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NETGEAR, Inc.
4500 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA
202-10231-01
November 2006

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  • Page 1 FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA 202-10231-01 November 2006...

  • Page 2: Statement Of Conditions

    In the interest of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this document without notice. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein.

  • Page 3: Regulatory Compliance Information

    Hereby, NETGEAR Inc., declares that this Radiolan is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Español Por medio de la presente NETGEAR Inc. declara que el Radiolan cumple con los [Spanish] requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE.
  • Page 4 [Swedish] väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv 1999/5/EG. Íslenska Hér með lýsir NETGEAR Inc. yfir því að Radiolan er í samræmi við grunnkröfur og aðrar [Icelandic] kröfur, sem gerðar eru í tilskipun 1999/5/EC. Norsk NETGEAR Inc. erklærer herved at utstyret Radiolan er i samsvar med de [Norwegian] grunnleggende krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF.
  • Page 5 FCC Declaration Of Conformity We NETGEAR, Inc., 4500 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara, CA 95054, declare under our sole responsibility that the model FS728TP Prosafe 24 10/100 Smart Switch with 4 Gigabit ports and PoE complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules.
  • Page 6 v2.0, November 2006...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Main Screen > Switch Setting > Exit ...3-9 Chapter 4 Software Upgrade Procedure Chapter 5 Configuring the Device Using Your Browser Getting Started ...5-2 Opening the NETGEAR FS728TP Web Interface ...5-2 Understanding the Web Interface ...5-3 v2.0, November 2006 Contents...
  • Page 8 Device Management Buttons ...5-5 Resetting the System ...5-6 Defining Device Information ...5-7 Viewing the Device Zoom View ...5-8 Viewing the Device Information ...5-9 Configuring System Time ...5-10 Configuring Device Security ...5-13 Defining Port Authentication Properties ...5-14 Defining Port Authentication ...5-16 Viewing EAP Statistics ...5-19 Enabling Storm Control ...5-21 ACL Overview ...5-24...
  • Page 9 Configuring Static Addresses ...5-78 Defining Dynamic Addresses ...5-80 Configuring the Spanning Tree Protocol ...5-82 Configuring Quality of Service ...5-87 Defining General QoS Settings ...5-88 Defining QoS Queues ...5-90 Configuring Bandwidth Settings ...5-91 Mapping CoS to Queues ...5-94 Mapping DSCP Values to Queues ...5-95 Configuring SNMP Security ...5-96 Defining the Engine ID ...5-97 Defining SNMP Users ...5-98...
  • Page 10 Defining RMON Alarms ...5-150 Resetting to Factory Default Values ...5-154 v2.0, November 2006...

  • Page 11: About This Manual

    The NETGEAR ® FS728TP Smart Switch Reference Manual describes how to install, configure and troubleshoot the FS728TP Prosafe 24 10/100 Smart Switch with 4 Gigabit ports and PoE. The information in this manual is intended for readers with intermediate computer and Internet skills.

  • Page 12: How To Use This Manual

    • button to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. online knowledge base for the product model. • Links to PDF versions of the full manual and individual chapters.
  • Page 13 – Your computer must have the free Adobe Acrobat reader installed in order to view and print PDF files. The Acrobat reader is available on the Adobe Web site at http://www.adobe.com. – Click the print icon in the upper left of the window. Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of paper, you can save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature.

  • Page 14: Switch Management Overview Chapter

    This PoE capable Smart Switch, the FS728TP, provides power and data using built-in IEEE 802.3af PoE on all 24 ports. The NETGEAR FS728TP family of 10/100 Mbps Port Smart Fast Ethernet Switches with Gigabit Ports contains software for viewing, changing, and monitoring the device. This management software is not required for the switch to work.
  • Page 15 After you power-up the switch for the first time, you can configure it using a utility program called SmartWizard Discovery or a Web browser. Please refer to the screenshots in the following pages for Smartwizard Discovery and Web Management GUI appearance. Each of these management methods has advantages.

  • Page 16: Getting Started

    Chapter 2 Getting Started This chapter walks you through the steps to start managing your FS728TP switch. This chapter covers how to get started in a network with a DHCP server (most common) as well as in a network that does not have a DHCP server.
  • Page 17 FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual Figure 2-1 6. Select your switch by clicking on it. Then click on Web Access, see Figure 2-2. Getting Started v3.0, November 2006...
  • Page 18 FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual Figure 2-2 7. Start managing your switch via your web browser. The default password is password. For a detailed description on web management, please refer to Configuring the Device Using Your Browser . v3.0, November 2006...

  • Page 19: Network Without Dhcp Server

    DHCP server. 1. Connect the FS728TP switch to your existing network. 2. Power on the FS728TP switch by plugging in a power cord. 3. Install the Smartwizard Discovery program on your computer 4. Start Smartwizard Discovery. (Chapter 3 has detailed instructions on the Smartwizard Discovery) 5.
  • Page 20 8. The default IP address is set as 192.168.0.239 with subnet mask ????. If you want different values, enter your IP address, gateway address and subnet mask values, and then type your password and click Set. Please make sure your PC and FS728TP switch are in the same subnet (See Figure 2-4).
  • Page 21 FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual Figure 2-5 Getting Started v3.0, November 2006...

  • Page 22: Smartwizard Discovery Program

    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual The Smartwizard Discovery program is a user-friendly, easy to install tool. Using this program, you can view and configure all the FS728TP Smart Switches in your network. The installation of the Smartwizard Discovery is as follows: 1.
  • Page 23 FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual Figure 3-1 Smartwizard Discovery Program v2.0, November 2006...

  • Page 24: Main Screen > Device List > Discover

    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual Main Screen > Device List > Discover The Smartwizard Discovery can discover all switches currently active on the network. Click Discover to view the following switch information of any listed switch: • MAC Address •...

  • Page 25: Main Screen: Device List > Discover

    Main Screen: Device List > Discover By double-clicking a listed switch, you can open the Web management for that switch. Alternatively, you can select a switch by clicking on it once, and then clicking Web Access. For more information on Web management, see Chapter 5.

  • Page 26: Main Screen > Switch Setting > Configuration Setting

    The field can contain any combination of letters and numbers. • Location – Provides a user-defined field is to help you keep track of where this switch is. It can contain any combination of letters and numbers. •...

