Page 1 GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual NETGEAR, Inc. 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA June 2009 202-10489-01...
Page 2: Statement Of Conditions
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. Information is subject to change without notice.
Page 3: Canadian Department Of Communications Radio Interference Regulations
Internet/World Wide Web NETGEAR maintains a World Wide Web home page that you can access at the uniform resource locator (URL) http:// www.NETGEAR.com. A direct connection to the Internet and a Web browser such as Internet Explorer or Netscape are required.
Page 4 FCC Declaration Of Conformity: We, NETGEAR, Inc., 350 East Plumeria Drive, San Jose, CA 95134 declare under our sole responsibility that the model GS700TPS Gigabit Stackable PoE Smart Switch complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: a) This device may not cause harmful interference and b) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.”...
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Chapter 2 Introduction to the Web Browser Interface Logging Into the NETGEAR Home Screen ..............2-1 The Navigation Menu ....................2-2 Using the NETGEAR Web Management System Options ..........2-3 Device Management Buttons ...................2-3 Informational Services ....................2-4 Using Screen and Table Options ................2-5...
Page 6 GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual Chapter 3 Managing System Settings Using the System Settings Utility ..................3-1 Management ........................3-1 System Information ....................3-1 IP Configuration .......................3-4 Time .........................3-5 Device View ........................3-8 Stacking ..........................3-8 Operation Modes ......................3-9 Understanding Stack Topology ................3-10 Stacking Ports ......................3-10 Stacking Members and Unit No.
Page 7 GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual Advanced .........................4-8 VLAN ..........................4-14 Basic ........................4-14 Advanced .......................4-16 Voice VLAN ........................4-22 Basic ........................4-22 Advanced .......................4-24 Properties .......................4-24 Port Setting ......................4-25 OUI .........................4-27 STP ..........................4-28 Basic ........................4-29 Advanced .......................4-31 Multicast ........................4-43 Basic ........................4-44 Advanced .......................4-45 Address Table .......................4-52 Basic ........................4-52 Advanced .......................4-54...
Page 8 GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual Advanced .......................6-10 Traffic Control .......................6-15 Storm Control ......................6-15 Port Security ......................6-17 Protected Ports ......................6-19 ACL ..........................6-21 MAC ACL .......................6-21 MAC Rules ......................6-23 MAC Binding Configuration ..................6-24 IPv4 ACL ........................6-25 IPv4 Rules ......................6-26 IPv4 Binding Configuration ..................6-28 IPv6 ACL ........................6-29 IPv6 Rules ......................6-31 IPv6 Binding Configuration ..................6-33...
Page 9 GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual Factory Default ......................8-2 Upload ..........................8-3 Upload ........................8-3 Download ........................8-5 Download .........................8-5 File Management ......................8-6 Active Image ......................8-6 Troubleshooting ......................8-7 Diagnostics .......................8-7 Chapter 9 Online Help Online Help ........................9-1 Support ...........................9-1 User Guide ........................9-2 Appendix A Default Settings Index v1.0, June 2009...
Page 10: About This Manual
About This Manual The NETGEAR ® GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual describes how to install, configure, operate, and troubleshoot the GS700TPS Gigabit Stackable PoE Smart Switch using its included software. This book describes the software configuration procedures and explains the options available within those procedures.
Page 11: Conventions, Formats, And Scope
GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual • Chapter 6, “Managing Security” describes how to configure security. • Chapter 7, “Monitoring the Switch” describes how to configure switch monitoring. • Chapter 8, “Maintenance” describes the firmware upgrade procedure and reset functions. •...
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: How To Print This Manual
GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual How to Print this Manual To print this manual, select one of the following options: • Printing a Page from HTML. Each page in the HTML version of the manual is dedicated to a major topic. Select File > Print from the browser menu to print the page contents. •...
Page 14: Getting Started With Switch Management
This section provides an overview of switch management, including the methods you can choose to start managing your NETGEAR GS700TPS Gigabit Stackable PoE Smart Switch. It also leads you through the steps necessary to get started, using the SmartWizard Discovery utility. The section includes this information under the following menu options: •...
Page 15: Switch Management Interface
Switch Management Interface Your NETGEAR GS700TPS Gigabit Stackable PoE Smart Switch contains an embedded web server and management software for managing and monitoring switch functions. This switch operates as a simple switch without using the management software. The management software enables you to configure more advanced features, and consequently improve switch efficiency as well as overall network performance.
Page 16: Network With A Dhcp Server
GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual Table 1-1. Switch Management Methods Management Method Features SmartWizard Discovery utility No IP address or subnet mask setup needed Discover all switches on the network User-friendly interface under Microsoft Windows Firmware upgrade capability Password change feature Provides entry to web configuration of switch Web browser interface Password protection...
Page 17 GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual 5. Click Discover for the SmartWizard Discovery utility to find your GS700TPS Gigabit Stackable PoE Smart Switch. You should see a screen similar to that shown below. Figure 1-1 6. Note the displayed IP address assigned by the DHCP server. You will need this value to access the switch directly from a web browser (without using the SmartWizard Discovery utility).
Page 18: Network Without A Dhcp Server
GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual 8. Use your web browser to manage your switch. The default password is password. Then use this screen to proceed to management of the switch covered in Chapter 2, “Introduction to the Web Browser Interface”.
Page 19 GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual 6. Click Configuration Setting. A screen similar to that shown below appears. Figure 1-3 7. Select Disable to disable DHCP. 8. The default IP address is 192.168.0.239 and the default subnet mask is 255.255.255.0. If you want different values, enter the switch IP address, gateway IP address and subnet mask.
Page 20: Nic Setting On The Host That Accesses The Gs700Tps Gigabit Stackable Poe Smart Switch
GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual NIC Setting on the Host that Accesses the GS700TPS Gigabit Stackable PoE Smart Switch The settings of your Network Interface Card (NIC) under MS Windows OS are made with entries into Windows screens similar to the ones shown below. For comparison, the settings screens of the switch are also shown although they do not appear in the Windows view.
Page 21: Web Access
GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual Web Access For Web access, you can either: • Select Web Access using the SmartWizard Discovery utility (see “Network with a DHCP Server” “Network without a DHCP Server”). • Access the switch directly, without using the SmartWizard Discovery utility. You must work from the same network segment that contains the switch (i.e., the subnet mask values of switch and PC host must be the same) and you must point your browser using the switch IP address.
Page 22: Additional Utilities
GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual Additional Utilities Alternatively, from the main screen shown on Figure 1-1 you can access these additional functions: • “Password Change” • “Firmware Upgrade” Password Change You can set a new password of up to 20 ASCII characters. 1.
Page 23: Exit
GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual If you click Firmware Upgrade from the main screen (see Figure 1-1), after you have selected the switch to upgrade, the following screen appears: Figure 1-6 1. Enter the following values into the appropriate places in the form: •...
Page 24: Introduction To The Web Browser Interface
This section introduces the web browser interface that enables you to configure and manage your NETGEAR GS700TPS Gigabit Stackable PoE Smart Switch. Your GS700TPS Smart Switch provides a built-in browser interface that enables you to configure and manage it remotely using a standard Web browser such as Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator.
Page 25: The Navigation Menu
Navigation Tree contains a subset of features that can be expanded to display all the components. Work Area – Located on the right side of the NETGEAR GS700TPS web browser interface and marked as 3 in Figure 2-2. The Work Area contains device tables, general device information, and configurable device parameters.
Page 26: Using The Netgear Web Management System Options
Using Screen and Table Options – Provides an explanation of specific GUI characteristics and tables for configuring the device. Device Management Buttons The NETGEAR GS700TPS Smart Switch web browser GUI management buttons allow network managers to easily configure the device from remote locations. The management buttons are shown below: Table 2-1.
Page 27: Informational Services
“Accessing Device Information” Help Navigation Tab The Help Navigation Tab provides access to informational services including NETGEAR online support and an online user guide in PDF format. For a detailed description of how to access and use these functions, see Chapter 9, “Online...
