® A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc. 24 Port 10/100 + 2-Port Gigabit Switch WIRED with WebView User Guide Model No. SRW224 24-port 10/100 + 2-Port Gigabit Switch with WebView Copyright and Trademarks Specifications are subject to change without notice. Linksys is a registered trademark or trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and certain other countries. Copyright © 2004 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. How to Use this Guide Your guide to the 24-port 10/100 + 2-Port Gigabit Switch with WebView has been designed to make understanding networking with the switch easier than ever. Look for the following items when reading this User Guide: This checkmark means there is a note of interest and is something you should pay special attention to while using the Switch. This exclamation point means there is a caution or warning and is something that could damage your property or the Switch. This question mark provides you with a reminder about something you might need to do while using the Switch. In addition to these symbols, there are definitions for technical terms that are presented like this: word: definition. Also, each figure (diagram, screenshot, or other image) is provided with a figure number and description, like this: Figure 0-1: Sample Figure Description Figure numbers and descriptions can also be found in the "List of Figures" section. srw224-UG-40610NCBW 24-port 10/100 + 2-Port Gigabit Switch with WebView Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome What's in this Guide? 1 1 2 Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Switch The Front Panel The Back Panel The Side Panel 4 4 5 5 Chapter 3: Connecting the Switch Overview Pre-Installation Considerations Hardware Installation Placement Options Uplinking the Switch 7 7 8 8 9 10 Chapter 4: Configuration using the Console Interface Overview Configuring the HyperTerminal Application Configuring the Switch through the Console Interface 11 11 11 12 Chapter 5: Configuring the Switch through the Web Utility Overview System Tab Port Tab Trunk Tab VLAN Tab 19 19 20 22 23 23 Appendix A: Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet About Fast Ethernet About Gigabit Ethernet 27 27 27 Appendix B: Cabling Overview Twisted Pair Cabling Fiber Optic Cabling 28 28 28 30 Appendix C: Windows Help Appendix D: Glossary 31 32 24-port 10/100 + 2-Port Gigabit Switch with WebView Appendix E: Specifications Appendix F: Warranty Information Appendix G: Regulatory Information Appendix H: Contact Information 38 39 40 41 24-port 10/100 + 2-Port Gigabit Switch with WebView List of Figures Figure 2-1: Front Panel Figure 2-2: Back Panel Figure 2-3: Side Panel Figure 3-1: Typical Network Configuration Figure 3-2: Attaching the Rubber Feet to the Bottom of the Switch Figure 3-3: Attaching the Brackets to the Switch (Front Panel Forward) Figure 3-4: Mounting the Switch in A Rack Figure 4-1: Finding HyperTerminal Figure 4-2: Connection Description Figure 4-3: Connect To Figure 4-4: COM1 Properties Figure 4-5: Login Figure 4-6: Switch Main Menu Figure 4-7: System Configuration Figure 4-8: System Information Figure 4-9: Advanced Switch Configuration Figure 4-10: Password Setting Figure 4-11: IP Configuration Figure 4-12: Firmware Update Figure 4-13: Main Menu Figure 4-14: Send File Figure 4-15: Xmodem File Send for SRW224 Figure 4-16: Restore System Default Setting Figure 4-17: Reboot System Figure 4-18: Return to Main Menu Figure 4-19: Port Status Figure 4-20: Port Configuration Figure 4-21: Logout 4 5 5 7 9 9 10 11 11 11 12 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 15 16 16 16 17 17 18 18 18 24-port 10/100 + 2-Port Gigabit Switch with WebView Figure 5-1: Addrees Field Figure 5-2: Password Screen Figure 5-3: Welcome Screen Figure 5-4: System Tab-System Information Figure 5-5: System Tab-MISC Configuration Figure 5-6: System Tab-Username/Password Setting Figure 5-7: Port Tab-Port Status Figure 5-8: Port Tab-Port Configuration Figure 5-9: Trunk Configuration Figure 5-10: 802.1Q VLAN Figure 5-11: Advanced 802.1Q VLAN Setting Figure 5-12: Edit a 802.1Q VLAN Group Figure 5-13: Mode Change Figure 5-14: Port Based VLAN Figure 5-15: Add a Port Base VLAN Group Figure 5-16: QoS Configuration Figure 5-17: Logout Tab Figure B-1: Cable Charts Figure B-2: Straight-Through Cable Figure