NETGEAR FS728TP manual

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    202-10231-01 November 2006 NETGEAR , Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA FS728TP Smart Switch Sof tware User Manual[...]

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    ii v2.0, November 2006 © 2005 by NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved. FullManual. T rademarks NETGEAR , the NETGEAR logo, and Auto Uplink are trade m a r ks or regis ter ed trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. Microsoft, W indows, and W indow s NT are registered trademar ks of Microsoft Corporation. Other brand and product names are registered trademarks or [...]

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    v2.0, November 2006 iii Regulatory Compliance Information This section includes user requirements for operating this product in accordance with National laws for usage of radio spectrum and operation of radio devices. Failure of th e end-user to comply with the a pplicable requirements may result in unlawful operation and adverse acti on against th[...]

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    v2.0, November 2006 iv FCC Requirement s for Operation in the United S t ates FCC Information to User This product does not contain an y user serviceable co mponents and is to be us ed with approved antennas only . Any product changes or modifications wi ll invalidate all applic able regul atory certifications and approvals FCC Guidelines for Human[...]

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    v2.0, November 2006 v FCC Declaration Of Confo rmity W e NETGEAR, Inc., 4500 Great America Parkway , Santa Clara, CA 95054, declare under our sole responsibility that the model FS728TP Prosafe 24 10/100 Smart Switch with 4 Gigabit ports and PoE comp lies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to th e following two con ditions: • This dev[...]

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    v2.0, November 2006 vi[...]

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    v2.0, November 2006 vii Content s About This Manual Conventions, Formats and Scope ................ ................ ................ ................ ................ .... xi How to Use This Manual ................. ................ ................ ................ ................ ................ .xii How to Print this Manual . ................[...]

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    v2.0, November 2006 viii Device Management Buttons .................... ... .......... ................ ................ ............. ..... 5-5 Resetting the System ............ ................ ............. ................ ................ ............. ............... 5-6 Defining Device Information .................. ....... ......... .......[...]

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    v2.0, November 2006 ix Configuring S tatic Addresses .... ................ ................ ................ ................ ............. 5-78 Defining Dynamic Addresses ... ................ ................ ............. ................. ................ ...... 5-80 Configuring the S panning T ree Prot ocol ....... ......... ............. .....[...]

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    v2.0, November 2006 x Defining RMON Alarms ... ................... ....... ...... ................ ............. ................ ........ 5 -150 Resetting to Factory Default V alues ......... ................ ............. ................. ................ .... 5-154[...]

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    xi v2.0, November 2006 About This Manual The NETGEAR ® FS728TP Sm art Switch Refer ence Manu al describes how to inst all, configure and troubleshoot the FS728TP Pr osafe 24 10/100 Smart Switch with 4 Gig abit ports and PoE. T he information in this manual is intended for readers with intermediate computer and Internet skills. Conventions, Format [...]

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    v2.0, November 2006 xii • Scope. This manual is written for the FVX538 VPN fi rewall according to these specifications: Product V e rsion FS728TP Prosafe 24 10/100 Smart Sw itch with 4 Gigabit ports and PoE Manual Publication Date November 2006 Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. website at http://kbserver .netgear .com/pr od[...]

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    v2.0, November 2006 xiii – Y our computer must have the free Adobe Acro bat reader installed in order to view and print PDF files. The Acrobat reader is available on the Adobe W eb site at http://www .ado be.com . – Click the print icon in the upper left of the window . Tip : If your printer supports printing two p a ges on a single sheet of pa[...]

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    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual 1-xiv Switch Manag ement Over view v2.0, Novemb er 2006 Chapter 1 Switch Management Overview This chapter provides an overview of switch management, including the methods for managing the NETGEAR FS728TP family of 10/100 Mbps Port Smart Fast Ethernet Switches with Gigabit Ports and PoE. The family of ProSaf[...]

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    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual Switch Management Overview 1-xv v2.0, November 2006 After you power-up t he switch for the first time, yo u can configure it using a utility program called SmartW izard Discovery or a W eb browser . Ple ase re fer to the screenshots in the following pages for Smartwizard Discovery and W e b Management GUI a[...]

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    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual 2-1 Getting Started v3.0, Novemb er 2006 Chapter 2 Getting S t arted This chapter walks you through the steps to st art managing your FS728TP switch. This chapter covers how to get started in a network with a DHCP server (most common) as well as in a network that does not have a DHCP server . Network with D[...]

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    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual Getting Started 2-2 v3.0, November 2006 6. Select your switch by clicking on it. Then click on W eb Access, see Fig ure 2-2 . Figure 2-1[...]

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    Figure 2-2 FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual 2-3 Getting Started v3.0, Novemb er 2006 7. Star t managing your switch via yo ur web browser . The default password is passwor d . For a detailed description on web management, please refer to Configuring the Device Using Y our Br owser .[...]

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    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual Getting Started 2-4 v3.0, November 2006 Network without DHCP server A static IP address can be assigned to the FS728 TP device, even if the network does not have a DHCP server . 1. Connect the FS728TP switch to your existing network. 2. Power on the FS728 TP switch by plugging in a power cord. 3. Install th[...]

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    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual 2-5 Getting Started v3.0, Novemb er 2006 8. The default IP address is set as 192.168.0.239 with subnet mask ????. If you want different values, enter your IP address, gateway addres s and subnet mask values, and then type your password and click Set . Please make sure your PC and FS7 28TP switch are in the [...]

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    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual Getting Started 2-6 v3.0, November 2006 Figure 2-5[...]

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    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual 3-1 Smartwizard Discovery Pr ogram v2.0, Novemb er 2006 Chapter 3 Smartwizard Discovery Program The Smartwizard Discovery program is a user-friendly , easy to inst all tool. Using this program, you can view and configure all the FS728TP Smart Switches in your network. The installation of the Smartw izard Di[...]

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    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual Smartwizard Disco very Program 3-2 v2.0, November 2006 Figure 3-1[...]

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    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual 3-3 Smartwizard Discovery Pr ogram v2.0, Novemb er 2006 Main Screen > Device List > Discover The Smartwizard Discovery can discover all swit ches currently active on the network. Click Discover to view the following switch in formation of any listed switch: • MAC Address • IP Address • Protocol [...]

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    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual Smartwizard Disco very Program 3-4 v2.0, November 2006 Main Screen: Device List > Discover By double-clickin g a listed switch, you can open the W eb management for that switch. Alternatively , you can select a switch by clicking on it once, and then clicking W eb Acces s . For more information on W eb m[...]

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    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual 3-5 Smartwizard Discovery Pr ogram v2.0, Novemb er 2006 Main Screen > Switch Setti ng > Configuration Setting Select a switch by clicking on it. Then cli ck Configuration Setting . The following screen appears. From this screen, you can modify:. • IP Address – Displays the currently configured IP [...]

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    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual Smartwizard Disco very Program 3-6 v2.0, November 2006 Main Screen > Device Setting > Configuration Setting > Cancel Click Cancel to abort the above sett ings. Main Screen> > Switch Se tting> > Password Change 1. Click Password Change from the Switch Setting chapter . The following scre[...]

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    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual 3-7 Smartwizard Discovery Pr ogram v2.0, Novemb er 2006 Main Screen > Switch Setting > W eb Access Figure 3-5 3. Select a listed switch from the Device List chapter . Then click W e b Access from the Switch Setting, see Figure 3-2 . 4. Enter the default password and click Log in . For more on W eb man[...]

