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Management SoftwareAT-S25◆User’s GuideAT-8316F/MT, AT-8316F/VF, AT-8316F/SC, AND AT-8324 FAST ETHERNET SWITCHESVERSION 2.0.0 ®PN 613-10844-00 Rev D

List of Figures10Figure 94: Monitoring - RSTP Settings Window ...

Section II: Local and Telnet Mangement100STP and RSTP ParametersSince both STP and RSTP are sharing the same parameters; instead of having them liste

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide101Bridge Max AgeThe length of time after which stored bridge protocol data units (bpdus) are deleted by the br

Section II: Local and Telnet Mangement102Edge PortThis parameter defines whether the port is functioning as an edge port. This parameter only applies

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide103Configuring STPThis section contains the following procedures:❑ Configuring a Bridge’s STP Settings on page

Section II: Local and Telnet Mangement1045. Enter or modify the bridge STP settings as desired.For description of the parameters displayed in this wi

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide105Configuring aPort’s STPSettingsTo adjust a port’s STP parameters, perform the following procedure:1. From th

Section II: Local and Telnet Mangement106The following prompt is displayed:End Port to Configure [1 - 24] ->❑ To configure just one port, enter th

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide107Displaying Port’s STP Status and SettingTo display a port’s STP status and settings, perform the following p

Section II: Local and Telnet Mangement108The parameters displayed in this window are for viewing purposes only. For description of the parameters, re

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide109Configuring RSTPThis section contains the following procedures:❑ Configuring a Bridge’s RSTP Settings on pag

11PrefaceThis guide contains instructions on how to configure an AT-8316F or an AT-8324 Fast Ethernet Switch using the AT-S25 management software. The

Section II: Local and Telnet Mangement1105. Enter or modify the parameters in the RSTP Menu window as desired.For description of the parameters displ

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide111Figure 37 RSTP Port Parameters Menu6. From the RSTP Port Parameters window, type M if you wish to select a

Section II: Local and Telnet Mangement112Figure 38 Configure RSTP Port Settings Menu11. Enter or modify the parameters in the window as desired.For

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide113Displaying Port’s RSTP Status and SettingsUnlike the information displayed for STP, the RSTP status and sett

Section II: Local and Telnet Mangement114The Display RSTP Port Configuration window in Figure 35 is displayed.Figure 39 Display RSTP Port Configurat

115 Chapter 9Virtual LANsThis chapter contains basic information about virtual LANs (VLANs). It also contains the procedures for creating, modifying,

Section II: Local and Telnet Mangement116VLAN OverviewA VLAN is a group of ports on an Ethernet switch that form a logical Ethernet segment. The port

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide117But with VLANs, you could change the LAN segment assignment of an end node connected to the switch through t

Section II: Local and Telnet Mangement118Port-based VLAN OverviewAs explained in the VLAN Overview section earlier in this chapter, a VLAN consists o

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide119VLAN IdentifierEach VLAN in a network must have a unique number assigned to it. This number is called the VL

Preface12How This Guide is OrganizedThis manual is divided into three sections. Section I: OverviewThis section contains just one chapter. It reviews

Section II: Local and Telnet Mangement120General Rulesto Creating aPort-basedVLANBelow is a summary of the general rules to observe when creating a p

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide121❑ The introduction of a router into your network could create security issues from unauthorized access to yo

Section II: Local and Telnet Mangement122Port-basedVLAN ExampleFigure 40 is an example of two port-based VLANs that span an AT-8316F or an AT-8324 Sw

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide123The table below lists the ports assignments for the Sales and Production VLANs:Each VLAN is briefly summariz

Section II: Local and Telnet Mangement124Tagged VLAN OverviewThe second type of VLAN supported by the AT-8316F or AT-8324 Switch is the tagged VLAN.

