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  • Page 2 Manual Number: U-0334-V1.1C Version 1.1, April 2002 Disclaimer Compex, Inc. provides this guide without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Compex, Inc.
  • Page 3 Declaration of Conformity Compex, Inc. declares the following: Product Name: SGX3226 Compex 24 Port 10/100 Mbps plus 2 Port Gigabit Copper SNMP Managed Switch Model No.: SGX3226 conforms to the following Product Standards: Radiated Emission Standards: EN55022A, FCC Part 15 Class A; Conducted Emission Standards: EN60555Pt2 conducted emission;...
  • Page 4 The warranty information and the registration form are found in the Quick Install Guide. For technical support, you may contact COMPEX or its subsidiaries. For your convenience, you may also seek technical assistance from the local distributor, or from the authorized dealer/reseller that you have purchased this product from.
  • Page 5 The product described in this document, Compex Managed Switch Series, SGX3226 is a licensed product of Compex Systems Pte Ltd. This document contains instructions for installing, configuring and using of SGX3226. It also gives an overview of the key applications and the networking concepts with respect to the product.
  • Page 6 Table of Contents © Copyright 2002 Compex Systems Pte Ltd ................i Trademark Information ......................i Disclaimer ..........................i Your Feedback ........................i FCC Notice ..........................i Declaration of Conformity ...................... ii Technical Support Information ....................iii About This Document ......................iv How to Use This Document ....................
  • Page 7 Software Installation Configuration on PC settings..................19 NPfind Utility Software....................19 Configuration of Compex SGX3226 using Hyper Terminal........20 Configuration of Compex SGX3226 using Web-based Interface ........ 25 4.4.1 Login to Web Browser Interface ..............25 Chapter 5 Using Menu Tools Using CONFIGURATION menu.................
  • Page 8 Set System Clock......................64 System Configuration ....................65 System Information ...................... 66 Change Password ......................67 8.4.1 Forget your password ..................68 Upgrading Compex SGX3226 Firmware ..............70 Save or Reset Settings ....................72 8.6.1 Save ........................ 72 8.6.2 Backup......................73 8.6.3...
  • Page 9 Table of Contents Chapter 10 Application on Virtual LAN 10.1 Description on Untagged VLAN.................. 81 10.2 Working Examples on Untagged VLAN using Web-based Interface......82 10.2.1 Hardware Setup for Networking ..............82 10.2.2 Configuration for Switch 1................83 10.2.3 Configuration for Switch 2................84 10.3 Description on Tagged VLAN ..................

  • Page 10: Chapter 1 Product Overview

    All 24 auto-sensing ports, which have the abilities to support full and half duplex transmission, are on independent switching segment. Compex SGX3226 is specially designed to support Broadband Internet sharing. Up to 4 ports may be connected to external Cable/ADSL modem, delivering combined aggregated bandwidth to the Internet while providing fail-over redundant link.

  • Page 11: Port Trunking

    1.2.6 Optional Modules Compex SGX3226 is designed with 2 expansion slots to support 3 types of optional modules, 1000 Base-T Gigabit Fiber module, 1000 Base-SX Gigabit Fiber module and 100 Base-SC Fast Ethernet Fiber module.

  • Page 12: Applications

    Compex SGX3226 may be used in the backbone with ADSL broadband connection as the access to the Internet, as shown in Figure 1.3-1. Virtual LAN may be defined on Compex SGX3226 to logically segmenting your LAN into multiple broadcast domains with workgroup classifications.
  • Page 13 Chapter 1 Product Overview...
  • Page 14 Chapter 1 Product Overview Optional modules may be installed on Compex SGX3226 to support inter-building connectivity using fiber optical cables, as shown in Figure 1.3-2. Building A Gigabit Ethernet on Fiber (1000 Base-SX) or Fast Ethernet on Fiber (100 Base-SC)

  • Page 15: Panel Views

    Thermal Fault System Status FULL 100/1000M FULL 100/1000M 10/100 10/100 10/100 10/100 Fan Fault Power FULL FULL FULL FULL Mute Redundant PS Console Reset Mute Figure 1.4-2 Front view of Compex SGX3226 Figure 1.4-3 Front View of Compex SGX3226 (Section #1)

  • Page 16: Product Overview

    Chapter 1 Product Overview Figure 1.4-4 Front View of Compex SGX3226 (Section #2) 1.4.3 Back View Figure 1.4-5 Back View of Compex SGX3226...

