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USER GUIDE
BUSINESS SERIES
24-Port or 48-Port 10/100 +
4-Port 10/100/1000 Gigabit
Resilient Clustering Smart
Switch with 2 Combo SFPs
Model: SLM224G4S, SLM248G4S
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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 SLM224G4S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Back Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 SLM248G4S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Table of Contents Setup > Network Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Setup > Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Setup > Stack Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Port Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Port Management > Port Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Table of Contents SNMP > Communities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 SNMP > Notification Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 SNMP > Notification Recipient . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Admin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 Admin > User Authentication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Table of Contents Appendix D: Specifications 62 SLM224G4S/SLM248G4S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 Appendix E: Warranty Information 64 Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 Exclusions and Limitations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 Obtaining Warranty Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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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 2 Combo SFPs. These switches allow you to expand your network securely. Configuration of the switch is secured using SSL for Web access. User control is secured using 802.1x security using a RADIUS authentication mechanism and can also be controlled using MAC filtering. Extensive QoS features makes the solution ideal
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Product Overview Chapter 2 miniGBIC (1-2) The miniGBIC (gigabit interface Chapter 2: converter) port is a connection point for a miniGBIC expansion module, so the Switch can Product Overview be uplinked via fiber to another switch. The MiniGBIC port provides a link to a high-speed network segment or individual workstation at SLM224G4S speeds of up to 1000 Mbps. Front Panel To establish a Gigabit Ethernet connection using a miniGBIC port, you will need to install a MGBT1, The Switch’s
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Product Overview Chapter 2 SLM248G4S miniGBIC (1-2) The miniGBIC (gigabit interface converter) port is a connection point for a miniGBIC expansion module, so the Switch can Front Panel be uplinked via fiber to another switch. The The Switch’s LEDs and ports are located on the front MiniGBIC port provides a link to a high-speed panel. network segment or individual workstation at speeds of up to 1000 Mbps. To establish a Gigabit Ethernet connection using a miniGBIC port, you will need to i
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Installation Chapter Pre-Installation Considerations Chapter : 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 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 an
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Installation Chapter For a 1000 Mbps device: The hardware installation is complete. Proceed to “Chapter 5: Configuration Using the Web-based Utility”, • Connect a Category 5e Ethernet network cable to for directions on how to set up the Switch. port G1, G2, G3, or G4 on the Switch. 3. Connect the other end of the network cable to a PC or Configuring Stacking Mode other network device. The SLM224G4S and SLM248G4S Switches can operate in 4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to connect additional devices
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Installation Chapter 10. Connect the cable’s other end to port G2 on Unit 6. For detailed information on switch stacking, refer to “Appendix B: About Switch Stacking.” 11. Connect one end of a Category 5e Ethernet network cable to port G1 on Unit 6. For more information on stack configuration using the Console Interface, refer to “Stack Configuration” and 12. Connect the cable’s other end to port G2 on Unit 1. “System Mode” in “Chapter 4: Configuration Using the For a stack with less tha
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Installation Chapter 4 5. Set the serial port settings as follows, then click OK. Chapter 4: Bits per Second: 8400 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 connection through the Switch’s consol
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Installation 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 settings. and Log Out. To select a
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Installation Chapter 4 System Information Management Settings From the System Information screen you can check current The Management Settings screen displays the Serial Port firmware versions and other general switch information. Configuration option. System Information Management Settings Versions Serial Port Configuration The Versions screen displays version-related information The Serial Port Configuration screen displays the current for each switch in the system. baud rate setting. To cha
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Installation Chapter 4 (When you create your first user account, it will appear as IP Configuration though you are editing the admin account; however, you The IP Configuration screen displays three menu choices: are only replacing the admin account with the new account. IP Address Settings, HTTP Configuration, and Network The admin account is not overwritten or deleted.) Configuration. Once you have created a user account, you can edit it (change the user name and/or password) or delete i
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Installation Chapter 4 HTTP TraceRoute HTTP Server Enable or disable the Switch’s HTTP server Select Edit to change the IP address, and select Execute function. to begin the traceroute test. HTTP Server port Set the TCP port that HTTP packets are After the traceroute test is complete, the TraceRoute sent and received from. screen displays the IP address, status, and statistics of the traceroute test. Network Configuration File Management The Network Configuration screen offers a choice of two
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Installation Chapter 4 Select Edit to change the settings. When your changes Restore System Default Settings are complete, press Esc to return to the Action menu, and To restore the Switch back to the factory default settings, select Execute to upload or download the designated file. select Restore System Default Setting and press Enter. If you are downloading a new boot image, please follow A prompt appears in the lower part of the screen asking these steps: you to confirm the requested
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Installation Chapter 4 Software The version number of the software that runs System Mode the switch. The System Mode screen displays information about the Uplink The ID number of the switch that has an uplink system mode: connection to this switch. Downlink The ID number of the switch that has a downlink connection from this switch. Status The status of the switch, either master or slave. ID After Reset The ID number that the Switch will have after the next system reset. Values are Auto or
