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User’s Guide
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Version 2.70 Edition 2, 04/2022
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this guide may not be available in your product.
Note: It is recommended you use the Web Configurator to configure the Switch.
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Document Conventions
Warnings and Notes
These are how warnings and notes are shown in this guide.
Warnings tell you about things that could harm you or your device.
Note: Notes tell you other important information (for example, other things you may need to
configure or helpful tips) or recommendations.
Syntax Conventions
• All models may be referred to as the “Switch” in this guide.
• Product labels, screen names, field labels and field choices are all in bold font.
• A right angle bracket ( > ) within a screen name denotes a mouse click. For example, Configuration >
System > Information means you first click Configuration in the navigation panel, then the System sub
menu and finally the Information tab to get to that screen.
Icons Used in Figures
Figures in this user guide may use the following generic icons. The Switch icon is not an exact
representation of your device.
Switch Generic Switch Generic Router
IP Camera Firewall Cell Tower
Printer Server
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Contents Overview
Contents Overview
User’s Guide ......................................................................................................................................16
Getting to Know Your Switch .............................................................................................................. 17
Hardware Installation and Connection ............................................................................................. 25
Hardware Overview ............................................................................................................................. 31
ZON Utility ............................................................................................................................................... 45
Web Configurator ................................................................................................................................. 50
Getting Started ..................................................................................................................................... 61
Technical Reference ........................................................................................................................73
Monitor: System ..................................................................................................................................... 74
Monitor: Port .......................................................................................................................................... 77
Monitor: VLAN ....................................................................................................................................... 86
Monitor: MAC Table ............................................................................................................................. 92
Monitor: Link Aggregation ................................................................................................................... 95
Monitor: Loop Guard ........................................................................................................................... 97
Monitor: Multicast ............................................................................................................................... 100
Monitor: Spanning Tree ...................................................................................................................... 104
Monitor: LLDP ....................................................................................................................................... 110
Monitor: Security ................................................................................................................................. 114
Monitor: Management ...................................................................................................................... 117
Configuration: System ........................................................................................................................ 120
Configuration: Port ............................................................................................................................. 125
Configuration: VLAN .......................................................................................................................... 138
Configuration: MAC Table ................................................................................................................ 149
Configuration: Link Aggregation ...................................................................................................... 152
Configuration: Loop Guard ............................................................................................................... 158
Configuration: Mirror .......................................................................................................................... 161
Configuration: Time Range Group ................................................................................................... 164
Configuration: Multicast .................................................................................................................... 169
Configuration: Spanning Tree ........................................................................................................... 177
Configuration: LLDP ............................................................................................................................ 186
Configuration: QoS ............................................................................................................................. 198
Configuration: Security ...................................................................................................................... 207
Configuration: AAA ............................................................................................................................ 216
Configuration: Management ............................................................................................................ 221
Maintenance ...................................................................................................................................... 238
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................................. 250
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Document Conventions .................................................................. ....................................................3
Contents Overview .............................................................................................................................4
Table of Contents.................................................................................................................................5
Part I: User’s Guide.......................................................................................... 16
Chapter 1
Getting to Know Your Switch ............................................................................................................17
1.1 Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 17
1.1.1 Hardware Version Information ............................................................................................ 17
1.1.2 Hardware Comparison ......................................................................................................... 19
1.2 Example Applications .................................................................................................................... 20
1.2.1 PoE Example Application ..................................................................................................... 20
1.2.2 Backbone Example Application ......................................................................................... 21
1.2.3 Bridging or Fiber-optic Uplink Example Application .......................................................... 21
1.2.4 Gigabit Ethernet to the Desktop ......................................................................................... 22
1.2.5 IEEE 802.1Q VLAN Application Example ............................................................................. 22
1.2.6 IPv6 Support ........................................................................................................................... 23
1.3 Ways to Manage the Switch ......................................................................................................... 23
1.4 Good Habits for Managing the Switch ........................................................................................24
Chapter 2
Hardware Installation and Connection ...........................................................................................25
2.1 Safety Precautions .......................................................................................................................... 25
2.2 Installation Scenarios ...................................................................................................................... 25
2.3 Desktop Installation Procedure ..................................................................................................... 26
2.4 Wall Mounting ................................................................................................................................. 26
2.4.1 Wall-mounted Installation Requirement ............................................................................. 27
2.5 Rack Mounting ................................................................................................................................ 28
2.5.1 Rack-mounted Installation Requirement ........................................................................... 28
2.5.2 Attaching the Mounting Brackets to the Switch ............................................................... 29
2.5.3 Mounting the Switch on a Rack .......................................................................................... 29
Chapter 3
Hardware Overview...........................................................................................................................31
3.1 Front Panel Connections ............................................................................................................... 31
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3.1.1 Ethernet Ports ......................................................................................................................... 33
3.1.2 SFP Slots .................................................................................................................................. 33
3.1.3 PoE Mode Button .................................................................................................................. 36
3.2 Rear Panel ....................................................................................................................................... 36
3.2.1 Grounding .............................................................................................................................. 38
3.2.2 Power Connection ................................................................................................................ 40
3.3 LEDs .................................................................................................................................................. 41
3.4 Resetting the Switch ....................................................................................................................... 43
3.5 Rebooting the Switch ..................................................................................................................... 44
Chapter 4
ZON Utility ...........................................................................................................................................45
4.1 Zyxel One Network (ZON) Utility .................................................................................................... 45
4.1.1 Requirements ......................................................................................................................... 45
4.1.2 Run the ZON Utility ................................................................................................................. 46
Chapter 5
Web Configurator...............................................................................................................................50
5.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................... 50
5.2 Access .............................................................................................................................................. 50
5.3 Navigating the Web Configurator ............................................................................................... 52
5.3.1 Title Bar ................................................................................................................................... 52
5.3.2 Navigation Panel .................................................................................................................. 53
Chapter 6
Getting Started...................................................................................................................................61
6.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................... 61
6.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter ....................................................................................... 61
6.2 Getting Started ............................................................................................................................... 61
6.2.1 Wizard ..................................................................................................................................... 62
Part II: Technical Reference........................................................................... 73
Chapter 7
Monitor: System..................................................................................................................................74
7.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................... 74
7.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter ....................................................................................... 74
7.2 IP Settings ......................................................................................................................................... 74
7.2.1 IPv4 Settings ........................................................................................................................... 74
7.2.2 IPv6 Settings ........................................................................................................................... 75
7.3 Information ...................................................................................................................................... 75
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Chapter 8
Monitor: Port .......................................................................................................................................77
8.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................... 77
8.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter ....................................................................................... 77
8.2 Port Settings ..................................................................................................................................... 77
8.2.1 Status ...................................................................................................................................... 77
8.2.2 Port Counters ......................................................................................................................... 78
8.2.3 Bandwidth Utilization ............................................................................................................ 80
8.3 PoE Settings ..................................................................................................................................... 81
8.4 Bandwidth Management .............................................................................................................. 83
8.4.1 Bandwidth Control ................................................................................................................ 83
8.5 Storm Control .................................................................................................................................. 84
Chapter 9
Monitor: VLAN.....................................................................................................................................86
9.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................... 86
9.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter ....................................................................................... 86
9.2 VLAN Settings .................................................................................................................................. 86
9.2.1 VLAN ....................................................................................................................................... 86
9.2.2 Port .......................................................................................................................................... 87
9.2.3 VLAN Port ............................................................................................................................... 88
9.3 Guest VLAN ..................................................................................................................................... 89
9.4 Voice VLAN ..................................................................................................................................... 90
Chapter 10
Monitor: MAC Table...........................................................................................................................92
10.1 Overview ....................................................................................................................................... 92
10.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter ..................................................................................... 93
10.2 MAC Table ..................................................................................................................................... 93
Chapter 11
Monitor: Link Aggregation ................................................................................................................95
11.1 Overview ....................................................................................................................................... 95
11.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter ..................................................................................... 95
11.2 Link Aggregation .......................................................................................................................... 95
Chapter 12
Monitor: Loop Guard .........................................................................................................................97
12.1 Overview ....................................................................................................................................... 97
12.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter ..................................................................................... 98
12.2 Loop Guard ................................................................................................................................... 98
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Chapter 13
Monitor: Multicast.............................................................................................................................100
13.1 Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 100
13.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter ................................................................................... 100
13.2 IGMP Settings .............................................................................................................................. 100
13.2.1 VLAN ................................................................................................................................... 100
13.2.2 Statistics .............................................................................................................................. 101
13.2.3 Group ................................................................................................................................. 102
13.2.4 Router ................................................................................................................................. 103
Chapter 14
Monitor: Spanning Tree....................................................................................................................104
14.1 Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 104
14.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter ................................................................................... 104
14.2 Spanning Tree ............................................................................................................................. 104
14.2.1 CIST Settings ....................................................................................................................... 104
14.2.2 CIST Port .............................................................................................................................. 105
14.2.3 MST Settings ....................................................................................................................... 106
14.2.4 MST Port .............................................................................................................................. 107
14.2.5 STP Statistics ........................................................................................................................ 108
Chapter 15
Monitor: LLDP ....................................................................................................................................110
15.1 Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 110
15.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter ................................................................................... 110
15.2 LLDP Settings ............................................................................................................................... 110
15.2.1 Statistics Settings ................................................................................................................ 110
15.2.2 Remote Information .......................................................................................................... 111
15.2.3 Overloading ....................................................................................................................... 112
Chapter 16
Monitor: Security ..............................................................................................................................114
16.1 Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 114
16.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter ................................................................................... 114
16.2 Port Security ................................................................................................................................. 114
16.3 802.1X Security Settings .............................................................................................................. 115
16.3.1 Port Settings ....................................................................................................................... 115
16.3.2 Authenticated Hosts ......................................................................................................... 116
Chapter 17
Monitor: Management ....................................................................................................................117
17.1 Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 117
17.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter ................................................................................... 117
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17.2 Syslog ........................................................................................................................................... 117
17.3 Error Disable ................................................................................................................................. 118
Chapter 18
Configuration: System ..................................................................... ... .... .... .....................................120
18.1 Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 120
18.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter ................................................................................... 120
18.2 IP Settings ..................................................................................................................................... 120
18.2.1 IPv4 Settings ....................................................................................................................... 120
18.2.2 IPv6 Settings ....................................................................................................................... 121
18.3 Time .............................................................................................................................................. 122
18.3.1 System Time Settings ......................................................................................................... 122
18.3.2 SNTP Server Settings .......................................................................................................... 123
18.4 Information .................................................................................................................................. 123
18.4.1 System Information Settings .............................................................................................123
Chapter 19
Configuration: Port............................................. .... .... ......................................................................125
19.1 Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 125
19.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter ................................................................................... 125
19.2 Port Settings ................................................................................................................................. 125
19.2.1 Port ...................................................................................................................................... 125
19.2.2 Port Edit .............................................................................................................................. 126
19.3 EEE Settings .................................................................................................................................. 127
19.3.1 EEE ....................................................................................................................................... 127
19.3.2 EEE Edit ............................................................................................................................... 128
19.4 PoE Settings ................................................................................................................................. 129
19.4.1 Global Settings .................................................................................................................. 129
19.4.2 Port Settings ....................................................................................................................... 129
19.4.3 PoE Edit ............................................................................................................................... 131
19.5 Bandwidth Management .......................................................................................................... 134
19.5.1 Bandwidth Control ............................................................................................................ 134
19.5.2 Port Rate Edit ..................................................................................................................... 135
19.6 Storm Control .............................................................................................................................. 135
19.6.1 Port Settings ....................................................................................................................... 136
19.6.2 Port Edit .............................................................................................................................. 136
Chapter 20
Configuration: VLAN................. ... .... .... ... ............................................ .... .... ... .... ..............................138
20.1 Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 138
20.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter ................................................................................... 138
20.2 VLAN Settings .............................................................................................................................. 139
20.2.1 VLAN ................................................................................................................................... 139
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20.2.2 VLAN Add .......................................................................................................................... 139
