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  • Page 1 ® IntraCore IC36240 Series Layer 2+ Gigabit Ethernet Switch User’s Manual...
  • Page 2 Password: Asante Copyright © 2005 Asante Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this document, or any associated artwork, product design, or design concept may be copied or reproduced in whole or in part by any means without the express written consent of Asante Technologies, Inc.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    2.4 Installing the Optional External Power Supply...14 2.5 Connecting Power ...15 2.6 Connecting to the Network ...15 2.6.1 10/100/1000BaseT Ports Cabling Procedures ...15 2.6.2 Gigabit Ethernet Ports Cabling Procedures ...16 Chapter 3: Initial Software Setup...18 3.1 Connecting to a Console ...18 Asante IntraCore IC36240 User’s Manual...
  • Page 4 4.7 Using the No and Default Forms of Commands ...32 4.8 Using Command-Line Editing Features and Shortcuts...32 4.8.1 Moving Around on the Command Line...33 4.8.2 Completing a Partial Command Name...33 4.8.3 Editing Command Lines That Wrap ...34 4.8.4 Deleting Entries...35 Asante IntraCore IC36240 User’s Manual...
  • Page 5 5.6 MAC Address Table ...53 Chapter 6: Configuring IP...54 6.1 Assign IP Addresses to Switch...54 6.2 Establish Address Resolution...55 6.2.1 Define a Static ARP Cache ...55 6.3 Managing IP Multicast Traffic ...56 6.3.1 IGMP Overview...56 6.3.2 Configuring IGMP ...56 Asante IntraCore IC36240 User’s Manual...
  • Page 6 9.1 Main Configuration Menu ...74 9.2 Information Screens ...75 9.2.1 Front Panel Information Screen ...75 9.2.2 General Information Screen ...76 9.2.3 Assign IP Addresses to Switch ...76 9.3 Port Configuration Menu...78 9.3.1 Individual Port Configuration Screen...78 Asante IntraCore IC36240 User’s Manual...
  • Page 7 B.2 Technical Support and Warranty ...100 Appendix C: FCC Compliance and Warranty Statements... 101 C.1 FCC Compliance Statement...101 C.2 Important Safety Instructions...101 C.3 IntraCare Warranty Statement...102 Appendix D: Online Warranty Registration... 103 Index ... 104 Asante IntraCore IC36240 User’s Manual...

  • Page 8: Chapter 1: Introduction

    Chapter 1: Introduction The IntraCore IC36240 24-port Layer 2+ Managed Gigabit Switch is a high-performance network switch used to reduce network congestion and application response times. The 24-port IntraCore IC36240 multi-protocol switch supports Layer 2+ and Gigabit Ethernet switching. The switch has 24 10/100/1000BaseT ports with Auto-Uplink and has 4 combination ports used for sharing with SFP mini GBICs.

  • Page 9: Package Contents

    The following section describes the front and back panels of the IntraCore IC36240 Series switches. The front panel of the IntraCore IC36240 contains the following: power and port LEDs, 24 10/100/1000BaseT ports, 4 dual-function Gigabit ports that support either 1000BaseT or mini GBIC Gigabit Ethernet ports, a USB port and a console port.

  • Page 10: Leds

    The IC36240 front panel LED display allows you to monitor the status of the switch. The IC36240 has one power LED indicator, one (optional) external power LED and one fan LED. There are also LED indicators for each of the 24 ports. Refer to the following table for LED information.

  • Page 11: Management And Configuration

    Remote in-band management is available through Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) and Telnet client. When connecting via a Telnet session (line vty0), the default password is also Asante (case-sensitive). See Chapter 2 for more information on connecting to the switch. Asante IntraCore IC36240 User’s Manual...

  • Page 12: Chapter 2: Hardware Installation And Setup

    Use the following guidelines to easily install the switch, ensuring that it has the proper power supply and environment. 2.1 Installation Overview Follow these steps to install the IntraCore IC36240 switch: Open the box and check the contents. See Chapter 1.2 Package Contents for a complete list of the items included with the IntraCore IC36240 switch.