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide125For explanations of VLAN name and VLAN identifier, refer back to VLAN Name and VLAN Identifier on page 119.G

Section II: Local and Telnet Mangement126Tagged VLANExampleFigure 41 is an example of a network that uses tagged ports in two tagged VLANs to share n

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide127The port assignments for the VLANs are as follows:This configuration is similar to the port-based VLAN examp

Section II: Local and Telnet Mangement128Basic VLAN Mode OverviewThe Fast Ethernet switches support a special VLAN configuration referred to as Basic

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide129Switching the VLAN ModeTo switch a VLAN’s mode from Tagged to Basic, or vice versa, perform the following pr

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide13Document ConventionsThis document uses the following conventions:NoteNotes provide additional information.War

Section II: Local and Telnet Mangement130Creating a Port-based or Tagged VLANTo create a new port-based or tagged VLAN, perform the following procedu

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide1313. From the VLAN Definition menu, type M if you wish to select a module other than the one currently display

Section II: Local and Telnet Mangement132The menu selections in the window are described in the table below:PARAMETER DESCRIPTION1 - VLAN NameUse thi

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide1339. Type C to select Create VLAN.If the switch is successful in creating the new VLAN, you will see the follo

Section II: Local and Telnet Mangement134Figure 46 Show All VLANs Window2. A list of all created VLANs is displayed.3. To check that a VLAN contains

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide135Example of Creating a Port-based VLANThe following procedure creates the Sales VLAN illustrated in Port-base

Section II: Local and Telnet Mangement136Example of Creating a Tagged VLANThe following procedure creates the Engineering VLAN in the top switch illu

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide137Modifying a VLANNoteYou need to know the VID of the VLAN you wish to modify in order to perform this procedu

Section II: Local and Telnet Mangement1387. Enter the VID of the VLAN you wish to modify. Press the Enter key.The Modify VLAN window for the selected

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide139Displaying VLAN InformationTo view the name, VID number, and member ports of all the VLANs on a switch, perf

Preface14Where to Find Web-based GuidesThe installation and user guides for all Allied Telesyn products are available in Portable Document Format (PDF

Section II: Local and Telnet Mangement140Deleting a VLANNoteYou need to know the VID of the VLAN you wish to delete to perform this procedure. To obt

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide141The following confirmation prompt is displayed:Are you sure you want to delete this VLAN (Y/N) [Yes/No] -&g

Section II: Local and Telnet Mangement142Deleting All VLANsThis section contains the procedure for deleting all VLANs, except the Default VLAN, on a

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide143Displaying PVIDs and Port PrioritiesThe following procedure displays a window that lists the PVIDs for all t

Section II: Local and Telnet Mangement144Figure 51 Show Port VLANs and Priorities WindowThe PVID column displays the current PVID value for each swi

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide145Specifying a Management VLANIn order for you to remotely manage an AT-8316F or an AT-8324 Switch, there must

Section II: Local and Telnet Mangement146Now let’s assume that you have decided to create a VLAN called NMS with a VID of 24 for the sole purpose of

147Chapter 10MAC MenuThe chapter contains the procedures for viewing the static and dynamic MAC Menu. The sections in this chapter include:❑ MAC Addre

Section II: Local and Telnet Mangement148MAC Address OverviewEvery hardware device that you connect to your network has a unique MAC address associat

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide149The type of MAC address described above is referred to as a dynamic MAC address. Dynamic MAC addresses are a

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide15Contacting Allied TelesynTo contact Technical Support by phone, find your country or region in the table belo

Section II: Local and Telnet Mangement150Viewing MAC AddressesTo display the MAC Menu, perform the following procedure:1. From the Main Menu, type 6

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide151Figure 53 Show all MAC addresses WindowThe information displayed in this window is for viewing purposes onl

Section II: Local and Telnet Mangement152Figure 54 Show all static MAC addresses WindowThis window is exactly the same as the Show all static MAC ad

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide153Figure 55 Show all multicast MAC addresses WindowThis window is slightly different than the other Show MAC

Section II: Local and Telnet Mangement154Figure 56 Show MAC addresses on base ports WindowThis window is exactly the same as the Show all static MAC

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide155Viewing MAC Addresses by Port & ModuleThis section contains the procedure for viewing the dynamic MAC ad

Section II: Local and Telnet Mangement156Viewing the MAC Addresses of a VLANThe procedure in this section can be useful if you created VLANs on the s

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide157Identifying a Port or a Module Number by MAC AddressIn some situations, you might want to know which port a

Section II: Local and Telnet Mangement158Deleting MAC AddressesThe following procedure explains how to delete a static, dynamic, or multicast MAC add

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide159Deleting All Dynamic MAC AddressesThe management software allows you to purge the MAC Menu of all dynamic MA

Preface16Management Software UpdatesNew releases of management software for our managed products are available from our web site at www.alliedtelesyn.

