D-LINK DGS-1100-24V2 (01) PDF Document

The manual for your D-LINK DGS-1100-24V2 uses three types of indicators to convey important information:

NOTE: A note indicates important information that helps you make better use of your device.

NOTICE: A notice indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem.

CAUTION: A caution indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.

The front panel LEDs on your D-LINK DGS-1100-24V2 provide the following information:

Power LED: Lights up when the Switch is connected to a power source.

Link/Act/Speed LED (Ports 1-24):

– Solid Green: Indicates a secure 1000Mbps connection at the port.

– Blinking Green or Amber: Indicates that data is being received or transmitted at the port.

– Solid Amber: Indicates a secure 10/100Mbps connection at the port.

– Light off: No link is detected.

To reset your D-LINK DGS-1100-24V2, press and hold the Reset button on the front panel until all port LEDs turn amber. The Switch will then revert to its default configuration, and all changes you have made will be lost.

When you unpack your D-LINK DGS-1100-24V2, you should find the following items:

• One D-Link DGS-1100 Series Switch

• AC power cord

• Four rubber feet

• Screws and two mounting brackets

• One accessory kit for a ground screw

• One Getting Started Guide

If any item is found missing or damaged, please contact your local reseller for replacement.

To install the D-LINK DGS-1100-24V2 on a desktop or shelf, attach the included rubber feet to the bottom at each corner of the device’s base. Ensure there is enough ventilation space between the device and the objects around it. For safe installation and operation, it is also recommended that you:

• Visually inspect the power cord to see that it is secured fully to the AC power connector.

• Make sure that there is proper heat dissipation and adequate ventilation around the switch.

• Do not place heavy objects on the switch.

To mount your D-LINK DGS-1100-24V2 in a standard 19-inch rack:

1. Attach the provided mounting brackets to the switch’s side panels (one on each side) and secure them with the screws provided.

2. Use the screws provided with the equipment rack to mount the switch into the rack.

Please be aware of the following safety instructions when installing:

A) Elevated Operating Ambient: If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment may be greater than room ambient. Therefore, consideration should be given to installing the equipment in an environment compatible with the maximum ambient temperature (Tma) specified by the manufacturer.

B) Reduced Air Flow: Installation of the equipment in a rack should be such that the amount of air flow required for safe operation of the equipment is not compromised.

C) Mechanical Loading: Mounting of the equipment in the rack should be such that a hazardous condition is not achieved due to uneven mechanical loading.

D) Circuit Overloading: Consideration should be given to the connection of the equipment to the supply circuit and the effect that overloading of the circuits might have on overcurrent protection and supply wiring. Appropriate consideration of equipment nameplate ratings should be used when addressing this concern.

E) Reliable Earthing: Reliable earthing of rack-mounted equipment should be maintained. Particular attention should be given to supply connections other than direct connections to the branch circuit (e.g. use of power strips).

You must ground your D-LINK DGS-1100-24V2 before powering it on. You will need the included ground screw and a grounding cable (not included).

Step 1: Verify that the system power is off.

Step 2: Use the ground cable to place the #8 terminal lug ring on top of the ground-screw opening on the rear of the switch.

Step 3: Insert the ground screw into the ground-screw opening.

Step 4: Using a screwdriver, tighten the ground screw to secure the ground cable to the switch.

Step 5: Attach the terminal lug ring at the other end of the grounding cable to an appropriate grounding stud or bolt on the rack where the switch is installed.

Step 6: Verify that the connections at the ground connector on the switch and the rack are securely attached.

To connect to the Web User Interface (Web UI) of your D-LINK DGS-1100-24V2, you will need a PC with an RJ-45 Ethernet connection and a standard Ethernet cable.

1. Connect the Ethernet cable to any of the ports on the front panel of the switch and to the Ethernet port on the PC.

2. Open a standard web browser on the PC.

3. Enter the switch’s default IP address, 10.90.90.90, into the address bar of the browser and press the Enter key. The default subnet mask is 255.255.255.0.

4. The user authentication window will open. By default, the username is “admin” and the password is also “admin“.

5. Click the Login button to access the Web Manager.

When you first log into the Web User Interface, the Smart Wizard will launch to guide you through the basic configuration.

Step 1 – System IP Information:

– Configure the IP address assignment method. You can choose ‘Static’ to manually enter an IP Address, Netmask, and Gateway, or choose ‘DHCP’ to obtain these settings from a DHCP server.

