CHAPTER 2: Getting Started..........................................................................................................................................4

Network with DHCP server: ...........................................................................................................................................4

Smart Wizard Discovery > Discover .......................................................................................................................... 4

Smart Wizard Discovery > Web Access .................................................................................................................... 5

Web Management...................................................................................................................................................... 6

Network without DHCP server ................................................................................................................................... 6

Smart Wizard Discovery > Configuration Setting > Default....................................................................................... 7

CHAPTER 3: Software Upgrade Procedure................................................................................................................11

CHAPTER 4: Smart Wizard Discovery Utility Program .............................................................................................13

Main Screen .................................................................................................................................................................13

Main Screen > Device List > Discover..................................................................................................................... 15

Main Screen Switch Setting > Configuration Setting .............................................................................................. 16

Main Screen > Switch Setting > Password Change ................................................................................................ 16

Main Screen > Switch Setting > Web Access.......................................................................................................... 17

Main Screen > Switch Setting > Firmware Upgrade................................................................................................ 18

Main Screen > Switch Setting > Exit........................................................................................................................ 18

CHAPTER 5: Configuring the Device Using YOUR BROWSER................................................................................19

Getting Started......................................................................................................................................................... 20

Opening the NETGEAR Home Page for the FS700TS-Series Switch .................................................................... 20

Understanding the Home Page ............................................................................................................................... 21

Using The NETGEAR Web Management System Buttons ..................................................................................... 22

Device Management Buttons................................................................................................................................... 24

Resetting the System............................................................................................................................................... 25

Defining Device Information.........................................................................................................................................26

Viewing the Device Zoom View ............................................................................................................................... 26

Viewing the Device Status ...........................................................................................................................................27

Managing Stacking.......................................................................................................................................................29

Operation Modes ..................................................................................................................................................... 29

Understanding Stack Topology................................................................................................................................ 29

Stacking Ring Topology ........................................................................................................................................... 29

Stacking Ports.......................................................................................................................................................... 30

Stacking Members and Unit ID ................................................................................................................................ 30

Removing and Replacing Stacking Members.......................................................................................................... 30

Inserting a Stacking Member ................................................................................................................................... 31

Exchanging Stacking Members ............................................................................................................................... 31

Switching the Stacking Master................................................................................................................................. 31

Configuring Stacking................................................................................................................................................ 32

Configuring Device Security.........................................................................................................................................34

Defining Port Authentication Properties .......................................................................................................................34

Defining Port Authentication .................................................................................................................................... 36

Viewing EAP Statistics............................................................................................................................................. 38

Enabling Storm Control............................................................................................................................................ 40

Port Security ............................................................................................................................................................ 42

Configuring Passwords ............................................................................................................................................ 44

Viewing System Logs...................................................................................................................................................45

Logs Configuration................................................................................................................................................... 46

Viewing the Memory Logs........................................................................................................................................ 48

Viewing Flash Logs.................................................................................................................................................. 49

Defining Server Logs ............................................................................................................................................... 50

