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A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc.
®
Model No.
WIRED
with WebView
16- or 24-Port 10/100/1000 Gigabit Switch
SRW2016 or SRW2024
User Guide

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Linksys SRW2024 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Switching Capacity48 Gbps
Forwarding Rate35.7 Mpps
VLAN SupportYes
QoSYes
ManagementWeb-based, SNMP
Jumbo Frame SupportYes
FeaturesIGMP snooping, Port mirroring, Link aggregation
Power SupplyInternal
Dimensions440 x 44 mm
Ports24 x 10/100/1000 Mbps

Summary

Chapter 1: Introduction

Welcome

Introduction to the Linksys 16/24-Port Gigabit Switch and its user guide.

Whats in this User Guide?

Overview of the content and structure of the user guide.

Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Switch

Overview

Describes differences between 16 and 24-port models and general form.

The Front Panel

Details LEDs (SYSTEM, Link/Act, Gigabit) and RJ-45 ports on the front.

The Back Panel

Describes the power port and mini-GBIC/Console ports on the rear of the switch.

Chapter 3: Connecting the Switch

Overview

Explains how to connect network devices to the switch with a diagram.

Before You Install the Switch

Guidelines for choosing a location and preparing for installation.

Placement Options

Instructions for desktop and rack-mount placement of the switch.

Rack-Mount Placement

Step-by-step instructions for mounting the switch in a standard rack.

Connecting the Switch

Detailed steps for connecting devices, power, and console cable.

Chapter 4: Using the Console Interface for Configuration

Overview

Introduction to the menu-driven console interface for configuration.

Configuring the HyperTerminal Application

Steps to set up HyperTerminal on a PC for switch console access.

Configuring the Switch through the Console Interface

Navigating the console menus and understanding available actions.

Switch Main Menu

Details the options available in the main console menu.

System Configuration Menu

Lists the options for configuring system settings.

System Information

Viewing firmware versions and general system details.

General System Information

Displays description, up time, MAC, contact, name, and location.

Management Settings

Options for Serial Port or Telnet configuration.

Serial Port Configuration

Setting the baud rate, data bits, parity, stop bits, and flow control.

Telnet Configuration

Configuring the Telnet session timeout.

IP Configuration

Accessing IP Address Settings, HTTP, and Network Configuration.

IP Address Configuration

Setting IP address, subnet mask, default gateway, and DHCP status.

HTTP

Configuring the HTTP server status and port number.

Network Configuration

Offers Ping and TraceRoute network tests.

Ping

Performing and viewing results of a ping test to an IP address.

TraceRoute

Performing and viewing results of a traceroute test to an IP address.

File Management

Uploading or downloading configuration, boot, or image files.

Restore System Default Settings

Restoring the switch to its factory default settings.

Reboot System

Restarting the switch.

Port Status

Displays port numbers, link status, speed, duplex, and flow control.

Port Configuration

Configuring port settings like auto-negotiation, speed, duplex, and flow control.

Help

Provides context-sensitive help information for console interface navigation.

Chapter 5: Using the Web-based Utility for Configuration

Overview

Describes the web-based utility for switch configuration.

Accessing the Web-based Utility

Steps to access the switch's web interface via a browser.

Sys. Info. (System Information) Tab - System Description

Entering general information like model name, system name, and location.

Sys. Info. (System Information) Tab - System Mode

Enabling or disabling the Jumbo Frames feature for faster data transmission.

Sys. Info. (System Information) Tab - Forwarding Database

Defining the aging interval for the forwarding database and viewing VLAN entries.

Sys. Info. (System Information) Tab - Time Synchronization

Configuring system clock settings via SNTP, local time, and daylight saving.

IP Conf. (Configuration) Tab - IP Addr. (Address)

Assigning DHCP or static IP settings, default gateways, and hostnames.

Switch Conf. (Configuration) Tab - Interface Conf. (Configuration)

Viewing and configuring port settings like speed, duplex, and auto-negotiation.

Switch Conf. (Configuration) Tab - Interface Conf. (Configuration) Details

Detailed explanation of port parameters: Admin Status, Speed, Duplex, MDI/MDIX, Storm Control.

Switch Conf. (Configuration) Tab - VLAN

Creating and managing VLAN groups for LAN segmentation.

Switch Conf. (Configuration) Tab - VLAN Port

Managing ports within a VLAN, setting PVID and acceptable frame types.

Switch Conf. (Configuration) Tab - LA Conf. (Configuration)

Configuring Link Aggregation Groups (LAGs) to increase bandwidth and redundancy.

Switch Conf. (Configuration) Tab - Port Mirroring

Configuring port mirroring for diagnostics and debugging network traffic.