  • Page 17: Panel Description

    Primary Power Socket Flexible power input (range 100 V-250 V AC) Redundant Power Additional Power Socket (Optional). With this RPS, Socket Compex SGX3226 still able to operate even Primary Power Supply is down. Reset Button By pushing the reset button once, •...
  • Page 18 Chapter 1 Product Overview Features Status and Indication Power LED Green Steady Power supply is working in normal condition. Steady Power supply is faulty. Power supply fault occurs. Redundant PS LED Green Steady Primary Power Supply Fault occurred. RPS is operating. RPS is in standby mode or is not available.
  • Page 19 Chapter 1 Product Overview Features Status and Indication 10/100M Green Steady The respective LAN connection (Port #1 to Port #24) is at 100 Mbps. The respective LAN connection is at 10 Mbps. 100/1000M Green Steady The respective LAN connection (Port #25 &Port #26) is at 1000 Mbps.

  • Page 20: Technical Specifications

    Chapter 1 Product Overview Technical Specifications • Industry Standards Complies with • IEEE 802.1d: Spanning Tree Protocol • IEEE 802.1Q: Tagged VLAN • IEEE 802.3: 10 Base-T • IEEE 802.3u: 100 Base-TX • IEEE 802.3ab: 1000 Base-T • IEEE 802.3ad: Link Aggregation •...
  • Page 21 Chapter 1 Product Overview • Switching Method Store-and-Forward • • LED Indicators System Status • Power • Link/Activity • Redundant Power Supply • Thermal and Fan Fault • Mute • Speed (10/100/1000 Mbps) • Duplex status • Ready • • Operation Mode N-Way Auto-negotiation •...

  • Page 22: Chapter 2 Getting Started

    This chapter outlines the basic requirement needs before you begin any installation and configuration on Compex SGX3226. Packaging Content Thank you for purchasing the Compex Managed Switch Series Compex SGX3226. You will find the following items in the package: ♦ 1 x Compex SGX3226 unit ♦...

  • Page 23: Hardware Requirements

    Chapter 2 Getting Started 2.2.2 Hardware Requirements ♦ 10/100 Base-T, RS232 crossover cable and Compex SGX3226 unit ♦ Ethernet ready Client/PCs (with TCP/IP protocols installed and configured for Internet access) 2.2.3 Modem Requirements ♦ One or four ADSL/Cable modem/s...

  • Page 24: Chapter 3 Hardware Installation

    SGX3226. 3.1.2 Rack-Mounted Installation 1. Position one bracket to align with the holes on one side of Compex SGX3226 and secure it with the smaller bracket screws (1/8-inch diameter). Then attach the other bracket to another side of it. 2. After attaching both mounting brackets, position the device in the rack by lining up the holes in the brackets with the appropriate holes on the rack.

  • Page 25: Expansion Module Installation

    Expansion Module Installation A series of optional Expansion Modules are available for Compex SGX3226 to enhance the features. As Compex SGX3226 supports the hot plug function, you may install or uninstall the Modules without turning off the Switch. 1. Please note that Compex SGX3226 is shipped with the Gigabit modules.

  • Page 26: Connecting Your Modem To Compex Sgx3226

    With Compex SGX3226 and any of the four modems power off, connect one end of the modem cable to any port of Compex SGX3226. The other end of the modem cable is to be connected to your own ADSL/Cable modem. (Set up the modem for dial-up connection. You may need to refer to your respective Modem’s manual for installation.)