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Table of Contents

Summary of Contents for NETGEAR FS728TS

Page 1: Table Of Contents
Main Screen > Switch Setting > Exit... 18 CHAPTER 5: Configuring the Device Using YOUR BROWSER...19 Getting Started... 20 Opening the NETGEAR Home Page for the FS700TS-Series Switch ... 20 Understanding the Home Page ... 21 Using The NETGEAR Web Management System Buttons ... 22 Device Management Buttons...
Page 2 Configuring Power over Ethernet...52 Configuring Interfaces...55 Configuring VLANs ... 62 Defining IP Addresses ... 67 Defining the Forwarding Address Tables... 70 Defining Dynamic Addresses...71 Configuring the Spanning Tree Protocol... 74 Defining STP on Interfaces ... 76 Configuring Quality of Service ... 78 Defining QoS Queues ...
Page 3: Chapter 1: Switch Management Overview
SWITCH MANAGEMENT OVERVIEW CHAPTER 1: This section gives an overview of switch management, including the methods you can use to manage your NETGEAR Prosafe FS700TS family of 10/100 Stackable Smart Switches with Gigabit Ports. Your NETGEAR Prosafe FS700TS family of 10/100 Stackable Smart Switches with Gigabit Ports contains software for viewing, changing, and monitoring the way it works.
Page 4: Chapter 2: Getting Started
CHAPTER 2: This section will walk you through the steps to start managing your FS700TS-series switch. This section will cover how to get started in a network with a DHCP server (most common) as well as if you do not have a DHCP server.
Page 5: Smart Wizard Discovery > Web Access
Smart Wizard Discovery > Web Access Figure 2 - 2: Web Access Start managing your switch via your web browser. The default password is ‘password’. For a detailed description on web management, please refer to Section 5. Page 5...
Page 6: Web Management
Click Discover for the Smart Wizard Discovery Utility to find your FS700TS-series switch. You should see a something similar to Figure 2-1. Click on Configuration Setting (See Figure 2-4). Note: You can always assign a Static IP address to your FS700TS-series switch, even if your network does not have a DHCP server. Page 6...
Page 7: Smart Wizard Discovery > Configuration Setting > Default
Choose Disable on DHCP. See Figure 2-5. Enter your IP address, Gateway and Subnet, and then type your password and click “Set”. Please make sure your PC and FS700TS- series switch are in the same subnet (See Figure 2-6.). Figure 2 - 4: Configuration Setting...
Page 8 Smart Wizard Discovery > Configuration Setting > Assign Static IP Figure 2 - 5: Manually Setting IP Address Page 8...
Page 9 1. Select your switch by clicking on it. Then click on Web Access, as highlighted in Figure 2-2. 2. Start managing your switch via your web browser. The default password is ‘password’. For a detailed description on web management access, please refer to Section 5.
Page 10 Web Management Figure 2 - 7: Web Management Front Page after Click “Web Access” on the Smart Wizard Discovery Utility Page 10...
Page 11: Chapter 3: Software Upgrade Procedure
SOFTWARE UPGRADE PROCEDURE CHAPTER 3: The application software for the FS700TS-series switch is upgradeable, enabling your switch to take advantage of improvements and additional features as they become available. The upgrade procedure and the required equipment are described in the following section.
Page 12 Click Start to download the new firmware file in non-volatile memory. The system software is automatically loaded to all stacking members. Note: Once the system finishes firmware upgrade process, the switch will automatically reboot. The Smart Wizard Discovery Utility determines the success of the upgrade process based on the success of the system reboot.
Page 13: Chapter 4: Smart Wizard Discovery Utility Program
SMART WIZARD DISCOVERY UTILITY PROGRAM CHAPTER 4: The Smart Wizard Discovery Utility program is a user-friendly, easy to install tool. Using this program, you can view and configure all the FS700TS- series Smart Switches in your network. The installation of the Smart Wizard Discovery Utility is as follows: Insert the disc into your CD-ROM drive.
Page 14 Figure 4 - 1: Smart Wizard Discovery Utility Main Screen Page 14...
Page 15: Main Screen > Device List > Discover
Gateway By double-clicking a listed switch, you can open the Web management for that switch. Alternatively, you can select a switch by clicking on it once, and then clicking Web Access. For more information on Web management, see Section 5.
Page 16: Main Screen Switch Setting > Configuration Setting
System Name — This field is to help you keep track of your switches. It can be any combination of letters and/or numbers. • Location — This field is to help you keep track of where this switch is. It can be any combination of letters and/or numbers. •...
Page 17: Main Screen > Switch Setting > Web Access
Click ‘Set’ to enable new password. Main Screen > Switch Setting > Web Access Select a listed switch from the Device List section. Then click Web Access from the Switch Setting (see Figure 4-5). Enter the default password ‘password’ and click Log in.
Page 18: Main Screen > Switch Setting > Firmware Upgrade
Main Screen > Switch Setting > Firmware Upgrade 10. Click Firmware Upgrade from the Switch Setting section. The following screen will pop up. Figure 4 - 6: Main Screen: Switch Setting > Firmware Upgrade • Firmware Path — The location of the new firmware. If you don’t know, you can click Browse to locate file.
Page 19: Chapter 5: Configuring The Device Using Your Browser
CONFIGURING THE DEVICE USING YOUR BROWSER CHAPTER 5: This section contains information for configuring the device using your web browser and includes the following topics: • Getting Started • Resetting the System • Defining Device Information • Managing Stacking • Configuring Device Security •...