  • Page 13: Recommended Installation Tools

    2.1.5 Cooling and Airflow The IntraCore IC36240 switch uses internal fans for air-cooling. Do not restrict airflow by covering or obstructing air vents on the sides of the switch.

  • Page 14: Equipment Rack Guidelines

    The Gigabit SFP module inserts into the Mini GBIC port to create a new Gigabit port. The hot-swapping feature on the IntraCore IC36240 lets you install and replace the SFP transceivers while the system is operating; you do not need to disable the software or shut down the system power.

  • Page 15: Connecting Power

    The 10/100/1000 ports on the switch allow for the connection of 10BaseT, 100BaseTX, or 1000BaseT network devices. The ports are compatible with IEEE 802.3 and 802.3u standards. 1.00C/Nov 11 2004 17:03:04 Flash Size: Console Baud Rate: Asante IntraCore IC36240 8.0MB 9600 bps User’s Manual...

  • Page 16: Gigabit Ethernet Ports Cabling Procedures

    Pair Number & Wire Colors 2 White / Orange 2 Orange / White 3 White / Green 1 Blue / White 1 White / Blue 3 Green / White 4 White / Brown 4 Brown / White Asante IntraCore IC36240 User’s Manual...
  • Page 17 When attaching a workstation to the switch, a standard straight-through CAT5 cable may be used, even when the workstation is attached via a patch panel. No crossover cable is needed with the MDX/MDI ports. The switch should be kept off the network until proper IP settings have been set. Asante IntraCore IC36240 User’s Manual...

  • Page 18: Chapter 3: Initial Software Setup

    Under the Connect To tab, choose the appropriate COM port (such as COM1 or COM2). Under the Settings tab, choose Select Terminal keys for Function, Arrow, and Ctrl keys. Be sure the setting is for Terminal keys, NOT Windows keys Choose VT100 for Emulation mode. Asante IntraCore IC36240 User’s Manual...

  • Page 19: Connecting To A Pc

    You can connect to the switch through a PC by using either an Ethernet or USB cable. Using a telnet session, you can telnet into the switch. The default IP address is 192.168.1.1. The case-sensitive default password is Asante. Asante IntraCore IC36240 User’s Manual...

  • Page 20: Passwords And Privileges Commands

    Use the no form of this command to remove the password requirement. Switch(config)# enable password ? Specifies an UNENCRYPTED password will follow Specifies a HIDDEN password will follow LINE The UNENCRYPTED (cleartext) 'enable' password Switch(config)# enable password 0 <password> Switch(config)# exit Switch# write [memory ‌ file] Asante IntraCore IC36240 User’s Manual...

  • Page 21: Password

    The password can be set at unencrypted (level 0) or encrypted (level 7). Switch(config-line)# password ? LINE The UNENCRYPTED (cleartext) line password Specifies an UNENCRYPTED line password will follow Specifies a HIDDEN line password will follow Asante IntraCore IC36240 User’s Manual...

  • Page 22: Login Security

    3.4 Login Security Two methods are available on the IntraCore IC36240 to configure an authentication query process for better login security: the username command for the global configuration mode and password and login commands from the line configuration mode. 3.4.1 The username Command To establish a username-based authentication system, use the username command in global configuration mode.

  • Page 23: Setting A Default Ip Gateway Address

    The switch is ready for configuration. Refer to the following chapters for management and configuration information. 3.7 System Boot Parameters The IntraCore IC36240 has two boot banks to store its runtime code. You can select which bank to use for the next boot with the following command:...

  • Page 24: Chapter 4: Understanding The Command Line Interface (Cli)

    The user top commands available at the user level are a subset of those available at the privileged level. In general, the user top commands allow you to connect to remote devices, change terminal settings on a temporary basis, Asante IntraCore IC36240 User’s Manual...

  • Page 25: Privileged Top (Privileged Exec) Mode

    To return to user EXEC mode, use the disable command. Purpose Lists the user EXEC commands. Lists all the options available for the given command. Purpose Enters the privileged EXEC mode. Lists privileged EXEC commands. Asante IntraCore IC36240 User’s Manual...

