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CHAPTER 1 Introduction
Why Read this User Guide?	5
Where To Find More Information	6
Technical support	7
Features of the AT-8700XL Series Switch	7
Warning about FLASH memory	9
CHAPTER 2 Getting Started with the Command Line Interface (CLI)
This Chapter	11
Connecting a Terminal or PC	12
Terminal Communication Parameters	12
Logging In	13
Assigning an IP Address	13
Assigning an IP Address	14
Setting Routes	15
Changing a Password	16
Choosing a Password	16
Using the Commands	17
Getting Command Line Help	18
Setting System Parameters	18
CHAPTER 3 Getting Started with the Graphical User Interface (GUI)
This Chapter	21
What is the GUI?	22
Accessing the Switch via the GUI	22
Using the GUI: Navigation and Features	32
Upgrading the GUI	38
Troubleshooting	39
CHAPTER 4 Operating the switch
This Chapter	45
User Accounts and Privileges	45
Normal Mode and Security Mode	47
Remote Management	49
Storing Files in FLASH Memory	49
Using Scripts	50
Loading and Uploading Files	52
Upgrading Switch Software	56
Using the Built-in Editor	60

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Allied Telesis at-8700xl series switch manual Contents, Introduction, Getting Started with the Command Line Interface CLI

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AT-8700XL SERIES SWITCH USER GUIDESoftware Release 19800 North Creek Parkway, Suite 200, Bothell, WA 98011, USA AT-8700XL Series Switch User Guide for Software ReleaseDocument Number C613-02030-00 REV B Copyright 2003 Allied Telesyn International CorpCHAPTER 1 Introduction ContentsCHAPTER 2 Getting Started with the Command Line Interface CLI CHAPTER 4 Operating the switchCHAPTER SwitchingCHAPTER 6 Maintenance and Troubleshooting AT-8700XL Series Switch User GuideWhy Read this User Guide? IntroductionChapter The AT-8700XL Series Switch Documentation Set Where To Find More InformationFeatures of the AT-8700XL Series Switch Switching FeaturesTechnical support Management Features Layer 3 and Other FeaturesSoftware Reference Warning about FLASH memory Page Getting Started with the Command Line Interface CLI This ChapterChapter Parameter Connecting a Terminal or PCTerminal Communication Parameters Table 1 Parameters for terminal communicationAssigning 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 Getting Started with the Graphical User Interface GUI This ChapterChapter What is the GUI? Accessing the Switch via the GUIBrowser 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 InstallationUse this procedure if Option 2 Installing the Switch into the LANTo install the switch into the same subnet as the PC To install the switch into a different subnet than the PCwhere ADD IP INTERFACE=VLAN1 IPADDRESS=DHCP and ENABLE IP REMOTEASSIGNSee “Secure Access” on page 29 for more information For normal access, point your web browser to http//ip-address1. Find out the IP address of the switch’s interface Option 3 Connecting to an Installed SwitchUse this procedure if 11. At the login prompt, enter the user name and passwordSecure Access 10. Configure an IP interface to run SSL over 7. Create a self-signed certificate for the switch8. Load self-signed switch certificate 9. Enable SSL on the HTTP serverModel name Software release Help, Save and Exit Sidebar menu System StatusGetting Started with the Graphical User Interface GUI Figure 6 The System Status pageUsing the GUI Navigation and Features The Configuration MenuUsing Configuration Pages Apply and Cancel buttons Tabs Heading row Radio button Add, Modify and Remove buttonsSelect list Text field Editable Fields Apply Button Cancel ButtonThe Management Menu Ports GraphicThe Monitoring Menu The Diagnostics MenuChanging the Password As a security precaution, change the password as soon as possibleContext Sensitive GUI Help Saving Configuration Entered with the GUICombining GUI and CLI Configuration Configuring Multiple DevicesUpgrading the GUI To upgrade the GUITroubleshooting Accessing the Switch via the GUI Deleting Temporary FilesProblem You cannot browse to the switch Traffic Flow Time and NTP SolutionSolutions IP Addresses and DHCPLoading Software Page “Using the Built-in Editor” on page Operating the switch“Normal Mode and Security Mode” on page “Remote Management” on page “Upgrading Switch Software” on pageTable 4 Secure commands controlled by the security timer CommandDescription Normal Mode and Security Mode ACTIVATE SCR ADD IP INT ADD SCR ADD USER CREATE CONFIG CommandRemote Management Storing Files in FLASH MemoryAT-8700XL Series Software Reference Using Scripts Figure 10 Example output from the SHOW FILE commandAT-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 DefaultsTo upload a log file Uploading Files From the SwitchExample Upload a Configuration File Using TFTP More informationUpgrading Switch Software Example Upgrade to a New Software Release Using TFTP To upgrade to a new software releaseSECURITY OFFICER privilege To check that the files are successfully loaded, enter the command Example Upgrade to a new patch file To upgrade to a new patch fileDo not set an untested patch as part of the preferred install Using the Built-in Editor AT-8700XL Series Software ReferenceFigure 11 The editor screen layout SNMP MIBs in the AT-8700XL Series Software Reference SNMP and MIBsFor More About Operations and Facilities Chapter SwitchingSwitch Ports Enabling and Disabling Switch PortsPort Mirroring Autonegotiation of Port Speed and Duplex ModePort Trunking Packet Storm ProtectionVirtual Local Area Networks VLANs Creating VLANs Summary of VLAN tagging rules Protected VLANsVLAN Interaction with STPs and Trunk Groups Quality of Service Generic VLAN Registration Protocol GVRPSpanning Tree Protocol STP Spanning Tree and Rapid Spanning Tree Port States IP SwitchingIGMP Snooping Routing Information Protocol RIPParameters TriggersEvent DescriptionPage Maintenance and Troubleshooting This ChapterChapter How the Switch Starts Up Backup switch How to Avoid ProblemsBackup software files Backup configuration scriptConfigure logging Watch for software updatesFLASH 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 DefaultsTroubleshooting IP Configurations PINGing devices connected to it may give misleading informationTelnet Fails Your switch is acting as a DHCP server Troubleshooting DHCP IP AddressesUsing Trace Route for IP Traffic Your switch is acting as a DHCP client