Page 20: Getting Started
Using the Web Management System Buttons Opening the NETGEAR Home Page for the FS700TS-Series Switch The NETGEAR home page for the FS700TS-series switch can be accessed from any PC with a web browser. To start the application: Open a web browser.
Page 21: Understanding The Home Page
Device View — Located on the right side of the FS700TS home page. The Device View provides a view of the device, information or table area, and of configuration instructions. • Information Buttons — Located in the upper right corner of the home page, the information buttons provide connections to NETGEAR support and the online manual. See item 3 in Figure 5-2. Navigation Pane The Navigation Pane contains a list of the different features that can be configured including switching features, ports, spanning tree, VLANs, class of service, link aggregation (aggregating ports), multicast support, and statistics.
Page 22: Using The Netgear Web Management System Buttons
Information Buttons — Provide access to informational services including technical support, online help, device information, and closing the browser. • Device Management Buttons — Provide an explanation of the management buttons in the NETGEAR FS700TS-series Switch, including the Add, Delete, Query, and Apply Changes buttons. Information Buttons...
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Page 24: Device Management Buttons
Device Management Buttons The NETGEAR FS700TS Switch web browser GUI management buttons allow network managers to easily configure the device from remote locations. The FS700TS Switch web browser GUI contains the following management buttons: Table 1 - 2: Device Management Buttons...
Page 25: Resetting The System
Resetting the System The Reboot Page resets the device. Ensure that configuration changes are saved to the device before rebooting. Configuration changes that are not saved are lost. There are two options to reboot. • Rebooting a particular unit. • Rebooting the entire stack.
Page 26: Defining Device Information
Defining Device Information This section contains the following topics: • Viewing the Device Zoom View • Viewing the Device Status Viewing the Device Zoom View The System Zoom Page provides a graphic representation of the device, including the port and LED statuses. Figure 5 - 5: System Zoom Page Page 26...
Page 27: Viewing The Device Status
Viewing the Device Status The Switch Status Page contains parameters for configuring general device information, including the system name, location, contact, the system MAC Address, System Object ID, System Up Time and MAC addresses, and both software and hardware versions.
Page 28 • Change Mode to Stack — Switches the device from stand-alone to stacking mode. • Hardware Version — Displays the installed device hardware version number. • Software Version — Displays the installed software version number. • Boot Version — Displays the current boot version running on the device. Define the fields.
Page 29: Managing Stacking
The device software is downloaded separately for each of the stack members. All units in the stack must be running the same software version. The Stacking Master maintains switch stacking and configuration. The Stacking Master detects and reconfigures the ports with minimal operational impact in the event of: •...
Page 30: Stacking Ports
Stacking Ports The mode type determines the Gigabit Ethernet ports that are configurable by the user. • In Stand-alone mode all Gigabit Ethernet ports are available. • In Stack mode two dedicated Gigabit Ethernet ports are used for stack connection. The factory default of the device is stacking mode.
Page 31: Inserting A Stacking Member
IIf a 48 port switch replaces a 48 port switch, all port configurations remain the same. • IIf a 48 port switch replaces a 24 port switch, the first 24 ports receive the 24 FE port configuration. The GE port configurations remain the same. The remaining ports receive the default port configuration.
Page 32: Configuring Stacking
The Stack Management Page contains the following fields: • Switch Stack Control from Unit 1 to Unit 2 — Switches the stack control from the Stack Master to the Backup Master. The possible field values are: Checked —Switches the stack control to the Standby Stack Master.
Page 33 Switching Between Stack Masters: Open the Stack Management Page. Check the Switch Stack Control from Unit 1 to Unit 2 check box. Click . A confirmation message displays. Page 33...
Page 34: Configuring Device Security
Configuring Device Security This section contains information for managing both storm control and port security and includes the following topics: • Enabling Storm Control • Port Security Defining Port Authentication Properties The Port Authentication Properties Page allows network managers to configure network authentication parameters. In addition, Guest VLANs are enabled from the Properties Page.
Page 35 RADIUS — Provides port authentication using the RADIUS server. – RADIUS, None — Provides port authentication, first using the RADIUS server. If the port is not authenticated, then no authentication – method is used, and the session is permitted. • Guest VLAN —...
Page 36: Defining Port Authentication
Defining Port Authentication The Port Authentication Page allows network managers to configure port-based authentication global parameters. To define the port-based authentication global properties: Click Security > Port Authentication > Port Authentication. The Port Authentication Page opens. The Port Authentication Page contains the following fields: •...
Page 37 • Supplicant Timeout — Displays the amount of time (in seconds) that lapses before EAP requests are resent to the supplicant. The field default is 30 seconds. • Server Timeout — Displays the amount of time (in seconds) that lapses before the device re-sends a request to the authentication server. The field default is 30 seconds.