Switch Conf. (Configuration) Tab - LACP

Enabling Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP) on relevant links for LAGs.

QoS Tab - CoS Settings

Implementing priority queuing using Class of Service (CoS) and methods like Strict Priority.

QoS Tab - Queue Settings

Selecting CoS methods and assigning bandwidth values for traffic queues.

QoS Tab - CoS to Queue

Assigning CoS settings to traffic queues based on priority tag values.

Security Tab - ACL

Configuring Access Control Lists (ACL) to manage network access profiles.

Security Tab - 802.1 x Users

Enabling port-based authentication and specifying authentication methods.

Security Tab - 802.1 x Port Conf. (Configuration)

Configuring 802.1x authentication settings per port using RADIUS and EAP.

Security Tab - 802.1 x Port Configuration Details

Details on TX Period, Supplicant Timeout, Server Timeout, Max Request, Reauthentication.

Security Tab - Management Conf. (Configuration)

Assigning authentication profiles to management methods (HTTP, Local, RADIUS, TACACS+).

Security Tab - RADIUS Server

Configuring RADIUS server settings for authentication (IP, priority, port, retries).

Security Tab - RADIUS Server Configuration

Details on RADIUS server IP, priority, port, retries, timeouts, and key strings.

Security Tab - TACACS Server

Configuring TACACS+ server settings for authentication and authorization.

Security Tab - TACACS Server Configuration

Details on TACACS+ server IP, priority, port, timeouts, and single connection.

Security Tab - Storm Control

Enabling/disabling Storm Control to limit multicast and broadcast frames.

Security Tab - Authenticated Users

Viewing users authenticated and permitted on each port.

Security Tab - System Password

Setting a password for system access to the switch.

SNTP Tab - Global Settings

Configuring SNTP server polling and update settings for time synchronization.

SNTP Tab - Authentication

Managing encryption keys to authenticate SNTP sessions.

SNTP Tab - Servers

Viewing and configuring unicast, anycast, and broadcast SNTP server settings.

SNTP Tab - Interface Settings

Configuring SNTP settings for specific interfaces (port, LAG, or VLAN).

Statistics Tab - Interface Statistics

Displaying received and transmitted packet statistics for interfaces.

Statistics Tab - Etherlike Statistics

Showing interface statistics related to FCS errors, collisions, and MAC transmit errors.

Statistics Tab - RMON Statistics

Displaying switch usage and error statistics using RMON (Remote Monitoring).

Statistics Tab - RMON History Control

Configuring RMON history entries for data sampling from ports.

Statistics Tab - RMON History Log

Viewing interface-specific statistics from network sampling entries.

Statistics Tab - RMON Alarms

Configuring and monitoring network alarms based on rising/falling thresholds.

Statistics Tab - RMON Events Control

Configuring RMON events and their descriptions, types, and communities.

Statistics Tab - RMON Events Log

Displaying a list of configured RMON events with log numbers and times.

Statistics Tab - EAP Statistics

Displaying EAP packet statistics for a specific port.

Logs Tab - Message Log

Viewing information about log entries saved to the flash memory Message Log.

Logs Tab - Event Log

Displaying all system logs saved in RAM in chronological order.

Logs Tab - Global Parameters

Defining which events are recorded by logs and setting logging parameters.

Maintenance Tab - Telnet

Connecting to the switch via Telnet for terminal emulation.

Maintenance Tab - Reset

Resetting the switch to its factory default configuration.

Maintenance Tab - File Download

Downloading firmware or configuration files to the switch.

Maintenance Tab - File Upload

Uploading firmware or configuration files from the switch to a TFTP server.

Maintenance Tab - Restore Defaults

Restoring the switch's factory defaults and noting current settings.

Maintenance Tab - Integrated Cable Test

Performing performance tests on copper cables and viewing results.

Maintenance Tab - HTTP File Download

Downloading files to the switch via HTTP.

Help Tab

Accessing help information for the Web-based Utility screens.

Appendix A: About Gigabit Ethernet and Fiber Optic Cabling

Gigabit Ethernet

Overview of Gigabit Ethernet speeds and integration with existing networks.

Fiber Optic Cabling

Explanation of fiber optic cabling types, connectors, and usage.

Appendix B: Windows Help

TCPIP

Enabling TCP/IP for network communication and wireless networking.

Shared Resources

Instructions on sharing printers, folders, or files over the network.

Network NeighborhoodMy Network Places

Instructions on adding PCs to your network via Network Neighborhood.

Appendix C: Glossary

Appendix D: Specifications

Appendix E: Warranty Information

Appendix F: Regulatory Information

Appendix G: Contact Information

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