Page 28: Using Screen And Table Options
1. Click the encircled red Question Mark icon, shown in the example below. Figure 2-3 Using Screen and Table Options The NETGEAR GS700TPS web browser interface contains screens and tables for configuring devices. This section describes the table options: •...
Page 29 GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual Selecting an Entry To select an entry: 1. Check the entry’s Select box. The selected entry is highlighted and the information appears in the first row, which contains the editable fields. Figure 2-4 To select all entries: 1.
Page 30 GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual To add an entry by creating a new entry in the table: 1. Enter the fields for the new entry in the provided fields in the first row. Figure 2-6 2. Click ADD to update the device. The new entry is displayed. Figure 2-7 Modifying an Entry An entry may be modified by editing its values in the first row.
Page 31 To delete entries from a table: 1. Select the entries to be deleted. 2. Click DELETE to update the device. Special Table Options The NETGEAR web browser interface tables have a unique GUI design which includes the following options: • Gold Buttons •...
Page 32 GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual Quick Boxes Quick Boxes provide users with flexibility in configuring VLANs for all ports (on a stacking unit level) or LAGs. Clicking on the quick box toggles between the various options that exist for this field.
Page 33 GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual Interface View and Selection A port or LAG interface may be selected from a table by using the interface selection row, located above the row of column headers. Clicking on the Unit No. or LAGS displays the ports in the unit or the LAGs: Figure 2-12 To display all ports in a stacking unit:...
Page 34 GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual To display the LAG table: 1. Click LAGS in the interface selection row. The screen displays a table of all LAGs. Figure 2-14 To select an interface: 1. Enter the number of the interface in the GO TO INTERFACE box. 2.
Page 35: Managing System Settings
Chapter 3 Managing System Settings Using the System Settings Utility The navigation pane at the top of the web browser interface contains a System tab that enables you to manage your GS700TPS Smart Switch displaying configurable features under the following main menu options: •...
Page 36 GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual To configure system parameters: 1. Click System > Management > System Information. The System Information screen displays: Figure 3-1 The System Information screen contains the following fields: • System Name – Enter the user-defined device name. The field may contain 0-160 characters.
Page 37 GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual • Idle Timeout – Enter the amount of time (minutes) that elapses before an idle station is timed out. Idle stations that are timed out must login to the system. The field range is 5 - 30 minutes.
Page 38: Ip Configuration
GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual IP Configuration The IP Configuration screen contains fields for assigning IP addresses. IP addresses are either defined as static or are retrieved using the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). The DHCP assigns dynamic IP addresses to devices on a network. DHCP ensures that network devices can have a different IP address every time the device connects to the network.
Page 39: Time
GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual • Gateway – Enter the default gateway IP address. The following option is available: – Delete – Deletes the default gateway IP address. • Management VLAN ID – Select an existing VLAN to be defined as the management VLAN.
Page 40 GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual The Time Configuration screen contains the following fields: • Clock Source – Select the source used to set the system clock. The possible field values are: – Local – Indicates system time is set locally. This is the default value. –...
Page 41 GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual To configure SNTP servers: 1. Click System > Management > Time > SNTP Server Configuration. The SNTP Server Configuration screen displays: Figure 3-4 The SNTP Server Configuration screen contains the following fields: • SNTP Server 1 – Enter the primary SNTP server IP address. The Primary SNTP server is the first server used to retrieve the system time.
Page 42: Device View
GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual • Short-Reach Reason — Displays the reason the port was not tested. Reasons may include that the LinkType is not supported, that the Link Speed is not supported or that the Port Link is down.
Page 43: Operation Modes
GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual During the Stacking setup, one device is selected as the Stacking Master. All other devices are named as stack members, and assigned a unique Unit ID. The Stack Master provides a Single point of control and management as well as a single interface in which to control and manage the stack. The device software is downloaded separately for each of the stack members.
Page 44: Understanding Stack Topology
GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual Understanding Stack Topology Stacked devices operate in a Ring or Chain topology. The Ring topology connects all stacked devices in a circle. Each stacked device accepts data and sends it to the device to which it is physically connected.
Page 45: Removing And Replacing Stacking Members
GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual Removing and Replacing Stacking Members Stacking member 1 and stacking member 2 are Stacking Master enabled units. Unit Numbers 1 and 2 are designated as either Master Unit or Secondary Master Unit. The Stacking Master assignment is performed during the configuration process.
Page 46: Inserting A Stacking Member
GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual to a topology failure, the stacking member is no longer connected to the stack. The device can be booted, but it cannot be managed through the Stacking Master. The network manager can either reset the device defaults, or correct the topology failure, and then reconnect the unit to the stack. Configuration files are changed only through explicit user configuration.
Page 47: Switching The Stacking Master
GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual Switching the Stacking Master The Secondary Master replaces the Stacking Master if one of the following events occur: • The Stacking Master fails or is removed from the stack. • Links from the Stacking Master to the stacking members fails. •...
Page 48 GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual To configure Basic stacking: Click System > Stacking > Basic > Stack Configuration. The Basic Stack Configuration screen displays: Figure 3-6 The Basic Stack Configuration screen contains the following fields: • Master Election – Select the mode by which the Stacking Master is elected. When the stack is powered up and completes the boot-up process, the Master unit is elected within 0.5 seconds.
Page 49 GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual Advanced The Stacking Advanced menu contains the following options: • “Stack Configuration” • “Stack Management” Stack Configuration The Advanced Stack Configuration screen allows network managers to define the stacking master election mode. A unique Unit No. (1-6) identifies a stack member. The configuration is saved and managed by the master unit.
Page 50 GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual 2. Select the Master Election mode. 3. If you selected Force Master, select either 1 or 2 from the stack list. 4. Click APPLY to update the device. 5. Reset the device for the new settings to take effect. See “Reset”...
Page 51: Poe
GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual 2. Select the entry whose Unit ID number is to be changed. 3. Select the Unit No. After Reset from the list. 4. Click APPLY to update the device. 5. Reset the device for the new settings to take effect. See “Reset”...
Page 52: Basic
GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual The PoE menu contains the following options: • “Basic” • “Advanced” Basic The PoE Basic menu contains the following option: • “PoE Configuration” PoE Configuration The Basic PoE Configuration screen contains system PoE information for enabling PoE on the device, monitoring the current power usage, and enabling PoE traps.
Page 53: Advanced
GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual – Faulty – Indicates the power supply unit is functioning, but an error has occurred. For example, a power overload or a short circuit. • Nominal Power – Displays the actual amount of power the device can supply. The field value is displayed in Watts.
Page 54 GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual To configure PoE on the device: Click System > PoE > Advanced > PoE Configuration. The Advanced PoE Configuration screen displays: Figure 3-10 The Advanced PoE Configuration screen contains the following fields: • Unit no. – Displays the stacking Unit no. •...
Page 55 GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual 3. Select the Traps mode from the list in the provided field. 4. Click APPLY to update the device. PoE Port Configuration The PoE Port Configuration screen contains PoE class and power consumption information per interface, while allowing the network manager to define the interface PoE Operation Status and Priority Level.
Page 56 GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual – Disabled – Disables the Device Discovery protocol and stops the power supply to the powered devices using the PoE module. • Priority Level – Select the port priority if the power supply is low. The field default is low.
Page 57: Snmp
GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual – Testing – Indicates the powered device is being tested. For example, a powered device is tested to confirm it is receiving power from the power supply. – Searching – Indicates the device is currently searching for a powered device. Searching is the default PoE operational status.
Page 58: Snmpv1/V2
GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual • Privacy – Protects against the disclosure of message content. Cipher Block-Chaining (CBC) is used for encryption. Either authentication is enabled on an SNMP message, or both authentication and privacy. However, privacy cannot be enabled without authentication. •...