Section II: Local and Telnet Mangement160Adding Static and Multicast MAC AddressesThis section contains the procedure for adding the static and multi

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide161Changing the Aging TimeThe switch uses the aging time to delete inactive dynamic MAC addresses from the MAC

162Chapter 11Class of ServiceThis chapter contains the procedures for configuring the Class of Service (CoS) feature of the AT-S25 software. Sections

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide163Class of Service OverviewThe AT-8316F or AT-8324 Switch supports CoS as specified in the IEEE 802.1p and 802

Section II: Local and Telnet Mangement164You could also use CoS to control which priority queue handles untagged frames that ingress a port. By defau

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide165Configuring CoSTo configure CoS for a port, perform the following procedure:1. From the Main Menu, type 2 to

166Chapter 12IGMP SnoopingThis chapter explains how to activate and configure the Internet Group Management Protocol (IGMP) snooping feature on the st

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide167IGMP Snooping OverviewIGMP snooping is best explained by first defining IGMP. This protocol enables routers

Section II: Local and Telnet Mangement168Without IGMP snooping, a switch would have to flood multicast packets out all of its ports, except the port

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide169Activating IGMP SnoopingTo activate or deactivate IGMP snooping on the stack and to configure IGMP snooping

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide17Upgrading AT-S25 Version 1.5.6.2 or An Earlier Version to Version 2.0.0 This section contains the procedures

Section II: Local and Telnet Mangement1702 - Multicast Host TopologyDefines whether there is only one host node per stack port or multiple host nodes

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide171NoteSelections 5 and 6 in the menu are discussed later in this chapter.4. After making the desired changes,

Section II: Local and Telnet Mangement172Displaying a List of Host NodesYou could use the AT-S25 software to display a list of the multicast groups o

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide173Displaying a List of Multicast RoutersA multicast router is a router that is receiving multicast packets fro

174Chapter 13Ethernet StatisticsThis chapter contains the procedures for displaying and clearing data traffic statistics. Sections in the chapter incl

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide175Displaying Port StatisticsTo display Ethernet port statistics, perform the following procedure:1. From the M

Section II: Local and Telnet Mangement176The information in this window is for viewing purposes only. The statistics are described in the table below

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide177Displaying Switch StatisticsTo display Ethernet statistics for an entire switch, perform the following proce

Section II: Local and Telnet Mangement178Clearing Switch StatisticsTo clear Ethernet statistics for an entire switch, perform the following procedure

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide179Clearing Port StatisticsTo clear Ethernet port statistics, perform the following procedure:1. From the Main

Preface18TFTP Guidelines In the legacy code of AT-S25 Version 1.5.6.2 or an earlier version and Version 1.5.6.3, the TFTP server software runs on the

180Chapter 14File Downloads and UploadsThis chapter contains the procedures for displaying and clearing data traffic statistics. Sections in the chapt

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide181or nearly the same. What you could do is configure one stack of the AT-8316F or AT-8324 Switches in your net

Section II: Local and Telnet Mangement182Obtaining Software UpdatesAllied Telesyn periodically updates and revises the AT-S25 management software for

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide183Transferring Files from a Local Management InterfaceThis section contains the procedure for downloading or u

Section II: Local and Telnet Mangement184Figure 63 Downloads & Uploads MenuDownloadingAn Image FileTo download a new image file onto a switch, p

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide185❑ To download a file using TFTP, perform the following procedure:a. Type T and press the Enter key. The foll

Section II: Local and Telnet Mangement186DownloadingConfigurationFileTo download a new configuration file onto a switch, perform the following proced

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide187UploadingConfigurationFile to TFTPServerTo upload a configuration file to the TFTP server on an AT-8316F or

Section II: Local and Telnet Mangement188Transferring Files Using HyperTerminal InterfaceThis section contains the procedure for downloading or uploa

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide189The software immediately begins to download onto the switch. The Xmodem File Send window in Figure 66 displa

