Allied Telesis AT-8316F/SC User's Guide

Management SoftwareAT-S25◆User’s GuideAT-8316F/MT, AT-8316F/VF, AT-8316F/SC, AND AT-8324 FAST ETHERNET SWITCHESVERSION 2.0.2 ®PN 613-10844-00 Rev E

List of Figures10Figure 94: STP Settings Window ...

Section II: Local and Telnet Mangement100Mixed STP andRSTP NetworksRSTP IEEE 802.1w is fully compliant with STP IEEE 802.1d. Your network can consist

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide101Enabling or Disabling STP or RSTPTo enable or disable a spanning tree protocol (STP) or a rapid spanning tre

Section II: Local and Telnet Mangement102STP and RSTP ParametersSince both STP and RSTP are sharing the same parameters; instead of having them liste

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide103Bridge Max AgeThe length of time after which stored bridge protocol data units (BPDUs) are deleted by the br

Section II: Local and Telnet Mangement104Edge PortThis parameter defines whether the port is functioning as an edge port. This parameter only applies

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide105Configuring STPThis section contains the following procedures:❑ Configuring a Bridge’s STP Settings on page

Section II: Local and Telnet Mangement1065. Enter or modify the bridge STP settings as desired.For description of the parameters displayed in this wi

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide107Configuring aPort’s STPSettingsTo adjust a port’s STP parameters, perform the following procedure:1. From th

Section II: Local and Telnet Mangement108The following prompt is displayed:End Port to Configure [1 - 24] ->❑ To configure just one port, enter th

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide109Displaying Port’s STP Status and SettingTo display a port’s STP status and settings, perform the following p

11List of TablesTable 1: Basic Switch Parameters 43Table 2: Port Configuration Parameters 61Table 3: Port Status Parameters 65Table 4: Trunked Ports o

Section II: Local and Telnet Mangement110Configuring RSTPThis section contains the following procedures:❑ Configuring a Bridge’s RSTP Settings on pag

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide1115. Enter or modify the parameters in the RSTP Menu window as desired.For description of the parameters displ

Section II: Local and Telnet Mangement1126. From the RSTP Port Parameters window, type M if you wish to select a module other than the one currently

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide11311. Enter or modify the parameters in the window as desired.For description of the parameters displayed in t

Section II: Local and Telnet Mangement114Displaying Port’s RSTP Status and SettingsUnlike the information displayed for STP, the RSTP status and sett

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide115The Display RSTP Port Configuration window in Figure 39 is displayed.Figure 43 Display RSTP Port Configurat

Section II: Local and Telnet Mangement1167. In the RSTP Port Parameters window, type 3 to select Display RSTP Port State.The Display RSTP Port State

117 Chapter 9Virtual LANsThis chapter contains basic information about virtual LANs (VLANs). It also explains how to create, modify, and delete VLANs

Section II: Local and Telnet Mangement118VLAN OverviewA VLAN is a group of ports on an Ethernet switch that form a logical Ethernet segment. The port

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide119But with VLANs, you could change the LAN segment assignment of an end node connected to the switch through t

12PrefaceThis guide contains instructions on how to configure an AT-8300 Series switch or AT-8300 Series stack using the AT-S25 management software. T

Section II: Local and Telnet Mangement120Port-based VLAN OverviewAs explained in the VLAN Overview section earlier in this chapter, a VLAN consists o

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide121You could assign this number manually or allow the management software to do it automatically. If you allow

Section II: Local and Telnet Mangement122❑ A port can be an untagged member of only one port-based VLAN at a time.❑ Each port must be assigned a PVID

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide123Port-basedVLAN ExampleFigure 45 is an example of two port-based VLANs that span an AT-8316F or an AT-8324 Sw

Section II: Local and Telnet Mangement124Table 10 lists the ports assignments for the Sales and Production VLANs:Each VLAN is briefly summarized belo

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide125Tagged VLAN OverviewThe second type of VLAN supported by the AT-8300 Series switch is the tagged VLAN. VLAN

Section II: Local and Telnet Mangement126VLAN Name For an explanation of VLAN Name, refer to VLAN Name on page 120.VLAN Identifier For an explanation

