Linksys SLM224G2 User Manual

Linksys SLM224G2 User Manual

24-port 10/100 + 2-port 10/100/1000 gigabit advanced smart switch with 2 combo sfps
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USER GUIDE
BUSINESS SERIES
24-Port 10/100 + 2-Port
10/100/1000 Gigabit
Advanced Smart Switch
with 2 Combo SFPs
SLM224G2
Model:

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  • Page 1 USER GUIDE BUSINESS SERIES 24-Port 10/100 + 2-Port 10/100/1000 Gigabit Advanced Smart Switch with 2 Combo SFPs SLM224G2 Model:...
  • Page 2: About This Guide

    GNU General Public License or other open-source software licenses. Upon request, open-source software Icon Descriptions source code is available at cost from Linksys for at least three years from the product purchase date. While reading through the User Guide you may encounter various icons designed to call attention to a specific item.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: Product Overview Front Panel..........2 Back Panel .
  • Page 4 Table of Contents Statistics > RMON Alarm ........18 Statistics >...
  • Page 5 Table of Contents Admin > Flash Logs .........38 Appendix A: About Gigabit Ethernet and Fiber Optic Cabling Gigabit Ethernet .
  • Page 6: Chapter 1: Introduction

    Introduction Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Introduction Thank you for choosing the 24-Port 10/100 + 2-Port 10/100/1000 Gigabit Advanced Smart Switch with 2 Combo SFPs. The 24-Port 10/100 + 2-Port 10/100/1000 Gigabit Advanced Smart Switch brings a whole new level of intelligence and security to the network infrastructure at a cost effective price.
  • Page 7: Chapter 2: Product Overview

    Product Overview Chapter 2 Chapter 2: Ethernet G1-G2 The Switch is equipped with two Gigabit RJ-45 ports that are shared with Product Overview two miniGBIC ports. If a Gigabit miniGBIC port is being used, the associated RJ-45 port (Gigabit 1 or Gigabit 2) cannot be used.
  • Page 8: Back Panel

    Product Overview Chapter 2 Back Panel The console and power ports are located on the back panel of the Switch. Back Panel Power The Power port is where you will connect the AC power. Console The Switch is equipped with a serial port labeled Console (located on the back of the switch) that allows you to connect to a computer’s serial port (for configuration...
  • Page 9: Chapter 3: Installation

    Category 5e (enhanced Category 5) or Category 6 cable should be used. The Category 5e specification includes test parameters that are only recommendations for Category 5. Therefore, the first SLM224G2 24-Port 10/100 + 2-Port Gigabit Advanced Smart Switch Gigabit 1/ Gigabit 2/...
  • Page 10: Desktop Placement

    Installation Chapter  Desktop Placement Attach the rubber feet to the recessed areas on the • bottom of the Switch. • Place the Switch on a desktop near an AC power source. • Keep enough ventilation space for the switch and Attaching the Brackets check the environmental restrictions mentioned in the Specifications Appendix as you are placing the Switch.
  • Page 11: Uplinking The Switch

    Installation Chapter  Power on the devices connected to the Switch. Each active port’s corresponding LED will light up on the Switch. Uplinking the Switch To uplink the Switch, connect one end of a Cat 5 (or better) Ethernet network cable into one of the gigabit ports, and then connect the other end of the cable into the peripheral device’s uplink port.
  • Page 12: Chapter 4: Configuration Using The Console Interface

    Select Programs > Accessories > Communications > HyperTerminal. Start > Programs > Accessories > Communications > HyperTerminal Enter a name for this connection. In the example, the name of the connection is SLM224G2. Select an icon for the application, then click OK. HyperTerminal Properties Screen Login When you finish configuring the HyperTerminal, the Login screen appears.
  • Page 13: Configuring The Switch Through The Console Interface

    Configuration Using the Console Interface Chapter 4 Network Configure the static IP address information: Syntax: network <ip_address> <subnet_mask> <gateway> DHCP Enable or disable DHCP client for the Switch’s IP configuration: Syntax: network dhcp [enable | disable] Mgmt-VLAN Configure the Management VLAN: Syntax: network mgmt-vlan <vid>...
  • Page 14 Configuration Using the Console Interface Chapter 4 System Displays system information including the Partial List of Time Zone Values boot version, device name, hardware version, firmware Value Time Zone version, build date, and system up time. International Date Line West Syntax: show system Midway Island, Samoa Port Statistics...
  • Page 15: Chapter 5: Advanced Configuration

    Advanced Configuration Chapter  Chapter : Advanced Configuration Open your web browser and enter http://12.18.1.24 into the address field. Press the Enter key and the Password screen will appear. Address Bar Setup > Summary NOTE: The default IP address is 12.18.1.24. Device Name Displays the name for the Switch.
  • Page 16: Setup > Time

