Xike switches support link aggregation to combine multiple physical ports into a single logical interface, improving bandwidth and network reliability.

Overview of Link Aggregation

Link aggregation allows multiple physical ports on a Xike switch to function as a single logical interface. This provides bandwidth superposition, redundancy, and load balancing, which is particularly useful for high-traffic environments or when connecting to NAS devices or servers . Xike switches, such as the SKS3200-8E2X, support both static and dynamic aggregation modes and can be managed via web interface or mobile app .

Configuring Aggregation Groups

1. Access the Switch Management Interface
   • Open the web interface using the switch's IP address (default is often 192.168.10.12) and log in with the default credentials (username: admin, password: empty), .
   • Ensure your computer is on the same network segment as the switch.
2. Select Aggregation ID and Ports
   • Navigate to the Port Management → Aggregation Members section .
   • Choose an aggregation ID and select the physical ports to include in the group. A check mark will indicate the selected ports.
   • Click Apply to save the configuration.
3. Choose Aggregation Mode
   • Static (Balanced XOR): Manually configured, suitable for environments where both ends support static aggregation .
   • Dynamic (IEEE 802.3ad / LACP): Automatically negotiates aggregation with compatible devices, providing redundancy and load balancing .
   • Adaptive Load Balancing: Useful when the connected device does not support link aggregation; the switch balances traffic automatically .

Traffic Distribution Settings

Xike switches allow you to define how traffic is distributed across aggregated links :

• src-mac: Based on source MAC address
• dst-mac: Based on destination MAC address
• src-dst-mac: Combination of source and destination MAC
• src-ip: Based on source IP address
• dst-ip: Based on destination IP address
• src-dst-ip: Combination of source and destination IP addresses Choose the distribution type depending on your network topology and whether the switch is behind a router, to ensure proper load balancing.

Best Practices

• Ensure all ports in the aggregation group have the same speed and duplex settings.
• Avoid including ports with port security enabled in an active aggregation group .
• Save the configuration to persistent memory to prevent loss after a reboot .
• Test the aggregation by transferring traffic to verify load balancing and redundancy.

Management Options

Xike switches can be managed via:

• Web interface: Standard browser-based configuration .
• SwitchPilot / Xike Manager: Modern, open-source web management interface for easier VLAN and aggregation management .
• Mobile App: For SKS series switches, allowing remote configuration and monitoring . By following these steps, you can effectively configure broadband aggregation on Xike switches, maximizing network throughput and reliability.