20.2.3 Port Settings ....................................................................................................................... 140
20.2.4 Port Edit .............................................................................................................................. 141
20.2.5 VLAN Port ........................................................................................................................... 141
20.3 Guest VLAN ................................................................................................................................. 143
20.3.1 Global Settings .................................................................................................................. 143
20.3.2 Port Settings ....................................................................................................................... 144
20.3.3 Port Edit .............................................................................................................................. 144
20.4 Voice VLAN ................................................................................................................................. 145
20.4.1 Global Settings .................................................................................................................. 145
20.4.2 OUI Settings ........................................................................................................................ 146
20.4.3 OUI Add or Edit .................................................................................................................. 147
20.4.4 Port Settings ....................................................................................................................... 147
20.4.5 Port Edit .............................................................................................................................. 148
Chapter 21
Configuration: MAC Table............................................ .... .... ... ........................................................149
21.1 Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 149
21.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter ................................................................................... 149
21.1.2 Static MAC ......................................................................................................................... 149
21.1.3 Static MAC Address .......................................................................................................... 150
21.1.4 Filtering MAC Address ....................................................................................................... 150
21.1.5 Filtering MAC Address (Add) ........................................................................................... 151
21.1.6 Dynamic Age .................................................................................................................... 151
Chapter 22
Configuration: Link Aggregation................................................ .... ... .... .... .....................................152
22.1 Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 152
22.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter ................................................................................... 152
22.2 Link Aggregation ........................................................................................................................ 152
22.2.1 Global Settings .................................................................................................................. 152
22.2.2 LAG Management ............................................................................................................ 153
22.2.3 LAG Management (Add) ................................................................................................ 154
22.2.4 LAG Port ............................................................................................................................. 155
22.2.5 LAG Port Edit ...................................................................................................................... 155
22.2.6 LACP Port ........................................................................................................................... 156
22.2.7 LACP Port Edit .................................................................................................................... 157
Chapter 23
Configuration: Loop Guard.............................................. ............................................ .... .... ... ........158
23.1 Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 158
23.2 Loop Guard ................................................................................................................................. 158
23.2.1 Global Settings .................................................................................................................. 158
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23.2.2 Loop Guard Port ............................................................................................................... 159
23.2.3 Port Edit .............................................................................................................................. 159
Chapter 24
Configuration: Mirror....................................... ... ............................................ .... .... .... ... ...................161
24.1 Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 161
24.2 Mirror Settings .............................................................................................................................. 161
24.2.1 Mirror ................................................................................................................................... 161
Chapter 25
Configuration: Time Range Group .................................................................................................164
25.1 Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 164
25.1.1 What You Can Do ............................................................................................................. 164
25.2 Time Range Group ..................................................................................................................... 164
25.2.1 Time Range Group Settings ............................................................................................. 164
25.2.2 Time Range Add ............................................................................................................... 165
25.2.3 Time Range Edit ................................................................................................................. 166
Chapter 26
Configuration: Multicast..................................................................................................................169
26.1 Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 169
26.2 IGMP Settings .............................................................................................................................. 169
26.2.1 Global Settings .................................................................................................................. 169
26.2.2 VLAN Settings ..................................................................................................................... 170
26.2.3 Edit IGMP ............................................................................................................................ 171
26.2.4 Router Port ......................................................................................................................... 172
26.2.5 Add or Edit Router Port ..................................................................................................... 172
26.2.6 Profile Settings .................................................................................................................... 173
26.2.7 Add or Edit Profile .............................................................................................................. 174
26.2.8 Throttling Settings .............................................................................................................. 174
26.2.9 Edit Throttling ..................................................................................................................... 175
Chapter 27
Configuration: Spanning Tree................................................................................... ......................177
27.1 Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 177
27.2 Spanning Tree ............................................................................................................................. 177
27.2.1 Global Settings .................................................................................................................. 177
27.2.2 STP Port ............................................................................................................................... 178
27.2.3 STP Port Edit ........................................................................................................................ 179
27.2.4 CIST Settings ....................................................................................................................... 180
27.2.5 CIST Port .............................................................................................................................. 181
27.2.6 CIST Port Edit ...................................................................................................................... 181
27.2.7 MST Settings ....................................................................................................................... 182
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27.2.8 Add or Edit MST ................................................................................................................. 183
27.2.9 MST Port Settings ................................................................................................................ 183
27.2.10 MST Port Edit ..................................................................................................................... 184
Chapter 28
Configuration: LLDP..........................................................................................................................186
28.1 Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 186
28.2 LLDP Settings ............................................................................................................................... 186
28.2.1 Global Settings .................................................................................................................. 186
28.2.2 Port Settings ....................................................................................................................... 187
28.2.3 Port Edit .............................................................................................................................. 188
28.2.4 Local Information Settings ................................................................................................ 189
28.2.5 Local Information Edit ....................................................................................................... 191
28.2.6 MED Network Policy .......................................................................................................... 194
28.2.7 MED Network Policy Add or Edit ..................................................................................... 194
28.2.8 MED Port ............................................................................................................................. 196
28.2.9 MED Port Edit ..................................................................................................................... 196
Chapter 29
Configuration: QoS ....................................................... .... .... ... ........................................................198
29.1 Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 198
29.2 General Settings ......................................................................................................................... 198
29.2.1 Port Settings ....................................................................................................................... 198
29.2.2 Port Edit .............................................................................................................................. 199
29.2.3 Queue Settings .................................................................................................................. 200
29.2.4 CoS Mapping .................................................................................................................... 201
29.2.5 DSCP Mapping .................................................................................................................. 202
29.2.6 IP Precedence Mapping .................................................................................................. 203
29.3 Trust Mode ................................................................................................................................... 204
29.3.1 Global Settings .................................................................................................................. 204
29.3.2 Port Settings ....................................................................................................................... 204
29.3.3 Trust Mode Edit .................................................................................................................. 205
Chapter 30
Configuration: Security........................ ... .... .... ............................................ ... .... .... ..........................207
30.1 Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 207
30.2 Port Security ................................................................................................................................. 207
30.2.1 Global Settings .................................................................................................................. 207
30.2.2 Port Settings ....................................................................................................................... 207
30.2.3 Port Edit .............................................................................................................................. 208
30.3 Port Isolation ................................................................................................................................ 209
30.3.1 Port Isolation Settings ........................................................................................................ 209
30.3.2 Port Isolation Edit ............................................................................................................... 210
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30.4 802.1X Settings ............................................................................................................................ 210
30.4.1 Global Settings .................................................................................................................. 210
30.4.2 Port Settings ....................................................................................................................... 211
30.4.3 Port Edit .............................................................................................................................. 212
30.5 DoS Settings ................................................................................................................................. 213
30.5.1 Global Settings .................................................................................................................. 213
30.5.2 Port Settings ....................................................................................................................... 213
30.5.3 Port Edit .............................................................................................................................. 214
30.5.4 DoS Attack Types .............................................................................................................. 215
Chapter 31
Configuration: AAA.......................... .... ... ............................................ .... .... ... .... ..............................216
31.1 Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 216
31.2 Auth Method ............................................................................................................................... 216
31.2.1 Auth Method Settings ....................................................................................................... 216
31.2.2 Auth Method Add or Edit .................................................................................................216
31.3 RADIUS Settings ........................................................................................................................... 217
31.3.1 RADIUS ................................................................................................................................ 217
31.3.2 RADIUS Add or Edit ............................................................................................................ 218
31.4 TACACS+ Settings ....................................................................................................................... 219
31.4.1 TACACS+ ............................................................................................................................ 219
31.4.2 TACACS+ Add or Edit ....................................................................................................... 219
Chapter 32
Configuration: Management..........................................................................................................221
32.1 Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 221
32.2 Syslog Settings ............................................................................................................................. 221
32.2.1 Global Settings .................................................................................................................. 221
32.2.2 Local Settings ..................................................................................................................... 221
32.2.3 Local Add or Edit ............................................................................................................... 222
32.2.4 Remote Settings ................................................................................................................ 223
32.2.5 Remote Add or Edit .......................................................................................................... 223
32.3 SNMP Settings .............................................................................................................................. 224
32.3.1 Global Settings .................................................................................................................. 224
32.3.2 Community Settings .......................................................................................................... 224
32.3.3 Community Add or Edit .................................................................................................... 225
32.3.4 Group Settings ................................................................................................................... 225
32.3.5 Group Add or Edit ............................................................................................................. 226
32.3.6 User Settings ....................................................................................................................... 227
32.3.7 User Add or Edit ................................................................................................................. 228
32.3.8 Trap Settings ....................................................................................................................... 228
32.3.9 Trap Destination ................................................................................................................ 229
32.3.10 Trap Destination Add or Edit .......................................................................................... 230
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32.4 Error Disable ................................................................................................................................. 231
32.4.1 Error Disable Settings ......................................................................................................... 231
32.5 HTTP/HTTPS ................................................................................................................................... 231
32.5.1 HTTP Settings ...................................................................................................................... 231
32.5.2 HTTPS Settings ..................................................................................................................... 232
32.6 TELNET/SSH ................................................................................................................................... 233
32.6.1 TELNET Settings ................................................................................................................... 233
32.6.2 SSH Settings ........................................................................................................................ 233
32.7 Users Settings ............................................................................................................................... 234
32.7.1 Users .................................................................................................................................... 234
32.7.2 Users Add or Edit ............................................................................................................... 234
32.8 Remote Access Control ............................................................................................................. 235
32.8.1 Global Settings .................................................................................................................. 235
32.8.2 Profile Add or Edit .............................................................................................................. 236
Chapter 33
Maintenance....................................................................................................................................238
33.1 Firmware Upgrade ...................................................................................................................... 238
33.1.1 Overview ............................................................................................................................ 238
33.1.2 Upgrade the firmware from a file on a server ............................................................... 238
33.1.3 Upgrade the firmware from a file on your computer ................................................... 239
33.2 Firmware Management ............................................................................................................. 239
33.2.1 Overview ............................................................................................................................ 239
33.2.2 Select the Active Image .................................................................................................. 240
33.3 Backup a Configuration File ...................................................................................................... 241
33.3.1 Overview ............................................................................................................................ 241
33.3.2 Back up configuration or log files to a server ................................................................ 242
33.3.3 Back up configuration or log files to your computer .................................................... 242
33.4 Restore a Configuration File ...................................................................................................... 242
33.4.1 Overview ............................................................................................................................ 242
33.4.2 Restore the configuration from a file on a server .......................................................... 243
33.4.3 Restore the configuration from a file on your computer ............................................. 243
33.5 Manage Configuration Files ...................................................................................................... 243
33.5.1 Overview ............................................................................................................................ 243
33.6 Reset to Factory Defaults ........................................................................................................... 244
33.6.1 Overview ............................................................................................................................ 244
33.6.2 Reset the Switch to Factory Defaults .............................................................................. 244
33.7 Network Diagnostics ................................................................................................................... 245
33.7.1 Port Test .............................................................................................................................. 245
33.7.2 IPv4 Ping Test ...................................................................................................................... 245
33.7.3 IPv6 Ping Test ...................................................................................................................... 247
33.7.4 Trace Route ....................................................................................................................... 248
33.8 Reboot ......................................................................................................................................... 249
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33.8.1 Overview ............................................................................................................................ 249
33.8.2 Reboot the Switch ............................................................................................................ 249
Chapter 34
Troubleshooting................................................................................................................................250
34.1 Power, Hardware Connections, and LEDs ............................................................................... 250
34.2 Switch Access and Login ........................................................................................................... 251
34.3 Switch Configuration .................................................................................................................. 252
Appendix A Customer Support ..................................................................................................... 253
Appendix B Legal Information....................................................................................................... 258
Index.................................................................................................................................................265
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PART I
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CHAPTER 1
Getting to Know Your Switch
This chapter introduces the main features and applications of the Switch.
1.1 Introduction
The GS1900 series is a new generation Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) Web-Managed Switch.
1.1.1 Hardware Version Information
The GS1900 series have hardware revisions, and the major changes are:
• For the reset Switch back to factory default function, the RESET button is renamed to RESTORE to align
with the rest of the Zyxel Switches
• For the GS1900-24 / GS1900-24EP / GS1900-24HP / GS1900-48 / GS1900-48HP models, the RESET button
is added to support the reboot Switch function.
To find out the hardware version of your Switch, do the following:
• See the back label on the Switch
Figure 1 Example Back Label
Note: The Rev. information is not shown on the back label of the A1 hardware version of
GS1900 Series models.
• On the Web Configurator, see the Model Name and Revision fields in the Status screen.
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Figure 2 Example Status > Device Information Screen: Model Name and Revision
See the following table to use the back label or the Web Configurator to know the hardware version of
your Switch.
Table 1 GS1900 Series Hardware Version Table
MODEL BACK LABEL (Rev.)
GS1900-8 None GS1900-8 A1
B1 GS1900-8 B1
GS1900-8HP None GS1900-8HP A1
B1 GS1900-8HP B1
B2 GS1900-8HP B2
GS1900-10HP None GS1900-10HP A1
B1 GS1900-10HP B1
GS1900-16 None GS1900-16 A1
B1 GS1900-16 B1
GS1900-24E None GS1900-24E A1
B1 GS1900-24E B1
GS1900-24EP None GS1900-24EP A1
GS1900-24 None GS1900-24 A1
B1 GS1900-24 B1
GS1900-24HP None GS1900-24HP A1
GS1900-24HPv2 B1 GS1900-24HP B1
GS1900-48 None GS1900-48 A1
B1 GS1900-48 B1
GS1900-48HP None GS1900-48HP A1
GS1900-48HPv2 B1 GS1900-48HP B1
WEB CONFIGURATOR
(Model Name + Revision = HARDWARE VERSION)
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1.1.2 Hardware Comparison
This User’s Guide covers the following models. See Table 1 on page 18 for hardware version information.
Table 2 GS1900 Series Hardware Comparison Table 1
MODEL GS1900-8 GS1900-8HP GS1900-10HP GS1900-16
HARDWARE
VERSION
100/1000 Mbps
Port
100/1000 Mbps
PoE Port
1G SFP Slots
Fiber-optic
Desktop Yes Yes Yes Yes
Wall-mount Yes Yes Yes Yes
Rack-mount No No No Yes
Power ON/OFF
Switch
Reboot Function No No No No
Reset to Factory
Default Function
A1 B1 A1 B1 B2 A1 B1 A1 B1
8No No16
No 8 8 No
No No 2 No
Yes No Yes No Yes No No
Yes* Yes** Yes* Yes** Yes* Yes** Yes* Yes**
Note: * Press the RESET button for more than 6 seconds.