  • Page 27: Main Screen > Device Setting > Configuration Setting > Cancel

    Main Screen > Device Setting > Configuration Setting > Cancel Click Cancel to abort the above settings. Main Screen> > Switch Setting> > Password Change 1. Click Password Change from the Switch Setting chapter. The following screen appears as shown in Figure 3-4. Figure 3-4 •...

  • Page 28: Main Screen > Switch Setting > Web Access

    Main Screen > Switch Setting > Web Access Figure 3-5 3. Select a listed switch from the Device List chapter. Then click Web Access from the Switch Setting, see Figure 3-2. 4. Enter the default password and click Log in. For more on Web management, see Chapter 5 Smartwizard Discovery Program v2.0, November 2006...

  • Page 29: Main Screen > Switch Setting > Firmware Upgrade

    Main Screen > Switch Setting > Firmware Upgrade 1. Click Firmware Upgrade from the Switch Settings chapter. The following screen opens: Figure 3-6 • Product Name - Displays the Product Name. • Product IP Address - Displays the product configured IP address.

  • Page 30: Main Screen > Switch Setting > Exit

    Upgrade State - Shows upgrading in progress. 2. Click Start Upgrade to start upgrading. Main Screen > Switch Setting > Exit 1. Click Exit from the Switch Setting chapter to close the Smartwizard Discovery program. Smartwizard Discovery Program v2.0, November 2006...

  • Page 31: Firmware Upgrade Procedure

    The upgrade procedure is as follows: 1. Save the new firmware image to your computer. 2. Start the Smartwizard Discovery program. 3. Select your switch by clicking on it. Then click on Firmware Upgrade, see Figure 4-7. Figure 4-7 Firmware Upgrade Procedure...
  • Page 32 Reference Manual for the FS728TP Smart Switch Figure 4-8 4. Enter the location of the new firmware image in the Firmware path below Firmware setting. Alternatively, you can click Browse to locate the file. Enter following path, address}/{file name}. 5. Enter Password, click Apply and click Start Upgrade to download the new firmware file in non-volatile memory.
  • Page 33 FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual Figure 4-9 Once the system finishes the firmware upgrade process, the switch automatically reboots. Smartwizard Discovery determines the success of the upgrade process based on the success of the system reboot. Firmware Upgrade Procedure...

  • Page 34: Configuring The Device Using Your Browser

    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual Configuring the Device Using Your Browser This chapter contains information for configuring the device using your web browser and includes the following topics: • Getting Started • Resetting the System • Defining Device Information •...

  • Page 35: Getting Started

    • Using the NETGEAR Web Management System Buttons Opening the NETGEAR FS728TP Web Interface The NETGEAR FS728TP switch web interface can be accessed from any PC with a web browser. To start the NETGEAR application: 1. Open a web browser.

  • Page 36: Understanding The Web Interface

    The NETGEAR FS728TP web interface contains the following views: • Navigation Pane – Located on the left side of the NETGEAR FS728TP web interface. The Navigation Pane provides an expandable Navigation Pane of the features and their component. The Navigation Pane is marked as 1 in Navigation Pane.
  • Page 37 NETGEAR browser. • Device Management Buttons – Provide an explanation of the management buttons in the NETGEAR FS728TP Switch, including the Add, Delete, Query, and Apply Changes buttons. Information Buttons The NETGEAR FS728TP Switch web browser contains the following information buttons: Table 5-1.

  • Page 38: Device Management Buttons

    Device Management Buttons The NETGEAR FS728TP Switch web browser GUI management buttons allow network managers to easily configure the device from remote locations. The NETGEAR FS728TP Switch web browser GUI contains the following management buttons: Table 5-2. Device Management Buttons...

  • Page 39: Resetting The System

    Configuration changes that are not saved are lost. To open the Reset Page: Click Firmware > Reset. The Reset Page opens: Figure 5-13 The Reset Page contains the following field: 2. Click . The device is reset. Configuring the Device Using Your Browser FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual v2.0, November 2006...

  • Page 40: Defining Device Information

    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual Defining Device Information This section contains the following topics: • Viewing the Device Zoom View • Viewing the Device Information • Configuring System Time Configuring the Device Using Your Browser v2.0, November 2006...

  • Page 41: Viewing The Device Zoom View

    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual Viewing the Device Zoom View The Zoom Page provides a graphic representation of the device, including the port and LED statuses. 1. Click System > Zoom. The Zoom Page opens: Figure 5-14 Configuring the Device Using Your Browser...

  • Page 42: Viewing The Device Information

    The contains parameters for configuring general device information, including the system name, location, contact, System Object ID, System Up Time and Base MAC Addresses, and both software and hardware versions. 1. Click System > Switch Status. The Switch Status Page opens: Figure 5-15 The Switch Status Page contains the following fields: –...

  • Page 43: Configuring System Time

    SNTP clock. If the system time is kept using an external SNTP clock, and the external SNTP clock fails, the system time reverts to the local hardware clock. 1. Click Switch > Time. The Time Page opens: Configuring the Device Using Your Browser FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual v2.0, November 2006...
  • Page 44 FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual Figure 5-16 The Time Page contains the following fields: – Clock Source – Indicates the source used to set the system clock. The possible field values are: – Local Settings – Indicates that the system time is set locally.
  • Page 45 Delete – Removes the currently configured SNTP server. 2. Define the relevant fields. 3. Click . The Time parameters are defined. Configuring the Device Using Your Browser FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual v2.0, November 2006 The Secondary SNTP 5-12...

  • Page 46: Configuring Device Security

    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual Configuring Device Security This section contains information for managing both storm control and port security and includes the following topics: • Defining Port Authentication Properties • Viewing EAP Statistics • Enabling Storm Control •...

  • Page 47: Defining Port Authentication Properties

    The Port Authentication Properties Page allows network managers to configure network authentication parameters. In addition, Guest VLANs are enabled from the Properties Page. To define the port authentication properties: 1. Click Switch > Security > Port Authentication > Properties. The Port Authentication Properties Page opens: Figure 5-17 The Port Authentication Properties Page contains the following fields: –...
  • Page 48 FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual – RADIUS, None – Provides port authentication, first using the RADIUS server. If the port is not authenticated, then no authentication method is used, and the session is permitted. – Guest VLAN Status – Specifies whether the Guest VLAN is enabled on the device. The possible field values are: –...