  • Page 26: Global Configuration Mode

    The following example shows how to access and exit global configuration mode and list global configuration commands. Command Switch# configure Switch(config)# ? Purpose From privileged EXEC mode, enters global configuration mode. Lists the global configuration commands. Asante IntraCore IC36240 User’s Manual...
  • Page 27 From global configuration mode, you can access three additional configuration modes: Use the interface, spanning- tree, and vlan commands to access their respective configuration modes. Purpose Exits global configuration mode and returns to privileged EXEC mode. Asante IntraCore IC36240 User’s Manual...

  • Page 28: Interface Configuration Mode

    Switch(config)# spanning-tree ? Enable multiple spanning tree (IEEE 802.1s) forward-time Set forwarding delay time hello-time Set interval between HELLOs max-age Maximum allowed message age of received Hello BPDUs priority Set bridge priority rapid Enable rapid convergence Asante IntraCore IC36240 User’s Manual...

  • Page 29: Vlan Configuration Mode

    4.3.3 VLAN Configuration Mode Use the VLAN configuration mode to partition a single IntraCore IC36240 into a VLAN each containing it own set of ports. To access and list the VLAN configuration commands, use the command in global configuration mode.
  • Page 30 Enter the configure command followed by a space and a question mark (?) to list the command’s keyword(s) and a brief explanation: Purpose Obtain a brief description of the help system in any command mode. List all commands available for a particular command mode. When you need help, Asante IntraCore IC36240 User’s Manual...

  • Page 31: Checking Command Syntax

    In the following example, suppose you want to add an access-list entry: Switch(config)# access-list % Invalid input detected at '^' marker. In the following example, an incomplete command is entered. Switch(config)# access-list % Command incomplete. Switch(config)# Asante IntraCore IC36240 User’s Manual...

  • Page 32: Using Cli Command History

    Return to more recent commands in the history buffer after recalling commands with Ctrl-P or the up arrow key. Repeat the key sequence to recall successively more recent commands. While in EXEC mode, list the last several commands entered. Asante IntraCore IC36240 User’s Manual...

  • Page 33: Moving Around On The Command Line

    Move the cursor to the beginning of the command line. Move the cursor to the end of the command line. Move the cursor back one word. Move the cursor forward one word. Purpose Complete a command name. Asante IntraCore IC36240 User’s Manual...

  • Page 34: Editing Command Lines That Wrap

    Switch(config)# access-list 101 permit icmp 192.168.123.0 0.0.0.255 192 Switch(config)# $ st 101 permit icmp 192.168.123.0 0.0.0.255 192.168.0.1 Purpose Return to the beginning of a command line to verify that you have correctly entered a lengthy command. Asante IntraCore IC36240 User’s Manual...

  • Page 35: Deleting Entries

    Delete the word to the left of the cursor. Delete from the cursor to the end of the word. Purpose Scroll down one line. Scroll down one screen. Purpose Redisplay the current command line. Asante IntraCore IC36240 User’s Manual...

  • Page 36: Transposing Mistyped Characters

    Press Esc C. Purpose Transpose the character to the left of the cursor with the character located at the cursor. Purpose Capitalize at the cursor. Press Esc C or Alt-C again to return to lowercase letters. Asante IntraCore IC36240 User’s Manual...

  • Page 37: Chapter 5: Managing The System And Configuration Files

    This chapter explains how to manage the system information, as well as how to manage the configuration files for the IntraCore IC36240. 5.1 Managing the System This section discusses the following tasks needed to manage the system information of the IntraCore IC36240: • Setting the System Clock •...

  • Page 38: Specifying The Hostname

    Ping address 5.1.5 Enabling the System Log The IntraCore IC36240 sends syslog messages to manager servers. Syslog messages are collected by a standard UNIX or NT type syslog daemon. Syslog enables the administrator to centrally log and analyze configuration events and system error messages such as interface status, security alerts, environmental conditions, and CPU process overloads.

  • Page 39: Displaying The Operating Configuration

    This section discusses how to download configuration files from remote servers, and store configuration files on the switch at system startup. Configuration files contain the commands the switch uses to customize the function of the IC36240. The setup command facility helps you create a basic configuration file. However, you can manually change the configuration by typing commands in a configuration mode.

