Asante Technologies GX5-424W Switch User Manual


 
Asanté FriendlyNET GX5-424W User’s Manual 4
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction.................................................................................................................................. 5
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Chapter 2 Unpacking and Installation......................................................................................................... 6
Unpacking................................................................................................................................................... 6
Installation................................................................................................................................................... 6
Rack Mounting............................................................................................................................................ 6
Connecting Network Cable ......................................................................................................................... 7
AC Power.................................................................................................................................................... 7
Chapter 3 Identifying External Components .............................................................................................. 8
Front Panel ................................................................................................................................................. 8
Rear Panel.................................................................................................................................................. 8
Chapter 4 Understanding LED Indicators..................................................................................................10
Power and System LEDs...........................................................................................................................10
Ports 1–24 10/100 Status LEDs.................................................................................................................10
Ports 25–26 Gigabit Status LEDs ..............................................................................................................11
Ports 27–28 SFP Mini-GBIC Status LEDs .................................................................................................11
Chapter 5 GX5W Management Utility.........................................................................................................12
Installing the GX5W Management Utility....................................................................................................12
Discovery List.............................................................................................................................................12
Monitor List ................................................................................................................................................13
Device Setting............................................................................................................................................14
Toolbar.......................................................................................................................................................15
Chapter 6 Configuring the Switch ..............................................................................................................16
Login..........................................................................................................................................................16
Setup Menu................................................................................................................................................17
Configuring the Setup Setting ....................................................................................................................18
Logout........................................................................................................................................................28
Chapter 7 Technical Specifications............................................................................................................29
Appendix A FCC and Warranty Statements...............................................................................................31
FCC Compliance........................................................................................................................................31
FriendlyNET Warranty Statement ..............................................................................................................31
FriendlyCare Technical Support.................................................................................................................32
Appendix B About Gigabit Ethernet...........................................................................................................33
Gigabit Ethernet Technology......................................................................................................................33
Fast Ethernet Technology..........................................................................................................................33
Switching Technology................................................................................................................................33
Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN)............................................................................................................34