Page 38: Viewing Eap Statistics
Viewing EAP Statistics The EAP Statistics Page contains information about EAP packets received on a specific port. To view EAP Statistics • Click Security > Port Authentication > EAP Statistics. The EAP Statistics Page opens. The EAP Statistics Page contains the following fields: •...
Page 39 • Respond Frames Receive — Indicates the number of valid EAP Response frames received on the port. • Request ID Frames Transmit — Indicates the number of EAP Req/Id frames transmitted via the port. • Request Frames Transmit — Indicates the number of EAP Request frames transmitted via the port. •...
Page 40: Enabling Storm Control
Enabling Storm Control Storm control limits the amount of Multicast and Broadcast frames accepted and forwarded by the device. When Layer 2 frames are forwarded, Broadcast, and Multicast frames are flooded to all ports on the relevant VLAN. This occupies bandwidth and loads all nodes on all ports. A Broadcast Storm is a result of an excessive amount of broadcast messages simultaneously transmitted across a network by a single port.
Page 41 Multicast & Broadcast — Counts Broadcast and Multicast traffic together. – Broadcast Only — Counts only Broadcast traffic. – • Broadcast Rate Threshold — Indicates the maximum rate (kilobits per second) at which unknown packets are forwarded. The range is 70- 250,000.
Page 42: Port Security
Port Security Network security can be increased by limiting access on a specific port only to users with specific MAC addresses. The MAC addresses can be dynamically learned or statically configured. Locked port security monitors both received and learned packets that are received on specific ports. Access to the locked port is limited to users with specific MAC addresses.
Page 43 Classic Lock - Locks the port, and only forwards packets that have been learned statically or dynamically, prior to locking the port. The – lock is effective immediately. Limited Dynamic Lock — Locks the port after a user-defined number of MAC addresses have been dynamically learned on the port. After –...
Page 44: Configuring Passwords
Configuring Passwords The Passwords Page contains parameters for configuring device passwords. To define device passwords: Click System > Password. The Password Page opens: The Password Page contains the following fields: • Old Password — Indicates the current password used to access the system. •...
Page 45: Viewing System Logs
Viewing System Logs Event messages have a unique format, as per the SYSLOG RFC recommended message format for all error reporting, for example, Syslog+ local device reporting. Messages are assigned a severity code, and include a message mnemonic, which identifies the source application generating the message.
Page 46: Logs Configuration
Logs Configuration The Logs Configuration Page contains fields for defining which events are recorded to which logs. It contains fields for enabling logs globally, and parameters for defining logs. Log messages are listed from the highest severity to the lowest severity level. When a severity level is selected, all severity level choices above the selection are selected automatically.
Page 47 Error — A device error has occurred; for example, if a single port is offline. – Warning — The lowest level of a device warning. The device is functioning, but an operational problem has occurred. – Notice — Provides device information. –...
Page 48: Viewing The Memory Logs
Viewing the Memory Logs The Memory Logs Page contains all system logs in a chronological order that are saved in RAM (Cache). To view the Memory Logs: • Click Logs > Memory Logs. The Memory Logs Page opens. The Memory Logs Page contains the following fields: •...
Page 49: Viewing Flash Logs
Viewing Flash Logs The Flash Logs Page contains information about log entries saved to the log file in Flash, including the time the log was generated, the log severity, and a description of the log message. The message log is available after reboot. To view the message logs: •...
Page 50: Defining Server Logs
Defining Server Logs The Server Logs Page contains information for viewing and configuring the remote log servers. New log servers can be defined and the log severity sent to each server. To configure server logs: Click Logs > Server Logs. The Server Logs Page opens. The Server Logs Page contains the following fields: •...
Page 51 Unchecked — Maintains the remote servers. – Click . The Add Remote Logs Page opens: Define the fields. Click . The log is defined and the device is updated. Figure 5 - 21: Add Remote Logs Page Page 51...
Page 52: Configuring Power Over Ethernet
Configuring Power over Ethernet Power over Ethernet (PoE) provides power to devices over existing LAN cabling without updating or modifying the network infrastructure. This removes the limitation of placing network devices close to power sources. Power over Ethernet can be used in the following applications: •...
Page 53 • Nominal Power — Indicates the actual amount of power the device can supply. The field value is displayed in Watts. • Consumed Power — Indicates the amount of the power used by the device. The field value is displayed in Watts. •...
Page 54 In addition to the fields in the PoE Configuration Page, the Modify PoE Configuration Page contains the following fields: • Overload Counter — Indicates the total power overload occurrences. • Short Counter — Indicates the total power shortage occurrences. • Denied Counter —...
Page 55: Configuring Interfaces