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    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual Smartwizard Disco very Program 3-8 v2.0, November 2006 Main Screen > Switch Se tting > Firmware Upgrade 1. Click Firmwar e Upgrade from the Switch Settings chapte r . The following screen opens: Figure 3-6 • Pr oduct Name - Displays the Product Name. • Product IP Addr ess - Displays the product co[...]

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    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual 3-9 Smartwizard Discovery Pr ogram v2.0, Novemb er 2006 • Product Assigned Firmwar e - The location of the new firmware . If you do not know where to find it, click Br owse to locate it. • Upgrade Password - The default password is 'password'. • Upgrade S tate - Shows upgrading in progress. [...]

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    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual Firmware Upgrade Pro cedure 4-1 v0.0, November 2006 Chapter 4 Firmware Upgrade Procedure The application Firmware for the FS728TP switch is upgradeable, enabling your switch to take advantage of improvements and additional features as they become available. The firmware image needs to be downloaded from a T[...]

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    Reference Ma n ual for the FS 728TP Smart Sw itch 4-2 Firmware Upgrade Procedur e v0.0, Novemb er 2006 4. Enter the location of the new fi rmware image in the Firmware path below Firmware setting. Alternatively , you can click Browse to locate the file. Enter following path, tftp://{tftp address}/{file name} . 5. Enter Password, click Apply and cli[...]

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    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual Firmware Upgrad e Procedure 4-3 v0.0, November 2006 Once the system finishes the firmware upgrade process , the switch automatically reboots. Smartwizard Discovery determines the success of th e upgrade process based on the s uccess of the system reboot. Figure 4-9[...]

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    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual 5-1 Configuring th e Device Using Your Browser v2.0, Novemb er 2006 Chapter 5 Configuring the Device Using Y our Browser This chapter co ntains informat io n for configuring th e device using your web browser and includ es the following topics: • Getting Started • Resetting the System • Defining Devic[...]

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    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual Configuring the Device Using Your Browser 5-2 v2.0, November 2006 Getting St arted This section describes setting browser interface options, and using the FS728TP switch’ s home page. This section inc lud es the following sections: • Opening the NETGEAR FS728TP W eb Interface • Understanding the W eb [...]

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    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual 5-3 Configuring th e Device Using Yo ur Browser v2.0, Novemb er 2006 Underst anding the Web Interface The NETGEAR FS728TP web interface contains the following vie ws: • Navigation Pane – Lo cated on the left side of the NETGEAR FS728TP web interface. The Navigation Pane provides an expandable Navigatio [...]

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    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual Configuring the Device Using Your Browser 5-4 v2.0, November 2006 Device V iew The following section describes the different as pects of the Device V iew . The device provides information about FS728TP , the di fferent components, and the W ork Desk. The W ork Desk in the Device V iew provides a work area t[...]

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    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual 5-5 Configuring th e Device Using Yo ur Browser v2.0, Novemb er 2006 Device Management Buttons The NETGEAR FS728TP Switch web browser GUI management buttons allow network managers to easily configure the device from remo te locations. The NETG EAR FS728T P Switch web browser GUI contains the follo wing mana[...]

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    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual Configuring the Device Using Your Browser 5-6 v2.0, November 2006 Resetting the System The Reset Page resets the device. Ensure that configura tion changes are saved to the device before rebooting. Configuration changes that are not saved are lost. T o open the Reset Page : 1. Figure 5-13 Click Firmwar e &g[...]

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    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual 5-7 Configuring th e Device Using Your Browser v2.0, Novemb er 2006 Defining Device Information This section contains the following topics: • V iewing the Device Zoom V iew • V iewing the Device Information • Configuring System T ime[...]

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    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual Configuring the Device Using Your Browser 5-8 v2.0, November 2006 V iewing the Device Zoom V iew The Zoom Page provides a graphic representation of th e device , including the port and LED statuses. 1. Click System > Zoom . The Zoom Page opens: Figure 5-14[...]

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    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual 5-9 Configuring th e Device Using Yo ur Browser v2.0, Novemb er 2006 V iewing the Device Information The contains p arameters for co nfiguring general device information, including the system name, location, contact, System Object ID, System Up T ime and Base MAC Addresses, and both software and hardware ve[...]

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    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual Configuring the Device Using Your Browser 5-10 v2.0, November 2006 – Date – Displays the current date. – Local Time – Displays the Local ti me. – System Up Time – Displays the amount of time since the most recent device reset. The system time is displayed in the following form at: Days, Hours, M[...]

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    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual 5-11 Configuring th e Device Using Yo ur Browser v2.0, Novemb er 2006 The Ti m e P a g e contains the following fields: – Clock Source – Indicates the source used to set the system clock. The possible field values are: – Local Settings – Indicates that the sy stem time is set locally . – SNTP – [...]

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    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual Configuring the Device Using Your Browser 5-12 v2.0, November 2006 – SNTP Server 1 – Defines the primary SNTP server IP address. The Primary SNTP server is the first server used to retrieve the sy stem time. The following option is available: – Delete – Removes the currently configured SNTP server .[...]

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    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual 5-13 Configuring th e Device Using Yo ur Browser v2.0, Novemb er 2006 Configuring Device Security This section contains informat ion for managing both stor m control and port security and includes the following topics: • Defining Port Authentication Properties • V iewing EAP Statisti cs • Enabling S t[...]

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    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual Configuring the Device Using Your Browser 5-14 v2.0, November 2006 Defining Port Auth entication Properties The Port Authenticatio n Pr operties Page allows network managers to configure networ k authentication parameters. In ad dition, Guest VLANs are enabled from the Properties Page. T o define the port a[...]

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    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual 5-15 Configuring th e Device Using Your Browse r v2.0, Novemb er 2006 – RADIUS , None – Provides port authentication, fi rst using the RADIUS server . If the port is not authenticated, then no authentic ation method is used, and the session is permitted. – Guest VLAN St a t u s – Spec ifies whether [...]

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    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual Configuring the Device Using Your Browser 5-16 v2.0, November 2006 Defining Port Authen tication The Port Authentication Page allows network managers to co nfigure port-based authentication global parameters. T o define the port-b ased a uthentication global properties: 1. Click Switch > Security > Po[...]

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    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual 5-17 Configuring th e Device Using Yo ur Browser v2.0, Novemb er 2006 – Auto – Indicates that the port control is Auto and a single client has been authenticated via the port. – Current Port Contr ol – Displays the current port authorization state. – Guest VLAN – Specifies w hether the Guest VLA[...]

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    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual Configuring the Device Using Your Browser 5-18 v2.0, November 2006 2. Click an ID. The Modify Port Authentication Page op en s: Figure 5-19 3. Edit the fields. 4. Click . The port authentication settings are defined and the device is updated.[...]

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    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual 5-19 Configuring th e Device Using Your Browse r v2.0, Novemb er 2006 V iewing EAP St atistics The EAP S tatistics Page contains information about EAP packets received on a specific port. T o view the EAP S tatistics: 1. Click Switch > Security > Port Authentication > EAP S tatistics . The EAP Stat[...]

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    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual Configuring the Device Using Your Browser 5-20 v2.0, November 2006 – Frames T ransmit – Indicates the number of EAPO L frames transmitted via the port. – S tar t Frames Receive – Indicates the number of EAPOL Start frames received on the port. – Log off Frames Receive – Indicates the numb er of [...]