  • Page 27: Performing Power On Self Test (P.o.s.t.)

    Compex SGX3226 has the ability to perform P.O.S.T. automatically upon power up. On successful power up, System Status LED on the front panel will lights up steadily in RED, indicating that Compex SGX3226 is running its Self Diagnostic Test. Once the LED turns green, Compex SGX3226 is then ready for operation.

  • Page 28: Chapter 4 Software Installation

    Npfind is an utility program for Windows which can be used to find out the IP address of Compex’s product. To check your IP Address of Compex SGX3226, 1. Connect one end of the MDI straight cable to one of the LAN port of Compex SGX3226, and the other end to your PC.

  • Page 29: Configuration Of Compex Sgx3226 Using Hyper Terminal

    Figure 4.2-1 Npfind discovered Compex Product Contact your area of support for help if needed, or write to us at support@compex.com.sg Configuration of Compex SGX3226 using Hyper Terminal We can configure Compex SGX3226 through Hyper Terminal. To do so, please follow the procedures stated below: 1.
  • Page 30 Chapter 4 Software Installation 2. Type the name in the space provided. Figure 4.3-2 Give a name for the new connection 3. Choose the COM Port which you have selected from your PC. Figure 4.3-3 Select a Com Port...
  • Page 31 Chapter 4 Software Installation 4. Adjust the Port setting from the COM1 (depends on the console port you have used) Properties screen. Figure 4.3-4 Configure the Port Setting...
  • Page 32 Chapter 4 Software Installation After setting all configurations, reset the power supply of Compex SGX3226. A Hyper Terminal screen will appear to list out all configurations. Figure 4.3-5 Information on Compex SGX3226 Configuration You can modify the configuration on the screen itself, such as changing the IP Address after you have upgrade the firmware.
  • Page 33 Chapter 4 Software Installation System Commands Descriptions sys reset system Reboot the device sys reset config Reset the configuration of the device sys save config Save the configuration of the device logout--Exit Management Commands Logout Log out of Web Interface port—Port Management Commands port show List out the configuration of every port...

  • Page 34: Configuration Of Compex Sgx3226 Using Web-Based Interface

    Software Installation Configuration of Compex SGX3226 using Web-based Interface After setting up Compex SGX3226, install a browser on the PC or workstation. Make sure that TCP/IP protocol is installed and configured. Configuration will be much simpler, if you decided to obtain IP address dynamically and use the gateway default IP addresses. Compex SGX3226 comes with a built-in DHCP server that automatically assigns IP addresses, DNS and Gateway information to the computers connected in the same network.
  • Page 35 Chapter 4 Software Installation In Internet Explorer 1. Select the File menu, then select Open. 2. In the Open dialog box, enter the IP address of the Gateway. This address is set at the factory to: http://192.168.100.128. 3. Click on the “OK” button. You will see the following screen comes out on the Web browser program: 1.
  • Page 36 After logging in to the Management system, the Main Page will display as shown below. The image of Compex SGX3226 is shown on the upper right window. The status of each switch port (i.e. link, speed and duplex mode) can be seen clearly from the LED displays on the image. The lower right window is used to display the web pages of versatile configuration and operations.
  • Page 37 ♦ System Clock – managed and utilize timing based function ♦ System Configuration – change of IP Address, Subnet Mask or Gateway ♦ System Information – indicates essential information of Compex SGX3226 ♦ Change Password – amend system administrator’s password ♦...

  • Page 38: Using Configuration Menu

    Using Menu Tools Chapter 5 Using Menu Tools This chapter explains the configuration menu tool that comes with Compex SGX3226 when you use the web-based configuration interface. Here, we will briefly discuss each Menu components and its function. Using CONFIGURATION menu 5.1.1...
  • Page 39 5. Click on “Apply” button to make the configuration effective. Hit the “Save” button if you are satisfied with the setting. NOTE The screen is divided into two sections. The Port Statistics page displays the detailed information about each port. Click “Refresh” button to view the current port status of Compex SGX3226.

