Planet FNSW-2401CS User 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
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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
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Revision
PLANET 24-Port 10/100Mbps + 1-Slot Web Smart Fast Ethernet Switch User's Manual
FOR MODEL: FNSW-2401CS
REVISION: 2.0(JUNE.2006)
Part No: EM_FNSW2401CSv2 (2010-A81110-001)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION..........................................................................................................................................3
1.1 CHECKLIST ................................................................................................................................................................3
1.2 ABOUT THE SWITCH ..................................................................................................................................................3
1.3 FEATURES..................................................................................................................................................................4
1.4 SPECIFICATION ..........................................................................................................................................................4
2. HARDWARE DESCRIPTION.......................................................................................................................6
2.1 FRONT PANEL............................................................................................................................................................6
2.2 REAR PANEL..............................................................................................................................................................6
2.3 HARDWARE INSTALLATION .......................................................................................................................................7
3. SWITCH MANAGEMENT............................................................................................................................9
3.1 OVERVIEW.................................................................................................................................................................9
3.2 MANAGEMENT METHOD............................................................................................................................................9
3.2.1 Web Management..............................................................................................................................................9
3.3 LOGGING ON TO THE FNSW-2401CS........................................................................................................................9
4. WEB MANAGEMENT.................................................................................................................................10
4.1 LOGIN IN TO THE SWITCH.........................................................................................................................................10
4-2 PORT CONFIG ..........................................................................................................................................................11
4-3 VLAN SETUP..........................................................................................................................................................12
4.3.1 VLAN setting example:....................................................................................................................................13
4-4 PORT TRUNK SETUP ................................................................................................................................................14
4-5 PORT MIRROR SETUP ..............................................................................................................................................15
4-6 STATUS....................................................................................................................................................................16
4.6.1 System Information..........................................................................................................................................17
4.6.2 Port Status .......................................................................................................................................................18
4-7 MISC CONFIGURATION ............................................................................................................................................19
4.7.1 IP Address .......................................................................................................................................................20
4.7.2 Password .........................................................................................................................................................21
4.7.3 Switch Control.................................................................................................................................................22
4-8 TOOLS .....................................................................................................................................................................23
4.8.1 Reboot..............................................................................................................................................................24
4.8.2 Factory Reset...................................................................................................................................................25
4.8.3 Firmware Upgrade..........................................................................................................................................27
4-9 LOGOUT ..................................................................................................................................................................31
5. SWITCH OPERATION................................................................................................................................33
5.1 ADDRESS TABLE......................................................................................................................................................33
5.2 LEARNING................................................................................................................................................................33
5.3 FORWARDING &FILTERING.....................................................................................................................................33
5.4 STORE-AND-FORWARD............................................................................................................................................33
5.5 AUTO-NEGOTIATION ...............................................................................................................................................33
6.TROUBLESHOOTING.................................................................................................................................34
APPENDIX A NETWORKING CONNECTION...............................................................................................35
A.1 SWITCH‘S RJ-45 PIN ASSIGNMENTS........................................................................................................................35
A.2 RJ-45 CABLE PIN ASSIGNMENT................................................................................................................................35

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1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Checklist
Check the contents of your package for following parts:
zFNSW-2401CS x1
zUser's manual x1
zQuick installation guide x1
zPower cord x 1
zRubber feet x 4
zTwo rack-mounting brackets with attachment screws x1
If any of these pieces 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 About the Switch
The PLANET FNSW-2401CS is a 24-Port 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet Switch with 1-Port open slot for 100Mbps fiber in-
terface which boasts high performance switch architecture that is capable of providing non-blocking switch fabric and
wire-speed throughput as high as 5Gbps. The FNSW-2401CS supports MDI/MDI-X convertible on 24-10/100Mbps ports,
the dual speed ports use standard twisted-pair cabling and are ideal for SOHO or segmenting networks into small. Its op-
tional 100Base-FX fiber module slot also offers incredible extensibility, flexibility and connectivity to the Core Switch or
servers.
The front panel of FNSW-2401CS provides LEDs for easy recognition of the switch operation status and troubleshooting.
These LED indicators display the power status for the system, LNK/ACT and speed for each10/100M port.
The FNSW-2401CS IEEE 802 standard-based firmware provides a rich set of features and ensue interoperability with
equipment from other vendor. Additionally, the FNSW-2401CS firmware includes advanced features such as port-based
VLAN, trunk, port mirroring, QoS, bandwidth control on each port, broadcast storm control.
With its built-in web-based management, the PLANET FNSW-2401CS offer an easy-to-use, platform-independent
management and configuration facility.

