Planet FGSW-4840S User manual

48-10/100Mbps + 4G Ethernet
Web Smart Switch
FGSW-4840S
User’s Manual

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Trademarks
Copyright PLANET Technology Corp. 2004.
Contents subject to revision without prior notice.
PLANET is a registered trademark of PLANET Technology Corp. All other trademarks belong to their respective
owners.
Disclaimer
PLANET Technology does not warrant that the hardware will work properly in all environments and applications,
and makes no warranty and representation, either implied or expressed, with respect to the quality, performance,
merchantability, or fitness for a particular purpose.
PLANET has made every effort to ensure that this User’s Manual is accurate; PLANET disclaims liability for any
inaccuracies or omissions that may have occurred.
Information in this User’s Manual is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the
part of PLANET. PLANET assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be contained in this User’s
Manual. PLANET makes no commitment to update or keep current the information in this User’s Manual, and
reserves the right to make improvements to this User’s Manual and/or to the products described in this User’s
Manual, at any time without notice.
If you find information in this manual that is incorrect, misleading, or incomplete, we would appreciate your
comments and suggestions.
FCC Warning
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 a commercial 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 his own expense.
CE Mark Warning
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this product maycause radio interference, in which case the
user may be required to take adequate measures.
Revision
PLANET Web Smart Gigabit Ethernet Switch User's Manual
FOR MODELS: FGSW-4840S
Part No.: EM_FGSW4840Sv1

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................……………………1
1.1 PACKAGE CONTENTS ...................................................................................................................................................1
1.2 HOW TO 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 FGSW-4840S Front Panel..................................................................................................................................3
2.1.3 LED Indicators....................................................................................................................................................3
2.1.4 FGSW-4840S Rear Panel..................................................................................................................................4
2.2 INSTALLING A FGSW-4840S........................................................................................................................................4
2.2.1 Desktop Installation............................................................................................................................................4
2.2.2 Rack Mounting ...................................................................................................................................................5
3. CONFIGURATION........................................................................................................................6
3.1 PREPARING FOR CONFIGURATION ..................................................................................................................................6
3.1.1 Install the Web Switch utility...............................................................................................................................6
3.1.2 Configure the FGSW-4840S.............................................................................................................................18
4. SWITCH OPERATION................................................................................................................33
4.1 ADDRESS TABLE........................................................................................................................................................33
4.2 LEARNING .................................................................................................................................................................33
4.3 FORWARDING & FILTERING .........................................................................................................................................33
4.4 STORE-AND-FORWARD...............................................................................................................................................33
4.5 AUTO-NEGOTIATION...................................................................................................................................................33
5.TROUBLESHOOTING.................................................................................................................34
APPENDIX A ..................................................................................................................................35
A.1 SWITCH‘S RJ-45 PIN ASSIGNMENTS............................................................................................................................35
A.2 10/100MBPS, 10/100BASE-TX..................................................................................................................................35
A.3 RJ-45 CABLE PIN ASSIGNMENT ...................................................................................................................................35

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1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Package Contents
Check the contents of your package for following parts:
● Web Smart Gigabit Ethernet Switch x1
● CD-ROM user's manual x1
● Quick installation guide x1
● 19” rack mounting kit x1
● Power cord x1
● Rubber feet x 4
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 48-10/100Mbps+4G Ethernet Web Smart Switch User Manual is structured as follows:
 Section 2, Installation
It explains the functions of FGSW-4840S and how to physically install the FGSW-4840S.
 Section 3, Configuration
It contains information about the Smart function of FGSW-4840S.
 Section 4, Switch operation
It contains specifications of FGSW-4840S.
 Section 5, Troubleshooting
It contains troubleshooting guide of FGSW-4840S.
 Appendix A
It contains cable information of FGSW-4840S.
In the following section, the term “Switch” means the FGSW-4840S; term of “switch” can be any third part switches.
1.3 Product Features
 Complies with IEEE802.3, 10Base-T, IEEE802.3u, 100Base-TX and IEEE802.3ab, 1000Base-T
 48-port 10/100Mbps Ethernet ports
 2 10/100/1000Mbps ports and 2-SFP mini-GBIC interfaces
 Features Store-and-Forward mode with wire-speed filtering and forwarding rates
 Hardware based 10/100Mbps, half/full duplex and 1000Mbps full duplex mode, flow control and auto-negotiation
 IEEE802.3x flow control for full duplex operation and backpressure for half duplex operation
 Integrated address look-up engine, support 4K absolute MAC addresses
 Remote Web management interface
 System log, view trap, firmware upgrade, IP setting through the Web Switch utility
 Port-based VLAN, Trunk, QoS support
 Supports backup and restore current configuration
 Trap function for Switch events
 Automatic address learning and address aging
 Supports Auto-MDI/MDI-X function