  • Page 40: Vlan Config

    5.1.2 VLAN Config Compex SGX3226 supports Virtual LAN, which logically group the connection into VLANs for traffic isolation and security purposes. Both tagged and untagged based VLAN are supported with a total maximum of 31 groups. Each VLAN group only forwards traffic within its member ports.

  • Page 41: Trunk Config

    Port Trunking is the ability to group together several switch ports to increase the bandwidth between Compex SGX3226 and other switch. This is an inexpensive method to increase throughput between switches (or to servers). We define the Port Trunking as the ability to group a set of ports into a single logical link.

  • Page 42: Dhcp Config

    Chapter 5 Using Menu Tools 5.1.4 DHCP Config The Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) provides configuration Parameters to Internet hosts. DHCP consists of two components: a protocol for delivering host- specific configuration parameters from a DHCP server to a host and a mechanism for allocation of network addresses to hosts.
  • Page 43 Class A (255.0.0.0) and Class B DHCP Server (255.255.0.0) Subnet Mask as well. In addition, DHCP server dynamically assigns Compex SGX3226 can be configured for Classless IP addresses to the PCs connected in Subnet to support certain application. the same network. DHCP comes...
  • Page 44 IP Address in the Primary and Secondary DNS IP Address field. 3. Next, you can set DHCP Server to Enable if you wish to use the built-in DHCP server of Compex SGX3226. 4. Click on “Save” button to save your configuration.
  • Page 45 Chapter 5 Using Menu Tools DHCP Server Reservations DHCP Server can also be configured to reserve specific IP address for specific host or Mac address. CAUTION The reserved IP address to be assigned should NOT have the same Dynamic IP address range as the DHCP Start and End IP address.
  • Page 46 Chapter 5 Using Menu Tools Keep on adding the IP Address onto it by repeating the procedures as mentioned previously if you need more reservation. Figure 5.1-7 Adding New Records Delete IP Address in Server Reservations 1. If you wish to delete any of the IP Address stated on the screen. 2.

  • Page 47: Wan Config

    CompexSGX3226. For simplicity and the purpose of illustrations, it is assumed that LAN uses the IP address 192.168.100.xxx and Compex SGX3226 is using the same settings as defaults. However, if you have assigned a different IP address for Compex SGX3226, then use the new settings in the setup procedures. Figure 5.1-8 Default setting of Compex SGX3226 for WAN Setup 1.

  • Page 48: Nat Config

    Port Forwarding redirects any incoming Internet request on the Public IP, based on its TCP/UDP Port number to another computer in the Private IP. Hence, when a user from WAN sends a request to your network, Compex SGX3226 (based on the Port–Forwarding configurations) will forward these requests to the assigned PC.
  • Page 49 Chapter 5 Using Menu Tools Static Port Setting (Port Forwarding) Follow the steps shown below to configure Static Port. 1. Go to NAT function at the Command Window. Select the type of Server you wish to configure as shown in the figure below: Figure 5.1-9 Static Port Based Setting 2.
  • Page 50 Chapter 5 Using Menu Tools Static IP Setting (IP Forwarding) To set a static IP Address, 1. Enter a private IP Address, such as 192.168.100.20, in the field provided and click “Save” button. Please note that you must enable the NAT function in the Configuration window if you are using a single IP address account (fixed static IP) and want to share this connection on your LAN.
  • Page 51 Using Menu Tools Filtering Setting Compex SGX3226 allows Packet Filtering rules be defined based on three factors, Source IP Address, TCP Port and Time. IP Packet Filtering examines the outgoing packets and decides whether to bypass or to block them. After the Packet Filtering rules have been defined, the users may select to bypass or to block the outgoing packets that do not match the rules.
  • Page 52 To delete a rule, select the rule on the Select to Edit column and click “Delete” button. CAUTION You must synchronize the clock of Compex SGX3226 to your PC’s time for the rules to execute accurately. Refer to “Set System Clock” on Page 64 to...