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1.3 Features
◆ Complies with IEEE 802.3 and IEEE 802.3u standards for 100Base-TX/FX
◆ 24-Port 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet Switch
◆ Each Switching ports support auto-negotiation-10/20, 100/200Mbps supported
◆ One open slot for 100Base-FX fiber-optic interface with various connection media
◆ Auto-MDI/MDI-X detection on each RJ-45 port
◆ Prevents packet loss with back pressure (half-duplex) and 802.3x PAUSE frame flow control (full-duplex)
◆ High performance Store and Forward architecture, broadcast storm control, runt/CRC filtering eliminates
erroneous packets to optimize network bandwidth
◆ 4K MAC address table, automatic source address learning and ageing
◆ Embeds 1.5MB packet buffer
◆ Web interface for Switch basic management and setup
◆ Support 24 Port-based VLAN function
◆ Supports up to 2 Trunk groups, each trunk with up to 4 ports with 800Mbps bandwidth
◆ Supports rate control and IEEE 802.1p QoS on each port
◆ Port Mirroring support for dedicated port monitoring
◆ Broadcast storm control and aging time setting
◆ Firmware upgrade through web interface
◆ EMI standards comply with FCC, CE class A
1.4 Specification
Product FNSW-2401CS
24-Port 10/100Mbps + 1-Slot Web Smart Fast Ethernet Switch
Hardware Specification
Ports 24 10/ 100Base-TX RJ-45 Auto-MDI/MDI-X ports
Module Slot 1 for 100Base-FX module
Switch Processing Scheme Store-and-forward
Throughput (packet per second) 3.72Mpps
Switch fabric 5Gbps
Address Table 4K entries
Share data Buffer 1.5MB
Flow Control Back pressure for half duplex, IEEE 802.3x Pause Frame for full duplex
Dimensions 440 x 120 x 44 mm, 1U height
Weight 1.6 kg
Power Requirement 100~240 VAC, 50-60 Hz
Power Consumption / Dissipation 13.2 Watts maximum / 45 BTU/hr maximum
Temperature Operating: 0~50 degree C, Storage -40~70 degree C
Humidity Operating: 10% to 90%, Storage: 5% to 95% (Non-condensing)
Smart function

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System Configuration Web interface
Port configuration
Port operation mode control; Auto, fixed 10/100 half/full-duplex mode, disable
Port flow control / backpressure enable, disable
Qos on each port
Port Rate control; TX/RX rate 0-99 percentage, 0: no limit
Port Status Display each port’s link status, speed duplex mode. Flow control status
Aging Control Disable/Enable and available range is 30-600 seconds.
Broadcast storm control Disable, 20%, 50%, 80%
VLAN 24 port-based VLAN groups
Port trunking Support 2 groups of 4-Port trunk support
Port Mirroring Disable, one monitoring / monitored port assign, monitoring mode: TX.RX. Both
Standards Conformance
Regulation Compliance FCC Part 15 Class A, CE
Standards Compliance
IEEE 802.3 (Ethernet)
IEEE 802.3u (Fast Ethernet),
IEEE 802.3x (full-duplex flow control)
IEEE 802.1p QoS

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2. HARDWARE DESCRIPTION
This product provides two different running speeds – 10Mbps, 100Mbps in the same switch and automatically distinguishes
the speed of incoming connection.
This section describes the hardware features of FNSW-2401CS. For easier management and control of the Switch, fa-
miliarize yourself with its display indicators, and ports. Front panel illustrations in this chapter display the unit LED
indicators. Before connecting any network device to the FNSW-2401CS, read this chapter carefully.
2.1 Front Panel
The Front Panel of the FNSW-2401CS Web Smart Fast Ethernet Switch consists of 24x Auto-Sensing 10/100Mbps
Ethernet RJ-45 Ports and one 100Base-FX fiber module slot; the LED Indicators are also located on the front panel of the
FNSW-2401CS.
Figure 2-1: FNSW-2401CS Switch front panel
2.1.1 LED indicators
System
LED Color Function
PWR Green Lights to indicate that the Switch has power.
Per 10/100Mbps port
LED Color Function
LNK/ACT Green Lights to indicate the link through that port is successfully established.
100 Orange Lights to indicate the port is running in 100Mbps speed.
#Notice:
Press the RESET button for 5 seconds. The FNSW-2401CS will back to the factory default mode; the entire configuration
will be erased.
2.2 Rear Panel
The rear panel of the FNSW-2401CS indicates an AC inlet power socket, which accepts input power from 100 to 240V AC,
50-60Hz.
100-240V AC
50/60Hz
Figure 2-2: FNSW-2401CS Switch rear panel
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 FNSW-2401CS from being damaged
by unregulated surge or current to the FNSW-2401CS.

