GS-1524 / GS-1548 Web Managed GbE Switch User's Guide Version 1.12 8/2007 Edition 1 www.zyxel.com About This User's Guide About This User's Guide Intended Audience This manual is intended for people who want to configure the Switch using the web configurator. You should have at least a basic knowledge of TCP/IP networking concepts and topology. Related Documentation · Quick Start Guide The Quick Start Guide is designed to help you get up and running right away. It contains information on setting up your hardware connections. · Web Configurator Online Help Embedded web help for descriptions of individual screens and supplementary information. It is recommended you use the web configurator to configure the Switch. · Supporting Disk Refer to the included CD for support documents. · ZyXEL Web Site Please refer to www.zyxel.com for additional support documentation and product certifications. User Guide Feedback Help us help you. Send all User Guide-related comments, questions or suggestions for improvement to the following address, or use e-mail instead. Thank you! The Technical Writing Team, ZyXEL Communications Corp., 6 Innovation Road II, Science-Based Industrial Park, Hsinchu, 300, Taiwan. E-mail: techwriters@zyxel.com.tw GS-1524/GS-1548 User's Guide 3 Document Conventions Document Conventions Warnings and Notes These are how warnings and notes are shown in this User's Guide. Warnings tell you about things that could harm you or your device. Notes tell you other important information (for example, other things you may need to configure or helpful tips) or recommendations. Syntax Conventions · The GS-1524 / GS-1548 may be referred to as the "Switch", the "device", or the "system" in this User's Guide. · Product labels, screen names, field labels and field choices are all in bold font. · A key stroke is denoted by square brackets and uppercase text, for example, [ENTER] means the "enter" or "return" key on your keyboard. · "Enter" means for you to type one or more characters and then press the [ENTER] key. "Select" or "choose" means for you to use one of the predefined choices. · A right angle bracket ( > ) within a screen name denotes a mouse click. For example, Maintenance > Log > Log Setting means you first click Maintenance in the navigation panel, then the Log sub menu and finally the Log Setting tab to get to that screen. · Units of measurement may denote the "metric" value or the "scientific" value. For example, "k" for kilo may denote "1000" or "1024", "M" for mega may denote "1000000" or "1048576" and so on. · "e.g.," is a shorthand for "for instance", and "i.e.," means "that is" or "in other words". 4 GS-1524/GS-1548 User's Guide Document Conventions Icons Used in Figures Figures in this User's Guide may use the following generic icons. The Switch icon is not an exact representation of your device. The Switch Computer Notebook computer Server DSLAM Firewall Telephone Switch Router GS-1524/GS-1548 User's Guide 5 Safety Warnings Safety Warnings For your safety, be sure to read and follow all warning notices and instructions. · Do NOT use this product near water, for example, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool. · Do NOT expose your device to dampness, dust or corrosive liquids. · Do NOT store things on the device. · Do NOT install, use, or service this device during a thunderstorm. There is a remote risk of electric shock from lightning. · Connect ONLY suitable accessories to the device. · Do NOT open the device or unit. Opening or removing covers can expose you to dangerous high voltage points or other risks. ONLY qualified service personnel should service or disassemble this device. Please contact your vendor for further information. · Make sure to connect the cables to the correct ports. · Place connecting cables carefully so that no one will step on them or stumble over them. · Always disconnect all cables from this device before servicing or disassembling. · Use ONLY an appropriate power adaptor or cord for your device. · Connect the power adaptor or cord to the right supply voltage (for example, 110V AC in North America or 230V AC in Europe). · Do NOT allow anything to rest on the power adaptor or cord and do NOT place the product where anyone can walk on the power adaptor or cord. · Do NOT use the device if the power adaptor or cord is damaged as it might cause electrocution. · If the power adaptor or cord is damaged, remove it from the power outlet. · Do NOT attempt to repair the power adaptor or cord. Contact your local vendor to order a new one. · Do not use the device outside, and make sure all the connections are indoors. There is a remote risk of electric shock from lightning. · Do NOT obstruct the device ventilation slots, as insufficient airflow may harm your device. This product is recyclable. Dispose of it properly. 6 GS-1524/GS-1548 User's Guide Safety Warnings GS-1524/GS-1548 User's Guide 7 Safety Warnings 8 GS-1524/GS-1548 User's Guide Contents Overview Contents Overview Introduction and Hardware Overview .................................................................................. 25 Getting to Know Your Switch ..................................................................................................... 27 Hardware Installation and Connection ....................................................................................... 31 Hardware Overview ................................................................................................................... 35 Basic & Advanced Settings .................................................................................................. 41 The Web Configurator ............................................................................................................... 43 System ....................................................................................................................................... 49 Port Settings .............................................................................................................................. 55 System and Port Statistics ......................................................................................................... 57 VLAN ......................................................................................................................................... 61 Trunking ..................................................................................................................................... 65 Mirroring .................................................................................................................................... 67 QoS ........................................................................................................................................... 69 Port Rate Limit and Storm Control ............................................................................................. 79 Layer 2 (L2) Management ......................................................................................................... 83 Cable Diagnostics ...................................................................................................................... 87 Auto Denial of Service (DoS) ..................................................................................................... 89 Auto VoIP ................................................................................................................................... 93 Management and Troubleshooting ..................................................................................... 95 Event Logging ............................................................................................................................ 97 SNMP ...................................................................................................................................... 105 RMON-Lite ................................................................................................................................119 Dynamic ARP .......................................................................................................................... 135 Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................................... 139 Product Specifications ............................................................................................................. 143 Appendices and Index ......................................................................................................... 147 GS-1524/GS-1548 User's Guide 9 Contents Overview 10 GS-1524/GS-1548 User's Guide Table of Contents Table of Contents About This User's Guide .......................................................................................................... 3 Document Conventions............................................................................................................ 4 Safety Warnings........................................................................................................................ 6 Contents Overview ................................................................................................................... 9 Table of Contents.................................................................................................................... 11 List of Figures ......................................................................................................................... 17 List of Tables........................................................................................................................... 21 Part I: Introduction and Hardware Overview ....................................... 25 Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your Switch................................................................................................. 27 1.1 Introduction .......................................................................................................................... 27 1.1.1 Backbone Application ................................................................................................. 27 1.1.2 Bridging Example ....................................................................................................... 28 1.1.3 High Performance Switching Example ....................................................................... 28 1.1.4 IEEE 802.1Q VLAN Application Examples ................................................................ 29 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation and Connection ................................................................................. 31 2.1 Freestanding Installation ..................................................................................................... 31 2.2 Mounting the Switch on a Rack .......................................................................................... 32 2.2.1 Rack-mounted Installation Requirements .................................................................. 32 2.2.2 Attaching the Mounting Brackets to the Switch .......................................................... 32 2.2.3 Mounting the Switch on a Rack .................................................................................. 33 Chapter 3 Hardware Overview................................................................................................................. 35 3.1 Front Panel ........................................................................................................................ 35 3.1.1 Ethernet Ports ............................................................................................................ 36 3.1.2 Mini-GBIC Slots ......................................................................................................... 36 3.2 LEDs ................................................................................................................................ 38 3.3 Rear Panel ........................................................................................................................... 38 GS-1524/GS-1548 User's Guide 11 Table of Contents 3.3.1 Power Connector ....................................................................................................... 39 3.4 The RESET Button .............................................................................................................. 39 Part II: Basic & Advanced Settings ...................................................... 41 Chapter 4 The Web Configurator ............................................................................................................ 43 4.1 Introduction .......................................................................................................................... 43 4.2 System Login .................................................................................................................... 43 ................ ...