  • Page 49: Defining Port Authentication

    Defining Port Authentication The Port Authentication Page allows network managers to configure port-based authentication global parameters. To define the port-based authentication global properties: 1. Click Switch > Security > Port Authentication > Port Authentication. The Port Authentication Page opens: Figure 5-18 The Port Authentication Page contains the following fields: –...
  • Page 50 FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual – Auto – Indicates that the port control is Auto and a single client has been authenticated via the port. – Current Port Control – Displays the current port authorization state. – Guest VLAN – Specifies whether the Guest VLAN is enabled on the device. The possible field values are: –...
  • Page 51 FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual 2. Click an ID. The Modify Port Authentication Page opens: Figure 5-19 3. Edit the fields. 4. Click . The port authentication settings are defined and the device is updated. Configuring the Device Using Your Browser 5-18 v2.0, November 2006...

  • Page 52: Viewing Eap Statistics

    Viewing EAP Statistics The EAP Statistics Page contains information about EAP packets received on a specific port. To view the EAP Statistics: 1. Click Switch > Security > Port Authentication > EAP Statistics. The EAP Statistics Page opens: Figure 5-20 The EAP Statistics Page contains the following fields: –...
  • Page 53 Last Frame Version – Indicates the protocol version number attached to the most recently received EAPOL frame. – Last Frame Source – Indicates the source MAC address attached to the most recently received EAPOL frame. Configuring the Device Using Your Browser FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual v2.0, November 2006 5-20...

  • Page 54: Enabling Storm Control

    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual Enabling Storm Control Storm control limits the amount of Multicast and Broadcast frames accepted and forwarded by the device. When Layer 2 frames are forwarded, Broadcast, and Multicast frames are flooded to all ports on the relevant VLAN. This occupies bandwidth and loads all nodes on all ports.
  • Page 55 The Storm Control Page provides fields for configuring broadcast storm control. To enable storm control: 1. Click Switch > Security > Traffic > Storm Control. The Storm Control Page opens: Figure 5-21 The Storm Control Page contains the following fields: –...
  • Page 56 FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual – Unknown Unicast, Multicast & Broadcast – Counts Unicast, Multicast, and Broadcast traffic. – Multicast & Broadcast – Counts Broadcast and Multicast traffic together. – Broadcast Only – Counts only Broadcast traffic. – Broadcast Rate Threshold – Indicates the maximum rate (kilobits per second) at which unknown packets are forwarded.

  • Page 57: Acl Overview

    The Define ACLs Page allows a MAC- based ACL to be defined. ACEs can be added only if the ACL is not bound to an interface. o define MAC Based ACLs: 1. Click Switch > Security > Access Control > Define MAC ACL. The Define ACLs Page opens: Configuring the Device Using Your Browser 5-24 v2.0, November 2006...
  • Page 58 FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual Figure 5-23 The Define ACLs Page contains the following fields: – ACL Name – Displays the user-defined MAC based ACLs. – Remove ACL – Removes the ACLs. The possible field values are: – Checked – Removes the selected MAC based ACL.
  • Page 59 Delete – Deletes the rule from the ACL. The possible field values are: – Checked – Deletes the rule from the ACL. – Unchecked – Does not delete the rule from the ACL. Configuring the Device Using Your Browser FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual v2.0, November 2006 5-26...
  • Page 60 FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual 2. Click . The Add MAC Based ACL Page opens: Figure 5-24 The Add MAC Based ACL Page contains the additional fields: 3. Define the relevant fields. 4. Click . The MAC based ACL is defined, and the device is updated.

  • Page 61: Defining Access Control Lists Binding

    Defining Access Control Lists Binding To define ACL Binding: 1. Click Switch > Security > Access Control > ACL Binding. The ACL Binding Page opens: Figure 5-25 The ACL Binding Page contains the following fields: – Ports – Indicates that ports are displayed.
  • Page 62 FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual 2. Click on an Interface No. to define ACL Binding. The ACL Binding Page opens: Figure 5-26 The ACL Binding Page contains the following fields: – ACL Name – Contains a list of the MAC based ACLs, which is bound to the interface –...

  • Page 63: Port Based Security

    Locked port security also enables storing a list of MAC addresses in the configuration file. The MAC address list can be restored after the device has been reset. Disabled ports are activated from the Port Security Page. Configuring the Device Using Your Browser FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual v2.0, November 2006 5-30...
  • Page 64 FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual To define port security: 1. Click Switch > Security > Traffic > Port Security. The Port Security Page opens: Figure 5-27 The Port Security Page contains the following fields: – Interface – Displays the port or LAG name.
  • Page 65 Trap Frequency (Sec) – Indicates the frequency at which traps are sent. The field format is in seconds. The default value is 10 seconds. Configuring the Device Using Your Browser FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual v2.0, November 2006 5-32...
  • Page 66 FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual 4. Select and click an Interface. Figure 5-28 5. Modify the fields. 6. Click . The port security settings are defined and the device is updated. 5-33 Configuring the Device Using Your Browser v2.0, November 2006...

  • Page 67: Configuring Passwords

    If the TACACS+ server is unavailable, or there is no TACACS+ server on the network, then the user logs in with no authentication. The possible field values are: – Local – Authentication occurs locally. Configuring the Device Using Your Browser FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual v2.0, November 2006 5-34...
  • Page 68 FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual – RADIUS – Authentication occurs at the RADIUS server. – TACACS+ – Authentication occurs at the TACACS+ server. – None – No authentication type is applied. – Old Password – Indicates the current password used to access the system.

  • Page 69: Defining Radius Settings

    Primary Server – Defines the RADIUS Primary Server authentication fields. – Backup Server – Defines the RADIUS Backup Server authentication fields. – Host IP Address – Defines the RADIUS Server IP address. Configuring the Device Using Your Browser FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual v2.0, November 2006 5-36...
  • Page 70 FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual – Authentication Port – Identifies the authentication port. The authentication port is used to verify the RADIUS server authentication. The authenticated port default is 1812. – Number of Retries – Defines the number of transmitted requests sent to the RADIUS server before a failure occurs.

