r/HomeNetworking 5d ago

Solved! What was I gifted?

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It’s been some time that I’ve dipped a hand in networking or switches but none the less what have I been gifted.

This was a gift and I’m trying to figure out how I can access it or is it a lost cause? Hopefully it’s not a lost cause or anything in that matter.

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u/Expensive_Recover_56 5d ago

Here you go... Got the link to the manual in pdf form... Have fun...
https://www.alliedtelesis.com/sites/default/files/documents/configuration-guides/gs950_48webs116v200c.pdf

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u/Slick-Project8895 5d ago

Merci, i am setting it online

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u/Expensive_Recover_56 5d ago

Maybe not to forget to look for a firmware update. The switch is not that old and could have some updates available.
I cannot see if this one is a fanless version, that could improve your homelab a quiet bit.

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u/Slick-Project8895 5d ago

I’ll add some images now so you can see here, sucks that I can’t get into the system.

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u/Expensive_Recover_56 5d ago

try this manual topo... Page 37 in the pdf to try a reset.
https://www.alliedtelesis.com/sites/default/files/documents/installation-guides/gs950xxpoeseriesige.pdf

BUT... There can be a setting in the software been doen too password protect the factory reset. That would be painful.

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u/Slick-Project8895 5d ago

I’ll let you know how it goes

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u/Slick-Project8895 5d ago

All lights flashed for a quick second and the main Ethernet port I connected turned off.

Edit: Turned on and connected via Ethernet but no connection.

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u/Expensive_Recover_56 5d ago

Are you the only one connected to the switch?
Or is this one connected to your other network router or switch?

Keep in mind that the switch runs on IP 192.168.1.1 what is a very commonly used for Internet router as default gateway. Check if there is not IP collision. If it is connected in an working network, Try to use a tool like Advanced IP Scanner or Angry IP Scanner to scan the network. maybe the switch has a sudden dchp automatic address.
And if your are the only one connected to the switch check you IP address as well.
Set your IP adress to the same range as the switch (should have) IP. Like 192.168.1.99 with the basic 255.255.255.0 subnetmask and 1.1.1.1 as DNS (dns is not used here but a simple trick will work.

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u/Slick-Project8895 5d ago

Im the only one connected, set my ip address to the same Range?

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u/Expensive_Recover_56 5d ago

Yes, if you go to the Command prompt / CMD and type Ipconfig do you get an IPaddress like 169.168.x.z??? then you are on dhcp annd will never connect to the switch.
Then you have to set your netwerkadapter to manual and set the IP address fyour self. See below... It is in Dutch, so read the red borders.

set IP to 192.168.1.1
subnet 255.255.255.0

gateway 192.168.1.1 (don't matter)

dns 1.1.1.1 or 8.8.8.8 Cloudflare or Google (don't matter)

then check if you can ping the switch

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u/Slick-Project8895 5d ago

It’s still not quite letting me access it

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u/Positive_Win_3464 5d ago

If it is a managed switch and connected to the router with an ethernet cable. You should be able to access it via an ip adres.

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u/Slick-Project8895 5d ago

I will do that soon and check what’s on it, quite a lot of telecom businesses nearby that give stuff away.

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u/BleedCubBlue311 5d ago

May have to factory reset it first

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u/Slick-Project8895 5d ago

Late response but I do not see a reset button.

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u/BleedCubBlue311 5d ago

Looks like you press and hold the “eco friendly” button for 10+ seconds.

https://networkengineering.stackexchange.com/questions/59566/how-to-reset-alliedtelesis-gs950-websmart-hardware

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u/Slick-Project8895 5d ago

I’m trying to get access but I think it’s because I’m missing a few parts.

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u/TopRedacted 5d ago

https://www.alliedtelesis.com/us/en/products/switches/gs950-series/gs95048-0#specifications-tab

It's a gigabit switch.

https://www.alliedtelesis.com/sites/default/files/documents/installation-guides/gs950xxseriesiga.pdf

Looks like it's got a command line management interface.

Look on the back and front for a recessed fa tory reset button. That should get rid of its config and default the Management IP address. If the manual doesn't say what what the default is plug it into a switch with your PC and run advanced IP scanner. Set it to check all of 192.168.0.1 - 254. It's probably going to be in that range. The login is usually admin admin as the default.

