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USER GUIDE
BUSINESS SERIES
24-Port or 48-Port 10/100 +
4-Port Gigabit Smart Switch
with Resilient Clustering
Technology and PoE
Model: SLM224G4PS, SLM248G4PS
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About This Guide About This Guide Icon Descriptions While reading through the User Guide you may see various icons that call attention to specific items. Below is a description of these icons: NOTE: This check mark indicates that there is a note of interest and is something that you should pay special attention to while using the product. WARNING: This exclamation point indicates that there is a caution or warning and it is something that could damage your property or product. WEB: Thi
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Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction 1 Chapter 2: Product Overview 2 SLM248G4PS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Back Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 SLM224G4PS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Table of Contents Setup > Network Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Setup > Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Setup > Stack Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Port Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Port Management > Port Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Table of Contents SNMP > Group Membership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 SNMP > Communities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 SNMP > Notification Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 SNMP > Notification Recipient . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 Admin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Table of Contents Appendix C: Glossary 59 Appendix D: Specifications 63 Appendix E: Warranty Information 65 Exclusions and Limitations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 Obtaining Warranty Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 Appendix F: Regulatory Information 67 FCC Statement . . . . . . . .
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Introduction Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Introduction Thank you for choosing the Linksys 24/48-Port 10/100 + 4-Port Gigabit Smart Switch with Resilient Clustering Technology and PoE. These switches allow you to expand your network securely. User control is secured using 802.1x security using a RADIUS authentication mechanism and can also be controlled using MAC filtering. For Wireless or VoIP deployments, the SLM224G4PS and SLM248G4PS Switches support the IEEE802.3af standard for Power over E
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Product Overview Chapter 2 G1-G4 The Switch is equipped with 4 auto- Chapter 2: sensing Gigabit Ethernet network ports, which use RJ-45 connectors. The Gigabit Ethernet ports Product Overview support network speeds of 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, or 1000 Mbps. They can operate in half- and full-duplex modes. Auto-sensing technology enables each port SLM248G4PS to automatically detect the speed of the device connected to it (10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, or 1000 Mbps), Front Panel and adjust its speed and du
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Product Overview Chapter 2 Back Panel Stack (G1-G4) (Amber) Lights up to indicate that the corresponding port (G1 through G4) is The Console port and power port are located on the back linked to another switch. (Two of these LEDs will panel of the Switch. be lit if switch stacking is properly configured.) Ethernet 1-24 The Switch is equipped with 24 auto-sensing, Ethernet network ports, which use RJ-45 connectors. The Fast Ethernet ports Back Panel of the SLM248G4PS support network speeds
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Product Overview Chapter 2 SLM224G4PS Shared Port Mapping miniGBIC Port Standard Port miniGBIC 1 G3 miniGBIC 2 G4 Back Panel The Console port and power port are located on the back panel of the Switch. Back Panel of the SLM224G4PS CONSOLE The Console port is a serial port that allows you to connect to a computer’s serial port (for configuration purposes) using the provided serial cable. You can use HyperTerminal to manage the Switch using the console port. POWER The Power port is where you
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Installation Chapter 3 Pre-Installation Considerations Chapter 3: Fast Ethernet Considerations Installation If you are using the Switch for Fast Ethernet (100 Mbps) applications, you must observe the following guidelines: Overview This chapter will explain how to connect network devices Full-Duplex Considerations to the Switch. The following diagram shows a typical The Switch provides full-duplex support for its RJ-45 network configuration. ports. Full-duplex operation allows data to be s
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Installation Chapter 3 To rack-mount the Switch in any standard 19-inch wide, Desktop Placement 1U-high rack, follow the instructions described below. • Attach the rubber feet to the recessed areas on the 1. Place the Switch on a hard flat surface with the front bottom of the Switch. panel facing you. • Place the Switch on a desktop near an AC power source. 2. Attach a rack–mount bracket to one side of the Switch • Keep enough ventilation space for the switch and with the supplied screws a
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Installation Chapter 3 For a 1000 Mbps device: Ethernet Ports Shared with miniGBIC Ports • Connect a Category 5e Ethernet network cable to Port Shared with Port Shared with Switch port G1, G2, G3, or G4 on the Switch. miniGBIC1 miniGBIC2 For a 10/100 Mbps PoE device: SLM248G4PS G3 G4 • SLM248G4PS: Connect a Category 5e Ethernet SLM224G4PS G3 G4 network cable to one of ports 1-12 or ports 25-36 on the Switch. To establish a Gigabit Ethernet connection using a miniGBIC • SLM224G4PS: Connect a
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Installation Chapter 3 1. Connect one end of a Category 5e Ethernet network cable to port G1 on Unit 1. 2. Connect the cable’s other end to port G2 on Unit 2. 3. Connect one end of a Category 5e Ethernet network cable to port G1 on Unit 2. 4. Connect the cable’s other end to port G2 on Unit 3. 5. Connect one end of a Category 5e Ethernet network cable to port G1 on Unit 3. 6. Connect the cable’s other end to port G2 on Unit 4. 7. Connect one end of a Category 5e Ethernet network Connect Unit
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Configuration Using the Console Interface Chapter 4 5. Set the serial port settings as follows, then click OK. Chapter 4: Bits per Second: 38400 Configuration Using the Databits: 8 Parity: None Console Interface Stop bits: 1 Flow control: None Overview The Switch features a menu-driven console interface that lets you perform basic switch configuration and easily manage your network. To use the console interface, you either run the HyperTerminal application to configure a serial connectio
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Configuration Using the Console Interface Chapter 4 How to Use the Console Interface Switch Main Menu The Console Interface consists of a hierarchical series of After successful login, the Main Menu screen appears. This menu screens and settings screens. Each menu displays screen displays six menu choices: System Configuration a list of options. Selecting an option brings up a settings Menu, Port Status, Port Configuration, System Mode, Help, screen where you can configure the relevant settin
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Configuration Using the Console Interface Chapter 4 System Information From the System Information screen you can check current firmware versions and other general switch information. General System Information Management Settings The Management Settings screen displays the Serial Port System Information Configuration option. Versions The Versions screen displays version-related information for each switch in the system. Management Settings Serial Port Configuration The Serial Port Configur
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Configuration Using the Console Interface Chapter 4 User & Password Settings Security Settings The User & Password Settings screen displays all the user The IP Configuration screen displays one option: Disable accounts defined on the system. Active Management Access Profile. Security Settings User & Password Settings Selecting this option will prompt you to confirm that you The default account is admin. You cannot edit this account want to disable the active management access profile. (its
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Configuration Using the Console Interface Chapter 4 IP Address Settings Network Configuration The IP Address Settings screen allows you to set the IP The Network Configuration screen offers a choice of two information for the Switch. tests, Ping and TraceRoute. Network Configuration IP Address Configuration Ping The Ping screen displays the IP address of the IP Address This sets the Switch’s IP Address. The default location you want to contact. setting is 12.168.1.254. If you change the IP a
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Configuration Using the Console Interface Chapter 4 After the traceroute test is complete, the TraceRoute Restore System Default Settings screen displays the IP address, status, and statistics of the To restore the Switch back to the factory default settings, traceroute test. select Restore System Default Settings and press Enter. A prompt appears in the lower part of the screen asking File Management you to confirm the requested action. Press Y to continue The File Management screen allow