  • Page 71: Defining Tacacs+ Authentication

    The TACACS+ default parameters are user-assigned defaults. The default settings are applied to newly defined TACACS+ servers. If default values are not defined, the system defaults are applied to the new TACACS+ new servers. Configuring the Device Using Your Browser FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual v2.0, November 2006 5-38...
  • Page 72 FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual To define TACACS+ Settings: 1. Click System > Management Security > TACACS+. The TACACS+ Page opens: Figure 5-31 The TACACS+ Page contains the following fields: – Primary Server – Defines the RADIUS Primary Server authentication fields.
  • Page 73 FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual – Unchecked – Disables a single connection. 2. Define the fields. 3. Click . The TACACS+ Server is enabled, and the device is updated. Configuring the Device Using Your Browser 5-40 v2.0, November 2006...

  • Page 74: Viewing System Logs

    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual Viewing System Logs Event messages have a unique format, as per the SYSLOG RFC recommended message format for all error reporting, for example, Syslog+ local device reporting. Messages are assigned a severity code, and include a message mnemonic, which identifies the source application generating the message.

  • Page 75: Logs Configuration

    – Unchecked – Disables device logs. – Severity – Indicates the log severity and urgency level. The following are the available log severity levels: Configuring the Device Using Your Browser FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual v2.0, November 2006 5-42...
  • Page 76 FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual – Emergency – The highest warning level. If the device is down or not functioning properly, an emergency log message is saved to the specified logging location. – Alert – The second highest warning level. An alert log is saved, if there is a serious device malfunction;...

  • Page 77: Viewing The Memory Logs

    Severity – Displays the log severity. – Description – Displays the log message text. 2. Click . The Memory Logs are cleared, and the device is updated. Configuring the Device Using Your Browser FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual v2.0, November 2006 5-44...

  • Page 78: Viewing The Flash Logs

    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual Viewing the Flash Logs The Flash Logs Page contains information about log entries saved to the log file in Flash, including the time the log was generated, the log severity, and a description of the log message.

  • Page 79: Viewing Server Logs

    The field default is Local 7. The possible field values are Local 0 - Local 7. – Description – Displays the user-defined server description. Configuring the Device Using Your Browser FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual v2.0, November 2006 5-46...
  • Page 80 FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual – Minimum Severity – Indicates the minimum severity from which logs are sent to the server. For example, if Notice is selected, all logs with a severity level of Notice and higher are sent to the remote server. The default value is Informational.

  • Page 81: Configuring Power Over Ethernet

    Ethernet. The PoE Configuration Page contains system PoE information for enabling PoE on the device, monitoring the current power usage, and enabling PoE traps. Configuring the Device Using Your Browser FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual v2.0, November 2006 5-48...
  • Page 82 FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual To enable PoE on the device: 1. Click System > PoE Configuration. The PoE Configuration Page opens: Figure 5-37 The PoE Configuration Page contains the following fields: – Power Status – Indicates the online power source status. The possible field values are: –...
  • Page 83 Class 4 – Treated as Class 0. – Output Voltage – Displays the Output Voltage in watts. – Output Current (ma) – Displays the Output current in milliamps. Configuring the Device Using Your Browser FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual v2.0, November 2006 5-50...
  • Page 84 FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual – Output Power (Watt) – Indicates the Output power in watts. – Power Limit (Watt) – Indicates the power limits in watts. – Status – Indicates if the port is enabled to work on PoE. The possible field values are: –...
  • Page 85 This is the default setting. – Disable – Disables the Device Discovery protocol and stops the power supply to the device using the PoE module. Configuring the Device Using Your Browser FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual v2.0, November 2006 5-52...
  • Page 86 FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual – Priority Level – Determines the port priority if the power supply is low. The field default is low. For example, if the power supply is running at 99% usage, and port 1 is prioritized as high, but port 3 is prioritized as low, port 1 is prioritized to receive power and port 3 may be denied power.
  • Page 87 Fault – Indicates that the device has detected a fault on the powered device. For example, the powered device memory could not be read. Configuring the Device Using Your Browser FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual v2.0, November 2006 5-54...

  • Page 88: Configuring Interfaces

    Defining LAG Members Defining Port Parameters The Port Configuration Page contains fields for defining port parameters. To define port parameters: 1. Click Switch > Port Configuration. The Port Configuration Page opens: Figure 5-39 The Port Configuration Page contains the following fields: –...
  • Page 89 This is to ensure that when a hub or switch is connected to an end station, a straight through Ethernet cable can be used and the pairs will match up properly. When two hubs or switches are connected to each other or two end stations are connected to each other, a crossover cable is used to ensure that the correct pairs are connected.
  • Page 90 FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual – MDI (Media Dependent Interface) – Use for end stations. – MDIX (Media Dependent Interface with Crossover) – Use for hubs and switches. 3. Click an interface. The Modify Port Configuration Page opens: Figure 5-40...
  • Page 91 Port Type – Displays the port type. The possible field values are: – Copper – Indicates the port has a copper port connection. – Fiber – Indicates the port has a fiber optic port connection. Configuring the Device Using Your Browser FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual v2.0, November 2006 5-58...

  • Page 92: Defining Lag Members

    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual Defining LAG Members Link Aggregated Groups (LAG) optimizes port usage by linking a group of ports together to form a single LAG. Aggregating ports multiplies the bandwidth between the devices, increases port flexibility, and provides link redundancy. Ports added to a LAG lose their individual port configuration.
  • Page 93 8 LAGs, and each LAG can contain up to 8 ports. To define LAG parameters: 1. Click Switch > LAG Configuration > LAG Settings. The LAG Settings Page opens: Figure 5-41 The LAG Settings Page contains the following fields: –...
  • Page 94 FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual – 10 – Indicates the LAG is currently operating at 10 Mbps. – 100 – Indicates the LAG is currently operating at 100 Mbps. – 1000 – Indicates the LAG is currently operating at 1000 Mbps.
  • Page 95 Down – Indicates the port is currently not operating. – Reactivate Suspended LAG – Reactivates a LAG if the port has been disabled through the locked LAG security option. Configuring the Device Using Your Browser FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual v2.0, November 2006 5-62...
  • Page 96 FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual – Admin Speed – Displays the configured rate for the port. The port type determines what speed setting options are available. Port speeds can only be configured when auto negotiation is disabled. The possible field values are: –...
  • Page 97 3. Define the relevant fields. Select the ports to be assigned to the LAG. 5. Click . The LAG membership settings are saved and the device is updated. Configuring the Device Using Your Browser FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual v2.0, November 2006 5-64...