** Press the RESTORE button for more than 6 seconds.
PoE MODE
Button
Kensington Lock No No No No
Power
No No No No
DC Jack-
type
DC Pin-type
DC
Jack-
type
DC Pin-
type
DC Jack-
type
AC Input
Table 3 GS1900 Series Hardware Comparison Table 2
MODEL GS1900-24E GS1900-24EP GS1900-24 GS1900-24HP GS1900-48 GS1900-48HP
HARDWARE
VERSION
100/1000 Mbps
Port
100/1000 Mbps
PoE Port
1G SFP Slots
Fiber-optic
Desktop Yes No No No No No
Wall-mount Yes No No No No No
Rack-mount Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Power ON/OFF
Switch
A1 B1 A1 A1 B1 A1 B1 A1 B1 A1 B1
24 12 24 No 48 24
No 12 No 24 No 24
No No 2 2 2 2
No No No No No No
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Table 3 GS1900 Series Hardware Comparison Table 2 (continued)
MODEL GS1900-24E GS1900-24EP GS1900-24 GS1900-24HP GS1900-48 GS1900-48HP
HARDWARE
VERSION
Reboot Function No Yes* No Yes* No Yes* No Yes* No Yes*
Note: * Press the RESET button.
Reset to Factory
Default Function
Note: * Press the RESET button for more than 6 seconds.
** Press the RESTORE button for more than 6 seconds.
PoE MODE
Button
Kensington Lock No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes
Power AC Input AC Input AC Input AC Input AC Input AC Input
A1 B1 A1 A1 B1 A1 B1 A1 B1 A1 B1
Yes* Yes** Yes** Yes* Yes** Yes* Yes** Yes* Yes** Yes* Yes**
No No No No No Yes
1.2 Example Applications
This section shows a few examples of using the Switch in various network environments. Note that the
Switch in the figure is just an example Switch and not your actual Switch.
1.2.1 PoE Example Application
The Switch can supply PoE (Power over Ethernet) to Powered Devices (PDs) such as an IP camera, a
wireless router, an IP telephone and a general outdoor router that are not within reach of a power
outlet.
Figure 3 PoE Example Application
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1.2.2 Backbone Example Application
The Switch is an ideal solution for small networks where rapid growth can be expected in the near future.
The Switch can be used standalone for a group of heavy traffic users. You can connect computers and
servers directly to the Switch’s port or connect other switches to the Switch.
All computers can share high-speed applications on the server. To expand the network, simply add
more networking devices such as switches, routers, computers, print servers, and so on.
Figure 4 Backbone Example Application
1.2.3 Bridging or Fiber-optic Uplink Example Application
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 through the Switch. You can provide a
super-fast uplink connection by using a Gigabit Ethernet or SFP port on the Switch.
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Figure 5 Bridging or Fiber-optic Uplink Example Application
1.2.4 Gigabit Ethernet to the Desktop
The Switch is an ideal solution for small networks which demand high bandwidth for a group of heavy
traffic users. You can connect computers and servers directly to the Switch’s port or connect other
switches to the Switch.
In this example, all computers can share high-speed applications on the server and access the Internet.
To expand the network, simply add more networking devices such as switches, routers, computers, print
servers and so on.
Figure 6 Gigabit to the Desktop
1.2.5 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
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directly talk to or hear from stations that are not in the same groups unless such traffic first goes through
a router.
For more information on VLANs, refer to Chapter 9 on page 86.
1.2.5.1 Tag-based VLAN Example
Ports in the same VLAN group share the same frame broadcast domain, therefore 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 VLAN 1. Ports can belong to
other VLAN groups too.
Figure 7 Shared Server Using VLAN Example
1.2.6 IPv6 Support
IPv6 (Internet Protocol version 6), is designed to enhance IP address size and features. The increase in
IPv6 address size to 128 bits (from the 32-bit IPv4 address) allows up to 3.4 x 10
of writing, the Switch supports the following features.
• Static address assignment and stateless auto-configuration
• Neighbor Discovery Protocol (a protocol used to discover other IPv6 devices in a network)
• Remote Management using PING, telnet, SNMP, HTTP and TFTP services
• ICMPv6 to report errors encountered in packet processing and perform diagnostic functions, such as
"PING”
• IPv4/IPv6 dual stack; the Switch can run IPv4 and IPv6 at the same time
• DHCPv6 client
1.3 Ways to Manage the Switch
Use any of the following methods to manage the Switch.
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• Web Configurator. This is recommended for everyday management of the Switch using a (supported)
web browser. See Chapter 5 on page 50.
• TFTP. Use Trivial File Transfer Protocol for firmware upgrades and configuration backup or restore. See
Section 33.1 on page 238, Section 33.3 on page 241, and Section 33.4 on page 242.
• SNMP. The device can be configured by a SNMP manager. See Section 32.3 on page 224.
• ZON Utility. ZON Utility is a program designed to help you deploy and perform initial setup on a
network more efficiently. See Section 4.1 on page 45.
1.4 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 is 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 Switch. You could simply restore your
last configuration.
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Hardware Installation and
This chapter shows you how to install and connect the Switch.
2.1 Safety Precautions
Please observe the following before using the Switch:
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• It is recommended to ask an authorized technician to attach the Switch on a desk or to the rack or
wall. Use the proper screws to prevent damage to the Switch. See the Installation Requirements
sections in this chapter to know the types of screws and screwdrivers for each mounting method.
• Make sure there is at least 2 cm of clearance on the top and bottom of the Switch, and at least 5 cm
of clearance on all four sides of the Switch. This allows air circulation for cooling.
• Do NOT block the ventilation holes nor store cables or power cords on the Switch. Allow clearance for
the ventilation holes to prevent your Switch from overheating. This is especially crucial when your
Switch does not have fans. Overheating could affect the performance of your Switch, or even
damage it.
• The surface of the Switch could be hot when it is functioning. Do NOT put your hands on it. You may
get burned. This could happen especially when you are using a fanless Switch.
• The Switches with fans are not suitable for use in locations where children are likely to be present.
To start using the Switch, simply connect the power cables to turn it on.
2.2 Installation Scenarios
This chapter shows you how to install and connect the Switch.
The Switch can be:
• Placed on a desktop.
• Mounted on a wall.
• Rack-mounted on a standard EIA rack.
Note: Ask an authorized technician to attach the Switch to the rack or wall. See the
Installation Requirements sections in this chapter to know the types of screws and
screwdrivers for wall-mounting.
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WARNING! Failure to use the proper screws may damage the unit.
Make sure you connect the Switch’s power cord to a socket-outlet with
an earthing connection or its equivalent.
WARNING! This Switch is not suitable for use in locations where children
are likely to be present.
See Table 2 on page 19 for the comparison table of the hardware installation methods for each model.
2.3 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 at least 40 mm of clearance from the bottom to the Switch, and make sure there is
enough clearance around the Switch to allow air circulation and the attachment of cables and the
power cord. This is especially important for enclosed rack installations.
4 Remove the adhesive backing from the rubber feet.
5 Attach the rubber feet to each corner on the bottom of the Switch. These rubber feet help protect the
Switch from shock or vibration and ensure space between devices when stacking.
Figure 8 Attaching Rubber Feet
Note: Do NOT block the ventilation holes. Leave space between devices when stacking.
Note: For proper ventilation, allow at least 4 inches (10 cm) of clearance at the front and 3.4
inches (8 cm) at the back of the Switch. This is especially important for enclosed rack
installations.
2.4 Wall Mounting
You may need screw anchors if mounting on a concrete or brick wall.
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2.4.1 Wall-mounted Installation Requirement
The following are the wall-mounted installation requirements:
• Use screws with 6 mm – 8 mm (0.24" – 0.31") wide heads.
• See the following table for how far apart to place the screws.
Table 4 Distance between the centers of the holes for wall mounting
GS1900-8 GS1900-8HP GS1900-10HP GS1900-16 GS1900-24E
176 mm 176 mm 176 mm 148 mm 207 mm
The following figure shows the screw specifications used for wall mounting.
• D = 7.00 mm
• H = 2.00 mm
• L= 15.50 mm
• d = 3.50 mm
Do the following to attach your Switch to a wall.
1 Select a position free of obstructions on a wall strong enough to hold the weight of the Switch.
2 Mark two holes on the wall at the appropriate distance apart for the screws.
WARNING! Be careful to avoid damaging pipes or cables located inside
the wall when drilling holes for the screws.
3 If using screw anchors, drill two holes for the screw anchors into the wall. Push the anchors into the full
depth of the holes, then insert the screws into the anchors. Do NOT insert the screws all the way in –
leave a small gap. The gap must be big enough for the screw heads to slide into the screw slots and the
connection cables to run down the back of the Switch.
If not using screw anchors, use a screwdriver to insert the screws into the wall. Do NOT insert the screws
all the way in – leave a gap.
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Note: Make sure the screws are fastened well enough to hold the weight of the Switch with
the connection cables.
4 Align the holes on the back of the Switch with the screws on the wall. Hang the Switch on the screws.
Note: Make sure there is enough clearance between the wall and the Switch to allow
ventilation.
The Switch should be wall-mounted horizontally. The Switch's side
panels with ventilation slots should not be facing up or down as this
position is less safe.
2.5 Rack Mounting
The Switch can be mounted on an EIA standard size, 19-inch rack or in a wiring closet with other
equipment. Follow the steps below to mount your Switch on a standard EIA rack using a rack-mounting
kit.
Note: Make sure there is enough clearance between each equipment on the rack for air
circulation.
2.5.1 Rack-mounted Installation Requirement
The following are the rack-mounted installation requirements:
• Two mounting brackets.
• Eight M3 flat head screws and a #2 Philips screwdriver.
• Four M5 flat head screws and a #2 Philips screwdriver.
Failure to use the proper screws may damage the unit.
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2.5.1.1 Precautions
• Make sure the rack will safely support the combined weight of all the equipment it contains.
• Make sure the position of the Switch does not make the rack unstable or top-heavy. Take all
necessary precautions to anchor the rack securely before installing the unit.
2.5.2 Attaching the Mounting Brackets to the Switch
1 Position a mounting bracket on one side of the Switch, lining up the four screw holes on the bracket with
the screw holes on the side of the Switch. See Table 1 on page 18 for hardware version information.
Figure 9 Attaching the Mounting Brackets (GS1900-16 A1/GS1900-16 B1, GS1900-24E A1/GS1900-24E B1,
and GS1900-24EP A1)
Figure 10 Attaching the Mounting Brackets (GS1900-24 A1/GS1900-24 B1, GS1900-24HP A1/GS1900-
24HP B1, GS1900-48 A1/GS1900-48 B1, and GS1900-48HP A1/GS1900-48HP B1)
2 Using a #2 Philips screwdriver, install the M3 flat head screws through the mounting bracket holes into
the Switch.
3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to install the second mounting bracket on the other side of the Switch.
4 You may now mount the Switch on a rack. Proceed to the next section.
2.5.3 Mounting the Switch on a Rack
1 Position a mounting bracket (that is already attached to the Switch) on one side of the rack, lining up
the two screw holes on the bracket with the screw holes on the side of the rack. See Table 1 on page 18
for hardware version information.
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Figure 11 Mounting the Switch on a Rack (GS1900-16 A1/GS1900-16 B1, GS1900-24E A1/GS1900-24E B1,
and GS1900-24EP A1)
Figure 12 Mounting the Switch on a Rack (GS1900-24 A1/GS1900-24 B1, GS1900-24HP A1/GS1900-24HP
B1, GS1900-48 A1/GS1900-48 B1, and GS1900-48HP A1/GS1900-48HP B1)
2 Using a #2 Philips screwdriver, install the M5 flat head screws through the mounting bracket holes into
the rack.
Note: Make sure you tighten all the four screws to prevent the Switch from getting slanted.
3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to attach the second mounting bracket on the other side of the rack.
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A1
B1
Hardware Overview
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 Connections
The following figures show the front panels of the Switch. See Table 1 on page 18 for hardware version
information.
Figure 13 Front Panel: GS1900-8 A1
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Figure 14 Front Panel: GS1900-8 B1
Figure 15 Front Panel: GS1900-8HP
Figure 16 Front Panel: GS1900-8HP B2
Figure 17 Front Panel: GS1900-10HP A1
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Figure 18 Front Panel: GS1900-10HP B1
Figure 19 Front Panel: GS1900-16 A1
Figure 20 Front Panel: GS1900-16 B1
Figure 21 Front Panel: GS1900-24E A1
Figure 22 Front Panel: GS1900-24E B1
Figure 23 Front Panel: GS1900-24EP A1
Figure 24 Front Panel: GS1900-24 A1
Figure 25 Front Panel: GS1900-24 B1
Figure 26 Front Panel: GS1900-24HP A1
Figure 27 Front Panel: GS1900-24HP B1
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Figure 28 Front Panel: GS1900-48 A1
Figure 29 Front Panel: GS1900-48 B1
Figure 30 Front Panel: GS1900-48HP A1
Figure 31 Front Panel: GS1900-48HP B1
3.1.1 Ethernet Ports
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The Switch has 1000Base-T auto-negotiating, auto-crossover Ethernet ports. In 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit
Ethernet, the speed can be 10Mbps, 100 Mbps or 1000 Mbps. The duplex mode can be both half or full
duplex at 100 Mbps and full duplex only at 1000 Mbps.
