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AT-8700XL SERIES SWITCH USER GUIDESoftware Release AT-8700XL Series Switch User Guide for Software Release Document Number C613-02030-00 REV BCopyright 2003 Allied Telesyn International Corp 19800 North Creek Parkway, Suite 200, Bothell, WA 98011, USAContents CHAPTER 2 Getting Started with the Command Line Interface CLICHAPTER 4 Operating the switch CHAPTER 1 IntroductionSwitching CHAPTER 6 Maintenance and TroubleshootingAT-8700XL Series Switch User Guide CHAPTERWhy Read this User Guide? IntroductionChapter Where To Find More Information The AT-8700XL Series Switch Documentation SetFeatures 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 Connecting a Terminal or PC Terminal Communication ParametersTable 1 Parameters for terminal communication 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 Getting Started with the Graphical User Interface GUI This ChapterChapter What is the GUI? Accessing the Switch via the GUIBrowser 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 ifOption 2 Installing the Switch into the LAN To install the switch into the same subnet as the PCTo install the switch into a different subnet than the PC Use this procedure ifADD IP INTERFACE=VLAN1 IPADDRESS=DHCP and ENABLE IP REMOTEASSIGN See “Secure Access” on page 29 for more informationFor normal access, point your web browser to http//ip-address whereOption 3 Connecting to an Installed Switch Use this procedure if11. At the login prompt, enter the user name and password 1. Find out the IP address of the switch’s interfaceSecure Access 7. Create a self-signed certificate for the switch 8. Load self-signed switch certificate9. Enable SSL on the HTTP server 10. Configure an IP interface to run SSL overSystem Status Getting Started with the Graphical User Interface GUIFigure 6 The System Status page Model name Software release Help, Save and Exit Sidebar menuUsing 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 Cancel Button The Management MenuPorts Graphic Apply ButtonThe Diagnostics Menu Changing the PasswordAs a security precaution, change the password as soon as possible The Monitoring MenuSaving Configuration Entered with the GUI Combining GUI and CLI ConfigurationConfiguring Multiple Devices Context Sensitive GUI HelpTo upgrade the GUI Upgrading the GUITroubleshooting Accessing the Switch via the GUI Deleting Temporary FilesProblem You cannot browse to the switch Traffic Flow Solution SolutionsIP Addresses and DHCP Time and NTPLoading Software Page Operating the switch “Normal Mode and Security Mode” on page “Remote Management” on page“Upgrading Switch Software” on page “Using the Built-in Editor” on pageTable 4 Secure commands controlled by the security timer CommandDescription Normal Mode and Security Mode Command ACTIVATE SCR ADD IP INT ADD SCR ADD USER CREATE CONFIGRemote 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 Saving the Switch’s Configuration Storing Multiple ScriptsLoading and Uploading Files File Naming ConventionsLoading Files Setting LOADER Defaults Example Load a Patch File Using HTTPUploading Files From the Switch Example Upload a Configuration File Using TFTPMore information To upload a log fileUpgrading 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 and MIBs SNMP MIBs in the AT-8700XL Series Software ReferenceFor More About Operations and Facilities Switching Switch PortsEnabling and Disabling Switch Ports ChapterAutonegotiation of Port Speed and Duplex Mode Port TrunkingPacket Storm Protection Port MirroringVirtual 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 IP Switching Spanning Tree and Rapid Spanning Tree Port StatesRouting Information Protocol RIP IGMP SnoopingTriggers EventDescription ParametersPage Maintenance and Troubleshooting This ChapterChapter How the Switch Starts Up How to Avoid Problems Backup software filesBackup configuration script Backup switchConfigure logging Watch for software updatesFLASH 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 PINGTroubleshooting IP Configurations PINGing devices connected to it may give misleading informationTelnet Fails Troubleshooting DHCP IP Addresses Using Trace Route for IP TrafficYour switch is acting as a DHCP client Your switch is acting as a DHCP server