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2.3 Hardware Installation
This part describes how to install your Web Smart Ethernet Switch and make connections to the Switch. Please read
the following topics and perform the procedures in the order being presented. To install your Switch on a desktop or
shelf, simply completed the following steps.
2.3.1 Desktop Installation
To install a Switch on a desktop or shelf, simply completed the following steps:
Step 1: Attached the rubber feet to the recessed areas on the bottom of the Switch.
Step 2: Place the Switch on a desktop or shelf near an AC power source.
Step 3: Keep enough ventilation space between the Switch and the surrounding objects.
#Notice:
When choosing a location, please keep in mind the environmental restrictions discussed in Chapter 1, Section 4,
Specification.
Step 4: Connect your Switch to network devices.
A. Connect one end of a standard network cable to the 10/100 RJ-45 ports on the front of the FNSW-2401CS
Switch.
B. Connect the other end of the cable to the network devices such as printer servers, workstations or routers…etc.
#Notice:
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.
Step 5: 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 then power on the Switch.
When the Switch receives power, the Power LED should remain solid Green.
2.3.2 Rack Mounting
To install the Switch in a 19-inch standard rack, follow the instructions described below.
Step 1: Place your Switch on a hard flat surface, with the front panel positioned towards your front side.
Step 2: 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 Switch

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Caution:
You must use the screws supplied with the mounting brackets. Damage caused to the parts by using incorrect screws would
invalidate your warranty.
Step 3: Secure the brackets tightly.
Step 4: Follow the same steps to attach the second bracket to the opposite side.
Step 5: 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
Step 6: Proceed with the steps 4 and steps 5 of section 2.3.1 Desktop Installation to connect the network cabling and
supply power to your Switch.

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3. SWITCH MANAGEMENT
This chapter describes how to manage the FNSW-2401CS. Topics include:
- Overview
- Management method
- Logging on to the FNSW-2401CS
3.1 Overview
The FNSW-2401CS provides a user-friendly, web interface. Using this interface, you can perform various switch configu-
ration and management activities, including:
Please refer to the following Chapter 4 for the details.
3.2 Management Method
User can manage the FNSW-2401CS by Web Management via a network or dial-up connection.
3.2.1 Web Management
You can manage the FNSW-2401CS remotely by having a remote host with web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Ex-
plorer or Netscape Navigator.
Using this management method:
The FNSW-2401CS must have an Internet Protocol (IP) address accessible for the remote host.
3.3 Logging on to the FNSW-2401CS
When you log on to the FNSW-2401CS Web interface for the first time, a sign-on string appears and you are prompted for
a Web login username and password.
The factory default login username is admin without password.
#Notice:
1. For security reason, please change and memorize the new password after this first setup.
2. Only accept command in lowercase letter under Web interface.

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4. WEB MANAGEMENT
To modify your PC’s IP domain to the same with FNSW-2401CS then use the default IP address (192.168.0.100) to remote
configure FNSW-2401CS through the Web interface.
4.1 Login in to the Switch
To access the Web-browser interface you must first enter the user name, the default user name is "admin" without
password. You will see the following screen comes out on the Web browser program:
Figure 4-1 The FNSW-2401CS login Web Page screen
After the User name and Password is entered, you will see the web main menu screen.

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Figure 4-2 The web main menu screen of FNSW-2401CS
4-2 Port Config
This section provides each port configuration of FNSW-2401CS, the screen in Figure 4-3 appears and Table 4-1 describes
the port configuration object of switch.
Figure 4-3 FNSW-2401CS Port configuration Web Page screen

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Object Description
Port Indicate port 1 to port 25.
Mode Allow set each port run at Auto-negotiation mode or force 10/100Mbps half / full
duplex mode, also disable each port of FNSW-2401CS.
Flow control Allow to disable or enable Full-duplex flow control on each port.
Back pressure Allow to disable or enable Half-duplex back pressure on each port.
Port priority Allow assign low queue or high queue on each port.
Priority aware Allow to disable or enable priority aware function on each port.
TX Rate Allow assign per port transmit bandwidth, the available range is 0-99 by percent-
age; 0 for no limits.
RX Rate Allow assign per port transmit bandwidth, the available range is 0-99 by percent-
age; 0 for no limits.
Table 4-1 Descriptions of the Port Configuration screen Objects
4-3 VLAN Setup
A Virtual LAN (VLAN) is a logical network grouping that limits the broadcast domain. It allows you to isolate network traffic
so only members of the VLAN receive traffic from the same VLAN members. The FNSW-2401CS supports 24 port-based
VLAN function. In the default configuration with VLAN disable, the screen in Figure 4-4 appears.
Figure 4-4 FNSW-2401CS VLAN Setup Web Page screen
Select “Port-based VLAN” and press “Apply” button, to enable the port-based VLAN function then continue configure
twenty-four port-based VLAN groups as your request. After setup completed, please press “Apply” to take affect and press
“Group 09~16” or “Group 17-24” hyperlink for other port-based VLAN groups. The screen in Figure 4-5 appears.

