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QSS is a centralized management tool for your managed QNAP switch devices. QSS User Guide About QSS 2
Method Description Requirements Web browser You can access the switch using any computer on the same network if you have the following information: • Switch…
Computer that is connected to the same network as the switch • Web browser Qfinder Pro Qfinder Pro is a desktop utility that enables you to locate and access…
1. Install Qfinder Pro on a computer that is connected to the same network as the switch. Tip To download Qfinder Pro, go to https://www.qnap.com/en/utilities.…
1. Log in to the switch as an administrator. The default administrator account is admin. For details, see Switch Access. 2. Configure the system IP settings.…
The MAC History screen displays information about devices connected to the switch. This screen provides access to all the connected devices and access to…
1. Go to Devices > MAC History . 2. Click Scan. QSS scans for connected devices
1. Go to Devices > MAC History . 2. Identify a previously connected device. 3. Click . The Send WoL Command window opens. 4. Select a WoL configuration.…
1. Go to Devices > MAC History . 2. Click Clear. A dialog box opens. 3. Click Clear. QSS clears the MAC address history. QSS User Guide Client Device…
This section describes how to use the QSS network settings to configure the switch. Basic network configuration of the switch includes port management, VLAN…
1. Go to Configuration > Ports > Port Configuration . 2. Identify a port. 3. Configure the settings. Setting Description State Controls the status of the port…
Power over Ethernet (PoE) systems pass electric power along Ethernet cables, and allow a single cable to provide both a data connection and electric power to…
A virtual LAN (VLAN) groups multiple network devices together and limits the broadcast domain. Members of the VLAN are isolated and network traffic is only…
Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP) allows you to combine multiple network adapters into a single logical network interface. This ensures high port…
The Traffic section of QSS provides port traffic configuration options. The MAC Address Table page gives access to unicast traffic configuration options by…
An Access Control List (ACL) controls access to specific network objects by limiting which IP address or MAC address can connect. The Security page displays…
The Internet Group Management Protocol (IGMP) manages membership to IP multicast groups. IGMP is used by IP hosts and adjacent multicast routers to establish…
Quality of service (QoS) improves network traffic shaping by classifying and prioritizing different network devices and packets. 1. Go to Configuration > QoS .…
Port mirroring monitors network traffic and forwards a copy of a packet from one network switch port to another. 1. Go to Configuration > Port Mirroring . 2.…
The Link Layer Discovery Protocol (LLDP) uses periodic broadcasts to advertise device information over the network and discover neighboring devices. LLDP is a…
A loop occurs when data packets are continually forwarded between ports. If a loop is detected, loop protection can disable the interface. 1. Go to…
1. Go to Configuration. 2. Identify a network setting. Note Deleting network settings is applicable only to ACL rules, link aggregation, static MAC addresses…
You can monitor the following network settings in the Configuration section of QSS. These settings can be used to monitor and diagnose switch operations. QSS…
The QSS System Management section provides device configuration and firmware update configuration options
This screen contains system configuration options such as system information, IP information, password settings, time settings, and backup and restore settings…
QNAP recommends keeping your device firmware up to date. This ensures that your device can benefit from new QSS software features, security updates…