Ether-FSH2400NS Smart Fast Ethernet Switch Windows In-Band Management 24 × 10/100Base-TX ports Auto MDI/MDI-X VLAN, Priority, Bandwidth Control Trunking, Loop Detection User’s Manual
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Table of Contents Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS ........................................................................................I 1 PRODUCT OVERVIEW ........................................................................1 Introduction....................................................................................................................... 1 Windows Remote Management software ....................................................................... 1 Management Features ........
Table of Contents Unpack the Package.......................................................................................................... 4 The Front Panel................................................................................................................. 5 Reset Button ...................................................................................................................... 5 The Rear Panel........................................................................................
Table of Contents 5 MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE GUIDE ...................................................14 Introduction..................................................................................................................... 14 Important Information................................................................................................... 14 Minimum system requirements ..................................................................................... 14 Hardware...........................
Table of Contents Figures Fig. 2-1 Package Contents .............................................................................................. 4 Fig. 2-2 Front Panel ....................................................................................................... 5 Fig 2-3 The Reset Button............................................................................................... 5 Fig. 2-4 Rear Panel .............................................................................................
Table of Contents Tables Table 2-2 Cabling type for 10/100BASE-TX................................................................. 9 Table 4-1 System & Station Port LEDs........................................................................ 13 v Ether-FSH2400NS Fast Ethernet Switch User’s Manual V1.
1 Product Overview 1 Product Overview Introduction Windows Remote Management software Conventionally, configuring a switch's smart management will require users to attach the computer (serial or printer port) directly to the switch's console port. With Ether-FSH2400NS's in-band management capability, users can configure the switch through the Ethernet network. The included Windows management software provides a very simple point-and-click interface to set all the functions.
1 Product Overview alert the user when there is a loop formed inside the network on the front panel LED. The management software's diagnostic function even report which ports the loop occurs. Port setting setting port speed and duplex mode, flow control Authentication Keys The switch support authentication key feature for the management function. This will prevent unauthorized users from changing the switch’s settings.
1 Product Overview With manual VLAN configuration, both the initial setup and all subsequent moves and changes are controlled by the network administrator, enabling a high degree of control. Also moving users manually with VLANs may actually be easier than moving users across router subnets. Table Maintenance via Signaling When an end-station broadcasts its first frame, the switch resolves the end-station’s attached port with its VLAN membership in cached address tables.
2 Preparation before Installation 2 Preparation before Installation Unpack the Package Before you begin the installation of Ether-FSH2400NS Fast Ethernet Switch, make sure that you have all the necessary accessories that come with your package. Follow the steps below to unpack your package contents: 1. 2. 3. Clear out an adequate space to unpack the package carton. Open the package carton and take out the contents carefully.
2 Preparation before Installation The Front Panel The front panel is where you can find the twenty-four 10/100Mbps station ports and the LED indicators. For the technical specifications of the ports, please refer to Appendix A, Product Specifications for detailed information. For information concerning LED indicators, please refer to Chapter 4, LED Indicators. Power LED Station Ports Station Port LEDs DIAG LED Fig.
2 Preparation before Installation AC Power Connector This is a three-pronged power connector where the power cord should be attached. Just plug the female end of the power cord into the connector, and the male end of the power cord into an AC power outlet. The switch supports an input voltages ranging from 100 ~ 240 VAC @ 50~60 Hz . Power Switch Power Connector Fig. 2-4 Rear Panel 6 Ether-FSH2400NS Fast Ethernet Switch User’s Manual V1.
3 Installation of the Switch 3 Installation of the Switch Quick Installation Ether-FSH2400NS Fast Ethernet Switch is fully compliant with 10/100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet standards. 5 Steps to Quick Installation Step 1. Power on the Switch. Step 2. Connect network devices to the Switch: connect either workstation, server, switch, bridge or router to the station port (10/100BASE-TX), using 100 ohm unshielded twisted pair (category 5 UTP) or shielded twisted-pair (STP) cable. Step 3.
2 Preparation before Installation Fig. 3-2 Attaching the Switch to a 19-inch rack Desktop Installation Ether-FSH2400NS Fast Ethernet Switch has four rubber pads attached on each corner of its underside. These pads serve as cushionings against vibration and prevent the switch from sliding off its position. They also allow adequate ventilation space when you place the switch on top of another device. Fig.
3 Installation of the Switch • • • • • The switch should not be placed near large electric motors or other strong electromagnetic sources. As a reference, the strength of the electromagnetic field on site should not exceed the (RFC) standards for IEC 801-3, Level 2(3V/M) field strength. The air temperature in the location should be within a range of 32 to 122 °F (0 to 55°C). The relative humidity in the location should not exceed 95% non-condensing humidity.
