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D-Link DGS-3100 SERIES User Manual

D-Link DGS-3100 SERIES
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D-Link DGS-3100 SERIES
GIGABIT STACKABLE MANAGED SWITCH
User Manual
V3.6

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D-Link DGS-3100 SERIES Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeManaged
LayerLayer 2+
Ports10/100/1000BASE-T
SFP Ports2 or 4 (depends on the model)
Additional SFP PortsNo
VLANsYes
StackingYes, Physical Stacking
QoSYes
Jumbo Frame SupportUp to 9K bytes
ManagementWeb-based
Operating Temperature0°C to 40°C
Humidity10% to 90% non-condensing
Standards ComplianceIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3z, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.1D, IEEE 802.1w, IEEE 802.1s, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.1p
ModelDGS-3100 SERIES
Storage Temperature-40°C to 70°C

Summary

Preface

System Overview

Provides a general overview of the DGS-3100 series and DGS-3100-24TG Gigabit Ethernet Switches.

Viewing the Device

Describes the DGS-3100 series and DGS-3100-24TG front panels and their features.

Device Management Methods

Details the methods for managing the DGS-3100 series, including Web, SNMP, and CLI.

User Guide Overview

Provides an overview of the manual's structure and chapter contents.

Intended Audience

Identifies the target audience for the DGS-3100 series/DGS-3100-24TG User Guide.

Notes, Notices, and Cautions

Explains the meaning of NOTE, NOTICE, and CAUTION indicators used in the manual.

Safety Cautions

Provides essential safety guidelines for operating the system and protecting equipment.

General Precautions for Rack-Mountable Products

Outlines precautions for rack stability and safe installation of components.

GETTING STARTED

Accessing the Boot/Startup Menu Functions

Explains how to access and use the Boot/Startup menu for initial configuration.

Downloading Software

Details the procedure for downloading new software versions to the device.

Set Terminal Baud-Rate

Describes how to configure the serial port baud rate for terminal communication.

Defining Stacking Units

Explains how to assign unique Unit IDs for stacking members.

Using the Web-Based User Interface

Provides instructions on how to access and use the device's web interface.

Understanding the D-Link Embedded Web Interface

Details the different views and areas within the device's web interface.

Using the Tool Menu

Describes the options available within the Tool menu for device management.

Displaying the Stack Status

Explains how to view the status information for stacked devices.

Locating Devices

Details how to activate LED locators to find specific system devices.

Backing up and Restoring Configuration Files

Describes how to back up and restore device configuration files via HTTP or TFTP.

Resetting the Device

Explains the procedure to restore the device to its factory default settings.

Downloading the Firmware

Provides instructions for downloading firmware files to manage the device.

Rebooting the System

Details the method for selecting and rebooting one or all units in the system.

View/Add/Update/Delete User Accounts Using the Web System Components

Explains the functionality of user interface buttons for account management.

'User' Level Support on the WEB

Describes the read-only access level ('User') available on the WEB GUI.

CONFIGURING BASIC CONFIGURATION

Viewing Device Information

Contains parameters for general device information and shortcuts to features.

Defining System Information

Provides device information about specific stacking members.

Defining IP Addresses

Explains how to assign static or dynamic IP addresses to devices.

Managing Stacking

Explains stacking concepts, modes, and provides topics on managing stacks.

Defining Ports

Covers configuring port properties and viewing port descriptions.

ARP Settings

Defines ARP parameters to convert IP addresses into MAC addresses.

Configuring User Accounts

Details how to configure user accounts, including passwords and access rights.

Managing System Logs

Describes how to record and manage system events and error messages.

Configuring SNTP

Explains how to configure Simple Network Time Protocol for accurate clock synchronization.

Configuring Daylight Savings Time

Details system time parameters for local hardware clock and external SNTP.

Defining SNMP Settings

Provides instructions to globally enable or disable SNMP service.

Defining SNMP Views

Explains how to define SNMP views to control access to device features.