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide127Tagged VLANExampleFigure 46 is an example of a network that uses tagged ports in two tagged VLANs to share n

Section II: Local and Telnet Mangement128The port assignments for the VLANs are as follows:This configuration is similar to the port-based VLAN examp

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide129Basic VLAN Mode OverviewThe Fast Ethernet switches support a special VLAN configuration referred to as Basic

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide13How This Guide is OrganizedThis manual is divided into three sections. Section I: OverviewThis section contai

Section II: Local and Telnet Mangement130Creating a Port-based or Tagged VLANThis procedure explains how to create a new VLAN. A new VLAN automatical

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide1313. Type 1 to select Create VLAN.The Create VLAN window is shown in Figure 49.Figure 49 Create VLAN Menu4. T

Section II: Local and Telnet Mangement1327. You are now ready to begin add ports to the new VLAN. But before you do, examine the prompt in the upper

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide133NoteWhen you create a new VLAN, ports designated as untagged ports of the new VLAN are automatically removed

Section II: Local and Telnet Mangement134Modifying a VLANThis procedure explains how to change the name and the tagged and untagged ports of a VLAN.

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide135should reflect the function of the nodes of the VLAN (for example, Sales or Accounting). The name can not co

Section II: Local and Telnet Mangement1369. Type U to select Update VLAN.The changes to the VLAN are activated on the stack.10. Type S to select Save

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide137Displaying VLAN InformationTo view the name, VID number, and member ports of all the VLANs on a switch, perf

Section II: Local and Telnet Mangement138Deleting a VLANThis procedure deletes a port-based or tagged VLAN from a stack.NoteTo delete a VLAN, you nee

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide1396. Type D to delete the VLAN or R to cancel the procedure.The following confirmation prompt is displayed:Are

Preface14Document ConventionsThis document uses the following conventions:NoteNotes provide additional information.WarningWarnings inform you that per

Section II: Local and Telnet Mangement140Deleting All VLANsThis section contains the procedure for deleting all VLANs, except the Default_VLAN, from

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide141Displaying PVIDsThe following procedure displays a window that lists the PVIDs for all the ports on the swit

Section II: Local and Telnet Mangement142Figure 54 Show Port VLANs and Priorities WindowThe PVID column displays the current PVID value for each swi

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide143Specifying a Management VLANIn order for you to remotely manage an AT-8316F or AT-8324 Switch, there must ex

Section II: Local and Telnet Mangement144Now let’s assume that you have decided to create a VLAN called NMS with a VID of 24 for the sole purpose of

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide145Switching the VLAN ModeTo switch a VLAN’s mode from Tagged to Basic, or vice versa, perform the following pr

146Chapter 10MAC Address TableThe chapter contains the procedures for viewing the static and dynamic MAC addresses in the MAC address table. The secti

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide147MAC Address OverviewThe AT-8300 Series switch has a MAC address table up to 12K in size. The switch uses the

Section II: Local and Telnet Mangement148The type of MAC address described above is referred to as a dynamic MAC address. Dynamic MAC addresses are a

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide149Viewing MAC AddressesTo display the MAC Menu, perform the following procedure:1. From the Main Menu, type 6

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide15Contacting Allied Telesyn This section provides Allied Telesyn contact information for technical support as w

Section II: Local and Telnet Mangement150Figure 57 Show all MAC addresses WindowTable 11 lists the parameters appeared in the Show all MAC addresses

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide151Viewing StaticMAC AddressesOnlyTo display only static MAC addresses, perform the following procedure:1. From

Section II: Local and Telnet Mangement152ViewingMulticast MACAddresses OnlyTo display only multicast MAC addresses, perform the following procedure:1

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide153Viewing MACAddresses onBase Ports OnlyThis selection is useful if you are managing an AT-8300 Series stack t

Section II: Local and Telnet Mangement154Viewing MACAddresses byPort & ModuleThis section contains the procedure for viewing the dynamic MAC addr

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide155Viewing theMAC Addressesof a VLANThe procedure in this section can be useful if you created VLANs on the swi

Section II: Local and Telnet Mangement156Identifying a Port or a Module Number by MAC AddressIn some situations, you might want to know which port a

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide157Deleting MAC AddressesThe following procedure explains how to delete a static, dynamic, or multicast MAC add

