Zyxel GS1200-8HP Service Manual
GS1200 Series
Web Managed GbE PoE Switch
Version 1
Edition 1, 6/2016
User’s Guide
Default Login Details
LAN IP Address http://192.168.1.3
Password 1234
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Copyright © 2016 ZyXEL Communications Corporation
IMPORTANT!
READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE.
KEEP THIS GUIDE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
This is a User’s Guide for a series of products. Not all products support all firmware features.
Screenshots and graphics in this book may differ slightly from your product due to differences in
your product firmware or your computer operating system. Every effort has been made to ensure
that the information in this manual is accurate.
Related Documentation
•Quick Start Guide
The Quick Start Guide shows how to connect the Switch and access the Web Configurator.
•More Information
Go to support.zyxel.com to find other information on the Switch.
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Contents Overview
Contents Overview
User’s Guide .........................................................................................................................................7
Getting to Know Your Switch .....................................................................................................................8
Hardware Installation .............................................................................................................................. 11
Hardware Panels .....................................................................................................................................12
The Web Configurator .............................................................................................................................14
Initial Setup Example .............................................................................................................................. 18
Technical Reference .......................................................................................................................... 21
System ....................................................................................................................................................22
Switch Management ................................................................................................................................25
VLAN .......................................................................................................................................................27
QoS .........................................................................................................................................................32
Storm Control ..........................................................................................................................................36
IGMP Snooping .......................................................................................................................................38
PoE .........................................................................................................................................................40
Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................................................43
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Contents Overview...............................................................................................................................3
Table of Contents .................................................................................................................................4
Part I: User’s Guide ...........................................................................................7
Chapter 1
Getting to Know Your Switch...............................................................................................................8
1.1 Introduction .........................................................................................................................................8
1.1.1 Bridging Application ................................................................................................................... 9
1.1.2 IEEE 802.1Q VLAN Application Example ..................................................................................9
1.2 Ways to Manage the Switch ..............................................................................................................10
1.3 Good Habits for Managing the Switch ...............................................................................................10
Chapter 2
Hardware Installation..........................................................................................................................11
2.1 Installation Scenarios ........................................................................................................................ 11
2.2 Desktop Installation Procedure ........................................................................................................ 11
Chapter 3
Hardware Panels.................................................................................................................................12
3.1 Front Panel ........................................................................................................................................12
3.2 Rear Panel ........................................................................................................................................ 12
3.2.1 Power Connector .....................................................................................................................12
3.3 LEDs ...............................................................................................................................................13
Chapter 4
The Web Configurator........................................................................................................................14
4.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................14
4.2 System Login ...................................................................................................................................14
4.3 The Web Configurator Layout ..........................................................................................................15
4.3.1 Change Your Password ..........................................................................................................16
4.4 Switch Lockout ..................................................................................................................................16
4.5 Resetting the Switch ........................................................................................................................ 17
4.6 Logging Out of the Web Configurator ..............................................................................................17
Chapter 5
Initial Setup Example..........................................................................................................................18
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5.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................18
5.1.1 Creating a VLAN ......................................................................................................................18
5.1.2 Setting Port VID .......................................................................................................................20
Part II: Technical Reference............................................................................21
Chapter 6
System.................................................................................................................................................22
6.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................22
6.2 System Screen ..................................................................................................................................22
Chapter 7
Switch Management ...........................................................................................................................25
7.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................25
7.2 Switch Management Screen .............................................................................................................25
Chapter 8
VLAN....................................................................................................................................................27
8.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................27
8.1.1 What You Need to Know ..........................................................................................................27
8.2 VLAN Screen ....................................................................................................................................28
8.2.1 IEEE 802.1Q VLAN .................................................................................................................29
8.2.2 Port-Based VLAN ....................................................................................................................30
Chapter 9
QoS ......................................................................................................................................................32
9.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................32
9.2 What You Need to Know ...................................................................................................................32
9.2.1 Port-Based QoS ......................................................................................................................33
9.2.2 IEEE 802.1p QoS ....................................................................................................................33
9.2.3 Weighted Round Robin Scheduling (WRR) ............................................................................. 33
9.3 Port-Based QoS Screen ....................................................................................................................34
9.4 IEEE 802.1P QoS Screen .................................................................................................................35
Chapter 10
Storm Control......................................................................................................................................36
10.1 Overview ........................................................................................................................................36
10.2 Storm Control Screen ......................................................................................................................36
Chapter 11
IGMP Snooping...................................................................................................................................38
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11.1 Overview .........................................................................................................................................38
11.2 IGMP Snooping Screen ...................................................................................................................38
Chapter 12
PoE.......................................................................................................................................................40
12.1 Overview .........................................................................................................................................40
12.2 PoE Screen .....................................................................................................................................40
12.2.1 PoE Global Settings .............................................................................................................. 40
12.2.2 PoE Status .............................................................................................................................41
Chapter 13
Troubleshooting..................................................................................................................................43
13.1 Power, Hardware Connections, and LEDs ......................................................................................43
13.2 Switch Access and Login ................................................................................................................ 44
Appendix A Customer Support ..........................................................................................................46
Appendix B Legal Information............................................................................................................52
Index ....................................................................................................................................................57
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PART I
User’s Guide
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1.1 Introduction
This chapter introduces the main features and applications of the Switch. The GS1200 Series
consists of the following models:
• GS1200-5HP
• GS1200-8HP
Referring to Switch in this User's Guide applies to both models, GS1200-5HP and GS1200-8HP.