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    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual 5-21 Configuring th e Device Using Yo ur Browser v2.0, Novemb er 2006 Enabling Storm Control Storm control limits the amount of Mul ticast an d Broadcast frames accepted and forwarded by the device. When Layer 2 frames are forwarded, Broadcast, and Multicas t frames are flooded to all ports on the relevant [...]

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    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual Configuring the Device Using Your Browser 5-22 v2.0, November 2006 The S torm Contr ol Page provides fields for configurin g broadcast storm control. T o enable storm control: 1. Click Switch > Security > T raffic > S torm Control . The S torm Contr ol Page opens: Figure 5-21 The S torm Contr ol Pa[...]

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    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual 5-23 Configuring th e Device Using Your Browse r v2.0, Novemb er 2006 – Unknown Unicast, Multicast & Br oadcast – Counts Unicast, Multicast, and Broadcast traffic. – Multicast & Br oadcast – Counts Broadcast and Multicast traffic together . – Br oadcast Only – Counts only Bro adcast traf[...]

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    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual Configuring the Device Using Your Browser 5-24 v2.0, November 2006 ACL Overview Access Contr ol Lists (ACL) allow network managers to de fi ne classification actions and rules for specific ingress ports. Packets enteri ng an ingress port, with an ac tive ACL, are either admitted or denied entry and the ingr[...]

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    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual 5-25 Configuring th e Device Using Yo ur Browser v2.0, Novemb er 2006 The Define ACLs Page contains the following fields: – ACL Name – Displays the user-def ined MAC based ACLs. – Remove ACL – Removes the ACLs. The possible field values are: – Checked – Removes the selecte d MAC ba sed ACL. – [...]

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    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual Configuring the Device Using Your Browser 5-26 v2.0, November 2006 – Mask – Indicates the source MAC Address wi ld card mas k. W ildcards are used to mask all or part of a source IP Address. W ild card masks specify which bits are used and which bits are ignored. A w ild card mask of f f: f f:ff :ff:f f[...]

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    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual 5-27 Configuring th e Device Using Your Browse r v2.0, Novemb er 2006 2. Click . The Add MAC Based ACL Page opens: Figure 5-24 The Add MAC Based ACL Page contains the additional fields: 3. Define the relevant fields. 4. Click . The MAC based ACL is defined, and the device is updated.[...]

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    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual Configuring the Device Using Your Browser 5-28 v2.0, November 2006 Defining Access Control List s Binding T o define ACL Binding: 1. Click Switch > Security > Access Contr ol > ACL Binding . The ACL Binding Page opens: Figure 5-25 The ACL Binding Page contains the following fields: – Ports – In[...]

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    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual 5-29 Configuring th e Device Using Your Browse r v2.0, Novemb er 2006 2. Click on an Interfa c e No . to define ACL Bi ndi ng. The ACL Binding Page opens: Figure 5-26 The ACL Binding Page contains the following fields: – ACL Name – Contains a list of the MAC based AC Ls, which is bound to the interface [...]

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    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual Configuring the Device Using Your Browser 5-30 v2.0, November 2006 Port Based Security Network security can be increased by limiting access on a specific port only to users with specific MAC addresses. The MAC addresses can be dynamic ally learned or statically configured. Locked port security monitors both[...]

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    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual 5-31 Configuring th e Device Using Your Browse r v2.0, Novemb er 2006 T o define port security: 1. Click Switch > Se curity > T raffic > Port Security . The Port Security Page opens: Figure 5-27 The Port Security Page contains the following fields: – Interface – Displays the port or LAG name . [...]

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    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual Configuring the Device Using Your Browser 5-32 v2.0, November 2006 – Max Entries – Specifies the number of MAC addre ss that can be learned on the port. The Max Entries field is enabled only if Locked is selected in the Set Port field. In addition, the Limited Dynamic Loc k mode is selected. The default[...]

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    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual 5-33 Configuring th e Device Using Your Browse r v2.0, Novemb er 2006 4. Select and click an Interface. Figure 5-28 5. Modify the fields. 6. Click . The port security settings are de fined and the device is updated.[...]

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    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual Configuring the Device Using Your Browser 5-34 v2.0, November 2006 Configuring Passwords The Passwor d Setting Page contains parameters for configuring device pa sswords. Authenticatio n on this device uses only a password, not a user name. Therefore, in order to configure RADIUS / T ACACS+ authentication, [...]

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    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual 5-35 Configuring th e Device Using Your Browse r v2.0, Novemb er 2006 – RADIUS – Authentication occurs at the RADIUS server . – T ACACS+ – Authentication occurs at the T ACACS+ server . – None – No authentication type is applied. – Old Password – Indicates the current password used to access[...]

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    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual Configuring the Device Using Your Browser 5-36 v2.0, November 2006 Defining RADIUS Settings Remote Authorization Dial-In User Service (RADIUS) servers provid e additional security for networks. RADIUS servers provide a centrali zed authentication meth od for web access. The default p arameters are user -def[...]

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    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual 5-37 Configuring th e Device Using Your Browse r v2.0, Novemb er 2006 – Authentication Port – Identifies the authentication port . The authentication port is used to verify the RADIUS server authentication. The authenticated po rt default is 1812. – Number of Retries – Defines the number of transmit[...]

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    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual Configuring the Device Using Your Browser 5-38 v2.0, November 2006 Defining T ACACS+ Authentication T erminal Access Controller Access Contr ol System (T ACACS+) provides centralized security user access validation. The system supports up-to 4 T A CACS+ se rvers. T ACACS+ provides a centraliz ed user manage[...]

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    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual 5-39 Configuring th e Device Using Your Browse r v2.0, Novemb er 2006 T o define T ACACS+ Se ttings: 1. Click System > Management Security > T ACACS+ . The T ACACS+ Page opens: Figure 5-31 The T ACACS+ Page contains the following fields: – Primary Server – Defines the RADIUS Primary Server authent[...]

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    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual Configuring the Device Using Your Browser 5-40 v2.0, November 2006 – Unchecked – Disables a single connecti on. 2. Define the fields. 3. Click . The T ACACS+ Server is enabled, and the device is updated.[...]

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    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual 5-41 Configuring th e Device Using Your Browse r v2.0, Novemb er 2006 V iewing System Logs Event messages have a unique format, as per th e SYSLO G RFC recommended message format for all error reporting, for exampl e, Syslog+ lo cal device rep or ting. Messages are assigned a severity code, and include a me[...]

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    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual Configuring the Device Using Your Browser 5-42 v2.0, November 2006 Logs Configuration The Log Configuration Page contains fields for defining which events are recorded to which logs. It contains fields for enabling logs globally , an d parameters for defining logs. Log messages a re listed from the highest [...]

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    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual 5-43 Configuring th e Device Using Your Browse r v2.0, Novemb er 2006 – Emer gency – The highest warning level. If the d evice is down or not functioning properly , an emergency log message is saved to the specified logging location. – Alert – The second highest warning level. An al ert log is saved[...]

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    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual Configuring the Device Using Your Browser 5-44 v2.0, November 2006 V iewing the Memory Logs The Memory Logs Page contains all system logs in a chro nological order that are saved in RAM (Cache). T o open the Memory Logs Page : 1. Click System > Logs > Memory Logs . The Memory Logs Page opens: Figure 5[...]