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide19Using TFTP toDownload theAT-S25 Version2.0.0 Image Fileto the MasterSwitch of theStackIn a network consisting

190Section IIIWeb Browser ManagementThe chapters in this section explain how to manage the AT-8316F and AT-8324 Fast Ethernet Switches using a web bro

191Chapter 15Starting a Web Browser Management InterfaceThis chapter contains the procedure for starting a management interface on an AT-8316F or an A

Section III: Web Browser Management192Web Browser Management InterfaceThis section explains how to use a web browser management interface. Starting a

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide193NoteThe user names cannot be changed and the passwords are case sensitive. To change a password, refer to Co

Section III: Web Browser Management194Browser Tools You could use the browser tools to move around the web-browser menus. Selecting Back on your brow

195Chapter 16Basic Switch ParametersThis chapter contains the following sections: ❑ Configuring an IP Address and Switch Name on page 196❑ Activating

Section III: Web Browser Management196Configuring an IP Address and Switch NameNoteFor guidelines on when to assign an IP address, subnet address, an

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide197NoteThis procedure only describes the parameters in the Administration section of the window. The parameters

Section III: Web Browser Management1984. Click Apply.Changes are immediately activated on the switch.Manager PasswordThese parameters are used to cha

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide199NoteA change to any of the above parameters, including the IP address and subnet mask, is immediately activa

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Preface20NoteThe ATS25_V1563.IMG file is not required when using the XModem method.To download the AT-S25 Version 2.0.0 image file “ATS25_V200.IMG” us

Section III: Web Browser Management200Activating the BOOTP and DHCP ServicesNoteFor guidelines or background information on BOOTP and DHCP, refer to

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide201Resetting a SwitchTo reset a switch, perform the following procedure:1. From the Home Page, select Configura

Section III: Web Browser Management202Viewing System InformationTo view basic information about the switch, perform the following procedure:1. From t

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide203This window is for viewing purposes only. You could not change any of the values from this window. The secti

Section III: Web Browser Management204Configuring the SNMP Parameters and Trap IP AddressesTo change the switch’s SNMP community strings or to specif

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide205❑ To specify the IP addresses of up to four management workstations on your network to receive traps from th

Section III: Web Browser Management206Pinging a Remote SystemYou could instruct the switch to ping a node on your network. This procedure is useful i

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide207Returning the AT-S25 Software to the Factory Default ValuesThe procedure in this section returns all AT-S25

208Chapter 17Port ParametersThe procedures in this chapter allow you to view and change the parameter settings for the individual ports on a switch. E

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide209Configuring Port ParametersTo configure the parameter settings for a port on a switch, perform the following

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide213. Immediately hit any key to run the system diagnostics. The ATI Diagnostics menu in Figure 2 is displayed.F

Section III: Web Browser Management210The Settings for Port window is displayed. An example of the window is shown in Figure 76.Figure 76 Example of

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide2117. Click Apply.Changes are immediately activated on the switch.Speed and ModeConfigures the operating speed

Section III: Web Browser Management212Displaying Port Status and StatisticsThe procedure in this section displays the operating status of the ports o

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide213If you select Port Status, the Port Status window in Figure 78 is displayed.Figure 78 Port Status WindowThe

Section III: Web Browser Management214The columns in the window are described below:PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONPortName/UplinkTypePortName is the name of t

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide215If you select Statistics, the Statistics window in Figure 79 is displayed.Figure 79 Port Statistics WindowT

Section III: Web Browser Management216RX-CRCNumber of packets with a cyclic redundancy check (CRC) error but with the proper length (64-1518 bytes) r

217Chapter 18Port SecurityThis chapter explains how to display the current port security level on the switch from a web browser management interface.