Section II: Local and Telnet Mangement158Deleting All Dynamic MAC AddressesThe management software allows you to purge the MAC Menu of all dynamic MA

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide159Adding Static and Multicast MAC AddressesThis section contains the procedure for adding the static and multi

Preface16Where to Find Web-based GuidesThe installation and user guides for all Allied Telesyn products are available in Portable Document Format (PDF

Section II: Local and Telnet Mangement160Changing the Aging TimeThe switch uses the aging time to delete inactive dynamic MAC addresses from the MAC

161Chapter 11Class of ServiceThis chapter contains the procedures for configuring the Class of Service (CoS) feature of the AT-S25 software. Sections

Section II: Local and Telnet Mangement162Class of Service OverviewThe AT-8316F or AT-8324 Switch supports CoS as specified in the IEEE 802.1p and 802

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide163Configuring CoSTo configure CoS for a port, perform the following procedure:1. From the Main Menu, type 2 to

Section II: Local and Telnet Mangement164The default setting is No. Observe the following when setting the Override Priority.❑ When the Override is s

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide165Show Port VLANs & PrioritiesTo display the port VLANs and priorities, perform the following procedure:1.

166Chapter 12IGMP SnoopingThis chapter explains how to activate and configure the Internet Group Management Protocol (IGMP) snooping feature on the st

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide167IGMP Snooping OverviewIGMP enables routers to create lists of nodes that are members of multicast groups. (A

Section II: Local and Telnet Mangement168Without IGMP snooping, a switch would have to flood multicast packets out all of its ports, except the port

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide169Activating IGMP SnoopingTo activate or deactivate IGMP snooping on the stack and to configure IGMP snooping

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide17Upgrading AT-S25 Version 1.5.6.2 or Earlier to Version 2.0.2 or LaterThis section contains the procedures for

Section II: Local and Telnet Mangement170Table 13 lists the parameters appeared in the IGMP Snooping Configuration menu.Table 13 IGMP Snooping Confi

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide171NoteSelections 5 and 6 in the menu are discussed later in this chapter.4. After making the desired changes,

Section II: Local and Telnet Mangement172Displaying a List of Host NodesYou could use the AT-S25 software to display a list of the multicast groups o

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide173Displaying a List of Multicast RoutersA multicast router is a router that is receiving multicast packets fro

174Chapter 13Ethernet StatisticsThis chapter contains the procedures for displaying and clearing data traffic statistics. Sections in the chapter incl

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide175Displaying Port StatisticsTo display Ethernet port statistics, perform the following procedure:1. From the M

Section II: Local and Telnet Mangement176Table 16 lists the parameters appeared in the Display Port Statistics and Display Module Statistics windows.

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide177Displaying Switch StatisticsTo display Ethernet statistics for an entire switch, perform the following proce

178Chapter 14File Downloads and UploadsThis chapter contains the procedures for displaying and clearing data traffic statistics. Sections in the chapt

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide179There are three files that co-exist on an AT-8316F or an AT-8324 Switch while the device is operating. They

Preface18TFTP Guidelines In the legacy code of AT-S25 Version 1.5.6.2 or an earlier version and Version 1.5.6.3, the TFTP server software runs on the

Section II: Local and Telnet Mangement180Obtaining Software UpdatesAllied Telesyn periodically updates and revises the AT-S25 management software for

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide181Transferring Files from a Local Management InterfaceThis section contains the procedure for downloading or u

Section II: Local and Telnet Mangement182Figure 69 Downloads & Uploads MenuDownloadingAn Image FileTo download a new image file onto a switch, p

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide183❑ To download a file using TFTP, perform the following procedure:a. Type T and press the Enter key. The foll

Section II: Local and Telnet Mangement184DownloadingConfigurationFileTo download a new configuration file onto a switch, perform the following proced

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide185UploadingConfigurationFile to TFTPServerTo upload a configuration file to the TFTP server on an AT-8316F or

Section II: Local and Telnet Mangement186Transferring Files Using HyperTerminal InterfaceThis section contains the procedure for downloading or uploa

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide187The software immediately begins to download onto the switch. The Xmodem File Send window in Figure 72 displa