An auto-negotiating port can detect and adjust to the optimum Ethernet speed (10/100/1000 Mbps)
and duplex mode (full duplex or half duplex) of the connected device.
An auto-crossover (auto-MDI/MDI-X) port automatically works with a straight-through or crossover
Ethernet cable.
3.1.1.1 Default Ethernet Settings
The factory default negotiation settings for the Ethernet ports on the Switch are:
• Speed: Auto
•Duplex: Auto
• Flow control: Off
3.1.2 SFP Slots
These are slots for Small Form-Factor Pluggable (SFP) transceivers. A transceiver is a single unit that
houses a transmitter and a receiver. Use a transceiver to connect a fiber-optic cable to the Switch. The
Switch does not come with transceivers. You must use transceivers that comply with the Small FormFactor Pluggable (SFP) Transceiver MultiSource Agreement (MSA). See the SFF committee’s INF-8074i
specification Rev 1.0 for details.
You can change transceivers while the Switch is operating. You can use different transceivers to
connect to Ethernet switches with different types of fiber-optic connectors.
• Type: SFP connection interface
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• Connection speed: 1 Gigabit per second (Gbps)
WARNING! To avoid possible eye injury, do not look into an operating
fiber-optic module’s connectors.
HANDLING! All transceivers are static sensitive. To prevent damage from
electrostatic discharge (ESD), it is recommended you attach an ESD
preventive wrist strap to your wrist and to a bare metal surface when
you install or remove a transceiver.
STORAGE! All modules are dust sensitive. When not in use, always keep
the dust plug on. Avoid getting dust and other contaminant into the
optical bores, as the optics do not work correctly when obstructed with
dust.
3.1.2.1 Transceiver Installation
Use the following steps to install a transceiver.
1 Attach an ESD preventive wrist strap to your wrist and to a bare metal surface.
2 Align the transceiver in front of the slot opening.
3 Make sure the latch is in the lock position (latch styles vary), then insert the transceiver into the slot with
the exposed section of PCB board facing down.
4 Press the transceiver firmly until it clicks into place.
5 The Switch automatically detects the installed transceiver. Check the LEDs to verify that it is functioning
properly.
6 Remove the dust plugs from the transceiver and cables (dust plug styles vary).
7 Identify the signal transmission direction of the fiber-optic cables and the transceiver. Insert the fiber-
optic cable into the transceiver.
Figure 32 Latch in the Lock Position
Figure 33 Transceiver Installation Example
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Figure 34 Connecting the Fiber-optic Cables
3.1.2.2 Transceiver Removal
Use the following steps to remove an SFP transceiver.
1 Attach an ESD preventive wrist strap to your wrist and to a bare metal surface on the chassis.
2 Remove the fiber-optic cables from the transceiver.
3 Pull out the latch and down to unlock the transceiver (latch styles vary).
Note: Make sure the transceiver’s latch is pushed all the way down, so the transceiver can be
pulled out successfully.
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4 Pull the latch, or use your thumb and index finger to grasp the tabs on both sides of the transceiver, and
carefully slide it out of the slot.
Note: Do NOT pull the transceiver out by force. You could damage it. If the transceiver will not
slide out, grasp the tabs on both sides of the transceiver with a slight up or down motion
and carefully slide it out of the slot. If unsuccessful, contact Zyxel Support to prevent
damage to your Switch and transceiver.
5 Insert the dust plug into the ports on the transceiver and the cables.
Figure 35 Removing the Fiber-optic Cables
Figure 36 Opening the Transceiver’s Latch Example
Figure 37 Transceiver Removal Example
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3.1.3 PoE Mode Button
Push or release the PoE MODE button to change how the Ethernet port’s Link/ACT LED works.
• Each Ethernet port’s LED is changed to act as a PoE MODE LED by pushing the PoE MODE button on
the front panel. The PoE LED lights green when PoE mode is enabled.
• Each Ethernet port’s LED is changed back to act as a Link/ACT LED by releasing the PoE MODE button
on the front panel. The PoE LED is off when PoE mode is disabled.
Figure 38 PoE LED and PoE MODE Button: GS1900-48HP A1
Figure 39 PoE LED and PoE MODE Button: GS1900-48HP B1
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View the GS1900-48HP A1 / GS1900-48HP B1 LEDs to ensure proper functioning of the Switch and as an
aid in troubleshooting (see Table 8 on page 42). See Table 1 on page 18 for hardware version
information.
3.2 Rear Panel
The following figures show the rear panels of the Switch. See Table 1 on page 18 for hardware version
information.
Figure 40 Rear Panel: GS1900-8 A1
Figure 41 Rear Panel: GS1900-8 B1
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B1
A1
Figure 42 Rear Panel: GS1900-8HP
Figure 43 Rear Panel: GS1900-8HP B2
Figure 44 Rear Panel: GS1900-10HP A1
Figure 45 Rear Panel: GS1900-10HP B1
Figure 46 Rear Panel: GS1900-16 A1
Figure 47 Rear Panel: GS1900-16 B1
Figure 48 Rear Panel: GS1900-24E A1
Figure 49 Rear Panel: GS1900-24E B1
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Figure 50 Rear Panel: GS1900-24EP A1
Figure 51 Rear Panel: GS1900-24 A1
Figure 52 Rear Panel: GS1900-24 B1
Figure 53 Rear Panel: GS1900-24HP A1
Figure 54 Rear Panel: GS1900-24HP B1
Figure 55 Rear Panel: GS1900-48 A1
Figure 56 Rear Panel: GS1900-48 B1
Figure 57 Rear Panel: GS1900-48HP A1
Figure 58 Rear Panel: GS1900-48HP B1
3.2.1 Grounding
Grounding is a safety measure to direct excess electric charge to the ground. It prevents damage to
the Switch, and protects you from electrocution. Use the grounding screw on the rear panel and the
ground wire of the AC power supply to ground the Switch.
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The grounding terminal and AC power ground where you install the Switch must follow your country’s
regulations. Qualified service personnel must ensure the building’s protective earthing terminals are
valid terminals.
Installation of Ethernet cables must be separate from AC power lines. To avoid electric surge and
electromagnetic interference, use a different electrical conduit or raceway (tube/trough or enclosed
conduit for protecting electric wiring) that is 15 cm apart, or as specified by your country’s electrical
regulations.
Any device that is located outdoors and connected to this product must be properly grounded and
surge protected. To the extent permissible by your country’s applicable law, failure to follow these
guidelines could result in damage to your Switch which may not be covered by its warranty.
Note: The specification for surge or ESD protection assumes that the Switch is properly
grounded.
1 Remove the M4 ground screw from the Switch’s rear panel.
2 Secure a green or yellow ground cable (16 AWG or smaller) to the Switch's rear panel using the M4
ground screw.
Figure 59 Grounding
3 Attach the other end of the ground cable to a grounding bar located on the rack where you install the
Switch or to an on-site grounding terminal.
Figure 60 Attach Ground Cable to Grounding Bar or On-site Grounding Terminal
4 The grounding terminal of the server rack or on-site grounding terminal must also be grounded and
connected to the building’s main grounding electrode. Make sure the grounding terminal is connected
to the buildings grounding electrode and has an earth resistance of less than 10 ohms, or according to
your country’s electrical regulations.
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Figure 61 Connecting to the Building’s Main Grounding Electrode
If you are uncertain that suitable grounding is available, contact the appropriate electrical inspection
authority or an electrician.
This device must be grounded. Do this before you make other
connections.
3.2.2 Power Connection
Make sure you are using the correct power source and that no objects obstruct the airflow of the fans.
The Switch uses two power supply modules, one of which is redundant, so if one power module fails the
system can operate on the remaining module.
Rear Panel Power Connection
Connect one end of the supplied power cord or power adapter to the power receptacle on the back
of the Switch and the other end to the appropriate power source.
For Switches with a power switch (see Table 2 on page 19), use the POWER ON/OFF switch to have the
Switch power on or off.
Connecting the Power
Use the following procedures to connect the Switch to a power source after you have installed it in a
rack.
Note: Use the included power cord for the AC power connection.
1 Connect the female end of the power cord to the AC power socket.
2 Connect the other end of the cord to a power outlet.
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Disconnecting the Power
The power input connectors can be disconnected from the power source individually.
1 Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet.
2 Disconnect the power cord from the AC power socket.
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. See Table 1 on page 18 for hardware version information.
Table 5 LED Descriptions
LED COLOR STATUS DESCRIPTION
PWR Green On The system is turned on.
SYS Green On The system is on and functioning properly.
Ethernet Ports
LNK/ACT Green Blinking The system is transmitting/receiving to/from a 100/1000 Mbps Ethernet
PoE
(see Section
3.1.3 on page
36)
1G SFP Slots (Fiber-optic Ports – see Section 1.1 on page 17)
LNK/ACT Green Blinking The system is transmitting/receiving to/from a 100/1000 Mbps fiber-optic
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Off The system is off or has failed.
Blinking The system is rebooting and performing self-diagnostic tests.
Off The power is off or the system is not ready or malfunctioning.
network.
On The link to a 100/1000 Mbps Ethernet network is up.
Off The link to an Ethernet network is down.
Green On Power is supplied to all PoE Ethernet ports.
Off There is no power supplied.
network.
On The link to a 100/1000 Mbps fiber-optic network is up.
Off The link to a fiber-optic network is down.
Table 6 LED Descriptions (GS1900-8HP B1 and GS1900-10HP A1/GS1900-10HP B1 Only)
LED COLOR STATUS DESCRIPTION
PWR Green On The system is turned on.
Off The system is off or has failed.
SYS Green On The system is on and functioning properly.
Blinking The system is rebooting.
Red On There is a system error.
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RightLeft
Table 6 LED Descriptions (GS1900-8HP B1 and GS1900-10HP A1/GS1900-10HP B1 Only) (continued)
LED COLOR STATUS DESCRIPTION
PoE 10/100/1000Base-T Ports (1 – 8), 2 LEDs per port
Right Amber On The port is in PoE AF mode. That is, the Switch is following the IEEE
802.3af standard to supply power to this port.
Green On The port is in PoE AT mode. That is, the Switch is following the IEEE
802.3at standard to supply power to this port.
Off Power is not supplied to this port.
Left Amber On The link to a 10/100 Mbps Ethernet network is up.
Blinking The system is transmitting/receiving to/from a 10/100 Mbps fiber-optic
Green On The link to a 1 Gbps Ethernet network is up.
Blinking The system is transmitting/receiving to/from 1 Gbps Ethernet network.
network.
Table 7 LED Descriptions for SFP Port (GS1900-10HP A1/GS1900-10HP B1 Only)
LED COLOR STATUS DESCRIPTION
Two arrow LEDs for 1G SFP Slots (Fiber-optic Ports)
right/left arrows Amber On The link to a 100 Mbps fiber-optic network is up.
Blinking The system is transmitting/receiving to/from a 100 Mbps fiber-optic
network.
Green On The link to a 1 Gbps fiber-optic network is up.
Blinking The system is transmitting/receiving to/from 1 Gbps fiber-optic network.
Table 8 LED Descriptions (GS1900-48HP A1/GS1900-48HP B1 Only)
LED COLOR STATUS DESCRIPTION
Ethernet Ports when PoE MODE button is OFF
PoE
Off Each Ethernet port’s LED acts as a Link/ACT LED.
(see Section
3.1.3 on page
36)
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Table 8 LED Descriptions (GS1900-48HP A1/GS1900-48HP B1 Only) (continued)
LED COLOR STATUS DESCRIPTION
LNK/ACT Green Blinking The system is transmitting/receiving to/from a 100/1000 Mbps Ethernet
network.
On The link to a 100/1000 Mbps Ethernet network is up.
Off The link to an Ethernet network is down.
Ethernet Ports when PoE MODE button is ON
PoE Green On Each Ethernet port’s LED acts as a PoE MODE LED.
PoE Mode Amber On The port is in PoE AF mode. That is, the Switch is following the IEEE
802.3af standard to supply power to this port.
Green On The port is in PoE AT mode. That is, the Switch is following the IEEE
Off Power is not supplied to this port.
1G SFP Slots (Fiber-optic Ports – see Section 1.1 on page 17)
LNK/ACT Green Blinking The system is transmitting/receiving to/from a 100/1000 Mbps fiber-optic
On The link to a 100/1000 Mbps fiber-optic network is up.
Off The link to a fiber-optic network is down.
802.3at standard to supply power to this port.
network.
3.4 Resetting the Switch
If you lock yourself (and others) from the Switch, or you forget your password, or cannot access the Web
Configurator, you will need to reload the factory-default configuration file.