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    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual 5-45 Configuring th e Device Using Your Browse r v2.0, Novemb er 2006 V iewing the Flash Logs The Flash Logs Page contains information about log entri es saved to the log file in Flash, including the time the lo g was gene rated, the log severity , and a description of the log message. The message log is av[...]

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    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual Configuring the Device Using Your Browser 5-46 v2.0, November 2006 V iewing Server Logs The Server Logs Page contains information for viewing an d configuring the r emote log servers. New log servers can be defined and the log severity sent to each serve r . T o open the Server Logs Page : 1. Click System &[...]

  • Page 80

    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual 5-47 Configuring th e Device Using Your Browse r v2.0, Novemb er 2006 – Minimum Severity – Indicates the minimum severity from which logs are sent to the server . For example, if Notice is selected, all logs with a severity level of Notice and higher are sent to the remote server . The default value is [...]

  • Page 81

    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual Configuring the Device Using Your Browser 5-48 v2.0, November 2006 Configuring Power over Ethernet Power over Ethernet (PoE) provide s power to devices over existing LAN cabling without updating or modifying the network infrastructure. This re moves the limitation of placin g network devices close to power [...]

  • Page 82

    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual 5-49 Configuring th e Device Using Your Browse r v2.0, Novemb er 2006 T o enable PoE on the device: 1. Click System > PoE Configuration . The PoE Configuration Page opens: Figure 5-37 The PoE Configuration Page contains the following fields: – Power S tatus – Indicates the online power source status [...]

  • Page 83

    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual Configuring the Device Using Your Browser 5-50 v2.0, November 2006 – Checked – Enables PoE traps on the device. – Unchecked – Disables PoE traps on the device. This is the default value. – Interface – Indicates the specific interface for which PoE parameters are defined. PoE parameters are assig[...]

  • Page 84

    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual 5-51 Configuring th e Device Using Yo ur Browser v2.0, Novemb er 2006 – Output Power (W att) – Indicates the Output power in watts. – Power Limit (W att) – Indicates the power limits in watts. – St a t u s – Indicates if the port is enabled to work on PoE. Th e possible field values are: – On [...]

  • Page 85

    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual Configuring the Device Using Your Browser 5-52 v2.0, November 2006 2. Define the fields. 3. Click . The PoE interface is defined and th e device is updated. T o view PoE statistics: 1. Click PoE Configuration . The PoE Configuration Page opens: 2. Click the interface . The Modify PoE Con figuration Page ope[...]

  • Page 86

    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual 5-53 Configuring th e Device Using Yo ur Browser v2.0, Novemb er 2006 – Priority Level – Determines the port priority if the power supply is low . The field default is low . For example, if the power supply is ru nning at 99% usage, and port 1 is prioritized as high, but port 3 is prioritized as low , p[...]

  • Page 87

    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual Configuring the Device Using Your Browser 5-54 v2.0, November 2006 – Sear ching – Indicates that the device is currently searching for a powered device. Searching is the default PoE operational status. – Fault – Indicates that the device has detected a fault on the powered device. For example, the p[...]

  • Page 88

    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual 5-55 Configuring th e Device Using Your Browse r v2.0, Novemb er 2006 Configuring Interfaces This section contains informat ion for configurin g ports, LAGs, and VLANs and co ntains the following topics: • Defining Port Parameters • Defining LAG Members Defining Port Parameters The Port Configuration Pa[...]

  • Page 89

    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual Configuring the Device Using Your Browser 5-56 v2.0, November 2006 – Link S tatus – Indicates whether the port is currently operatio nal or non-operational. The possible field values are: – Up – Indicates the port is operating. – Down – Indicates the port is currently not operating. – Port Spe[...]

  • Page 90

    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual 5-57 Configuring th e Device Using Your Browse r v2.0, Novemb er 2006 – MDI (Media Dependent Interface) – Use for end stations. – MDIX (Media Dependent Interface with Crossover) – Use for hubs and switches. 3. Click an interface. The Modify Port Configuration Page opens: Figure 5-40 In addition to t[...]

  • Page 91

    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual Configuring the Device Using Your Browser 5-58 v2.0, November 2006 – 100M – Indicates the port is currently operatin g at 100 Mbps. – 1000 M – Indicates the port is currently o perating at 1000 Mbp s. – Admin Duplex – Displays the port duplex mode. This field is config urable only when auto nego[...]

  • Page 92

    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual 5-59 Configuring th e Device Using Yo ur Browser v2.0, Novemb er 2006 Defining LAG Members Link Aggregated Gro ups (LAG) optimizes po rt usage by linking a group of ports together to form a single LAG . Aggregating ports multiplies the bandwidth between the devices, increases port flexibility , and provides[...]

  • Page 93

    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual Configuring the Device Using Your Browser 5-60 v2.0, November 2006 Aggregating Port s The LAG Settings Page contains fields for configuring pa rameters for configured LAGs. The system supports up to 8 LAGs, and each LAG can contain up to 8 ports. T o define LAG parameters: 1. Click Switch > LAG Conf igur[...]

  • Page 94

    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual 5-61 Configuring th e Device Using Yo ur Browser v2.0, Novemb er 2006 – 10 – Indicates the LAG is curre ntly operating at 10 Mbps. – 100 – Indicates the LAG is curre ntly operating at 100 M bps. – 1000 – Indicates the LA G is curren tly operating at 1000 Mbps. – Duplex Mode – Displays the po[...]

  • Page 95

    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual Configuring the Device Using Your Browser 5-62 v2.0, November 2006 2. Click a LAG . The Modify LAG Settings Page opens: Figure 5-42 In addition to the fields in the LAG Settings Page, the Modify LAG Settings Page contains the following additional fields: – LAG Name – Displays the user -defined LAG name.[...]

  • Page 96

    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual 5-63 Configuring th e Device Using Yo ur Browser v2.0, Novemb er 2006 – Admin Speed – Displays the configured rate for th e port. The por t type determines what speed setting options are available. Port speeds can only be configured when auto negotiation is disabled. The possible field values are: – 1[...]

  • Page 97

    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual Configuring the Device Using Your Browser 5-64 v2.0, November 2006 – Current Advertisement – Indicates the port advertises its speed to its neighbor port to start the negotiation process. The possible fiel d values are those specifie d in the Admin Advertisement field. – Neighbor Advertisement – Ind[...]

  • Page 98

    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual 5-65 Configuring th e Device Using Your Browse r v2.0, Novemb er 2006 V iewing LAG Membership The LAG Membership Page allows network managers to assign ports LAGs. T o as sign ports to LAGs: 1. Click Switch > LAG Conf iguration > LAG Membership . The LAG Membership Page opens: Figure 5-43 The LAG Memb[...]

  • Page 99

    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual Configuring the Device Using Your Browser 5-66 v2.0, November 2006 – Unchecked – Maintains the LAGs. 2. Click a LAG . The Modify LAG Settings Page opens: Figure 5-44 3. Select ports to attach to the selected LAG . 4. Click . The LAG is defined and the device is updated.[...]

  • Page 100

    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual 5-67 Configuring th e Device Using Your Browse r v2.0, Novemb er 2006 Configuring LACP LAG ports can contain different media types if the ports are operating at the same speed. Aggregated links can be set up manually or au tomatically established by enabling LACP on the relevant links. Aggregate ports can b[...]