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Figure 4-5 FNSW-2401CS port-based VLAN Setting Web Page screen
4.3.1 VLAN setting example:
VLAN scenario
1. Port 24 is the file server port for all the workstations
2. Port 1 to port 23 is different devices that do need to see each other
Setup steps
1. Port Setting
1.1 Assign VLAN 1 for the second VLAN group with port 1 and port 24
1.2 Assign VLAN 2 for the second VLAN group with port 2 and port 24
1.3 Repeat the same steps for port 3 to port 23. i.e. 3 & 24, 4 & 24, ….., 23 & 24
After the above steps port 1 to port 23 is being separated physically due to it belongs to different VLAN groups
(different VLAN). However, they all can access port 24 due to port 24 is overlapping port to communicate with
port 1 to port 23.

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4-4 Port Trunk Setup
This section allows you to disable or enable trunk function of two ports or four ports together to speed up data transmission.
The screen in Figure 4-6 appears.
Figure 4-6 FNSW-2401CS Port Trunk Setup Web Page screen
#Notice:
After turn on the port trunk feature, port 1 and port 2, port 1,2,3,4 or port 5,6,7,8 should connect to another
switch, such as another FNSW-2401CS, that also supports port trunk feature to double the bandwidth in
between. Otherwise, if the connected switch do not support port trunk, it will cause network loop and hangs the
whole network.

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4-5 Port Mirror Setup
This section allow to configure port mirror function of FNSW-2401CS, the screen in Figure 4-7 appears and table 4-2 de-
scriptions the port mirror objects of FNSW-2401CS.
Figure 4-7 FNSW-2401CS Port Mirror Configuration Web Page screen
Object Description
Port Mirroring Allow disable or enable port mirroring function.
Monitoring port Allow assign one port as Monitoring port.
Monitored port Allow assign one port as Monitored port.
Monitoring mode Allow choosing Monitoring mode and the available options are TX, RX, Both TX RX.
Table 4-2 Descriptions of the port mirror configuration screen Objects

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4-6 Status
This section allows viewing System information and port status of FNSW-2401CS, the screen in Figure 4-8 appears and
please refer to “chapter 4.6.1 System Info” and “chapter 4.6.2 Port Status” for detail information.
Figure 4-8 FNSW-2401CS Status Web Page screen

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4.6.1 System Information
This section provides System information of FNSW-2401CS, the screen in Figure 4-9 appears and table 4-3 descriptions
the System information objects of FNSW-2401CS.
Figure 4-9 FNSW-2401CS System Information Web Page screen
Object Description
Mac address Display MAC address of FNSW-2401CS.
SW Version Display firmware version of FNSW-2401CS.
IP Address Display IP address of FNSW-2401CS.
Subnet Mask Display subnet Mask of FNSW-2401CS.
Default Gateway Display Gateway of FNSW-2401CS.
Table 4-3 Descriptions of System information screen Objects

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4.6.2 Port Status
This section provides to view per port status of FNSW-2401CS, the screen in Figure 4-10 appears and table 4-4 descrip-
tions the port status objects of FNSW-2401CS.
Figure 4-10 FNSW-2401CS Port Status Web Page screen
Object Description
Port No. Indicate port 1 to port 25.
Flow control Display the flow control On or Off state on each port of FNSW-2401CS.
Duplex Display half or full duplex mode on each port of FNSW-2401CS.
Speed Display the 10Mbps or 100Mbps speed state of each port on FNSW-2401CS.
Link The state of the link, indicating a valid link partner device. "Up" means a device is
successful connected to the port. “Down” means no device is connected.
Table 4-4 Descriptions of Port Status screen Objects

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4-7 Misc Configuration
This section provides Misc Configuration of FNSW-2401CS, the screen in Figure 4-11 appears and table 4-5 descriptions
the Misc Configuration objects of FNSW-2401CS.
Figure 4-11 FNSW-2401CS Misc Configuration Web Page screen
Object Description
IP Address Allow user to assign IP address, Subnet Mask, Gateway of FNSW-2401CS, please refer to
chapter 4.7.1
Password Allow user to change the password and maximum up to 8 characters, please refer to chapter
4.7.2
Switch Control
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user to configuring Broadcast Storm Control, Address Table Aging, Aging Time, Class of
Service Mode function of FNSW-2401CS refer to chapter 4.7.3
Table 4-5 Descriptions of Misc Configuration screen Objects

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4.7.1 IP Address
This section allow user to assign IP subnet address of FNSW-2401CS, the screen in Figure 4-12 appears and table 4-6
descriptions the IP Address objects of FNSW-2401CS.
Figure 4-12 FNSW-2401CS IP Address Web Page screen
Object Description
IP address Assign IP address of FNSW-2401CS.
Subnet Mask Assign subnet Mask of FNSW-2401CS.
Default Gateway Assign Gateway of FNSW-2401CS.
Table 4-6 Descriptions of IP Address screen Objects