Configuring Interfaces This section contains information for configuring ports, LAGs, and VLANs and contains the following topics: • Defining Port Parameters • Defining LAG Members • Defining VLAN Properties Defining Port Parameters The Port Configuration Page contains fields for defining port parameters. To define port parameters: Click Port Configuration.
Page 56 MDI/MDIX — Displays the MDI/MDIX status of the port. Hubs and switches are deliberately wired opposite in the way from end stations. This is to ensure that when a hub or switch is connected to an end station, a straight through Ethernet cable can be used and the pairs will match up properly.
Page 57 In addition to the fields in the Interface Configuration Page, the Modify Port Configuration Page includes the Reactivate Suspended Port field. Define the fields. Click . The parameters are saved and the device is updated. Defining LAG Members Link Aggregation optimizes port usage by linking a group of ports together to form a single LAG. Aggregating ports multiplies the bandwidth between the devices, increases port flexibility, and provides link redundancy.
Page 58 • The device supports up to eight LAGs with eight ports in each LAG. This section includes the following sections: • Aggregating Ports • Defining LAG Membership Aggregating Ports The LAG Settings Page contains fields for configuring parameters for configured LAGs. The system supports 8 LAGs, and each LAG can contain up to 8 ports.
Page 59 100 — Indicates the LAG is currently operating at 100 Mbps. – 1000 — Indicates the LAG is currently operating at 1000 Mbps. – • Auto Negotiation — Displays the auto negotiation status on the LAG. Auto negotiation is a protocol between two link partners that enables a port to advertise its transmission rate, duplex mode, and flow control abilities to its partner.
Page 60 • Neighbor Advertisement — Indicates the neighboring port’s advertisement settings. The field values are identical to the Admin Advertisement field values. Define the Port and LACP fields. Click . The LAG membership settings are saved and the device is updated. Defining LAG Membership The LAG Membership Page allows network managers to assign ports LAGs.
Page 61 Click a LAG. The Modify LAG Membership Page opens: Select a port to attach to the selected LAG. Click . The LAG is defined and the device is updated. Figure 5 - 29: Modify LAG Membership Page Page 61...
Page 62: Configuring Vlans
The VLAN tag indicates to which VLAN the packets belong. VLAN tags are attached to the VLAN by either the end station or the network device. VLAN tags also contain VLAN network priority information. The NETGEAR FS700TS-series Switch supports up to 128 active VLANs. This section contains the following topics: •...
Page 63 The VLAN Properties Page contains the following fields: • ID — Displays the VLAN ID. • Name — Displays the user-defined VLAN name. • Type— Displays the VLAN type. The possible field values are: Static — Indicates the VLAN is user-defined. –...
Page 64 Defining VLAN Membership The VLAN Membership Page contains a table that maps VLAN parameters to ports. Ports are assigned VLAN membership by toggling through the Port Control settings. To define VLAN membership: Click Basic Setup > VLAN > Membership > Membership. The VLAN Membership Page opens. The VLAN Membership Page contains the following fields: •...
Page 65 If no other value is configured the default VLAN PVID is used. VLAN number 1 is the default VLAN and cannot be deleted from the system. To open the Interface PVID Settings Page: Click Switch > VLAN > Interface PVID Settings. The Interface PVID Settings Page opens: The Interface PVID Settings Page contains the following fields: •...
Page 66 Define the fields. Click . The PVID settings are saved and the device is updated. Page 66...
Page 67: Defining Ip Addresses
Defining IP Addresses This section contains the following topics: • Configuring IP Interfaces • Configuring ARP Configuring IP Interfaces The IP Interface Page contains fields for assigning IP addresses. IP addresses are either defined as static or are retrieved using the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP).
Page 68 • IP Address —Defines the interface used to manage the device. • Subnet mask — Displays the currently configured IP address mask. • Gateway — Defines the default gateway IP address. Define the fields. Click . The IP configuration fields are saved and the device is updated. Configuring ARP The Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) converts IP addresses into physical addresses, and maps the IP address to a MAC address.
Page 69 • IP Address — Indicates the station IP address, which is associated with the MAC address filled in below. • MAC Address — Displays the station MAC address that is associated in the ARP table with the IP address. • Status —...
Page 70: Defining The Forwarding Address Tables
Defining the Forwarding Address Tables Packets addressed to destinations stored in either the Static or Dynamic databases are immediately forwarded to the port. The Dynamic MAC Address Table can be sorted by interface, VLAN, or MAC Address, whereas MAC addresses are dynamically learned as packets from sources that arrive at the device.
Page 71: Defining Dynamic Addresses
• Interface — Displays the interface to which the entry refers: • Status — Displays how the entry was created. The possible field values are: Secure — The MAC Address is defined for locked ports. – Permanent — The MAC address is permanent. –...
Page 72 The Dynamic Addresses Page contains parameters for querying information in the Dynamic MAC Address Table, including the interface type, MAC addresses, VLAN, and table storing. The Dynamic MAC Address table contains information about the aging time before a dynamic MAC address is erased and includes parameters for querying and viewing the Dynamic MAC Address table.