    Advanced Configuration Chapter  Web Admin Timeout can be attached to a port belonging to any VLAN, as long as that VLAN has been assigned an IP address. Enable Web Admin Timeout (Web/Console) When this IP Address Address of the VLAN interface that is allowed option is enabled, the admin will be logged out of the management access.
  • Page 17: Port Management

    Advanced Configuration Chapter  The seconds is entered here. • Use Browser Time This option allows you to set time by using the local host’s time settings. Time Zone Time Zone Set the time zone by selecting it from the drop-down menu.
  • Page 18: Port Management > Link Aggregation

    Advanced Configuration Chapter  autonegotiation is disabled, you must specify the speed, Port Member Displays the ports that are members of the mode, and flow control settings. Autonegotiation is selected LAG. enabled by default. Link Status Displays the status of the link. Speed/Duplex Displays the connection speed/duplex.
  • Page 19: Vlan Management

    Advanced Configuration Chapter  VLAN Management > Create VLAN Port Indicates the port number to which admin key and priority value are assigned. Create VLAN Priority Displays the LACP priority value for the port. Admin Key A channel will only be formed between ports having the same admin key.
  • Page 20: Vlan Management > Ports To Vlan

    Advanced Configuration Chapter  VLAN Management > VLAN to Ports PVID (Port VLAN Identifier) VLAN ID assigned to untagged frames received on the interface. (Default: 1) Protected Port Click the check box to indicate the selected ports as protected ports. Ports in the same VLAN can forward traffic to each other.
  • Page 21: Statistics > Rmon Statistics

    Advanced Configuration Chapter  Statistics > RMON Statistics Statistics > RMON History History Control Index Select a specific index entry and Statistics > RMON Statistics then view the historical data To view the interface statistics for a port, click on Source History Table Displays statistics for each sample index.
  • Page 22: Statistics > Rmon Events

    Advanced Configuration Chapter  History Statistics Table frame bits, but includes FCS octets that had either a bad Frame Check Sequence (FCS) with an integral number of octets (FCS Error) or a bad FCS with a non-integral octets (Alignment Error) number. The field range to detect jabbers is between 20 ms and 150 ms.
  • Page 23: Statistics > Rmon Event Log

    Advanced Configuration Chapter  Indicates that the event is a log entry. • SNMP Trap Indicates that the event is a SNMP trap. • Log and Trap Indicates that the event is both a log • entry and a trap. Community Enters the community to which the event belongs to.
  • Page 24: Statistics > 802.1X Statistics

    Advanced Configuration Chapter  Security Click Save Settings to save the changes. Statistics > 802.1X Statistics Security > RADIUS Settings The 802.1X Statistics screen contains information about Remote Authorization Dial-In User Service (RADIUS) EAP packets received on a specific port. servers provide additional security for networks.
  • Page 25: Security > 802.1X Settings

    Advanced Configuration Chapter  Security > 802.1X Settings with its credentials, such as a password or certificate. The RADIUS server verifies the client credentials and responds with an accept or reject packet. If authentication is successful, the Switch allows the client to access the network.
  • Page 26: Security > Management Access List

    Advanced Configuration Chapter  Security > Management Access List Security > Storm Control Management Access List specifies which Source IP addresses can manage the device. Security > Storm Control Apply Settings to all ports Click the check box to apply Security >...
  • Page 27: Qos

    Advanced Configuration Chapter  is unknown to the system), the protection mechanism is Static MAC Address Enters the Static Security MAC invoked, and can provide various options. Address that you would like to add. Network traffic is usually unpredictable, and the only basic assurance that can be offered is best effort traffic delivery.
  • Page 28: Qos > Queue Settings

    Advanced Configuration Chapter  QoS > CoS Settings QoS > Queue Settings The priority levels recommended in the IEEE 802.1p Scheduling Method standard for various network applications are shown in the following table. However, you can map the priority levels You can set the Switch to service the queues based on to the Switch’s output queues in any way that benefits a strict rule that requires all traffic in a higher priority...
  • Page 29: Qos > Advanced Mode

    Advanced Configuration Chapter  Change Priority DSCP Based QoS Port Indicates the port from pull-down window that you would like to map to a specific priority. Priority Indicates the priority from the pull-down window you would like to map to a specific port. Click Save Settings to save the changes.
  • Page 30: Qos > Bandwidth

