Quick Install Guide

I2BP-CU3

800-0191-002 Rev. B 02/14

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Contents

iBypass 2 Switch Content 4

iBypass 2 Switch Overview 5

Rack Mount iBypass 2 Switch 6

Connect Power 7

Initial Configuration 8

Connect the Management Port 11

Connect the Network Ports 12

Connect the Monitor Ports 13

Access the Web UI 14

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iBypass 2 Switch Content

This guide provides the initial steps to set up and configure the Net Optics iBypass 2
Switch. The iBypass switch comes with the following components:

• iBypass 2 Switch Appliance

• Four (4) 3-meter RJ45 CAT5e 4-Pair (Purple), shielded cables
• 3-meter RJ45 CAT5e 4-Pair (green), crossover, shielded cable
• 3-meter serial cable
• Five (5) ferrite sleeves
• Two External Power Supplies
• iBypass 2 Switch Quick Install Guide (this document)
• iBypass 2 Switch User Guide (on CD)
• End user license agreement
• Extended Warranty (if purchased)

Contact Net Optics Technical Assurance Center if any component is missing or

damaged. Contact details are at the back of this guide.

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iBypass 2 Switch Overview
RJ45 monitor ports (2), RJ45 network ports (2), 2 X 16 character display, reset button
and system LEDs

Network Monitor Port Speed LED

2x16 Character Display Bypass LEDs
Ports Ports Decals

Alarm LEDs Reset button Link & Activity

Power LEDs LED Decals

Figure 1. Front View

RJ45 management port, DB9 console port, cooling fans (2) and power supplies

Figure 2. Rear View

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Step 1
Rack Mount iBypass 2 Switch
Install the iBypass 2 Switch into a standard 19-inch equipment rack. The switch is
designed to occupy one rack unit. Do the following to install the iBypass 2 Switch into
an equipment rack:

1. Carefully unpack the shipping contents and verify you have all of the
components. Refer to “iBypass 2 Switch Content” on page 4.
2. Attach the Rack Mount Panel to the rack using the supplied screws.
3. Slide the iBypass 2 Switch into an open slot on the Rack Mount Panel.
4. Tight fasten the iBypass 2 into the rack with the thumbscrews.
Switch Default Settings
The iBypass 2 Switch ships with the following default system settings:

Management Port IP: 10.60.4.180 Threshold Ports A & 1: 80%

Management Port Netmask: 255.0.0.0 Threshold Port B & 2: 80%
Management Port Gateway: 10.0.0.1 Username: admin
Port Speed (A, B, 1, and 2): Auto Password: netoptics

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Step 2
Connect Power
1. Connect the included power cord to one of the power connectors on the back
of the unit. Connect the other end to a power source.
2. For redundancy, connect a second power cord to the second connector.
Connect the other end to a different power source.
3. Verify that the power LEDs illuminate on the front panel. If one power supply is
connected, then the top LED illuminates. If two power supplies are connected,
then both LEDs illuminate. If neither LED illuminates, then there is no power.
4. You can ground the switch to the rack by connecting a ground wire with a ring
lug to any ground connection on the rear of the switch. Terminate the other end
of the ground wire to the rack ground bus bar.

Management RS232 12V OUTPUT PIN ASSIGNMENT

Port 5 Amp max. +

1 2

Figure 3. Power Connections

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Step 2
Initial Configuration
The iBypass 2 switch is initially configured with default values, including a default
management IP address of 10.60.4.180. However, you must change the management
address in order to access the iBypass switch remotely. Use a console connection and
a direct CLI connection to change the management IP address.

Connect to the Console Port

Connect the console port to a PC and log into the CLI.

1. Connect a PC with terminal emulation software such as TeraTerm or PuTTy to

the serial console port located on the back of the iBypass 2 switch with the
supplied RS232 DB9 cable.

Figure 4. Console Connection

2. From the PC or terminal server, launch terminal emulation software.
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 3. Set the communication parameters to the following:
• 115,200 baud
• 8 data bits
• No parity
• 1 stop bit
• No Flow Control
4. At the login prompt, enter admin as the username and netoptics as the
password.

Configure the Management IP Address

Do the following to configure the management IP address of the iBypass 2 switch:

1. Assign an IP address within your local network using the set network IP
address command. For example:
Net Optics > set network IP address 10.0.0.1
Set Static network mode: Done - Changes will be applied
only after reboot!
2. Configure the network gateway address using the set network gateway
command. For example:
Net Optics > set network gateway 10.10.2.12
Set Static network mode: Done - Changes will be applied
only after reboot!

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3. Configure a subnet mask for the network using the set network netmask
command. For example:
Net Optics > set network netmask 255.0.0.0
Set Static network mode: Done - Changes will be applied
only after reboot!
4. Reboot the iBypass switch to apply your changes. For example:
Net Optics > reboot host

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Step 3
Connect the Management Port
Connect the management port to a network device (that is, switch or router) using the
supplied Ethernet cable. This connection enables you to log into the iBypass switch
remotely.

To network switch or hub

Figure 5. Figure 5 - Management Connection

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Step 4
Connect the Network Ports
Use the supplied Ethernet cable to connect the network ports to a network device
(such as a switch or router) in order to monitor network traffic.

1. Connect Network Port A to the network device with one of the supplied
Ethernet cables.
2. Connect Network Port B to the same network device with another supplied
Ethernet cable.
3. Verify that the ports are in-line between the devices and that the link LEDs
(located on each port) are flashing. This ensures that traffic is passing through
the iBypass 2 switch.

Network port A to Network port B to

a network switch a network switch
or router or router

Figure 6. Connect to Network

Note: Net Optics recommends using the ferrite sleeves (included) when connecting
the iBypass 2 Switch to network switches or routers.
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Step 5
Connect the Monitor Ports
Connect these ports to monitor tools, such as an intrusion detection system (IDS), so
that you can monitor traffic passing through the Network ports.

1. Connect monitor port 1 to a monitoring tool using one of the supplied Ethernet
cables.
2. Connect monitor port 2 to the same monitoring tool using one of the supplied
Ethernet cables.
3. Verify that the monitoring tool is receiving traffic from the iBypass switch.

Monitor port 1

Monitor port 2

Figure 7. Connect Monitoring Port

Note: Net Optics recommends using the ferrite sleeves (included) when connecting
the iBypass 2 Switch to network switches or routers.

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Step 6
Access the Web UI
The browser-based Web UI provides access to the iBypass 2 switch to view status
and set configuration values. There are three default user accounts that are shipped
with the system: admin, operator and user. Each of these accounts initially has the
password, netoptics. It is up to the system administrators to change the passwords.
To maintain security, log into the system and change the passwords to those three
default accounts. The default accounts cannot be deleted.

1. Open a Web browser on your computer.

2. Enter the IP address assigned to the iBypass 2 switch in the URL field with
https://.

Figure 8. Login Page

3. Enter the default user name (admin).

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4. Enter the default password (netoptics).
5. Click the Log In button.

The Home page displays the front panel of the box.

Figure 9. Home Page

6. For security, change the password of the admin user. The default admin user
cannot be deleted. Make these changes through the Admin page.

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If you have questions while your product is under warranty or you are enrolled
in a support plan, please contact the Net Optics Technical Assurance Center
(TAC) via email at support@netoptics.com or by calling +1.408.737.7777,
Monday through Friday, between the following hours in your region:

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You can also find more information on our website at www.netoptics.com.

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