No additional service charges or licenses are required to enable the AVB feature-set.
Luminex switches require firmware version 1.1.0 or later to enable
AVB. Before continuing with the next steps, please verify the
swtich firmware version and update if necessary. The latest firmware
image is available from the Luminex website.
As of GigaCore Firmware 1.3.x, the following limitations apply when enabling AVB:
In order to perform firmware updates, or applying specific
configuration changes such as enabling AVB support, the switch must be
accessed via web-interface. Every unit comes with a default IP address
printed on the back of the unit. For devices equipped with a front panel
display, the management IP addressed is displayed through the front
panel menu.
The default ip range is 192.168.xxx.xxx and subnet mask is 255.255.0.0.
Set the local computer's NIC to an IP address within the same subnet as
the switch management IP. If connected successfully, the web browser
should present a user login prompt.
The default username is "admin" while the password field is left blank.
Follow the steps to update the firmware if a version older than 1.3.0 is running. The latest firmware image is available from the Luminex website.
Use this process to enable the AVB protocols on the switch. Observe the mentioned limitations when the AVB protocol is enabled.
In the "Status" section, you will be able to see an AVB icon in the "Feature" column next to each AVB capable port.
Note that ISL ports will also show as AVB capable as soon as at least one group has AVB enabled.