Page 73 To query the Dynamic MAC Address Table: Click Address Table > Dynamic Addresses. The Dynamic Addresses Page opens. Select a port, MAC Address, and VLAN ID. Select an Address Table Sort Key. Click . The Dynamic MAC Address Table is queried and the results are displayed. Page 73...
Page 74: Configuring The Spanning Tree Protocol
Configuring the Spanning Tree Protocol Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) provides tree topography for any arrangement of bridges. STP also provides a single path between end stations on a network, eliminating loops. Loops occur when alternate routes exist between hosts. Loops in an extended network can cause bridges to forward traffic indefinitely, resulting in increased traffic and reducing network efficiency.
Page 75 • Hello Time (1-10) — Specifies the device Hello Time. The Hello Time indicates the amount of time in seconds a Root The device waits between configuration messages. The default is 2 seconds. • Max Age (6-40) — Specifies the device Maximum Age Time. The Maximum Age Time is the amount of time in seconds a bridge waits before sending configuration messages.
Page 76: Defining Stp On Interfaces
Defining STP on Interfaces Network administrators can assign STP settings to specific interfaces using the Modify Spanning Tree Page. The Global LAGs section displays the STP information for Link Aggregated Groups. To assign STP settings to an interface: Click Advanced > Spanning Tree and click an interface. The Modify Spanning Tree Page opens: The Modify Spanning Tree Page contains the following fields: •...
Page 77 • Role — Displays the port role assigned by the STP algorithm to provide to STP paths. The possible field values are: Designated — The port or LAG through which the designated switch is attached to the LAN. – Alternate — Provides an alternate path to the root switch from the root interface.
Page 78: Configuring Quality Of Service
Configuring Quality of Service Quality of Service (QoS) provides the ability to implement QoS and priority queuing within a network. For example, certain types of traffic that require minimal delay, such as Voice, Video, and real-time traffic can be assigned a high priority queue, while other traffic can be assigned a lower priority queue.
Page 79 Defining General QoS Settings The CoS Page contains information for enabling QoS globally and on specific interfaces. After QoS has been configured, the original device QoS default settings can be reassigned to the interface in the CoS Page. To enable QoS: Click QoS >...
Page 80 Disable — Disables QoS on the interface. – • Trust Mode — Defines which packet fields to use for classifying packets entering the device. When no rules are defined, the traffic containing the predefined packet CoS field is mapped according to the relevant trust modes table. Traffic not containing a predefined packet field is mapped to best effort.
Page 81: Defining Qos Queues
Defining QoS Queues The Defining QoS Queues Page contains fields for defining the QoS queue forwarding types. To set the queue settings: Click QoS > General > Queue. The Queue Page opens. The Queue Page contains the following fields: • Strict Priority —...
Page 82: Configuring Bandwidth Settings
Configuring Bandwidth Settings After packets are assigned to a queue, a scheduling scheme can be assigned to an interface, using either: • Committed Burst Size — Indicates the maximum number of data bits transmitted within a specific time interval. • Committed Information Rate —...
Page 83 Checked — Deletes the bandwidth settings from the selected interface. – Unchecked — Maintains the bandwidth settings from the selected interface. This is the default value. – Click an interface. The Modify Bandwidth Page opens. In addition to the fields in the Bandwidth Page the M •...
Page 84: Mapping Cos Values To Queues
Mapping CoS Values to Queues The CoS to Queue Page contains fields for mapping CoS values to traffic queues. To map CoS values to queues: Click QoS > Mapping > CoS to Queue. The CoS to Queue Page opens. The CoS to Queue Page contains the following fields: •...
Page 85: Mapping Dscp Values To Queues
Mapping DSCP Values to Queues The DSCP to Queue Page contains fields for mapping DSCP settings to traffic queues. For example, a packet with a DSCP tag value of 3 can be assigned to queue 2. To map CoS values to queues: Click QoS >...
Page 86: Configuring Snmp Security
Configuring SNMP Security Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) provides a method for managing network devices. The device supports the following SNMP versions: • SNMP v1 and v2c • SNMP version 3 The SNMP agents maintain a list of variables that are used to manage the device. The variables are defined in the Management Information Base (MIB).
Page 87: Defining Snmp Engine Id
Defining SNMP Engine ID The Engine ID Page allows network managers to define the SNMP Engine ID and allows network managers to assign the default parameters to SNMP. To define the Local Engine ID: Click Advanced > SNMP > Engine ID. The Engine ID Page opens: The Engine ID Page contains the following fields: •...
Page 88: Defining Snmp Users
Define the Local Engine ID and Use Default fields. Click . The SNMP global security parameters are set and the device is updated. Defining SNMP Users The SNMP Users Page provides information for creating SNMP groups and assigning SNMP access control privileges to SNMP groups. Groups allow network managers to assign access rights to specific device features or feature aspects.
Page 89 Remote — Indicates that the user is connected to a remote SNMP entity. If the Engine ID is defined, remote devices receive inform – messages. • Authentication — Displays the method used to authenticate users. The possible field values are: MD5 Key —...
Page 90: Defining Snmp Groups
