Manuals / Allied Telesis / Computer Equipment / Switch

Allied Telesis at-8700xl series switch manual

Models: at-8700xl series switch

1 81

Download 81 pages 57.37 Kb

Page 10

Image 10

Allied Telesis at-8700xl series switch manual

Contents

USER GUIDE AT-8700XL SERIES SWITCHSoftware Release Copyright 2003 Allied Telesyn International Corp AT-8700XL Series Switch User Guide for Software ReleaseDocument Number C613-02030-00 REV B 19800 North Creek Parkway, Suite 200, Bothell, WA 98011, USACHAPTER 4 Operating the switch ContentsCHAPTER 2 Getting Started with the Command Line Interface CLI CHAPTER 1 IntroductionAT-8700XL Series Switch User Guide SwitchingCHAPTER 6 Maintenance and Troubleshooting CHAPTERIntroduction Why Read this User Guide?Chapter Where To Find More Information The AT-8700XL Series Switch Documentation SetSwitching 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 Table 1 Parameters for terminal communication Connecting a Terminal or PCTerminal Communication Parameters ParameterLogging In Assigning an IP AddressIf 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 SWITCH Assigning an IP AddressSetting Routes Changing a Password Choosing a PasswordUsing the Commands AliasesGetting Command Line Help Setting System Parametersthe 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 HTTP Proxy Servers Getting Started with the Graphical User Interface GUIEstablishing a Connection to the Switch Start hereOption 1 Configuring the Switch before Installation Use this procedure ifTo install the switch into a different subnet than the PC Option 2 Installing the Switch into the LANTo install the switch into the same subnet as the PC Use this procedure ifFor normal access, point your web browser to http//ip-address ADD IP INTERFACE=VLAN1 IPADDRESS=DHCP and ENABLE IP REMOTEASSIGNSee “Secure Access” on page 29 for more information where11. At the login prompt, enter the user name and password Option 3 Connecting to an Installed SwitchUse this procedure if 1. Find out the IP address of the switch’s interfaceSecure Access 9. Enable SSL on the HTTP server 7. Create a self-signed certificate for the switch8. Load self-signed switch certificate 10. Configure an IP interface to run SSL overFigure 6 The System Status page System StatusGetting Started with the Graphical User Interface GUI 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 Ports Graphic Cancel ButtonThe Management Menu Apply ButtonAs a security precaution, change the password as soon as possible The Diagnostics MenuChanging the Password The Monitoring MenuConfiguring Multiple Devices Saving Configuration Entered with the GUICombining GUI and CLI Configuration Context Sensitive GUI HelpTo upgrade the GUI Upgrading the GUITroubleshooting Deleting Temporary Files Accessing the Switch via the GUIProblem You cannot browse to the switch Traffic Flow IP Addresses and DHCP SolutionSolutions Time and NTPLoading Software Page “Upgrading Switch Software” on page Operating the switch“Normal Mode and Security Mode” on page “Remote Management” on page “Using the Built-in Editor” on pageCommand Table 4 Secure commands controlled by the security timerDescription Normal Mode and Security Mode Command ACTIVATE SCR ADD IP INT ADD SCR ADD USER CREATE CONFIGStoring 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 Saving the Switch’s Configuration Storing Multiple ScriptsLoading and Uploading Files File Naming ConventionsLoading Files Setting LOADER Defaults Example Load a Patch File Using HTTPMore information Uploading Files From the SwitchExample Upload a Configuration File Using TFTP 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 and MIBs SNMP MIBs in the AT-8700XL Series Software ReferenceFor More About Operations and Facilities Enabling and Disabling Switch Ports SwitchingSwitch Ports ChapterPacket Storm Protection Autonegotiation of Port Speed and Duplex ModePort Trunking 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 IP Switching Spanning Tree and Rapid Spanning Tree Port StatesRouting Information Protocol RIP IGMP SnoopingDescription TriggersEvent ParametersPage This Chapter Maintenance and TroubleshootingChapter How the Switch Starts Up Backup configuration script How to Avoid ProblemsBackup software files Backup switchWatch for software updates Configure loggingFLASH compaction What to Do if You Clear FLASH Memory Completely If you accidentally do this, you will need toWhat to Do if Passwords are Lost Getting the Most Out of Technical SupportResetting Switch Defaults Checking Connections Using PINGPINGing devices connected to it may give misleading information Troubleshooting IP ConfigurationsTelnet Fails Your switch is acting as a DHCP client Troubleshooting DHCP IP AddressesUsing Trace Route for IP Traffic Your switch is acting as a DHCP server