Defining SNMP Groups

Details how to create SNMP groups and assign access control privileges.

Defining SNMP Users

Explains how to assign system users to SNMP groups and define authentication methods.

Defining SNMP Communities

Describes how to manage access rights by defining communities for SNMP v1/v2c.

Defining SNMP Host Table

Contains information for defining filters for SNMP traps sent to specific hosts.

Defining SNMP Engine ID

Explains how to define a unique identifier for SNMP v3 implementations.

Enabling SNMP Traps

Details parameters for defining SNMP notification parameters.

DHCP Relay

Allows enabling DHCP relay and defining DHCP relay servers.

DHCP Local Relay

Explains how to configure DHCP Local Relay by enabling the feature.

DHCP Auto Configuration

Enables or disables automatic download of image and configuration files from DHCP.

Dual Image Services

Manages the two software images in flash memory for bootup and backup.

Telnet Setting

Allows users to enable or disable Telnet service on the device.

Defining Time Ranges

Used to define time-based ACLs and configure time ranges for PoE port settings.

Serial Port Settings

Enables users to configure access to the device via a serial port.

CONFIGURING L2 FEATURES

Enabling Jumbo Frames

Enhances network throughput and reduces CPU utilization by enabling larger payloads.

Configuring VLANs

Covers IEEE 802.1p Priority, VLAN description, and 802.1Q VLANs.

Defining Asymmetric VLAN

Allows a port to be defined as untagged in one VLAN and tagged in multiple VLANs.

Configuring GVRP

Configures GARP VLAN Registration Protocol for automatic distribution of VLAN membership.

Defining Trunking

Contains information for assigning ports to LAGs and defining LAG parameters.

Defining VLAN Trunking

Allows frames belonging to unknown VLAN groups to pass through the switch.

Traffic Segmentation

Enables administrators to force traffic from source ports to bypass FDB.

Configuring LACP

Details Link Aggregation Control Protocol settings for relevant links.

Defining IGMP Snooping

Explains IGMP snooping for efficient multicast traffic forwarding.

Defining MLD Snooping

Explains Multicast Listener Discovery snooping for IPv6 multicast routers.

Configuring Port Mirroring

Allows traffic analysis and monitoring by copying traffic to a designated 'target' port.

Configuring Spanning Tree

Provides tree topography for bridges, preventing loops and ensuring single paths.

Defining Forwarding and Filtering

Contains information for configuring Unicast and Multicast filtering.

Configuring LLDP

Allows troubleshooting and enhancing network management by discovering neighbors.

Configuring Voice VLAN

Enables configuration of ports to carry IP voice traffic on a specific VLAN.

CONFIGURING QUALITY OF SERVICE

Configuring 1p

Explains IEEE 802.1p priority tagging for managing network traffic.

Understanding QoS

Details the switch's four priority queues and their mapping to IEEE 802.1p tags.

Defining Bandwidth Settings

Allows network managers to define bandwidth settings for a specified interface.

Configuring Storm Control

Limits multicast, broadcast, and unknown unicast frames to prevent network storms.

Mapping Ports to Packet Priorities

Classifies traffic by assigning priority values per port for packets without a priority tag.

Mapping Priority to Classes (Queues)

Assigns priority tags to traffic classes (queues) for network traffic management.

Configuring QoS Scheduling Mechanism

Defines the QoS scheduling forwarding scheme, including Strict and WRR modes.

Defining DSCP User Priority

Maps DSCP settings to traffic queues, allowing packet priority assignment.

Defining Multi-Layer CoS Settings

Configures Multi-Layer Class of Service settings via Access Control Lists.

SECURITY FEATURES

Configuring Safeguard Engine

Sets network alarms to protect the CPU from attacks based on threshold levels.

Configuring Trust Host

Applies restrictions on managing the device from remote stations by IP address.

Configuring Port Security

Limits port access to users with specific MAC addresses for enhanced network security.

