NETGEAR GSM5212P Software Setup Manual
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Page 1: Managed Switch
Managed Switch Software Setup Manual Version 9.0.2 GSM5212P GSM7212F GSM7212P GSM7224P XSM7224S 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 November 2011 208-10793-01... -
Page 2: Technical Support
To improve internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this document without notice. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Chapter 1 Getting Started In-Band and Out-of-Band Connectivity......5 Configuring the Switch for In-Band Connectivity ....5 Configuring the Switch for Out-of-Band Connectivity . - Page 4 7000 Series Managed Switch CLI: Switch Configuration ........26 Web Interface .
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Page 5: Chapter 1 Getting Started
It is a good idea to read the Release Notes before setting up the switch. A number of other publications are available for your switch, including the following: • The NETGEAR Quick Installation Guide for your switch • The Hardware Installation Guide for your switch •... - Page 6 7000 Series Managed Switch Configure for in-band connectivity using one of the following methods: • BootP or DHCP • EIA-232 port Using BootP or DHCP You can assign IP information initially over the network or over the Ethernet service port through BootP or DHCP.
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Page 7: Configuring The Switch For Out-Of-Band Connectivity
7000 Series Managed Switch Configure the COM port as follows: a. Set the data rate to 9600 baud. b. Set the data format to 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, and no parity. c. Set the flow control to none. d. -
Page 8: Starting The Switch
7000 Series Managed Switch To connect a terminal to the switch console port using out-of-band connectivity: Connect an RS-232 crossover cable to the terminal running VT100 terminal emulation software. Configure the terminal emulation software as follows: a. Select the appropriate serial port (serial port 1 or serial port 2) to connect to the console. -
Page 9: Initial Configuration
7000 Series Managed Switch Initial Configuration The initial simple configuration procedure is based on the following assumptions: • The switch was not configured before and is in the same state as when you received it. • The switch booted successfully. •... -
Page 10: Software Installation
7000 Series Managed Switch Software Installation This section contains procedures to help you become acquainted quickly with the switch software. Before installing switch software, you should verify that the switch operates with the most recent firmware. Quick-Starting the Networking Device Configure the switch for in-band or out-of-band connectivity. - Page 11 7000 Series Managed Switch If you configure network parameters, you should execute one of the following commands: copy system:running-config nvram:startup-config save These commands copy or save the changes to the configuration file in the switch permanent memory. You must be in the correct mode to execute the command. If you do not save the configuration, all changes are lost when a you power down or reset the networking device.
- Page 12 7000 Series Managed Switch Command Mode Description show network User EXEC Displays the following network configuration information: • IP Address: IP address of the interface (default: 0.0.0.0). • Subnet Mask: IP subnet mask for the interface (default: 0.0.0.0). • Default Gateway: The default gateway for this interface (default: 0.0.0.0).
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Page 13: Using Ezconfig For Switch Setup
Ezconfig can be entered either in Global Config mode (#) or in Display mode (>). The utility displays the following text when you enter the ezconfig command: (FSM7352S) >ezconfig NETGEAR EZ Configuration Utility -------------------------------- Hello and Welcome! This utility will walk you through assigning the IP address for the switch management CPU. -
Page 14: Setting Up The Switch Ip Address
7000 Series Managed Switch Setting Up the Switch IP Address After the password for both Admin and Enable mode is changed, you are prompted to set up the IP address of the switch. Assigning an IP address to your switch management Current IP Address Configuration -------------------------------- IP address: 0.0.0.0... -
Page 15: Saving The Configuration
7000 Series Managed Switch Saving the Configuration After the name and location values are entered, Ezconfig asks if you would like to have the changes be saved in flash (permanent storage). Enter Y to save the configuration. There are changes detected, do you wish to save the changes permanently (Y/N)? The configuration changes have been saved successfully. -
Page 16: Configuring For Web Access
7000 Series Managed Switch Configuring for Web Access To enable Web access to the switch: Configure the switch for in-band connectivity. (See Configuring the Switch for In-Band Connectivity on page 5.) Enable Web mode: a. At the CLI prompt, enter the show network command. b. - Page 17 As shipped from the factory, both users can log in without a password. NETGEAR strongly recommends that the network administrator create a unique password for the administrative user before placing the switch into production.
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Page 18: Configuring An Snmp V3 User Profile
Services to perform a firmware upgrade, to save the configuration, and to perform a backup of the configuration. Help Access to the NETGEAR product support website and documentation. Index Tthe site index that allows direct access to any of the screens under the main tabs and sub tabs. - Page 19 7000 Series Managed Switch Note: If SNMPv3 authentication is to be used for this user, the password must be eight or more alphanumeric characters. If you do not need authentication, go to Step 9. To enable authentication, in the Authentication Protocol field select either MD5 or SHA for the authentication protocol.
