Icmp Internet Control Message Protocol | SMC Networks SMC6608T

GLOSSARY

ICMP (Internet Control Message Protocol)

Commonly used to send echo messages (i.e., Ping) for monitoring purposes.

In-Band

A way of communicating with a network device from inside the network (i.e., a local connection).

LED

Light emitting diode used for monitoring a device or network condition.

Local Area Network

A group of interconnected computers and support devices.

Media Access Control (MAC)

A portion of the networking protocol that governs access to the transmission medium, facilitating the exchange of data between network nodes.

MIB

An acronym for Management Information Base. It is a set of database objects that contains information about the device.

Network Diameter

Wire distance between two end stations in the same collision domain.

Out-of-Band

A way of communicating with a network device from outside the network.

RJ-45 Connector

A connector for twisted-pair wiring.

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SMC Networks SMC6608T manual Icmp Internet Control Message Protocol, In-Band, Local Area Network, Media Access Control MAC

Contents

TigerSwitch User Guide TigerSwitch Trademarks Limited Warranty Limited Warranty Table of Contents Pin Assignments TroubleshootingSpecifications Appendices Iii List of Figures Table of Contents Industry Canada Class a CompliancesFCC Class a EC Conformance Declaration Compliances Japan Vcci Class a Australia AS/NZS 3548 1995 Class a Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise Vii Viii Chapter About Tigerswitch About the Tigerswitch TigerSwitch 100 Overview TigerSwitch 100M Base Unit Model SMC6608M Port Fast Ethernet Modules for Model SMC6608M Module Ports Connectors Description Switch Ports 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ports100BASE-FX Ports SMC6608M only Front Panel LEDs Status LEDs Console Port Configure Button Optional Redundant Power Unit Power Supply ReceptaclesRedundant Power Units RPUs Switching Methods Switch Architecture Spanning Tree Protocol Management Options Serial Console PortTelnet Key Features and Benefits ConnectivityPerformance Practical Management Easy Installation Chapter Planning Introduction to Switching Collapsed Backbone Sample Applications Multiple Port Bridging Connections Multiport Bridging Server Farm Connectivity and Expansion Server Farm Aggregation Cascading to a Fast Ethernet Switch High-Speed Switch Links Collapsed Backbone with Fiber Cable Collapsed Backbone Using Fiber Cable High-Speed Fiber Backbone High-Speed Fiber Backbone Application Notes Page Chapter Installation Selecting a Site Equipment Checklist Package ContentsRequired Rack-Mounting Equipment Mounting Mounting the Switch in a Rack Attaching the Brackets Attaching the Adhesive Feet Mounting and Stacking the Switch on a Flat Surface Connecting to a Power Source Powering Up Diagnostics SMC 5 4 3 Rule Making Network ConnectionsConnectivity Rules Mbps Ethernet Collision Domain Maximum 100BASE-T Network Diameter Mbps Fast Ethernet Collision DomainSMC 3 2 Rule for Class II Repeaters SMC 2 1 Rule for Class I and Class II Repeaters Twisted-Pair Cabling Guidelines Connecting 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ports Fixed Crossover PortsDaisy-Chain Port Fiber Cable Connectors Connecting 100BASE-FX PortsPage Chapter Configuration Management Configuration and Management Configuration Options Basic Port Settings Required Connections and Switch Access Advanced System Configuration Snmp Network Connection In-Band Connections Telnet Login System Configuration Program Main Menu Main Menu Download & Reset Configuration Password Configuration Setting Passwords Console Configuration Console Port Configuration System Configuration System Parameter Configuration Configuration and Management Port Configuration Screen Port Configuration Configuration and Management Spanning Tree Configuration Spanning Tree Configuration YesPort Priority Path Cost Configuration and Management Virtual LAN Configuration Screen Virtual LAN Configuration System Monitoring Monitoring via the Configure Button and LEDs LEDs Functions Status LEDs Advanced System Monitoring System InformationSystem Information Port Status Statistics Statistics Statistics Screen Items Address Table Address Table Spanning Tree Information Current Spanning Tree InformationPort State DesignatedCost DesignatedBridgeID DesignatedPort Parameter Description Spanning Tree Information Screen Items Downloading System Software Downloading via Tftp ProtocolTftp Download Downloading via the Console Port Reset Resetting the Switch Chapter Management VIA Snmp Snmp Protocol MIB Objects Snmp Parameter Configuration Assigning Snmp Agent Access RightsSnmp Configuration Community Strings Community Strings Screen Trap Receivers Trap Receivers Screen Appendix a Troubleshooting Switch Indicators System Failures Diagnostic TestsSystem Diagnostic Tests Component Failure LED Array Indicator Column Port Failures Test Failure LED Array Row System DiagnosticsPort Diagnostic Tests Power and Cooling Problems Network Cards Communication ModePhysical Configuration Cabling Terminal Emulation Management Interface System Integrity Page Appendix B PIN Assignments RJ-45 Pin Assignments Pin Number Assignment RJ-45 Pin Assignments Crossover RJ-45 Pin Assignments End Straight-Through WiringCrossover Wiring Straight-Through RJ-45 Pin Assignments End DCE Console Port Pin Assignments Console Port to 25-Pin DCE Port on Modem Switch Port PC Port DB-9 Pin No SignalSwitch Port Pin Modem Port DB-9 Pin No Signal Console Port to 9-Pin COM Port on PC Switch Port DB-9 Pin No Console Port to 25-Pin DTE Port on PCNull Modem Pin PC Port Appendix C Specifications All Models EMC/Safety Compliances Input PowerPower Consumption Operating Temperature Model SMC6608M Model SMC6608T 100BASE-FX Page Appendix D Glossary ANSI/IEEE 802.3u Standard ANSI/IEEE 802.3 Standard Ethernet CollisionCrossover Port End Station In-Band Media Access Control MACRJ-45 Connector Icmp Internet Control Message Protocol UTP Unshielded Twisted-Pair TerminatorSimple Network Management Protocol Snmp Straight-through Port Publication Number 900.168, Rev. B