Configuring Guest VLANs

Provides limited network access to authorized ports via port-based authorization.

Configuring Port Authentication 802.1X

Authenticates users per-port/per-MAC basis via an external RADIUS server.

Defining EAP Forwarding Settings

Allows enabling or disabling forwarding of EAP packets to an authentication server.

Configuring Secure Socket Layer Security

Provides secure communication path using authentication, digital signatures, and encryption.

Configuring Secure Shell Security

Enables secure login to the network from remote locations over an insecure network.

Defining SSH Algorithm Settings

Allows network administrators to enable public key for SSH authentication encryption.

Defining Application Authentication Settings

Permits administrators to assign authentication methods for user authentication.

Configuring Authentication Server Hosts

Defines RADIUS or TACACS+ server information for network user authentication.

Defining Login Methods

Allows network users to log in to the device using specified authentication methods.

Defining Enable Methods

Assigns user privileges using authentication methods for network access.

Configuring Local Enable Password

Allows administrators to configure the local enabled password for network access.

Defining ARP Spoofing Prevention Settings

Prevents man-in-the-middle attacks by inspecting ARP requests and responses.

MONITORING THE DEVICE

Viewing Stacking Information

Provides specific information for stacked devices, including master and member IDs.

Viewing CPU Utilization

Displays information about the system's CPU utilization over time.

Viewing Port Utilization

Contains port utilization information for specific ports to view port statistics.

Viewing Packet Size Information

Displays packets received by the switch, grouped and classed by size.

Viewing Received Packet Statistics

Contains information about packets transmitted through device ports.

Viewing UMB_cast Packet Statistics

Displays counts of Unicast, Multicast, and Broadcast packets received.

Viewing Transmitted Packet Statistics

Provides information about packets transmitted through device ports.

Viewing RADIUS Authenticated Session Statistics

Provides RADIUS authentication session details, including initiated sessions and status.

Viewing ARP Table

Provides information regarding ARP VLANs, mapping IP to MAC addresses.

Viewing MLD Router Ports

Displays which ports are connected to MLD routers, static or dynamic.

Viewing Router Ports

Displays which ports are connected to routers, static or dynamic.

Viewing Session Table

Displays information regarding device sessions initiated by system users.

Viewing IGMP Group Information

Contains vital IGMP group information, including IP and MAC addresses.

Viewing MLD Group Information

Contains vital MLD group information, including IP and MAC addresses.

Defining Dynamic and Static MAC Addresses

Explains how to view and manage MAC address entries in the MAC address table.

Viewing System Log

Provides information about system logs, including boot, port operations, and user logins.

Green Ethernet

Improves energy consumption by reducing power on short cables or link down.

Device Environment

Displays basic operating environment information like temperature and ventilation.

Errors

Displays error counters for received and transmitted packets.

Cable Diagnostics

Performs tests on copper cables to identify errors and cable characteristics.

MANAGING POWER OVER ETHERNET DEVICES

Defining PoE Port Information

Contains information about the system's CPU utilization related to PoE ports.

Configuring PoE System Settings

Configures port utilization information for specific ports related to PoE system settings.

DEFINING ACCESS PROFILE LISTS

Methods for Defining Access Control Lists

Describes the two ways to configure Access Control Lists via WEB GUI.

ACL Configuration Wizard

Assists in configuring ACLs intuitively, creating profiles and rules automatically.

Defining Access Profile Lists

Provides information for configuring ACL Profiles manually.

Adding Access Rules

Details the conditions that can be defined as Access Rules for ACLs.

CONNECTORS AND CABLES

Pin Connections for the 10/100/1000 Ethernet Interface

Illustrates the pin allocation for the RJ-45 Ethernet ports.

Pin Connections for the HDMI Connector

Illustrates the pin allocation for the HDMI connector used for stacking.

SYSLOG ERRORS

PASSWORD RECOVERY PROCEDURE

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