Setup of Netgear switch (ProSafe GSM7224)  [Initial draft : 7-Dec-2010]

There are two procedures for setting up the NetGear 24 port switch: The first is using a serial connection to set the network parameters, and the second is with a network connection to setup the Multicast mode.



Serial procedure:
Connect to the serial port on the switch with a serial cable (and null modem).  Use Hyperterm with port settings as follows: 9600,8,N,1.

Power up switch and wait for bootup.

Note: Commands to type in this document are enclosed in single quotes.  The quotes are not to be typed as part of the command; they are used here to set the actual characters typed apart from prompts or description.

When the unit has booted up, login promps will be displayed:

User: 'admin'
Password: [none]

Once logged in, type 'enable' [this enables super-user or administrator mode].

Navigation tips:
Typing ? will display the list of commands.  Choosing a command and typing it followed by a ? will disply the list of sub-commands/options for that command.  For example:
'?' - displays list of commands (including 'network' for example)
'network ?' - displays list of 'network' sub-commands (including 'protocol' for example)
'network protocol ?' - displays list of 'network protocol' sub-commands etc...


Type 'network protocol none'  [this disables the DHCP protocol].

Type 'network protocol parms x y z' where x is the IP address, y is the Netmask, and z is the Gateway.  For example, the MBA is as follows:
'network protocol parms 134.89.45.26 255.255.255.0 134.89.45.1'

Type 'show network' and check to be sure that the above settings are entered.

Type 'save' and wait for the notice that it was saved.

Remove power from the switch to power it down, and then re-apply power and wait for the switch to bootup.

Login as above and then again type 'show network' to confirm that the settings that were entered have remained through a power cycle.  ('Enable' is not required to view the network settings.)

Type 'logout' and close the terminal program.  Disconnect the serial cable.



Network procedure:
Connect computer's network cable directly to switch.  Change computer's TCP/IP network settings to 134.89.45.200 255.255.255.0 to connect to the switch network, and not the MBARI network.

Open Internet Explorer and go to URL http://134.89.45.26 [for this example].

In Username box enter 'admin'
Leave password box blank

The "home" page will be displayed.
Enter the name of switch (ie. 'MBA_Switch').
Enter the location of switch (ie. MBA).
Click "Apply" in bottom right of screen.

Select the "Switching" tab and "Multicast" sub-tab.
Select "IGMP Snooping" from the left sidebar.
Click "Enable" radio button next to "Admin Mode".
Click "Apply" in bottom right of screen.

Select "Interface Configuration" in left sidebar.
Note:  All ports are to be set the same, so changes will be made in the top header row only.
Select all ports (top left check-box in header row) and set columns to following settings:
Admin Mode : Enable
Group Membership Interval : 260
Max Response Time : 10
Present Expiration Time : 0
Fast Leave Admin Mode : Enable
Click "Apply" in bottom right of screen.

Select "Maintenance" tab and click box to save and then click "Apply" in bottom right of screen.

Again cycle power to the switch, and check that all settings are still correct.