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DES-3224 10/100 Auto Negotiation Switch User’s Guide Rev. A1 (December, 1998) 6DES3224..02 Printed In Taiwan RECYCLABLE.
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v Table of Contents Table of Contents ................................................................................................................... i About This Guide ..............................................................................
Table of Contents vi LEDs ................................................................................................................................... 12 DES-3224 LED Panel .......................................................................
vii Spanning Tree Configuration Menu ............................................................................. 40 SNMP Management Configuration .................................................................................. 43 SNMP Management Configuration Menu .
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10/100 Auto Negotiation Switch User’s Guide About This Guide 1 About This Guide This section defines the scope of this guide and gives a summary of the contents of each chapter. It describes the features of the D-Link DES-3224 10/100 Auto Negotiation Switch.
10/100 Auto Negotiation Switch User’s Guide Introduction 2 1 Introduction This chapter gives a physical and functional overview of the DES-3224. The DES-3224 is an intelligent, managed switch, designed for use on medium sized networks as part of the backbone or for use with other switches and hubs on a larger network.
10/100 Auto Negotiation Switch User’s Guide Introduction 3 The MDI-II port is used as an uplink port for connecting to another switch or for connecting to hubs. Figure 1 : DES-3224 Front Panel All 24 MDI-X ports on the DES-3224can be used for network connections.
10/100 Auto Negotiation Switch User’s Guide Introduction 4 There are heat vents located on the side opposite the fans. The fans and the vents help to cool the DES-3224. Always leave two inches of space around the DES-3224 so that air can circulate and cool the DES-3224.
10/100 Auto Negotiation Switch User’s Guide Introduction 5 Updating Firmware Firmware can be updated quickly and easily. See the section Software Update Menu, Chapter 5 , for instructions on updating firmware.
10/100 Auto Negotiation Switch User’s Guide Installing the DES-3224 6 2 Installing the DES-3224 This chapter covers the following: • Unpacking the DES-3224 • Installation options and instructions • Powering on the DES-3224 Unpacking the DES-3224 Open the box and carefully unpack the DES-3224.
10/100 Auto Negotiation Switch User’s Guide Installing the DES-3224 7 Desktop/ Shelf Installation Follow these steps to install the DES-3224 on a desktop or shelf: 1. Place the four ru bber pads at the four corners of the DES-3224. 2. Install the DES-3224 on the desktop/shelf where you would like to place it.
10/100 Auto Negotiation Switch User’s Guide Connecting the DES-3224 to the Network 8 3 Connecting the DES-3224 to the Network This chapter covers the following: • Cable Specifications • Ports .
10/100 Auto Negotiation Switch User’s Guide Connecting the DES-3224 to the Network 9 must use the correct pin arrangement in order for the DES-3224 to work properly. See Figure 4 for an example of straight through and crossover cable. Table 2 : Cable Requirements shows the cable specifications.
10/100 Auto Negotiation Switch User’s Guide Connecting the DES-3224 to the Network 10 Ports There are three types of ports on the DES-3224: MDI-II Uplink, MDI-X and RS-232. The difference between the MDI-II Uplink port and the MDI-X ports is the internal pin arrangement.
10/100 Auto Negotiation Switch User’s Guide Connecting the DES-3224 to the Network 11 DES-3224 to DES-3224 Connection There are two ways to connect DES-3224s together: MDI-II uplink port or MDI-X ports. See Table 3 : Cable Connections for the proper connections to use with each type of port.
10/100 Auto Negotiation Switch User’s Guide LEDs 12 4 LEDs The LED panel of the DES-3224, displayed in Figure 5 , is designed to allow you to manage the DES-3224 at a glance. The LEDs indicate the following: • Power • Speed • Link • Activity • Duplex mode • CPU utilization and error status All of the LEDs are described in detail.
10/100 Auto Negotiation Switch User’s Guide LEDs 13 DES-3224 LED Panel The LED panel of the DES-3224 displayed in Figure 5 , allows you to manage the DES-3224 at a glance. Figure 5 : DES-3224 LED Panel Speed/ Link/ Activity LED The 10/100 Mbps, Link, and Activity are combined into one LED.