Page 59 GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual To configure SNMP communities: 1. Click System > SNMP > SNMPv1/v2 > Community Configuration. The Community Configuration screen displays: Figure 3-12 The SNMPv1/v2 Community Configuration screen contains the following fields: • Management Station IP – Enter the management station IP address for which the Basic SNMP community is defined.
Page 60 GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual 3. Enter the Management Station IP, Management Station IP Mask and Community String in the provided fields in the first row. 4. Select the Access Mode from the list in the provided field in the first row. 5.
Page 61 GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual To configure SNMPv1/v2 trap station management: 1. Click System > SNMP > SNMPv1/v2 > Trap Configuration. The SNMPv1/v2 Trap Configuration screen displays: Figure 3-13 The SNMPv1/v2 Trap Configuration screen contains the following fields: • Recipients IP –...
Page 62: Snmpv3
GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual To add a new SNMP trap: 1. Click System > SNMP > SNMPv1/v2 > Trap Configuration. The SNMPv1/v2 Trap Configuration screen displays. 2. Enter the fields in the first row. 3. Click ADD to update the device. To remove an SNMP trap: 1.
Page 63 GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual Engine ID The SNMPv3 Engine ID screen allows network managers to define the SNMP Engine ID or to assign the default Engine ID to SNMP. To define the Local Engine ID: 1. Click System > SNMP > SNMPv3 > Engine ID. The SNMPv3 Engine ID screen displays: Figure 3-14 The SNMPv3 Engine ID screen contains the following fields: •...
Page 64 GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual View Name The SNMPv3 View Name screen allows network managers to define SNMPv3 View Names. SNMPv3 views provide or block access to device features or portions of features. To define SNMPv3 view names: 1. Click System > SNMP > SNMPv3 > View Name. The SNMPv3 View Name screen displays: Figure 3-15 The SNMPv3 View Name screen contains the following field: •...
Page 65 GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual View Content The View Content screen allows the network manager to assign view attributes to views created in “View Content” screen. Views provide or block access to device features or portions of features. For example, a view can be defined to provide a view that SNMP group A has Read Only (R/O) access to Multicast groups, while SNMP group B has Read-Write (R/W) access to Multicast groups.
Page 66 GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual 4. Select either Included or Excluded from the View Type provided field in the first row. 5. Click APPLY to update the device. To add a new SNMP OID entry: 1. Click System > SNMP > SNMPv3 > View Content. The SNMPv3 View Content screen displays.
Page 67 GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual To define SNMPv3 communities: 1. Click System > SNMP > SNMPv3 > Community Configuration. The SNMPv3 Community Configuration screen displays: Figure 3-17 The SNMPv3 Community Configuration screen contains the following fields: • Management Station IP – Enter the management station IP address for which the SNMP community is defined.
Page 68 GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual 3. Select the Group Name from the list in the provided field in the first row. 4. Click ADD to update the device. To remove an SNMPv3 community: 1. Click System > SNMP > SNMPv3 > Community Configuration. The SNMPv3 Community Configuration screen displays.
Page 69 GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual – SNMPv2 – SNMPv2c is defined for the group. – SNMPv3 – SNMPv3 is defined for the group. • Security Level – Select the security level attached to the group. Security levels apply to SNMPv3 only.
Page 70 GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual To remove an SNMPv3 group: 1. Click System > SNMP > SNMPv3 > Group Configuration. The SNMPv3 Groups screen displays. 2. Select the group entry. 3. Click DELETE to remove the entry. User Configuration The SNMPv3 User Configuration screen provides information for creating users, assigning the user a group, an Engine Id, and Authentication attributes.
Page 71 GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual – MD5 Password – Indicates the HMAC-MD5-96 password is used for authentication. The user must enter a password. – SHA Password – Users are authenticated using the HMAC-SHA-96 authentication level. The user must enter a password. –...
Page 72 GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual 6. Click ADD to update the device. To remove an SNMPv3 user: 1. Click System > SNMP > SNMPv3 > Users Configuration. The SNMPv3 User Configuration screen displays. 2. Select the user entry. 3. Click DELETE to remove the entry. Global Trap Configuration The SNMPv3 Global Trap Settings screen contains parameters for defining SNMP notification parameters.
Page 73 GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual • Authentication Notifications – Select the SNMP authentication failure notification status on the device. The possible field values are: – Disable – Disables the device from sending authentication failure notifications. – Enable – Enables the device to send authentication failure notifications. This is the default value.
Page 74 GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual The SNMPv3 Trap Configuration screen contains the following fields: • Recipients IP – Enter the IP address to which the traps are sent. • Notification Type – Select the type of notification sent. The possible field values are: –...
Page 75 GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual 2. Enter the Recipients IP address in the provided field in the first row. 3. Select either Traps or Informs in the Notification Type provided field in the first row. 4. Enter the User Name in the provided field in the first row. 5.
Page 76 GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual To define the SNMPv3 Trap Filter Name: 1. Click System > SNMP > SNMPv3 > Trap Filter Name. The SNMPv3 Trap Filter Name screen displays: Figure 3-22 The SNMPv3 Trap Filter Name screen contains the following field: •...
Page 77 GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual Trap Filter Content The SNMPv3 Trap Filter Content screen permits filtering traps based on OIDs. Each OID is linked to a device feature or a portion of a feature. The SNMPv3 Trap Filter Content screen also allows network managers to filter notifications.
Page 78: Lldp
GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual 5. Select the Filter Type from the list in the provided field in the first row. 6. Click APPLY to update the device. To add a new trap filter content entry: 1. Click System > SNMP > SNMPv3 > Trap Filter Content. The SNMPv3 Trap Filter Content screen displays.
Page 79: Basic
GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual The LLDP menu enables configuration of LLDP parameters and contains the following options: • “Basic” • “Advanced” Basic The LLDP Basic menu contains the following option: • “LLDP Configuration” LLDP Configuration The Basic LLDP Configuration screen allows network managers to assign global LLDP and LLDP-MED (LLDP - Media Endpoint Discovery) parameters.
Page 80 GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual • LLDPDU Handling – Select LLDPDU (LLDP Data Unit) packet handling when LLDP is disabled. The possible field values are: – Flooding – Indicates LLDPDU packets are flooded to all ports in the system. –...
Page 81: Advanced
GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual Advanced The LLDP Advanced menu contains the following options: • “LLDP Configuration” • “LLDP Port Settings” • “LLDP-MED Network Policy” • “LLDP-MED Port Settings” • “Local Information” • “Neighbors Information” • “LLDP Statistics” LLDP Configuration The Advanced LLDP Configuration screen allows network managers to assign global LLDP and LLDP-MED (LLDP - Media Endpoint Discovery) parameters.
Page 82 GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual Figure 3-26 The Advanced LLDP Configuration screen contains the following fields: LLDP Properties • LLDP – Select the LLDP global status on the device. The possible field values are: – Disable – Disables LLDP on the device. This is the default value. –...
Page 83 GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual • Hold Multiplier – Enter the amount of time that LLDP packets are held before the packets are discarded, measured in multiples of the TLV Advertised Interval. The possible field range is 2 - 10. The field default is 4. For example, if the TLV Advertised Interval is 30 seconds and the Hold Multiplier is 4, then the LLDP packets are discarded after 120 seconds.
Page 84 GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual Figure 3-27 The LLDP Port Settings screen contains the following fields: • Interface – Displays the specific interface for which LLDP parameters are defined. • Admin Status – Select the LLDP packet transmitting and receiving status of the interface. The possible field values are: –...
Page 85 GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual – Disable – Disables topology change notification on the interface. • Optional TLVs – Select whether optional TLVs are advertised from the interface. – Enable – Enables optional TLVs on the interface. This is the default value. –...
Page 86 GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual Figure 3-28 Figure 3-29 The LLDP-MED Network Policy screen contains the following fields: • Network Policy Number – Select the network policy number. The field range is 1 - 32. • Application – Select the application for which the network policy is defined. The possible field values are: –...