  • Page 101

    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual Configuring the Device Using Your Browser 5-68 v2.0, November 2006 Configuring VLANs VLANs are logical subgroups within a Local Area Network (LAN), which combine user stations and network devices into a single unit, regardless of the physical LAN se gment to which they are attached. VLANs allow network traf[...]

  • Page 102

    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual 5-69 Configuring th e Device Using Your Browse r v2.0, Novemb er 2006 Defining VLAN Properties The VLAN Pr operties Page provides information and global parameters for configuring and working with VLANs. T o define VLAN prope rties: 1. Click Switch > VLAN > Pr operties . The VLAN Pr operties Page open[...]

  • Page 103

    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual Configuring the Device Using Your Browser 5-70 v2.0, November 2006 – Unchecked – Maintains VLANs. 2. Click . The Add Pr operties Page opens: Figure 5-47 3. Define the VLAN ID and VLAN Name fields. 4. Click . The VLAN ID is defined and th e device is updated. 5. Click on an Interface to access the Modify[...]

  • Page 104

    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual 5-71 Configuring th e Device Using Your Browse r v2.0, Novemb er 2006 6. Edit the VLAN Name . 7. Click . The VLAN Settings are modified, and t he device is updated. Figure 5-48[...]

  • Page 105

    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual Configuring the Device Using Your Browser 5-72 v2.0, November 2006 Defining VLAN Membership The VLAN Membership Page contains a table that maps VLAN parameters to ports. Ports are assigned VLAN membership by toggling through the Port Control settings. T o define VLAN me mbership: 1. Click Switch > VLAN &[...]

  • Page 106

    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual 5-73 Configuring th e Device Using Your Browse r v2.0, Novemb er 2006 – LAG – Indicates the LAG membership. – Untagged – Indicates the interface is an unta gged VLAN member . Packets forwarded by the interface are untagged. – Ta g g e d – Indicates the interface is a tagged member of a VLAN. All[...]

  • Page 107

    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual Configuring the Device Using Your Browser 5-74 v2.0, November 2006 Defining VLAN P VID Settings The Interface PVID Settings Page contains parameters for assign ing Port VLAN ID (PVID) values to interfaces. All po rts must have a defined PVID. If no ot her value is config ured the default VLAN PVID is used. [...]

  • Page 108

    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual 5-75 Configuring th e Device Using Your Browse r v2.0, Novemb er 2006 Defining IP Interfaces The IP Interface Page contains fields for assigning IP addres ses. IP addresses are either defined as static or are retrieved using th e Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). The IP Interface Page also contain[...]

  • Page 109

    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual Configuring the Device Using Your Browser 5-76 v2.0, November 2006 The IP Interface Page contains the following fiel ds: – Get Dynamic IP from DHCP Server – Retrieves the IP addresses using DHCP . – S tatic IP Address – Displays the cu rrently configured IP address. IP addresses are either configure[...]

  • Page 110

    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual 5-77 Configuring th e Device Using Yo ur Browser v2.0, Novemb er 2006 Defining the Forwarding Address T ables Packets that are addressed to des tinations stored in either the Static or Dynamic databases are immediately forwarded to the appropri ate port. The Dynamic MAC Address T able can be sorted by inter[...]

  • Page 111

    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual Configuring the Device Using Your Browser 5-78 v2.0, November 2006 Configuring St atic Addresses T o configure the sta tic addresses: 1. Click System > Addr ess T able > S tatic Addresses . The S tatic Addr esses Page opens: Figure 5-52 The S tatic Addr esse s Page contains the following fields: – I[...]

  • Page 112

    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual 5-79 Configuring th e Device Using Your Browse r v2.0, Novemb er 2006 – Delete – Removes the entry . The possible field values are: – Checked – Removes the selected entry . – Unchecked – Maintains the current static forwarding database. – Back – Displays the previous page of Static addresses[...]

  • Page 113

    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual Configuring the Device Using Your Browser 5-80 v2.0, November 2006 Defining Dynamic Addresses The Dynamic Addr esses Page contains parameters for querying information in the Dynamic MAC Address T able, including the interface type, MAC addresses, VLAN, and table storing. The Dynamic MAC Address table contai[...]

  • Page 114

    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual 5-81 Configuring th e Device Using Your Browse r v2.0, Novemb er 2006 – Interface – Specifies the interface for which the table is queried. There are two interface types from which to select. – Port – Indicates the Port for which the table is currently queried – LAG – Indicates the LAG for which[...]

  • Page 115

    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual Configuring the Device Using Your Browser 5-82 v2.0, November 2006 Configuring the Sp anning T ree Protocol Spanning T ree Pr otocol (STP) provides tree topography for a ny arrangement of bridges. STP also provides a single path between end stations on a network, eliminating lo ops. Loops occur when alterna[...]

  • Page 116

    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual 5-83 Configuring th e Device Using Yo ur Browser v2.0, Novemb er 2006 – Hello Time – Specifies the device Hello T ime. The Hello Time indicates the amount of time in seconds a Root bridge. The device waits between configuration message s. The default is 2 seconds. – Max Age – Specifies the device Ma[...]

  • Page 117

    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual Configuring the Device Using Your Browser 5-84 v2.0, November 2006 – Port S tate – Displays the current STP state of a port . If enabled, the port state determines what forwarding action is taken o n traf fic. Possible port states are: – Forwar ding – Indicates that STP is enabled on the port, and t[...]

  • Page 118

    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual 5-85 Configuring th e Device Using Yo ur Browser v2.0, Novemb er 2006 The Modify Spannin g T r ee Page contains the following fields: – Interface – The interface for which the information is displayed. – STP – Indicates if STP is enabled on the port. The possible field values are: – Enable – Ena[...]

  • Page 119

    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual Configuring the Device Using Your Browser 5-86 v2.0, November 2006 – Blocking – Indicates that the port is currently blocked an d ca nnot forward traffic or learn MAC addresses. Blocking is displayed when STP is enabled. – Speed – Indicates the speed at which the port is operating. – Path Cost –[...]

  • Page 120

    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual 5-87 Configuring th e Device Using Yo ur Browser v2.0, Novemb er 2006 Configuring Quality of Service Quality of Service (QoS) provides the ability to im plement priority queuing wi thin a network. For example, certain types of traffic that require mini mal delay , such as V oice, V ideo, and real-time traff[...]

  • Page 121

    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual Configuring the Device Using Your Browser 5-88 v2.0, November 2006 Defining General QoS Settings The CoS Page contains information for enabling QoS gl obally and on specific interfaces. After QoS has been configured, the or iginal device QoS default settin gs can be reassigned to the interface in the CoS Pa[...]

  • Page 122

    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual 5-89 Configuring th e Device Using Your Browse r v2.0, Novemb er 2006 – CoS – Classifies traffic based on the CoS (VP T) tag value. – DSCP – Classifies traf fic based on the DSCP tag value. – None – Indicates that T rust is not enabled on th e device. – Interface – Displays the interface for[...]

  • Page 123

    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual Configuring the Device Using Your Browser 5-90 v2.0, November 2006 Defining QoS Queues The Queue Page contains fields for defining the QoS queue forwarding types. T o se t the queue settings: 1. Click Switch > QoS > General > Queue . The Queue Page opens: Figure 5-58 The Queue Page contains the fol[...]

