Cascade Mode - Allied Telesis TQ6000 GEN2 Installation Manual

Cascade Mode

Note
Do not enable and cable the LAN2 port until after you have
configured the other network device for the static LAG.
The LAN2 port also has a Cascade mode. The mode allows you to use the
port to connect another device to your network. The device can be an end
node such as a printer or computer, as shown in Figure 7.
To Network Core
Figure 7. LAN2 Port in Cascade Mode with an End Node
It can also be a networking device such as a switch, router, or media
converter. Refer to Figure 8.
To Network Core
Figure 8. LAN2 Port in Cascade Mode with a Networking Device
Here are the Cascade mode guidelines:
The Cascade mode requires firmware version 6.0.1-2.1 or later.
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You set the Cascade mode with the on-board web browser

management interface.
The Cascade mode is not supported with Vista Manager EX and
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the AWC plug-in.
Do not connect both LAN1 and LAN2 ports to the same network

device when the LAN2 port is in the Cascade mode.
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