch in a Rack
Step6: Proceeds with the steps 4 and steps 5 of session 2.2.1 Desktop Installation to connect the network cabling and
supply power to your switch.

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3. CONSOLE CONFIGURATION
The WGSW-24010 is amanaged Ethernet Switch that can be controlled by the RS-232 console interface, telnet interface,
and Web interface. This chapter describer howto configure the Switch through these interfaces.
When you are ready to configure the smart functions of the Switch, make sure you had connected the supplied RS-232
serial cable to the RS-232 port at the front panel of your WGSW-24010 Switch and your PC.
3.1 Connect to PC s RS-232 serial port
Hyper Terminal
In Windows 98/2000/XP, launch “HyperTerminal”, create a newconnection, and adjust settings as below:
§ Baud per second: 38400
§ Data bits: 8
§ Parity: None
§ Stop bits: 1
§ FlowControl: None
3.2 Configure IP Address
Power on the WGSW-24010, the terminal will display that it is running testing procedures. After boot, the following screen
displayed.

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Figure 3-1 Console Main Screen of WGSW-24010
1. On “console>”prompt, enter “enable”to enable the privileged commands. The original prompt, “console>”will
become “console#”. As showin Figure 3-2.
Figure 3-2 Enable privileged commands
2. On “console#”prompt, enter “configure”to enter the configuration mode. The prompt “console#”then
become ”console(config)#”. As showin Figure 3-3.
Figure 3-3 Enter configuration mode
3. On “console(config)#”prompt, enter “interface vlan 1”to configure the default IEEE 802.1 VLAN. The prompt
“console(config)#”then change to “console(config-if)#”.As showin Figure 3-4.

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Figure 3-4 Configure interface VLAN 1
4. On “console(config-if)#”prompt, enter “ip address A.B.C.D E.F.G.H”to add anewIP address. Note that A.B.C.D is
your newIP address and E.F.G.H is needed for the subnet mask. For example, enter “ip address 192.168.16.234
255.255.255.0”will add a newIP address to WGSW-24010. As showin Figure 3-5.
Figure 3-5 Add IP address
5. If you want to delete the default ip address, enter “no ip address 192.168.0.100”.As showin Figure 3-6.
Figure 3-6 Delete default IP address
6. Enter “exit”to exit the vlan configuration mode. The prompt “console (config-if)#”will change to
“console(config)#”.
7. Enter “exit”again to exit the configuration mode. The prompt “console(config)#”will become “console#”.
8. On “console#”prompt, enter “showip interface vlan 1”to check if the IP address is changed. As showin Figure 3-7.

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Figure 3-7 ShowIP address
3.3 Change Username and Password
For security reason, we strongly suggest that you change user name and password immediately.
1. On “console#”prompt, enter “configure”to enter the configuration mode. The prompt “console#”then
become”console(config)#”.
2. On “console(config)#”prompt, enter “no username admin”to delete the default user. As showin Figure 3-8.
Figure 3-8 Delete default user
3. Enter “username AAAA password BBBB level N”to add anewusername/password. Where AAAA is the new
username, BBBB is the newpassword and Nis the access level, upper case and lower case is sensitive for username
and password. For example, if you want to add “supervisor”as anewusername and “99888899”as the relative
password and with full management privilege, the command will be “username supervisor password 99888899
level 15”. As showin Figure 3-9.
Figure 3-9 Add newusername/password

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3.4 Save Configuration
The configurations you modified in console will NOT save to nextstartup until you copy the running configuration to the
startup configuration.
1. Enter “exit”to exit the configuration mode. The prompt “console(config)#”will return to “console#”.
2. Enter “copyrunning-config startup-config”on “console#”prompt to save the changes. As showin Figure 3-10.
Figure 3-10 Copy running-config to startup-config
3. You can also make a copy of the running configuration to a backup configuration. As showin Figure 3-11.
Figure 3-11 Copy running-configure to backup-configure.
4. To ensure the configuration is saved and copied correctly, on “console#”prompt, enter “showrunning-config”to
check the running configure, enter “showstartup-config”to check the startup configuration, and “show
backup-config”to check the backup configuration. Figure 3-12 showan example.
Figure 3-12 Showrunning configuration

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?Note:
Ifyou are not familiar with console command or the related parameter, enter “help”
anytime
in console to get the help description.
?Note:
See Appendix B for factorydefault configuration.

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4. WEB CONFIGURATION
Besides the console interface, WGSW-24010 can be configured through an Ethernet connection, make sure
the manager PC must be set on same the IP subnet address with the switch. For example, ifyou have
changed the default IP address ofthe Switch to 192.168.16.234 with subnet mask 255.255.255.0 via console,
then the manager PC should be set at 192.168.16.x (where x is a number between 2 and 254) with subnet
mask 255.255.255.0. Or you can use the factorydefault IP address 192.168.0.100 to do the relative
configuration on manager PC.
Use Internet Explorer 5.0 or above Web browser. Enter IP address http://192.168.0.100 (the factory-default IP
address or that you have changed via console) to access the Web interface.
When the following login screen appears, please enter the default username "admin" and password “admin”(or the
username/password you have changed via console) to login the main screen of Switch. The login screen in Figure 3-13
appears.
Figure 3-13 Login screen
4.1 Manin Menu
After asuccessful login, the main screen appears, the main screen displaysthe port status and alist ofSystem
section and the topics it provide. As showed in Figure 3-14.

