TRENDnet TEG-S224TXA - 26PORT Gigabit Copper Switch 24-10/100... User manual

TEG-S224TXA
26-Port 10/100/1000Mbps
Smart Copper Gigabit Switch
with
2×1000BASE-T+ 24×10/100BASE-TX ports
User’s Guide

FCC Warning
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
regulations 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 this user’s guide, 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 or her own expense.
CE Mark Warning
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this
product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may
be required to take adequate measures.
VCCI Warning
This is a product of VCCI Class A Compliance.

UL Warning
a) Elevated Operating Ambient Temperature-If installed in a
closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the operating ambient
temperature of the rack environment may be greater than room
ambient. Therefore, consideration should be given to installing
the equipment in an environment compatible with the
manufacturer's maximum rated ambient temperature (Tmra).
b) Reduced Air Flow-Installation of the equipment in a rack
should be such that the amount of air flow required for safe
operation of the equipment is not compromised.
c) Mechanical Loading-Mounting of the equipment in the rack
should be such that a hazardous condition is not achieved due to
uneven mechanical loading.
d) Circuit Overloading-Consideration should be given to the
connection of the equipment to the supply circuit and the effect
that overloading of circuits might have on over current protection
and supply wiring. Appropriate consideration of equipment
nameplate ratings should be used when addressing this concern.
e) Reliable Earthing-Reliable earthing of rack-mounted
equipment should be maintained. Particular attention should be
given to supply connections other than direct connections to the
branch circuit (e.g., use of power strips).
P/N: 1907GSW72245000

TABLE OF CONTENTS
ABOUT THIS GUIDE................................................1
PURPOSE ...................................................................................1
TERMS/USAGE ...........................................................................1
INTRODUCTION.........................................................3
FAST ETHERNETTECHNOLOGY....................................................3
GIGABIT ETHERNETTECHNOLOGY...............................................4
SWITCHINGTECHNOLOGY...........................................................5
VLAN (VIRTUAL LOCAL AREA NETWORK)...................................6
FEATURES.................................................................................7
UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION............9
UNPACKING...............................................................................9
INSTALLATION.........................................................................10
RACK MOUNTING.....................................................................11
CONNECTING NETWORK CABLE.................................................12
ACPOWER..............................................................................13
IDENTIFYING EXTERNAL
COMPONENTS............................................................15
FRONT PANEL..........................................................................15
REAR PANEL............................................................................16
UNDERSTANDING LED INDICATORS...19
DEVICE LED............................................................................19

PORTS 1~24 STATUSLEDS........................................................ 20
PORT 25&PORT 26 STATUS LEDS............................................20
CONFIGURING THE SWITCH.......................23
CONFIGURATION VIASERIALPORT.............................................23
SETTING THESWITCH ...............................................................24
MAIN MENU ............................................................................25
CONFIGURING SETUP SETTING...................................................25
CONFIGURING SYSTEMSETTING ................................................30
CONFIGURING FILE SETTING......................................................31
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS...................33

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ABOUT THIS GUIDE
Congratulations on your purchase of the 26-Port
10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Smart Switch. This device
integrates 1000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet, 100Mbps Fast Ethernet,
and 10Mbps Ethernet network capabilities in a highly flexible
package.
Purpose
This guide discusses how to install your 26-Port
10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Smart Switch.
Terms/Usage
In this guide, the term “Switch” (first letter upper case) refers to
your 26-Port 10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Smart Switch,
and “switch” (first letter lower case) refers to other Ethernet
switches.

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INTRODUCTION
This chapter describes the features of the Switch and some
background information about Ethernet/Fast Ethernet/Gigabit
Ethernet switchingand VLAN technology.
Fast Ethernet Technology
The growing importance of LANs and the increasing complexity
of desktop computing applications are fueling the need for high
performance networks. A number of high-speed LAN
technologies have been proposed to provide greater bandwidth
and improve client/server response times. Among them,
100BASE-T (Fast Ethernet) provides a non-disruptive, smooth
evolution from the current 10BASE-T technology. The non-
disruptive and smooth evolution nature, and the dominating
potential market base, virtually guarantee cost-effective and high
performance Fast Ethernet solutions.
100Mbps Fast Ethernet is a standard specified by the IEEE 802.3
LAN committee. It is an extension of the 10Mbps Ethernet
standard with the ability to transmit and receive data at 100Mbps,
while maintaining the CSMA/CD Ethernet protocol. Since the
100Mbps Fast Ethernet is compatible with all other 10Mbps
Ethernet environments, it provides a straightforward upgrade and
takes advantage of the existing investment in hardware, software,
and personnel training.

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Gigabit Ethernet Technology
Gigabit Ethernet is an extension of IEEE 802.3 Ethernet utilizing
the same packet structure, format, and support for CSMA/CD
protocol, full duplex, flow control, and management objects, but
with a tenfold increase in theoretical throughput over 100-Mbps
Fast Ethernet and a hundredfold increase over 10-Mbps Ethernet.
Since it is compatible with all 10-Mbps and 100-Mbps Ethernet
environments, Gigabit Ethernet provides a straightforward
upgrade without wasting a company’s existing investment in
hardware, software, and trained personnel.
The increased speed and extra bandwidth offered by Gigabit
Ethernet are essential to coping with the network bottlenecks that
frequently develop as computer busses get faster and more users
using applications generate more traffic. Upgrading key
components, such as your backbone and servers to Gigabit
Ethernet can greatly improve network response times as well as
significantly speed up the traffic between your subnets.
Gigabit Ethernet supports video conferencing, complex imaging,
and similar data-intensive applications. Likewise, since data
transfers occur 10 times faster than Fast Ethernet, servers
outfitted with Gigabit Ethernet NIC’s are able to perform 10
times the number of operations in the same amount of time.
The phenomenal bandwidth delivered by Gigabit Ethernet was
the most cost-effective method to take advantage of today’s
rapidly improving switching and routing internetworking