Page 87 GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual – Softphone Voice – Indicates the network policy is defined for a Softphone Voice application. – Video Conferencing – Indicates the network policy is defined for a Video Conferencing application. – Streaming Video – Indicates the network policy is defined for a Streaming Video application.
Page 88 GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual 5. Select the User Priority from the list in the provided field in the first row. 6. Select the DSCP Value from the list in the provided field in the first row. 7. Click ADD to update the device. To remove a network policy entry: 1.
Page 89 GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual • Notification – Select the notification status for the selected port. The possible field values are: – Enable – Enables notification on the selected port. – Disable – Disables notification on the selected port. •...
Page 90 GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual The LLDP-MED Local Information screen contains the following fields: Device Information • Chassis ID Subtype – Displays the chassis ID type. For example, MAC address. • Chassis ID – Displays the chassis identification of the device transmitting the LLDP frame.
Page 91 GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual • Interface Number – Displays the port number. MAC/PHY Details • Auto-Negotiation Supported – Displays the port speed auto-negotiation support status. The possible values are: – True – Indicates auto-negotiation is supported on the port. –...
Page 92 GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual • VLAN ID – Displays the network policy VLAN ID. • VLAN Type – Displays the VLAN type for which the network policy is defined. The possible field values are: – Tagged – Indicates the network policy is defined for tagged VLANs. –...
Page 93 GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual • Port ID SubType – Displays the port ID subtype. For example, MAC address. • Port ID – Displays the port identification of the port transmitting the LLDP frame. • System Name – Displays the administratively assigned device name. •...
Page 94 GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual The Neighbors Information window contains the following fields: Port Details • Local Port – Displays the port number. • MSAP Entry – Displays the device’s Media Service Access Point (MSAP) entry number. Basic Details •...
Page 95 GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual • Auto-Negotiation Enabled – Displays the port speed auto-negotiation active status. The possible values are: – True – Indicates Auto-negotiation is enabled on the port. – False – Indicates Auto-negotiation is not enabled on the port. •...
Page 96 GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual • Supported – Displays the supported Port and Protocol VLAN IDs. • Enabled – Displays the Enabled Port and Protocol VLAN IDs. VLAN IDs • VID – Displays the Port and Protocol VLAN ID. •...
Page 97: Lldp Statistics
GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual Location Information • Civic – Displays the device’s civic or street address location. For example, 123 45th St E. The field value length range is 6 - 160 characters. • Coordinates – Displays the device’s location map coordinates - latitude, longitude and altitude.
Page 98 GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual Figure 3-34 The LLDP Statistics screen contains the following fields: • Last Update – Indicates the last time the LLDP statistics were updated. The date and time are displayed inthe following format, day-month-year hour:minute:second. •...
Page 99 GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual • Rx TLVs – Indicates the total amount of Type Length Value received on the port, including: – Discarded – Indicates the total number of TLVs discarded on the port. – Unrecognized – Indicates the total number of TLV which were not recognized by the port.
Page 100: Configuring Switching Settings
Chapter 4 Configuring Switching Settings Configuring Switching Settings The navigation pane at the top of the web browser interface contains a Switching tab that enables you to manage your GS700TPS Smart Switch with features under the following main headings: • “Ports”...
Page 101: Port Configuration
GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual Port Configuration The Port Configuration screen contains fields for defining port parameters enabled on the ports. To configure port parameters: 1. Click Switching > Ports > Port Configuration. The Port Configuration screen displays: Figure 4-1 The Port Configuration screen contains the following fields: •...
Page 102 GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual • Reactivate Suspended – Select the reactivation status for a port disabled through the locked port security option. The possible field values are: – Enable – Enables reactivation. – Disable – Disables reactivation. • Port Speed –...
Page 103: Lag
GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual – Disable – Disables Flow control. • MDI/MDIX – Select the MDI/MDIX status of the port. Hubs and switches are deliberately wired opposite the way end stations are wired, so 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.
Page 104: Basic
GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual • The device supports up to eight LAGs with eight ports in each LAG. • LACP LAGs support up to 16 ports, with eight ports active at any given time. The LAG menu contains the following options: •...
Page 105 GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual • Status – Select the current link operation. The possible field values are: – Up – Indicates the LAG is currently linked and forwarding traffic. – Down – Indicates the LAG is currently not linked. •...
Page 106 GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual 3. Enter or modify the fields in the first row. 4. Click APPLY to update the device. LAG Membership The Basic LAG Membership screen allows network managers to assign ports to LAGs. To assign ports to LAGs: 1.
Page 107: Advanced
GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual 6. Click CURRENT MEMBERS. The Current Members window opens and displays the member ports included in the LAG: Figure 4-4 Advanced The LAG Advanced menu contains the following options: • “LAG Configuration” • “LAG Membership” •...
Page 108 GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual LAG Configuration The Advanced LAG Configuration screen contains fields for configuring LAG parameters. The system supports 8 LAGs, and each LAG can contain up to 8 ports. To define LAG parameters: 1. Click Switching > LAG > Advanced > LAG Configuration. The Advanced LAG Configuration screen displays: Figure 4-5 The Advanced LAG Configuration screen contains the following fields:...
Page 109 GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual • Speed – Select the data transmission rate for the LAG. The LAG type determines what speed setting options are available. LAG speeds can only be configured when auto negotiation is disabled. The possible field values are: –...
Page 110 GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual LAG Membership The Advanced LAG Membership screen allows network managers to assign ports to LAGs. To assign ports to LAGs: 1. Click Switching > LAG > Advanced > LAG Membership. The Advanced LAG Membership screen displays: Figure 4-6 The Advanced LAG Membership screen contains the following fields: •...
Page 111 GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual 6. Click CURRENT MEMBERS. The Current Members window opens and displays the member ports included in the LAG: Figure 4-7 LACP Configuration Aggregated links can be set up manually or automatically established by enabling LACP on the relevant links.
Page 112 GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual 3. Click APPLY to update the device. LACP Port Configuration The LACP Port Configuration screen provides information and parameters for configuring the LACP Priority and Timeout fields on interfaces. To configure LACP port priority: 1.
Page 113: Vlan
GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual – Short – Indicates a short timeout value (3 seconds). This is the default. 2. Select the interface. 3. Enter the LACP Priority and select the Timeout in the provided fields in the first row. 4.
Page 114 GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual VLAN Configuration The Basic VLAN Configuration screen provides information and parameters for configuring and working with VLANs. The maximum number of active VLANs is 128. To define VLAN properties: 1. Click Switching > VLAN > Basic > VLAN Configuration. The Basic VLAN Configuration screen displays: Figure 4-10 The Basic VLAN Configuration screen contains the following fields:...
Page 115: Advanced
GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual To remove a VLAN: Note: Prior to deleting a VLAN, ensure all multicast group configuration entries associated with the VLAN are deleted. Refer to “Multicast Group Configuration” for deleting multicast group entries. 1. Click Switching > VLAN > Basic > VLAN Configuration. The Basic VLAN Configuration screen displays.
Page 116 GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual The Advanced VLAN Configuration screen contains the following fields: • VLAN ID – Enter the VLAN ID. The field range is 2-4093. • VLAN Name – Enter the user-defined VLAN name. • Type – Displays the VLAN type. The possible field values are: –...
Page 117 GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual VLAN Membership The VLAN Membership screen contains a table that maps ports to VLANs. Ports are assigned VLAN membership by toggling through the Port Control settings. To define VLAN group membership: 1. Click Switching > VLAN > Advanced > VLAN Membership. The VLAN Membership screen displays: Figure 4-12 The VLAN Membership screen contains the following fields:...
Page 118 GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual – Remove All – Removes all the interfaces participating in the VLAN. 2. Select the VLAN ID from the list in the provided field. 3. Select the Group Operation from the list in the provided field. 4.