  • Page 40: Copying Configuration Files To A Network Server

    The global configuration prompt. Enter the necessary configuration commands. Saves the configuration file to your startup configuration. On most platforms, this step saves the configuration to NVRAM. Exits global configuration mode. the global configuration mode. Finally, the copy Asante IntraCore IC36240 User’s Manual...
  • Page 41 The following is an example of copying the startup-config for use on the switch. Switch# copy startup-config ? running-config tftp:[//A.B.C.D/filename] Update (merge with) current system configuration Copy to tftp: file system Asante IntraCore IC36240 User’s Manual...

  • Page 42: Copying Configuration Files From A Network Server To The Switch

    Copy to startup configuration Copy to tftp: file system Purpose Copy a file from a TFTP server to the switch. Asante IntraCore IC36240 User’s Manual...

  • Page 43: Configuring Snmp

    SNMP allows different types of networks to communicate by exchanging network information through messages known as protocol data units (PDUs). The IntraCore IC36240 supports SNMPv1, v2 and v3. The SNMPv3 protocol has improved the authentication, access control, and security methods. The following sections outline these methods.

  • Page 44: Security Levels

    SNMPv3 does not protect the network from Denial of Service and Traffic Analysis attacks. 5.3.4 Support The IntraCore IC36240 switch supports Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) v1, v2 and v3. SNMP v3 provides additional security for your network. The SNMP system consists of three parts: an SNMP manager, an SNMP agent, and a Management Information Base (MIB).
  • Page 45 [traps|informs] [version {1|2c [auth|noauth|priv]}] community-string [udp-port port-number] The IC36240 can send an SNMP trap to its configured trap receivers if it detects a duplicate IP address. To turn on duplicate IP detection, use the following command in global configuration mode: Command...

  • Page 46: Snmp Configuration Commands

    30 seconds. Set the message queue length for each trap-host. The range is 1– 1000. The default is 10. Set the system contact string. Set the system location string. Show various SNMP information. Asante IntraCore IC36240 User’s Manual...

  • Page 47: Spanning Tree Parameters

    32768 to make it become the root bridge. If the current bridge is near the edge of the network, it is best to leave the value of the Bridge Priority at its default setting. Asante IntraCore IC36240 User’s Manual...

  • Page 48: Spanning Tree Port Configuration

    Designated port—connects to the designated switch, which has the lowest path cost when forwarding packets from that LAN to the root bridge. The port through which the designated switch is attached to the LAN is called the designated port. Asante IntraCore IC36240 User’s Manual...
  • Page 49 Valid priority values are 0, 4096, 8192, 12288, 16384, 20480, 24576, 28672, 32768, 36864, 40960, 45056, 49152, 53248, 57344, and 61440. All other values are rejected. To return the switch to its default setting, use the no spanning-tree priority configuration command. Asante IntraCore IC36240 User’s Manual...
  • Page 50 For <port-priority>, the range is 0–240 in increments of 16; the default is 128. The lower the number, the higher the priority. To return the switch to its default setting, use the no spanning-tree port-priority interface configuration command. Asante IntraCore IC36240 User’s Manual...

  • Page 51: Multiple Spanning-Tree (Mst)

    M-records are always encapsulated within MST BPDUs (MST BPDUs). The original spanning trees computed by MSTP are called M-trees. M-trees are active only within the MST region. M-trees merge with the IST at the boundary of the MST region and form the CST. Asante IntraCore IC36240 User’s Manual...

  • Page 52: Configuring Vlan

    Use the VLAN feature to partition a single IntraCore IC36240 into a VLAN each containing its own set of ports. Packets are forwarded only between ports belonging to the same VLAN. This allows you to restrict access from one segment to another to increase network security or to reduce traffic.

  • Page 53: Mac Address Table

    Switch(config)# mac-address-table aging-time The range is 10–1,000,000 seconds. A value of 0 disables aging. Type Ports ---- ----- Dynamic eth13 Dynamic eth9 Dynamic eth9 Dynamic eth9 Dynamic eth9 Self Dynamic eth9 Dynamic eth9 Asante IntraCore IC36240 User’s Manual...

