This guide discusses how to install your freeConnect Smart 2420. 1.2 Terms/Usage In this guide, the term “Switch” (first letter upper case) refers to your freeConnect Smart 2420, and “switch” (first letter lower case) refers to Ethernet switches in general.
2 Introduction This chapter describes the features of the freeConnect Smart 2420 and some background information about Ethernet/Fast Ethernet/Gigabit Ethernet switching technology. 2.1 Gigabit Ethernet Technology Gigabit Ethernet is an extension of IEEE 802.3 Ethernet utilizing the same packet structure, format,...
Smart 2420 User’s Manual Cost Reduction: VLANs can be used to create multiple broadcast domains, thus eliminating the need of expensive routers. Port-based (or port-group) VLAN is the common method of implementing a VLAN, and is the one supplied in the Switch.
Leave at least 4” (10cm) of space at the front and rear of the Switch for ventilation. • Install the Switch on a sturdy, level surface that can support its weight, or in an EIA standard-size equipment rack. For information on rack installation, see the next section, Rack Mounting.
The Switch uses an AC power supply operating at 100-240V AC, 50-60 Hz. The power switch is located at the rear of the unit adjacent to the AC power connector and the system fan. The switch’s power supply will adjust to the local power source automatically and the unit can be turned on any...
These ports also support automatic MDI/MDIX crossover functionality providing true “plug and play” capability. You only have to a device to the switch using a straight-through cable, regardless of whether the device is a computer, switch and hub.
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The Reset button is used to reset all of the settings back to the factory default. Note: Be sure that you record the settings of your Switch before performing a reset, as all settings will be erased after pressing the “Reset” button.
5.1 Power and System LEDs Power: Power Indicator On: The Switch is receiving power. Off: The Switch is not receiving power or the power cord has an improper connection. System: CPU Indicator Flashing: The CPU is working. On: The CPU is idling.
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Smart 2420 User’s Manual 1000Mbp On: The port is connected to a gigabit Ethernet connection. Off: The port is connected to a 10Mbps or 100Mbps Ethernet connection or is disconnected. 100Mbps On: The port is connected to a 100Mbps Ethernet connection.
Once the Switches have been discovered, double-click on an entry, or select a switch and click the “Add to monitor list” button to move a Switch from the Discovery List to the Monitor List.
Gateway: The Gateway of the device. 6.3 Monitor List To monitor a Switch, it needs to be added to the Monitor List. You will be able to manage and view trap events for the Switches in this list. System word definitions in the Monitor List: •...
Trap IP and Trap Events in the Web browser, which are available in the Trap Setting Menu. Refer to the appropriate section for details. Add Item: Allows you to add a Switch to the Monitor List manually by entering the IP Address of the device that you want to monitor.
Switch. Web Access: Double click on a Switch in the Monitor List, or select a device in the Monitor List and click the “Web Access” button to open its web interface in a web browser window.
6.6 Configuring the Switch The freeConnect Smart 2420 has a web interface to allow for easy configuration of the Switch. A network administrator can manage and monitor the switch from anywhere on the LAN. This section describes how to configure the Switch’s advanced functions, including: •...
6.8 Main Menu The main menu on the left side of the screen (Figure 14) has the following options: Port Settings, VLAN Settings, Trunk Setting, Mirror Setting, Device Status, Statistic, System Settings, Trap Setting, Password Setting, Backup Setting, Reset Setting. Click on the item that you want to configure to open the respective window.
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Disable shuts down the port. Flow Control: This setting determines whether or not the Switch will handle flow control. Select Enable to avoid data transfer overflows. Select Disable to turn off flow control. When the port is set to full duplex mode, the flow control will automatically be set to Disable. If the...
VLANs are unable to communicate with each other. The VLAN Setting page displays the current VLANs on the switch (Figure 17). Figure 17: VLAN Setting Page To create a new VLAN group, click the “Add Group” button to open the new VLAN configuration window (Figure 18).
Smart 2420 User’s Manual Note: Trunking will only work if the ports are connected to similarly trunked ports on another Switch. There are three groups of ports that can be trunked together. Group 1: Ports 1-12 Group 2: Ports 13-24...
Figure 20: Mirror Setting Page 6.9.5 QoS Setting The Switch supports two types of QoS, port-based and 802.1P-based. QoS stands for quality of service, and is used for prioritizing packets which are sensitive to delays such as multimedia streaming and VoIP (voice over IP) applications. For port-based QoS, select Port Based as the QoS type, and select the priority to give packets from each source port (Figure 21).
The Device Status page displays the current status of the device. It is the same page that is displayed when you first log into the Switch (Figure 13). The screen shows the current System Status, Port Status, VLAN Status, Trunk Status, Mirror Status, and QoS Status.
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Switch. If you forget the password, you will need to reset the Switch to factory defaults. To do this, press the “Reset” button on the rear panel of the Switch. Note that doing this will cause the current settings of the Switch including IP Address, VLANs, Port Settings, etc.
The Factory Reset page (Figure 27) allows you to reset the Switch back to its factory default settings. Note that all of the settings of the Switch will be reset, and the IP address of the device will be set to default setting of 192.168.0.1.
7 Technical Specifications General Standards Protocol Data Transfer Rate Topology Network Cables Number of Ports Physical and Environmental AC Input Power Consumption Temperature Humidity Dimensions (W x D x H) Safety Performance Transmit Method: Filtering Address Table: Packet Filtering/Forwarding Rate MAC Address Learning RAM Buffer IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T Ethernet...
Smart 2420 User’s Manual 8 Certifications This equipment has been tested and found to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference (2) This device must accept any interference received. Including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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