TRENDnet TPE-224WS - Web Smart PoE Switch User manual

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 radiates
radio frequency energy. If not installed and used in accordance with
instructions in this User’s Guide, it 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 user’s 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.

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 Grounding - Reliable grounding of rack-mount 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).
Ver. C1-1.00

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TABLE OF CONT
About This Guide.................................................................................1
Purpose ............................................................................................1
Terms/Usage....................................................................................1
Introduction..........................................................................................2
Gigabit Ethernet Technology...........................................................2
Fast Ethernet Technology................................................................3
Switching Technology .....................................................................4
VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network)..............................................5
Power over Ethernet (PoE) ..............................................................5
Features............................................................................................6
PACKAGE CONTENTS AND INSTALLATION .............................8
Unpacking........................................................................................8
Installation .......................................................................................8
Rack Mounting ................................................................................9
Connecting Network Cable............................................................10
AC Power.......................................................................................11
Identifying External Components......................................................12
Front Panel.....................................................................................12
Rear Panel......................................................................................14
Power and System LEDs ...............................................................15
100BASE-TX Port 1~24 Status LEDs...........................................15
1000BASE-T/mini-GBIC Port 25~26 Status LEDs.......................16
1000BASE-T Port 27~28 Status LEDs..........................................17
Configuration.....................................................................................18
Installing the Web Management Utility.........................................18

Discovery List................................................................................19
Monitor List...................................................................................20
Device Setting................................................................................22
Toolbar...........................................................................................23
Configuring the Switch..................................................................25
Login..............................................................................................25
Setup Setting..................................................................................27
PoE Port Setting.........................................................................27
Port Settings...............................................................................28
IEEE 802.1Q VLAN..................................................................30
Trunk Setting .............................................................................43
Mirror Setting.............................................................................44
IEEE 802.1p Default Priority.....................................................45
Broadcast Storm Control Setting ...............................................46
Advanced Setting...........................................................................47
SNMP Setting ............................................................................47
Spanning Tree Setting................................................................49
802.1x Setting............................................................................51
IGMP Snooping Setting.............................................................53
IGMP VLAN Setting.................................................................55
System Setting ...............................................................................57
System Information....................................................................57
System Setting ...........................................................................58
Trap Setting................................................................................60
Password Setting........................................................................61
Statistic.......................................................................................62
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Factory Reset .............................................................................64
Backup Setting...........................................................................64
Firmware Upload.......................................................................65
System Reboot...........................................................................65
Logout........................................................................................66
Technical Specifications....................................................................67

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ABOUT THIS GUIDE
Congratulations on your purchase of the TPE-224WS 24-Port
10/100Mbps Web Smart PoE Switch w/ 4 Gigabit Ports and 2 Mini-
GBIC Slots. 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 TPE-224WS 24-Port
10/100Mbps Web Smart PoE Switch w/ 4 Gigabit Ports and 2 Mini-
GBIC Slots.
Terms/Usage
In this guide, the term “Switch” (first letter upper case) refers to your
TPE-224WS 24-Port 10/100Mbps Web Smart PoE Switch w/ 4
Gigabit Ports and 2 Mini-GBIC Slots and “switch” (first letter lower
case) refers to other Ethernet switches.

INTRODUCTION
This chapter describes the features of the TPE-224WS 24-Port
10/100Mbps Web Smart PoE Switch w/ 4 Gigabit Ports and 2 Mini-
GBIC Slots and some background information about Ethernet/Fast
Ethernet/Gigabit Ethernet switching technology.
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
is essential to coping with the network bottlenecks that frequently
develop as computers and their busses get faster and more users use
applications that 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 enables fast optical fiber connections to support
video conferencing, complex imaging, and similar data-intensive
applications. Likewise, since data transfer occurs 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.
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In addition, the phenomenal bandwidth delivered by Gigabit Ethernet
is the most cost-effective method to take advantage of today and
tomorrow’s rapidly improving switching and routing internetworking
technologies. And with expected advances in the coming years in
silicon technology and digital signal processing that will enable
Gigabit Ethernet to eventually operate over unshielded twisted-pair
(UTP) cabling, outfitting your network with a powerful 1000-Mbps-
capable backbone/server connection creates a flexible foundation for
the next generation of network technology products.
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
guarantees cost-effective and high performance Fast Ethernet
solutions.
100Mbps Fast Ethernet is a standard specified by the IEEE 802.3u
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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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 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.
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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 a common broadcast
domain, a LAN. The primary utility of using VLAN is to reduce
latency and need for routers, using faster switching instead. Other
VLAN utility includes:
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 of expensive routers.
Power over Ethernet (PoE)
Power over Ethernet (PoE) integrates power and data onto one single
cabling infrastructure, eliminating the need to have AC power
available at all locations.
Power and Data are integrated onto the same cable. Supporting
category 5/5e up to 100 Meters, PoE will provide power to PoE
compatible device, such as IP telephones, wireless LAN access points,
and IP security cameras.
PoE is already widely adopted in the market, saving up to 50% of
overall installation costs by eliminating the need to install separate
electrical wiring and power outlets.
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Features
24 x 100BASE-TX Auto-MDIX & Auto-negotiation Fast
Ethernet PoE ports ( Port 1 ~24)
4 x 1000BASE-T Auto-MDIX & Auto-negotiation Gigabit
Ethernet ports
(Port 25-28)
2 x 1000BASE-T SX/LX Auto-Sensing Mini GBIC Ports.
(Shared with Port 25-26)
Supports PoE power up to 15.4W for each PoE port
Supports PoE power up to 170W for the device
Supports PoE Powered Device (PD) classification identify
Half duplex transfer mode for connection speed 10Mbps and
100Mbps
Full duplex transfer mode for connection speed of 10Mbps,
100Mbps and 1000Mbps
Store-and-Forward switching scheme capability to support rate
adaptation and ensure data integrity
Up to 8K unicast addresses entities per device, self-learning, and
table aging
1Mbits packet buffer
Supports IEEE 802.1Q VLAN
Supports IEEE 802.1p Quality of Service
Supports IGMP Snooping
Supports Static Port Trunking
Supports IGMP Snooping
Supports SNMP for RFC1213 MIB II and Private MIB
Supports IEEE 802.1D Spanning Tree
Supports 802.1x port based access control
Supports Broadcast Storm Control
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Supports Port Mirroring
Supports Port Setting for Speed, Duplex mode and Flow control
Web Browser Configuration
Windows-Based Utility
Standard 19” Rack-mount size