• For the A1 hardware version, use the RESET button.
• For the B1 and later hardware version, use the RESTORE button.
To check which hardware version you are using, refer to Section 1.1.1 on page 17.
This means that you will lose all configurations that you had previously and the default Switch IP address,
user name and password will be reset to 192.168.1.1, admin and 1234 respectively.
Follow the steps below to reset the Switch back to factory defaults.
1 Make sure the SYS LED is steady green (not blinking). Use a pointed instrument such as a pin to access
the RESET/RESTORE buttons on the front of the Switch as shown in Section 3.1 on page 31.
2 Press the button for more than 6 seconds. After releasing the button, the SYS LED begins to blink. Wait for
the Switch to restart (the SYS LED will be steady green again). This takes up to 2 minutes. See Section 3.3
on page 41 for more information about the LED behavior.
Note: If you want to access the Switch Web Configurator again, you may need to change
the IP address of your computer to be in the same subnet as that of the default Switch
IP address (192.168.1.1).
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3.5 Rebooting the Switch
Use any of the following methods to reboot the Switch without turning the power off.
• RESET button. Refer to Table 2 on page 19 and Table 3 on page 19 to see the list of models that
support the RESET button to reboot the Switch. See Section 3.3 on page 41 for more information about
the LED behavior.
• Web Configurator. Click the Reboot button in the Maintenance > Reboot screen. See Section 33.8 on
page 249 for more information.
• ZON Utility. Click the Reboot Device button in the ZON Utility screen. See Section 4.1.2 on page 46 for
more information.
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This chapter describes the screens for ZON Utility.
4.1 Zyxel One Network (ZON) Utility
ZON Utility is a program designed to help you deploy and manage a network more efficiently. It detects
devices automatically and allows you to do basic settings on devices in the network without having to
be near it.
The ZON Utility issues requests through Zyxel Discovery Protocol (ZDP) and in response to the query, the
device responds back with basic information including IP address, firmware version, location, system
and model name in the same broadcast domain. The information is then displayed in the ZON Utility
screen and you can perform tasks like basic configuration of the devices and batch firmware upgrade
in it. You can download the ZON Utility at www.zyxel.com and install it in a computer (Windows
operating system).
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4.1.1 Requirements
Before installing the ZON Utility on your computer, please make sure it meets the requirements listed
below.
Operating System
At the time of writing, the ZON Utility is compatible with:
• Windows 7 (both 32-bit / 64-bit versions)
• Windows 8 (both 32-bit / 64-bit versions)
• Windows 8.1 (both 32-bit / 64-bit versions)
• Window 10 (both 32-bit / 64-bit versions)
Note: To check for your Windows operating system version, right-click on My Computer >
Properties. You should see this information in the General tab.
Hardware
Here are the minimum hardware requirements to use the ZON Utility on your PC.
• Core i3 processor
•2 GB RAM
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• 100 MB free hard disk
• WXGA (Wide XGA 1280 by 800)
4.1.2 Run the ZON Utility
1 Double-click the ZON Utility to run it.
2 The first time you run the ZON Utility, you will see if your device and firmware version support the ZON
Utility. Click the OK button to close this screen.
Figure 62 Supported Devices and Versions
Chapter 4 ZON Utility
If you want to check the supported models and firmware versions later, you can click the Show
information about ZON icon in the upper right hand corner of the screen. Then select the Supported
model and firmware version link. If your device is not listed here, see the device release notes for ZON
utility support. The release notes are in the firmware zip file on the Zyxel web site.
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Figure 63 ZON Utility Screen
3 Select a network adapter to which your supported devices are connected.
Figure 64 Network Adapter
4 Click the Go button for the ZON Utility to discover all supported devices in your network.
Figure 65 Discovery
5 The ZON Utility screen shows the devices discovered.
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2
3
4
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8
9
10 11 12 13
Figure 66 ZON Utility Screen
6 Select a device and then use the icons to perform actions. Some functions may not be available for
your devices.
Note: You must know the selected device admin password before taking actions on the
device using the ZON Utility icons.
Figure 67 Password Prompt
The following table describes the icons numbered from left to right in the ZON Utility screen.
Table 9 ZON Utility Icons
ICON DESCRIPTION
1 IP configuration Change the selected device’s IP address.
2 Renew IP Address Update a DHCP-assigned dynamic IP address.
3 Reboot Device Use this icon to restart the selected devices. This may be useful when troubleshooting
or upgrading new firmware.
4 Reset Configuration to
Default
5 Locator LED Use this icon to locate the selected device by causing its Locator LED to blink.
6 Web GUI Use this to access the selected device web configurator from your browser. You will
7 Firmware Upgrade Use this icon to upgrade new firmware to selected devices of the same model. Make
8 Change Password Use this icon to change the admin password of the selected device. You must know
If you forget your password or cannot access the Web Configurator, you can use this
icon to reload the factory-default configuration file. This means that you will lose all
configurations that you had previously.
need a user name and password to log in.
sure you have downloaded the firmware from the Zyxel website to your computer and
unzipped it in advance.
the current admin password before changing to a new one.
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Table 9 ZON Utility Icons (continued)
ICON DESCRIPTION
9 Configure NCC
Discovery
10 ZAC Use this icon to run the Zyxel AP Configurator of the selected AP.
11 Clear and Rescan Use this icon to clear the list and discover all devices on the connected network again.
12 Save Configuration Use this icon to save configuration changes to permanent memory on a selected
13 Settings Use this icon to select a network adapter for the computer on which the ZON utility is
You must have Internet access to use this feature. Use this icon to enable or disable the
Nebula Control Center (NCC) discovery feature on the selected device. If it is
enabled, the selected device will try to connect to the NCC. Once the selected
device is connected to and has registered in the NCC, it will go into the Nebula cloud
management mode.
device.
installed, and the utility language.
The following table describes the fields in the ZON Utility main screen.
Table 10 ZON Utility Fields
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Type This field displays an icon of the kind of device discovered.
Model This field displays the model name of the discovered device.
Firmware Version This field displays the firmware version of the discovered device.
MAC Address This field displays the MAC address of the discovered device.
IP Address This field displays the IP address of an internal interface on the discovered device that first
received an ZDP discovery request from the ZON Utility.
System Name This field displays the system name of the discovered device.
Location This field displays where the discovered device is.
Status This field displays whether changes to the discovered device have been done
successfully. As the Switch does not support IP Configuration, Renew IP address and Flash
Locator LED, this field displays “Update failed”, “Not support Renew IP address” and “Not
support Flash Locator LED” respectively.
NCC Discovery This field displays if the discovered device supports the Nebula Control Center (NCC)
discovery feature. If it is enabled, the selected device will try to connect to the NCC.
Once the selected device is connected to and has registered in the NCC, it will go into
the Nebula cloud management mode.
Serial Number Enter the admin password of the discovered device to display its serial number.
Hardware Version This field displays the hardware version of the discovered device.
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5.1 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 through Internet browser. Use a browser that supports HTML5, such as Microsoft Edge,
Internet Explorer 11, Mozilla Firefox, or Google Chrome. The recommended minimum screen resolution is
1024 by 768 pixels.
In order to use the Web Configurator, you need to allow:
• Web browser pop-up windows
• JavaScript (enabled by default)
• Java permissions (enabled by default)
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5.2 Access
1 Make sure your Switch hardware is properly connected. See the Quick Start Guide.
2 Browse to https://192.168.1.1. The Login screen appears.
Figure 68 Login Screen
3 Enter the user name (default: “admin”) and password (default: “1234”).
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4 Click Login. If you logged in using the default user name and password, getting start appears. The
Getting Started screen appears every time you log in using the default user name and default password.
5 If you did not change the default administrator password and/or SNMP community values, a warning
screen displays each time you log into the Web Configurator. Click Password / SNMP to open a screen
where you can change the administrator and SNMP passwords simultaneously. Otherwise, click Ignore
to close it.
Figure 69 Web Configurator: Warning
Figure 70 Web Configurator: Password
Change the default administrator and/or SNMP passwords, and then click Apply to save your changes.
Table 11 Web Configurator: Password > Users/SNMP
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Users
Use this section to set the admin login password.
User This is the default administrator account with the “admin” user name. You cannot change the
default administrator user name.
Old Password Type the existing system password (1234 is the default password when shipped).
New Password Enter your new system password using the keyboard characters ("a – z", "A – Z", "0 – 9",
New Password
Confirm
Apply Click Apply to save your changes to the Switch’s run-time memory. The Switch loses these
Cancel Click Cancel to begin configuring the password section afresh.
~!@#$%^&*()_+`–={}[]:;<>./\). The allowed string length is 1 to 64.
Re-enter your new system password for confirmation.
changes if it is turned off or loses power, so use the Save link on the top navigation panel to
save your changes to the non-volatile memory when you are done configuring.
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Table 11 Web Configurator: Password > Users/SNMP (continued)
LABEL DESCRIPTION
SNMP
Use this section to specify the SNMP community and access right values.
Community Enter a string identifying the community name that this entry should belong to. The allowed
Access Right Select the access mode for this entry. The possible values are Read-Only and Read-Write.
Apply Click Apply to save your changes to the Switch’s run-time memory. The Switch loses these
Cancel Click Cancel to begin configuring this screen afresh.
string length is 1 to 20, and the allowed content is ASCII characters from 33 to 126.
changes if it is turned off or loses power, so use the Save link on the top navigation panel to
save your changes to the non-volatile memory when you are done configuring.
5.3 Navigating the Web Configurator
The following summarizes how to navigate the Web Configurator from the Getting Started screen. This
guide uses the GS1900-10HP and GS1900-24HP screens as an example. The screens may vary slightly for
different models.
Figure 71 Web Configurator’s Main Screen
The Web Configurator’s main screen is divided into these parts:
• A – Title Bar
• B – Navigation Panel
• C – Main Window
5.3.1 Title Bar
The title bar provides some useful links that always appear over the screens below, regardless of how
deep into the Web Configurator you navigate.
Figure 72 Title Bar
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The icons provide the following functions.
Table 12 Title Bar: Web Configurator Icons
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Refresh Click Refresh to reload the page.
Save Click this to apply your changes to the Switch’s run-time memory. The Switch loses these
changes if it is turned off or loses power, so use the Save link on the top navigation panel to
save your changes to the non-volatile memory when you are done configuring.
Status Click this to display basic information about the Switch.
Logout Click this to log out of the Web Configurator.
Help Click this to open the help page for the current screen.
Click Logout 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.
5.3.2 Navigation Panel
Use the menu items on the navigation panel to open screens to configure Switch features. The following
sections introduce the Switch’s navigation panel menus and their screens.
Chapter 5 Web Configurator
Figure 73 Navigation Panel
Getting Started
Getting Started displays general device information, system status, system resource usage, and
interface status.
For details on Getting Started features, see Chapter 6 on page 61.
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Monitor Menu
The monitor menu screens display status and statistics information.
Table 13 Monitor Menu Screens Summary
FOLDER OR LINK TAB FUNCTION
System This link takes you to a screen where you can see general identification
information for the Switch.
IP IPv4 This link takes you to a screen where you can see an IPv4 interface and
the IPv4 settings on the Switch.
IPv6 This link takes you to a screen where you can see an IPv6 interface and
Information This link takes you to a screen that displays general system information:
Port This link takes you to screens where you can see speed, flow control and
Port Status This link takes you to a screen to view the statistics of individual Switch
Port Counters This link takes you to a screen to view the interface, port 1 interface mib
Bandwidth
Utilization
PoE This link takes you to a screen to view the current amount of power that
Bandwidth
Management
Storm Control This link takes you to a screen that displays broadcast filters.
VLAN This link takes you to screens where you can see port-based or 802.1Q
VLAN VLAN This link takes you to a screen to view the Switch’s VLAN settings.
Port This link takes you to a screen to view the Switch’s port setting in VLAN.
VLAN Port This link takes you to a screen to view the Switch’s VLAN port settings.
Guest VLAN This link takes you to a screen to view the Switch’s guest VLAN settings.
Voice VLAN This link takes you to a screen to view the Switch’s global and port voice
MAC Table This link takes you to a screen where you can view the MAC address and
Link Aggregation This link takes you to screen where you can view aggregate physical
Loop Guard This link takes you to a screen where you can view protection against
Multicast This link takes you to screen where you can view various multicast
the IPv6 settings on the Switch.
system name, system location, and system contact.
priority settings of individual Switch ports.
ports.
counters, port 1 etherlike mib counters, port 1 RMON mib counters
settings of individual Switch ports.
This link takes you to a screen to view the Tx and Rx bandwidth utilization
of individual Switch ports.
PDs are receiving from the Switch.
This link takes you to a screen to view the egress global burst and port
rate for individual Switch ports.
VLAN (depending on what you configured in the Switch Setup menu).
You can also see a protocol based VLAN or a subnet based VLAN in
these screens.
VLAN settings for voice traffic.
VLAN ID of a device attach to a port. You can also view what kind of
MAC address it is.
links to form one logical, higher-bandwidth link.
network loops that occur on the edge of your network.
features, IGMP snooping and create multicast VLANs.