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Figure 3-14 main menu screen
4.2 Configure System
The System section provides information for devining system parameters including security featrues, device software.
Under system the folling topics are provided to devine and viewthe system informatin:
General
SNTP
Logs
IP Addressing
Diagnostics
Management Security
SNMP
File Management
Advanced Settings
4.2.1 General
The General page contains links to pages that allownetwork managers to configure device parameters.
The General page contains links to the following topics:
Asset
Time Synchronization
Health
Versions
Reset

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Asset
The Asset page contains parameters for configuring general device information, including the system name, location, and
contact, the system MAC Address, System Object ID, date, time, and System Up Time.
To open Access screen perform the folling:
1. Click System -> General -> Assert
2. The Access information screen is displayed as in Figure 3-15.
Figure 3-15 Asset information screen
The page includes the following fields:
System Name (0-160 Characters) -- Defines the user-defined device name.
System Contact (0-160 Characters) -- Specifies the name of the contact person.
System Location (0-160 Characters) -- The location where the system is currently running.
MAC Address -- Specifies the device MAC address.
Sys Object ID -- The vendor's authoritative identification of the network management subsystem contained in
the entity.
Service Tag -- The service reference number used when servicing the device.
Asset Tag (0-16 Characters) -- Specifies the user-defined device reference.
Serial No. -- The device serial number.
Date (DD/MM/YY) -- The current date. The format is month, day, year, for example, 11/10/02 is November 10,
2002.
Time (HH:MM:SS) -- Specifies the time. The format is hour, minute, second, for example, 20:12:03 is eight
twelve and three seconds in the evening.
System Up Time -- Specifies the amount of time since the last device reset. The system time is displayed in the
following format: Days, Hours, Minutes and Seconds. For example, 41 days, 2 hours, 22 minutes and 15
seconds.
After entering the information, “click ApplyChanges”to update the device.

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Time Synchronization
The Time Synchronization page contains fields for defining system time parameters for both the local hardware clock,
and the external SNTP clock. If the system time is kept using an external SNTP clock, and the external SNTP clock fails,
the system time reverts to the local hardware clock. Daylight Savings Time can be enabled on the device. Daylight Time
start and end times in specific countries:
Albania -- Last weekend of March until the last weekend of October.
Australia -- From the end of October until the end of March.
Australia - Tasmania -- From beginning of October until the end of March.
Armenia -- Last weekend of March until the last weekend of October.
Austria -- Last weekend of March until the last weekend of October.
Bahamas -- From April to October, in conjunction with U.S. summer hours.
Belarus -- Last weekend of March until the last weekend of October.
Belgium -- Last weekend of March until the last weekend of October.
Brazil -- From the 3rd Sunday in October until the 3rd Saturday in March. During the period of Daylight Saving
Time, Brazilian clocks go forward one hour in most of the Brazilian southeast.
Chile -- Easter Island 9th March until the 12th October. The first Sunday in March or after 9th March.
China -- China does not operate Daylight Saving Time.
Canada -- From the first Sunday in April until the last Sunday of October. Daylight Saving Time is usually
regulated by provincial and territorial governments. Exceptions may exist in certain municipalities.
Cuba -- From the last Sunday of March to the last Sunday of October.
Cyprus -- Last weekend of March until the last weekend of October.
Denmark -- Last weekend of March until the last weekend of October.
Egypt -- Last Friday in April until the last Thursday in September.
Estonia -- Last weekend of March until the last weekend of October.
Finland -- Last weekend of March until the last weekend of October.
France -- Last weekend of March until the last weekend of October.
Germany -- Last weekend of March until the last weekend of October.
Greece -- Last weekend of March until the last weekend of October.
Hungary -- Last weekend of March until the last weekend of October.
India -- India does not operate Daylight Saving Time.
Iran -- From 1st Farvardin until the 1st Mehr.
Iraq -- From 1st April until the 1st October.
Ireland -- Last weekend of March until the last weekend of October.
Israel -- Varies year-to-year.
Italy -- Last weekend of March until the last weekend of October.
Japan -- Japan does not operate Daylight Saving Time.
Jordan -- Last weekend of March until the last weekend of October.
Latvia -- Last weekend of March until the last weekend of October.
Lebanon -- Last weekend of March and for the winter, until the last weekend of October.
Lithuania -- Last weekend of March until the last weekend of October.
Luxembourg -- Last weekend of March until the last weekend of October.
Macedonia -- Last weekend of March until the last weekend of October.
Mexico -- From the first Sunday in April at 02:00 to the last Sunday in October at 02:00.
Moldova -- Last weekend of March until the last weekend of October.
Montenegro -- Last weekend of March until the last weekend of October.
Netherlands -- Last weekend of March until the last weekend of October.