  • Page 54: Chapter 6: Configuring Ip

    In the IP address 206.203.1.35/27, the “/27” indicates that the first 27 bits are used to identify the unique network, and the remaining bits are used to identify the specific host. Status Reserved Available Reserved Available Available Multicast group addresses Reserved Broadcast Asante IntraCore IC36240 User’s Manual...

  • Page 55: Establish Address Resolution

    The process of determining the local data link address from an IP address is called address resolution. The IntraCore IC36240 software uses the Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) for address resolution. ARP is used to associate IP addresses with media or MAC addresses. Taking an IP address as input, ARP determines the associated media address.

  • Page 56: Managing Ip Multicast Traffic

    However, only the members of the group receive the message. The IntraCore IC36240 supports the Internet Group Management Protocol (IGMP) that is used between hosts on a LAN and the switch(s) on that LAN to track the multicast groups of which hosts are members.

  • Page 57: Using Access Lists

    Select the IGMP version that the switch uses in a vlan. Purpose Configure the frequency at which the designated switch sends IGMP host-query messages. Purpose Set the maximum query response time advertised in IGMP queries. Asante IntraCore IC36240 User’s Manual...
  • Page 58 In addition to direct protection, the ACL should also provide a first line of defense against certain types of invalid traffic on the Internet. Asante IntraCore IC36240 User’s Manual...
  • Page 59 Important: By default, if no conditions match, the software rejects the address. The switch supports two types of access lists: • Standard: access list numbers 1–99 and 1300–1999 (expanded range) • Extended: access list numbers 100–199 and 2000–2699 (expanded range) Asante IntraCore IC36240 User’s Manual...

  • Page 60: Create A Standard Access List

    After entering the access list, use the show command from privileged mode, as shown above. Any lists you have created, as well as any remark entered for a list, will be displayed. Note: In the above examples, the argument any can be used instead of 0.0.0.0 255.255.255.255. Asante IntraCore IC36240 User’s Manual...

  • Page 61: Create A Mac Access List

    6.4.2 Create a MAC Access List The IntraCore IC36240 has a 16K Mac address. The parameters for a MAC access list are described below: • MAC access-list standard (700-799): Identifies the access list to which an entry belongs. There is no limit to how many entries make up a MAC access list, other than available memory.
  • Page 62 Switch(config)# $ eny tcp 192.168.123.0 0.0.0.255 192.168.124.0 0.0.0.255 eq 21 ? precedence precedence type of service established established <cr> Switch(config)# $ tcp 192.168.123.0 0.0.0.255 192.168.124.0 0.0.0.255 eq 21 tos 2 est Switch(config)# exit Switch# show access-list Asante IntraCore IC36240 User’s Manual...

  • Page 63: Creating An Access List With A Name

    Switch(config)# interface eth1 Switch(config-if-eth1)# ip ? access-group Apply an access-group entry Switch(config-if-eth1)# ip access-group ? WORD access-list number or name Switch(config-if-eth1)# ip access-group 101 ? inbound direction outbound direction Switch(config-if-eth1)# ip access-group 101 out Switch(config-if-eth1)# exit Asante IntraCore IC36240 User’s Manual...

  • Page 64: Configuring Common Access Lists

    Switch(config)# access-list 110 permit tcp host secondary DNS server gt 1023 host primary DNS server eq 53 The following example shows explicitly permitting older DNS zone transfers. Switch(config)# access-list 110 permit tcp host secondary DNS server eq 53 host primary DNS server eq 53 Asante IntraCore IC36240 User’s Manual...
  • Page 65 Switch(config)# access-list 110 permit tcp any gt 1023 host public FTP server gt 1023 Switch(config)# access-list 110 permit tcp any host public SMTP server eq 25 The following example shows explicitly denying all other traffic. access-list 101 deny ip any any Asante IntraCore IC36240 User’s Manual...

  • Page 66: Chapter 7: Vlan Configuration

    VLAN names are not used. Up to 4094 Virtual LANs (VLANs) are supported on the IntraCore IC36240. The default VLAN with VLAN ID (VID) 1. All switchports (eth1–eth16) are included in the default VID 1. The default VID 1 cannot be deleted.