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Table 13 Monitor Menu Screens Summary (continued)
FOLDER OR LINK TAB FUNCTION
IGMP VLAN This link takes you to a screen to view the Switch’s IGMP VLAN status.
Statistics This link takes you to a screen to view the Switch’s IGMP statistics.
Group This link takes you to a screen to view the Switch’s IGMP group
information.
Router This link takes you to a screen to view the Switch’s IGMP router
information.
Spanning Tree This link takes you to screens where you can view CIST, MST, STP
CIST This link takes you to a screen to view the Switch’s spanning tree CIST
CIST Port This link takes you to a screen to view the Switch’s spanning tree CIST
MST This link takes you to a screen to view the Switch’s spanning tree MST
MST Port This link takes you to a screen to view the Switch’s spanning tree MST port
STP Statistics This link takes you to a screen to view the Switch’s spanning tree STP
LLDP This link takes you to screens where you can view the LLDP settings.
Statistics This link takes you to a screen to view the Switch’s LLDP global and port
Remote
Information
Overloading This link takes you to a screen to view the Switch’s LLDP port overloading
Security This link takes you to screens where you can view the port security and
Port Security This link takes you to a screen to view the Switch’s port security status.
802.1X Port This link takes you to a screen to view the Switch’s 802.1X port status.
Authenticated
Hosts
Management This link takes you to screens where you can view the syslog and error
Syslog This link takes you to a screen to view the Switch’s logging filter settings
Error Disable This link takes you to a screen to view the Switch’s global and port error
preventing network loops.
instance.
port status.
instance status.
status.
statistics.
statistics.
This link takes you to a screen to view the Switch’s LLDP remote device
information.
status.
802.1X settings.
This link takes you to a screen to view the Switch’s 802.1X security
authenticated host status.
disable status.
and system logs.
disable status.
Configuration Menu
Use the configuration menu screens to configure the Switch’s features.
Table 14 Configuration Menu Screens Summary
FOLDER OR LINK TAB FUNCTION
System This link takes you to a screen where you can configure general
identification information and time settings for the Switch.
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Table 14 Configuration Menu Screens Summary (continued)
FOLDER OR LINK TAB FUNCTION
IP IPv4 This link takes you to a screen where you can enable an IPv4 interface
and configure the IPv4 settings on the Switch.
IPv6 This link takes you to a screen where you can enable an IPv6 interface
and configure the IPv6 settings on the Switch.
Time System Time This link takes you to a screen to configure the time of the system.
SNTP Server This link takes you to a screen to configure the SNTP server settings.
Information This link takes you to a screen that configures general system
Port This link takes you to screens where you can configure speed, flow
Port This link takes you to a screen to view the Switch’s port settings and
EEE This link takes you to a screen to view the Switch’s port EEE (Energy-
PoE Global This link takes you to a screen where you can configure the global
Port This link takes you to a screen where you can configure port PoE settings.
Bandwidth
Management
Storm Control This link takes you to a screen to set up broadcast filters.
VLAN This link takes you to screens where you can configure VLAN, guest
VLAN VLAN This link takes you to a screen where you can view and add/edit the
Port This link takes you to a screen where you can view port settings and
VLAN Port This link takes you to a screen where you can view and configure the
Guest VLAN Global This link takes you to a screen where you can configure the global guest
Port This link takes you to a screen where you can view the guest VLAN port
Voice VLAN Global This link takes you to a screen where you can configure the global voice
OUI This link takes you to a screen where you can view and edit/delete the
Port This link takes you to a screen where you can view the voice VLAN port
MAC Table This link takes you to a screen where you can configure the MAC
Static MAC This link takes you to screens where you can configure static MAC
Filtering MAC This link takes you to a screen to set up filtering rules.
Dynamic Age This link takes you to a screen where you can enter the dynamic MAC
information: system name, system location, and system contact.
control and priority settings for individual Switch ports.
select individual Switch ports for configuration.
Efficient Ethernet) state and select ports for configuration.
settings for the Switch to supply power over Ethernet (PoE).
This link takes you to a screen where you can view and configure the
egress global burst and port rate.
VLAN, and voice VLAN settings.
VLAN settings.
select VLANs for configuration.
VLAN port settings.
VLAN settings.
settings and select VLAN ports for configuration.
VLAN settings.
OUI settings.
settings and select a port for configuration.
address and VLAN ID of a device attach to a port. You can also
configure what kind of MAC address it is.
addresses for a port. These static MAC addresses do not age out.
aging time.
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Table 14 Configuration Menu Screens Summary (continued)
FOLDER OR LINK TAB FUNCTION
Link Aggregation This link takes you to a screen where you can logically aggregate
physical links to form one logical, higher-bandwidth link.
Global This link takes you to a screen where you can configure the global link
aggregation settings.
LAG
Management
LAG Port This link takes you to a screen where you can view or edit the LAG port
LACP Port This link takes you to a screen where you can view or edit the LACP port
Loop Guard This link takes you to screens where you can configure protection
Global This link takes you to a screen where you can configure the global loop
Port This link takes you to a screen where you can view or edit the port’s loop
Mirror This link takes you to a screen where you can copy traffic from one port
Time Range Group This link takes you to a screen where you can view/define/delete time
Multicast This link takes you to a screen where you can configure various multicast
IGMP Global This link takes you to a screen where you can configure the IGMP global
VLAN This link takes you to a screen where you can view or edit the IGMP VLAN
Router Port This link takes you to a screen where you can add or view the router port
Profile This link takes you to a screen where you can add or view the IGMP
Throttling This link takes you to a screen where you can view or edit the throttling
Spanning Tree This link takes you to screens where you can configure the RSTP/MRSTP/
Global This link takes you to a screen where you can configure the global
STP Port This link takes you to a screen where you can view or edit the STP port
CIST This link takes you to a screen where you can configure the CIST settings.
CIST Port This link takes you to a screen where you can view or edit the CIST port
MST This link takes you to a screen where you can add/edit/delete the MST
MST Port This link takes you to a screen where you can view or edit the MST port
This link takes you to a screen where you can configure the LAG
management settings.
settings.
settings.
against network loops that occur on the edge of your network.
guard settings.
guard settings.
or ports to another port. This allowing you to examine the traffic from the
first port without interference.
range (schedule) rules.
features, IGMP snooping and create multicast VLANs.
settings.
settings.
settings.
profile settings.
settings.
MSTP to prevent network loops.
settings.
settings.
settings.
instance settings.
settings.
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Table 14 Configuration Menu Screens Summary (continued)
FOLDER OR LINK TAB FUNCTION
LLDP This link takes you to screens where you can configure the global, port,
local information, MED network policy, and MED port settings.
Global This link takes you to a screen where you can configure the global LLDP
settings.
Port This link takes you to a screen where you can view or edit the LLDP port
Local
Information
MED Network
Policy
MED Port This link takes you to a screen where you can view or edit the LLDP MED
QoS This link takes you to screens where you can configure the general and
General Port This link takes you to a screen where you can view or edit the QoS port
Queue This link takes you to a screen where you can configure queuing with
CoS Mapping This link takes you to a screen where you can configure the CoS to
DSCP
Mapping
IP Precedence
Mapping
Trust Mode Global This link takes you to a screen where you can configure the global trust
Port This link takes you to a screen where you can view or edit the QoS port
Security This link takes you to screens where you can configure the port security,
Port Security Global This link takes you to a screen where you can enable the global port
Port This link takes you to a screen where you can view or edit the port’s
Port Isolation This link takes you to a screen where you can view the state or enable/
802.1X Global This link takes you to a screen where you can enable the global 802.1X
Port This link takes you to a screen where you can view or edit the 802.1X port
DoS Global This link takes you to a screen where you can enable Denial of Service
Port This link takes you to a screen where you can view or edit the Switch’s
AAA This link takes you to a screen where you can view authentication,
settings.
This link takes you to a screen where you can view or edit the LLDP local
information settings.
This link takes you to a screen where you can add/edit/delete the LLDP
MED network policy settings.
port settings.
trust mode settings.
settings.
associated queue weights for each port.
queue mapping and Queue to CoS mapping settings.
This link takes you to a screen where you can configure the DSCP to
queue and queue to DSCP mapping settings.
This link takes you to a screen where you can configure the IP
precedence to queue and queue to IP precedence mapping settings.
mode setting.
trust mode setting.
port isolation, 802.1X and DoS settings.
security.
security settings.
disable port isolation.
security setting.
security settings.
(DoS).
port DoS state.
authorization and accounting services through external servers. The
external servers can be either RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial-In
User Service) or TACACS+ (Terminal Access Controller Access-Control
System Plus).
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Table 14 Configuration Menu Screens Summary (continued)
FOLDER OR LINK TAB FUNCTION
Auth Method This link takes you to a screen where you can add/edit/delete an
authentication method.
RADIUS This link takes you to a screen where you can add/edit/delete RADIUS
server settings.
TACACS+ This link takes you to a screen where you can add/edit/delete TACACS+
Management This link takes you to screens where you can configure the syslog, SNMP,
Syslog Global This link takes you to a screen where you can enable syslog (system
Local This link takes you to a screen where you can add/edit/delete the local
Remote This link takes you to a screen where you can add/edit/delete the
SNMP Global This link takes you to a screen where you can enable SNMP (Simple
Community This link takes you to a screen where you can add/delete the SNMP
Group This link takes you to a screen where you can add/edit/delete the SNMP
User This link takes you to a screen where you can add/edit/delete the SNMP
Trap This link takes you to a screen where you can enable the SNMP traps.
Trap
Destination
Error Disable This link takes you to a screen where you can configure the error disable
HTTP/HTTPS HTTP This link takes you to a screen where you can enable and configure the
HTTPS This link takes you to a screen where you can enable and configure the
TELNET/SSH TELNET This link takes you to a screen where you can enable remote Telnet
SSH This link takes you to a screen where you can enable SSH connection.
Users This link takes you to a screen where you can configure the
Remote Access
Control
server settings.
error disable, HTTP/HTTPS, users and remote access control.
logging).
syslog settings.
remote syslog settings.
Network Management Protocol).
community settings.
group settings.
users’ settings.
This link takes you to a screen where you can add/edit/delete the SNMP
trap host settings.
settings.
management HTTP settings.
management HTTPS settings.
access.
management users’ settings.
This link takes you to a screen where you can enable remote access
control and add/edit/delete profile settings.
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Maintenance Menu
Use the maintenance menu screens to manage configuration and firmware files, run diagnostics, and
reboot or shut down the Switch.
Table 15 Maintenance Menu Screens Summary
FOLDER OR LINK TAB FUNCTION
Firmware Upload This link takes you to a screen where you can manage the firmware
upload settings.
Management This link takes you to a screen where you can view the active/backup
firmware image information and activate an image.
Configuration Backup This link takes you to a screen where you can backup your current
Restore This link takes you to a screen where you can restore a previously saved
Management This link takes you to a screen where you can replace the startup and
Factory
Default
Diagnostics This link takes you to screens where you can view system logs and test
Port Test This link takes you to a screen where you can perform an internal loop-
PING IPv4 This link takes you to a screen where you can ping an IPv4 server.
IPv6 This link takes you to a screen where you can ping an IPv6 server.
Trace Route This link takes you to a screen where you can print the route that IP
Reboot This link takes you to a screen where you can restart the Switch without
Switch configuration and log files to a server or as a local file to your
computer.
configuration from a server or your computer.
backup configuration files.
This link takes you to a screen where you can reset the Switch back to
factory default settings.
ports.
back test on an Ethernet port.
packets take to a network host.
turning the power off.
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6.1 Overview
Use the Getting Started screens to check status information about the Switch.
6.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter
The main Getting Started screen (Section 6.2 on page 61) displays the Switch’s general device
information, system status, system resource usage, and interface status. You can also display other status
screens for more information.
6.2 Getting Started
CHAPTER 6
This screen is the first thing you see when you log into the Switch. It also appears every time you click the
Getting Started icon in the navigation panel. The Getting Started displays general device information,
system status, system resource usage, and interface status in widgets.
Figure 74 Getting Started
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 16 Getting Started
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Refresh Interval (A) Use the drop-box to select: None, 5 seconds, 10 seconds, 15 seconds, 20 seconds, 25
seconds, or 30 seconds.
Virtual Device Displays an image of the Switch.
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LABEL DESCRIPTION
Wizard Displays the following links: Start up, VLAN, QoS, and Link aggregation.
Device Information
System Name This field displays the name used to identify the Switch on any network.
Model Name This field displays the model name of this Switch.
Revision This field displays the hardware revision number of this Switch.
Serial Number This field displays the serial number of this Switch.
MAC Address
Range
Firmware Version This field displays the version number and date of the firmware the Switch is currently
System Up Time This field displays how long the Switch has been running since it last restarted or was turned
Current Date/
Time
CPU Usage This field displays the Switch’s recent CPU usage.
Memory Usage This field displays the Switch’s recent memory usage.
This field displays the MAC addresses used by the Switch. Each physical port or wireless
radio has one MAC address. The first MAC address is assigned to the Ethernet LAN port, the
second MAC address is assigned to the first radio, and so on.
running.
on.
