User manual NETGEAR FSM7352S - Installation Guide

· Installing the Switch in a Rack: Use the rack-mount kit supplied with your switch. ­ ­ Macintosh users can use ZTerm. UNIX users can use a terminal emulator like TIP. 7000 Series Managed Switch c. Apply AC Power When you apply power, the Power LED on the switch's front panel will be Yellow, as it conducts a Power On Self Test (POST). After the switch passes the POST, the Power LED will change to Green and the switch is functional and ready to pass data. If the POST fails, the Power LED will stay Yellow. If the Power LED does not go on, check that the power cable is plugged in correctly and that the power source is good. If this does not resolve the problem, refer to Appendix B, Troubleshooting, in the Hardware Installation Guide on the CD-ROM. d. Connect Devices to the Switch Use Category 5 (Cat5) cable to connect devices. SFP modules ship separately. If you need instructions on installing an SFP module, please refer to the Hardware Installation Guide on the CD-ROM. b. Configure the terminal-emulation program to use the following settings: · · · · · Baud rate: 9,600 bps Data bits: 8 Parity: none Stop bit: 1 Flow control: none Installation Guide Follow these quick steps to install your switch. You can also consult the full hardware installation guide on the NETGEAR 7000 Series Managed Switch Resource CD. 1 VERIFY THE FOLLOWING PACKAGE CONTENTS · · · · · · · · · 7000 Series Managed Switch Rubber footpads for tabletop installation Rubber caps for the SFP sockets Power cord Null-modem console cable Rack-mount kit for installing the switch in the rack This Installation Guide CD ROM Warranty and Support Information Cards These settings appear below the connector on the switch front panel. c. Press the return key, and the screen below should appear. 3 INITIAL CONFIGURATION To configure the IP address, you must first access the Command Line management utility via the console interface. You can connect to it using a VT100/ANSI terminal or a PC, Apple Macintosh, or UNIX workstation that is directly connected to the switch's console port. a. To connect a console to the switch: ­ Using the null-modem cable supplied with the switch, connect a VT100/ANSI terminal or a workstation to the switch port labeled Console. If you attached a PC, Apple Macintosh, or UNIX workstation, start a terminal-emulation program: ­ Windows users can use HyperTerminal. If any item is missing or damaged, contact your place of purchase immediately. 2 SET UP THE SWITCH a. Prepare the site so that the mounting, access, power source, and environmental requirements identified in the Hardware Installation Guide published on the CD-ROM are met. b. Install the switch. · Installing the Switch on a Flat Surface: Stick one of the rubber footpads that came with the switch on each of the four concave spaces on the bottom of the switch. ­ d. The login name is admin and there is no password assigned. Enable an admin password to secure access to the switch management function. After successful login, the screen should show the (Switch Name)> prompt In this example the prompt is (GSM7324) >. Enter show sysinfo to display the management CPU's IP address. The switch is shipped using DHCP by default to receive its IP address. For example, to manually set a static IP address, you must first disable DHCP as follows: ­ ­ Enter this command at the prompt: The system responds with these messages: c. Type the default user name of admin and default of no password, or whatever password you have set up. Once you have logged in, your Web browser should automatically find the switch and display the home page. Use the home page to configure the switch. Consult the full manual for your switch on the NETGEAR 7000 Series Managed Switch Resource CD for full configuration and command line options. (GSM7324) >config network protocol none Changing protocol mode will reset ip configuration. Are you sure you want to continue? (y/n) ­ ­ Enter y. After the system prompt returns, enter the following command: (GSM7324) >config network parms 192.168.1.100 255.255.255.0 192.168.1.1 ­ The example above uses "192.168.1.100" for the IP address, and "192.168.1.1" for the gateway IP address. You should substitute your own IP addresses in the command line above. Customer Support Information Thank you for selecting NETGEAR products. Please register online and take advantage of the technical support resources such as our online knowledge base. Point your browser to http://www.NETGEAR.com/support/ and choose the product you are interested in to browse for support information. 4 . LOG IN TO THE WEB CONFIGURATION UTILITY a. Log in to the managed switch by entering IP address the unit into a Web browser. A login window like the one shown below opens: Register Your Product To register, point your browser to this location: http://www.NETGEAR.com/register ©2003 by NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved. b. Click the Login link. A user name and password dialog box opens like this one. NETGEAR is a registered trademark of NETGEAR, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Information is subject to change without notice.