    Advanced Configuration Chapter  QoS > Bandwidth Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP detects and uses network topologies that allow a faster STP convergence This function allows the network manager to control the without creating forwarding loops. maximum rate for traffic transmitted or received on an interface.
  • Page 31 Advanced Configuration Chapter  RSTP Port Settings Edit RSTP Port Settings Port Displays the port number. Participate Indicates the port is not participating in the Spanning Tree. Cost Displays the cost path between devices. Priority Displays the priority value of the port. Port Fast Indicates if the port has been designated as a port fast port.
  • Page 32: Spanning Tree > Mstp Properties

    Advanced Configuration Chapter  Spanning Tree > MSTP Properties Bridge Setting Max Age (-40 sec) Specifies the device Maximum Age When using STP or RSTP, it may be difficult to maintain Time. The Maximum Age Time indicates the amount of time a stable path between all VLAN members.
  • Page 33: Spanning Tree > Mstp Instance Settings

    Advanced Configuration Chapter  Force Point-to-Point Link Mode Indicates if a point- to-point links are established, or permits the device to establish a point-to-point link. The possible field values are: • Auto Point-to-point links are established by the device automatically. •...
  • Page 34: Spanning Tree > Mstp Interface Settings

    Advanced Configuration Chapter  Spanning Tree > MSTP Interface Settings Alternate Provides an alternate path to the root • switch from the root interface. Network Administrator can assign MSTP Interface settings • Backup Provides a backup path to the designated using the MSTP Interface Settings screen.
  • Page 35: Multicast > Igmp Snooping

    Advanced Configuration Chapter  Multicast > IGMP Snooping Multicast > IGMP Snooping > Dynamic Router Port Information Dynamic Router Port Multicast > IGMP Snooping VLAN ID Displays the VLAN ID Enable IGMP Snooping Enables IGMP Snooping Dynamic Port(s) Displays the port(s) that can receive the Router Ports Click the check box under each port to IGMP query traffic.
  • Page 36: Multicast > Static Multicast

    Advanced Configuration Chapter  Multicast > Static Multicast as well as to monitor them to evaluate performance or detect potential problems. The Static Multicast group allows you add or delete The Switch can be configured to accept management multicast addresses in the Layer 2 address table. commands from Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) applications.
  • Page 37: Snmp > Group Membership

    Advanced Configuration Chapter  Group ID Select the Group ID number you would like to configure from the pull-down window. Create New Group Use this button to create a new SNMP group. Group ID Displays the group ID to which access control rules is applied.
  • Page 38: Snmp > Communities

    Advanced Configuration Chapter  SNMP > Communities SNMP > Notification Settings SNMP > Communities SNMP > Notification Settings Community ID Select the Community ID number you Trap Station ID Select the Trap Station ID number you would like to configure from the pull-down window. would like to configure from the pull-down window.
  • Page 39: Admin

    Advanced Configuration Chapter  Community String Indicates the community string of the SNMP Trap Station. Boot Up Trap Enables or disables the Boot Up Trap. Link Change Trap Enables or disables the Link Change Trap. Trap Version Indicates the trap version. Admin The Admin tab provides access to system administration settings and tools.
  • Page 40: Admin > Mac Address Table

    Advanced Configuration Chapter  Admin > Logging VLAN ID Indicates the VLAN ID associated with the static MAC address. The system allows you to enable or disable event logging, Port ID Indicates the port associated with the static MAC and specify which even levels are logged to RAM or flash address.
  • Page 41: Admin > Port Mirroring

    Advanced Configuration Chapter  Admin > Port Mirroring The cable test results for each port are displayed in the table. You can mirror traffic from any source port to a target port Admin > Save Configuration for real-time analysis. The Switch supports only one mirror session.
  • Page 42: Admin > Firmware Upgrade

    Advanced Configuration Chapter  Backup To backup the Switch configuration via TFTP, Backup Defines the screen functionality as a Firmware enter the TFTP server address. backup. • TFTP Server Specifies the TFTP Server IP Address to TFTP Server Specifies the TFTP Server IP Address from which the Configuration file will be saved.
  • Page 43: Admin > Server Logs

    Advanced Configuration Chapter  Enter the Host IP Address of the device you want to ping, Time Displays the time at which the log was generated then click Ping. Message Displays the log message text. Admin > Server Logs Admin > Flash Logs Allows you configure the logging of messages that are The Flash Log screen contains information about log sent to remote Syslog servers.
  • Page 44: Appendix A: About Gigabit Ethernet And Fiber Optic Cabling

    In Europe, the round ST connector is more prevalent. For Gigabit Ethernet, you must use the Linksys MGBT1, MGBSX1, or MGBLH1 miniGBIC modules with the Linksys Gigabit Switches. The MGBSX1 and the MGBLH1 require fiber cabling with LC connectors, and the MGBT1 requires a Category 5e Ethernet cable with an RJ-45 connector.
  • Page 45: Appendix B: Glossary