This field displays the current date and time in the Switch. The format is hh:mm:ss yyyy-mmdd.
6.2.1 Wizard
Wizard displays start up, VLAN, QoS, and link aggregation.
For details on Wizard features, see system Chapter 7 on page 74, VLAN Chapter 9 on page 86, QoS
Chapter 29 on page 198, and link aggregation Chapter 11 on page 95.
Start up
In start up, you can set up IP or DNS, set up your user name or password, and view finished results.
In order to set up your IP or DNS, please do the following. Click Getting Started > Start up > 1 Step 1 Set up
IP to access this screen.
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Figure 75 Getting Started > Start up > 1 Step 1 Set up IP
Each field is described in the following table.
Table 17 Getting Started > Start up > 1 Step 1 Set up IP
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Host Name This field displays a host name.
IP Address The Switch needs an IP address for it to be managed over the network. The factory default
Subnet Mask The subnet mask specifies the network number portion of an IP address.
IP address is 192.168.1.1.
The factory default subnet mask is 255.255.255.0.
Gateway Type the IP address of the default outgoing gateway in dotted decimal notation, for
DNS DNS (Domain Name System) is for mapping a domain name to its corresponding IP address
NTP (Network Time
Protocol)
Next Click Next to show the next screen.
example 192.168.1.254.
and vice versa. Enter a domain name server IP address in order to be able to use a domain
name instead of an IP address.
This field displays the NTP time servers from which the Switch gets the time and date.
After clicking Next, the set up your user name screen appears.
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Figure 76 Getting Started > Start up > 2 Step 2 Set up user name/password
Each field is described in the following table.
Table 18 Getting Started > Start up > 2 Step 2 Set up user name/password
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Username The default user name is admin and associated default password is 1234. Enter a user name
Password The default user name is admin and associated default password is 1234. Enter a new
Previous Click Previous to show the previous screen.
Next Click Next to show the next screen.
using the keyboard characters ("a – z", "A – Z", "0 – 9", ~!@#$%^&*()_+`–={}[]:;<>./\) for the
user. The allowed string length is 1 to 32.
password using the keyboard characters ("a – z", "A – Z", "0 – 9", ~!@#$%^&*()_+`–={}[]:;<>./\)
for the user. The allowed string length is 1 to 64.
After clicking Next, the finish screen appears.
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Figure 77 Getting Started > Start up > 3 Step 3 Finish
Each field is described in the following table.
Table 19 Getting Started > Start up > 3 Step 3 Finish
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Host Name This field displays a host name.
IP Address The Switch needs an IP address for it to be managed over the network. The factory default
Subnet Mask The subnet mask specifies the network number portion of an IP address.
Gateway Type the IP address of the default outgoing gateway in dotted decimal notation, for
DNS DNS (Domain Name System) is for mapping a domain name to its corresponding IP address
NTP (Network Time
Protocol)
Username The default user name is admin and associated default password is 1234.
Password The default user name is admin and associated default password is 1234.
Previous Click Previous to show the previous screen.
Finish Review the information and click Finish to create the task.
IP address is 192.168.1.1.
The factory default subnet mask is 255.255.255.0.
example 192.168.1.254.
and vice versa. Enter a domain name server IP address in order to be able to use a domain
name instead of an IP address.
This field displays the NTP time servers from which the Switch gets the time and date.
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VLAN
In VLAN, you can create VLAN, tag VLAN setting, and view finished results.
In order to create VLAN, please do the following. Click Getting Started > VLAN > 1 Step 1 Create VLAN to
access this screen.
Figure 78 Getting Started > VLAN > 1 Step 1 Create VLAN
Each field is described in the following table.
Table 20 Getting Started > VLAN > 1 Step 1 Create VLAN
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Create VLAN ID (1–
4094)
Edit VLAN ID Select from the drop-box a VLAN ID.
Next Click Next to show the next screen.
After clicking Next, the tag VLAN setting screen appears.
Type a number between 1 and 4094 to create a VLAN ID.
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Figure 79 Getting Started > VLAN > 2 Step 2 Tag VLAN Setting
Each field is described in the following table.
Table 21 Getting Started > VLAN > 2 Step 2 Tag VLAN Setting
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Currently VLAN ID This field displays the VLAN identification number.
Tag Ports belonging to the specified VLAN tag all outgoing frames transmitted.
Untag Ports belonging to the specified VLAN do not tag all outgoing frames transmitted.
Previous Click Previous to show the previous screen.
Next Click Next to show the next screen.
After clicking Next, the finish screen appears.
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Figure 80 Getting Started > VLAN> 3 Step 3 Finish
Each field is described in the following table.
Table 22 Getting Started > VLAN > 3 Step 3 Finish
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Currently VLAN ID This field displays the VLAN identification number.
Tag Ports belonging to the specified VLAN tag all outgoing frames transmitted.
Untag Ports belonging to the specified VLAN do not tag all outgoing frames transmitted.
Previous Click Previous to show the previous screen.
Finish Review the information and click Finish to create the task.
QoS
In QoS, you can create QoS settings, and view finished results.
In order to create QoS settings, please do the following. Click Getting Started > QoS > 1 Step 1 QoS
(Quality of Service) to access this screen.
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Figure 81 Getting Started > QoS > 1 Step 1 QoS (Quality of Service)
Each field is described in the following table.
Table 23 Getting Started > QoS > 1 Step 1 QoS (Quality of Service)
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Highest Click and drag icons located on the left to desired preference.
Medium Click and drag icons located on the left to desired preference.
Low Click and drag icons located on the left to desired preference.
Next Click Next to show the next screen.
After clicking Next, the finish screen appears.
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Figure 82 Getting Started > QoS > 2 Step 2 Finish
Each field is described in the following table.
Table 24 Getting Started > QoS > 2 Step 2 Finish
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Highest Displays summary results.
Medium Displays summary results.
Low Displays summary results.
Previous Click Previous to show the previous screen.
Finish Review the information and click Finish to create the task.
Link Aggregation
In link aggregation, you can link aggregation and view finished results.
In order to create link aggregation settings, please do the following. Click Getting Started > Link
aggregation > 1 Step 1 Link aggregation to access this screen.
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Figure 83 Getting Started > Link aggregation > 1 Step 1 Link aggregation
Each field is described in the following table.
Table 25 Getting Started > Link aggregation > 1 Step 1 Link aggregation
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Group 1 Click and drag icons located on the left to desired preference.
Group 2 Click and drag icons located on the left to desired preference.
Group 3 Click and drag icons located on the left to desired preference.
Group 4 Click and drag icons located on the left to desired preference.
Group 5 Click and drag icons located on the left to desired preference.
Group 6 Click and drag icons located on the left to desired preference.
Group 7 Click and drag icons located on the left to desired preference.
Group 8 Click and drag icons located on the left to desired preference.
Next Click Next to show the next screen.
After clicking Next, the finish screen appears.
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Figure 84 Getting Started > Link aggregation > 2 Step 2 Finish
Each field is described in the following table.
Table 26 Getting Started > Link aggregation > 2 Step 2 Finish
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Group 1 Displays summary results.
Group 2 Displays summary results.
Group 3 Displays summary results.
Group 4 Displays summary results.
Group 5 Displays summary results.
Group 6 Displays summary results.
Group 7 Displays summary results.
Group 8 Displays summary results.
Previous Click Previous to show the previous screen.
Finish Review the information and click Finish to create the task.
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Technical Reference
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7.1 Overview
This section provides information for System in Monitor. Use the System screens to view general Switch
settings.
7.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter
•The IP screen (Section 7.2 on page 74) displays IPv4 and IPv6.
• The Information screen (Section 7.3 on page 75) displays the system information.
7.2 IP Settings
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The Switch needs an IP address for it to be managed over the network. The factory default IP address is
192.168.1.1. The subnet mask specifies the network number portion of an IP address. The factory default
subnet mask is 255.255.255.0.
7.2.1 IPv4 Settings
Use this screen to view the Switch’s IPv4 information. Click Monitor > System > IP > IPv4 to open this
screen.
Figure 85 Monitor > System > IP > IPv4
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 27 Monitor > System > IP > IPv4
LABEL DESCRIPTION
DHCP State This field displays the state of Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol RFC 2131 and RFC 2132
IP Address This field displays IP address of the Switch in the IP domain.
(DHCP).
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LABEL DESCRIPTION
Subnet Mask This field displays the subnet mask of the Switch in the IP domain.
Gateway This field displays the IP address of the default outgoing gateway in dotted decimal notation, for
DNS Server 1 DNS (Domain Name System) is for mapping a domain name to its corresponding IP address and
DNS Server 2 DNS (Domain Name System) is for mapping a domain name to its corresponding IP address and
Management
VLAN
7.2.2 IPv6 Settings
Use this screen to view the Switch’s IPv6 information. Click Monitor > System > IP > IPv6 to open this
screen.
Figure 86 Monitor > System > IP > IPv6
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example 192.168.1.254.
vice versa. This field displays a domain name server IP address, enabling the use of a domain.
vice versa. This field displays a domain name server IP address, enabling the use of a domain.
This field displays the management VLAN.
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 28 Monitor > System > IP > IPv6
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Auto
Configuration
IPv6 Address This field displays IP address of the Switch in the IP domain.
IPv6 Gateway This field displays the IP address of the default outgoing gateway.
DHCPv6 Client This field displays the Switch’s DHCP settings when it is acting as a DHCPv6 client.
7.3 Information
In the navigation panel, click Monitor > System > Information > System Information to display the screen
as shown. You can view system information.
Figure 87 Monitor > System > Information > System Information
This field displays auto configuration.
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The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 29 Monitor > System > Information > System Information
LABEL DESCRIPTION
System Name This field displays the descriptive name of the Switch for identification purposes.
System Location This field displays the geographic location of the Switch for identification purposes.
System Contact This field displays the person in charge of the Switch for identification purposes.
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This section provides information for Port in Monitor. Use the Port screens to view general Switch port
settings.
8.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter
•The Port screen (Section 8.2 on page 77) displays status, port counters, and bandwidth utilization.
• The PoE screen (Section 8.3 on page 81) displays PoE.
• The Bandwidth Management screen (Section 8.4 on page 83) displays bandwidth control.
• The Storm Control screen (Section 8.5 on page 84) displays port settings of the Switch.
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8.2 Port Settings
Use this screen to view Switch port settings.
8.2.1 Status
Use this screen to view the Switch’s port statistics. Click Monitor > Port > Port > Status to access this screen.
Figure 88 Monitor > Port > Port > Status
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Table 30 Monitor > Port > Port > Status
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Port This is the port index number.
Port Name A descriptive name that identifies this port.
State This is port admin setting state.
Link Status This field displays Up, Down or Not Present. It displays Up when the port is linked up or Down
Speed View the speed of the Ethernet connection on this port.
Duplex View the duplex mode of the Ethernet connection on this port.
FlowCtrl Status A concentration of traffic on a port decreases port bandwidth and overflows buffer
Type View the type on this port.
8.2.2 Port Counters
Use this screen to view the Switch’s port counters settings. Click Monitor > Port > Port > Port Counters to
access this screen.
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when it is not. When no any physical port is binding with this group, it displays Not Present.
memory causing packet discards and frame losses. Flow Control is used to regulate
transmission of signals to match the bandwidth of the receiving port.
Figure 89 Monitor > Port > Port > Port Counters (Port 1 Interface mib Counters)
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Figure 90 Monitor > Port > Port > Port Counters (Port 1 Etherlike mib Counters)
Figure 91 Monitor > Port > Port > Port Counters (Port 1 RMON mib Counters)
Each field is described in the following table.
Table 31 Monitor > Port > Port > Port Counters
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Port Counters
Port This field displays the port.
Mode This field displays the mode.
Port 1 Interface mib Counters
iflnOctets This field displays the iflnOctets.
iflnUcastPkts This field displays the iflnUcastPkts.
iflnNUcastPkts This field displays the iflnNUcastPkts.
ifInDiscards This field displays the ifInDiscards.
ifOutOctets This field displays the ifOutOctets.
ifOutUcastPkts This field displays the ifOutUcastPkts.
ifOutNUcastPkts This field displays the ifOutNUcastPkts.
ifOutDiscards This field displays the ifOutDiscards.
ifInMulticastPkts This field displays the ifInMulticastPkts.
ifInBroadcastPkts This field displays the ifInBroadcastPkts.
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Table 31 Monitor > Port > Port > Port Counters (continued)
LABEL DESCRIPTION
ifOutMulticastPkts This field displays the ifOutMulticastPkts.
ifOutBroadcastPkts This field displays the ifOutBroadcastPkts.