PACKAGE CONTENTS AND INSTALLATION
This chapter provides packaging information for the Switch.
Unpacking
Open the box for the Switch and carefully unpacks its contents. The
packaging should contain the following items:
One TPE-224WS 24-Port 10/100Mbps Web Smart PoE Switch
w/ 4 Gigabit Ports and 2 Mini-GBIC Slots
Quick Installation Guide
Power Cord
Utility and User’s Guide CD-ROM
Rack mount Kit (rubber feet, screws and mounting bracket)
If any item is found missing or damaged, please contact your local
reseller for replacement
Installation
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 at the front and rear of the Switch for
ventilation.
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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 cushion the Switch and
protect the Switch case from scratching.
Figure 1. Attach the rubber feet 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 equipment. Attach
the mounting brackets to the Switch’s front panel (one on each side),
and secure them with the provided screws.
Figure 2. Attach the mounting bracket to the Switch with the provided screws.
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Then, use screws provided with the equipment rack to mount each
Switch in the rack.
Figure 3. Mount the Switch to the rack
Connecting Network Cable
The Switch has 24 10/100Mbps Power over Ethernet ports. These
ports runs both in half and full duplex mode using Cat. 5 cables. These
Power over Ethernet will be automatically activated when a
compatible terminal is identified. The Switch will supply power
through the PoE port to the connected Powered Device.
For Non-PoE devices, the PoE port will not offer the power to these
devices. This feature allows users to connect both non-PoE and PoE
devices on their network.
The Switch also supports 4 10/100/1000Mbps 1000BASE-T Gigabit
Ethernet ports. These ports support Auto. These ports operate in
half-duplex mode for 10/100Mbps and full- duplex mode for
10/100/1000Mbps using Cat. 5e or Cat 6. Ethernet Cables.
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All Ethernet ports support Auto-MDIX. Users can use either
standard or crossover Ethernet cables.
There are 2 mini-GBIC slot for optional mini-GBIC module.
AC Power
The Switch uses 100-240V AC, 50-60 Hz. 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.

IDENTIFYING EXTERNAL COMPONENTS
This chapter describes the front panel and rear panel of the Switch.
Front Panel
The figure below shows the front panels of the Switch.
Figure 4. Front panel
LED Indicators:
Comprehensive LEDs display the status of the switch and the network
(see UNDERSTANDING LED INDICATORS chapter below).
100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet PoE Ports (Port 1~24):
These ports are PoE enable ports. These PoE ports will be
automatically activated when a compatible Powered Device is
identified. The PoE port will supply power to the connected PoE
device.
The Switch’s PoE function supports PoE port priority management.
When the system power is overloaded, the Switch will enforce PoE
port priority management. Port 1 has the highest priority. Port 24
has the lowest priority.
For non-PoE devices, the PoE port will not offer the power to these
devices. This feature allows users to safely use both non-PoE and
Power over Ethernet devices on their network.
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These ports support network speeds of either 10Mbps or 100Mbps,
and can operate in half- and full- duplex transfer modes. These ports
also support auto-MDIX. Users can use either standard or crossover
Ethernet cables.
1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet Ports (Port 25~28):
The Switch’s four Gigabit twisted pair ports support auto negotiation and auto
MDIX. These ports operate in half-duplex mode for 10/100Mbps and full-
duplex mode for 10/100/1000Mbps.
Note: When the port is set to “Forced Mode”, the Auto MDIX will be
disabled.
Mini-GBIC slots (Port 25~26)
The Switch is equipped with two mini-GBIC slots, supporting
optional 1000BASE-SX/LX mini-GBIC modules.
The 1000BASE-T port 25 and 26 are shared with the mini-GBIC port
25 and 26. When a module is plugged into the mini-GBIC module,
the device will activate the mini-GBIC, and the RJ45 port will be
disabled.
Reset:
The Reset button reset settings back to factory default.
Note: Please make sure you copy down or save settings before
pressing “Reset” button.
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Rear Panel
The rear panel of the Switch consists of an AC power. The following
shows the rear panel of the Switch.
Figure 5. Rear panel
AC Power Connector:
Plug in the female connector of the provided power cord into this
connector. Connect the male of the power cord into a power outlet.
Supported input voltages range from 100-240V AC at 50-60Hz.
Understanding LED Indicators
The front panel LEDs provides instant status feedback for easy
monitoring and troubleshooting.
Figure 6. LED indicators
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