Hirschmann GigaLION-24TP User Manual

GigaLION-24TP
Release 1.0 06/05
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User-Guide
Management
Gigabit ETHERNET Workgroup Switch
GigaLION-24TP

Hirschmann GigaLION-24TP Specifications

General

Brand	Hirschmann
Model	GigaLION-24TP
Category	Switch
Language	English

Summary

Chapter 1: Introduction

Key Features

Lists the primary functionalities and capabilities of the switch.

Description of Software Features

Provides an overview of advanced performance-enhancing features and management options.

Chapter 2: Initial Configuration

Connecting to the Switch

Details methods for accessing the switch for configuration and monitoring.

Basic Configuration

Covers essential configuration steps like setting passwords and IP addresses.

Chapter 3: Configuring the Switch

Using the Web Interface

Explains how to use the embedded HTTP Web agent for switch management.

Basic Configuration

Covers fundamental configuration tasks like system and IP settings.

Configuring Event Logging

Describes controlling error message logging, severity levels, and remote logging.

User Authentication

Explains methods to restrict management access using passwords, RADIUS, TACACS+, etc.

Access Control Lists

Details packet filtering for IP and MAC frames to control network traffic.

Port Configuration

Covers managing port settings like speed, duplex, flow control, and trunking.

VLAN Configuration

Explains how to create and manage Virtual LANs for network segmentation and security.

Class of Service Configuration

Allows specifying packet precedence based on congestion and mapping priority tags.

Multicast Filtering Commands

Details configuring IGMP snooping and query for optimizing multicast traffic.

Chapter 4: Command Line Interface

Using the Command Line Interface

Introduces the CLI and methods for accessing it.

Understanding Command Modes

Explains the different command classes (Exec, Configuration) and modes.

System Management Commands

Details commands for managing system logs, passwords, and user access.

Interface Commands

Covers configuration of Ethernet ports, aggregated links, and VLANs.

Spanning Tree Commands

Explains configuration of Spanning Tree Algorithm (STA) for loop prevention.

VLAN Commands

Details commands for creating, configuring, and managing VLANs.

IP Interface Commands

Covers IP address, default gateway, and interface status configuration.

Appendix A: Software Specifications

Software Features

Lists the supported software features like authentication, ACLs, and VLANs.

Management Features

Details management methods such as in-band and out-of-band access.

Appendix B: Troubleshooting

Problems Accessing the Management Interface

Provides solutions for common issues with Telnet, SSH, and serial connections.

Using System Logs

Guides on using system logs for fault diagnosis and troubleshooting.