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MAGNUM 6K FAMILY OF SWITCHES
Managed Network Software (MNS)
MNS-6K-SECURE 14.1.4 and MNS-6K 4.1.4
CLI User Guide

Table of Contents

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Summary

Chapter 2 - Getting Started

Logging in for the first time

Steps for initial login using default manager and operator credentials.

Setting the IP parameters

How to configure IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway for the switch.

Chapter 3 - IP Address and System Information

Importance of an IP address

Explains why an IP address is crucial for switch management and functionality.

Saving and loading configuration

Procedures for saving and loading switch configurations using network protocols.

Chapter 5 - DHCP Server

Chapter 7 - Access Considerations

Securing the switch access

How network access to the Magnum MNS-6K can be secured via IP or MAC address.

Passwords

Procedures for changing manager and operator passwords.

Port Security

Feature to block unauthorized MAC addresses from accessing the network via ports.

Configuring Port Security

Steps to configure port security, including auto-learning and MAC address specifications.

Chapter 8 - Access Using RADIUS

Using a RADIUS server to authenticate access

Explains the use of RADIUS for port-based network access control via 802.1x.

Chapter 9 - Access Using TACACS+

Using a TACACS+ server to authenticate access

Explains TACACS+ for access control, providing authentication, authorization, and accounting.

Chapter 10 - Port Mirroring and Setup

Chapter 11 - VLAN

Creating VLANs

Commands and procedures for creating and configuring VLANs.

Chapter 12 - Spanning Tree Protocol (STP)

STP features and operation

How STP ensures a single active path by blocking redundant paths to avoid loops.

Chapter 13 - Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP)

Configuring RSTP

Commands to set up and configure RSTP on MNS-6K switches.

Chapter 14 - S-Ring and Link-Loss-Learn (LLL)

Speed up recovery from faults in Ethernet networks

Introduces S-Ring and LLL for fast fault recovery in ring topologies.

S-Ring and LLL concepts

Explains S-Ring's ring topology for fast recovery and LLL for rapid MAC address relearning.

Configuring S-Ring

Steps to authorize and configure S-Ring capabilities using a license key.

Chapter 15 - Dual-Homing

Fault tolerance options for edge devices

Simplifies network redundancy at the edge using dual-homing.

Dual-Homing concepts

Topology allowing device connection via two independent points for reliability.

Configuring Dual-Homing

Commands used for setting up and configuring dual-homing.

Chapter 16 - Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP)

Increase Network throughput and reliability

LACP groups physical ports into a single logical channel for increased throughput and reliability.

LACP Configuration

How to configure LACP, including trunking and valid connection schemes.

Chapter 17 - Quality of Service

Prioritize traffic in a network

QoS capability to provide different priorities to traffic for improved network performance.

Configuring QoS

Supports port-based, tag-based, and ToS-based QoS configuration.

Chapter 18 - IGMP

Configuring IGMP

Commands for IGMP configuration, enabling/disabling, and setting modes.

Chapter 19 - GVRP

Configuring GVRP

Commands for configuring GVRP, including port states and static VLAN conversion.

Chapter 20 - SNMP

Managing your network using SNMP

SNMP enables network management through software packages for monitoring and configuration.

Configuring SNMP

Commands and variables for configuring SNMP, including v1, v2c, and v3 parameters.

APPENDIX 5 - Updating MNS-6 K Software

1. Getting Started

Deciding which version of MNS-6K software to use and preparing tools.

Downloading the MNS-6 K software

Detailed steps for downloading MNS-6K software from GarrettCom's FTP site.

2. Preparing to load the software

Backup your existing configuration

Recommends preserving the existing switch configuration before software upgrade.

Saving the Configuration

Mentions three capabilities required for saving configuration before proceeding.

3. Loading the MNS-6 K software

4. (Optional Step) Restoring the configuration

GarrettCom MNS-6K 4.1.4 Specifications

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BrandGarrettCom
ModelMNS-6K 4.1.4
CategorySoftware
LanguageEnglish

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