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 Support CSMA/CD protocol
 100~240VAC, 50~60Hz universal Power input
 FCC, CE class A compliant
1.4 Product Specifications
Model FGSW-4840S
Hardware Specification
10/100Base-TX ports 48
10/100/1000Mbps ports 2
SFP-Mini-GBIC interfaces 2
Switch architecture Store-and-Forward
Switch Fabric 17.6Gbps
Switch throughput 13Mpps
Address Table 4K entries
Share data Buffer 1536KBytes
Flow Control Back pressure for half duplex, IEEE 802.3x Pause Frame
for full duplex
Dimensions (mm) 440 x 200 x 44 mm (1U height)
Weight 3kg
Power Requirement 100-240V AC, 50-60 Hz
Power Consumption 24 watts, 81 BTU
Standards Conformance
Network Standards IEEE 802.3 (Ethernet),
IEEE 802.3u (Fast Ethernet)
IEEE 802.3ab (Gigabit Ethernet)
IEEE 802.3z (Gigabit Ethernet)
IEEE 802.3x (Full-duplex flow control)
Operating Temperature 0~50ºC
Storage Temperature -40~70ºC
Humidity 5% to 90% (Non-condensing)
Regulation Compliance FCC Part 15 Class A, CE

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2. INSTALLATION
This section describes the functionalities of FGSW-4840S’s components and guides how to 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 PLANET FGSW-4840S is a 10/100/1000Mbps Ethernet Switch provides 48 10/100Base-TX ports respectively with 2
10/100/1000Base-T ports and 2-SFP Mimi-GBIC interfaces. With a 17.6Gbps internal switching fabric, the FGSW-4840S
can handle extremely large amounts of data in a secure topology linking to a backbone or high capacity servers. The
FGSW-4840S has a 4K MAC Address table and provides a 1536KBytes frame buffer. The FGSW-4840S offers wire-speed
packet transfer performance without risk of packet loss. The high data throughput of these devices make them ideal for
most Gigabit environments, especially network upgrades to a Gigabit environment.
The additional Web Switch utility allows access Web interface of FGSW-4840S. Smart function such as per port speed,
duplex, flow-control and QoS settings, Trunking , port-based VLAN.
2.1.1 Product Overview
PLANET FGSW-4840S is a Web Smart Gigabit Ethernet Switch with 48 Fast Ethernet ports and 2 Gigabit Ethernet ports
support 10/100Mbps and 10/100/1000Mbps Auto-Negotiation for optimal speed detection through RJ-45 Category 6, 5 or
5e cables. Also, all the ports support Auto-MDI/MDI-X that can detect the type of connection to any Ethernet device without
requiring special straight or crossover cables. The FGSW-4840S also provides 2 SFP Mini-GBIC interfaces for fiber
extension to uplink to a server or a network backbone.
This products also supports store-and-forward forwarding scheme to ensure low latency and high data integrity, eliminates
unnecessary traffic and relieves congestion on critical network paths. With an intelligent address recognition algorithm,
FGSW-4840S could recognize up to 4K different MAC address and enables filtering and forwarding at full wire speed.
2.1.2 FGSW-4840S Front Panel
Figure 2-1 shows a front panel of FGSW-4840S.
Figure 2-1 PLANET FGSW-4840S Front Panel
Note:To press and release the RESET button. The FGSW-4840S will back to the factory default
mode. Be sure that you backup the current configuration of FGSW-4840S; else the entire
configuration will be erased when pressing the “RESET” button.
2.1.3 LED Indicators
System
LED Color Function
PWR Green Lights to indicate that the Switch has power.
SYSTEM Green Lights and blinking to indicate the CPU is working.
Per 10/100Mbps port
LED Color Function
LNK/ACT Green
Lit: indicate the link through that port is successfully established.
Blink: indicate that the switch is actively sending or receiving data over that port.