Page 119 GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual To view VLAN untagged port members: 1. Click Switching > VLAN > Advanced > VLAN Membership. The VLAN Membership screen displays. 2. Click UNTAGGED PORT MEMBERS. The VLAN Untagged Ports screen opens: Figure 4-14 Port PVID Configuration The Port PVID Configuration screen contains parameters for assigning Port VLAN ID (PVID) values to interfaces.
Page 120 GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual Once the PVID is changed from 1 to another VLAN ID on an interface, the default VLAN on that interface is automatically removed. To configure Port PVID parameters: 1. Click Switching > VLAN > Advanced > Port PVID Configuration. The Port PVID Configuration screen displays: Figure 4-15 The Port PVID Configuration screen contains the following fields:...
Page 121: Voice Vlan
GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual Voice VLAN Voice VLAN allows you to enhance VoIP service by configuring ports to carry IP Voice traffic from IP phones on a specific VLAN. VoIP traffic has a preconfigured OUI prefix in the source MAC address.
Page 122 GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual Figure 4-16 The Voice VLAN Basic Properties screen contains the following fields: • VoiceVLAN Status – Select the VoiceVLAN status on the device. The possible field values are: – Disable – Disables Voice VLAN on the device. This is the default value. –...
Page 123: Advanced
GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual 3. If you selected Enable in the VoiceVLAN Status field, select the VoiceVLAN ID, Class of Service, Remark CoS and enter the Voice VLAN Aging Time in the provided fields. 4. Click APPLY to update the device. Advanced The Voice VLAN Advanced menu contains the following options: •...
Page 124: Port Setting
GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual • Class of Service – Select the CoS tag to add to incoming packets not containing a VPT received on the Voice VLAN. The possible field values are 0-7, where zero is the lowest priority, and seven is the highest priority.
Page 125 GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual Figure 4-18 The Voice VLAN Port Setting screen contains the following fields: • Interface – Displays the interface for which the Voice VLAN settings are applied. • Voice VLAN Mode – Select the Voice VLAN mode. The possible field values are: –...
Page 126: Oui
GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual – Disable – Disables port/LAG security on the Voice VLAN. This is the default value. • Membership – Displays the Voice VLAN member status. The possible field values are: – Active – Indicates the Voice VLAN membership is active for the interface. –...
Page 127: Stp
GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual – 00-03-6B – Assigned to Cisco IP Phones. – 00-E0-75 – Assigned to Polycom/Veritel IP Phones. – 00-D0-1E – Assigned to Pingtel IP Phones. – 00-01-E3 – Assigned to Siemens IP Phones. – 00-60-B9 – Assigned to NEC/Philips IP Phones. –...
Page 128: Basic
GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual when alternate routes exist between hosts. Loops in an extended network can cause bridges to forward traffic indefinitely, resulting in increased traffic and reducing network efficiency. The STP menu contains the following options: • “Basic”...
Page 129 GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual • Spanning Tree State – Select the STP state on the device. The possible field values are: – Disable – Disables STP on the device. – Enable – Enables STP on the device. This is the default value. •...
Page 130: Advanced
GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual • Max Age (Sec) – Displays the device Maximum Age Time. The Maximum Age Time is the amount of time in seconds a bridge waits before sending configuration messages. The default Maximum Age Time is 20 seconds. •...
Page 131 GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual Figure 4-21 The Advanced STP Configuration screen contains the following fields: STP Configuration • Spanning Tree State – Select the STP state on the device. The possible field values are: – Disable – Disables STP on the device. –...
Page 132 GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual – Flooding – Indicates BPDUs are flooded to all ports in the system. This is the default. – Bridging – Indicates BPDUs are bridged to all ports in the VLAN. Status • Bridge Identifier – Displays the Bridge priority and MAC address. •...
Page 133 GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual CST Configuration The Common Spanning Tree (CST) describes the topology connecting STP/RSTP Bridges and MSTP regions. To configure CST on the device: 1. Click Switching > STP > Advanced > CST Configuration. The CST Configuration screen displays: Figure 4-22 The CST Configuration screen contains the following fields:...
Page 134 GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual • Forward Delay – Enter the device Forward Delay Time. The Forward Delay Time is the amount of time in seconds a bridge remains in a listening and learning state before forwarding packets. The default is 15 seconds. •...
Page 135 GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual CST Port Configuration The CSP Port Configuration screen contains parameters for assigning Common Spanning Tree (CST) values to interfaces. To configure CST ports on the device: 1. Click Switching > STP > Advanced > CST Port Configuration. The CST Port Configuration screen displays: Figure 4-23 The CST Port Configuration screen contains the following fields:...
Page 136 GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual – Disable – Disables Fast Link on the interface. This is the default. • Port State – Displays the current STP state of a port. If enabled, the port state determines what forwarding action is taken on traffic. Possible port states are: –...
Page 137 GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual information displays the same field information as the ports, but represents the LAG RSTP information. To define RSTP on the device: 1. Click Switching > STP > Advanced > RSTP. The Rapid STP screen displays: Figure 4-24 The Rapid STP screen contains the following fields: •...
Page 138 GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual – Disabled – Indicates the port is not participating in the Spanning Tree. • Mode – Displays the current STP mode. The STP mode is selected in the STP Configuration screen. The possible field values are: –...
Page 139 GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual 2. Select the interface. 3. Select the Point-to-Point Admin Status from the list in the provided field in the first row. 4. To configure and test the data link, check Activate Protocol Migration in the provided field in the first row.
Page 140 GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual • Bridge Identifer – Indicates the bridge ID of the selected instance. • Designated Root – Indicates the priority and MAC address of the bridge with the lowest path cost to the instance ID. •...
Page 141 GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual • Interface – Displays the Port or LAG for which the MSTP settings are displayed. • Port Priority – Defines the interface priority for the specified instance. The field range is 0-240. The default value is 128. •...
Page 142: Multicast
GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual – Backup – Provides a backup path to the designated port path toward the Spanning Tree leaves. Backup ports occur only when two ports are connected in a loop by a point-to-point link or when a LAN has two or more connections connected to a shared segment.
Page 143: Basic
GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual ports also receive the Multicast, causing increased network traffic. Multicast forwarding filters enable forwarding of Layer 2 packets to port subsets, defined in the Multicast filter database. The device supports forwarding L2 Multicast Packets. Multicast forwarding is enabled by default, and not configurable by user.
Page 144: Advanced
GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual The Basic IGMP Snooping Configuration screen contains the following fields: IGMP Snooping Configuration • IGMP Snooping Status – Select the IGMP Snooping status on the device. The possible field values are: – Disable – Disables IGMP Snooping on the device. This is the default value. –...
Page 145 GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual IGMP Snooping Configuration To configure Advanced IGMP Snooping: 1. Click Switching > Multicast > Advanced > IGMP Snooping Configuration. The Advanced IGMP Snooping Configuration screen displays: Figure 4-28 The Advanced IGMP Snooping Configuration screen contains the following fields: IGMP Snooping Configuration •...
Page 146 GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual – Disable – Disables IGMP Snooping on the VLAN. • Auto Learn – Select the Auto Learn status on the device. If Auto Learn is enabled, the devices automatically learns where other Multicast groups are located. The possible field values are: –...
Page 147 GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual Multicast Group Configuration The Multicast Group Configuration screen contains fields for creating, deleting and modifying Multicast service groups. The Multicast Group Configuration table contains up to 32 Multicast service groups. To configure Multicast groups: 1.
Page 148 GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual Multicast Group Membership The Multicast Group Membership screen displays the ports and LAGs attached to the selected VLAN and the Multicast service group. The Port and LAG tables also reflect the manner in which the port or LAGs joined the Multicast group.
Page 149 GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual Multicast Group • Interface – Displays the ports and LAGs for which the Multicast settings are displayed. • Interface Status – Select the interface status. The possible field values are: – Static – Indicates the interface is joined to the Multicast group statically. –...