  • Page 124

    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual 5-91 Configuring th e Device Using Your Browse r v2.0, Novemb er 2006 Configuring Bandwid th Settings After packets are assigned to a queue, a scheduling scheme can be assigned to an interface, using either: • Committed Burs t S ize – Indicates the maximum number of data bits transmitted wit hin a speci[...]

  • Page 125

    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual Configuring the Device Using Your Browser 5-92 v2.0, November 2006 The Bandwidth Page contains the following fields: – Interface – Indicates the stacking members for which the bandwidth settings are displayed. – Ingress Rate Limit S tatus – Indicates if rate limiting is defined on the interface. The[...]

  • Page 126

    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual 5-93 Configuring th e Device Using Your Browse r v2.0, Novemb er 2006 5. Modify the relevant fields. 6. Click . The Bandwidth settings are modifi ed, and the device is updated. Figure 5-60[...]

  • Page 127

    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual Configuring the Device Using Your Browser 5-94 v2.0, November 2006 Mapping CoS to Qu eues The CoS to Queue Pag e contains fields for mapping CoS values to traf fic queues. T o map CoS values to queues: 1. Click Switch > QoS > Mapping > CoS to Queue . The CoS to Queue Page opens: Figure 5-61 The CoS[...]

  • Page 128

    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual 5-95 Configuring th e Device Using Your Browse r v2.0, Novemb er 2006 Mapping DSCP V alues to Queues The DSCP to Queue Page contains fields for mapping DSCP settings to traffic queues. For example, a packet with a DSCP tag va lue of 3 can be assigned to queue 2. T o map CoS values to queues: 1. Click Switch[...]

  • Page 129

    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual Configuring the Device Using Your Browser 5-96 v2.0, November 2006 Configuring SNMP Security Simple Network Management Protocol (SNM P) prov ides a method for managing network devices. The device supports th e following SNMP versions: • SNMP v1 and v2c •S N M P v e r s i o n 3 The SNMP agents maintain a[...]

  • Page 130

    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual 5-97 Configuring th e Device Using Your Browse r v2.0, Novemb er 2006 Defining the Eng ine ID The Engine ID Page allows network managers to define th e SNM P Engine ID and allows network managers to assign the de fault parameters to SNMP . T o define the Local Engine ID: 1. Click Switch > Ad vanced > [...]

  • Page 131

    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual Configuring the Device Using Your Browser 5-98 v2.0, November 2006 Defining SNMP Users The SNMP Users Page provides information for creating SNMP groups and assigning SNMP access control privileges to SNMP groups. Groups allow network managers to assign access rights to specific device features or feature a[...]

  • Page 132

    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual 5-99 Configuring th e Device Using Your Browse r v2.0, Novemb er 2006 – Authentication – Displays the method used to au thenticate users. The possible field values are: – MD5 Key – Users are authenticated using the HMAC-MD5 algorithm. – SHA Key – Users are authenticat ed using the HMAC-SHA-96 au[...]

  • Page 133

    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual Configuring the Device Using Yo ur Brow ser 5-100 v2.0, November 2006 – Password – Defines the password for the group member . – Authentication Key – Defines the HMAC-MD5-96 or HMAC-SHA-96 authentication level. The authentication and privacy keys are entered to define the authentication key . If onl[...]

  • Page 134

    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual 5-101 Configurin g the Device Us ing Your Brow ser v2.0, Novemb er 2006 Defining SNMP Group s The Gr oups Page provides information for creating SNMP groups and assigning SNMP access control privileges to SNMP groups. Groups allo w network managers to assign access rights to specific device features or feat[...]

  • Page 135

    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual Configuring the Device Using Yo ur Brow ser 5-102 v2.0, November 2006 – SNMPv2c – SNMPv2c is define d for the group. – SNMPv3 – SNMPv3 is defined for th e group. – Security Level – Defines the security level attached to the group. Security levels apply to SNMPv3 only . The poss ible field values[...]

  • Page 136

    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual 5-103 Configurin g the Device Using Your Brow ser v2.0, Novemb er 2006 2. Click . The Add Gr oups P age opens: 3. Define the fields. 4. Click . The SNMP group p rofile is added and the device is up dated. Figure 5-67[...]

  • Page 137

    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual Configuring the Device Using Yo ur Brow ser 5-104 v2.0, November 2006 T o m od i fy SNMP Grou p settings: 1. Click Switch > Ad vanced > SNMP > Gr oups . The Gr oups Page opens: 2. Click the ID of the group you want to modify . The Modify Gr oups Page opens: Figure 5-68 3. Modify the fields. 4. Clic[...]

  • Page 138

    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual 5-105 Configurin g the Device Using Your Brow ser v2.0, Novemb er 2006 Configuring SNMP V iews SNMP views provide or block access to device f eatures or portions of features. For example, a view can be defined which prov ides that SNMP group A has Read Only (R/O) a ccess to Multicast groups, while SNMP grou[...]

  • Page 139

    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual Configuring the Device Using Yo ur Brow ser 5-106 v2.0, November 2006 – Checked – Removes the selected view . – Unchecked – Maintains the list of views. 2. Click . The Add V iews Page opens: Figure 5-70 3. Define the fields. 4. Click . The view is defined and the de vice is updated.[...]

  • Page 140

    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual 5-107 Configurin g the Device Using Your Brow ser v2.0, Novemb er 2006 Defining SNMP Communities Access rights are managed by defining communities in the SN MP Communities Page. When the community names are changed, access rights are also changed. SNMP communities are defined only for SNMP v1 and SNMP v2c. [...]

  • Page 141

    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual Configuring the Device Using Yo ur Brow ser 5-108 v2.0, November 2006 – Community S tring – Defines the password used to authenticate the management station to the device. – Access Mode – Defines the access rights of the comm unity . The possible field values are: – Read Only – Management access[...]

  • Page 142

    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual 5-109 Configurin g the Device Using Your Brow ser v2.0, Novemb er 2006 2. Click . The Add Communities Page opens: Figure 5-72 3. Define the SNMP Management Station, Comm unity S tring, and Basic or Adva nced tables. 4. Click . The SNMP community is adde d and the device is updated. T o modify SNMP community[...]

  • Page 143

    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual Configuring the Device Using Yo ur Brow ser 5-110 v2.0, November 2006 3. Modify the SNMP Management S tation , Community S tring , and Basic or Advanced tables. 4. Click . The SNMP community is modifi ed and the d evice is updated. Figure 5-73[...]

  • Page 144

    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual 5-111 Configurin g the Device Us ing Your Brow ser v2.0, Novemb er 2006 Configuring T rap St ation Management The T rap S tation Man agement Page contains information for defi ning filters that determine whether traps are sent to specific users, and the trap type sent. SNMP notification filters provide the [...]

  • Page 145

    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual Configuring the Device Using Yo ur Brow ser 5-112 v2.0, November 2006 – SNMPv3 Notification Recipient SNMPv1, 2c Notification Recipient The SNMP v1, v2c Recipient table contains the following fie l ds: – ID – Indicates the SNMP table entry number . – Recipien ts IP – Displays the IP address to whi[...]

  • Page 146

    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual 5-113 Configurin g the Device Using Your Brow ser v2.0, Novemb er 2006 – Inform – Indicates that informs are sent. – User Name – Displays the user to which SNMP notifications are sent. – Security Level – Displays the means by which the packet is auth enticated. Th e possible field values are: ?[...]