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Page 20: Chapter 2 Auto Install Configuration
Auto Install Configuration Auto Install is a software feature that provides for the configuration of a switch automatically when the device is initialized and no configuration file is found on the switch. The downloaded configuration file is not distributed across a stack. When an administrator saves configuration, the config file is distributed across a stack. -
Page 21: Tftp Ip Address And The Configuration File Name
7000 Series Managed Switch TFTP IP Address and the Configuration File Name The following information is also processed, any of which can be returned by a BOOTP or DHCP server: • The name of the configuration file (bootfile or option 67) to be downloaded from the TFTP server. -
Page 22: Default Network Configuration File
7000 Series Managed Switch the specified bootfile. If the unicast attempts fail, or if a TFTP server address was not provided, Auto Install process stops. No Broadcast attempts are made. Note: The bootfile is required to have a file type of *.cfg. The bootfile cannot have the following names: fastpath.cfg, startup-config and hpc_broad.cfg. -
Page 23: Monitoring And Completing The Auto Install Process
7000 Series Managed Switch Order File Name Description Final File Sought Sought <hostname>.cfg Host-specific config file, associated with host name host.cfg Default config file The following table displays the determining factors for issuing unicast TFTP requests. TFTP Server Host-Specific Router TFTP Request Method Address Config File Name... -
Page 24: Managing Downloaded Config Files
Auto Install process, and then chooses to restart it. This action re-initiates the process for this login session only. NETGEAR recommends that this action be performed only when the administrator is certain that configuration is clear in order to have predictable results. -
Page 25: Logging
7000 Series Managed Switch Logging A message is logged for each of the following events: • The Auto Install component receiving a config file name and other options upon resolving an IP address by DHCP or BOOTP client. The boot option values are logged. •... -
Page 26: Dhcp Server Configuration
The configuration file is on the TFTP server (for example, switch.cfg). CLI: Switch Configuration Have the configuration file saved after download from the TFTP server. (Netgear Switch) #boot autoinstall auto-save (Netgear Switch) #boot autoinstall start Autoinstall starts and waits for the boot options from the DHCP server. -
Page 27: Web Interface
7000 Series Managed Switch Web Interface To use the Web interface to configure the Auto Install: From the main menu, select Maintenance > Save Config >Auto Install Configuration. A screen similar to the following displays. Select Start in the AutoInstall Mode field. Select Enable in the AutoSave Mode field. -
Page 28: Chapter 3 Software License Activation
Creating an Account at mynetgear You can create an account at mynetgear, which allows you to view your registered products. Use an Internet browser to go to https://my.netgear.com. A screen similar to the following displays. Click Continue if you not registered a product before or Log in if you are a returning user. - Page 29 7000 Series Managed Switch b. Enter your switch serial number, date, and other information about your purchase, then click Next Software License Activation...
- Page 30 7000 Series Managed Switch c. Answer the questions listed here, and click Next. d. Answer the questions about your experience and then click Finish. Software License Activation...
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Page 31: Registering Your Product
If you have previously registered products, you can click my registered products to see all the products you registered. For a new switch, click register new product on the left hand pane to register the switch. NETGEAR recommends that you register all new products (switches). Software License Activation... -
Page 32: Activating A License Key For A Switch
Register your switch as described in Registering Your Product on page 31. With the license key at hand and the serial number of the switch, go to the NETGEAR product registration website, https://my.netgear.com. Click Activate license key for registered product. - Page 33 7000 Series Managed Switch After the key is entered, click Submit to display the following screen: Click the Download button to save the license.dat file on your local drive. Load the license.dat file onto the switch. a. Connect the PC with the license.dat file to the switch. b.
- Page 34 7000 Series Managed Switch Click the button Browse… Select your license data file in the open dialog. Click Apply to downlode the license key. Software License Activation...
- Page 35 7000 Series Managed Switch After the file is successfully downloaded, reboot the switch. (Switch) #reload Management switch has unsaved changes. Would you like to save them now? (y/n) y Config file 'startup-config' created successfully . Configuration Saved! Are you sure you want to reload the stack? (y/n) y The switch now has the license software enabled.
- Page 36 Index IP address IP address assignment with auto install auto install name logging saving the configuration monitoring software installation obtaining a config file web interface web interface layout commands, quick start saving the configuration connectivity, in-band and out-of-band Easy Setup Wizard Ezconfig in-band connectivity BootP...