Page 150 GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual Multicast Forward All The Multicast Forward All screen contains fields for attaching ports or LAGs to a device that is attached to a neighboring Multicast router/switch. Once IGMP Snooping is enabled, Multicast packets are forwarded only to the appropriate port or VLAN. To define Multicast forward all settings: 1.
Page 151: Address Table
GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual • Interface Status – Select the interface status. The possible field values are: – Static – Indicates the interface is added to the Multicast forward group statically. – Forbidden – Indicates the interface is forbidden to join the mulitcast group. –...
Page 152 GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual Address Table The Basic Address Table screen displays the MAC Address table according to the defined categories. To query the Basic Address Table: 1. Click Switching > Address Table > Basic > Address Table. The Basic Address Table screen displays: Figure 4-32 The Basic Address Table screen contains the following fields:...
Page 153: Advanced
GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual 4. Click GO to execute the query. To delete all addresses from the Basic Address Table: 1. Click Switching > Address Table > Basic > Address Table. The Basic Address Table screen displays. 2. Click CLEAR ALL to delete all entries in the address table. Advanced The Address Table Advanced menu contains the following options: •...
Page 154 GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual • Interface – Enter the interface to which the entry refers. • Status – Select the MAC Address duration period status within the table. The possible field values are: – Permanent – Indicates the MAC address is permanent. –...
Page 155 GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual • Address Aging – Enter the amount of time the MAC address remains in the Dynamic MAC Address table before it is timed out if no traffic from the source is detected. The range is 10 - 630 seconds. The default value is 300 seconds. 2.
Page 156 GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual • VLAN ID – Displays the VLAN ID number to which the entry refers. • MAC Address – Displays the MAC address to which the entry refers. • Interface – Displays the interface to which the entry refers. 2.
Page 157: Configuring Qos
Chapter 5 Configuring QoS Configuring the Basic and Advanced QoS Settings The navigation pane at the top of the web browser interface contains a QoS tab that enables you to manage your GS700TPS Smart Switch with features under the following main heading: •...
Page 158: Basic
GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual • Weighted Round Robin – Ensures that a single application does not dominate the device forwarding capacity. Weighted Round Robin (WRR) forwards entire queues in a round robin order. All queues can participate in WRR, except SP queues. If the traffic flow is minimal, and SP queues do not occupy the whole bandwidth allocated to a port, the WRR queues can share the bandwidth with the SP queues.
Page 159 GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual The CoS Global Configuration screen contains the following: • QoS Status – Select whether QoS is enabled or disabled on the device. The possible values are: – Enable – Enables QoS globally. This is the default value. –...
Page 160 GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual To configure CoS interface parameters: 1. Click QoS > CoS > Basic > CoS Interface Configuration. The CoS Interface Configuration screen displays: Figure 5-2 The CoS Interface Configuration screen contains the following fields: • Interface –...
Page 161 GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual 4. Check or uncheck the Restore Defaults box in the interface entry row. 5. Click APPLY to update the device. Queue The Queue screen contains fields for defining the QoS queue forwarding types. To set the queue settings: 1.
Page 162 GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual The Bandwidth screen allows the network manager to define Ingress Rate Limit and Egress Shaping Rates. To define bandwidth settings: 1. Click QoS > CoS > Basic > Bandwidth. The Bandwidth screen displays: Figure 5-4 The Bandwidth screen contains the following fields: •...
Page 163: Advanced
GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual • Egress Shaping Rates Status – Select whether egress shaping is defined on the interface. The possible field values are: – Enable – Enables egress shaping rate on the interface. – Disable – Disables egress shaping rate on the interface. This is the default value. •...
Page 164 GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual To map CoS values to queues: 1. Click QoS > CoS> Advanced > CoS to Queue Mapping. The CoS to Queue Mapping screen displays: Figure 5-5 The CoS to Queue Mapping screen contains the following fields: CoS to Queue Mapping •...
Page 165 GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual DSCP to Queue Mapping The DSCP To Queue Mapping screen contains fields for mapping DSCP values to traffic queues for various PHBs (Per-Hop Behaviors). These include the CS (Class Selector), AF (Assured Forwarding) and EF (Expedited Forwarding). For example, a packet with a DSCP tag value of 1 can be assigned to the High queue.
Page 166 GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual Restore Default Mapping • Restore Defaults – Restore the DSCP Mapping device factory default values. The possible field values are: – Checked – Restores the factory default settings for DSCP mapping values. – Unchecked – Maintains the current DSCP mapping settings. 2.
Page 167 GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual • IPv6 ACL – Select a user-defined IPv6 ACL from the list. • And/Or – Indicates the criteria used to match class maps with an IP ACL address. Matches both IPv4 or IPv6 and/Or MAC to the packet. •...
Page 168 GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual To define policies: 1. Click QoS > CoS> Advanced > Policy Table screen. The Policy Table screen displays: Figure 5-8 The Policy Table screen contains the following fields: • Policy Name – Define the user-defined policy name. •...
Page 169 GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual 11. Click DELETE to remove the entry. Policy Binding The Policy Binding screen contains information for attaching policies on interfaces. 1. Click QoS > CoS> Advanced > Policy Binding screen. The Policy Binding screen displays: Figure 5-9 The Policy Binding screen contains the following fields: Policy Binding Table...
Page 170: Managing Security
Chapter 6 Managing Security Setting Security Configuration Options The navigation pane at the top of the web browser interface contains a Security tab that enables you to manage your GS700TPS Smart Switch with features under the following main menu options: •...
Page 171: Radius
GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual Change Password The Change Password screen contains parameters for configuring device passwords. Authentication on this device uses only a password, not a username. To change the device password: Click Security > Management Security > User Configuration > Change Password. The Change Password screen displays: Figure 6-1 The Change Password screen contains the following fields:...
Page 172 GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual To configure RADIUS servers: Click Security > Management Security > RADIUS. The RADIUS screen displays: Figure 6-2 The RADIUS screen contains the following fields: • Host IP Address – Enter the RADIUS Server IP address. •...
Page 173 GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual • Active – Select the priority in which the system performs authentication with a RADIUS Server. The system performs authentication initially with the RADIUS Primary Server, and if it fails, it performs authentication with the RADIUS Backup Server. The possible values are: –...
Page 174: Tacacs
GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual Figure 6-3 The RADIUS Accounting Server Configuration screen contains the following fields: • Accounting Mode – Select the RADIUS accounting method. The possible field values are: – None – Indicates RADIUS accounting is disabled. This is the default. –...
Page 175 GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual The TACACS+ protocol ensures network integrity through encrypted protocol exchanges between the client and TACACS+ server. The user-assigned TACACS+ parameters are applied to newly defined TACACS+ servers. If values are not defined, the system defaults are applied to the new TACACS+ servers.
Page 176: Authentication List
GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual – Backup – Defines the TACACS+ as the Backup Server. 2. Select the TACACS+ server entry. 3. Enter the Host IP Address, Key String, Authentication Port and Timeout for Reply in the provided fields in the first row. 4.
Page 177: Port Authentication
GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual To configure the Authentication List method: Click Security > Management Security > Authentication List. The Authentication List screen displays: Figure 6-5 The Authentication List screen contains the following fields: • 1,2,3 – Select the order in which authentication is applied. The possible field values are: –...
Page 178: Basic
GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual Basic The Port Authentication Basic menu contains the following option: • “802.1X Configuration” 802.1X Configuration The Basic 802.1X Configuration screen allows network managers to configure network authentication parameters. In addition, the Guest VLAN option is enabled from the Basic 802.1X Configuration screen.
Page 179: Advanced
GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual – None – Indicates no authentication method is used to authenticate the port. • Guest VLAN – Select whether the Guest VLAN is enabled or disabled on the device. The default VLAN cannot be defined as a Guest VLAN. The possible field values are: –...
Page 180 GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual To define the 802.1X configuration: Click Security > Port Authentication > Advanced > 802.1X configuration. The Advanced 802.1X Configuration screen displays: Figure 6-7 The Advanced 802.1X Configuration screen contains the following fields: • Port Based Authentication State – Enable port-based authentication on the device. The possible field values are: –...