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technologies. And with expected advances in silicon technology
and digital signal processing, Gigabit Ethernet will eventually
operate over unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) cabling, outfitting
your network with a powerful 1000-Mbps-capable backbone
/server connection creating a flexible foundation for the next
generation of network technology products.
Switching Technology
Another approach to pushing beyond the limits of Ethernet
technology is the development of switching technology. A switch
bridges Ethernet packets at the MAC address level of the Ethernet
protocol transmitting among connected Ethernet or Fast Ethernet
LAN segments.
Switching is a cost-effective way of increasing the total network
capacity available to users on a local area network. A switch
increases capacity and decreases network loading by dividing a
local area network into different segments, which don’t compete
with each other for network transmission capacity.
The switch acts as a high-speed selective bridge between the
individual segments. The switch, without interfering with any
other segments, automatically forwards traffic that needs to go
from one segment to another. By doing this the total network
capacity is multiplied, while still maintaining the same network
cabling and adapter cards.
Switching LAN technology is a marked improvement over the
previous generation of network bridges, which were characterized

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by higher latencies. Routers have also been used to segment local
area networks, but the cost of a router, the setup and maintenance
required make routers relatively impractical. Today switches are
an ideal solution to most kinds of local area network congestion
problems.
VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network)
A VLAN is a group of end-stations that are not constrained by
their physical location and can communicate as if it’s a common
broadcast domain, a LAN. The primary use of VLANsis to
reduce latency and need for routers, using faster switching instead.
Other VLAN utility include the following:
Security
Security is increased with the reduction of opportunity in
eavesdropping on a broadcast network because data will be
switched to only those confidential users within the VLAN.
Cost Reduction
VLANs can be used to create multiple broadcast domains, thus
eliminating the need for expensive routers.
Port-based (or port-group) VLAN is the common method of
implementing a VLAN, and is the one supplied in the Switch.
Each Switch port can belong from one to eight VLANs.

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Features
?? 24×10/100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet ports
?? 2×1000BASE-TGigabit Ethernet ports
?? Auto-MDIX media type detection for each port
?? Full/half duplex transfer mode for each 10/100Mbps Fast
Ethernet ports
?? Full duplex transfer mode for each 1000Mbps Gigabit
Ethernet ports
?? Wire speed reception and transmission
?? Store-and-Forward switching method
?? Supports up to 8K unicast addresses entities per device
?? Supports 512KB RAM for data buffering
?? Extensive front-panel diagnostic LEDs
?? IEEE 802.3x flow control for full-duplex
?? Back pressure flow control for half-duplex
?? Supports Port-based VLAN
?? Supports Port-based QoS
?? RS-232 DCE console port for setting up and managing the
Switch via connection to a console terminal or PC using a
terminal emulation program
?? Standard 19” Rack-mount size

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UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION
This chapter provides unpacking and installation information for
the Switch. To avoid causing any damage to the Switch, we
recommend that you read this chapter carefully before starting
installation.
Unpacking
Open the shipping carton of the Switch and carefully unpack the
items inside. The carton should contain the following items:
?? One 26-Port 10/100/1000Mbps Smart Copper Gigabit
Switch
?? One AC power cord, suitable for your area’s electrical
power connections
?? One console cable (RS-232: 9 pin female to 9 pin female)
?? Four rubber feet for shock cushioning
?? Screws and two mountingbrackets
?? This User’s Guide
If any item is found missing or damaged, please contact your
local reseller for replacement.

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Installation
The site where you place the Switch may greatly affect its
performance. When installing, take the following into your
consideration:
Install the Switch in a fairly cool and dry place. See
Technical Specifications for the acceptable temperature and
humidity operating ranges.
Install the Switch in a site free from strong electromagnetic
field generators (such as motors), vibration, dust, and direct
exposure to sunlight.
Leave at least 10cm of space around the Switch for
ventilation.
Install the Switch on a sturdy, level surface that can support
its weight, or in an EIA standard-size equipment rack. For
information on rack installation, see the next section, Rack
Mounting.
When installing the Switch on a level surface, attach the
rubber feet to the bottom of each device. The rubber feet
cushions the Switch and protects the Switch case from
scratching.

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Figure 1. Attach the adhesive rubber pads to the bottom
Rack Mounting
The Switch can be mounted in an EIA standard-size, 19-inch
rack, which can be placed in a wiring closet with other
equipments. Attach the mounting brackets to both sides of the
Switch (one at each side), and secure them with the provided
screws.
Figure 2. Combine the Switch with the provided screws
Then, use screws provided with the equipment rack to mount the

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Switch to the rack.
Figure 3. Installing the Switch on an equipment rack
Connecting Network Cable
The Switch supports 24 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet ports and 2
10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet ports. It runs full/half duplex
transfer mode for 10/100Mbps speed and full duplex transfer
mode for 1000Mbpsspeed.
These ports are Auto-MDIXtype port. They can auto transform
to MDI-II or MDI-X type, so you can make a connection using a
standard or a crossover cable.

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AC Power
The Switch can be used with AC power supply 100~240V AC,
50~60 Hz. The power switch is located at the rear of the unit
adjacent to the AC power connector and the system fan. The
Switch’s power supply will adjust to the local power source
automatically and may be turned on without having any or all
LAN segment cables connected.