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Per 1000Base-T port
LED Color Function
LNK/ACT Green
Lit: indicate the link through that port is successfully established.
Blink: indicate that the switch is actively sending or receiving data over that port.
SPEED Green/orange Green: indicate that the port is operating at 1000Mbps.
Orange: indicate that the port is operating at 100Mbps.
Per SFP-Mini-GBIC port
LED Color Function
LNK/ACT Green
Lit: indicate the link through that port is successfully established.
Blink: indicate that the switch is actively sending or receiving data over that port.
2.1.4 FGSW-4840S 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
50/60 Hz
Figure 2-2 Rear Panel of FGSW-4840S
Power Notice:
1. The device is a power-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 a surge 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 a FGSW-4840S
This section describes how to install your FGSW-4840S Web Smart Gigabit Ethernet Switch and make connections to the
switch. Please read the following topics and perform the procedures in the order being presented. PLANET FGSW-4840S
Web Smart Gigabit Ethernet Switch do not need software configuration. To install your FGSW-4840S on a desktop or shelf,
simply complete the following steps.
2.2.1 Desktop Installation
To install an FGSW-4840S 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 FGSW-4840S 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 a location, please keep in mind the environmental restrictions discussed in
Chapter 1, Section 4, Specification.
Step4: Connect your FGSW-4840S to network devices.
A. Connect one end of a standard network cable to the 10/100 or 10/100/1000 RJ-45 ports on the front of the
FGSW-4840S
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 Appendix A.

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Step5:Supply power to the Switch.
A. Connect one end of the power cable to the FGSW-4840S.
B. Connect the power plug of the power cable to a standard wall outlet.
When the FGSW-4840S receives power, the Power LED should remain solid Green.
2.2.2 Rack Mounting
To install the switch in a 19-inch standard rack, follow the instructions described below.
Step1: Place your FGSW-4840S on a hard flat surface, with the front panel positioned towards your front side.
Step2: Attach a rack-mount bracket to each side of the Switch with supplied screws attached to the package. Figure 2-3
shows how to attach brackets to one side of the Switch.
Figure 2-3 Attaching the brackets to the FGSW-4840S
Caution:
You must use the screws supplied with the mounting brackets. Damage caused to the parts by using incorrect screws
would invalidate your warranty.
Step3: Secure the brackets tightly.
Step4: Follow the 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 2-4
Figure 2-4 Mounting the Switch in a Rack
Step6: Proceed 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. CONFIGURATION
Unlike the unmanaged switch (Dumb switch), FGSW-4840S performs series smart functions that make the Switch operate
more effectively. This Chapter will describe the common usage of the Switch’s Smart Configuration.
3.1 Preparing for configuration
When you are ready to configure the smart functions of the Web Smart Gigabit Ethernet Switch. Please install the Web
Switch utility and it can easily list the FGSW-4840S in your Ethernet environment.
This Web Switch Utility allows assigning an IP address or password change and firmware upgrade for the FGSW-4840S.
You can easily configure the FGSW-4840S’s Smart function through the Web browser. Such as per port speed, duplex, flow
control, QoS settings, Trunking and port-based VLAN.
3.1.1 Install the Web Switch utility
The following install instructions guiding you through the installations of the Web Switch utility.
1. Insert the attached user’s manual CD in the CD-ROM Drive.
2. The CD-ROM drives to initiate auto run program. Once, completed. The screen in Figure 3-1 appears.
Figure 3-1 Web Switch Utility location
3. Press the Web Switch Utility and follow the on-screen instructions to install the utility. The install procedures in following
screens appear.

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Figure 3-2 Web Switch Utility install process
Figure 3-3 Web Switch Utility install process

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Figure 3-4 Web Switch Utility install process
Figure 3-5 Web Switch Utility install process

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Figure 3-6 Web Switch Utility install process
Figure 3-7 Web Switch Utility install completed
4. After install completed, choose Program Files -> PLANET Web Switch and execute the Web Switch utility. The screen
in Figure 3-8 appears.

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Figure 3-8 Web Switch Utility main screen
The Web Switch Utility was divided into four parts, Toolbar function,
Discovery List, Monitor List, Device Setting, please refer to the below section for the details instruction.
3.1.1.1 Toolbar function
The toolbar in the Web Switch Utility provide four main tabs. File. View. Options. Help.
3.1.1.1.1 File
In the “File TAB”, it provides Monitor Save, Monitor Save As, Monitor Load and Exit item. The detail explanation of each
item is shown as below:
Monitor Save: to save the current setting of the Monitor List as the Default mode, when user access the Web Switch Utility
next time, it will load the default setting automatically.
Monitor Save As: to save the current setting of the Monitor List in specific filename and file path.
Monitor Load: to load the saved setting file of the Monitor List.
Exit: to exit the Web Switch Utility.