2 Preparation before Installation The twisted-pair cable provided an eight-pin plug at each end that mate with the twisted-pair port on the adapter and with a RJ-45 wall jack. If you are marking your own interface cables to use as dedicated network wiring or as extension cables, please follow the guideline below: Each UTP/STP cable contains eight wires in either 568A or 568B color scheme (please see Fig 2-7). The wires are twisted in pairs to reduce cross talk and various signal noises.
3 Installation of the Switch Power Switch Power Connector Power Outlet Fig 3-13 Connecting the Switch to power outlet 11 Ether-FSH2400NS Fast Ethernet Switch User’s Manual V1.
4 LED Indicators 4 LED Indicators Before connecting any network device to Ether-FSH2400NS Fast Ethernet Switch, you should take a few minutes to look over this chapter and get familiar with the front panel LED indicators of your Switch. System LEDs - Power (green) to indicate power on/off status - Loop (yellow) to indicate network loop has formed inside the network. You can use the management program’s diagnostic function to find out which port the loop occurs.
4 LED Indicators LED Table LED indicator Color Status Meaning System LEDs Power LED ● Green ON OFF Power ON Power OFF Loop LED ● Yellow ON OFF Detect a loop even in the network Loop not detected Trunk LED ● Yellow ON Flashing Trunk link is established Trunk function is turn on but connection is wrong OFF Station Port LEDs Link/Rx ● Green ON Blinking OFF Connection is made Transmitting/Receiving No connection is made FDX/Col ● Yellow ON Blinking OFF Full Duplex Collision (in half dupl
5 Management Software Guide 5 Management Software Guide Introduction The Airlive Windows remote management software allows user to configure the management function though the LAN port. It uses a specialized RRCP protocol and does not use the IP protocol. It operates inside the Ethernet network. Comparing to the Ether-FSH2400R, the Ether-FSH2400NS includes a memory management unit (MPU) to allow switch settings be stored inside the flash memory and enable the authentication key function.
5 Management Software Guide Installing the Software Please follow the procedures below to install the management program into your Windows 1. Insert the Airlive CD into your computer, the Product CD menu should show up automatically. If not, on the File Explorer, please click on “setup.exe” to begin. 2. Click on “ETHER/SNMP Series” and select the “Ether-FSH2400NS” 3. Follow the instruction on screen to install the “WinPCap”. You only have to install it once. If you installed WinPCAP 3.
5 Management Software Guide Starting the Software 1. To start Management Application, please click on “Run Management Software” button on the CD-ROM 2. The follow screen will appear. Please select a network interface card (choose the one that has a IP address) and select a switch from the pull down menu. After you select, the switch configuration menu will appear. Make sure your switch is turned on before using the utility. 16 Ether-FSH2400NS Fast Ethernet Switch User’s Manual V1.
5 Management Software Guide 3. You can add the switch to the database. So you can access quickly the next time. To do so, please right click on the switch. Then select “Add to Switch Database”. You can give a name to the switch and change the password during the process. 4. You can also manually enter a switch by click on the Switch Database tab. Then right click on the white area. 17 Ether-FSH2400NS Fast Ethernet Switch User’s Manual V1.
5 Management Software Guide There are 4 major functions on the management screen “Network”, “Switch Status”, “Switch Configuration”, and “Switch Internals”. We will discuss them in the following sections. Please make sure to save to the hardware after changes. Switch Status Functions Click on the Switch Status Tab of the management screen will bring you the overview, port status, and MIB counter sub menus. Port Status Submenu 18 Ether-FSH2400NS Fast Ethernet Switch User’s Manual V1.
5 Management Software Guide The port status includes port type, enabled status, link status, speed duplex, flow control, loop detection, and the “Router Port” for the IGMP function. MIB Information Submenu The function of the MIB counter is to let users see the ongoing traffic of each port. Users can set to monitor the Transmitting (TX), Receiving (RX), and diagnostic packets separately. Furthermore, you can even choose to monitor all packets or just collision/error packets.
5 Management Software Guide Byte: The unit display is in number of bytes Packet: The unit display is in number of packets CRC Error Packet: The MIB information show the number of CRC Error Collision Packet: The MIB information show the number Collision Packet. Cable Tester The “cable tester” function tests the quality of the cable and whether the cable length has exceed the limit that can be handled by the switch. Please make sure at least one of the port is connected correctly.