188Section IIIWeb Browser ManagementThe chapters in this section explain how to manage the AT-8316F and AT-8324 Fast Ethernet Switches using a web bro

189Chapter 15Starting a Web Browser Management InterfaceThis chapter contains the procedure for starting a management interface on an AT-8316F or an A

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide19Using TFTP toDownload theAT-S25 Version2.0.2 Image Fileto the MasterSwitch of theStackIn a network consisting

Section III: Web Browser Management190Web Browser Management InterfaceThis section explains how to use a web browser management interface. Starting a

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide191NoteThe user names cannot be changed and the passwords are case sensitive. To change a password, refer to Co

Section III: Web Browser Management192Browser Tools You could use the browser tools to move around the web-browser menus. Selecting Back on your brow

193Chapter 16Basic Switch ParametersThis chapter contains the following sections: ❑ Configuring an IP Address and Switch Name on page 194❑ Activating

Section III: Web Browser Management194Configuring an IP Address and Switch NameNoteFor guidelines on when to assign an IP address, subnet address, an

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide195NoteThis procedure only describes the parameters in the Administration section of the window. The parameters

Section III: Web Browser Management196Default Gateway This parameter specifies the default router’s IP address. This address is required if you inten

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide1974. Click Apply.Changes are immediately activated on the switch.NoteA change to any of the above parameters,

Section III: Web Browser Management198Activating the BOOTP and DHCP ServicesNoteFor guidelines or background information on BOOTP and DHCP, refer to

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide199Resetting a SwitchTo reset a switch, perform the following procedure:1. From the Home Page, select Configura

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Preface20NoteThe ATS25_V1563.IMG file is not required when using the XModem method.To download the AT-S25 Version 2.0.2 image file “ATS25_V202.IMG” us

Section III: Web Browser Management200Viewing System InformationTo view basic information about the switch, perform the following procedure:1. From t

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide201Table 18 lists the parameters appeared in the Monitoring - General window. The parameters in this window are

Section III: Web Browser Management202Configuring the SNMP Parameters and Trap IP AddressesTo change the switch’s SNMP community strings or to specif

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide203❑ To specify the IP addresses of up to four management workstations on your network to receive traps from th

Section III: Web Browser Management204Pinging a Remote SystemYou could instruct the switch to ping a node on your network. This procedure is useful i

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide205Returning the AT-S25 Software to the Factory Default ValuesThe procedure in this section returns all AT-S25

206Chapter 17Port ParametersThe procedures in this chapter allow you to view and change the parameter settings for the individual ports on a switch. E

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide207Configuring Port ParametersTo configure the parameter settings for a port on a switch, perform the following

Section III: Web Browser Management208The Settings for Port window is displayed. An example of the window is shown in Figure 82.Figure 82 Example of

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide2097. Click Apply.Changes are immediately activated on the switch.Speed and ModeConfigures the operating speed

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide213. Immediately hit any key to run the system diagnostics. The ATI Diagnostics menu in Figure 2 is displayed.F

Section III: Web Browser Management210Displaying Port Status and StatisticsThe procedure in this section displays the operating status of the ports o

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide211If you select Port Status, the Port Status window in Figure 84 is displayed.Figure 84 Port Status WindowThe

Section III: Web Browser Management212NegoThe status of Auto-Negotiation on the port. Possible settings for this parameter are:• Auto - Indicates tha

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide213If you select Statistics, the Statistics window in Figure 85 is displayed.Figure 85 Port Statistics WindowT

214Chapter 18Port SecurityThis chapter explains how to display the current port security level on the switch from a web browser management interface.

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide215Displaying the Port Security LevelTo display the switch’s port security level, perform the following procedu

216Chapter 19Port TrunksThis chapter contains the procedure for creating or deleting a port trunk from a web browser management session.NoteFor backgr

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide217Creating a Port TrunkCautionDo not connect the cables of a port trunk to the ports on the switch until after

Section III: Web Browser Management218The Port Trunking window is displayed in Figure 88. The graphic image of the switch will different depending on

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide219Modifying a Port TrunkTo modify a port trunk, perform the following procedure: 1. From the Home page, select

Preface227. From the local management interface menu bar, select Properties from the File menu or click the Properties icon . The AT-S25 Properties wi