– Click ‘Next’ to continue.

Step 2 – Admin Password:

– Set a new password for the ‘admin’ account. Enter the new password in both the ‘Password’ and ‘Confirm Password’ fields.

– Click ‘Next’ to continue.

Step 3 – SNMP Settings:

– Choose to ‘Enable’ or ‘Disable’ the SNMP function for network management.

– Click the ‘Apply & Save’ button to accept the changes and proceed to the main Web UI.

You can tick the ‘Ignore the wizard next time’ option on any step to skip the Smart Wizard on subsequent logins.

You can configure system identification and IP settings through the web interface.

System Information:

1. Navigate to System > System Information Settings > System Information.

2. You can enter a System Name, System Location, and System Contact to help identify the switch on your network.

3. Click Apply to save the changes.

IPv4 Interface:

1. Navigate to System > System Information Settings > IPv4 Interface.

2. For Get IP From, select ‘DHCP’ to automatically obtain an IP address or ‘Static’ to manually configure it.

3. If ‘Static’ is selected, enter the IP Address, Mask (subnet mask), and Gateway for the switch.

4. Click Apply to save the changes.

IPv6 Interface:

1. Navigate to System > System Information Settings > IPv6 Interface.

2. Set the IPv6 State to ‘Enable’ or ‘Disable’.

3. If enabled, you can enter a Static IPv6 Address.

4. Click Apply to save the changes.

To configure the port settings on your D-LINK DGS-1100-24V2, navigate to System > Port Configuration > Port Settings. Here you can configure settings for a range of ports.

After making your changes, click the Apply button to save them.

Jumbo frames are Ethernet frames with more than 1,518 bytes of payload and can improve network performance. The D-LINK DGS-1100-24V2 supports jumbo frames up to a maximum size of 10240 bytes.

1. Navigate to System > Port Configuration > Jumbo Frame in the web interface.

2. For Frame State, select Enable to support Jumbo Frames on the switch.

3. Click the Apply button to save the changes.

Proper time configuration is important for accurate logging. You can set the time manually or synchronize with a time server using SNTP.

Manual Clock Settings:

1. Navigate to System > Time > Clock Settings.

2. Enter the current Time (HH:MM:SS) and Date (DD / MM / YYYY).

3. Click Apply.

Time Zone Settings:

1. Navigate to System > Time > Time Zone Settings.

2. Set your local Time Zone offset from UTC and configure Summer Time State (Daylight Savings) if applicable.

3. Click Apply.

SNTP (Simple Network Time Protocol) Settings:

1. Navigate to System > Time > SNTP Settings.

2. Set SNTP State to Enable.

3. In the SNTP Server Setting section, enter the IPv4 Address of the SNTP server you wish to use.

4. Click the Apply button to add the server.

To manage user accounts on your D-LINK DGS-1100-24V2, navigate to Management > User Account Settings.

In this window, you can change the password for the existing ‘admin’ account.

1. Select the ‘admin’ user from the drop-down list under User Name.

2. Enter the new password in the Password field.

3. Click the Apply button to save the changes.

Note: Only one user can be logged into the switch at any time.

To configure SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) for network monitoring and management:

Global Settings:

1. Go to Management > SNMP > SNMP Global Settings.

2. Set SNMP Global State to Enabled.

3. Under Trap Settings, you can enable traps for events like Authentication Failure, Port Link Up/Down, Coldstart, and Warmstart.

4. Click Apply.

Community Settings:

1. Go to Management > SNMP > SNMP Community Table Settings.

2. Select the Access Right (Read Only or Read Write).

3. Enter a Community Name (e.g., ‘public’). This acts as a password.

4. Click Apply to add the community string.

Host Settings:

1. Go to Management > SNMP > SNMP Host Table Settings.

2. Enter the Host IPv4 Address of the management station that will receive SNMP notifications (traps).

3. Select the User-based Security Model (SNMPv1 or SNMPv2c).

4. Enter the Community String that corresponds to the host.

5. Click Apply.

The Cable Diagnostics feature allows you to test the integrity of the copper cables connected to the switch.

1. Navigate to OAM > Cable Diagnostics in the web interface.

2. Select the port or range of ports you wish to test using the From Port / To Port fields.

3. Click the Test button.

The results will be displayed in the table, showing the Link Status, Test Result, and Cable Length (M).