  • Page 98: Viewing Lag Membership

    Viewing LAG Membership The LAG Membership Page allows network managers to assign ports LAGs. To assign ports to LAGs: 1. Click Switch > LAG Configuration > LAG Membership. The LAG Membership Page opens: Figure 5-43 The LAG Membership Page contains the following fields: –...
  • Page 99 2. Click a LAG. The Modify LAG Settings Page opens: Figure 5-44 3. Select ports to attach to the selected LAG. 4. Click . The LAG is defined and the device is updated. Configuring the Device Using Your Browser FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual v2.0, November 2006 5-66...

  • Page 100: Configuring Lacp

    The LACP Page contains fields for configuring LACP LAGs. To configure LACP for LAGs: 1. Click Switch > LAG Configuration > LACP Page. The LACP Page opens: Figure 5-45 The LACP Page contains the following fields: –...

  • Page 101: Configuring Vlans

    VLAN the packets belong. VLAN tags are attached to the VLAN by either the end station or the network device. VLAN tags also contain VLAN network priority informa- tion. The NETGEAR FS728TP Switch supports up to 128 active VLANs. This section contains the following topics: •...

  • Page 102: Defining Vlan Properties

    The VLAN Properties Page provides information and global parameters for configuring and working with VLANs. To define VLAN properties: 1. Click Switch > VLAN > Properties. The VLAN Properties Page opens: Figure 5-46 The VLAN Properties Page contains the following fields: –...
  • Page 103 . The VLAN ID is defined and the device is updated. 5. Click on an Interface to access the Modify Properties Page. The Modify Properties Page opens: Configuring the Device Using Your Browser FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual v2.0, November 2006 5-70...
  • Page 104 FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual Figure 5-48 6. Edit the VLAN Name. 7. Click . The VLAN Settings are modified, and the device is updated. 5-71 Configuring the Device Using Your Browser v2.0, November 2006...

  • Page 105: Defining Vlan Membership

    The VLAN Membership Page contains a table that maps VLAN parameters to ports. Ports are assigned VLAN membership by toggling through the Port Control settings. To define VLAN membership: 1. Click Switch > VLAN > Membership. The VLAN Membership Page opens: Figure 5-49 The VLAN Membership Page contains the following fields: –...
  • Page 106 FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual – LAG – Indicates the LAG membership. – Untagged – Indicates the interface is an untagged VLAN member. Packets forwarded by the interface are untagged. – Tagged – Indicates the interface is a tagged member of a VLAN. All packets forwarded by the interface are tagged.

  • Page 107: Defining Vlan Pvid Settings

    Once the PVID is changed from 1 to another VLAN ID on an interface, the default VLAN on that interface is automatically removed. To open the Interface PVID Settings Page: 1. Click Switch > VLAN > Interface PVID Settings. The Interface PVID Settings Page opens: Figure 5-50 The Interface PVID Settings Page contains the following fields: –...

  • Page 108: Defining Ip Interfaces

    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual Defining IP Interfaces The IP Interface Page contains fields for assigning IP addresses. IP addresses are either defined as static or are retrieved using the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). The IP Interface Page also contains information for defining the default gateway. DHCP is also configured from the IP Interface Page.
  • Page 109 Delete – Removes the currently configured default gateway. 2. Define the fields. 3. Click . The IP configuration fields are saved and the device is updated. Configuring the Device Using Your Browser FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual v2.0, November 2006 5-76...

  • Page 110: Defining The Forwarding Address Tables

    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual Defining the Forwarding Address Tables Packets that are addressed to destinations stored in either the Static or Dynamic databases are immediately forwarded to the appropriate port. The Dynamic MAC Address Table can be sorted by interface, VLAN, or MAC Address.

  • Page 111: Configuring Static Addresses

    Delete on Reset – The MAC address is deleted when the device is reset. – Delete on Timeout – The MAC address is deleted when a timeout occurs. Configuring the Device Using Your Browser FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual v2.0, November 2006 5-78...
  • Page 112 FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual – Delete – Removes the entry. The possible field values are: – Checked – Removes the selected entry. – Unchecked – Maintains the current static forwarding database. – Back – Displays the previous page of Static addresses in the Static Address table, if there is a previous page.

  • Page 113: Defining Dynamic Addresses

    MAC Address table before it is time out if no traffic from the source is detected. The default value is 300 seconds. – Clear Table – Removes the current values from the table. Configuring the Device Using Your Browser FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual v2.0, November 2006 5-80...
  • Page 114 FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual – Interface – Specifies the interface for which the table is queried. There are two interface types from which to select. – Port – Indicates the Port for which the table is currently queried –...

  • Page 115: Configuring The Spanning Tree Protocol

    Loops in an extended network can cause bridges to forward traffic indefinitely, resulting in increased traffic and reducing network efficiency. To configure STP on the device: 1. Click Switch > Advanced > Spanning Tree. The Spanning Tree Page opens: Figure 5-55 The Spanning Tree Page contains the following fields: –...
  • Page 116 FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual – Hello Time – Specifies the device Hello Time. The Hello Time indicates the amount of time in seconds a Root bridge. The device waits between configuration messages. The default is 2 seconds. –...
  • Page 117 Tree Page. The Global LAGs section displays the STP information for Link Aggregated Groups. To assign STP settings to an interface: 1. Click Switch > Spanning Tree and click an interface. The Modify Spanning Tree Page opens: Configuring the Device Using Your Browser FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual v2.0, November 2006...
  • Page 118 FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual Figure 5-56 The Modify Spanning Tree Page contains the following fields: – Interface – The interface for which the information is displayed. – STP– Indicates if STP is enabled on the port. The possible field values are: –...
  • Page 119 2. Select Enable in the STP field. 3. Define the fields. 4. Click . STP is enabled on the interface and the device is updated. Configuring the Device Using Your Browser FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual v2.0, November 2006 5-86...

  • Page 120: Configuring Quality Of Service

    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual Configuring Quality of Service Quality of Service (QoS) provides the ability to implement priority queuing within a network. For example, certain types of traffic that require minimal delay, such as Voice, Video, and real-time traffic can be assigned a high priority queue, while other traffic can be assigned a lower priority queue.

