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700 Series
Managed Industrial
Ethernet Switch
User Manual &
Installation
Guide

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N-Tron 708FX2 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandN-Tron
Model708FX2
CategorySwitch
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Installation

Connecting the Unit

Connects the unit to the network using RJ45 and fiber optic cables.

Overview of Advanced Features

Mode of Operation

Configures port operation as half duplex, full duplex, or auto-negotiation.

Port Mirroring

Mirrors Ethernet frames transmitted and received on other ports.

Port Trunking

Groups network ports to increase bandwidth and provide redundant connections.

Quality of Service (QoS)

Manages resource reservation for different applications and data flows.

Virtual LAN

Allows logical grouping of devices for easier network administration.

Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol

Supports IEEE 802.1D-2004 for active network topology and faster convergence.

SNMP Traps

Configures up to 5 trap stations for sending SNMP traps.

IGMP Snooping

Provides intelligent network support for multicast applications by reducing traffic.

N-Ring

Proprietary ring technology for expanded ring size and fault diagnostics.

N-Link

Redundantly couples N-Ring topologies to other topologies.

CIP

Provides switch information access to PLCs and HMIs via standardized protocol.

DHCP

Dynamically configures network parameters for hosts.

DHCP Client

Automatically obtains IP assignment from a DHCP Server.

DHCP Relay Agent

Allows communication between clients and servers across subnets and VLANs.

DHCP Server

Allocates network addresses and delivers configuration parameters.

LLDP

Layer 2 discovery protocol to advertise device capabilities.

Port Security-MAC Address Based

Restricts access by learning or manually entering authorized MAC addresses.

Web Software Configuration

Web Management

Accesses the switch's web management feature via IP address.

Administration

System

Sets IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway via DHCP or Static Mode.

SNMP

Lists IP addresses for SNMP traps and community names.

Fault

Configures notifications for Power, N-Ring, N-Link, or Port Usage faults.

DHCP

Server - Setup Profiles

Defines DHCP server settings like profiles, pools, and broadcast options.

Server - Setup IP Maps

Creates IP mappings (dynamic, static) for clients and relay agents.

Server - View Bindings

Lists and manages DHCP client IP address bindings.

Relay & Local IP - Setup

Configures DHCP relay agent status and port settings.

LLDP

Configuration

Sets LLDP mode, intervals, and notification parameters.

Ports

Configures LLDP transmit, receive, and management data settings per port.

Status

Displays LLDP neighbor information, including MAC, IP, and VLAN details.

Statistics

Shows LLDP frame counts (transmitted, received, discarded, errors).

Ports

Configuration

Configures port settings like admin status, speed, duplex, and QoS.

MAC Security - Learning

Controls port security modes (learning or locked) and authorized MAC addresses.

MAC Security - Authorization List

Allows manual entry or deletion of authorized MAC source addresses.

MAC Security - Intruder Log

Logs unauthorized MAC addresses that attempted device access.

Mirroring

Configures port mirroring to monitor traffic on selected ports.

Trunking

Groups network ports for increased bandwidth and redundancy.

QOS

Configures QoS priorities based on DSCP, 802.1p, or port-based priority.

Statistics

Port Statistics

Displays MIB parameters and packet counters for each port.

Port Utilization

Shows bandwidth usage percentage per port as a bar graph.

VLAN

Configuration

Configures VLANs, including replacing VID tags and ingress filtering.

Group Configuration

Configures VLAN groups, port membership, and egress tagging.

Bridging

Aging Time

Displays and modifies the aging time for MAC addresses.

Unicast Addresses

Lists and allows static assignment of MAC addresses to ports.

Multicast Addresses

Lists and allows static assignment of multicast group addresses to ports.

Show MAC by Port

Shows MAC addresses and associated IP addresses found on each port.

RSTP

Configuration

Displays RSTP information and allows configuration for each VLAN.

IGMP

Configuration

Configures IGMP status, query mode, router mode, and manual router ports.

RFilter

Configures the router multicast data filter for ports.

N-View

Configuration

Configures N-View status and the interval between reports.

Ports

Configures N-View multicast and MIB stats reporting for ports.

N-Ring

Configuration

Configures N-Ring mode (Auto Member, Manager) and aging time.

Advanced Configuration

Configures advanced N-Ring settings for members and managers.

Status

Displays the current N-Ring status for members and managers.

N-Link

Configuration

Configures N-Link mode and default coupler port.

Status

Displays N-Link status for master, slave, and coupler switches.

CIP

Configuration

Configures CIP status and requested packet intervals (RPI).

Status

Displays CIP status, including identity and connection information.

Firmware;Config

TFTP

Uploads or downloads firmware and configuration files via TFTP.

Support

Web Site and E-mail

Provides contact information for N-Tron support.

BPCL

Broadcast Packet Count Limit Configuration

Configures the broadcast packet percentage limit for each port.

User Management

Adding Users

Lists authorized users and allows adding new users with permissions.

Removing Users

Lists authorized users; allows removal via the 'Remove' button.

LogicalView

Configuration

Save or Reset

Saves current configuration or resets to factory defaults.

Help

Overview

Provides basic definitions and choices for switch features.

Administration

Information on configuration options within the Administration category.