Defining SNMP Groups The Groups Page provides information for creating SNMP groups and assigning SNMP access control privileges to SNMP groups. Groups allow network managers to assign access rights to specific device features or feature aspects. To define an SNMP group: Click Advanced SNMP >...
Page 91 No Authentication — Indicates that neither the Authentication nor the Privacy security levels are assigned to the group. – Authentication — Authenticates SNMP messages and ensures that the SNMP message’s origin is authenticated. – Privacy — Encrypts SNMP messages. – •...
Page 92 To modify SNMP Group settings: Click Advanced > SNMP > Groups. The Groups Page opens. Click the ID of the group you want to modify. The Modify Groups Page opens: Modify the fields. Click . The SNMP group profile is modified and the device is updated. Figure 5 - 53: Modify Groups Page Page 92...
Page 93: Defining Snmp Views
Defining SNMP Views SNMP Insert space views provide or block access to device features or portions of features. For example, a view can be defined which provides that SNMP group A has Read Only (R/O) access to Multicast groups, while SNMP group B has Read-Write (R/W) access to Multicast groups. Feature access is granted via the MIB name or MIB Object ID.
Page 94 Click . The Add Views Page opens: Define the fields. Click . The view is defined and the device is updated. Figure 5 - 55: Add Views Page Page 94...
Page 95: Defining Snmp Communities
Defining SNMP Communities Access rights are managed by defining communities in the SNMP Communities Page. When the community names are changed, access rights are also changed. SNMP communities are defined only for SNMP v1 and SNMP v2c. To define SNMP communities: Click Advanced >...
Page 96 Read Only — Management access is restricted to read-only. Changes cannot be made to the community. – Read Write — Management access is read-write. Changes can be made to the device configuration but not to the community. – SNMP Admin — User has access to all device configuration options, as well as permissions to modify the community. –...
Page 97 Define the OOB Management Stations, SNMP Management Station, Community String, and Basic or Advanced tables. Click . The SNMP community is added and the device is updated. To modify SNMP community settings: Click Advanced > SNMP > Communities. The Communities Page opens. Click an ID.
Page 98 Modify the SNMP Management Station, Community String, and Basic or Advanced tables. Click . The SNMP community is modified and the device is updated. Figure 5 - 58: Modify Communities Page Page 98...
Page 99: Trap Station Management
Trap Station Management The Trap Station Management Page contains information for defining filters that determine whether traps are sent to specific users, and the trap type sent. SNMP notification filters provide the following services: • Identifying Management Trap Targets • Trap Filtering •...
Page 100: Snmpv1, 2C Notification Recipient
SNMPv1, 2c Notification Recipient The SNMP v1, v2c Recipient table contains the following fields: • ID — Indicates the stacking number. • Recipients IP — Displays the IP address to which the traps are sent. • Notification Type — Displays the notification sent. The possible field values are: Trap —...
Page 101 Figure 5 - 60: Add Trap Station Management Page Define the Recipient IP, Notification Type, Community String, Notification Version, User Name, UPD Port, Filter Name, Timeout, and Retries fields. Click . The SNMP Notification recipients are defined and the device is updated. Page 101...
Page 102: Global Trap Settings
Global Trap Settings The Global Trap Settings Page contains parameters for defining SNMP notification parameters. To define SNMP notification global parameters: Click Advanced > SNMP > Global Trap Settings. The Global Trap Settings Page opens: The Global Trap Settings Page contains the following fields: •...
Page 103: Trap Filter Settings
Trap Filter Settings The Trap Filter Settings Page permits filtering traps based on OIDs. Each OID is linked to a device feature or a portion of a feature. The Trap Filter Settings Page also allows network managers to filter notifications. To define SNMP Trap Filter settings: Click Advanced >...
Page 104 Checked — Deletes the selected filter. – Unchecked — Maintains the list of filters. – Click . The Add Trap Filter Settings Page opens: Define the Filter Name, New Object Identifier Tree, and Filter Type fields. Click . The SNMP Trap filter is defined and the device is updated. Figure 5 - 63: Add Trap Filter Settings Page Page 104...
Page 105: Managing System Files
Managing System Files System Files can be backed up and restored using configuration backup. To back up files: Click Configuration Backup > Configuration Upload. The Configuration Upload Page opens: The Configuration Upload Page contains the following fields: • Backup Current setting to file — Backs up the current System settings to file. •...
Page 106 Figure 5 - 65: Configuration Download Page Page 106...
Page 107: Monitoring The Device
Port mirroring monitors and mirrors network traffic by forwarding copies of incoming and outgoing packets from one port to a monitoring port. Port mirroring can be used as a diagnostic tool as well as a debugging feature. Port mirroring also enables switch performance monitoring.
Page 108 • Type — Indicates the port mode configuration for port mirroring. The possible field values are: RX — Defines the port mirroring on receiving ports. – TX — Defines the port mirroring on transmitting ports. – Both — Defines the port mirroring on both receiving and transmitting ports. This is the default value. –...