Section III: Web Browser Management220Deleting a Port TrunkCautionDisconnect the cables from the port trunk on the switch before performing the follo

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide221Displaying Port TrunksTo display the port trunks on a switch, do the following:1. From the Home page, select

222Chapter 20Port MirroringThis chapter contains the procedures for creating and deleting a port mirror.NoteFor background information on port mirrori

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide223Creating a Port MirrorTo create a port mirror, perform the following procedure: 1. From the Home page, selec

Section III: Web Browser Management224New selections appear in the Port Mirroring window, as shown in Figure 91.Figure 91 Port Mirroring Window6. Us

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide225Deleting a Port MirrorTo delete a port mirror, perform the following procedure: 1. From the Home page, selec

Section III: Web Browser Management226Viewing Source and Destination PortsTo view the source and destination ports of a port mirror, do the following

227Chapter 21STP and RSTPThis chapter explains how to configure the STP and RSTP parameters from a web browser management interface. Sections in the c

Section III: Web Browser Management228Enabling or Disabling STP or RSTPAn AT-8300 Series stack can support STP and RSTP. Only one spanning tree proto

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide2296. Click Apply.7. If you activated STP, go to Configuring STP on page 233.8. If you activated RSTP, go to Co

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide2311. From the local management interface menu, select Connect from the Call menu or click the Call icon .12. I

Section III: Web Browser Management230STP and RSTP ParametersSince both STP and RSTP are sharing the same parameters; instead of having them listed b

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide231Bridge Max AgeThe length of time after which stored bridge protocol data units (BPDUs) are deleted by the br

Section III: Web Browser Management232Edge PortThis parameter defines whether the port is functioning as an edge port. This parameter applies only to

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide233Configuring STPConfiguring aBridge’s STPSettingsThis section contains the procedure for configuring a bridge

Section III: Web Browser Management2342. Enter or modify the STP configuration settings as desired.For descriptions of the parameters, refer to Table

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide235Displaying STP Status and SettingsDisplayingBridge’s STPStatus andSettingsTo display a bridge’s STP status a

Section III: Web Browser Management236The selected port(s) will turn white. (To deselect a port, click it again.) 2. Click Settings, the STP Port Sta

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide237Configuring RSTPConfiguring aBridge’s RSTPSettingsThis section contains the procedure for configuring a brid

Section III: Web Browser Management238The RSTP Configuration Spanning Tree window in Figure 92 is displayed.Figure 97 RSTP Configuration Spanning Tr

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide239The RSTP Settings window displayed in Figure 94 is displayed.Figure 98 RSTP Settings Window3. Enter or modi

Preface24The software immediately begins to download onto the switch. The Xmodem File Send window in Figure 7 displays current status of the software

Section III: Web Browser Management240Displaying RSTP Status and SettingsDisplayingBridge’s RSTPStatus andSettingsTo display a bridge’s STP parameter

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide2412. Click Settings, the RSTP Settings window displayed in Figure 100 is displayed.Figure 100 Monitoring - RS

242Chapter 22Virtual LANsThis chapter contains the procedure on how to create, modify, and delete VLANs from a web browser management session. This ch

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide243Creating a VLANTo create a new VLAN, perform the following procedure:1. From the Home page, select Configura

Section III: Web Browser Management2445. The AT-S25 management software automatically assigns the next unused VID in the stack as the VID for the new

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide245Modifying a VLANTo modify a port-based or tagged VLAN, perform the following procedure:1. From the Home page

Section III: Web Browser Management2467. To add or remove tagged and untagged ports from the VLAN, modify the Untagged Ports and Tagged Ports fields

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide247Deleting VLANsTo delete a VLAN from the switch, perform the following procedure:1. From the Home page, selec

Section III: Web Browser Management248Displaying VLANsTo display all the existing VLANs on a switch, perform the following procedure:1. From the Home

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide249The parameters displayed in this window are for viewing purpose only. For information on these parameters, r

25Section IOverviewThe chapter in this section provides a brief overview of the AT-S25 management software. It explains some of the functions that you

Section III: Web Browser Management250Changing a PVID ValueThe procedure in this section explains how to change a PVID value for a switch port. As ex

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide251NoteThe selections Priority and Priority Override are described in Chapter 22, Class of Service on page 262.