  • Page 147

    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual Configuring the Device Using Yo ur Brow ser 5-114 v2.0, November 2006 3. Define the Recipient IP , Notification T ype , Community S tring, Notification V ersion , User Name , UPD Port, Filter Name , Ti m e o u t , and Retries fields. 4. Click . The SNMP Notification recipients ar e defined and the devi ce i[...]

  • Page 148

    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual 5-115 Configurin g the Device Using Your Brow ser v2.0, Novemb er 2006 3. Modify the relevant fields. 4. Click . The trap station management settings ar e modified, and the device is updated. Figure 5-76[...]

  • Page 149

    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual Configuring the Device Using Yo ur Brow ser 5-116 v2.0, November 2006 Defining Global T rap Setting s The Global T rap Settings Page contains parameters for defini ng SNMP notification parameters. T o d efine SNMP notification glob al para meters: 1. Click Switch > Advanced > SNMP > Global T rap Se[...]

  • Page 150

    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual 5-117 Configurin g the Device Using Your Brow ser v2.0, Novemb er 2006 2. Click . The global trap settings are de fined and the device is updated. Defining T rap Filter Settings The T rap Filter Settings Page permits filtering traps based on OIDs. Each OID is linked to a device feature or a portion of a fea[...]

  • Page 151

    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual Configuring the Device Using Yo ur Brow ser 5-118 v2.0, November 2006 – Filter T ype – Indicates whether to send traps or informs relating to the selected OID. – Excluded – Does not sen d traps or informs. – Included – Sends traps or informs. – Delete – The possible field value s are: – Ch[...]

  • Page 152

    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual 5-119 Configurin g the Device Us ing Your Brow ser v2.0, Novemb er 2006 Configuring Multicast Forwarding Multicast forwarding allows a single packet to be forwar ded to multiple destinations. In L2 Multicast service, an L2 switch re ceives a single packet addressed to a specific multicast address. Multicast[...]

  • Page 153

    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual Configuring the Device Using Yo ur Brow ser 5-120 v2.0, November 2006 Configuring IGMP Snooping When IGMP snooping is enabled, all IGMP pack ets are forw arded to the CPU. The CPU analyze s the incoming packet s and determines which port s want to join which mu lticast groups, which ports have multicast rou[...]

  • Page 154

    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual 5-121 Configurin g the Device Us ing Your Brow ser v2.0, Novemb er 2006 – VLAN ID – Specifies the VLAN ID. – IGMP Snooping S tatus – Indicates if IGMP snooping is enabled on the VLAN. The possible field values are: – Enable – Enables IGMP Snooping on the VLAN. – Disable – Disables IGMP Snoop[...]

  • Page 155

    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual Configuring the Device Using Yo ur Brow ser 5-122 v2.0, November 2006 2. Click a VLAN. The IGMP Snooping Configu ration Page opens: Figure 5-81 3. Edit the Modify the VLAN ID , IGMP S tatus Enable, Auto Learn , Host T imeout , MRouter Ti m e o u t , and Leave T imeout fields. 4. Click . The IGMP Snooping is[...]

  • Page 156

    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual 5-123 Configurin g the Device Using Your Brow ser v2.0, Novemb er 2006 Defining Multicast Group s The Multicast Gr oup Page displa ys the ports and LAGs attached to the Multicast service group in the Ports and LA Gs tables. The Port and LAG tab les also reflect the manner in which the port or LAGs joined th[...]

  • Page 157

    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual Configuring the Device Using Yo ur Brow ser 5-124 v2.0, November 2006 – VLAN ID – Ide ntifies a VLAN and contains information about the Multicast group address. – VLAN Name – Displays the user defined VLAN name. – Bridge Multicast Address – Identifies the Multicast grou p MAC address/IP address.[...]

  • Page 158

    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual 5-125 Configurin g the Device Using Your Brow ser v2.0, Novemb er 2006 3. Define the VLAN ID , Bridge Multicast IP Addr ess , and Bridge Multicast MAC Address fields. 4. Click . The Multicast group is defined, and the device is updated. Figure 5-83[...]

  • Page 159

    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual Configuring the Device Using Yo ur Brow ser 5-126 v2.0, November 2006 Configuring Multicast Forward All The Bridge Multicast Forwar d All Page contains fields for attaching ports or LAGs to a device that is attached to a neighbor ing Multicast router/switch. Once IGMP Snooping is enabled, Multicast packets [...]

  • Page 160

    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual 5-127 Configurin g the Device Using Your Brow ser v2.0, Novemb er 2006 – Forbidden – Forbidden. – Excluded – Excluded. The port is not attached. 2. Select a VLAN in the VLAN ID drop-down box. 3. Define the VLAN port settings. 4. Click . The Multicast forward all settings are defined, and the device [...]

  • Page 161

    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual Configuring the Device Using Yo ur Brow ser 5-128 v2.0, November 2006 Managing System Files System Files can be backed up and rest ored using file management section. This section contains information for backing up and restoring system files: • Configuring File Uploads • Configuring File Downloads[...]

  • Page 162

    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual 5-129 Configurin g the Device Using Your Brow ser v2.0, Novemb er 2006 Configuring File Uploads T o back up files: 1. Click Firmware > File Management > File Upload . The File Upload fr om Switch Page opens: Figure 5-85 The File Upload fr om Switch Page contains the following fields: – Firmware Uplo[...]

  • Page 163

    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual Configuring the Device Using Yo ur Brow ser 5-130 v2.0, November 2006 – TFTP Server IP Address – Specifies the TFTP Server IP Address to which the Configuration file is uploaded. – Destination File Name – Specifies the destination file name to which the be uploaded. 2. Define the relevant fields. 3.[...]

  • Page 164

    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual 5-131 Configurin g the Device Us ing Your Brow ser v2.0, Novemb er 2006 The Firmware section contai ns the following fields: – TFTP Server IP Address – Specifies the TFTP Server IP Address from which files are downloaded. – Source File Name – Specifies the source file name to be downloaded . – Sou[...]

  • Page 165

    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual Configuring the Device Using Yo ur Brow ser 5-132 v2.0, November 2006 Monitoring the Device This section contains the following topics: • Configuring Port Mirrorin g • Performing Copper Cable T ests[...]

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    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual 5-133 Configurin g the Device Using Your Brow ser v2.0, Novemb er 2006 Configuring Port Mirroring Port mirroring monitors and mirrors network traf fic by forwarding copies of incoming and outgoing packe t s from one port to a monitoring por t. Port mirroring can be used as a diagnost ic tool as well as a de[...]

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    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual Configuring the Device Using Yo ur Brow ser 5-134 v2.0, November 2006 – Tx – Defines the port mirroring on transmit ting ports. – Tx and Rx – Defines the port mirroring on both receiving and transmitting ports. This is the default value. – St a t u s – Indicates if the port is currently monitore[...]

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    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual 5-135 Configurin g the Device Using Your Brow ser v2.0, Novemb er 2006 1. Click Switch > Moni tor > Port Mirrorin g . 2. Click an interface. The Modify Port Mirr oring Page opens: Figure 5-89 3. Modify the T ype field. 4. Click . The port mirroring settings are mo dified and the device is updated.[...]

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    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual Configuring the Device Using Yo ur Brow ser 5-136 v2.0, November 2006 Performing Copper Cable T est s The Performing Copper Cable T ests contains fie lds for performing tests o n copper cabl es. Cable testing provides information about wh ere errors occurre d in the cable, the last time a cable test was per[...]