Page 181 GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual • EAPOL Handling – Select the method of handling EAPOL (Extensible Authentication Protocol Over LAN) packets when 802.1X authentication is disabled. The possible field values are: – Filtering – Indicates EAPOL packets are filtered. –...
Page 182 GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual To configure port-based authentication global properties: Click Security > Port Authentication > Advanced > Port Authentication. The Port Authentication screen displays Figure 6-8 The Port Authentication screen contains the following fields: • Interface – Displays the interfaces. •...
Page 183 GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual • Guest VLAN – Select whether the Guest VLAN is enabled or disabled on the port. The default VLAN cannot be defined as a Guest VLAN. The possible field values are: – Enable – Enables using a Guest VLAN for the unauthorized port. If a Guest VLAN is enabled, the unauthorized port automatically joins the VLAN selected in the VLAN List field.
Page 184: Traffic Control
GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual 3. Select the Port Control state, Guest VLAN mode and Periodic Reauthentication status in the provided fields in the first row. 4. If you selected Enable as the Periodic Reauthentication status, enter the Reauthentication Period in the provided field in the first row.
Page 185 GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual To configure Storm Control: Click Security > Traffic Control > Storm Control. The Storm Control screen displays: Figure 6-9 The Storm Control screen contains the following fields: • Interface – Displays the port number for which the storm control information is displayed.
Page 186: Port Security
GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual – Broadcast Only – Counts Broadcast traffic only. This mode is enabled by default. • Broadcast Rate Threshold – Enter the maximum rate (kilobits per second) at which broadcast packets are forwarded. FE (Fast Ethernet) ports have a range of 70 - 100000 and GE (Gigabit Ethernet) ports have a range of 3500 - 1000000.
Page 187 GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual To define port security: Click Security > Traffic Control > Port Security. The Port Security screen displays: Figure 6-10 The Port Security screen contains the following fields: • Interface – Displays the port or LAG name. •...
Page 188: Protected Ports
GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual • Max Entries – Enter the maximum number of MAC addresses that can be learned on the port. The Max Entries field is enabled only if the Limited Dynamic Lock mode is selected. The range is 1-128 entries. The default value is 1. •...
Page 189 GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual unprotected ports, but not to other protected ports. Undefined ports are perceived as unprotected and can send traffic to any port; whether protected or unprotected. The default configuration is unprotected. To define protected ports: Click Security >...
Page 190: Acl
GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual Access Control Lists (ACL) allow network managers to define classification actions and rules for specific ingress ports. Packets entering an ingress port, with an active ACL, are either admitted or denied entry and the ingress port is disabled. If they are denied entry, the user can disable the port. The ACL menu contains the following options: •...
Page 191 GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual Figure 6-12 The MAC Configuration screen contains the following fields: MAC ACL • Current number of ACL – Displays the current number of user-defined ACLs. MAC ACL Table • Name – Enter the user-defined MAC based ACL name. •...
Page 192: Mac Rules
GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual MAC Rules The MAC Rules screen allows a MAC Rule to be defined within a configured ACL. Rules can be added only if the ACL is not bound to an interface. o define MAC Rules: Click Security >...
Page 193: Mac Binding Configuration
GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual – Permit – Permits access to the device. – Deny – Denies access to packets originating from the blocked MAC address. – Shutdown – Drops packets that meet the ACL criteria, and disable the port to which the packet was addressed.
Page 194: Ipv4 Acl
GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual To bind interfaces to an ACL: Click Security > ACL > MAC Binding Configuration. The MAC Binding Configuration screen displays: Figure 6-14 The MAC Binding Configuration screen contains the following fields: MAC Binding Configuration •...
Page 195: Ipv4 Rules
GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual o view or rename IPv4 Based ACLs: Click Security > ACL > IPv4 ACL. The IPv4 ACL screen displays: Figure 6-15 The IPv4 ACL screen contains the following fields: IPv4 ACL • Current number of ACL – Displays the current number of user-defined ACLs. IPv4 ACL Table •...
Page 196 GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual Figure 6-16 The IPv4 Rules screen contains the following fields: IPv4 Rules • ACL Name – Select the ACL Name from the list IPv4 Rules Table • Priority – Enter the rule priority. When the packet is matched to a rule, user groups are either granted permission or denied device management access.
Page 197: Ipv4 Binding Configuration
GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual 2. Select the ACL Name from the list in the provided field. 3. Select the rule entry. 4. Enter the provided fields in the first row. 5. Click APPLY to update the device. To add an IPv4 rule: 1.
Page 198: Ipv6 Acl
GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual To bind IPv4 interfaces to an ACL: 1. Click Security > ACL > IPv4 Binding Configuration. The IPv4 Binding Configuration screen displays: Figure 6-17 The IPv4 Binding Configuration screen contains the following fields: IPv4 Binding Configuration •...
Page 199 GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual Figure 6-18 The IPv6 ACL screen contains the following fields: IPv6 ACL • Current number of ACL – Displays the current number of user-defined ACLs. IPv6 ACL Table • Name – Enter the user-defined IP based ACL name. •...
Page 200: Ipv6 Rules
GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual IPv6 Rules The IPv6 Rules screen allows an IPv6 Rule to be defined within a configured ACL. Rules can be added only if the ACL is not bound to an interface. o define IPv6 Rules: 1.
Page 201 GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual • Destination Port – Enter the destination port that is matched to packets. • DSCP – Match the packet DSCP value to the ACL. Either the DSCP value or the IP Precedence value is used to match packets to ACLs. The possible field range is 0-63. •...
Page 202: Ipv6 Binding Configuration
GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual IPv6 Binding Configuration The IPv6 Binding Configuration screen contains information for mapping ACLs to IPv6 interfaces. When an ACL is bound to an interface, all the ACE rules that have been defined are applied to the selected interface. Whenever an ACL is assigned on a port, LAG or, VLAN, flows from that ingress interface that do not match the ACL are matched to the default rule, which is Drop unmatched packets.
Page 203: Binding Table
GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual 4. Select the interfaces to bind to the selected ACL Name by one of the following methods. a. Click on the port or LAG gold bar to display the associated interfaces, and then select the interfaces to bind by clicking on the boxes below the interfaces.
Page 204: Monitoring The Switch
Chapter 7 Monitoring the Switch Setting Monitoring Options The navigation pane at the top of the web browser interface contains a Monitoring tab that enables you to manage your GS700TPS Smart Switch with features under the following main menu options: •...
Page 205: Logs Configuration
GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual Table 7-1. Severity Levels Severity Severity Level Severity Level Description Informational 6 Device information is provided. Debug Detailed log information is provided. This section provides information for managing logs. The logs enable viewing device events in real time, and recording the events for later usage.
Page 206: Log Filter
GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual – Enable – Enables device logs. This is the default value. 2. Select either Enable or Disable as the Logging State in the provided field. 3. Click APPLY to update the device. Log Filter The Log Filter screen contains fields for defining which events are recorded to which logs.
Page 207: Memory Log
GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual – Warning – Indicates the lowest level of a system warning. The system is functioning, but an operational problem has occurred. – Notice – Indicates the system is functioning properly, but a system notice is logged. –...
Page 208 GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual To view the Memory Log screen: 1. Click Monitoring > Logs > Memory Log. The Memory Log screen displays: Figure 7-3 The Memory Log screen contains the following fields: • Log Index – Displays the log number. •...
Page 209: Flash Log
GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual • Description – Displays the log message text. 2. Click REFRESH or CLEAR LOGS to refresh or reset the Memory Logs screen. Flash Log The Flash Log screen 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 210: Server Log
GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual – Emergency – Displays 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 – Indicates the device needs immediate attention. Alert is the second highest warning level.