10/100 Auto Negotiation Switch User’s Guide LEDs 14 Table 6 : DES-3224 Full/ Half LED Status Color Meaning On Green Port is in Full Duplex Off Dark Port is in Half Duplex Utilization LEDs The Utilization LED indicates the percentage utilization of the CPU during normal operation.
10/100 Auto Negotiation Switch User’s Guide Managing the DES-3224 15 5 Managing the DES-3224 This chapter shows the menus used to manage the DES-3224.
10/100 Auto Negotiation Switch User’s Guide Managing the DES-3224 16 • Parity: None • Stop bits: 1 • Flow Control: None • Enable: Terminal keys 4. Press Enter to display the login panel. 5. Log in using the default User Name and Password. The User Name and Pass word are case sensitive.
10/100 Auto Negotiation Switch User’s Guide Managing the DES-3224 17 Log In The Log In panel, displayed in Figure 6 , is the first panel you see when connecting to the DES-3224. All management methods require you to log into the DES-3224 with your user name and password before beginning a management session.
10/100 Auto Negotiation Switch User’s Guide Managing the DES-3224 18 Help Message A one page panel, displayed in Figure 7 , is available. The menu lists the keystroke and typographic conventions available on the DES-3224.
10/100 Auto Negotiation Switch User’s Guide Managing the DES-3224 19 Panel Conventions Keystroke Conventions Example Description UP, DOWN, or TAB keys Select different ite ms. SPACEBAR Toggle-switch. DEL, or BACKSPACE Remove any input character from the screen.
10/100 Auto Negotiation Switch User’s Guide Managing the DES-3224 20 Console Program The Console Program, shown in Figure 8 , is the main menu of the DES-3224.
10/100 Auto Negotiation Switch User’s Guide Managing the DES-3224 21 SNMP Management Configuration The SNMP Management Configuration menu allows you to create SNMP Communities and configure SNMP Trap Manager Settings. VL AN Port Management The VLAN Port Management menu allows you to create, delete and modify VLANs quickly and easily.
10/100 Auto Negotiation Switch User’s Guide Managing the DES-3224 22 System Information The System Information menu displays the Hardware revision, MAC address, LAN IP address and other information on the DES-3224. System Reset The System Reset menu allows you to reset the DES-3224 through software rather than powering off.
10/100 Auto Negotiation Switch User’s Guide Managing the DES-3224 23 System Information Menu The System Information menu, displayed in Figure 10 , allows you to enter management and configuration information on the DES-3224. Figure 10 : System Information menu Hardware Revision Specifies the hardware revision and the product generation.
10/100 Auto Negotiation Switch User’s Guide Managing the DES-3224 24 System Description Brief manufacturer description of the DES-3224. This value cannot be changed. System Name Specifies the full name of the DES-3224. This value can be changed, allowing you to assign a unique name to the DES-3224.
10/100 Auto Negotiation Switch User’s Guide Managing the DES-3224 25 System Reset The System Reset panel, displayed in Figure 11 , enables you to reset the DES-3224 without powering off. Figure 11 : System Reset Some configurations will require you to reset the DES-3224 in order for them to take effect.
10/100 Auto Negotiation Switch User’s Guide Managing the DES-3224 26 Factory Reset The Factory Reset panel, displayed in Figure 12 , is used to reset the DES-3224 and restore all factory default values. Using this panel erases all configurations and customization.
10/100 Auto Negotiation Switch User’s Guide Managing the DES-3224 27 Figure 13 : Factory Reset Confirmation Follow these steps to exit the panel without restoring factory default parameters: 1.
10/100 Auto Negotiation Switch User’s Guide Managing the DES-3224 28 System Rate Control The System Rate Control panel, displayed in Figure 14 , allows you to set the packet forwarding rate on the DES-3224. There are two options: Store & Forward and Cut-Through.
10/100 Auto Negotiation Switch User’s Guide Managing the DES-3224 29 byte packets are delayed by 1200 microseconds in a Store and Forward device versus 60 microseconds in a Cut-Through device. Store and Forward requires more memory because the DES-3224 must store the packet before sending it out.
10/100 Auto Negotiation Switch User’s Guide Managing the DES-3224 30 Software Update Menu The Software Update menu, displayed in Figure 15 , is used to upgrade the software on the DES-3224. Figure 15 : Software Update Follow these steps to upload new software: 1.