  • Page 121: Defining General Qos Settings

    QoS has been configured, the original device QoS default settings can be reassigned to the interface in the CoS Page. To enable QoS: 1. Click Switch > QoS > General > CoS. The CoS Page opens: Figure 5-57 The CoS Page contains the following: –...
  • Page 122 FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual – CoS – Classifies traffic based on the CoS (VPT) tag value. – DSCP – Classifies traffic based on the DSCP tag value. – None – Indicates that Trust is not enabled on the device.

  • Page 123: Defining Qos Queues

    Defining QoS Queues The Queue Page contains fields for defining the QoS queue forwarding types. To set the queue settings: 1. Click Switch > QoS > General > Queue. The Queue Page opens: Figure 5-58 The Queue Page contains the following fields: –...

  • Page 124: Configuring Bandwidth Settings

    Shaping is determined by the lower specified value. The queue shaping type is selected in the Bandwidth Page. To define bandwidth settings: 1. Click Switch > QoS > General > Bandwidth. The Bandwidth Page opens: Figure 5-59 5-91 Configuring the Device Using Your Browser v2.0, November 2006...
  • Page 125 2. Define the relevant fields. 3. Click . The Bandwidth settings are modified, and the device is updated. 4. Select an Interface. The Modify Bandwidth Page opens: Configuring the Device Using Your Browser FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual v2.0, November 2006 5-92...
  • Page 126 FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual Figure 5-60 5. Modify the relevant fields. 6. Click . The Bandwidth settings are modified, and the device is updated. 5-93 Configuring the Device Using Your Browser v2.0, November 2006...

  • Page 127: Mapping Cos To Queues

    The CoS to Queue Page contains fields for mapping CoS values to traffic queues. To map CoS values to queues: 1. Click Switch > QoS > Mapping > CoS to Queue. The CoS to Queue Page opens: Figure 5-61 The CoS to Queue Page contains the following fields: –...

  • Page 128: Mapping Dscp Values To Queues

    DSCP tag value of 3 can be assigned to queue 2. To map CoS values to queues: 1. Click Switch > QoS > Mapping > DSCP to Queue. The DSCP to Queue Page opens: Figure 5-62 The DSCP to Queue Page contains the following fields: –...

  • Page 129: Configuring Snmp Security

    Defining SNMP Users • Defining SNMP Groups • Configuring SNMP Views • Defining SNMP Communities • Configuring Trap Station Management • Defining Global Trap Settings Configuring the Device Using Your Browser FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual v2.0, November 2006 5-96...

  • Page 130: Defining The Engine Id

    The Engine ID Page allows network managers to define the SNMP Engine ID and allows network managers to assign the default parameters to SNMP. To define the Local Engine ID: 1. Click Switch > Advanced > SNMP > Engine ID. The Engine ID Page opens: Figure 5-63 The Engine ID Page contains the following fields: –...

  • Page 131: Defining Snmp Users

    SNMP groups. Groups allow network managers to assign access rights to specific device features or feature aspects. To define an SNMP group: 1. Click Switch > Advanced > SNMP > Users. The SNMP Users Page opens: Figure 5-64 The SNMP Users Page contains the following fields: –...
  • Page 132 FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual – Authentication – Displays the method used to authenticate users. The possible field values are: – MD5 Key – Users are authenticated using the HMAC-MD5 algorithm. – SHA Key – Users are authenticated using the HMAC-SHA-96 authentication level.
  • Page 133 3. Define the fields. 4. Click . The SNMP user is defined and the device is updated. Configuring the Device Using Your Browser FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual v2.0, November 2006 5-100...

  • Page 134: Defining Snmp Groups

    SNMP groups. Groups allow network managers to assign access rights to specific device features or feature aspects. To define an SNMP group: 1. Click Switch > Advanced > SNMP > Groups. The Groups Page opens: Figure 5-66 The Groups Page contains the following fields: –...
  • Page 135 Delete – Removes a group. The possible field values are: – Checked – Removes the selected group. – Unchecked – Maintains the list of groups. Configuring the Device Using Your Browser FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual v2.0, November 2006 5-102...
  • Page 136 FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual 2. Click . The Add Groups Page opens: Figure 5-67 3. Define the fields. 4. Click . The SNMP group profile is added and the device is updated. 5-103 Configuring the Device Using Your Browser...
  • Page 137 FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual To modify SNMP Group settings: 1. Click Switch > Advanced > SNMP > Groups. The Groups Page opens: 2. Click the ID of the group you want to modify. The Modify Groups Page opens: Figure 5-68 3.

  • Page 138: Configuring Snmp Views

    SNMP group B has Read-Write (R/W) access to Multicast groups. Feature access is granted via the MIB name or MIB Object ID. To define SNMP views: 1. Switch > Advanced > SNMP > Views. The Views Page opens: Figure 5-69 The Views Page contains the following fields: –...
  • Page 139 . The Add Views Page opens: Figure 5-70 3. Define the fields. 4. Click . The view is defined and the device is updated. Configuring the Device Using Your Browser FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual v2.0, November 2006 5-106...

  • Page 140: Defining Snmp Communities

    SNMP communities are defined only for SNMP v1 and SNMP v2c. To define SNMP communities: 1. Click Switch > Advanced > SNMP > Communities. The Communities Page opens: Figure 5-71 The Communities Page is divided into the following tables: –...
  • Page 141 Delete – Removes a community. The possible field values are: – Checked – Removes the selected SNMP communities. – Unchecked – Maintains the SNMP communities. Configuring the Device Using Your Browser FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual v2.0, November 2006 5-108...
  • Page 142 . The SNMP community is added and the device is updated. To modify SNMP community settings: 1. Click Switch > Advanced > SNMP > Communities. The Communities Page opens: 2. Select an interface in the ID field. The Modify Communities Page opens:...
  • Page 143 FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual Figure 5-73 3. Modify the SNMP Management Station, Community String, and Basic or Advanced tables. 4. Click . The SNMP community is modified and the device is updated. Configuring the Device Using Your Browser 5-110 v2.0, November 2006...