The Switch has 5/8 ports. You can easily connect different devices, such as computers, network
storage devices, IP cameras, print servers to your home network. The ports support IEEE802.3at
High Power over Ethernet (PoE) and IEEE802.3af PoE standard, to provide power to IP CAM, wall
mounted AP, and other devices that may be far from a power outlet.
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Getting to Know Your Switch
For an advanced user, the Switch also provides a utility like web configurator to give you an easy
configuration for VLAN, QoS, basis system management, and firmware upgrade. The Switch is
compliant with IEEE802.3az (Energy Efficient Ethernet Standard), and provides power-saving
benefits without compromising performance.
Key feature differences between Switch models are as follows. Other features are common to all
models.
Table 1 GS1200 Series Comparison Table
MODEL GS1200-5HP GS1200-8HP
10/100/1000 Mbps PoE Ports 4 4
10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet Ports 1 4
PoE Feature IEEE 802.3 af PoE
IEEE 802.3at High Power
over Ethernet (PoE)
Power ON/OF F Switch v v
802.1Q VLAN and Port-Based VLAN v v
802.1p QoS and Port-Based QoS v v
IGMP Snooping v1/v2 and v3
Compatible
Broadcast Storm Control v v
Firmware Upgrade v v
Configuration Restore and Backup v v
vv
IEEE 802.3 af PoE
IEEE 802.3at High Power
over Ethernet (PoE)
This section shows a few examples of using the Switch in various network environments.
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1.1.1 Bridging Application
Backbone
RD
Sales
In this example the Switch connects different company departments (RD and Sales) to the
corporate backbone. It can alleviate bandwidth contention and eliminate server and network
bottlenecks. All users that need high bandwidth can connect to high-speed department servers via
the Switch.
Figure 1 Bridging Application
Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your Switch
1.1.2 IEEE 802.1Q VLAN Application Example
A VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network) allows a physical network to be partitioned into multiple logical
networks. Stations on a logical network belong to one or more groups. With VLAN, a station cannot
directly talk to or hear from stations that are not in the same group(s) unless such traffic first goes
through a router.
1.1.2.1 Tag-based VLAN Example
Ports in the same VLAN group share the same frame broadcast domain, thus increasing network
performance by reducing broadcast traffic. VLAN groups can be modified at any time by adding,
moving or changing ports without any re-cabling.
Shared resources such as a server can be used by all ports in the same VLAN as the server. In the
following figure only ports that need access to the server need to be part of VLAN1. Ports can
belong to other VLAN groups too.
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Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your Switch
Figure 2 Shared Server Using VLAN Example
1.2 Ways to Manage the Switch
Use any of the following methods to manage the Switch.
• Web Configurator. This allows easy Switch setup and management using a (supported) web
browser. See Chapter 4 on page 14.
1.3 Good Habits for Managing the Switch
Do the following things regularly to make the Switch more secure and to manage the Switch more
effectively.
• Change the password. Use a password that’s not easy to guess and that consists of different
types of characters, such as numbers and letters.
• Write down the password and put it in a safe place.
• Back up the configuration (and make sure you know how to restore it). Restoring an earlier
working configuration may be useful if the device becomes unstable or even crashes. If you
forget your password, you will have to reset the Switch to its factory default settings. If you
backed up an earlier configuration file, you would not have to totally re-configure the Sw itch. Y ou
could simply restore your last configuration.
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CHAPTER 2
Hardware Installation
2.1 Installation Scenarios
This chapter shows you how to install and connect the Switch.
The Switch can be placed on a desktop. Use the rubber feet in a desktop installation.
2.2 Desktop Installation Procedure
1 Make sure the Switch is clean and dry.
2 Set the Switch on a smooth, level surface strong enough to support the weight of the Switch and
the connected cables. Make sure there is a power outlet nearby.
3 Make sure there is enough clearance around the Switch to allow air circulation and the attachment
of cables and the power cord.
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This chapter describes the front panel and rear panel of the Switch and shows you how to make the
hardware connections.
3.1 Front Panel
The following figures show the front panels of the Switch.
Figure 3 Front Panel: GS1200-5HP
Figure 4 Front Panel: GS1200-8HP
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Hardware Panels
3.2 Rear Panel
The following figures show the rear panels of the Switch.
Figure 5 Rear Panel: GS1200-5HP
Figure 6 Rear Panel: GS1200-8HP
3.2.1 Power Connector
Note: Make sure you are using the correct power source as shown on the panel.
