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AT-8700XL SERIES SWITCH

USER GUIDE

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USER GUIDE AT-8700XL SERIES SWITCHSoftware Release Document Number C613-02030-00 REV B AT-8700XL Series Switch User Guide for Software ReleaseCopyright 2003 Allied Telesyn International Corp 19800 North Creek Parkway, Suite 200, Bothell, WA 98011, USACHAPTER 2 Getting Started with the Command Line Interface CLI ContentsCHAPTER 4 Operating the switch CHAPTER 1 IntroductionCHAPTER 6 Maintenance and Troubleshooting SwitchingAT-8700XL Series Switch User Guide CHAPTERIntroduction Why Read this User Guide?Chapter The AT-8700XL Series Switch Documentation Set Where To Find More InformationSwitching Features Features of the AT-8700XL Series SwitchTechnical support Layer 3 and Other Features Management FeaturesSoftware Reference Warning about FLASH memory Page This Chapter Getting Started with the Command Line Interface CLIChapter Terminal Communication Parameters Connecting a Terminal or PCTable 1 Parameters for terminal communication ParameterAssigning an IP Address Logging InAssigning an IP Address If you use DHCP to assign IP addresses to devices on your LAN, and you want to manage the switch within this DHCP regime, it is recommended that you set your DHCP server to always assign the same IP address to the switch. This will enable you to access the GUI by browsing to that IP address, and will also let you use the switch as a gateway device for your LAN. If you need the switchs MAC address for this, it can be displayed using the command SHOW SWITCHSetting Routes Choosing a Password Changing a PasswordAliases Using the CommandsSetting System Parameters Getting Command Line Helpthe location of the switch, for example Page This Chapter Getting Started with the Graphical User Interface GUIChapter Accessing the Switch via the GUI What is the GUI?Browser and PC Setup Getting Started with the Graphical User Interface GUI HTTP Proxy ServersStart here Establishing a Connection to the SwitchUse this procedure if Option 1 Configuring the Switch before InstallationTo install the switch into the same subnet as the PC Option 2 Installing the Switch into the LANTo install the switch into a different subnet than the PC Use this procedure ifSee “Secure Access” on page 29 for more information ADD IP INTERFACE=VLAN1 IPADDRESS=DHCP and ENABLE IP REMOTEASSIGNFor normal access, point your web browser to http//ip-address whereUse this procedure if Option 3 Connecting to an Installed Switch11. At the login prompt, enter the user name and password 1. Find out the IP address of the switch’s interfaceSecure Access 8. Load self-signed switch certificate 7. Create a self-signed certificate for the switch9. Enable SSL on the HTTP server 10. Configure an IP interface to run SSL overGetting Started with the Graphical User Interface GUI System StatusFigure 6 The System Status page Model name Software release Help, Save and Exit Sidebar menuThe Configuration Menu Using the GUI Navigation and FeaturesUsing Configuration Pages Tabs Heading row Radio button Add, Modify and Remove buttons Apply and Cancel buttonsSelect list Text field Editable Fields The Management Menu Cancel ButtonPorts Graphic Apply ButtonChanging the Password The Diagnostics MenuAs a security precaution, change the password as soon as possible The Monitoring MenuCombining GUI and CLI Configuration Saving Configuration Entered with the GUIConfiguring Multiple Devices Context Sensitive GUI HelpUpgrading the GUI To upgrade the GUITroubleshooting Deleting Temporary Files Accessing the Switch via the GUIProblem You cannot browse to the switch Traffic Flow Solutions SolutionIP Addresses and DHCP Time and NTPLoading Software Page “Normal Mode and Security Mode” on page “Remote Management” on page Operating the switch“Upgrading Switch Software” on page “Using the Built-in Editor” on pageCommand Table 4 Secure commands controlled by the security timerDescription Normal Mode and Security Mode ACTIVATE SCR ADD IP INT ADD SCR ADD USER CREATE CONFIG CommandStoring Files in FLASH Memory Remote ManagementAT-8700XL Series Software Reference Figure 10 Example output from the SHOW FILE command Using ScriptsAT-8700XL Series Software Reference Storing Multiple Scripts Saving the Switch’s ConfigurationFile Naming Conventions Loading and Uploading FilesLoading Files Example Load a Patch File Using HTTP Setting LOADER DefaultsExample Upload a Configuration File Using TFTP Uploading Files From the SwitchMore information To upload a log fileUpgrading Switch Software To upgrade to a new software release Example Upgrade to a New Software Release Using TFTPSECURITY OFFICER privilege To check that the files are successfully loaded, enter the command To upgrade to a new patch file Example Upgrade to a new patch fileDo not set an untested patch as part of the preferred install AT-8700XL Series Software Reference Using the Built-in EditorFigure 11 The editor screen layout SNMP MIBs in the AT-8700XL Series Software Reference SNMP and MIBsFor More About Operations and Facilities Switch Ports SwitchingEnabling and Disabling Switch Ports ChapterPort Trunking Autonegotiation of Port Speed and Duplex ModePacket Storm Protection Port MirroringVirtual Local Area Networks VLANs Creating VLANs Protected VLANs Summary of VLAN tagging rulesVLAN Interaction with STPs and Trunk Groups Generic VLAN Registration Protocol GVRP Quality of ServiceSpanning Tree Protocol STP Spanning Tree and Rapid Spanning Tree Port States IP SwitchingIGMP Snooping Routing Information Protocol RIPEvent TriggersDescription ParametersPage This Chapter Maintenance and TroubleshootingChapter How the Switch Starts Up Backup software files How to Avoid ProblemsBackup configuration script Backup switchWatch for software updates Configure loggingFLASH compaction If you accidentally do this, you will need to What to Do if You Clear FLASH Memory CompletelyGetting the Most Out of Technical Support What to Do if Passwords are LostChecking Connections Using PING Resetting Switch DefaultsPINGing devices connected to it may give misleading information Troubleshooting IP ConfigurationsTelnet Fails Using Trace Route for IP Traffic Troubleshooting DHCP IP AddressesYour switch is acting as a DHCP client Your switch is acting as a DHCP server