Section III: Web Browser Management218Displaying the Port Security LevelTo display the switch’s port security level, perform the following procedure:

219Chapter 19Port TrunksThis chapter contains the procedure for creating or deleting a port trunk from a web browser management interface.NoteFor guid

Preface227. From the local management interface menu bar, select Properties from the File menu or click the Properties icon . The AT-S25 Properties wi

Section III: Web Browser Management220Creating a Port TrunkCautionDo not connect the cables of a port trunk to the ports on the switch until after yo

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide221The Port Trunking window in Figure 82 is displayed.Figure 82 Port Trunking Window - Create5. From the Trunk

Section III: Web Browser Management222Modifying a Port TrunkTo modify a port trunk, perform the following procedure: 1. From the Home page, select Co

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide223Deleting a Port TrunkTo delete a port trunk, perform the following procedure: 1. From the Home page, select

224Chapter 20Port MirroringThis chapter contains the procedure for creating or deleting a port mirror.NoteFor background information on port mirroring

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide225Creating a Port MirrorTo create a port mirror, perform the following procedure: 1. From the Home page, selec

Section III: Web Browser Management226The Port Mirroring window in Figure 85 is displayed:Figure 85 Port Mirroring Window - Enabled2. In the Destina

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide227Deleting a Port MirrorTo delete a port mirror, perform the following procedure: 1. From the Home page, selec

228Chapter 21STP and RSTPThis chapter explains how to configure the RSTP parameters on an AT-8316F or an AT-8324 Switch from a web browser management

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide229Enabling or Disabling STP or RSTPTo enable or disable spanning tree protocol (STP) or rapid spanning tree pr

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide2311. In the HypterTerminal window, hit any key to activate the ATI Diagnostics menu. 12. In the ATI Diagnostic

Section III: Web Browser Management230STP and RSTP ParametersSince both STP and RSTP are sharing the same parameters; instead of having them listed b

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide231Bridge Max AgeThe length of time after which stored bridge protocol data units (bpdus) are deleted by the br

Section III: Web Browser Management232Edge PortThis parameter defines whether the port is functioning as an edge port. This parameter only applies to

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide233Configuring STPConfiguring aBridge’s STPSettingsThis section contains the procedure for configuring a bridge

Section III: Web Browser Management234The STP Configuration Spanning Tree window in Figure 86 is displayed.Figure 87 STP Configuration Spanning Tree

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide235The STP Settings window displayed in Figure 88 is displayed.Figure 88 STP Settings Window3. Enter or modify

Section III: Web Browser Management236Displaying STP Status and SettingsDisplayingBridge’s STPStatus andSettingsTo display a bridge’s STP status and

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide237The selected port(s) will turn white. (To deselect a port, click it again.) 2. Click Settings, the STP Port

Section III: Web Browser Management238Configuring RSTPConfiguring aBridge’s RSTPSettingsThis section contains the procedure for configuring a bridge’

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide239The RSTP Configuration Spanning Tree window in Figure 86 is displayed.Figure 91 RSTP Configuration Spanning

Preface24The software immediately begins to download onto the switch. The Xmodem File Send window in Figure 7 displays current status of the software

Section III: Web Browser Management240The RSTP Settings window displayed in Figure 88 is displayed.Figure 92 RSTP Settings Window3. Enter or modify

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide241Displaying RSTP Status and SettingsDisplayingBridge’s RSTPStatus andSettingsTo display a bridge’s STP parame

Section III: Web Browser Management2422. Click Settings, the RSTP Settings window displayed in Figure 94 is displayed.Figure 94 Monitoring - RSTP Se

243Chapter 22Virtual LANsThis chapter explains how to create, modify, and delete VLANs from a web browser management interface. This chapter also expl

Section III: Web Browser Management244Creating a VLANTo create a new VLAN, perform the following procedure:1. From the Home page, select Configuratio

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide245The parameters are described in the table below:6. Click Apply.The untagged ports that you assign to the new

Section III: Web Browser Management246Modifying a VLANTo modify a VLAN, perform the following procedure:1. From the Home page, select Configuration.2

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide247Removing an untagged port from the Default_VLAN without assigning it to another VLAN will leave the port as

Section III: Web Browser Management248Deleting VLANsTo delete a VLAN from the switch, perform the following procedure:1. From the Home page, select C

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide249A confirmation prompt in Figure 99 is displayed.Figure 99 Clearing All VLANs Confirmation Prompt5. Click OK

25Section IOverviewThe chapter in this section provides a brief overview of the AT-S25 management software. It explains some of the functions that you

Section III: Web Browser Management250Displaying VLANsTo display all the existing VLANs on a switch, perform the following procedure:1. From the Home

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide251The parameters displayed in this window are for viewing purpose only. For information on these parameters, r