DHCP

Information on configuration options within the DHCP category.

LLDP

Information on configuration options within the LLDP category.

Ports

Information on configuration options within the Ports category.

Statistics

Information on configuration options within the Statistics category.

VLAN

Information on configuration options within the VLAN category.

Bridging

Information on configuration options within the Bridging category.

RSTP

Information on configuration options within the RSTP category.

IGMP

Information on configuration options within the IGMP category.

N-View

Information on configuration options within the N-View category.

N-Ring

Information on configuration options within the N-Ring category.

N-Link

Information on configuration options within the N-Link category.

CIP

Information on configuration options within the CIP category.

Firmware;Config

Information on configuration options within the Firmware/Config category.

BPCL

Information on configuration options within the BPCL category.

User Management

Information on configuration options within User Management.

Other

Information on other links and categories in the web manager.

CLI Commands

? (Help)

Lists all available commands or provides help on a specific command.

Logout

Logs out of the console interface.

Show, Add, or Delete ARL Entries

Manages Address Resolution Logic (ARL) entries.

Show or Set CIP Configuration

Shows or sets CIP configuration status and parameters.

Save or Reset the Configuration Settings

Saves or resets configuration settings to factory defaults.

Show or Set IGMP Configuration

Shows or sets IGMP configuration status and parameters.

Show or Set Mirror Configuration

Shows or sets port mirroring configuration.

Show or Set N-Ring Configuration

Shows or sets N-Ring configuration mode and parameters.

Show or Set N-View Configuration

Shows or sets N-View status and interval.

Ping a Host

Pings a host to test network connectivity and latency.

Show or Set Port Configuration

Configures port settings like speed, duplex, and VLAN.

Reset the Switch

Resets or reboots the switch.

Show or Set SNMP Configuration

Shows or sets SNMP configuration parameters.

Show or Clear the Last System Error

Displays or clears the last system error message.

Show System Information

Displays detailed system information, including hardware and software.

Set or Show the System IP Configuration

Sets or shows the system IP configuration mode and parameters.

Show or Set System Configuration

Shows or sets system configuration parameters like name and browser access.

VLAN Addition and Deletion Example

VLAN Configuration View

Shows the factory default VLAN configuration.

VLAN Configuration Examples

Example 1 - Basic understanding of port-based VLANs

Demonstrates basic understanding of port-based VLANs with examples.

Example 2 - Basic understanding of tagged VLANs (Admit - Tagged Only)

Explains tagged VLANs with examples allowing only tagged traffic.

Example 3 - Basic understanding of tagged VLANs (Admit - All)

Explains tagged VLANs with examples allowing all traffic.

Example 4 - Basic understanding of Hybrid VLANs

Illustrates basic understanding of Hybrid VLANs with examples.

Example 5 - Basic understanding of Overlapping VLANs

Demonstrates basic understanding of overlapping VLANs with examples.

Example 6 - Basic understanding of VLANs with Multicast Filtering

Explains VLANs with multicast filtering using examples.

KEY SPECIFICATION - 708 TX, 708 FX2, 708 FXE2

Switch Properties

Details switch properties like MAC addresses, aging time, and switching method.

Physical

Specifies physical dimensions, weight, and mounting options.

Electrical

Details input voltage, current, ripple, and power supply requirements.

Environmental

Specifies operating temperature, humidity, and altitude.

Shock and Vibration

Details shock and vibration specifications.

Reliability

Provides MTBF and warranty information.

Connectors

Lists connector types for ports.

Recommended Wiring Clearance

Specifies recommended clearance for wiring.

Network Media

Details network media requirements for different port types.

100 Mb Fiber Transceiver Characteristics

Lists characteristics for 100 Mb fiber transceivers.

KEY SPECIFICATION - 716 TX, 716 FX2, 716 FXE2

Switch Properties

Details switch properties like MAC addresses, aging time, and switching method.

Physical

Specifies physical dimensions, weight, and mounting options.

Electrical

Details input voltage, current, ripple, and power supply requirements.

Environmental

Specifies operating temperature, humidity, and altitude.

Shock and Vibration

Details shock and vibration specifications.

Reliability

Provides MTBF and warranty information.

Connectors

Lists connector types for ports.

Recommended Wiring Clearance

Specifies recommended clearance for wiring.

Network Media

Details network media requirements for different port types.

100 Mb Fiber Transceiver Characteristics

Lists characteristics for 100 Mb fiber transceivers.

Regulatory Approvals

708 TX, 708 FX2, 708 FXE2

Lists safety, EMI, and EMS certifications for 708 models.

716 TX, 716 FX2, 716 FXE2

Lists safety, EMI, and EMS certifications for 716 models.

N-TRON Limited Warranty

OBTAINING WARRANTY SERVICE

Instructions for obtaining warranty service authorization and return procedures.

ADVANCE REPLACEMENT OPTION

Details the advance replacement option and customer responsibilities.

WARRANTIES EXCLUSIVE

Disclaims other warranties and limits remedies to repair, replacement, or refund.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

Excludes liability for incidental, consequential, or indirect damages.

DISCLAIMER

States limitations on implied warranties and damages based on local law.

GOVERNING LAW

Specifies the governing law for the limited warranty.

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