Page 211 GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual The Server Log screen contains the following fields: • Server IP – Enter the server’s IP address to which logs can be sent. • UDP Port – Enter the UDP port to which the server logs are sent. The possible range is 1 - 65535.
Page 212: Rmon
GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual 6. Enter an optional server Description in the provided field in the first row. 7. Select the Minimum Severity level message sent to the server from the list in the provided field in the first row. 8.
Page 213 GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual Statistics The RMON Basic Statistics screen contains fields for viewing information about device utilization and errors that occurred on the device. To view RMON Basic Statistics: 1. Click Monitoring > RMON > Basic > Statistics. The RMON Basic Statistics screen displays: Figure 7-6 The RMON Basic Statistics screen contains the following fields:...
Page 214: Advanced
GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual • Received Packets – Displays the number of packets received on the interface, including bad packets, Multicast, and Broadcast packets, since the device was last refreshed. • Broadcast Packets Received – Displays the number of good broadcast packets received on the interface since the device was last refreshed.
Page 215 GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual To view RMON Advanced Statistics: 1. Click Monitoring >RMON > Advanced > Statistics. The RMON Advanced Statistics screen displays: Figure 7-7 The RMON Advanced Statistics screen contains the following fields: RMON Interface Statistics • Interface –...
Page 216 GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual • Broadcast Packets Received – Displays the number of good broadcast packets received on the interface since the device was last refreshed. This number does not include Multicast packets. • Multicast Packets Received – Displays the number of good Multicast packets received on the interface since the device was last refreshed.
Page 217 GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual • Interface – Displays the port or LAG for which statistics are displayed. • Drop Events – Displays the number of dropped events that have occurred on the interface since the device was last refreshed. •...
Page 218 GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual To configure RMON history information: 1. Click Monitoring > RMON > Advanced > History Control. The RMON History Control screen displays: Figure 7-8 The RMON History Control screen contains the following fields: • History Entry No. – Displays the entry number for the History Control Table screen. •...
Page 219 GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual 3. Click ADD to update the device. To remove a history control entry: 1. Click Monitoring >RMON > Advanced > History Control. The RMON History Control screen displays. 2. Select the history control entry. 3.
Page 220 GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual • Drop Events – Displays the number of dropped events that have occurred on the interface since the device was last refreshed. • Received Bytes – Displays the number of octets received on the interface since the device was last refreshed.
Page 221 GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual Events Control The RMON Events Control screen contains fields for defining RMON events. To configure RMON events control: 1. Click Monitoring > RMON > Advanced > Events Control. The RMON Events Control screen displays: Figure 7-10 The RMON Events Control screen contains the following fields: •...
Page 222 GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual To add an events control entry: 1. Click Monitoring > RMON > Advanced > Events Control. The RMON Events Control screen displays. 2. Enter the Community, Description and Owner in the provided field in the first row. 3.
Page 223 GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual • Description – Displays the log entry description. 2. To refresh the RMON Events Log screen, click REFRESH. Alarms The RMON Alarms screen 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.
Page 224 GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual • Rising Event – Enter the event number by which rising alarms are reported. • Falling Threshold – Enter the falling counter value that triggers the falling threshold alarm. The falling threshold is graphically presented on top of the graph bars. Each monitored variable is designated a color.
Page 225: Port Mirroring
GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual 2. Select the Counter Name from the list of MIB variable values in the provided field in the first row. 3. Enter the Interface in the provided field in the first row. 4. Select the Sample Type from the list in the provided field in the first row. 5.
Page 226: Port Mirroring
GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual Port Mirroring To define port mirroring: 1. Click Monitoring > Port Mirroring > Port Mirroring. The Port Mirroring screen displays: Figure 7-13 The Port Mirroring screen contains the following fields: Destination Port • Destination Port – Enter the port to which port traffic is copied. Source Port Table •...
Page 227 GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual To add a source port entry: 1. Click Monitoring > Port Mirroring > Port Mirroring. The Port Mirroring screen displays. 2. Enter the Source Port in the provided field in the first row. 3. Select the port mirroring Type from the list in the provided field in the first row. 4.
Page 228: Maintenance
Chapter 8 Maintenance Using the Maintenance Options The navigation pane at the top of the web browser interface contains a Maintenance tab that enables you to manage your GS700TPS Smart Switch with features under the following main menu options: • “Reset”...
Page 229: Factory Default
GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual To reset the device: 1. Click Maintenance > Reset > Device Reboot. The Device Reboot screen displays: Figure 8-1 The Device Reboot screen contains the following fields: • Reboot Unit Number – Select the unit to be reset. The possible field values are: –...
Page 230: Upload
GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual To restore stacking defaults, press the reset button on the front panel of your device. To reset the device to the factory defaults: 1. Click Maintenance > Reset > Factory Default. The Factory Default screen displays: Figure 8-2 2.
Page 231 GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual To back up files: 1. Click Maintenance > Upload. The Upload screen displays: Figure 8-3 The Upload screen contains the following fields: • File Type – Enter the type of file to be uploaded. The possible field values are: –...
Page 232: Download
GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual Download The Download menu contains the following option: • “Download” Download System files can be downloaded using the Download screen. To download system files: 1. Click Maintenance > Download. The Download screen displays: Figure 8-4 The Download screen contains the following fields: •...
Page 233: File Management
GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual 2. Select Firmware, Boot File or Configuration as the download File Type from the provided field. 3. Select whether to download via TFTP or via HTTP. 4. If you selected via HTTP, enter the file name in the provided box. 5.
Page 234: Troubleshooting
GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual • After Reset – Select the image file that is active after the specific unit is reset. The possible field values are: – Image 1 – Activates Image file 1 after the device is reset. –...
Page 235 GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual To test cables: 1. Click Maintenance > Troubleshooting > Cable Test. The Cable Test screen displays: Figure 8-6 The Cable Test screen contains the following fields: • Interface – Enter the port to which the cable is connected. •...
Page 236 GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual • Cable Length – Displays the approximate cable length. This test can only be performed when the port is up and operating at 100Mbps or 1 Gbps. 2. On the row containing the interface to be tested, click TEST to test the cable connected to the interface.
Page 237: Online Help
The description that follows in this chapter covers these features. Support The Support screen provides access to the NETGEAR online support site at www.netgear.com. To access the Support screen: 1. Click Help > Online Help > Support. The Online Help menu opens and the Support screen...
Page 238: User Guide
GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual User Guide The User Guide screen provides access to the online User Guide. To view the User Guide screen: 1. Click Help > Online Help > User Guide. The User Guide screen displays: Figure 9-2 2.
Page 239: Appendix A Default Settings
Appendix A Default Settings This appendix provides default settings for the NETGEAR Model GS700TPS Smart Switch. You can always configure the switch to default settings by using the Factory Reset function from a Web browser. Table A-1. Default Settings Feature...
Page 240 GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual Default Settings v1.0, June 2009...
Page 241: Index
Index ACE 24 Firmware Download 5 ACL 21 Firmware Upload 4 binding 24 Flash Logs 6 Bandwidth Settings 5 getting started 1 Boot File Download 5 History Table Page 16 changing the password 9 configuration monitoring 1 IGMP Snooping 44 network parameters 6 QoS 1 installing 3...
Page 242 GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual SNMP groups 34 SNMP v3 23 map CoS 7 stacking 8 Memory Logs 4 STP 28 menus 2 subnet mask 8 Multicast Forward All Page 51 switch Multicast Groups 48 device 8 switch configuration 1 switch monitoring 1 navigation menu 2 system configuration 8...

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Chapter 1 Getting Started with Switch Management

Chapter 2 Introduction to the Web Browser Interface

Chapter 3 Managing System Settings

Chapter 4 Configuring Switching Settings

Chapter 5 Configuring Qos

Chapter 6 Managing Security

Chapter 7 Monitoring the Switch

Chapter 8 Maintenance

Chapter 9 Online Help

Appendix A Default Settings

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