  • Page 67: Deleting A Vlan

    Note: You cannot delete the default VLAN 1. You can delete ports by using the port-member command. The following example show deleting a VLAN port member. Switch# Switch# config Switch(config)# vlan 1 Switch(config-vlan)# port-member delete eth 1 Asante IntraCore IC36240 User’s Manual...

  • Page 68: Vlan Port Membership Modes

    Use the no form of this command to reset to the default of static- access mode. This command assigns the native VLAN for the trunk port. Use the no form of this command to reset the native VLAN to VID 1. Return to Enable mode. Asante IntraCore IC36240 User’s Manual...
  • Page 69 Return to Enable mode. Purpose This global command enables tagging of native VLAN frames on all 802.1q trunk ports. Use the no form of this command to disable tagging of native VLAN frames. Return to Enable mode. Asante IntraCore IC36240 User’s Manual...

  • Page 70: Chapter 8: Quality Of Service Configuration

    Quality of Service (QoS) is a general term referring to various methods of traffic management you can employ on your network to ensure that traffic you identify as high-priority can use a sufficient share of the available bandwidth. The IC36240 supports the following QoS methods: •...

  • Page 71: Defining The Priority List

    8.4.1 Configuring Traffic Shaping for an Interface To configure traffic shaping for outbound traffic on an interface, use the following command in interface configuration mode: Switch(config-if)# traffic-shape rate bit-rate Asante IntraCore IC36240 User’s Manual...

  • Page 72: Configuring Traffic Shaping For An Access List

    (Optional) Applies this CAR traffic policy to the specified access list Purpose Assigns traffic to an access list. Enters interface configuration mode. Configures traffic shaping for outbound traffic on an interface for the specified access list. Purpose Displays the current traffic shaping configuration. Asante IntraCore IC36240 User’s Manual...
  • Page 73 The following examples show setting the rate of interface Ethernet 1 to 100M, setting an associated access list and limiting the rate of the access list on the interface to 200M. Switch(config)# inter eth1 Switch(config-if-eth1)# rate-limit input 100000000 Switch(config-if-eth1)# access-list 1 permit 192.203.56.1 Switch(config-if-eth1)# rate-limit input access-group 1 200000000 Asante IntraCore IC36240 User’s Manual...

  • Page 74: Chapter 9: Configuring The Switch Using The Gui

    Switch(config)# ip http server At your web browser enter the IP address for the switch to launch the GUI. The following example shows the main screen for the IntraCore IC36240: 9.1 Main Configuration Menu Use the navigation panel on the left side of the GUI screen to configure the switch. From this panel you can access the following screens: •...

  • Page 75: Information Screens

    Use this section to access general information about the switch, the state of each port, the link status, the type of link, the mode, and port name. To access the Front Panel Information Screen from the menu bar on the left side of the screen click on the Front Panel button. Asante IntraCore IC36240 User’s Manual...

  • Page 76: General Information Screen

    16 bits to the network field and set the two highest-order bits to 1, 0. The remaining 16 bits formed the host field. The Class C Internet address allocated the highest 24 bits to the network field and set the three highest-order bits to 1,1,0. The remaining eight bits formed the host field. Asante IntraCore IC36240 User’s Manual...
  • Page 77 Use the scroll bar on the left side to view other areas or information. The following example shows the general information screen. Status Reserved Available Reserved Available Available Multicast group addresses Reserved Broadcast To go directly to a specific area click on the hyperlink Asante IntraCore IC36240 User’s Manual...

  • Page 78: Port Configuration Menu

    The Port Configuration and Port Statistics menu appears after clicking on a specific port. Use this screen to view information about the link status and media type. The following example shows the Port Configuration and Port Statistics screen. Follow these steps to configure specific ports. Asante IntraCore IC36240 User’s Manual...
  • Page 79 Security level (1- new node trap, 2- intruder lock port, 3- intruder lock MAC); using this feature protects the network from unsolicited messages sent by an SNMP agent to an SNMP manager. Asante IntraCore IC36240 User’s Manual...
  • Page 80 You can set how the system updates the statistics about the selected port you selecting Auto or Manual and press Refresh. Use the scroll bar on the right side of the screen to view port statistics about the received counters, transmitted counters, errors, frame counters and collisions. Asante IntraCore IC36240 User’s Manual...