T o connect power to the Switch, insert the female end of the power cord to the AC power receptacle
on the rear panel. Connect the other end of the supplied power cord to a power outlet. Make sure
that no objects obstruct the airflow of the fans (located on the side of the unit).
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3.3 LEDs
After you connect the power to the Switch, view the LEDs to ensure proper functioning of the
Switch and as an aid in troubleshooting.
Table 2 LED Descriptions
LED COLOR STATUS DESCRIPTION
PWR/SYS Green On The system power is on.
LINK/ACT Green (1000
PoE Green On PoE is enabled and power is supplied to the connected PoE
PoE Max Green On PoE power output is over 90% of the power budget.
Mbps)
Orange (10/100
Mbps)
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Off The system power is off.
On The port has a successful 10/100 Mbps or 1000Mbps
Fast
Blinking
Off The port is disconnected or disabled.
Off PoE is disabled or power is not being supplied.
Off PoE power output is under 90% of the power budget.
connection.
The system is transmitting data through the port.
device.
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4.1 Overview
This section introduces the configuration and functions of the web configurator.
The web configurator is an HTML-based management interface that allows easy Switch setup and
management via Internet browser. Use Internet Explorer 10.0 and later versions, Mozilla Firefox
46.0.1 and later versions, or Google Chrome 50.0 and later versions. The recommended screen
resolution is 1024 by 768 pixels.
In order to use the web configurator you need to allow:
• Web browser pop-up windows from your device.
• JavaScript (enabled by default).
• Java permissions (enabled by default).
CHAPTER 4
The Web Configurator
4.2 System Login
1 Start your web browser.
2 T ype “http://” and the IP address of the Switch (for example, the default management IP address is
192.168.1.3) in the Location or Address field. Press [ENTER]. Your computer must be in the same
subnet in order to access this website address.
3 The login screen appears. The default password is 1234.
Figure 7 Web Configurator: Login
4 Click SIGN IN to view the first web configurator screen.
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Chapter 4 The Web Configurator
A
B
4.3 The Web Configurator Layout
The System screen is the first screen that displays when you access the web configurator.
This guide uses GS1200-8HP screens as an example. The screens may very slightly for different
models.
The following figure shows the navigating components of a web configurator screen.
Figure 8 Web Configurator Layout
A - Click the menu items to open the screen in the main window.
B - Click this link to log out of the web configurator.
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Chapter 4 The Web Configurator
The following table describes the links in the navigation panel.
Table 3 Navigation Panel Links
LINK DESCRIPTION
System This link takes you to a screen that displays general system information and individual port
Switch MGMT This link takes you to screens where you can change the system login password, perform
VLAN This link takes you to a screen where you can configure port-based or 802.1Q VLAN.
QoS This link takes you to a screen where you can configure port-based or IEEE 802.1p QoS.
Storm Control This link takes you to a screen to enable broadcast storm control and loop prevention/
IGMP Snooping This link takes you to a screen where you can configure IGMP snooping.
PoE This link takes you to a screen where you can enable or disable PoE on a PoE port.
statistics . You can also configure the IP address and subnet mask, and unlock a port
firmware and configuration file maintenance as well as reboot the system.
detection. Loop prevention/detection is not available on the GS1200-5HP.
4.3.1 Change Your Password
After you log in for the first time, it is recommended you change the default administrator
password. Click Switch MGMT to display the next screen.
Figure 9 Change Administrator Login Password
4.4 Switch Lockout
You could block yourself (and all others) from managing the Switch if you do one of the following:
1 Remove all ports from the management VLAN (default is VLAN 1).
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Chapter 4 The Web Configurator
2 Forget the password and/or IP address.
Note: Be careful not to lock yourself and others out of the Switch.
4.5 Resetting the Switch
If you forget the administrator password or cannot access the Web Configurator, you will need to
use the Reset button at the front panel of the device to reset the Switch back to the factory
defaults.
This means that you will lose all configurations that you had previously and the password will be
reset to “1234”.
1 Make sure the PWR/SYS LED is on (not blinking).
2 To set the device back to the factory default settings, press the Reset button for ten seconds or
until the PWR/SYS LED begins to blink and then release it. When the PWR/SYS LED begins to
blink, the defaults have been restored and the device restarts.
4.6 Logging Out of the Web Configurator
Click the Logout icon in a screen to exit the web configurator. You have to log in with your
password again after you log out. This is recommended after you finish a management session for
security reasons.
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5.1 Overview
This chapter shows how to set up the Switch for an example network.
The following lists the configuration steps for the initial setup:
• Create a VLAN
• Set port VLAN ID
5.1.1 Creating a VLAN
VLANs confine broadcast frames to the VLAN group in which the port(s) belongs. You can do this
with port-based VLAN or tagged static VLAN with fixed port members.
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Initial Setup Example
In this example, you want to configure port 1 as a member of VLAN 2.
Figure 10 Initial Setup Network Example: VLAN
1 Click VLAN in the navigation panel and select the IEEE 802.1Q VLAN option. Click the Create
New VLAN button.
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