  • Page 144: Configuring Trap Station Management

    • Providing Access Control Checks To define trap station management: 1. Click Switch > Advanced > SNMP > Trap Station Management. The Trap Station Management Page opens: Figure 5-74 The Trap Station Management Page is divided into the following tables: –...
  • Page 145 Recipient IP – Displays the IP address to which the traps are sent. – Notification Type – Displays the type of notification sent. The possible field values are: – Trap – Indicates that traps are sent. Configuring the Device Using Your Browser FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual v2.0, November 2006 5-112...
  • Page 146 FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual – Inform – Indicates that informs are sent. – User Name – Displays the user to which SNMP notifications are sent. – Security Level – Displays the means by which the packet is authenticated. The possible field values are: –...
  • Page 147 . The SNMP Notification recipients are defined and the device is updated. To edit the trap station management: 1. Click Switch > Advanced > SNMP > Trap Station Management 2. Click an interface. The Modify Trap Station Management Page opens:...
  • Page 148 FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual Figure 5-76 3. Modify the relevant fields. 4. Click . The trap station management settings are modified, and the device is updated. 5-115 Configuring the Device Using Your Browser v2.0, November 2006...

  • Page 149: Defining Global Trap Settings

    Defining Global Trap Settings The Global Trap Settings Page contains parameters for defining SNMP notification parameters. To define SNMP notification global parameters: 1. Click Switch > Advanced > SNMP > Global Trap Settings. The Global Trap Settings Page opens: Figure 5-77 The Global Trap Settings Page contains the following fields: –...

  • Page 150: Defining Trap Filter Settings

    The Trap Filter Settings Page also allows network managers to filter notifications. To define SNMP Trap Filter settings: 1. Click Switch > Advanced > SNMP > Trap Filter Settings. The Trap Filter Settings Page opens: Figure 5-78 The Trap Filter Settings Page contains the following fields: –...
  • Page 151 3. Define the Filter Name, New Object Identifier Tree, and Filter Type fields. 4. Click . The SNMP Trap filter is defined and the device is updated. Configuring the Device Using Your Browser FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual v2.0, November 2006 5-118...

  • Page 152: Configuring Multicast Forwarding

    Multicast forwarding allows a single packet to be forwarded to multiple destinations. In L2 Multicast service, an L2 switch receives a single packet addressed to a specific multicast address. Multicast forwarding creates copies of the packet, and transmits the packets to the relevant ports.

  • Page 153: Configuring Igmp Snooping

    IGMP Snooping can be enabled only if Bridge Multicast Filtering is enabled. The possible field values are: – Checked – Enables IGMP Snooping on the device. – Unchecked – Disables IGMP Snooping on the device. Configuring the Device Using Your Browser FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual v2.0, November 2006 5-120...
  • Page 154 IGMP group and not receiving a Join message from another station, before timing out. If a Leave Timeout occurs, the switch notifies the Multicast device to stop sending traffic The Leave Timeout value is either user-defined, or an immediate leave value. The default timeout is 10 seconds.
  • Page 155 FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual 2. Click a VLAN. The IGMP Snooping Configuration Page opens: Figure 5-81 3. Edit the Modify the VLAN ID, IGMP Status Enable, Auto Learn, Host Timeout, MRouter Timeout, and Leave Timeout fields. 4. Click .

  • Page 156: Defining Multicast Groups

    The Multicast Group Page permits new Multicast service groups to be created. The Multicast Group Page also assigns ports to a specific Multicast service address group. To define Multicast groups: 1. Click Switch > Advanced > Multicast > Multicast Group. The Multicast Group Page opens: Figure 5-82 The Multicast Group Page contains the following information: –...
  • Page 157 Multicast group. E - Excluded Excluded. The port is not part of a Multicast group. 2. Click . The Add Multicast Group Page opens: Configuring the Device Using Your Browser FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual v2.0, November 2006 5-124...
  • Page 158 FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual Figure 5-83 3. Define the VLAN ID, Bridge Multicast IP Address, and Bridge Multicast MAC Address fields. 4. Click . The Multicast group is defined, and the device is updated. 5-125 Configuring the Device Using Your Browser...

  • Page 159: Configuring Multicast Forward All

    Multicast packets are forwarded to the appropriate port or VLAN. Unless LAGs are defined, only a Multicast Forward All table displays. To define Multicast forward all settings: 1. Click Switch > Advanced > Multicast > Multicast Forward All. The Multicast Forward All Page opens: Figure 5-84 The Multicast Forward All Page contains the following fields: –...
  • Page 160 FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual – Forbidden – Forbidden. – Excluded – Excluded. The port is not attached. 2. Select a VLAN in the VLAN ID drop-down box. 3. Define the VLAN port settings. 4. Click . The Multicast forward all settings are defined, and the device is updated.

  • Page 161: Managing System Files

    System Files can be backed up and restored using file management section. This section contains information for backing up and restoring system files: • Configuring File Uploads • Configuring File Downloads Configuring the Device Using Your Browser FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual v2.0, November 2006 5-128...

  • Page 162: Configuring File Uploads

    FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual Configuring File Uploads To back up files: 1. Click Firmware > File Management > File Upload. The File Upload from Switch Page opens: Figure 5-85 The File Upload from Switch Page contains the following fields: –...

  • Page 163: Configuring File Downloads

    Configuring File Downloads To restore saved settings: 1. Click Firmware > File Management > File Download. The File Download from Switch Page opens: Figure 5-86 The File Download from Switch Page contains the following fields: –...
  • Page 164 FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual The Firmware section contains the following fields: – TFTP Server IP Address – Specifies the TFTP Server IP Address from which files are downloaded. – Source File Name – Specifies the source file name to be downloaded.

  • Page 165: Monitoring The Device

    Monitoring the Device This section contains the following topics: • Configuring Port Mirroring • Performing Copper Cable Tests Configuring the Device Using Your Browser FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual v2.0, November 2006 5-132...

  • Page 166: Configuring Port Mirroring

    Port mirroring can be used as a diagnostic tool as well as a debugging feature. Port mirroring also enables switch performance monitoring. Network administrators can configure port mirroring by selecting a specific port from which to copy all packets, and other ports to which the packets are copied.
  • Page 167 4. Select a port type in the Type field. 5. Click . The port mirroring session is defined and the device is updated. To edit the port mirroring settings: Configuring the Device Using Your Browser FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual v2.0, November 2006 5-134...
  • Page 168 FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual 1. Click Switch > Monitor > Port Mirroring. 2. Click an interface. The Modify Port Mirroring Page opens: Figure 5-89 3. Modify the Type field. 4. Click . The port mirroring settings are modified and the device is updated.