  • Page 81: Spanning Tree Protocol Configuration

    To access the Spanning Tree Configuration screen click on the Span Tree button in the menu bar on the left side of the screen. Asante IntraCore IC36240 User’s Manual...

  • Page 82: Stp Port Configuration

    The following example shows the Spanning Tree Protocol Configuration screen. 9.4.1 STP Port Configuration Use this screen to change the priority and the path cost for specific ports. The priority default value is 128, and the value range is 0–240 (in multiples of 16). Asante IntraCore IC36240 User’s Manual...

  • Page 83: Global Stp Bridge Configuration

    Calculate the shortest path from each bridge to the root bridge • Select a designated bridge on each segment, which lies closest to the root and forwards all traffic to it • Select a port on each bridge to forward traffic to the root Asante IntraCore IC36240 User’s Manual...

  • Page 84: Snmp Configuration

    SNMP allows different types of networks to communicate by exchanging network information through messages known as protocol data units (PDUs). The IntraCore IC36240 supports SNMPv1, v2 and v3. The SNMPv3 protocol has improved the authentication, access control, and security methods Asante IntraCore IC36240 User’s Manual...
  • Page 85 Select Enable from the Trap Authentication drop down menu; select enable to allow the switch to authenticate access Type in the IP address and Community address; SNMP addresses to be trapped Click on Apply Changes Asante IntraCore IC36240 User’s Manual...

  • Page 86: Address Table Screen

    VLAN number. To access this screen, click on Addr Table in the menu bar on the left side on the screen. Asante IntraCore IC36240 User’s Manual...
  • Page 87 The following example shows the Address Table screen. Click on the port number to filter the display and show the address table for a specific port. Asante IntraCore IC36240 User’s Manual...
  • Page 88 The MAC Address Table is a table of node addresses that the switch automatically builds by “learning.” It performs this task by monitoring the packets that pass through the switch, checking the source and destination addresses, and then recording the source address information in the table. Asante IntraCore IC36240 User’s Manual...

  • Page 89: Vlan Configuration

    VLAN names are not used. Up to 4094 Virtual LANs (VLANs) are supported on the IntraCore IC36240. The default VLAN with VLAN ID (VID) 1. All switchports (eth1–eth24) are included in the default VID 1. The default VID 1 cannot be deleted.
  • Page 90 The following steps show creating a new VLAN 4 with the name To create a new VLAN and link it to a specific port from the main VLAN Group-Create menu follow these steps: Type the new VLAN number in the VID box Assign a name for the VLAN Asante IntraCore IC36240 User’s Manual...
  • Page 91 Use the VLAN feature to partition a single IntraCore IC36240 into a VLAN each containing its own set of ports. Packets are forwarded only between ports belonging to the same VLAN. This allows you to restrict access from one segment to another to increase network security or to reduce traffic.

  • Page 92: Igmp Configuration

    IP address. The switch is responsible for sending IGMP host-query messages to all hosts on the LAN. By default, the designated switch sends IGMP host-query messages every 60 seconds in order to keep the IGMP overhead on hosts and networks very low. Asante IntraCore IC36240 User’s Manual...
  • Page 93 Click on the VLAN ID number access the advanced IGMP configuration screen. Follow these steps to enable or disable the transmit query packet status Enter the VLAN ID number Select enable or disable from the drop down menu Asante IntraCore IC36240 User’s Manual...
  • Page 94 To enable or disable and to set the query intervals follow these steps. Select enable or disable from the drop down menu Enter the desired query interval (10-200) Asante IntraCore IC36240 User’s Manual...

  • Page 95: Web Cli Screen

    CLI with the usability of the GUI. You can set the clock, ping the system and show the running configuration. To access the Web CLI Screen click on the Web CLI button in the menu bar on the left side of the screen. Asante IntraCore IC36240 User’s Manual...

