Weidmüller IE-SW-AL05M-5TX User manual

Industrial Ethernet managed Switches
Manual
for
Lite Advanced Line Switches
IE-SW-AL05M-5TX (2682250000)
IE-SW-AL06M-4TX-2SC (2682260000)
IE-SW-AL06M-4TX-2SCS (2682270000)
Third Edition, May 2023

Industrial Ethernet managed Switches
Manual
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Contact Information
Weidmüller Interface GmbH & Co. KG
Postfach 3030
32760 Detmold
Klingenbergstraße 26
32758 Detmold
Germany
Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]
E-Mail [e-mail]
Internet www.weidmueller.com

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Table of Contents
1. About this Manual.............................................................................................3
2. Getting Started..................................................................................................3
2.1 Hardware features..................................................................................................................3
2.2 Software features...................................................................................................................3
3. Web Management..............................................................................................4
3.1 Accessing the Web interface via HTTP................................................................................4
3.2 Accessing the Web interface via HTTPS .............................................................................6
3.3 Basic Settings ........................................................................................................................6
3.3.1 System Setting.................................................................................................................7
3.3.2 Admin Password..............................................................................................................7
3.3.3 IP Setting..........................................................................................................................9
3.3.4 IPv6 Setting....................................................................................................................10
3.3.5 Time Setting...................................................................................................................11
3.3.6 LLDP Function ...............................................................................................................13
3.3.6.1 Overview................................................................................................................13
3.3.6.2 Configuring LLDP Settings ....................................................................................13
3.3.7 Modbus TCP..................................................................................................................14
3.3.8 DIP Switch......................................................................................................................14
3.3.9 Backup & Restore..........................................................................................................15
3.3.10 Upgrade Firmware .......................................................................................................16
3.4 Port Settings.........................................................................................................................17
3.4.1 Port control.....................................................................................................................17
3.4.2 Port status......................................................................................................................18
3.4.3 Port Alias........................................................................................................................18
3.4.4 Loop Guard....................................................................................................................19
3.5 Redundancy..........................................................................................................................19
3.5.1 Introduction to Communication Redundancy.................................................................19
3.5.2 The O-Ring Concept......................................................................................................20
3.5.2.1 Topology Setup for “O-Ring” ..................................................................................20
3.5.2.2 Ring Coupling Configuration..................................................................................21
3.5.2.3 Dual Homing Configuration....................................................................................22
3.5.3 Configuring “O-Ring”......................................................................................................22
3.5.4 The O-Chain Concept....................................................................................................24
3.5.5 Configuring O-Chain......................................................................................................26
3.5.6 STP / RSTP....................................................................................................................27
3.5.6.1 The STP / RSTP Concept......................................................................................27
3.5.6.2 How STP Works.....................................................................................................29
3.5.6.3 Configuring RSTP..................................................................................................32

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3.5.6.4 Information RSTP ..................................................................................................33
3.5.6.5 RSTP-Repeater .....................................................................................................34
3.5.7 Fast Recovery................................................................................................................34
3.6 Virtual LAN............................................................................................................................35
3.6.1 The Virtual LAN (VLAN) Concept ..................................................................................35
3.6.2 Configuring port-based Virtual LAN...............................................................................36
3.7 DHCP Server/Relay ..............................................................................................................37
3.7.1 Configuring DHCP Server..............................................................................................38
3.7.2 DHCP Relay Agent (Option 82).....................................................................................39
3.7.3 Client List .......................................................................................................................41
3.7.4 Port and IP binding ........................................................................................................41
3.8 SNMP.....................................................................................................................................42
3.8.1 SNMP Read/Write Settings............................................................................................43
3.8.2 Trap Settings..................................................................................................................47
3.9 Security.................................................................................................................................48
3.9.1 Management Security....................................................................................................48
3.9.2 TACACS+ ......................................................................................................................50
3.10 Warnings.............................................................................................................................51
3.10.1 Configuring Relay Warnings........................................................................................51
3.10.2 Configuring Email Warning ..........................................................................................52
3.10.2.1 Event Selection....................................................................................................52
3.10.2.2 Email Settings......................................................................................................53
3.10.3 SYSLOG Setting..........................................................................................................54
3.11 Monitoring/Diagnosis ........................................................................................................55
3.11.1 System Event Log........................................................................................................55
3.11.2 Ping..............................................................................................................................56
3.12 Save Configuration ............................................................................................................56
3.13 Factory Default...................................................................................................................57
3.14 System Reboot...................................................................................................................57
3.15 Logout.................................................................................................................................57
A. Downloads (Software and Documentation)..................................................58
B. Modbus Register Table..................................................................................59