Section III: Web Browser Management252Setting the Switch’s VLAN ModeThis section contains the procedure for setting a stack’s VLAN mode. You can conf

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide2534. In the Switch Mode section of the window, click either Basic or Tagged.❑ If you select Basic, the switch

254Chapter 23MAC Address TableThis chapter contains instructions on how to view the dynamic and static and multicast addresses in the MAC Address Tabl

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide255Viewing the MAC Address TableTo view the MAC Address Table, perform the following procedure:1. From the Home

Section III: Web Browser Management2564. Once you have selected one of the options, click View.The MAC Address Table in Figure 109 is displayed. Figu

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide257VLAN IDThe VID of the VLAN to which the port is an untagged member.TYPEThe MAC address type. The type can be

Section III: Web Browser Management258Adding Static and Multicast MAC AddressesThis section contains the procedure for assigning static address to th

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide259Deleting MAC AddressesTo delete a static, dynamic, or multicast MAC address from the switch, perform the fol

26Chapter 1OverviewThe AT-S25 management software is intended for an AT-8300 Series stack of AT-8316F and AT-8324 Fast Ethernet Switches. The software

Section III: Web Browser Management260Changing the Aging TimeThe switch uses the aging time to delete inactive dynamic MAC addresses from the MAC Men

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide2613. In the MAC address aging time text box, enter the new value in seconds. The default setting for the aging

262Chapter 24Class of ServiceThis chapter contains instructions on how to configure CoS. This chapter contains the following procedure:❑ Configuring C

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide263Configuring CoSTo configure CoS, perform the following procedure:1. From the Home page, select Configuration

Section III: Web Browser Management264Table 25 lists the parameters appeared in the COS Setting window. Table 25 COS Setting ParametersNoteThe tagge

265Chapter 25IGMP SnoopingThis chapter describes how to configure the IGMP snooping feature on the stack.NoteFor background information on this featur

Section III: Web Browser Management266Configuring IGMP SnoopingTo configure IGMP snooping from a web browser management interface, perform the follow

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide267Multicast Host TopologyDefines whether there is only one host node per stack port or multiple host nodes per

Section III: Web Browser Management2684. Click Apply.Changes are immediately activated on the stack.Maximum Multicast GroupsSpecifies the maximum num

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide269Displaying a List of Host Nodes and Multicast RoutersYou could use the AT-S25 software to display a list of

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide27NoteThe default settings for the management software can be found in Appendix A, AT-S25 Default Settings on p

Section III: Web Browser Management270The View Multicast Hosts List window in Figure 115 is displayed.Figure 115 View Multicast Hosts List WindowTab

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide2714. To view the multicast routers, click View Multicast Routers List and then click View.The View Multicast R

272Appendix AAT-S25 Default SettingsThis appendix lists the AT-S25 factory default settings.Settings DefaultIP Address 0.0.0.0Subnet Mask 255.255.0.0

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide273IGMP SnoopingStatus DisabledTopology Single Host/ Port (Edge)Host/Router Time-out Interval 260 secondsMaximu

274IndexAaging timechanging, 160, 260defined, 148AT-8316F/MT Ethernet switchport groups, 69, 79AT-8324 Ethernet switchport groups, 69, 79AT-S25 defaul

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide275MMAC address table, 146, 255management access levels, 51Management Information Base (MIB), 31management VLAN

Index276Telnet management interfacedefined, 29quitting, 39starting, 38TFTP, downloading and uploading files, 17, 181, 186To 64Uuser name, default, 36,

Section I: Overview28Local Management SessionYou establish a local management session with an AT-8300 Series stack by connecting a terminal or a PC w

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide29Telnet Management SessionAny management workstation on your network that has the Telnet application protocol

3Table of ContentsList of Figures ...