  • Page 53: Chapter 6 Configuring Your Wide Area Network

    For simplicity and the purpose of illustrations, it is assumed that LAN environment uses the IP address 192.168.100.xxx and Compex SGX3226 is using the default settings. However, if you have assigned a different IP address for Compex SGX3226, then use the new settings in the setup procedures.

  • Page 54: Setup On Compex Sgx3226 For Broadband Internet Access

    Setup on Compex SGX3226 for Broadband Internet Access For such service, you should have the IP address info ready that is provided by your ISP before proceeding. 1. Connect a crossover cable from the Ethernet port of Compex SGX3226 to your workstation. Cable/ADSL Modem Internet...

  • Page 55: Configuring Static Ip Connection

    Chapter 6 Configuring Your Wide Area Network Configuring Static IP Connection 1. Go to WAN Config at Command Window, click on the pull-down menu from the WAN Port field. 2. Next, select Static IP Address from the pull down menu at WAN Type field. You may enter your IP Address, Subnet Mask and Gateway IP Address in the individual fields.

  • Page 56: Configuring Dynamic Ip Connection

    However, if your account requires a DHCP Client ID in order to released an IP address, you may need to configure the name of Compex SGX3226 with the DHCP Client ID issued by your ISP. See the section on “System Configuration” on Page 65, and remember to enter the DHCP Client ID issued by the ISP into the System Name field in the System Identity.

  • Page 57: How To Configure @Home Cable Service

    Chapter 6 Configuring Your Wide Area Network 6.4.2 How to Configure @HOME Cable Service Many broadband services require a simple DHCP request for connection. Two such cable services are Optus@Home and Roger@Home. To configure @HOME Cable Service, 1. Follow the steps stated in “Configuring for Singapore Cable Vision (SCV) Service” on the previous section.

  • Page 58: Configuring Ppp Over Ethernet Session (Pppoe)

    ADSL modem together with the logon account on your PC. Make sure it can connect successfully before attempting to run it with Compex SGX3226 1. Go to WAN Config. Click on the pull-down menu from the WAN Port field.
  • Page 59 Please note that before you click on the “Connection” button, make sure you have connected the broadband modem to Compex SGX3226’s remote port. The cable connection is good when the indicating light for the LAN on the broadband modem and the remote port on the switch is lighted up.

  • Page 60: Chapter 7 Advanced Configuration For Compex Sgx3226

    7.1.1 STP Port When Compex SGX3226 first powers up, all bridges will declare themselves to be the root. The one with the lowest priority will be the root. The bridges will stop advertising themselves and use the BPDUs of the root bridge.
  • Page 61 Chapter 7 Advanced Configuration for Compex SGX3226 Bridge Port This option shows the port of the bridge that connects to the root bridge. Path Cost This option sets the Spanning Tree path cost for this port. A lower path cost represents higher transmission speed.

  • Page 62: Stp Bridge

    Chapter 7 Advanced Configuration for Compex SGX3226 7.1.2 STP Bridge Spanning-Tree Protocol defines a tree that spans all switches in an extended network. It forces certain redundant data paths into a standby (blocked) state. If one network segment in the Spanning-Tree Protocol becomes unreachable, or if Spanning-Tree Protocol costs change, the spanning-tree algorithm reconfigures the spanning-tree topology and reestablishes the link by activating the standby path.