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Figure 3-9 Web Switch Utility’s File screen
3.1.1.1.2 View
In the “View TAB”, it provides view log and clear log function, this function will help user to view the trap message. The
detail explanation of each item is shown as below:
View Log: to display the events of the FGSW-4840S.
Clear Log: to clear the log of FGSW-4840S.
Figure 3-10 Web Switch Utility’s View screen
3.1.1.1.3 Option
In the “Option TAB”, it provides Refresh Time function, this function allow user to refresh the monitoring time of Web
Switch Utility. The available options are 15 secs, 30 secs, 1 min, 2 min and 5 min.
Figure 3-11 Web Switch Utility’s Option screen

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3.1.1.1.4 Help
In the “Help TAB”, it provides “About” function, it display the version of the Web Switch Utility.
Figure 3-12 Web Switch Utility’s Help screen
3.1.1.2 Discovery List
This function allows user to list the FGSW-4840S in the entire network. Bypressing the “Discovery” button, you can list the
FGSW-4840S in the discovery list. Double click or press the “Add to monitor list” button to select a device from the
Discovery List to the Monitor List. The screen in Figure 3-13 appears.
Figure 3-13 Discover list screen

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The Discovery List contains nine items:
MAC Address:display the Switch MAC Address.
IP Address: display the current IP address of the Switch.
Protocol version: display the version of the Utility protocol.
Product Name: display the Switch model name.
System Name: display the appointed Switch system name.
Location: display where the Switch is located.
Trap IP: display the IP address where the Trap to be sent.
Subnet Mask: display the Subnet Mask set of Switch.
Gateway: display the Gateway set of the Switch.
3.1.1.3 Monitor List
All the FGSW-4840S in the Monitor List can be monitored; user can receive the trap and view the status of each Switch. The
screen in Figure 3-14 appears.
Figure 3-14 Monitor list screen
The Monitor List contains nine items:
S: display the system symbol of the FGSW-4840S, represent for Switch system is not alive.
IP Address: display the current IP address of the Switch.
MAC Address: display the Switch MAC Address.

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Protocol version: display the version of the Utility protocol.
Product Name: display the Switch model name.
System Name: display the appointed Switch system name.
Location: display where the Switch is located.
Trap IP: display the IP address where the Trap to be sent.
Subnet Mask: display the Subnet Mask set of the Switch.
Gateway: display the Gateway set of the Switch.
View Trap: The trap function can receive the events that happen from FGSW-4840S in the Monitor List. There is a light
indicator behind the “View Trap” button, when the light indicates in green, it means that there is no trap received, and else
when it indicates in red, it means that there is new trap received, the screen in Figure 3-15 appears.
Figure 3-15 View Trap screen
When clicked the “View Trap” button, the latest Trap Information screen will shown and display the trap information
including the Symbol, Time, Switch IP and the Event occurred. The screen in Figure 3-16 appears.
The symbol “!” represents the trap signal arise, this symbol will disappear after you review and click on the event
information.

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Figure 3-16 Trap information screen
Note:In order to receive Trap information, the FGSW-4840S must configured with Trap IP and Trap
Events in Web interface. Please refer to chapter 3.1.2.9 Trap for detail information.
Add Item: To add a device to the Monitor List manually, enter the IP Address of the device that want to monitor.
Delete Item: To delete the device from the Monitor List.
3.1.1.4 Device Settings
This function contains four items to setting the FGSW-4840S.
Configuration Setting: this function allows to assign the IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway and Set Trap to (Trap IP
Address), System name and Location. Select one device in the Discovery list or Monitor List and press this button, then the
Configuration Setting screen shown as Figure 3-17, after filling up the data that need to change and fill up the password,
press the “Set” button to take effect.
Figure 3-17 Configuration setting screen
Password Change: this function allows changing the password fill in the password needed in the dialog box and press
“Set” button to take effect. The screen in Figure 3-18 appears.
Figure 3-18 Password Change screen
Note:Up to 20 characters is allowed for the password.

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Firmware Upgrade: this function allows new firmware upgrade of FGSW-4840S. The screen in Figure 3-19 appears.
Figure 3-19 Firmware Upgrade screen
Firmware upgrade Procedure
Step 1: Click “Browse” button to select the file where you have just saved in your workstation and ‘Choose file’ dialog box
will appear, prompting you to select the file to upgrade the firmware.
Step 2: Please input the correct password and click “Start” button to start replacing the latest Firmware revision. The screen
in Figure 3-20 & 3-21 appears.
Figure 3-20 Firmware Upgrade process screen

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Figure 3-21 Firmware Upgrade process screen
Step 3: After firmware upgrade completed, the Switch will reboot automatically. Then the following screen in Figure 3-22 &
3-23 appears.
Figure 3-22 Firmware Upgrade completed screen
Figure 3-23 Firmware Upgrade successful screen
After Switch power on completed. Then you can start to use the new firmware of FGSW-4840S.
Web Access: Double click the device in the Monitor List or select a device in the Monitor List and press this “Web Access”
button to access the Web interface of FGSW-4840S.