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1. About this Manual
Thank you for purchasing a Weidmüller managed Industrial Ethernet switch. Read this user’s manual
to learn how to connect your Weidmüller switch to Ethernet-enabled devices used for industrial
applications.
The following chapters are covered in this user manual:
Getting Started
This chapter summarizes the main hardware and software features of the Lite Advanced Line
Switches. The information related with the Installation of each Switch (Front / Rear side
elements description and Connections) is described in the Hardware Installation Guide
delivered with every device and available in our online catalogue.
Web Management
The Lite Advanced Line Switches are configured and monitored through its web interface. This
web interface is fully described in this chapter.
2. Getting Started
The Lite Advanced Line Switches are cost-effective products specially designed to operate in harsh
industrial environments thanks to rugged design. The products come with an IP30 rugged case,
redundant power input, alarm relay and wide operating temperature range from -40 to 75ºC.
2.1 Hardware features
•IE-SW-AL05M-5TX: 5 x 10/100Base-T(X) ports
•IE-SW-AL06M-4TX-2SC
o4 x 10/100Base-T(X) ports
o2 x 100Base-FX ports (SC connector), multimode
•IE-SW-AL06M-4TX-2SCS
o4 x 10/100Base-T(X) ports
o2 x 100Base-FX ports (SC connector), singlemode
•Redundant power input: 12 to 48Vdc
•Alarm relay contact
•Operating temperature from -40 to 75ºC
2.2 Software features
•Management
oWeb-interface (HTTP / HTTPS)
oSNMP v1/v2c/v3
oTelnet console (Command Line Interface - CLI)
oUpload of a configuration file via web-interface or TFTP-Server
•Network redundancy
oSpanning Tree Protocol (STP)
oRapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP)

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oO-Ring (optimized protocol for ring topologies; recovery time < 10ms)
oO-Chain (allows multiple redundant network topologies; recovery time < 10ms)
oFast Recovery
•IP-address management
oStatic
oDHCP-Client
oDHCP-Server (port based, pool based)
oDHCP Option 82
oDHCP-Relay
•Time synchronization management
oNTP server
oSNTP client
•Monitoring functions
oSNMP v1/v2c/v3
oLink Layer Discovery Protocol (LLDP)
oSyslog
oEvent based warning (via e.mail / via output relay / via SNMP trap)
•Network traffic filter
oPort based VLAN
•Security functions
oVLAN segmentation
oEnable / Disable ports
oTACACS+ User Authentication
oLoop protection
oManagement access security via secure IP list
oConfiguration of allowed access methods (web-interface, telnet, SSH)
3. Web Management
In this chapter, we explain how to access the Weidmüller Switch’s through the Web console as well
as all the configuration, monitoring, and administration functions available when using this interface.
3.1 Accessing the Web interface via HTTP
The Ethernet Switch’s web browser interface provides a convenient way to modify the switch's
configuration and access the built-in monitoring and network administration functions. The web
browsers Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox can be used to manage the Advanced
Line switches.
NOTE: To use the Switch's management and monitoring functions from a PC host
connected to the same LAN as the switch, you must make sure that the PC host and the
Switch are on the same logical subnet.
NOTE: If the Weidmüller switch is configured for other VLAN settings, you must make
sure your PC host is on the management VLAN.

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NOTE: Before accessing the Switch’s web browser interface, first connect one of its
RJ45 Ethernet ports to your Ethernet LAN, or directly to your PC's Ethernet card (NIC).
You can establish a connection with either a straight-through or cross-over Ethernet
cable.
NOTE: The Weidmüller switch’s default IP address is 192.168.1.110.
The default username / password are admin /Detmold
After making sure that the Weidmüller switch is connected to the same LAN and logical subnet as
your PC, open the switch’s web console as follows:
Open your web browser and type the Switch’s IP address in the Address or URL field. Press Enter
to establish the connection.
The web login page will open. Enter the default user name “admin” and password “Detmold”, and
then click OK to continue.
After logging in, the main general information of the switch is shown including, among others, System
Name, Firmware version, MAC address and Serial number. It is also displayed the front side of the
switch (showing the active ports) in the right navigation panel.
In this home page is also available the button Enable location alert. When pressing it, the front
LEDs starts to flash and an acoustic signal is heard (periodic change of the output relay). When
clicking Disable location alert, the LEDs will stop flashing and the output relay will remain in its
original position.
Use the menu tree in the left navigation panel to open the function pages to access each of Ethernet
Switch's functions.