10/100 Auto Negotiation Switch User’s Guide Managing the DES-3224 31 Figure 16 : Software Update Transfer Figure 17 : Send File 5. Select Browse on the panel displayed in Figure 17 . The browse option shows the contents of your hard drive. You must specify the path from the DES-3224 to the file the firmware is in.
10/100 Auto Negotiation Switch User’s Guide Managing the DES-3224 32 When the transfer is complete you will see the panel in Figure 18 . The DES-3224 will reset itself automatically and you will have to log in again.
10/100 Auto Negotiation Switch User’s Guide Managing the DES-3224 33 User Account Management The User Account Management panels allow you to add users, delete users and modify user access rights. Follow these steps to reach the User Account Management panels: 1.
10/100 Auto Negotiation Switch User’s Guide Managing the DES-3224 34 Figure 20 : Create New User User Name Enter the user’s name in this field. User names are case sensitive. You can enter a maximum of eight characters. Password Enter the user’s password in this field.
10/100 Auto Negotiation Switch User’s Guide Managing the DES-3224 35 2. Enter the Password. 3. Reenter the password in the Confirm Password field. 4.
10/100 Auto Negotiation Switch User’s Guide Managing the DES-3224 36 Delete Enables you to delete users. The following operations can be performed independently of each other or combined. Follow these steps to change user Access Level: 1. Select the user’s Access Level.
10/100 Auto Negotiation Switch User’s Guide Managing the DES-3224 37 Change Password The Change Password panel, displayed in Figure 22 , enables you to change user passwords. Figure 22 : Change Password User Name The name of the user whose password you are going to change.
10/100 Auto Negotiation Switch User’s Guide Managing the DES-3224 38 5. Select Save and press Enter to save your changes. Switch Port Configuration The Switch Port Configuration panels are used to configure individual ports on the DES- 3224. All three panels are dealt with together.
10/100 Auto Negotiation Switch User’s Guide Managing the DES-3224 39 Physical Refers to the physical state of the port. If you manually change the state of a port it will remain in that state until you change it. It will not auto negotiate speed and duplex mode.
10/100 Auto Negotiation Switch User’s Guide Managing the DES-3224 40 2. Enter a new value between zero and 255. 3. Select Save and press Enter. Spanning Tree Configuration The Spanning Tree Configuration panel is used to configure the Spanning Tree Algorithm.
10/100 Auto Negotiation Switch User’s Guide Managing the DES-3224 41 Spanning Tree Algorithm Spanning Tree Algorithm can be enabled or disabled. Use Spanning Tree to prevent network loops. Bridge Priority The Bridge Priority can be from 0 to 65535. Zero is the highest Bridge Priority.
10/100 Auto Negotiation Switch User’s Guide Managing the DES-3224 42 Root Bridge Specifies the MAC address of the Root Bridge. The DES-3224 may or may not be the root bridge. The DES-3224 is the default root bridge. Root Port Specifies the preferred path to the Root Bridge.
10/100 Auto Negotiation Switch User’s Guide Managing the DES-3224 43 SNMP Management Configuration The SNMP Management Configuration panel is used to configure the DES-3224 for SNMP management. Leave the default values in place if you are not managing your network through SNMP.
10/100 Auto Negotiation Switch User’s Guide Managing the DES-3224 44 Figure 25 : SNMP Management Configuration menu SNMP Manager Setting The fields under this setting are used to configure the DES-3224 for SNMP Management. You must configure these fields in order to manage the DES-3224 through SNMP.
10/100 Auto Negotiation Switch User’s Guide Managing the DES-3224 45 SNMP Trap Manager Setting Enables you to enter the IP addresses of Trap Managers. Traps are messages the DES-3224 sends out to inform trap managers of events on the network. The DES-3224 generates traps and sends them to the network manager.
10/100 Auto Negotiation Switch User’s Guide Managing the DES-3224 46 Follow these steps to configure the SNMP Trap Manager Setting: 1. Enter the IP Address of the Trap Manager. 2. Enter the name of the SNMP Community String. 3. Select Status and toggle the space bar to select Valid or Invalid.
10/100 Auto Negotiation Switch User’s Guide Managing the DES-3224 47 VLAN Port Management A Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN) is a logical subgroup within a LAN that is created with software rather than physical connections. The purpose of a VLAN is to prevent broadcast storms and ease congestion on your network.