  • Page 63: Igmp Config

    Internet computer to report its multicast group membership to adjacent routers. It allows Compex SGX3226 to forward multicast traffic intelligently. The switch "snoops" the IGMP query and report messages and forwards traffic to only the ports that request the multicast traffic.
  • Page 64 Chapter 7 Advanced Configuration for Compex SGX3226 Host Group Addresses Host groups are identified by class D IP addresses, i.e., those with "1110" as their high- order four bits. Class E IP addresses, i.e., those with "1111" as their high-order four bits, are reserved for future addressing modes.
  • Page 65 Chapter 7 Advanced Configuration for Compex SGX3226 NOTE Note: IGMPv1 has no leave mechanism. If a host no longer wants to receive the traffic, it simply quits. If it is the last, the router will not have any answers to its query and will delete the GDA for that subnet.

  • Page 66: Snmp Configuration

    SNMP is a communication specification that defines how management information is exchanged between network management applications and management agents. You can manage Compex SGX3226 using an SNMP application if the switch and the application contain the same community string. Use this page to set or modified the SNMP configuration parameters.

  • Page 67: Port Security

    Chapter 7 Advanced Configuration for Compex SGX3226 Port Security Of all 26 ports, some of the ports may need to assign to the specific port. In order to fulfill this act, MAC Address should be added to that particular port. This is to restrict other users from using the static port.
  • Page 68 Chapter 7 Advanced Configuration for Compex SGX3226 To delete MAC Address/es If you want to delete MAC Address/es, simply ♦ Click on “Del ” button for single MAC Address, or ♦ Hit on “DeleteAll” button to delete all the MAC Addresses.

  • Page 69: Mirrorport Config

    Chapter 7 Advanced Configuration for Compex SGX3226 MirrorPort Config 7.5.1 Using Mirror Port to monitor Traffic This function allows you to set up a ‘mirror’ port of any specified port/s or VLAN, such that you can monitor the traffics of the monitored port/s or VLAN without intervening them.

  • Page 70: Aging Control

    Chapter 7 Advanced Configuration for Compex SGX3226 Aging Control Aging control is for the aging of address entries in the switch’s forwarding table. If the aging control is enabled, a learned address entry (not include the static entry) will be removed from the forwarding table if there is no update within a pre-determined period (1 ~ 128 seconds).

  • Page 71: Address Search

    Chapter 7 Advanced Configuration for Compex SGX3226 Address Search 7.7.1 Host Search Host Search is for searching a host by IP address on the network, and getting the port number to which the host is connected. It is useful while configuring the VLAN. With this function, you can easily detect the port at which a host is connected to, and have an idea about which ports should be included in a VLAN.

  • Page 72: Mac Address Search

    Chapter 7 Advanced Configuration for Compex SGX3226 7.7.2 MAC Address Search This feature helps to look for the particular MAC Address stated in the field, which provides a useful way while configuring the VLAN. The system will search through the device for the port’s ownership of that particular PC.

  • Page 73: Chapter 8 Using System Tools Menu

    Chapter 8 Using SYSTEM TOOLS Menu Set System Clock It is recommended that you configure Compex SGX3226’s timer to synchronize with your PC so that you can utilize the time-based functions. NOTE To manage and utilize the timing based functions provided in Compex SGX3226, (such as the Filtering functions), you MUST set its clock to synchronize with your managing workstation.

  • Page 74: System Configuration

    Upon making amendments on this page, the screen will appear a message, “Reboot the switch?”. Click on “Yes” button to take effect on the changes. Click on “Logon” button again if you still need to access to Compex SGX3226 web page. This cannot apply to the changing of IP Address!

  • Page 75: System Information

    Chapter 8 Using SYSTEM TOOLS Menu System Information System Information displays the necessary data about the management system. Figure 8.3-1 Detail Information about the system...

  • Page 76: Change Password

    Chapter 8 Using SYSTEM TOOLS Menu Change Password This option allows the System Administrator to amend the current password. Figure 8.4-1 Password Changing for System Administrator 1. Type in your current password. 2. Enter your new password. 3. Enter the new password again for confirmation. 4.