Understanding the Test Results:

• OK: The cable is good for connection.

• Short in Cable: The wires of the RJ45 cable may be in contact somewhere.

• Open in Cable: The wires of the RJ45 cable may be broken, or the other end is disconnected.

• Cable Fault Distance (meters): Indicates the approximate distance from the switch port to the cable fault.

Note: The Cable Diagnostics feature is only supported on copper ports. The Power Saving feature must be disabled before running diagnostics.

To view traffic counters for each port, navigate to Monitoring > Statistics > Port Counters.

This page displays the following information for each port:

• TxOK: Number of packets transmitted successfully.

• RxOK: Number of packets received successfully.

• TxError: Number of transmitted packets resulting in an error.

• RxError: Number of received packets resulting in an error.

You can use the Refresh button to update the counters, Clear to reset counters for a specific port, or Clear All to reset counters for all ports.

Port mirroring allows you to copy traffic from one or more source ports to a single destination port for analysis, typically with a network sniffer.

1. Navigate to Monitoring > Mirror Settings.

2. Select a Destination port from the drop-down menu. This is the port where the mirrored traffic will be sent (where your monitoring device is connected).

3. For the Source, select the From Port and To Port range that you want to monitor.

4. For Frame Type, choose the type of traffic to mirror:

– Both: Mirrors both incoming (RX) and outgoing (TX) traffic.

– RX: Mirrors only incoming traffic.

– TX: Mirrors only outgoing traffic.

5. Click the Apply button to create the mirror session.

To configure the Green Ethernet features, navigate to Green > Power Saving.

The following options are available under the Power Saving Global Settings tab:

You can also create a time-based profile for power saving under Time Profile Settings. After making changes, click the respective Apply button for each section.

Additionally, you can configure Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) by navigating to Green > EEE. This feature reduces power consumption on a link when no packets are being sent. You can enable or disable this feature on a per-port basis.

To save the current running configuration to the start-up configuration, which prevents the loss of settings after a power failure or reboot:

1. Navigate to Save > Save Configuration in the web interface.

2. Click the Apply button.

The switch will save the current settings to its flash memory.

Your D-LINK DGS-1100-24V2 has two firmware images, but only one can be active at a time. You can only upgrade the inactive image. You can upgrade via a TFTP server or an HTTP upload from your PC.

Firmware Upgrade from HTTP:

1. Navigate to Tools > Firmware Upgrade & Backup > Firmware Upgrade from HTTP.

2. Click the Browse button to locate the firmware file on your local PC.

3. The Destination field will show which image (Image 1 or Image 2) will be upgraded.

4. Click the Upgrade button to begin the process.

Firmware Upgrade from TFTP:

1. Navigate to Tools > Firmware Upgrade & Backup > Firmware Upgrade from TFTP.

2. Enter the TFTP Server IP address.

3. Enter the Source File name and path of the firmware file on the TFTP server.

4. The Destination field will show which image will be upgraded.

5. Click the Upgrade button.

After upgrading, you must go to Tools > Firmware Information and click the Boot Up button next to the newly uploaded firmware image. Then, you must reboot the switch for the new firmware to become active.

Backing up the Configuration:

1. Navigate to Tools > Configuration Restore & Backup > Configuration Backup to HTTP.

2. Choose whether to include or exclude the username and password in the backup file.

3. Click the Backup button. Your browser will prompt you to save the configuration file to your PC.

Restoring the Configuration:

1. Navigate to Tools > Configuration Restore & Backup > Configuration Restore from HTTP.

2. Click the Browse button to locate the previously saved configuration file on your local PC.

3. Choose one of the following options:

– Effective immediately (running-config): The configuration will be loaded and applied immediately.

– Take effect after the next boot (startup-config): The configuration will be loaded after the switch has been rebooted.

4. Click the Restore button.

To reboot the switch using the web interface:

1. Navigate to Tools > Reboot System.

2. You will be asked if you want to save the settings. Select Yes to save any changes made during the current session before rebooting, or No to discard them.

3. Click the Reboot button to restart the switch.

The D-LINK DGS-1100-24V2 can send Trap Messages to an SNMP manager to notify of system events. Here are some common traps:

The System Log (Syslog) on your D-LINK DGS-1100-24V2 records various events. Understanding these messages can help with troubleshooting.