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NOTE: The pages of the Web interface include a Help button that describes the
parameters and functions that can be programmed or monitored in each web page.
NOTE: After changing any parameter / function in a web page the button Apply
activates the change but does not save it. The changes have to be saved using the
Save Configuration option of the menu.
3.2 Accessing the Web interface via HTTPS
To secure your HTTP access, the Weidmüller switch supports HTTPS to encrypt all HTTP traffic.
Perform the following steps to access the Weidmüller switch web browser interface via HTTPS/SSL.
Open Internet Explorer and enter https://<Switch´s IP address> in the address field. Press Enter to
establish the connection.
Warning messages will pop out to warn the user that the security certificate was issued by a
company they have not chosen to trust.
Select “Continue to this website”to enter the Weidmüller switch´s web browser interface and
access the web browser interface secured via HTTPS.
3.3 Basic Settings
The Basic Settings section includes the most common settings required by administrators to
maintain and control a Weidmüller switch.

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3.3.1 System Setting
The system identification items are displayed at the top of the web page. You can configure the
System Identification items to make it easier to identify different switches that are connected to your
network.
System Name
Setting
Description
Factory
Default
Max. 64
characters
This option is useful for recording a name of the unit.
Name of type
System Description
Setting
Description
Factory
Default
Max. 64
characters
This option is useful for recording a more detailed
description of the unit.
Description of
type
System Location
Setting
Description
Factory
Default
Max. 64
characters
This option is useful for differentiating between the
locations of different units. Example: Production Line 1.
None
System contact
Setting
Description
Factory
Default
Max. 64
characters
This option is useful for providing information about who
is responsible for maintaining this unit and how to
contact this person.
None
3.3.2 Admin Password
The default values of the user name and password used to access to the management options of the
Weidmüller switch can be changed.

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NOTE: The Switch's default user name /password are “admin” / ”Detmold”. If
these are changed, then you will be required to type the new user name and password
when logging into the serial console, Telnet console, or Web console.
The button Show Passwords/Hide Passwords can be used to see as readable text or not the
introduced password characters.
User Name
Setting
Description
Factory
Default
Min / Max length
is 5 / 31
characters
Enter the new user name. Allowed characters are: A-Z
a-z 0-9 ! @ # $ - _
admin
Confirm Old Password
Setting
Description
Factory
Default
Min / Max length
is 7 / 31
characters
Enter the old password.
Detmold
New Password
Setting
Description
Factory
Default
Min / Max length
is 7 / 31
characters
Enter the new password. Allowed characters are: A-Z
a-z 0-9 ! @ # $ - _
None
Confirm Password
Setting
Description
Factory
Default
Min / Max length
is 7 / 31
characters
Enter the new password again. Allowed characters
are: A-Z a-z 0-9 ! @ # $ - _
None

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3.3.3 IP Setting
The IPv4 settings allow the user to set manually the IP parameters or by means of a DHCP server.
See a brief explanation of each configuration item below.
IP assignment
Setting
Description
Factory
Default
Static
The Weidmüller switch’s IP address must be set
manually.
Static
DHCP
The Weidmüller switch’s IP address will be assigned
automatically by the network’s DHCP server.
IP Address
Setting
Description
Factory
Default
IP address for the
Weidmüller
Switch
Assigns the Weidmüller Switch´s IP address on a
TCP/IP network.
192.168.1.110
Subnet Mask
Setting
Description
Factory
Default
Subnet mask for
the Weidmüller
Switch
Identifies the type of network to which the Switch is
connected (e.g., 255.255.0.0 for a Class B network, or
255.255.255.0 for a Class C network).
255.255.255.0
Gateway
Setting
Description
Factory
Default
IP address for the
gateway
The IP address of the router that connects the LAN to
an outside network.
None

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DNS1 and DNS2
Setting
Description
Factory
Default
1st DNS Server’s
IP address
The IP address of the DNS Server used by your
network.
None
2nd DNS Server’s
IP address
The IP address of the secondary DNS Server used by
your network. The Switch will use the 2nd DNS Server
if the 1st DNS Server fails to connect.
None
3.3.4 IPv6 Setting
IPv6 setting includes two distinct address types—Link-Local Unicast address and “Global”address.
A Link-Local address makes the switch accessible over IPv6 for all devices attached to the same
local subnet. To connect to a larger network with multiple segments, the switch must be configured
with a “Global”address.
Auto Configuration
Setting
Description
Factory
Default
Disabled
The Weidmüller switch’s IP address must be set
manually.
Disabled
Enabled
The Weidmüller switch’s IP address will be assigned
automatically by the network’s DHCPv6 server.
Address
Setting
Description
Factory
Default
IP address for the
Weidmüller
Switch
Assigns the Weidmüller Switch´s IPv6 “Global”
address.
None
Link Local Address
Setting
Description
Factory
Default
None
The network portion of the Link-Local address is FE80
and the host portion of the Link-Local address is
automatically generated using the modified EUI-64
FE80 :: (EUI-64
form of the
MAC address)