Section III: Web Browser Management252Setting the Switch’s VLAN ModeThis section contains the procedure for setting a switch’s VLAN mode. You could c

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide2533. In the Switch Mode section of the window, click either Basic or Tagged.❑ If you select Basic, the switch

Section III: Web Browser Management254Changing a PVID ValueThe procedure in this section explains how to change a PVID value for a port. As explained

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide2556. Enter the parameters in the window as desired.The parameters are described in the table below:NoteThe tag

256Chapter 23MAC Address TableThis chapter contains instructions on how to view the dynamic and static and multicast addresses in the MAC Address Tabl

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide257Viewing the MAC Address TableTo view the MAC Address Table, perform the following procedure:1. From the Home

Section III: Web Browser Management2584. Once you have selected one of the options, click View.The MAC Address Table in Figure 105 is displayed. Figu

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide259Adding Static and Multicast MAC AddressesThis section contains the procedure for assigning static address to

26Chapter 1OverviewThe AT-S25 management software is intended for the AT-8316F and AT-8324 Fast Ethernet Switches. The software is used to monitor and

Section III: Web Browser Management260Deleting MAC AddressesTo delete a static, dynamic, or multicast MAC address from the switch, perform the follow

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide261Changing the Aging TimeThe switch uses the aging time to delete inactive dynamic MAC addresses from the MAC

Section III: Web Browser Management2623. In the MAC address aging time text box, enter the new value in seconds. The default setting for the aging ti

263Chapter 24Class of ServiceThis chapter contains instructions on how to configure CoS. This chapter contains the following procedure:❑ Configuring C

Section III: Web Browser Management264Configuring CoSTo configure CoS, perform the following procedure:1. From the Home page, select Configuration.2.

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide265The parameters are described in the table below:NoteThe tagged information in a frame is not changed as the

266Chapter 25IGMP SnoopingThis chapter describes how to configure the IGMP snooping feature on the stack.NoteFor background information on this featur

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide267Configuring IGMP SnoopingTo configure IGMP snooping from a web browser management interface, perform the fol

Section III: Web Browser Management268Multicast Host TopologyDefines whether there is only one host node per stack port or multiple host nodes per po

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide2694. Click Apply.Changes are immediately activated on the stack.Maximum Multicast GroupsSpecifies the maximum

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide27NoteThe default settings for the management software can be found in Appendix A, AT-S25 Default Settings on p

Section III: Web Browser Management270Displaying a List of Host Nodes and Multicast RoutersYou could use the AT-S25 software to display a list of the

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide271The View Multicast Hosts List window in Figure 111 is displayed.Figure 111 View Multicast Hosts List Window

Section III: Web Browser Management2724. To view the multicast routers, click View Multicast Routers List and then click View.The View Multicast Rout

273Appendix AAT-S25 Default SettingsThis appendix lists the AT-S25 factory default settings.Settings DefaultIP Address 0.0.0.0Subnet Mask 255.255.0.0

AT-S25 Default Settings274IGMP SnoopingStatus DisabledTopology Single Host/ Port (Edge)Host/Router Time-out Interval 260 secondsMaximum Multicast Grou

275IndexAaging timechanging, 161, 261defined, 149AT-8316F/MT Ethernet switchport groups, 76AT-8324 Ethernet switchport groups, 76AT-S25 default settin

276local management interfacedefined, 28quitting, 37Lock All Ports security level, 68MMAC address table, 147, 257management access levels, 32, 49Manag

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide277Ttagged VLANcreating, 130, 136, 244defined, 124deleting all, 142deleting, 140, 248displaying, 139, 250exampl

Section I: Overview28Local Management InterfaceYou establish a local management interface with an AT-8316F or an AT-8324 Switch by connecting a termi

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide29Telnet Management InterfaceAny management workstation on your network that has the Telnet application protoco

3Table of ContentsList of Figures ...

