Pakedge Device & Software S8Mpdp Quick Start Manual

Manual is about: Enterprise-Class, 8-Port PoE Powered Priority Switch

Summary of S8Mpdp

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    S8mpdp quick start guide pakedgedevice&software inc. Quick start guide s8mpdp enterprise-class, 8-port poe powered priority switch.

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    2 s8mpdp quick start guide table of contents introduction ...................................................................................................................................................... 3 quick switch overview ......................................................................

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    3 s8mpdp quick start guide introduction this guide has been written to allow you to get up and running quickly with the s8mpdp pakedge priority switch keeping a few assumptions in mind: a. You have a working knowledge of networking hardware configuration b. You have a working knowledge of pc operati...

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    4 s8mpdp quick start guide the rear panel ( figure 2 ) is where the ports and other equipment connections are located. Table 3 describes each port and its function. Figure 2: rear panel of the s8mpdp name explanation dc connector 12v/1a 8 10/100/1000m ports implement 10/100/1000m ethernet signal tra...

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    5 s8mpdp quick start guide the following illustrates the priority configuration on the s8mpdp. The s8mpdp ensures quality of service (qos) by prioritizing traffic by port. Port 1 will be used as an uplink port devices connected to ports 2-3 will have high priority devices connected to ports 4-5 will...

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    6 s8mpdp quick start guide preparing to install the switch tools required: pc or laptop with ethernet interface (an integrated db-9 port or usb to serial adapter may be necessary if you would like to use the console interface) ethernet cable (rj45 cable) phillips screwdriver (if using rack-mount bra...

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    7 s8mpdp quick start guide b. Physically mount the s8mpdp switch near the power and network connections (i.E. Backbone switch, firewall/router or behind a tv) 2. Connect the s8mpdp to a power source 3. Connect your computer to any of the available ports on the s8mpdp. 4. Configure the switch to an i...

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    8 s8mpdp quick start guide configuration there are two ways to complete the initial configuration of the s8mpdp switch: using the standard ip address and a web browser using a console cable and a terminal emulation program such as putty or hyperterminal. Configuring the switch using the web interfac...

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    9 s8mpdp quick start guide 2. Select internet protocol version 4 (tcp/ipv4) and click properties. The internet protocol (tcp/ip) dialog appears where you can configure the tcp/ip settings of your pc. Figure 4: tcp/ip properties 3. Select “use the following ip address” and manually type in the ip add...

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    10 s8mpdp quick start guide 8. In the web administration portal, you will be able to configure, update and reset the s8mpd. Figure 5: s8mpdp web interface please note: once you have logged in, you may use the web interface ( figure 5 ) to configure the switch and customize it for your environment. Y...

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    11 s8mpdp quick start guide qos configuration the s8mpdp is preconfigured with qos out of the box but you can alter the qos configuration to the needs of your network. To adjust the qos settings you will need to log into the gui using the steps mentioned earlier. Navigate to configuration->quality o...

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    12 s8mpdp quick start guide qos configuration continued once you have telnet'd into the switch you will be able to run the commands to set the priority of the ports. The switch uses four classes of high, med, normal, and low for the port priorities. To set a port to a class you will run the command ...

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    13 s8mpdp quick start guide resetting the ip address from terminal configuring the switch using the console cable method is more involved. However, this method is helpful if the ethernet interfaces are not functioning properly or the incorrect ip address was accidentally set on the switch rendering ...

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    14 s8mpdp quick start guide troubleshooting & support if you are unable to get the s8mpdp switch functional using this guide, you can refer to the full manual on our website or contact our technical support department for help. They are available monday through friday from 6:00 am to 6:00pm pst. Con...