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Asus E1816 1 Introduction, 1.2 Using this Document, 1.2.1 Notational conventions, Boldface, 1.2.3 Special messages, 1.2.2 Typographical conventions

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1 Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of the ASUS GigaX Smart Switch. You can now manage your LAN (Local Area Network) through a friendly and powerful user interface, theASUS CNM. TheASUS CNM runs on Windows OS. Please refer to the CNM installation guide for CM installation details.

This User Guide will show you how to set up the GigaX Smart Switch through CNM, and how to customize its configuration to get the most out of this product.

1.2 Using this Document

1.2.1 Notational conventions

•Acronyms are defined the first time they appear in text and in the glossary.

•For brevity, the GigaX Smart Switch is referred to as “the switch.”

•The terms LAN and network are used interchangeably to refer to a group of Ethernet-connected computers at one site.

1.2.2 Typographical conventions

•Italics are used to present the texts displayed or you type in the CNM user interface.

•Boldface type text is used for items you select from menus and drop-down lists

1.2.3 Special messages

This document uses the following icons to call your attention to specific instructions or explanations.

Note: Provides clarification or nonessential information on the current topic.

Definition: Explains terms or acronyms that may be unfamiliar to many readers. These terms are also included in the Glossary.

WARNING: Provides messages of high importance, including messages relating to personal safety or system integrity.

GigaX Smart Switch Centralized Network Management

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Contents

E1816 / Oct Copyright Information Limitation of Liability Product Contact Information ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Asia-Pacific) Technical Support ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America) ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany & Austria) Table of Contents Copyright Information Product Contact Information 1 Introduction 2 Getting to Know the GigaX Smart Switch 1 Introduction 1.2 Using this Document 1.2.1 Notational conventions 2.1 Parts List 2.2 GigaX Smart Switch Features 2.3 Technical Specifications Physical Dimensions: Environmental Ranges 2.4 Front Panel 2.5 Rear Panel 3 Quick Start Guide 3.1 Part 1 — Connecting the Hardware 3.1.1 Installing the Switch on a Flat Surface 3.1.2 Mounting the Switch in a Rack 3.2 Part 2 —Startthe Switch 3.2.1 Step 1. Connect to the PC with CNM Installed 3.2.2 Step 2. Connect to computers or a LAN 3.2.3 Step 3. Attach the power cord LED Indicators 3.3 Management from CNM 3.3.1 Switch Discovery and Management Page Discovery Figure 3.3 Available Switches (GigaX 1024P) Figure 3.3.1 Available Switches (GigaX 1024I) 3.3.2 Password Recovery 3.3.3 Factory Default Setting 4 Management Functions 4.1 Start CNM Program 4.2 Functional Layout Figure 4.3 A Topology Frame Figure 4.4 Tree view of the network topology 4.3 General Settings for CNM 4.3.1 Topology Add Switch Figure 4.6 Add Switch (GigaX 1024P) Figure 4.6.1 Add Switch (GigaX 1024I) 4.3.2 Setup 4.4 Switch Topology 4.4.1 Topology Discovery 4.4.2 Switch Add and Removal 4.4.3 Topology Load and Save 4.5 Switch Setup 4.6 System 4.6.1 Reboot 4.6.2 Link Status Reload 4.6.3 Change Password 4.6.4 Load 4.6.5 Save 4.6.6 Apply and Save 4.7 Configuration 4.7.1 Physical Interface Figure 4.18.1 Physical Interface (GigaX 1024I) Config Reload 4.7.2 Link Aggregation Trunking Status 4.7.3 Bandwidth Page 4.7.4 Traffic Control 4.7.5 VLAN Setup Page Control Option Figure 4.22 VLAN Control Options 4.7.6 IGMP Snooping 4.7.7 QoS Setup Page 4.8 Statistics 4.8.1 Port Traffic Setup Draw Traffic Chart 4.8.2 Traffic History 4.8.3 Comparison