  • Page 169: Performing Copper Cable Tests

    120 meters long can be tested. Cables are tested when the ports are in the down state, with the exception of the Approximated Cable Length test. To test cables: 1. Click Switch > Monitor > Cable Test > Copper Cable. The Copper Cable Page opens: Figure 5-90 The Copper Cable Page contains the following fields: –...
  • Page 170 FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual – OK – Indicates that the cable passed the test. – Cable Fault Distance – Indicates the distance from the port where the cable error occurred. – Last Update – Indicates the last time the port was tested.

  • Page 171: Managing Rmon Statistics

    The RMON Statistics Page contains fields for viewing information about device utilization and errors that occurred on the device. To view RMON statistics: 1. Click Switch >Statistics/RMON > RMON Statistics. The RMON Statistics Page opens: Figure 5-91 The RMON Statistics Page contains the following fields:...
  • Page 172 FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual – Interface – Indicates the device for which statistics are displayed. The possible field values are: – Port – Defines the specific port for which RMON statistics are displayed. – LAG – Defines the specific LAG for which RMON statistics are displayed.

  • Page 173: Resetting Rmon Statistics Counters

    The History Control Page contains information about samples of data taken from ports. For example, the samples may include interface definitions or polling periods. To view RMON history information: Configuring the Device Using Your Browser FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual v2.0, November 2006 5-140...
  • Page 174 FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual 1. Click Switch > Statistics/RMON > RMON History > History Control. The History Control Page opens: Figure 5-92 The History Control Page contains the following fields: – History Entry No. – Displays the entry number for the History Control Table page.
  • Page 175 . The entry is added to the History Control Page and the device is updated. To edit the history control entries: 1. Click Switch > Statistics/RMON > RMON History > History Control. The History Control Page opens: 2. Click an interface. The Modify History Control Page opens:...
  • Page 176 FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual Figure 5-94 3. Define the relevant fields. 4. Click . The history control settings are modified, and the device is updated. 5-143 Configuring the Device Using Your Browser v2.0, November 2006...

  • Page 177: Viewing The Rmon History Table

    The History Table Page contains interface specific statistical network samples. Each table entry represents all counter values compiled during a single sample. To view the RMON History Table: 1. Click Switch > Statistics/RMON > History Table. The History Table Page opens: Figure 5-95 The History Table Page contains the following fields: –...
  • Page 178 FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual – Received Bytes (Octets) – Displays the number of octets received on the interface since the device was last refreshed. This number includes bad packets and FCS octets, but excludes framing bits. – Received Packets – Displays the number of packets received on the interface since the device was last refreshed, including bad packets, Multicast packets, and Broadcast packets.

  • Page 179: Defining Rmon Events

    Defining RMON Events This section includes the following topics: • Defining RMON Events Control • Viewing the RMON Events Logs Configuring the Device Using Your Browser FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual v2.0, November 2006 5-146...
  • Page 180 FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual Defining RMON Events Control The Events Page contains fields for defining RMON events. To view RMON events: 1. Click Switch > Statistics/RMON > RMON Events > Events Control. The Events Page opens: Figure 5-96 The Events Page contains the following fields: –...
  • Page 181 . The Add Events Control Page opens. Figure 5-97 3. Define the relevant fields. 4. Click . The port mirroring session is defined and the device is updated. Configuring the Device Using Your Browser FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual v2.0, November 2006 5-148...
  • Page 182 Viewing the RMON Events Logs The Events Logs Page contains a list of RMON events. To view RMON event logs: 1. Click Switch > Statistics/RMON > RMON Events > Event Logs. The Events Logs Page opens: Figure 5-98 The Events Logs Page contains the following fields: –...

  • Page 183: Defining Rmon Alarms

    The RMON Alarms Page contains fields for setting network alarms. Network alarms occur when a network problem or event, is detected. Rising and falling thresholds generate events. To set RMON alarms: 1. Click Switch > Statistics/RMON > RMON Alarms. The RMON Alarms Page opens: Figure 5-99 The RMON Alarms Page contains the following fields: –...
  • Page 184 FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual – Sample Type – Defines the sampling method for the selected variable and comparing the value against the thresholds. The possible field values are: – Delta – Subtracts the last sampled value from the current value. The difference in the values is compared to the threshold.
  • Page 185 FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual 2. Click . The Add RMON Alarms Page opens: Figure 5-100 3. Define the relevant fields. 4. Click . The RMON alarm is added and the device is updated. To modify RMON alarms: 1. Click Statistics/RMON > RMON Alarms. The RMON Alarms Page opens.
  • Page 186 FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual Figure 5-101 3. Modify the relevant fields. 4. Click . The RMON alarm is modified and the device is updated. 5-153 Configuring the Device Using Your Browser v2.0, November 2006...

  • Page 187: Resetting To Factory Default Values

    Resetting to Factory Default Values The Factory Reset Page allows network managers to reset the device to the factory defaults shipped with the switch. Restoring factory defaults results in erasing the configuration file. To reset the factory defaults: 1. Click Firmware > Factory Reset. The Factory Reset Page opens: Figure 5-102 2.
  • Page 188 FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual 5-155 Configuring the Device Using Your Browser v2.0, November 2006...

  • Page 189: Default Settings

    This appendix provides default settings for the NETGEAR Model FS728TP Smart Fast Ethernet Switch. You can always configure the switch to default settings by using the Factory Reset function from a Web browser. Table 1: Default Settings Feature Port Speed...
  • Page 190 ACL 47 Bandwidth Settings 117 Bridge Multicast Filtering 149 Configuration Upload 155 Copper Cable Tests 162 CoS 114 CPU 146 Defining IP Interfaces 101 DHCP 101 DSCP 113 Dynamic Address Table 106 Dynamic MAC Address Table 103 Firmware Upload 155 Flash Logs 68 Forwarding Address 103 History Table Page 169...
  • Page 191 Bridge Multicast Filtering 123 Configuration Upload 129 Copper Cable Tests 136 CoS 88 CPU 120 Defining IP Interfaces 75 FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual DHCP 75 DSCP 87 Dynamic Address Table 80 Dynamic MAC Address Table 77 Firmware Upload 129...
  • Page 192 FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual Power over Ethernet 48 PVID 74 QoS 87 Queue shaping 91 RADIUS 36 Remote Monitoring Statistics 138 Resetting 6 Resetting RMON Statistics 140 restore 130 Restoring factory defaults 154 scheduling scheme 91 Server Logs 46...
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