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MOXA EtherDevice™ Switch
EDS-518A Series User’s Manual
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First Edition, April 2006
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MOXA EtherDevice™ Switch EDS-518A Series User’s Manual The software described in this manual is furnished under a license agreement and may be used only in accordance with the terms of that agreement. Copyright Notice Copyright © 2006 MOXA Networking Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. Reproduction without permission is prohibited. Trademarks MOXA is a registered trademark of the MOXA Group. All other trademarks or registered marks in this manual belong to their respective man
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Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction ...............................................................................................1-1 Overview .............................................................................................................................. 1-2 Package Checklist................................................................................................................. 1-2 Features ....................................................................
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The Concept of Multicast Filtering ......................................................................... 3-40 Configuring IGMP Snooping .................................................................................. 3-43 Add Static Multicast MAC...................................................................................... 3-44 Configuring GMRP................................................................................................. 3-45 GMRP Table ....................
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1 1 Chapter 1 Introduction Welcome to MOXA EtherDevice Switch EDS-518A Series, the Gigabit Managed Redundant Ethernet Switch designed specially for connecting Ethernet-enabled devices in industrial field applications. The following topics are covered in this chapter: Overview Package Checklist Features
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EDS-518A Series User’s Manual Introduction Overview As the world’s network and information technology becomes more mature, the trend is to use Ethernet as the major communications interface in many industrial communications and automation applications. In fact, a whole new industry has sprung up to provide Ethernet products that comply with the requirements of demanding industrial applications. EDS-518A is designed for Gigabit-speed, high port density, ultra-reliable operation in rugged in
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EDS-518A Series User’s Manual Introduction Useful Utility and Remote Configuration Configurable using a Web browser, Telnet/Serial console, and Windows utility Send ping commands to identify network segment integrity Recommended Software and Accessories EDS-SNMP OPC Server Pro DR-4524, DR-75-24, DR-120-24 DIN-Rail 24 VDC Power Supply Series 1-3
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2 2 Chapter 2 Getting Started This chapter explains how to access EDS-518A for the first time. There are three ways to access the switch: serial console, Telnet console, and web browser. The serial console connection method, which requires using a short serial cable to connect EDS-518A to a PC’s COM port, can be used if you do not know EDS-518A’s IP address. The Telnet console and web browser connection methods can be used to access EDS-518A over an Ethernet LAN, or over the Internet.
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EDS-518A Series User’s Manual Getting Started RS-232 Console Configuration (115200, None, 8, 1, VT100) Connection Caution! NOTE 1. You cannot connect to EDS-518A simultaneously by serial console and Telnet. 2. You can connect to EDS-518A simultaneously by web browser and serial console, or by web browser and Telnet. However, we strongly suggest that you do NOT use more than one connection method at the same time. Following this advice will allow you to maintain better control over the c
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EDS-518A Series User’s Manual Getting Started 3. The Communication Parameter page of the Property window opens. Select the appropriate COM port for Console Connection, 115200 for Baud Rate, 8 for Data Bits, None for Parity, and 1 for Stop Bits. 4. Click the Terminal tab, and select VT100 for Terminal Type. Click OK to continue. 5. Type 1 to select ansi/VT100 terminal type, and then press Enter. 2-3
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EDS-518A Series User’s Manual Getting Started 6. The Console login screen will appear. Press Enter to open the Account pop-up selector and then select either admin or user. Use the keyboard’s down arrow to move the cursor to the Password field, enter the Console Password (this is the same as the Web Browser password; leave the Password field blank if a console password has not been set), and then press Enter. 7. EDS-518A’s Main Menu will be displayed. (NOTE: To modify the appearance of th
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EDS-518A Series User’s Manual Getting Started Configuration using a Telnet Console You may use Telnet to access EDS-518A’s console utility over a network. To be able to access EDS’s functions over the network (by Telnet or Web Browser) from a PC host that is connected to the same LAN as EDS-518A, you need to make sure that the PC host and EDS-518A are on the same logical subnet. To do this, check your PC host’s IP address and subnet mask. By default, EDS-518A’s IP address is 192.168.127.25
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EDS-518A Series User’s Manual Getting Started 3. The Console login screen will appear. Press Enter to open the Account pop-up selector and then select either admin or user. Use the keyboard’s down arrow to move the cursor to the Password field, enter the Console Password (this is the same as the Web Browser password; leave the Password field blank if a console password has not been set), and then press Enter. 4. When the Main Menu of EDS-518A’s console utility opens, click Terminal pref
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EDS-518A Series User’s Manual Getting Started Before accessing EDS-518A’s web browser interface, first connect one of its RJ45 Ethernet ports NOTE to your Ethernet LAN, or directly to your PC’s Ethernet NIC. You can establish a connection with either a straight-through or cross-over Ethernet cable. MOXA EDS-518A’s default IP is 192.168.127.253. NOTE Perform the following steps to access EDS-518A’s web browser interface. 1. Open Internet Explorer and type EDS-518A’s IP address in the Ad
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EDS-518A Series User’s Manual Getting Started Disabling Telnet and Browser Access If you are connecting EDS-518A to a public network, but do not intend to use its management functions over the network, we suggest disabling both Telnet Console and Web Configuration from the RS-232 Console’s Basic Settings System Identification page, as shown in the following figure. 2-8
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3 3 Chapter 3 Featured Functions This chapter explains how to access EDS-518A’s various configuration, monitoring, and administration functions. There are three ways to access these functions: RS-232 console, Telnet console, and web browser. The serial console connection method, which requires using a short serial cable to connect EDS-518A to a PC’s COM port, can be used if you do not know EDS-518A’s IP address. The Telnet console and web browser connection methods can be used to acces
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EDS-518A Series User’s Manual Featured Functions Configuring Basic Settings The Basic Settings group includes the most commonly used settings required by administrators to maintain and control EDS-518A. System Identification The system identification items are displayed at the top of the web page, and will be included in alarm emails. Entering the system identification information makes it easier to identify the different switches connected to your network. Switch Name Setting Descrip
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EDS-518A Series User’s Manual Featured Functions Password EDS-518A provides two levels of access privileges: admin privilege gives read/write access to all EDS-518A configuration parameters, and user privilege provides read access only. You will be able to view the configuration, but will not be able to make modifications. ATTENTION EDS-518A’s default Password is not set (i.e., is blank). If a Password is already set, then you will be required to type the Password when logging into the
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EDS-518A Series User’s Manual Featured Functions Accessible IP MOXA EDS-518A uses an IP address-based filtering method to control access to EDS-518A units. Accessible IP Settings allows you to add or remove “Legal” remote host IP addresses to prevent unauthorized access. Access to EDS-518A is controlled by IP address. If a host’s IP address is in the accessible IP table, then the host will be allowed access to the EDS-518A. You can allow one of the following cases by setting this parame
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EDS-518A Series User’s Manual Featured Functions Port Port settings are included to give the user control over Port Access, Port Transmission Speed, Flow Control, and Port Type (MDI or MDIX). An explanation of each configuration item follows: Enable Setting Description Factory Default checked Allows data transmission through the port. enabled unchecked Immediately shuts off port access. ATTENTION If a connected device or sub-network is wreaking havoc on the rest of the network,