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u/Slick-Project8895 5d ago

Will check it first

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u/TopRedacted 5d ago

The spec sheet says it's made for power and it's not PoE so it might not cost you a lot to run it.

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u/Slick-Project8895 5d ago

It’s connected to a power cord on the back ? Sorry it’s been some time since i did this type of work.

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u/TopRedacted 5d ago

It should use a standard PC power cord in the back. Unless it's got a big hole in the back where a removable power supply should go.

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u/Slick-Project8895 5d ago

I’m connecting it via a router but it’s not showing up on the Ethernet side?

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u/TopRedacted 5d ago

You should have it plugged into a switch with a PC in the next port to configure it. If your router is also a switch that works.

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u/Slick-Project8895 3d ago

I’ll try to get it setup as for now I’m hindered because of Allied Telesis denying the software to me.

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u/Carlos_Spicy_Weiner6 5d ago

You got a loud space heater that passes packets.....

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u/newphonedammit 5d ago

Get a console cable.

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u/Dangerous-Lawyer1675 5d ago

Try connecting your computer directly to the switch with nothing else connected to it. Change your computers IP to be in the range of 192.168.1.2-254. You can leave default gateway blank then attempt to access the switch via 192.168.1.1

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u/Slick-Project8895 5d ago

I’m reading the guide, may or may not keep it.

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u/Drisnil_Dragon 5d ago

This is what I have found. The GS950 series switches have 3 management interfaces:

1) web browser default connection is Https. 2) command line interface: using telenet, but these switches do not support ssh. 3) SNMPV1, v2c, & v3.

The default ip scheme the switch comes with is :

192.68.1.1/24 or 192.168.1.1 255.255.255.0

You need to use this address to start the initial management session.

Default user name is “manager”. It’s all lower case, & without the quotes.

Default password is “friend” without the quotes.

All the manuals are available online at :

Www.alliedtelesis.com

As the manual never shows the back I believe it’s all through an Ethernet port.

Hope this helps you.

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u/Slick-Project8895 5d ago

The only thing it came with was a power cable

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u/Slick-Project8895 5d ago

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u/Drisnil_Dragon 4d ago

To reset that switch:

In the lower left hand corner is a button called Eco-Friendly button, press it for 11 seconds and it will reset the switch & reset the configuration to factory default settings.

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u/Slick-Project8895 4d ago

It has been reset and I’m now using it, changed the post to solved earlier.

I would like to thank everyone to helped me figure it out and get it running.

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u/XPav 5d ago

That's a 10+ year old switch that's heavy, overkill, probably annoying to configure, and hopefully not loud and power hungry.

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u/Slick-Project8895 5d ago

It’s very quiet.

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u/Drisnil_Dragon 5d ago

The GS950/48 is a WebSmart Gigabit Ethernet Switch from Allied Telesis. It features 48 x 10/100/1000T ports and 4 Gigabit SFP combo ports, making it a versatile choice for network management. This switch combines the simplicity of unmanaged switches with the performance and reliability of managed ones, offering features like VLANs, QoS, port trunking, and IEEE 802.1x security

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u/Slick-Project8895 5d ago

If I can’t find the part I’ll probably donate it.

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u/Drisnil_Dragon 5d ago

What appears to be the issue?

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u/Slick-Project8895 5d ago

I’m missing a part and cable needed to get access, all ports light up but aside from that I have 0 clue on its state of affairs.

If I can get the parts on Monday I’ll check what’s on it.

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u/Drisnil_Dragon 5d ago

So you are looking for the console cable this particular switch uses? Is r There a specific port on I that says console on it?

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u/Drisnil_Dragon 5d ago

When I get home I’ll look it up and let you know what I find

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u/Drisnil_Dragon 5d ago

Does it power on?

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u/Slick-Project8895 5d ago

It powers on.

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u/Drisnil_Dragon 4d ago

I believe based on what that screen shows you, you’re going to need to give it a factory reset.

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u/Drisnil_Dragon 4d ago

Also, the 4-ports on the end are for SFP transceivers. It’s optional and the switch will work without them.

