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QSW-M3212R

3. Verify that the computer recognizes the switch.

a. Open Qfinder Pro on the host computer. 

Note

To download Qfinder Pro, go to 

https://www.qnap.com/utilities

.

b. Locate the switch on the list.

Connecting the switch to a network

You can connect the switch to the local area network through the host port.

1. Power on the switch.

2. Connect the switch to your local area network using the host port.

3. Run Qfinder Pro on a computer that is connected to the same local area network. 

Note

To download Qfinder Pro, go to 

https://www.qnap.com/utilities

.

4. Locate the switch in the list and then double-click the name or IP address. 

The QSS login screen appears.

5. Enter your QSS login information.

QSW Managed Switches User Guide

Installation and Access   

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Summary of Contents for QSW-M3212R

Page 1: ...QSW Managed Switches QSW M3212R QSW M3216R User Guide Document Version 1 26 06 2023...

Page 2: ...Operations LEDs 15 Reset button 17 4 QSS About QSS 18 Getting started 18 Network management 18 Configuring port settings 18 Adding a VLAN 19 Adding a Link Aggregation Group LAG 19 Managing Rapid Spann...

Page 3: ...trademarks 36 GNU General Public License 37 CE notice 44 FCC notice 44 VCCI notice 45 BSMI notice 45 SJ T 11364 2006 45 EU Directive 2002 96 EC Waste Electronic and Electrical Equipment WEEE 46 EU RoH...

Page 4: ...nter for maintenance or replacement Any attempt to repair or perform maintenance procedures on the product by you or an unauthorized third party invalidates the warranty QNAP is not responsible for an...

Page 5: ...nit 100 240V 50 60 Hz Maximum power consumption 80W Sound level 28 dB A Fans System 2 x VAPO bearing fans Operating temperature 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Relative humidity Non condensing relative humi...

Page 6: ...Front panel QSW M3216R QSW M3212R No Component No Component 1 Reset button 4 10 GbE SFP ports 2 Management port 5 Console port 3 10 GbE RJ45 ports QSW Managed Switches User Guide Product Overview 5...

Page 7: ...10 Gigabit Ethernet LED 10 Gbps speed 2 Locator LED 6 10 Gigabit Ethernet LED 100M 1G 2 5G 5G speed 3 Management port speed LED 7 10 Gigabit SFP LED 10 Gbps speed 4 Management port activity LED 8 10...

Page 8: ...electrical outlet To avoid serious injuries a trained service technician must disconnect all PSU cords from the device before installing or replacing system components System Battery This product con...

Page 9: ...QSW Managed Switches User Guide Product Overview 8...

Page 10: ...environment that meets the requirements For details see Installation requirements 2 Power on the switch 3 Connect the switch to a computer or network For details see Connecting the switch to a compute...

Page 11: ...cable to the host port on the switch b Connect the network cable to a Gigabit network port on the computer c Optional Connect the switch to the NAS QSW M3216R QSW Managed Switches User Guide Installa...

Page 12: ...area network through the host port 1 Power on the switch 2 Connect the switch to your local area network using the host port 3 Run Qfinder Pro on a computer that is connected to the same local area n...

Page 13: ...tch using a browser You can access the switch using any computer on the network if you know its IP address and the login credentials of a valid user account QNAP switches support DHCP client configura...

Page 14: ...the first login 5 Click Login The QSS desktop appears Important After setting up the switch ensure that you change the IP address of the computer to the original configuration Accessing the switch us...

Page 15: ...ssword is 000A0B0C0001 Note You can find the device MAC address with Qfinder Pro or attached to a label on the device listed as MAC Note You are prompted to change the password after logging in for th...

Page 16: ...been reset The switch has been reset to factory default settings Flashes green The device is being initialized The firmware is being updated Important When updating the firmware do not remove the pow...

Page 17: ...twork Off There is no cable connected to the port Auto negotiation failed Link speed mismatch occurred Port link up failure The port is disabled in QSS A network loop was detected and loop protection...

Page 18: ...tion Result Basic system reset Press and hold the button for 5 seconds The following settings are reset to default System administrator password The default password is the device MAC address in upper...

Page 19: ...affic management via quality of service QoS and access control lists ACLs Dashboard The dashboard opens to the configuration section of the interface Click the drop down menu in the dashboard to view...

Page 20: ...Control Protocol LACP allows you to combine multiple switching ports into a single logical network interface This ensures increased throughput and provides redundancy In case of port failure traffic...

Page 21: ...he group settings Note When assigning a LAG to a VLAN QNAP recommends removing individual LAG port members from the VLAN and then adding the entire group to the VLAN as required If individual port mem...