Section I: Overview30Web Browser Management SessionYou can also use a web browser to manage an AT-8300 Series stack. This too is referred to as remot

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide31SNMP Management SessionAnother way to remotely manage a AT-8300 Series stack is with an SNMP management progr

Section I: Overview32Management Access LevelsAn AT-8300 Series stack has two levels of management access. They are:❑ Manager: When you log in as a Ma

33Section IILocal and Telnet Management SessionsThe chapters in this section explain how to manage an AT-8300 Series stack from a local or Telnet mana

34Chapter 2Starting a Local or Telnet Management SessionThis chapter contains the procedure for starting a local or Telnet management session on an AT

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide35Local Management SessionTo start a local management session on an AT-8300 Series stack, you connect a termina

Section II: Local and Telnet Mangement36NoteDo not connect the terminal to the RS-232 port on a slave switch. To start a local management interface o

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide37The Main Menu window is displayed in Figure 9. Figure 9 Main MenuTo select a menu item, type the correspondi

Section II: Local and Telnet Mangement38Telnet Management SessionYou can use the Telnet application protocol from a workstation on your network to ma

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide39The Main Menu of a Telnet management session is identical to the Main Menu of a local management session, sho

Table of Contents4Telnet Management Session ...

Section II: Local and Telnet Mangement40Selecting a Switch Module in the Stack Most of the procedures in this guide have you select the switch module

41Chapter 3Basic Switch ParametersThis chapter contains a variety of information and procedures. There is a discussion on when to assign an IP address

Section II: Local and Telnet Mangement42When Does a Switch Need an IP Address?If you want to remotely manage an AT-8300 Series stack, you must assign

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide43The basic switch parameters can be found in the Administration Menu, as shown in Figure 10.Figure 10 Adminis

Section II: Local and Telnet Mangement445 - AdministratorThis parameter specifies the name of the network administrator responsible for managing the

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide45Configuring an IP Address and Switch NameThe procedure in this section explains how to manually assign an IP

Section II: Local and Telnet Mangement46Activating the BOOTP and DHCP ServicesThe BOOTP and DHCP application protocols were developed to simplify net

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide47For information on this parameter setting, refer to Table 1 on page 43.NoteIf you activated BOOTP/DHCP, the s

Section II: Local and Telnet Mangement48Resetting a StackTo reset a stack, perform the following procedure:1. From the Main Menu, type 4 to select Ad

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide49Pinging a Remote SystemYou could instruct the switch to ping a remote device on your network. This procedure

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide5Enabling or Disabling STP or RSTP ...

Section II: Local and Telnet Mangement50Configuring the AT-S25 Software Security FeaturesThe AT-S25 software has several security features that can h

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide51Configuring theManagementPasswordsThere are two levels of management access on an AT-8300 Series stack: Manag

Section II: Local and Telnet Mangement526. When prompted, re-enter the new Manager or Operator password.For information on these parameters, refer to

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide533. To configure SNMP access, type 3 to select SNMP Access. When prompted, type E to enable SNMP management ac

Section II: Local and Telnet Mangement54Configuring SNMP Community Strings and Trap IP AddressesTo configure the SNMP community strings for the switc

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide553. From the Advanced Configuration window, type 2 to select SNMP Configuration. The SNMP Configuration menu i

Section II: Local and Telnet Mangement56Returning the AT-S25 Software to the Factory Default ValuesThe procedure in this section returns all AT-S25 s

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide57CautionIf the switch is being managed remotely and its configuration has DHCP Enabled, this parameter will be

Section II: Local and Telnet Mangement58Viewing the AT-S25 Version Number and Basic Switch InformationThe procedure in this section displays the foll

59Chapter 4Port ParametersThe chapter contains the procedures for viewing and changing the parameter settings for the individual ports on a switch. Th

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Section II: Local and Telnet Mangement60Configuring Port ParametersTo configure the parameter settings for a port on a switch, perform the following

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide61The Port Configuration menu in Figure 16 is displayed.Figure 16 Example of Port Configuration Menu NoteThe e

Section II: Local and Telnet Mangement623 - NegotiationConfigures a port for Auto-Negotiation or to manually set a port’s speed and duplex mode. Sett

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide638. Once you have set the port parameters, type S to select Save Configuration changes.Configuration changes t

Section II: Local and Telnet Mangement64Displaying Port StatusTo display the status of the ports on the switch, perform the following procedure:1. Fr

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide65The Port Status window is displayed. Figure 18 is an example of the window.Figure 18 Port Status WindowTable