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form of the interface identifier (Switch’s MAC address)
3.3.5 Time Setting
The Time Setting configuration page lets users set the time, date, and other settings. An explanation
of each setting is given below the figure.
NOTE: The Weidmüller switch does not have a real time clock. The user must update
the Current Time and Current Date to set the initial time for the Weidmüller switch after
each reboot, especially when the network does not have an Internet connection for an
NTP server or there is no NTP server on the LAN.
System clock
Setting
Description
Factory
Default
System
Date/Time
Possibility to set the time of the switch directly from the
management laptop using the button Set Clock from
PC.
None
Set System Date Time manually
Setting
Description
Factory
Default
System Date
Allows configuration of the local date in yyyy-mm-dd
format.
None

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System Time
Allows configuration of the local time in 24-hour
format.
None
SNTP/NTP mode
Setting
Description
Factory
Default
Disabled
No NTP/SNTP used in the switch.
Disabled
Server (NTP)
The Weidmüller switch can synchronize other
switches of the network with its programmed time
clock.
Client (SNTP)
The Weidmüller Switch will synchronize its clock with
one of the Server IP Addresses fields.
UTC Timezone
Setting
Description
Factory
Default
User selectable
time zone
Specifies the time zone, which is used to determine
the local time offset from GMT (Greenwich Mean
Time).
GMT
(Greenwich
Mean Time)
Server IP Addresses
Setting
Description
Factory
Default
Time Server IP (1
to 5)
IP address of the SNTP servers. If the 1st SNTP
Server fails to connect, the Weidmüller Switch will try
to locate the 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th Servers indicated.
None
Daylight Saving Time
Setting
Description
Factory
Default
Enabled /
Disabled
Automatically set the Weidmüller switch’s time forward
according to national standards.
Disabled
Daylight Saving Period
Setting
Description
Factory
Default
User-specified
date
Specifies the beginning and end date of the Daylight
Saving Time.
None
Daylight Saving Offset
Setting
Description
Factory
Default
User-specified
hour
Specifies the number of hours that the time should be
set forward during Daylight Saving Time.
None

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3.3.6 LLDP Function
3.3.6.1 Overview
Defined by IEEE 802.11AB, LLDP is an OSI Layer 2 Protocol that standardizes the methodology of
self-identity advertisement. It allows each networking device, e.g. a Weidmüller managed switch, to
periodically inform its neighbors about its self-information and configurations. As a result, all of the
devices would have knowledge about each other; and through SNMP, this knowledge can be
transferred to a Network Management Software for auto-topology and network visualization.
From the switch's web interface, users have the option of either enabling or disabling the LLDP, as
well as setting the LLDP transmit interval (as shown in the figure below). In addition, users are able to
view each switch's neighbor-list, which is reported by its network neighbors. Most importantly,
enabling the LLDP function allows a Network Management Software to automatically display the
network's topology as well as system setup details such as VLAN, and Trunking for the entire
network.
3.3.6.2 Configuring LLDP Settings
General Settings
Mode
Setting
Description
Factory
Default
Enable or Disable
Enables or disables the LLDP function.
Enable

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Tx Interval
Setting
Description
Factory
Default
Numbers from 1
to 9999 sec.
To set the transmit interval of LLDP messages. Unit is
in seconds.
30 (sec)
Neighbor Info Table
The LLDP Table displays the following information:
Port
The port number that connects to the neighbor device.
System Name
Hostname of the neighbor device.
MAC Address
The MAC address that identifies a neighbor device.
IP Address
The IP address of a neighbor device. By clicking on this IP address we
can reach the web interface of that neighbor.
3.3.7 Modbus TCP
Introduction
MODBUS TCP is a protocol commonly used for the integration of a SCADA system. It is also a
vendor-neutral communication protocol used to monitor and control industrial automation equipment
such as PLCs, sensors, and meters. In order to be fully integrated into industrial systems,
Weidmüller’s switches support Modbus TCP/IP protocol for real-time monitoring in a SCADA system.
Configuring MODBUS/TCP on Weidmüller Switches
Modbus TCP is disabled by default. To enable Modbus TCP, select Enable in Mode and then click
Apply.
In the Appendix B, Modbus Register Table, the user can find all the available registers of the switch.
3.3.8 DIP Switch
This option is available only in the IE-SW-AL05M-5TX model. It allows the user to enable or
disable the settings of the 4 DIP switches located on the front of the switch housing.