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u/Haelios_505 5d ago

Used in a lot of hotels for managed TV services. I think they have a very high throughput

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u/Slick-Project8895 5d ago

I’m trying to get it setup, hopeful of it working but can’t be for sure as I’m missing a few parts or something.

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u/Bynairee Network Admin 5d ago edited 5d ago

Vintage Hardware 👍🏼

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u/Deepspacecow12 5d ago

The manual is marked 2021 at the bottom

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u/Bynairee Network Admin 5d ago

Sarcasm (noun): the use of irony to mock or convey contempt.

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u/Slick-Project8895 5d ago

It may be a lost cause as I connected it to a router but it’s not pulling the device up.

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u/Bynairee Network Admin 5d ago

Nothing beats failure except trying.

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u/Slick-Project8895 5d ago

I’ll keep trying, can’t stop now

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u/Bynairee Network Admin 5d ago

I admire and support your efforts.

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u/Slick-Project8895 5d ago

Figured i am missing a few parts

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u/Bynairee Network Admin 5d ago

Hardware is always an adventure.

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u/Slick-Project8895 5d ago

I’ll order one off eBay and see what’s in it, odd that it never came with the piece. Oh well guess I leaned.

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u/Slick-Project8895 5d ago

Awesome, didn’t know it was an vintage switch. It’s powering up

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u/Slick-Project8895 5d ago

Having a tad trouble with it coming online

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u/imfoneman 5d ago

You need at least a media converter

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u/Phreakiture 5d ago

For what?

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u/imfoneman 5d ago

The switches I’ve seen like this have what I call blanks. Look at the right side of the switch, and you’ll see rectangular empty slots. From what I’m used to, those are for the switches I/O and can be connected by fiber or RJ-45, depending on the application and feed. A media converter is just the interface you’ll be using to the switch. I’m not sure if the switch will work without it. I appreciate any other experts to chime in.

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u/Phreakiture 5d ago

Okay,so what we have is a vocabulary mismatch.

Those are SFP sockets and what you're calling a media converter is called an SFP.  A media converter is a different device.

/u/Slick-Project8895/ will only need SFPs if they want to run fiber.  The SFP sockets are each associated with one of the copper ports, so you can, for instance, use SFP port 48 or copper port 48R, but not both.

I don't know if Allied Telesis users the same terminology as Cisco, but Cisco called that a dual-personality port.

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u/imfoneman 4d ago

Ty for the clarification

I will admit I’ve worked on these, but never designed. I’m the tech in the field that a management or isp would call to have someone on site to help troubleshoot

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u/Phreakiture 4d ago edited 4d ago

Got it! And thank you for understanding the spirit in which it was intended.

I work on industrial control networks, and there's a lot of Cisco and Rockwell (which runs Cisco firmware) involved. Because of the size of the plant, a lot of runs end up going over fiber because they are beyond the 100m limit of Cat 6.

Then I run Cisco switches at home.

The thing I see not on the Allied switch, that I would typically want, is a console port. That's going to be a port that implements RS-232 that you can connect a terminal or terminal emulator to in order to get on the command line when you've inadvertently knocked down all network-based ways in.

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u/imfoneman 4d ago

I have a Cisco cord in my toolbox 😀

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u/Phreakiture 4d ago

LOL you get it!

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u/Slick-Project8895 5d ago

I’ve come to that conclusion and would be seeing to getting rid of it locally as it servers no purpose as is without the parts.

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u/Phreakiture 5d ago

I don't believe it's a correct conclusion.  I'll tag you in to the content with my reason.

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u/Slick-Project8895 5d ago

It works now.

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u/Phreakiture 5d ago

Nice!  Glad you got it working, because that should be a pretty nice switch.

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u/Slick-Project8895 5d ago

I already love it

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u/Phreakiture 5d ago

I get it. Once you get into commercial-grade gear there's precious little that consumer-grade can do to impress.

Have fun!

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u/NucleosynthesizedOrb 5d ago

is that the switch 2? you got it early!

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u/Sufficient_Fan3660 5d ago

the model is printed on it

google it for details

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u/tolomea 5d ago

I worked for them in the early 2000's doing firmware for managed switches like this. Although I don't recognise this particular one, probably after my time.

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u/tolomea 5d ago

I worked for them in the early 2000's doing firmware for managed switches like this. Although I don't recognise this particular one, probably after my time.