10/100 Auto Negotiation Switch User’s Guide Managing the DES-3224 48 Figure 26 : VLAN Port Management menu Follow these steps to create, delete and modify VLAN: 1.
10/100 Auto Negotiation Switch User’s Guide Managing the DES-3224 49 Create/ View VLAN The Create/View VLAN menu, displayed in Figure 27 , is used to create a new VLAN. The default value is that all ports belong to one VLAN. You can create up to eight separate VLANs.
10/100 Auto Negotiation Switch User’s Guide Managing the DES-3224 50 All ports will have a status of available on this panel, even after they have been selected as part of a VLAN. There is nothing on this panel that indicates the port is already part of a VLAN.
10/100 Auto Negotiation Switch User’s Guide Managing the DES-3224 51 4. A screen prompt will warn you that you must reset the DES-3224 in order for the change to take effect. Modify VLAN Menu The Modify VLAN menu, displayed in Figure 29 , enables you to modify VLANs.
10/100 Auto Negotiation Switch User’s Guide Managing the DES-3224 52 Figure 30 : VLAN Modify menu.
10/100 Auto Negotiation Switch User’s Guide Managing the DES-3224 53 Trunking Port Management Menu The Trunking Port Management panels are used to create, delete and modify trunk ports. Figure 31 : Trunking Port Management menu Follow these steps to create, delete and modify trunk ports: 1.
10/100 Auto Negotiation Switch User’s Guide Managing the DES-3224 54 Create New Trunking Port The Create New Trunking Port panel, displayed in Figure 32 , is used to create Trunk Ports. You can create up to seven trunking groups with up to eight ports in each group.
10/100 Auto Negotiation Switch User’s Guide Managing the DES-3224 55 TrunkGroup. All ports will have a status of available on this panel, even after they have been selected as part of a TrunkGroup. There is nothing on this panel that indicates the port is already part of a TrunkGroup.
10/100 Auto Negotiation Switch User’s Guide Managing the DES-3224 56 3. Select Save and press Enter. Modify Trunking Port The Modify Trunking Port panel, displayed in Figure 34 , enables you to Modify Trunking Ports. Figure 34 : Modify Trunking Port Trunking Port Name The names of all Trunked Ports appear in this column.
10/100 Auto Negotiation Switch User’s Guide Managing the DES-3224 57 Figure 35 : Trunking Port Modify menu 4. Select the ports that you want to include in the Trunking Group or delete from the Trunking Group. Toggle the space bar to change the current setting.
10/100 Auto Negotiation Switch User’s Guide Troubleshooting 58 6 Troubleshooting This troubleshooting section is intended to help you solve the most common problems on the DES-3224. Many problems on the DES-3224 are indicated by the Utilization LED during the powering on process.
10/100 Auto Negotiation Switch User’s Guide Troubleshooting 59 order for them to communicate. Check the speed and duplex setting on both the port and device you are connecting to. Power LED is Off Check the power plug and verify that you are getting power from the wall socket.
10/100 Auto Negotiation Switch User’s Guide Troubleshooting 60 Table 8 : System Error LED Indicators 2 PHY Failur e ARL Failur e ARL Memor y Failur e.
10/100 Auto Negotiation Switch User’s Guide DES-3224 Technical Specifications 61 A DES-3224 Technical Specifications Switch Specifications • Complies with IEEE 802.3 CSMA/CD 10 Base-T, 100 Base-TX • Complies with IEEE 802.1d Spanning Tree • Switched IEEE 802.
10/100 Auto Negotiation Switch User’s Guide Troubleshooting 62 General Standards: IEEE 802.3 10 Base-T Ethernet IEEE 802.3u 100 Base-TX Fast Ethernet ANSI/IEEE Std 802.
10/100 Auto Negotiation Switch User’s Guide DES-3224 Technical Specifications 63 Physical and Environmental AC inputs: 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz (internal universal power supply) Power Consumption: 80 w.
10/100 Auto Negotiation Switch User’s Guide Troubleshooting 64 Index A Access Level ............................................... 34, 35 Access Right ..................................................... 44 All LEDs Off ...........................
10/100 Auto Negotiation Switch User’s Guide DES-3224 Technical Specifications 65 S Side Panels .......................................................... 3 SNMP Community ...................................... 44, 45 SNMP Management ................
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