  • Page 96: System Clock Menu

    From this menu enter the following: Enter the time (HH:MM:SS) Enter the day of the month (1-31) Select the month from the drop down menu Enter the year The following example shows the main screen of the System Clock menu. Asante IntraCore IC36240 User’s Manual...

  • Page 97: Save

    After you set the desired date and time click apply. 9.11 Save Click on Save to automatically retain any configuration changes you made. Asante IntraCore IC36240 User’s Manual...

  • Page 98: Appendix A: Basic Troubleshooting

    Make sure the switch port and the device are both in the same VLAN • Try to connect to a different port Make sure that auto-negotiation is supported and enabled on both sides of the link (in both devices). Asante IntraCore IC36240 User’s Manual...

  • Page 99: Appendix B: Specifications

    Appendix B: Specifications The sections below list the features and product specifications for the IntraCore IC36240 switch. Connectors: 24 RJ-45 auto-MDI/MDIX Ports 24 10/100/1000BaseT ports that have auto-negotiation for speed, duplex mode and flow control Gig Modular Ports 4 SFP slots for 1000SX or 1000LX transceiver that is auto-disabling 1000BaseT port when link is activated.

  • Page 100: Standards Compliance

    (within the United States) advanced replacement, and software maintenance agreement. ™ AsanteCare Optional extended technical support and product warranty for 1–2 additional years. See Appendix C: FCC Compliance and Warranty Statements for more detailed information. Asante IntraCore IC36240 User’s Manual...

  • Page 101: Appendix C: Fcc Compliance And Warranty Statements

    Never spill liquid of any kind on the product. 13. Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks. Refer all servicing to service personnel. Asante IntraCore IC36240 User’s Manual...

  • Page 102: Intracare Warranty Statement

    Replacement: Other countries: See your local distributor or reseller 1. Asante Technologies warrants (to the original end-user purchaser) the covered IntraCore products against defects in materials and workmanship for the period specified above. If Asante receives notice of such defects during the warranty period, Asante will, at its option, either repair or replace products that prove to be defective.

  • Page 103: Appendix D: Online Warranty Registration

    Appendix D: Online Warranty Registration Please register this product online at http://www.asante.com/support/supRegistration.asp or by filling out and mailing the card below. Asante IntraCore IC36240 User’s Manual...

  • Page 104: Index

    ...36 understanding...24 VLAN ...29 Web ...95 Command checking syntax ...31 configuration ...26 copy tftp startup-config ...42 ethernet interface...28 help...30 history...32 IGMP ...56, 57 interface...28 ip http server...74 no ...32 password ...20 password-encryption ...21 Asante IntraCore IC36240 User’s Manual...
  • Page 105 IP address ...22, 76 IP gateway...23 password ...11 port-priority ...50 restoring ...23 SNMP trap authentication...85 SNMP write community ...85 spanning-tree...82 STP Bridge ...84 Description ...9 back panel ...9 front panel ...9 Features ...8 editing ...32 front panel screen...75 Asante IntraCore IC36240 User’s Manual...
  • Page 106 ...39 front panel screen...75 general information screen ...76 information screen ...75 IP multicast ...56 ping...38 port statistics...78 show running-config ...39 Managing the System ...37 Multiple Spanning-Tree configuration ...51 Password changing ...38 Asante IntraCore IC36240 User’s Manual...
  • Page 107 ...37 hostname...38 system clock ...96 SNMP access contol...44 authentication ...43 commands ...46 configuration ...43, 44 contact ...45 create community ...44 disable ...45 security levels ...44 trap ...45 traps ...85 snmp-server command...46 Spanning-Tree configuration ...47, 81 Asante IntraCore IC36240 User’s Manual...
  • Page 108 Traffic Shaping example ...72 monitoring...72 overview ...71 Troubleshooting ...98 VLAN configuration ...52 configuration, GUI...89 create ...66 delete...67 group information screen ...90 port membership...68 static ...68 trunk ...68 Weighted Fair Queuing bandwidth ...70 configuration ...70 monitoring...70 Asante IntraCore IC36240 User’s Manual...

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