  • Page 77: Forget Your Password

    Forget your password You can simply reset the password through Hyper Terminal. 1. In the Hyper Terminal environment, switch OFF and ON Compex SGX3226. 2. When “Press ENTER to stop auto-boot …” message appear on the screen, hit “Enter” key on the keyboard within 5 seconds.
  • Page 78 Chapter 8 Using SYSTEM TOOLS Menu Otherwise, when done, type the command - reboot to restart the switch to normal mode. The following commands can be seen in the screen when help command is activated: Start start firmware Reboot reboot system Password change user password Update update firmware through FTP...

  • Page 79: Upgrading Compex Sgx3226 Firmware

    Using SYSTEM TOOLS Menu Upgrading Compex SGX3226 Firmware You can simply download the newer version Firmware from http://www.compex.com.sg. Here, you will find links that allows easy access for upgrading of future release of updated Firmware. To check your current Firmware version, click "System Information” on Page 66. After downloading the firmware, saved it into your hard disk.
  • Page 80 3. Click “Yes” button to restart the device. Figure 8.5-4 Confirmation on restarting Compex SGX3226 Log on to the web site after 30 seconds if you still need to do some configuration on Compex SGX3226. Figure 8.5-5 Re-log in to Management Switch...

  • Page 81: Save Or Reset Settings

    Switch Setting for Compex SGX3226 8.6.1 Save By clicking “Save” button, you will save all the changes made from Compex SGX3226. You need to reboot the switch to ensure that the profile is updated correctly. Figure 8.6-2 Message prompt by System...

  • Page 82: Backup

    Chapter 8 Using SYSTEM TOOLS Menu 8.6.2 Backup This option allows you to backup the switch’s configuration into a file. 1. Click on the “Backup” button and the system will prompt you to either open the file or save it to disk. 2.

  • Page 83: Restore

    Chapter 8 Using SYSTEM TOOLS Menu 4. After downloading process has completed, the following message will appear. Click “Close” button if you do not want to view the downloaded file. Figure 8.6-5 Completion of Downloading 8.6.3 Restore 1. Click “Browse” button and select the file that you want the system to restore back the configuration.
  • Page 84 2. Click “Restore” button to start the process. Figure 8.6-7 Confirm directory of the respective file to restore the configuration 3. The system will request you to reboot Compex SGX3226. Click “Yes” button to restart the switch. Figure 8.6-8 Confirmation for restarting the switch 4.

  • Page 85: Clear And Reset

    8.6.4 Clear and Reset By clicking this option, you will restore Compex SGX3226 to factory defaults. And you will have to re-enter all the configuration information to our network. 1. Click on “Clear and Reset” button. The system will prompt you to choose whether you want to reset the configuration data.

  • Page 86: Message Window

    Chapter 8 Using SYSTEM TOOLS Menu Message Window This window will list out the action/s taken while doing configuring. It helps you to dig out the history of various action/s. Figure 8.7-1 Listing of actions To save all your actions, click on “SaveAs” button. The system will prompt you save your file in your preference location.

  • Page 87: Reboot Switch

    Chapter 8 Using SYSTEM TOOLS Menu Reboot Switch Rebooting of Compex SGX3226 is required after changes are made in the configuration or setting. Figure 8.8-1 Rebooting Compex SGX3226 4. Click “Yes” to reboot the switch. The system will prompt you to logon again after 30 seconds to see the effect: Figure 8.8-2...

  • Page 88: Logout

    IP address, which you have assigned to the switch. Figure 8.9-1 Logon to the system if amendments still needed NOTE If you changed a new IP Address for Compex SGX3226, the system will NOT automatically changed to the new IP address after you click on the “Logon” button.

  • Page 89: Chapter 9 Using Help Menu

    Using HELP Menu Technical Support For more information on technical support, click on “Technical Support” in the HELP menu. Here, you can refer to the respective technical group supported by Compex in the different countries as shown below: Figure 9.1-1...