    WEB: For additional terms, please visit the Browser An application program that provides a way to glossary at www.linksys.com/glossary look at and interact with all the information on the World Wide Web. Access Mode Specifies the method by which user access Bridge A device that connect two networks.
  • Page 46 Glossary Appendix B CoS (Class of Service) The 802.1p priority scheme. CoS Full Duplex The ability of a networking device to receive provides a method for tagging packets with priority and transmit data simultaneously. information. A CoS value between 0-7 is added to the GARP (General Attributes...
  • Page 47 Glossary Appendix B MAC (Media Access Control) Address The unique RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial-In User address that a manufacturer assigns to each networking Service) A protocol that uses an authentication server to device. control network access. Mask A filter that includes or excludes certain values, for RJ-4 (Registered Jack-4) An Ethernet connector that example parts of an IP address.
  • Page 48 Glossary Appendix B TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) A network protocol for transmitting data that requires acknowledgement from the recipient of data sent. TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) A set of instructions PCs use to communicate over a network. Telnet A user command and TCP/IP protocol used for accessing remote PCs.
  • Page 49: Appendix C: Specifications

    Specifications RMON Embedded Remote Monitoring (RMON) software agent supports four RMON groups Specifications (history, statistics, alarms, and Model SLM224G2 events) for enhanced traffic management, monitoring, and Ports 24 RJ-45 connectors for analysis. 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX, 2 combo ports with RJ-45 Firmware Upgrade...
  • Page 50 Specifications Appendix C multicast groups. Priority levels 4 Hardware queues Scheduling Priority Queueing and Weighted Round Robin (WRR) Class of Service Port-based 802.1p VLAN priority based IPv4/v6 IP Precedence/DSCP based Diffserv Rate Limiting Ingress rate limiting Egress rate control Standards 802.3 10BASE-T Ethernet, 802.3u 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet, 802.3ab 1000BASE-T...
  • Page 51: Appendix D: Warranty Information

    OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT (INCLUDING ANY SOFTWARE), EVEN Linksys warrants to You that, for a period of five years IF LINKSYS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF (the "Warranty Period"), your Linksys Product will be SUCH DAMAGES.
  • Page 52: Appendix E: Regulatory Information

    Warranty and Regulatory Information Appendix E Industry Canada Statement Appendix E: Regulatory Information This device complies with Industry Canada ICES-003 rule. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: FCC Statement This device may not cause interference and This device must accept any interference, including This product has been tested and complies with the interference that may cause undesired operation of specifications for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part...
  • Page 53: User Information For Consumer Products Covered By Eu Directive 2002/96/Ec On Waste Electric And Electronic Equipment (Weee)

    úřady. Správná likvidace a recyklace pomáhá předcházet Linksys products. Consumers are required to comply with potenciálním negativním dopadům na životní prostředí a lidské this notice for all electronic products bearing the following zdraví.
  • Page 54 Warranty and Regulatory Information Appendix E Eesti (Estonian) - Keskkonnaalane informatsioon Français (French) - Informations environnementales Euroopa Liidus asuvatele klientidele pour les clients de l’Union européenne Euroopa Liidu direktiivi 2002/96/EÜ nõuete kohaselt on La directive européenne 2002/96/CE exige que l’équipement seadmeid, millel on tootel või pakendil käesolev sümbol sur lequel est apposé...
  • Page 55 Warranty and Regulatory Information Appendix E Lietuvškai (Lithuanian) - Aplinkosaugos informacija, Nederlands (Dutch) - Milieu-informatie voor klanten skirta Europos Sąjungos vartotojams in de Europese Unie Europos direktyva 2002/96/EC numato, kad įrangos, kuri ir De Europese Richtlijn 2002/96/EC schrijft voor dat apparatuur die kurios pakuotė...
  • Page 56 WEB: For additional information, please visit informácie o likvidácii starého zariadenia, obráťte sa, prosím, na www.linksys.com miestne orgány, organizácie zaoberajúce sa likvidáciou odpadov alebo obchod, v ktorom ste si produkt zakúpili. 24-Port 10/100 + 2-Port 10/100/1000 Gigabit Advanced Smart Switch with 2 Combo SFPs...
  • Page 57: Appendix F: Contact Information

    Contact Information Appendix F Appendix F: Contact Information Linksys Contact Information Website http://www.linksys.com E-Mail support@linksys.com FTP Site ftp.linksys.com Advice Line 800-546-5797 (LINKSYS) Support 800-326-7114 RMA (Return Merchandise 949-823-3000 Authorization) 949-823-3002 NOTE: Details on warranty and RMA issues can be found in the Warranty and Regulatory Information section of this Guide.

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