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If Mode is Enabled (and Apply is pressed), DIP switch SW1 defines the behavior of fault relay in
terms of power failure and DIP switches SW2, SW3 and SW4 define the settings for O-Ring
redundancy.
If Mode is Disabled, the settings of the front DIP switches SW1/2/3/4 have no function. The behavior
of the fault relay and the settings of O-Ring redundancy mode have to be configured through the web
interface (Menu Warnings and Redundancy, respectively).
Configuring alarm relay by external DIP switch
•SW 1 ON: Relay contact is closed if the device is powered-off. Relay contact is open if the
device is powered by PWR1 and PWR2. Relay contact is closed if device is powered either
by PWR1 or PWR2 (supplied by only 1 power input).
•SW 2 OFF: Relay does not have any power-related function.
Configuring O-Ring redundancy by external DIP switches
•SW 2 ON: Enables O-Ring redundancy function.
•SW 2 OFF: Disables O-Ring redundancy function.
•SW 3 ON: Sets device as Ring-master.
•SW 3 OFF: Device is not the Ring-master.
•SW 4 ON: Ports 1 and 2 are used as redundancy ports.
•SW 4 OFF: Ports 1 and 5 are used as redundancy ports.
IIf DIP Switch Mode is enabled the Web interface menu Redundancy->O-Ring is locked and can only
be used for displaying O-Ring redundancy settings and the status.
By default Mode is Disabled so DIP switches SW1/2/3/4 located on the front of the switch
housing have no function.
3.3.9 Backup & Restore
Following saving and restoring functions are available in this web page.
•Download a new configuration from remote TFTP server
•Loading a new configuration by importing a file already saved in connected PC
•Upload the current configuration to remote TFTP server
•Save the current configuration in connected PC

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TFTP Server IP Address
Setting
Description
Factory
Default
IP Address of
TFTP Server
Specifies the IP address or name of the remote
TFTP server. Must be set up before
downloading or uploading files.
None
Restore & Backup File Names
Setting
Description
Factory
Default
File name
Specifies the file name of the Weidmüller
switch’s configuration file.
Name of type
After setting the desired file names, click Restore to download the prepared file from the remote
TFTP server or to load the configuration file already saved in the computer, or click Backup to upload
the desired file to the remote TFTP server or to save it to the local host.
3.3.10 Upgrade Firmware
This page lets users upgrade the firmware of the Weidmüller’s switches, either from remote TFTP
server or from local file.

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Upgrade firmware from TFTP server
TFTP Server IP
Setting
Description
Factory
Default
IP Address of
TFTP Server
Specifies the IP address of the remote TFTP
server. Must be set up before downloading the
firmware.
None
Firmware File Name
Setting
Description
Factory
Default
File name
Specifies the path and file name of the
Weidmüller switch’s firmware file.
None
After setting the IP address and file names click Upgrade to upgrade the firmware of the switch from
the remote TFTP server.
Upgrade Firmware from Local PC
To import a new firmware file into the Weidmüller switch, click Browse to select the firmware file that
is saved on your computer. The upgrade procedure will proceed automatically after clicking
Upgrade.
3.4 Port Settings
Port settings are included to give the user control over the different ports of the switch. Through this
menu the user can also configure IP loop guard.
3.4.1 Port control
Port Access, Port Transmission Speed and Flow Control can be programmed from this option.
State
Setting
Description
Factory
Default
Enabled
Allows data transmission through the port.
Enabled
Disabled
Immediately shuts off port access.

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NOTE: If a connected device or sub-network is wreaking havoc on the rest of the
network, the Disabled option gives the administrator a quick way to shut off access
through this port immediately.
Speed/Duplex
Setting
Description
Factory
Default
AutoNegotiation
Allows the port to use the IEEE 802.3u protocol
to negotiate with connected devices. The port
and connected devices will determine the best
speed for that connection.
Auto
100M-Full
Choose one of these fixed speed options if the
connected Ethernet device has trouble
auto-negotiating for line speed.
100M-Half
10M-Full
10M-Half
Flow Control
Setting
Description
Factory
Default
Disabled
Disables flow control for this port.
Disabled
Symetric
Enables flow control for this port if flow control is
enabled in both linked up ports.
Asymetric
Enables flow control for this port regardless the
flow control in the linked port is enabled or not.
3.4.2 Port status
From this option the user can easily display the status of the different ports of the switch (Up/Down,
Enabled/Blocked/Disabled, Speed and Flow control).
3.4.3 Port Alias
From this option it can be specified an alias (name) for each port to help administrators differentiate
between different ports.