B-3: Crossed-Over Cable 19 19 19 20 20 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 25 26 26 28 29 29 24-port 10/100 + 2-Port Gigabit Switch with WebView Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Thank you for choosing the 24-port 10/100 + 2-Port Gigabit Switch with WebView. This Switch will allow you to network better than ever. This new Linksys rackmount switch delivers non-blocking, wire speed switching for your 10, and 100 megabit network clients, plus multiple options for connecting to your network backbone. Twenty-four 10/100 ports wire up your workstations, while the two integrated 10/100/1000BaseTX ports connect to other switches and the backbone at Gigabit speeds. And the mini GBIC port allows future expansion to alternate transmission media like optical fiber. It features WebView monitoring and configuration via your web browser, making it easy to manage the 64 VLANs and up to 7 trunking groups. Or if you prefer, you can use the integrated console port to configure the switch. The non-blocking, wire-speed switching forwards packets as fast as your network can deliver them. All ports have automatic MDI/MDI-X crossover detection. Each port independently and automatically negotiates for best speed and whether to run in half- or full-duplex mode. Head-of-line blocking prevention keeps your high-speed clients from bogging down in lower-speed traffic and fast store-and-forward switching prevents damaged packets from being passed on into the network. Use the instructions in this User Guide to help you connect the Switch, set it up, and configure it to bridge your different networks. These instructions should be all you need to get the most out of the 24-port 10/100 + 2-Port Gigabit Switch with WebView. Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome 1 24-port 10/100 + 2-Port Gigabit Switch with WebView What's in this Guide? This user guide covers the steps for setting up and using the Switch. · Chapter 1: Introduction This chapter describes the Switch's applications and this User Guide. · Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Switch This chapter describes the physical features of the Switch. · Chapter 3: Connecting the Switch This chapter describes how to connect the Switch. · Chapter 4: Configuration using the Console Interface This chapter instructs you on how to use the Switch's console interface for configuring the Switch. · Chapter 5: Configuring the Switch through the Web Utility This chapter shows you how to configure the Switch usign the Web Utility. · Appendix A: Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet This appendix describes the various Ethernets. · Appendix B: Cabling This appendix discusses different types of cabling. · Appendix C: Windows Help This appendix describes how you can use Windows Help for instructions about networking, such as installing the TCP/IP protocol. · Appendix D: Glossary This appendix gives a brief glossary of terms frequently used in networking. · Appendix E: Specifications This appendix provides the Switch's technical specifications. · Appendix F: Warranty Information This appendix supplies the Switch's warranty information. · Appendix G: Regulatory Information This appendix supplies the Switch's regulatory information. Chapter 1: Introduction What's in this Guide? 2 24-port 10/100 + 2-Port Gigabit Switch with WebView · Appendix H: Contact Information This appendix provides contact information for a variety of Linksys resources, including Technical Support. Chapter 1: Introduction What's in this Guide? 3 24-port 10/100 + 2-Port Gigabit Switch with WebView Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Switch The Front Panel The Switch's LEDs and ports are located on the front panel. Figure 2-1: Front Panel LEDs System LINK/ACT Green. Lights to indicate the power is being supplied to the Switch. Green. Lights to indicate a functional network link through the corresponding port (1 through 24) with an attached device. Blinks to indicate that the Switch is actively sending or receiving data over that port. Ports LAN (1-24) The LAN (Local Area Network) ports connect to Ethernet network devices, such as other switches or routers. Gigabit1 /Gigabit2 / The switch is equipped with two Gigabit ports and a mini GBIC port that is shared with miniGBIB Gigabit Port 2. If Gigabit Port 2 is being used, the minGBIC port cannot be used. They link to high-speed network peripheral system or clients at speeds of up to 1000Mbps. Gigabit Console Green. Lights to indicate the port is working in Gigabit mode. The Console port is where you connect a serial cable from a PC's serial port. Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Switch The Front Panel 4 24-port 10/100 + 2-Port Gigabit Switch with WebView The Back Panel The power port is located on the back panel of the Switch. Figure 2-2: Back Panel Power The Power port is where you will connect the power cord. The Side Panel The security slot is located on a side panel. Figure 2-3: Side Panel Security Slot The security slot is where you can attach a lock so the Switch will be protected from theft. Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Switch The Back Panel 5 24-port 10/100 + 2-Port Gigabit Switch with WebView RJ-45 Ports The Switch is equipped with twenty-four auto-sensing RJ-45 ports. These RJ-45 ports support network speeds of either 10Mbps or 100Mbps, and can operate in half and full-duplex modes. Auto-sensing technology enables each port to automatically detect the speed of the device connected to it (10Mbps or 100Mbps), and adjust its speed and duplex accordingly. To connect a device to a port, you will need to use a network cable. You will need to use Category 5 (or better) cable. For more information on twisted-pair cabling, refer to the Twisted-Pair Cabling section. The Gigabit Expansion Ports The Switch is equipped with one miniGBIC port and two Gigabit Ethernet ports that provide for the installation of one expansion module. These ports provide links to high-speed network segments or individual workstations at speeds of up to 1000Mbps (Gigabit Ethernet). To establish a Gigabit Ethernet connection, you will need to install an MGBT1, MGBSX2, or MGBLH1 Gigabit expansion module and use Category 5e cabling or fiber optic cabling. for more information on fiber optic cabling, refer to the Fiber Optic Cabling section. The Console Port The Switch is equipped with a serial port labeled CONSOLE (located on the front of the switch) that allows you to connect to a computer's serial port (for configuration purposes) using the provided serial cable. You can use HyperTerminal to manage the Switch using the console port. With this and many other Linksys products, your networking options are limitless. Go to the Linksys website at www.linksys.com for more information about products that work with the Switch. Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Switch The Side Panel 6 24-port 10/100 + 2-Port Gigabit Switch with WebView Chapter 3: Connecting the Switch Overview This chapter will explain how to connect network devices to the Switch. For an example of a typical network configuration, see the application diagram shown in Figure 3-1. Figure 3-1: Typical Network Configuration When you connect your network devices, make sure you don't exceed the maximum cabling distances, which are listed in the following table: Maximum Cabling Distances. Table 1: Maximum Cabling Distances From Switch Hub Switch or Hub To Switch or Hub Hub Computer Maximum Distance 100 meters (328 feet) 5 meters (16,4 feet) 100 meters (328 feet) *A hub refers to any type of 100Mbps hub, including regular hubs and stackable hubs. A 10Mbps hub connected to another 10Mbps hub can span up to 100 meters (328 feet) Chapter 3: Connecting the Switch Overview 7 24-port 10/100 + 2-Port Gigabit Switch with WebView Pre-Installation Considerations Fast Ethernet Considerations If you will be using the Switch for Fast Ethernet (100Mbps) applications, you must observe the following guidelines: Full-Duplex Considerations As previously mentioned, the Switch provides full-duplex support for its RJ-45 ports. Full-duplex operation allows data to be sent and received simultaneously, doubling a port's potential data throughput. If you will be using the Switch in full-duplex mode, the maximum cable length using Category 5 cable is 328 feet (100 meters). Positioning the Switch Before you choose a location for the Switch, observe the following guidelines: · Make sure that the switch is accessible and that the cables can be connected easily. · Keep cabling away from sources of electrical noise, power lines, and fluorescent lighting fixtures. · Position the Switch away from wate ...