Section I: Overview30Web Browser Management InterfaceYou could also use a web browser to manage a switch. This too is referred to as remote managemen

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide31SNMP Management InterfaceAnother way to remotely manage the switch is with an SNMP management program. A fami

Section I: Overview32Management Access LevelsThere are two levels of management access on an AT-8316F or an AT-8324 Switch:❑ Manager Access: When you

33Section IILocal and Telnet Management InterfacesThe chapters in this section explain how to manage an AT-8316F or an AT-8324 Switch from a local or

34Chapter 2Starting a Local or Telnet Management InterfaceThis chapter contains the procedure for starting a local or Telnet management interface on a

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide35Local Management InterfaceOn the front panel of the switch is a port labelled RS-232 Terminal Port. You use t

Section II: Local and Telnet Mangement36The master switch is the switch assigned the Stack ID value of 1. For information on Stack ID switch settings

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide37The Main Menu window in Figure 9 is displayed. Figure 9 Main MenuTo select a menu item, type the correspondi

Section II: Local and Telnet Mangement38Selecting aSwitch Modulein the StackMost of the procedures in this guide have you select the switch module in

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide39Telnet Management InterfaceYou could use the Telnet application protocol from a workstation on your network t

Table of Contents4Chapter 3Basic Switch Parameters ...

Section II: Local and Telnet Mangement40The Main Menu of a Telnet management interface is the same menu that you see in a local management interface,

41Chapter 3Basic Switch ParametersThis chapter contains a variety of information and procedures. There is a discussion on when to assign an IP address

Section II: Local and Telnet Mangement42When Does a Switch Need an IP Address?If you wish to remotely manage an AT-8316F or an AT-8324 switch, you mu

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide43Configuring an IP Address and Switch NameThe procedure in this section explains how to manually assign an IP

Section II: Local and Telnet Mangement44The parameters are described in the table below:PARAMETER DESCRIPTION1 - IP AddressThis parameter specifies t

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide453. After you have set the parameters, type S to select Save Configuration changes. NoteA change to any of the

Section II: Local and Telnet Mangement46Activating the BOOTP and DHCP ServicesThe BOOTP and DHCP application protocols were developed to simplify net

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide47NoteIf you activated BOOTP/DHCP, the switch immediately begins to query the network for a BOOTP or DHCP serve

Section II: Local and Telnet Mangement48Configuring the AT-S25 Software Security FeaturesThe AT-S25 software has several security features that can h

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide49Configuring theManagementPasswordsThere are two levels of management access on an AT-8316F or an AT-8324 Swit

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide5Configuring RSTP ...

Section II: Local and Telnet Mangement50NoteThe password can be from 0 to 20 alphanumeric characters. The passwords are case sensitive. NoteThe two p

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide51Resetting a SwitchTo reset a switch, perform the following procedure:1. From the Main Menu, type 4 to select

Section II: Local and Telnet Mangement52Configuring SNMP Community Strings and Trap IP AddressesTo configure the SNMP community strings for the switc

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide533. From the Advanced Configuration window, type 2 to select SNMP Configuration. The SNMP Configuration menu i

Section II: Local and Telnet Mangement54Pinging a Remote SystemYou could instruct the switch to ping a remote device on your network. This procedure

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide55Returning the AT-S25 Software to the Factory Default ValuesThe procedure in this section returns all AT-S25 s

Section II: Local and Telnet Mangement56CautionIf the switch is being managed remotely and its configuration has DHCP Enabled, this parameter will be

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide57Viewing the AT-S25 Version Number and Basic Switch InformationThe procedure in this section displays the foll

58Chapter 4Port ParametersThe chapter contains procedures for viewing and changing the parameter settings for the individual ports on a switch. This c

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide59Configuring Port ParametersTo configure the parameter settings for a port on the switch, perform the followin

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Section II: Local and Telnet Mangement60NoteThe example Port Configuration window in the figure above is for a 10/100 Mbps twisted pair port. The win

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide613 - NegotiationConfigures a port for Auto-Negotiation or to manually set a port’s speed and duplex mode. Poss

Section II: Local and Telnet Mangement62NoteThe Auto setting is not available if you set a port’s speed and duplex mode manually.8. Once you have set

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide63Displaying Port StatusTo display the status of the ports on the switch, perform the following procedure:1. Fr

Section II: Local and Telnet Mangement64The Port Status window is displayed. Figure 18 is an example of the window.Figure 18 Port Status WindowThe i

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide65LinkThe status of the link between the port and the end node connected to the port.Possible settings for this