Page 109 To edit the port mirroring settings: Click Monitor > Port Mirroring. The Add Port Mirroring Page opens: Click an interface. The Modify Port Mirroring Page opens: Modify the Type field. Click . The port mirroring settings are modified and the device is updated. Figure 5 - 68: Modify Port Mirroring Page Page 109...
Page 110: Performing Copper Cable Tests
Performing Copper Cable Tests The Performing Copper Cable Tests contains fields for performing tests on copper cables. Cable testing provides information about where errors occurred in the cable, the last time a cable test was performed, and the type of cable error that occurred. The tests use Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR) technology to test the quality and characteristics of a copper cable attached to a port.
Page 111 • Last Update — Indicates the last time the port was tested. • Cable Length — Indicates the approximate cable length. This test can only be performed when the port is up and operating at 1 Gbps. Click . The test results are displayed. Page 111...
Page 112: Performing Optical Transceiver Tests
Performing Optical Transceiver Tests The Optical Transceivers Page allows network managers to perform tests on Fiber Optic cables. Optical transceiver diagnostics can be performed only when the link is present. To test cables: Click Monitor > Optical Transceivers. The Optical Transceivers Page opens: Optical Transceivers Page contains the fields: •...
Page 113: Managing Rmon Statistics
Managing RMON Statistics This section contains information for viewing the Remote Monitoring Statistics. RMON Statistics allow network managers to view network traffic information from a single workstation. • Viewing RMON Statistics • Configuring RMON History • Defining RMON Events Viewing RMON Statistics The RMON Statistics Page contains fields for viewing information about device utilization and errors that occurred on the device.
Page 114: Resetting Rmon Statistics Counters
15 Sec — Indicates that the RMON statistics are refreshed every 15 seconds. – 30 Sec — Indicates that the RMON statistics are refreshed every 30 seconds. – 60 Sec — Indicates that the RMON statistics are refreshed every 60 seconds. –...
Page 115: Configuring Rmon History
Configuring RMON History This section contains the following topics: • Defining RMON History Control • Viewing the RMON History Table Defining RMON History Control The History Control Page contains information about samples of data taken from ports. For example, the samples may include interface definitions or polling periods.
Page 116 • Current Number of Samples in List— Displays the current number of samples taken. • Owner — Displays the RMON station or user that requested the RMON information. The field range is 0-20 characters. • Delete — Removes History Control entries. The possible field values are: Checked —...
Page 117 The History Table Page contains the following fields: • History Entry No. — Displays the entry number for the History Control Table page. • Owner — Displays the RMON station or user that requested the RMON information. The field range is 0-20 characters. •...
Page 118 • Fragments — Displays the number of fragments (packets with less than 64 octets, excluding framing bits, but including FCS octets) received on the interface since the device was last refreshed. • Jabbers — Displays the total number of received packets that were longer than 1518 octets. This number excludes frame bits, but includes FCS octets that had either a bad Frame Check Sequence (FCS) with an integral number of octets (FCS Error) or a bad FCS with a non- integral octet (Alignment Error) number.
Page 119: Defining Rmon Events
Defining RMON Events This section includes the following topics: • Events Control • Event Logs Defining RMON Events Control The Events Control Page contains fields for defining RMON events. To view RMON events: • Click Statistics/RMON > RMON Events > Events Control. The Events Control Page opens. The Events Control Page contains the following fields: •...
Page 120 Log and Trap — Indicates that the event is both a log entry and a trap. – None — Indicates that no event occurred. – • Time — Displays the time that the event occurred. • Owner — Displays the device or user that defined the event. •...
Page 121 Viewing the RMON Events Logs The Events Logs Page contains a list of RMON events. To view RMON event logs: • Click Statistics/RMON > RMON Events > Event Logs. The Events Logs Page opens The Events Logs Page contains the following fields: •...
Page 122 Defining RMON Alarms The RMON Alarms Page contains fields for setting network alarms. Network alarms occur when a network problem or event, is detected. Rising and falling thresholds generate events. To set RMON alarms: Click Statistics/RMON > RMON Alarms. The RMON Alarms Page opens. The RMON Alarms Page contains the following fields: •...
Page 123 • Rising Threshold — Displays the rising counter value that triggers the rising threshold alarm. The rising threshold is presented on top of the graph bars. Each monitored variable is designated a color. • Rising Event — Displays the mechanism in which the alarms are reported. The possible field values are: LOG —...
Page 124: Resetting The Factory Default Values
Resetting the Factory Default Values The Factory Reset Page allows network managers to reset the device to the factory defaults shipped with the switch. Restoring factory defaults results in erasing the configuration file. The stacking defaults are not restored from this page, including: •...
Page 125: Appendix A: Default Settings
APPENDIX A: DEFAULT SETTINGS This appendix provides default settings for the NETGEAR Model FS700TS-series 24/48 Port 10/100 Stackable Smart Switch with 4 Gigabit Ports. You can always configure the switch to default settings by using the Factory Reset function from a Web browser.

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