5 Management Software Guide Signal Quality This test whether the electrical signal on each port is good or bad. Switch Configuration Choose the Switch Configuration menu will bring various configuration submenus for the switch. 21 Ether-FSH2400NS Fast Ethernet Switch User’s Manual V1.
5 Management Software Guide Global Configuration Submenu Global Configuration is used to configure the global port control registers. Press the Refresh button to read the status of the registers. Press the Update button to set the registers as shown in this frame. Broadcast Flow This define whether to enable flow control for the broadcast packet Loop Port Detection You must enable this option first before the “Loop” LED function will work.
5 Management Software Guide Port Configuration Submenu Press the “Port Configuration” submenu, and you will see a dialog like follows. Put the check in the item you want to configure. To Configure, please right click on a port. Then the following menu will appear! 23 Ether-FSH2400NS Fast Ethernet Switch User’s Manual V1.
5 Management Software Guide Enable: The default is to enable the port. Check the “Disable” if you want to disconnect the port Tx Bandwidth Control Enable this function will restrict the given port’s sending speed to the selected value. Rx Bandwidth Control Enable this function will restrict the give port’s receiving speed to the selected value Advertised Speed Changing the speed and duplex mode of a given port. Pause Flow Control Enable or Disable the pause frame from control.
5 Management Software Guide Right Click on a port to make changes Port Priority Please right click on a port to change the priority Level Diffserv Priority This define whether to use IP Diffserv as the basis for priority contrl Adapter Flow Control To disable or enable using the adapter flow control High/Low Piority Ratio The number of high priority packet passed, before letting a low priority packet go. For example, if the ratio is 4:1.
5 Management Software Guide VLAN Configuration Submenu This page is used to configure the vlan table registers. *Please note that although there is 802.1Q VLAN tag option on the management software. We do not support this feature due to the register’s limitation. VLAN Ability Please select Port-Base VLAN. The 802.1Q VLAN is not supported.
5 Management Software Guide Port Base VLAN Please make sure you have enabled the port based VLAN in the “VLAN configuration” submenu first. Right Click to add a new VLAN ADD A New VLAN Please “right click” your mouse on the white area to add a new VLAN. Once you do, a new windows will pop-out asking you to select the VLAN ports. Modify or Remove a VLAN Group Please right click on a VLAN group you want to modify. Then the option to edit or delete a VLAN group will pop out.
5 Management Software Guide Note: If a port is selected as a member port in a new VLAN group. This port will be removed from the default VLAN group 01. Note2: If you have mis-configured the VLAN and you can not enter into the switch’s management utility. Please press the reset button on the left side of the front panel to factory reset the switch. Port Mirror Configuration The port mirror configuration is mainly used for diagnostic purpose.
5 Management Software Guide *Please remember to press Apply after making changes. Security Configuration This page allow administrators to control which port can do the management function. If you want to change the administration password for the switch, please see page 17 Network ->Add Switch menu for more details. Please right click a port to disable/enable a port from management 29 Ether-FSH2400NS Fast Ethernet Switch User’s Manual V1.
5 Management Software Guide Switch Internals Load Factory Default Settings Press this button to reset the configurations to factory’s default settings Save Configuration to Hardware Press this setting to save configurations into the switch’s memory. The management utility will also ask you to do so when you want to close it. Device Reset Press this setting to power reset the switch. 30 Ether-FSH2400NS Fast Ethernet Switch User’s Manual V1.
Appendix A Product Specifications Ether-FSH2400NS Fast Ethernet Switch Appendix A Product Specifications • Standard Compliance IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T Ethernet IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet IEEE 802.1q VLAN standard IEEE 802.1p Class of Service IEEE 802.1ad Link Aggregation ANSI/IEEE Std 802.
Appendix A Production Specifications Back Pressure for half duplex • Filtering Address Table 8 K per device • RAM Buffer 2.5 Mbits • MAC Address Learning Automatic update • Cabling Type 10BASE-T: 4-pair 100 ohm Category 3,4,5 UTP (100 m) cable 100BASE-TX: 4-pair 100 ohm Category 5 UTP/STP (100 m) cable • LED layout System LEDs Power LED Loop LED Trunk LED Station port LEDs for port 1 ~ 24 Link/Act LEDs FDX/Col LEDs 100M LEDs • Dimensions 330 × 162 × 44 mm. • Net Weight 1.
Appendix B Troubleshooting Appendix B Troubleshooting This appendix contains specific information to help you identify and solve problems. If your switch does not function properly, please make sure it is set up according to the instructions on the manual. If you suspect your switch is not connected correctly to your network, check the following points before you contact your local dealer for support. • • • • • • • • • Make sure the Power is ON (Check the Power LED).