66Chapter 5Port SecurityThis chapter contains the procedures for setting port security. The sections in this chapter include:❑ Port Security Overview

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide67Port Security OverviewThe port security feature can enhance the security of your network. You could use the f

Section II: Local and Telnet Mangement68S - SecureThis security level instructs the switch to forward frames based solely on static MAC addresses. Wh

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide69Configuring Port SecurityNotePort security can only be set through a local management interface. If you chang

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Section II: Local and Telnet Mangement706. Select the desired security level by typing the corresponding letter:❑ To disable port security on the swi

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide71Configuring the Limited Security ModeThe Limited security mode lets you set a maximum number of dynamic MAC a

Section II: Local and Telnet Mangement72Figure 20 Port Security Limited-Mode Menu5. From the Port Security Limited-Mode menu, type M if you wish to

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide7312. Examine the MAC limits. Check to be sure that they are correct. If you assigned different values to diffe

74Chapter 6Port TrunkingThis chapter contains the procedures for creating and deleting port trunks. Sections in the chapter include:❑ Port Trunking Ov

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide75Port Trunking OverviewPort trunking is an economical way for you to increase the bandwidth between two switch

Section II: Local and Telnet Mangement76The ports on an AT-8324 Switches are divided into five groups, as illustrated in Figure 22. Figure 22 Port G

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide77The ports of a port trunk must be members of the same group. You could not use ports from different groups. F

Section II: Local and Telnet Mangement78Guideline 8: Creating Port Trunks on Expansion ModulesThe ports on some expansion modules can be grouped toge

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide79Creating a Port TrunkThis section contains the procedure for creating a port trunk on the switch. Be sure to

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Section II: Local and Telnet Mangement803. From the Port Trunking menu, type M if you wish to select a module other than the one currently displayed.

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide814. From the Port Trunking menu, type 2 to select Create Gigabit Trunk.The following prompt is displayed.Enter

Section II: Local and Telnet Mangement82Modifying a Port TrunkTo modify a port trunk from the switch, perform the following procedure:1. From the Mai

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide83Modifying a Trunk NameTo modify a name of a created trunk port, perform the following procedure:1. From the M

Section II: Local and Telnet Mangement84Deleting a Port TrunkCautionDisconnect the cables from the port trunk on the switch before performing the fol

85Chapter 7Port MirroringThis chapter contains the procedures for creating and deleting a port mirror. Sections in the chapter include:❑ Port Mirrorin

Section II: Local and Telnet Mangement86Port Mirroring OverviewThe port mirroring feature allows you to unobtrusively monitor the traffic being recei

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide87Creating a Port MirrorTo create a port mirror, perform the following procedure:1. From the Main Menu, type 1

Section II: Local and Telnet Mangement886. Type 2 to select Destination Module.The following prompt is displayed.Enter Destination Module: [1 to 8] -

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide89Deleting a Port MirrorTo delete a port mirror, perform the following procedure:1. From the Main Menu, type 1

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide9Figure 39: Display RSTP Port Configuration Window ...

90Chapter 8STP and RSTPThis chapter provides background information on the Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) and Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP). The c

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide91STP and RSTP OverviewA significant danger to Ethernet network performance is the existence of a data loop in

Section II: Local and Telnet Mangement92Bridge Priorityand the RootBridgeThe first task that bridges perform when a spanning tree protocol is activat

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide93Path Costs and Port CostsOnce the Root Bridge has been selected, the bridges must determine if the network co

Section II: Local and Telnet Mangement94Port PriorityIf two paths have the same port cost, the bridges must select a preferred path. In some instance

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide95To forestall the formation of temporarily data loops during topology changes, a port designated to change fro

Section II: Local and Telnet Mangement96There are two possible selections: Point-to-Point and Edge Port.If a bridge port is operating in full-duplex

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide97A port can be both point-to-point and edge at the same time. It would operate in full-duplex and have no STP

Section II: Local and Telnet Mangement98This issue is illustrated in Figure 30. Two VLANs, Sales and Production, span two AT-8324 Switches. Two links

AT-S25 Management Software User’s Guide99Enabling or Disabling STP or RSTPTo enable or disable a spanning tree protocol (STP) or a rapid spanning tree