User manual D-LINK DES-1100-16

[. . . ] 63  ii D-Link Web Smart Switch User Manual About This Guide This guide provides instructions to install the D-Link Fast Ethernet EasySmart Switch DES-1100-16/24, how to use the Web Utility, and to configure Web-based Management step-by-step. Note: The model you have purchased may appear slightly different from the illustrations shown in the document. Refer to the Product Instruction and Technical Specification sections for detailed information about your switch, its components, network connections, and technical specifications. This guide is mainly divided into four parts: 1. [. . . ] LLDP: Displays the LLDP (Link Layer Discovery Protocol) status of the device. This feature is available only for PoE models of Web Smart switches. SNMP: Displays the SNMP status of the device. This is not available for EasySmart switches. NOTE: If the devices are marked red in the device list, it means that the devices require upgrading firmware again. 17 D-Link Web Smart Switch User Manual 5 Configuration The features and functions of the D-Link EasySmart Switch can be configured for optimum use through the Web-based Management Utility. Web-based Management After a successful login you will see the screen below: Tool Bar Function Tree Main Configuration Screen Figure 26 – Web-based Management Above is the Web-based Management screen. The three main areas are the Tool Bar on top, the Function Tree, and the Main Configuration Screen. The Tool Bar provides a quick and convenient way for essential utility functions like firmware and configuration management. By choosing different functions in the Function Tree, you can change all the settings in the Main Configuration Screen. The main configuration screen will show the current status of your Switch by clicking the model name on top of the function tree. At the upper right corner of the screen the username and current IP address will be displayed. Under the username is the Logout button. NOTE: If you close the web browser without clicking the Logout button, it will be seen as an abnormal exit and the login session will still be occupied. Finally, by clicking on the D-Link logo at the upper-left corner of the screen you will be redirected to the local D-Link website. 18 D-Link Web Smart Switch User Manual Tool Bar > Save Menu The Save Menu provides Save Configuration. Figure 27 – Save Menu Save Configuration Select to save the entire configuration changes you have made to the device to switch’s non-volatile RAM. figure 28– Save Configuration Tool Bar > Tool Menu The Tool Menu offers global function controls such as Reset System , Reboot Device , Firmware Upgrade and Configuration Backup & Restore. Figure 29 – Tool Menu Reset System Provide a safe reset option for the Switch. All configuration settings in non-volatile RAM will be reset to factory default and then the Switch will reboot. Figure 30 – Tool Menu > Reset System Reboot Device Provide a safe way to reboot the system. Figure 31 – Tool Menu > Reboot Device Firmware Upgrade Allows an existing firmware file to be uploaded to the Switch; upgrade the firmware from your local drive of PC. [. . . ] And with expected advances in the coming years in silicon technology and digital signal processing that will enable Gigabit Ethernet to eventually operate over unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) cabling, outfitting your network with a powerful 1000-Mbps-capable backbone/server connection which will create a flexible foundation for the next generation of network technology products. Fast Ethernet Technology The growing importance of LANs and the increasing complexity of desktop computing applications are fueling the need for high performance networks. A number of high-speed LAN technologies have been proposed to provide greater bandwidth and improve client/server response times. Among them, 100BASE-T (Fast Ethernet) provides a non-disruptive, smooth evolution from the current 10BASE-T technology. [. . . ]