Page 22: ...a significant drop in network performance Enabling loop protection allows you to disable the affected interface temporarily to avoid network degradation 1 Log in to QSS 2 Go to Configuration Loop Prot...

Page 23: ...Static MAC Address window opens 4 Configure the MAC address settings a Specify a VLAN ID b Specify a MAC address c Select a switching port 5 Click Save The Add Static MAC Address window closes QSS ad...

Page 24: ...ACL rule is a user created set of conditions that the switch uses to determine whether a data packet can pass through the network If the data packet matches an existing ACL rule the switch then uses t...

Page 25: ...pply the rule to all ports Permission Select one of the following Allow Deny 5 Click Save QSS adds the MAC address based ACL rule Configuring QoS settings Quality of service QoS enables the switch to...

Page 26: ...ity and queue 7 receives the highest priority By default CoS values 0 7 each map to the queue of the same number Therefore a data packet with CoS value 0 would be put in queue 0 and processed last aft...

Page 27: ...ction settings and time settings for the switch Changing the switch name 1 Log in to QSS 2 Go to System System Settings System Information 3 Click 4 Specify the switch name Requirements Length 1 32 ch...

Page 28: ...s the IP settings Updating the switch password 1 Log in to QSS 2 Go to System System Settings Password 3 Specify a new password Tip Click to make the password visible Setting User Action Current passw...

Page 29: ...to configure the DST settings Adjust the system clock manually Allows you to manually configure the starting time ending time and the offset settings 6 Click Save QSS updates the time settings Backin...

Page 30: ...000A0B0C0001 You can find the MAC address using Qfinder Pro It is also printed on a sticker on the device as MAC Resetting the switch to factory settings Resetting the switch deletes the data stored...

Page 31: ...itch information To view the hardware and system information of the switch go to System System Information The screen provides the following information Information Description Switch name Displays th...

Page 32: ...re updating the firmware For details see Backing up system settings Administrator privileges You must be a switch administrator or have admin privileges to update the firmware Stop switch operations Q...

Page 33: ...ing up all data on your device before updating the firmware For details see Backing up system settings Do not power off your device during the firmware update process Important Make sure you review Fi...

Page 34: ...ware image file 9 Log in to QSS 10 Go to System Firmware Update Firmware Update 11 Click Browse and then select the extracted firmware image file 12 Click Update System A confirmation message window a...

Page 35: ...the following resources Resource URL Documentation https docs qnap com Service Portal https service qnap com Downloads https download qnap com Community Forum https forum qnap com QSW Managed Switche...

Page 36: ...myQNAPcloud Link Qfinder Pro QNAP utility that lets you locate and access QNAP NAS devices in your local area network QSS QNAP switch management application QuNetSwitch QNAP switch management app tha...

Page 37: ...uential damages resulting from the use of the product its accompanying software or its documentation QNAP makes no warranty or representation expressed implied or statutory with respect to its product...

Page 38: ...ed You must make sure that they too receive or can get the source code And you must show them these terms so they know their rights Developers that use the GNU GPL protect your rights with two steps 1...

Page 39: ...normal form of packaging a Major Component but which is not part of that Major Component and b serves only to enable use of the work with that Major Component or to implement a Standard Interface for...

Page 40: ...ified Source Versions You may convey a work based on the Program or the modifications to produce it from the Program in the form of source code under the terms of section 4 provided that you also meet...

Page 41: ...ry need not be included in conveying the object code work A User Product is either 1 a consumer product which means any tangible personal property which is normally used for personal family or househo...

Page 42: ...s as different from the original version or d Limiting the use for publicity purposes of names of licensors or authors of the material or e Declining to grant rights under trademark law for use of som...

Page 43: ...reasonable efforts You may not impose any further restrictions on the exercise of the rights granted or affirmed under this License For example you may not impose a license fee royalty or other charge...

Page 44: ...ertinent obligations then as a consequence you may not convey it at all For example if you agree to terms that obligate you to collect a royalty for further conveying from those to whom you convey the...

Page 45: ...tation of liability provided above cannot be given local legal effect according to their terms reviewing courts shall apply local law that most closely approximates an absolute waiver of all civil lia...

Page 46: ...own expense Important Any modifications made to this device that are not approved by QNAP Systems Inc may void the authority granted to the user by the FCC to operate this equipment VCCI notice A VCC...

Page 47: ...disposal will help to conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment For more information about where you can drop off your waste...

Page 48: ...UKCA notice This device complies with the UKCA requirements for products sold in Great Britain QSW Managed Switches User Guide Notices 47...

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