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    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual 5-137 Configurin g the Device Using Your Brow ser v2.0, Novemb er 2006 – OK – Indicates that the cable passed the test. – Cable Fault Distance – Indicates the distance from the port where the cable error occurred. – Last Update – Indicates the last time the port was tested. – Te s t – Click [...]

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    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual Configuring the Device Using Yo ur Brow ser 5-138 v2.0, November 2006 Managing RMON St atistics This section contains informatio n for viewing the Remo te Monitoring S tatistics. RMON S tatistics allow network managers to vi ew network traf fic informatio n from a single workstation. • V iewing RMON Stati[...]

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    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual 5-139 Configurin g the Device Us ing Your Brow ser v2.0, Novemb er 2006 – Interface – Indicates the device for which statistics are displayed. The possible field values are: – Port – Defines the specific port for which RMON statistic s are displayed. – LAG – Defines the specific LAG for wh ich R[...]

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    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual Configuring the Device Using Yo ur Brow ser 5-140 v2.0, November 2006 – Collisions – Displays the number of collisions rece ived on the interface since the device was last refreshed. – Frames of xx Bytes – Number of xx-byte frames re ceived on the interface since the device was last refreshed. 2. Se[...]

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    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual 5-141 Configurin g the Device Using Your Brow ser v2.0, Novemb er 2006 1. Click Switch > S tatistics/RMON > RMON History > History Control . The History Contr o l Page opens: Figure 5-92 The History Contr ol Page contains the following fields: – History Entry No. – Displays the entry number fo [...]

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    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual Configuring the Device Using Yo ur Brow ser 5-142 v2.0, November 2006 – Delete – Removes History Contr ol entries. The possible field values are: – Checked – Removes the selected History Control entry . – Unchecked – Maintains the current History Control entries. 2. Click a history entry number [...]

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    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual 5-143 Configurin g the Device Using Your Brow ser v2.0, Novemb er 2006 3. Define the relevant fields. 4. Click . The history control settings are mo dified, and the de vice is updated. Figure 5-94[...]

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    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual Configuring the Device Using Yo ur Brow ser 5-144 v2.0, November 2006 V iewing the RMON History T able The History T able Page contains interface specific statistical network samples . Eac h table entry represents all counter values co mpiled during a single sample. T o view the RMON History T able: 1. Clic[...]

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    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual 5-145 Configurin g the Device Us ing Your Brow ser v2.0, Novemb er 2006 – Received Bytes (Octets) – Displays the number of octets received on the interface since the device was last refreshed. This number includes bad packets and FCS octets, but excludes framing bits. – Received Packets – Displays t[...]

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    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual Configuring the Device Using Yo ur Brow ser 5-146 v2.0, November 2006 Defining RMON Event s This section includes the following topics: • Defining RMON Events Control • V iewing the RMON Events Logs[...]

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    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual 5-147 Configurin g the Device Using Your Brow ser v2.0, Novemb er 2006 Defining RMON Event s Control The Events Page contains fields for defining RM ON events. T o view RMON events: 1. Click Switch > S tatistics/R MON > RMON Events > Events Contro l . The Events Page opens: Figure 5-96 The Events P[...]

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    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual Configuring the Device Using Yo ur Brow ser 5-148 v2.0, November 2006 – Owner – Displays the device or user that defined the event. – Delete – Removes a RMON event. The possible field values are: – Checked – Removes a selected RMON event. – Unchecked – Maintains RMON events. T o add an RMON [...]

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    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual 5-149 Configurin g the Device Using Your Brow ser v2.0, Novemb er 2006 Vie wing the RMON Event s Logs The Events Logs Page contains a list of RMON events. T o view RMON event logs: 1. Click Switch > S tatistics/RMON > RMON Events > Event Logs . The Events Lo gs Page opens: Figure 5-98 The Events Lo[...]

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    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual Configuring the Device Using Yo ur Brow ser 5-150 v2.0, November 2006 Defining RMON Alarms The RMON Alarms Page contains fields for setting network alarms. Network alarms occur when a network problem or event, is detected. Risi ng and falling threshol ds generate events. T o set RMON alarms : 1. Click Switc[...]

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    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual 5-151 Configurin g the Device Us ing Your Brow ser v2.0, Novemb er 2006 – Sample T ype – Defines the sampling method for the selected variable and comparing the value against the thresholds. The possible field values are: – Delta – Subtracts the last sampled value from th e current value. The differ[...]

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    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual Configuring the Device Using Yo ur Brow ser 5-152 v2.0, November 2006 2. Click . The Add RMON Alarms Page opens: Figure 5-100 3. Define the relevant fields. 4. Click . The RMON alarm is adde d and the device is updated . T o modify RMON alarms: 1. Click S tatistics/RMON > RMON Alarms . The RMON Alarms Pa[...]

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    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual 5-153 Configurin g the Device Using Your Brow ser v2.0, Novemb er 2006 3. Modify the relevant fields. 4. Click . The RMON alarm is modified and the device is updated. Figure 5-101[...]

  • Page 187

    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual Configuring the Device Using Yo ur Brow ser 5-154 v2.0, November 2006 Resetting to Factory Default V alues The Factory Reset Page allows network ma nagers to reset th e device to the factory defaults shipped with the switch. Restoring factory defa ults results in erasing the configuration file. T o reset th[...]

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    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual 5-155 Configurin g the Device Us ing Your Brow ser v2.0, Novemb er 2006[...]

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    Default Settings A-1 v2.0, November 2006 Appendix A Default Settings This appendix provides defau lt settings for the NETGEAR Mode l FS728TP Smar t Fast Ethernet Switch. Y ou can always configure the switch to default settings by using the Factory Reset function from a W eb browser . T able 1: Default Settings Feature FS728TP Default Setting Port S[...]

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    Index-1 v1.0, November 2006 Index A ACL 47 B Bandwidth Settings 1 17 Bridge Multicast Filtering 149 C Configuration Up load 155 Copper Cable T ests 162 CoS 1 14 CPU 146 D Defining IP Interfaces 101 DHCP 101 DSCP 1 13 Dynamic Address T able 106 Dynamic MAC Address T able 103 F Firmware Upload 155 Flash Logs 68 Forwarding Address 103 H History T able[...]

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    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual Index-2 v1.0, November 2006 Remote Monitoring Statistics 164 Resetting 29 Resetting RMON Statistics 166 restore 156 Restoring factory defaults 178 S scheduling scheme 1 17 Server Logs 69 SNMP 122 SNMP groups 125, 127 SNMP v3 122 STP 108 System Logs 64 T T ACACS+ 61 TDR 162 T erminal Ac cess Controller Acces[...]

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    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual Index-3 v1.0, Novemb er 2006 Power over Ethernet 48 PVID 74 Q QoS 87 Queue shaping 91 R RADIUS 36 Remote Monitoring Statistics 138 Resetting 6 Resetting RMON Statistics 140 restore 130 Restoring factory defaults 154 S scheduling scheme 91 Server Logs 46 SNMP 96 SNMP groups 98, 101 SNMP v3 96 STP 82 System L[...]

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    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual Index-4 v1.0, November 2006[...]

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    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual Index-5 v1.0, Novemb er 2006[...]

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    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual Index-6 v1.0, November 2006[...]

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    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual Index-7 v1.0, Novemb er 2006[...]