  • Page 90: Chapter 10 Application On Virtual Lan

    Chapter 10 Application on Virtual LAN Chapter 10 Application on Virtual LAN 10.1 Description on Untagged VLAN In an untagged VLAN application, you can assign a group of ports within a switch as members of a specific VLAN. Data traffic would be confined within the member ports. In this way, devices connected with the switch can be partitioned into distinct groups each corresponds to a different VLAN.

  • Page 91: Working Examples On Untagged Vlan Using Web-Based Interface

    Chapter 10 Application on Virtual LAN 10.2 Working Examples on Untagged VLAN using Web-based Interface This section gives you a better understanding on how an Untagged Virtual LAN is being set up using the Web-based Interface. You may follow the procedures stated below: 10.2.1 Hardware Setup for Networking There are two VLANs, namely VLAN A and VLAN B in this network.

  • Page 92: Configuration For Switch 1

    Chapter 10 Application on Virtual LAN 10.2.2 Configuration for Switch 1 VLAN A 1. Open a browser and key in the IP address for Switch 1, such as 192.168.100.128. 2. Go to VLAN Config option and enabled the Status at Group 2. 3.

  • Page 93: Configuration For Switch 2

    Chapter 10 Application on Virtual LAN 10.2.3 Configuration for Switch 2 VLAN A 1. It is recommended to open another browser and key in the IP address for Switch 2, such as 192.168.100.141. 2. Go to VLAN Config option and enabled the Status at Group 2. 3.
  • Page 94 Chapter 10 Application on Virtual LAN Figure 10.2-2 Untagged VLAN setting for Switch 2 Now, you can use another network cable to connect Port 26 of Switch 1 to Port 26 of Switch 2.

  • Page 95: Description On Tagged Vlan

    Chapter 10 Application on Virtual LAN 10.3 Description on Tagged VLAN 10.3.1 Shared Uplink Connection In a tagged VLAN application, you still can assign specific ports within a switch to be a VLAN group. In addition, the data transferred within the VLAN group is tagged with an ID as specified with the 802.3Q Tagged VLAN standard.

  • Page 96: Working Examples On Tagged Vlan Using Web-Based Interface

    Chapter 10 Application on Virtual LAN 10.4 Working Examples on Tagged VLAN using Web-based Interface The setting up of Tagged Virtual LAN will be discussed in this section using Web-based Interface. You may follow the procedures stated below: 10.4.1 Hardware Setup for Networking Two tagged VLANs - VLAN C and VLAN D are created in the physical network.

  • Page 97: Configuration For Switch 1

    Chapter 10 Application on Virtual LAN 10.4.2 Configuration for Switch 1 VLAN C 1. Open a browser and key in the IP address for Switch 1, such as 192.168.100.128. 2. Go to VLAN Config option and enabled the Status at Group 2. 3.

  • Page 98: Configuration For Switch 2

    Chapter 10 Application on Virtual LAN 10.4.3 Configuration for Switch 2 VLAN C 1. Open another browser and key in the IP address for Switch 2, such as 192.168.100.141. 2. Go to VLAN Config option and enabled the Status at Group 2. 3.
  • Page 99 Chapter 10 Application on Virtual LAN Figure 10.4-2 Tagged VLAN setting for Switch 2...

  • Page 100: Tagged Vlan With Legacy (Untagged) Vlan Support

    VLAN. To accommodate such devices, tagged VLANs are normally inapplicable. However, Compex SGX3226 has provision for legacy device support. It allows an untagged VLAN or device to join the tagged VLAN while work together as in a tagged VLAN application.

  • Page 101: Legacy Devices Support

    Chapter 10 Application on Virtual LAN 10.5.2 Legacy Devices Support With the legacy support, the untagged example (Fig 10.1-1) now can be configured as two tagged VLANs with two ports less. The two connections now share one connection between the two switches. The tagged VLAN effectively connects all untagged devices. Figure 10.5-2 Legacy Devices Support...

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