Section II: Local and Telnet Mangement66LinkThe status of the link between the port and the end node connected to the port.Possible settings for this

67Chapter 5Port SecurityThis chapter contains the procedures for setting port security. The sections in this chapter include:❑ Port Security Overview

Section II: Local and Telnet Mangement68Port Security OverviewThe port security feature can enhance the security of your network. You can use the fea

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide69❑ The MAC address aging time is disabled under this security level. Once a dynamic MAC address has been learn

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Section II: Local and Telnet Mangement70The AT-8316F/SC switch also has four groups, as shown in Figure 21. Figure 21 Port Groups on an AT-8316F/SC

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide71Lock All Ports This security level causes the stack to stop learning new dynamic MAC addresses. The stack for

Section II: Local and Telnet Mangement72Configuring Limited Security LevelPerform the following procedure if you intend to activate the Limited secur

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide73The Port Security Limited-Mode menu in Figure 23 is displayed.Figure 23 Port Security Limited-Mode Menu4. Fr

Section II: Local and Telnet Mangement7410. Type 1 to select Display MAC Threshold.The current MAC address limits for the port groups are displayed.1

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide75Activating a Port Security LevelThe following procedure explains how to activate a port security level on a s

Section II: Local and Telnet Mangement763. From the Port Security menu, type 1 to select Port Security Mode: Automatic.The following prompt is displa

77Chapter 6Port TrunkingThis chapter contains the procedures for creating and deleting port trunks. Sections in the chapter include:❑ Port Trunking Ov

Section II: Local and Telnet Mangement78Port Trunking OverviewPort trunking is an economical way for you to increase the bandwidth between two switch

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide79Using Ports from the Same GroupThe ports on the AT-8300 Series switch are divided into groups. When selecting

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Section II: Local and Telnet Mangement80As an example of a port trunk on an AT-8324 Switch, you could use Ports 4 and 5 as one port trunk, since the

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide81Creating Port Trunks on 10/100 Mbps and 100 Mbps Expansion ModulesThe ports on an expansion card that contain

Section II: Local and Telnet Mangement82Creating a Port TrunkThis section contains the procedure for creating a port trunk on the switch. Be sure to

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide835. From the Port Trunking menu, type 1 to select Create 10/100 Trunk.The prompt similar to the following is d

Section II: Local and Telnet Mangement847. Type S to select Save Configuration Changes.8. Configure the ports on the remote switch for port trunking.

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide85Modifying a Port TrunkTo add or remove ports from a 10/100 Mbps port trunk, perform the following procedure:1

Section II: Local and Telnet Mangement86Modifying a Trunk NameTo modify the name of a port trunk, perform the following procedure:1. From the Main Me

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide87Deleting a Port TrunkCautionDisconnect the cables from the port trunk on the switch before performing the fol

88Chapter 7Port MirroringThis chapter contains the procedures on how to create a port mirror. Sections in the chapter include:❑ Port Mirroring Overvie

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide89Port Mirroring OverviewThe port mirroring feature allows you to unobtrusively monitor the traffic being recei

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide9Figure 39: Display STP Port Configuration Window ...

Section II: Local and Telnet Mangement90Creating a Port MirrorTo create a port mirror, perform the following procedure:1. From the Main Menu, type 1

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide916. Configure the options in the menu as needed. Refer to the table above for option definitions.7. Type S to

92Chapter 8STP and RSTPThis chapter provides background information on the Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) and Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP). The c

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide93STP and RSTP OverviewA significant danger to Ethernet network performance is the existence of a data loop in

Section II: Local and Telnet Mangement94Bridge Priorityand the RootBridgeThe first task that bridges perform when a spanning tree protocol is activat

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide95Path Costs and Port CostsOnce the Root Bridge has been selected, the bridges must determine if the network co

Section II: Local and Telnet Mangement96Port PriorityIf two paths have the same port cost, the bridges must select a preferred path. In some instance

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide97To forestall the formation of temporarily data loops during topology changes, a port designated to change fro

Section II: Local and Telnet Mangement98Point-to-Point Ports and Edge PortsNoteThis section applies only to RSTP.Part of the task of configuring RSTP

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide99If a port is operating in half-duplex mode and is not connected to any further bridges participating in STP o