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8	AT-8800 Series Switch User Guide

This user guide is organised into the following chapters:

■Chapter 1, Introduction gives an overview of the switch features and of the documentation supplied with your switch.

■Chapter 2, Getting Started with the Command Line Interface (CLI) describes how to gain access to the command lineinterface.

■Chapter 3, Getting Started with the Graphical User Interface (GUI) describes how to access and use the graphical user interface, including troubleshooting the GUI.

■Chapter 4, Operating the switch introduces general operation, management and support features, including loading and installing support files and new releases.

■Chapter 5, Layer 2 Switching describes how to configure Layer 2 switching features, including switch ports and VLANs.

■Chapter 6, Layer 3 outlines some of the switch’s Layer 3 features, including IP, IP multicasting, IPX and Appletalk.

■Chapter 7, Maintenance and Troubleshooting describes some of the commands you can use to monitor the switch and diagnose faults.

Where To Find More Information

Before installing the switch and any expansion options, read the important safety information in the AT-8800 Series Switch Safety and Statutory Information booklet.

Follow the Quick Install Guide’s step-by-step instructions for physically installing the switch.

The AT-8800 Series Switch Hardware Reference gives detailed information about the equipment hardware.

The context-sensitive online GUI help gives descriptions of each page and element of the GUI.

Once you are familiar with the basic operations of the switch, use the AT-8800 Series Switch Software Reference for full descriptions of routing features and command syntax.

The AT-8800 Series Switch Documentation Set

The documentation set for the AT-8800 Series Switch includes:

■AT-8800 Series Switch Safety and Statutory Information

■AT-8800 Series Switch Quick Install Guide

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Contents

AT-8800 Series Switch Page Contents Operating the switch AT-8800 Series Switch User Guide Maintenance and Troubleshooting Page Chapter Introducing the AT-8800 Series SwitchWhy Read this User Guide? Where To Find More Information AT-8800 Series Switch Documentation Set Introduction Features of the AT-8800 Series SwitchOnline Technical Support Management Features Software Features Special Feature Licences Do if You Clear Flash Memory Completely on Getting Started with the Command Line Interface CLI This Chapter Parameters for terminal communication Value Connecting a Terminal or PCTerminal Communication Parameters Enter the password at the password prompt Getting Started with the Command Line Interface CLILogging Assigning an IP Address Setting Routes To change the IP address for an interface, enter the command To add a static route, enter the command Changing a PasswordChoosing a Password Using the Commands Not available Aliases Getting Command Line HelpTo display the current help file, enter the command Enabling Special Feature Licences Setting System Parameters Getting Started with the Graphical User Interface GUI Getting Started with the Graphical User Interface GUI What is the GUI? Accessing the Switch via the GUIBrowser and PC Setup Supported browsers and operating systems Http Proxy Servers Establishing a Connection to the Switch See Option 3 Connecting to an Installed Switch onSee Option 1 Configuring the Switch before Installation on See Option 2 Installing the Switch into the LAN on See Http Proxy Servers on page 23 for more information Option 1 Configuring the Switch before InstallationUse this procedure if Option 2 Installing the Switch into the LAN Default username is managerAt the login prompt, enter the user name and password Plug the switch into the LAN See Secure Access on page 29 for more information Assign the vlan1 interface an IP address Option 3 Connecting to an Installed Switch Find out the IP address of the switch’s interfaceSelect a PC If necessary, bypass the Http proxy server Secure Access Create a Security Officer user account To create an RSA key pair, use the command Then enter the password for CIPHER, sbr4y3To enable system security, use the command System Status System Status Using the GUI Navigation and Features Configuration MenuUsing Configuration Pages Quality of Service and traffic filters An example of a configuration page with a selection table Editable Fields Management Menu Monitoring Menu Context Sensitive GUI Help Diagnostics MenuChanging the Password Configuring Multiple Devices Saving Configuration Entered with the GUICombining GUI and CLI Configuration To upgrade the GUI Then delete the GUI resource file, using the commandLoad the new file onto the switch Upgrading the GUI Point your web browser at the switch’s IP address TroubleshootingInstall the new file as the preferred GUI Accessing the Switch via the GUI Deleting Temporary Files Traffic Flow Solution SolutionsIP Addresses and Dhcp Time and NTP Loading Software Page Using Scripts on User Accounts and PrivilegesSnmp and MIBs on A Security Officer prompt looks like Login Operating the switch Normal Mode and Security ModeTo display the current operating mode, enter the command Specific Parameters Remote Management Storing Files in Flash Memory Using Scripts Example output from the Show File command Saving the Switch’s Configuration Storing Multiple Scripts File extensions and file types Extension File type/function Loading and Uploading FilesFile Naming Conventions Loading Files SPA Setting Loader Defaults Example Load a Patch File Using HttpTo load a patch file Configure the Loader Download the patch file Uploading Files From the Switch Example Upload a Configuration File Using TftpMore information To upload a log file Upgrading Switch Software Load the new release file onto the switch Example Upgrade to a New Software Release UsingTo upgrade to a new software release Enter the licence password for the software release Make the release the default permanent releaseEnter licence information for the release Test the release Check that the file is successfully loaded Example Upgrade to a new patch fileTo upgrade to a new patch file Using the Built-in Editor Snmp and MIBs Where interface is the name of an interface, such as vlan11 For More About Operations and Facilities AT-8800 Series Switch User Guide Switch Ports Enabling and Disabling Switch Ports To enable or disable a switch port, use the commands To display information about switch ports, use the command STP Autonegotiation of Port Speed and Duplex Mode Port Trunking Speed 10/100 Show VLAN=ALL Layer 2 Switching Packet Storm Protection Port Mirroring Port security Example output from the Show Switch Port Intrusion command Virtual Local Area Networks VLANs Vlan Tagging Tpid Format of user priority and Vlan data in an Ethernet frame Vlan Membership using Vlan Tags Member ports Vlan membership of example of a network using tagged portsVlan Membership of Untagged Packets Creating VLANs Vlans with untagged ports To add tagged ports to a VLAN, use the command To destroy a VLAN, use the command Vlan Interaction with STPs and Trunk Groups Summary of Vlan tagging rulesProtected VLANs Ingress Rules Layer 2 Switching ProcessGeneric Vlan Registration Protocol Gvrp Learning Process Forwarding Process Layer 2 Filtering Example output from the Show Switch Filter command Quality of Service Egress Rules Spanning Tree Protocol STP Spanning Tree Modes Rapid Spanning Tree port states State Meaning Spanning Tree and Rapid Spanning Tree Port StatesSpanning tree port states State Meaning Configuring STP SET STP=stpnameALL PRIORITY=0..65535 Example output from the Show STP command Do not occur Switch Max Age Parameter Meaning To display STP port information, use the command 94AT-8800 Series Switch User Guide Example output from the Show STP Port command To show STP counters, use the command 96AT-8800 Series Switch User Guide ReceiveTransmit Discarded Interfaces to Layer 3 Protocols Igmp Snooping Disable Igmpsnooping Example output from the Show IP Igmp command Group List Triggers EventDescription Parameters Layer Then use either of the following commands Displays the interfaces enabled for IP routing FigureInternet Protocol IP IP Multicasting Layer 103 Routing Information Protocol RIPNovell IPX Example output from the Show IPX Circuit command AppleTalk Resource Reservation Protocol Rsvp Layer 105Page Maintenance and Troubleshooting How the Switch Starts Up Switch startup messages How to Avoid Problems Set system territory Watch for software updates What to Do if You Clear Flash Memory Completely If you accidentally do this, you will need to Getting the Most Out of Technical Support What to Do if Passwords are LostWhat to Do if the PPP Link Disconnects Regularly Resetting Switch Defaults Checking Connections Using PingTo get debugging output, enter the command Maintenance and Troubleshooting 113 Troubleshooting IP Configurations To set Ping defaults, enter the commandStop a Ping that is in progress, enter the command Telnet Fails Troubleshooting Dhcp IP Addresses Your switch is acting as a Dhcp clientYour switch is acting as a Dhcp server Maintenance and Troubleshooting 115 Troubleshooting IPX Configurations To check that the PPP link is active, enter the commandLocal Workstations Can Not Access Remote Servers No Routes are Visible to the Remote Router Using Trace Route for IP Traffic Check route tables To halt a trace route that is in progress, enter the command