Port 1 Etherlike mib Counters
dot3StatsAlignmentErrors This field displays the dot3StatsAlignmentErrors.
dot3StatsFCSErrors This field displays the dot3StatsFCSErrors.
dot3StatsSingleCollisionFrames This field displays the dot3StatsSingleCollisionFrames.
dot3StatsMultipleCollisionFrames This field displays the dot3StatsMultipleCollisionFrames.
dot3StatsDeferredTransmissions This field displays the dot3StatsDeferredTransmissions.
dot3StatsLateCollisions This field displays the dot3StatsLateCollisions.
dot3StatsExcessiveCollisions This field displays the dot3StatsExcessiveCollisions.
dot3StatsFrameTooLongs This field displays the dot3StatsFrameTooLongs.
dot3StatsSymbolErrors This field displays the dot3StatsSymbolErrors.
dot3ControlInUnkownOpcodes This field displays the dot3ControlInUnkownOpcodes.
dot3lInPauseFrames This field displays the dot3lInPauseFrames.
dot3lOutPauseFrames This field displays the dot3lOutPauseFrames.
Port 1 RMON mib Counters
etherStatsDropEvents This field displays the etherStatsDropEvents.
etherStatsOctets This field displays the etherStatsOctets.
etherStatsPkts This field displays the etherStatsPkts.
etherStatsBroadcastPkts This field displays the etherStatsBroadcastPkts.
etherStatsMulticastPkts This field displays the etherStatsMulticastPkts.
etherStatsCRCAlignErrors This field displays the etherStatsCRCAlignErrors.
etherStatsUnderSizePkts This field displays the etherStatsUnderSizePkts.
etherStatsOverSizePkts This field displays the etherStatsOverSizePkts.
etherStatsFragments This field displays the etherStatsFragments.
etherStatsJabbers This field displays the etherStatsJabbers.
etherStatsCollisions This field displays the etherStatsCollisions.
etherStatsPkts64Octets This field displays the etherStatsPkts64Octets.
etherStatsPkts65to127Octets This field displays the etherStatsPkts65to127Octets.
etherStatsPkts128to255Octets This field displays the etherStatsPkts128to255Octets.
etherStatsPkts256to511Octets This field displays the etherStatsPkts256to511Octets.
etherStatsPkts512to1023Octets This field displays the etherStatsPkts512to1023Octets.
etherStatsPkts1024to1518Octets This field displays the etherStatsPkts1024to1518Octets.
8.2.3 Bandwidth Utilization
Utilization is the percentage of a network's bandwidth that is currently being consumed by network
traffic. Each vertical bar represents the highest utilization on a port, and can be either transmitted (Tx)
traffic or received (Rx) traffic during the last time interval in seconds.
Use this screen to view the Switch’s bandwidth utilization settings. Click Monitor > Port > Port > Bandwidth
Utilization to access this screen.
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Figure 92 Monitor > Port > Port > Bandwidth Utilization
Each field is described in the following table.
Table 32 Monitor > Port > Port > Bandwidth Utilization
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Bandwidth Utilization
1Gbps This field displays the 1 Gbps.
100Mbps This field displays the 100 Mbps.
10Mbps This field displays the 10 Mbps.
Link down This field displays the link down.
Refresh period This field displays the refresh period.
IFG This field displays the IFG.
Tx Transmitted (Tx) traffic during the last time interval in seconds.
Rx Received (Rx) traffic during the time interval in seconds.
8.3 PoE Settings
Note: The PoE function and the following screens are available for models ending in “HP”
only.
The Switch supports both the IEEE 802.3af Power over Ethernet (PoE) and IEEE 802.3at High Power over
Ethernet (PoE) standards. The Switch is Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE) because it provides a source of
power through its Ethernet ports, and each device that receives power through an Ethernet port is a
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Powered Device (PD).
In the figure below, the IP camera and IP phone get their power directly from the Switch. Aside from
minimizing the need for cables and wires, PoE removes the hassle of trying to find a nearby electric
outlet to power up devices.
Figure 93 Powered Device Examples
You can also set priorities so that the Switch is able to reserve and allocate power to certain PDs.
Note: The PoE devices that supply or receive power and their connected Ethernet cables
must all be completely indoors.
To view the current amount of power that PDs are receiving from the Switch, click Monitor > Port > PoE.
Figure 94 Monitor > Port > PoE
Each field is described in the following table.
Table 33 Monitor > Port > PoE
LABEL DESCRIPTION
PoE Mode This field displays the power management mode used by the Switch, whether it is in
Classification or Consumption mode.
Total Power(W) This field displays the total power the Switch can provide to the connected PoE-enabled
devices on the PoE ports. The total power of GS1900-10HP is 77 W and GS1900-8HP is 70 W.
Consuming
Power(W)
Allocated Power(W) This field displays the total amount of power the Switch (in Classification mode) has
Remaining Power(W) This field displays the amount of power the Switch can still provide for PoE.
This field displays the total amount of power the Switch is currently supplying to the
connected PoE-enabled devices.
reserved for PoE after negotiating with the connected PoE devices. It shows NA when the
Switch is in Consumption mode.
Consuming Power (W) can be less than or equal but not more than the Allocated Power
(W).
Note: The Switch must have at least 16 W of remaining power in order to supply power to a
PoE device, even if the PoE device needs less than 16 W.
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8.4 Bandwidth Management
This section shows you the maximum bandwidth using the Bandwidth Management screen. Bandwidth
management shows the maximum allowable bandwidth for incoming and/or out-going traffic flows on
a port.
8.4.1 Bandwidth Control
Use this screen to view the Switch’s bandwidth control in egress global burst and port rate.
An egress port is an outgoing port, that is, a port through which a data packet leaves for both ports. An
ingress port is an incoming port, that is, a port through which a data packet enters.
Click Monitor > Port > Bandwidth Management > Bandwidth Control to access this screen.
Figure 95 Monitor > Port > Bandwidth Management > Bandwidth Control
Each field is described in the following table.
Table 34 Monitor > Port > Bandwidth Management > Bandwidth Control
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Bandwidth Control
Egress Global
Burst
Port Rate View the maximum bandwidth allowed in kilobits per second (Kbps) for the traffic flow on a
Port This field displays the port number.
This field specifies the current egress burst size in bytes all ports.
port.
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LABEL DESCRIPTION
Ingress RateLimit
(Kbps)
Egress RateLimit
(Kbps)
8.5 Storm Control
This section shows you the storm control feature.
Storm control limits the number of broadcast, multicast and unicast packets the Switch receives per
second on the ports. When the maximum number of allowable broadcast, multicast and/or unicast
packets is reached per second, the subsequent packets are discarded. Enabling this feature reduces
broadcast, multicast and/or unicast packets in your network. You can specify limits for each packet
type on each port.
Click Monitor > Port > Storm Control to access this screen.
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View the maximum bandwidth allowed in kilobits per second (Kbps) for the incoming traffic
flow on a port.
View the maximum bandwidth allowed in kilobits per second (Kbps) for the out-going traffic
flow on a port.
Figure 96 Monitor > Port > Storm Control
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Each field is described in the following table.
Table 35 Monitor > Port > Storm Control
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Storm Control
Port This field displays the port number.
State This field displays the state.
Broadcast (pps) Displays how many broadcast packets the port receives (in pps).
Unknown
Multicast (pps)
Unknown Unicast
(pps)
Action Displays the action the device takes when a limit is reached. The following options are
Displays how many unknown multicast packets the port receives (in pps).
Displays how many unknown unicast packets the port receives (in pps).
available:
• Drop – drop the packet.
• Shutdown – shutdown the connection.
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9.1 Overview
This section provides information for VLAN in Monitor.
A VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network) allows a physical network to be partitioned into multiple logical
networks. Devices on a logical network belong to one group. A device can belong to more than one
group. With VLAN, a device cannot directly talk to or hear from devices that are not in the same groups;
the traffic must first go through a router.
In MTU (Multi-Tenant Unit) applications, VLAN is vital in providing isolation and security among the
subscribers. When properly configured, VLAN prevents one subscriber from accessing the network
resources of another on the same LAN, therefore a user will not see the printers and hard disks of another
user on the same network.
VLAN also increases network performance by limiting broadcasts to a smaller and more manageable
logical broadcast domain. In traditional switched environments, all broadcast packets go to each and
every individual port. With VLAN, all broadcasts are confined to a specific broadcast domain.
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9.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter
•The VLAN screen (Section 9.2 on page 86) displays VLAN, port, and VLAN port settings.
• The Guest VLAN screen (Section 9.3 on page 89) displays the global and port settings of the Switch.
• The Voice VLAN screen (Section 9.4 on page 90) displays the global and port settings of the Switch.
9.2 VLAN Settings
Use this screen to view Switch VLAN settings.
9.2.1 VLAN
Use this screen to view the Switch’s VLAN settings. Click Monitor > VLAN > VLAN > VLAN to access this
screen.
Figure 97 Monitor > VLAN > VLAN > VLAN
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Table 36 Monitor > VLAN > VLAN > VLAN
9.2.2 Port
Use this screen to view the Switch’s port setting in VLAN. Click Monitor > VLAN > VLAN > Port to access
this screen.
Figure 98 Monitor > VLAN > VLAN > Port
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LABEL DESCRIPTION
VLAN
VLAN ID This is the VLAN identification number.
VLAN Name Displays a descriptive name for the VLAN for identification purposes.
VLAN Type Displays a type for the VLAN for identification purposes.
Each field is described in the following table.
Table 37 Monitor > VLAN > VLAN > Port
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Port
Port This field displays the port number.
PVID This is the port VLAN identification number.
A PVID (Port VLAN ID) is a tag that adds to incoming untagged frames received on a port
so that the frames are forwarded to the VLAN group that the tag defines.
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LABEL DESCRIPTION
Accept Frame
Type
Ingress Filter If set, the Switch discards incoming frames for VLANs that do not have this port as a
VLAN Trunks Enable VLAN Trunking on ports connected to other switches or routers (but not ports directly
9.2.3 VLAN Port
Port-based VLANs are VLANs where the packet forwarding decision is based on the destination MAC
address and its associated port. Port-based VLANs require allowed outgoing ports to be defined for
each port. Therefore, if you wish to allow two subscriber ports to talk to each other, for example,
between conference rooms in a hotel, you must define the egress (an egress port is an outgoing port,
that is, a port through which a data packet leaves) for both ports. Port-based VLANs are specific only to
the Switch on which they were created.
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This field displays the type that is accepted by the frame.
Specifies the type of frames allowed on a port. Choices are All, Tag Only and Untag Only.
All accepts all untagged or tagged frames on this port. This is the default setting. Tag Only
accepts only tagged frames on this port. All untagged frames will be dropped. Untag Only
accepts only untagged frames on this port. All tagged frames will be dropped.
member.
connected to end users) to allow frames belonging to unknown VLAN groups to pass
through the Switch.
Use this screen to view the Switch’s VLAN port settings. Click Monitor > VLAN > VLAN > VLAN Port to
access this screen.
Figure 99 Monitor > VLAN > VLAN > VLAN Port
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Table 38 Monitor > VLAN > VLAN > VLAN Port
LABEL DESCRIPTION
VLAN Port
VLAN ID This is the VLAN identification number.
Port Displays the port index value.
Membership Displays the status of the VLAN group: Forbidden, Excluded, Tagged or Untagged.
9.3 Guest VLAN
When 802.1x port authentication is enabled on the Switch and its ports, clients that do not have the
correct credentials are blocked from using the ports. You can configure your Switch to have one VLAN
that acts as a guest VLAN. If you enable the guest VLAN (102 in the example) on a port (2 in the
example), the user (A in the example) that is not IEEE 802.1x capable or fails to enter the correct user
name and password can still access the port, but traffic from the user is forwarded to the guest VLAN.
That is, unauthenticated users can have access to limited network resources in the same guest VLAN,
such as the Internet. The rights granted to the Guest VLAN depends on how the network administrator
configures switches or routers with the guest network feature.
Chapter 9 Monitor: VLAN
Figure 100 Guest VLAN Example
Use this screen to view the Switch’s guest VLAN. Click Monitor > VLAN > Guest VLAN to access this
screen.
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Figure 101 Monitor > VLAN > Guest VLAN
Each field is described in the following table.
Table 39 Monitor > VLAN > Guest VLAN
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Guest VLAN
State This field displays the state of global guest VLAN.
Port
Port This field displays a port number.
State This field displays the state of a port.
In Guest VLAN This field displays the status of the port, is the port is in guest VLAN or not.
9.4 Voice VLAN
Voice VLANs are VLANs configured specially for voice traffic. By adding the ports connected with voice
devices to voice VLANs, you can have voice traffic transmitted within voice VLANs and perform QoSrelated configuration for voice traffic as required, therefore ensuring the transmission priority of voice
traffic and voice quality.
Use this screen to view Switch global and port voice VLAN settings for voice traffic. Click Monitor > VLAN
> Voice VLAN to access this screen.
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Figure 102 Monitor > VLAN > Voice VLAN
Each field is described in the following table.
Table 40 Monitor > VLAN > Voice VLAN
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Voice VLAN
State This field displays the state of a port.
Voice VLAN ID This is the voice VLAN identification number.
Cos/802.1p This displays the packet’s 802.1p priority field.
Remark Cos/802.1p This field displays the state of the cos/802.1p.
Aging Time (30-65536 min) Displays the time interval (from 30 to 65536) in minutes.
Port
Port This field displays a port number.
State This field displays the state of a port.
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10.1 Overview
This section provides information for MAC Table in Monitor.
The MAC Table screen (a MAC table is also known as a filtering database) shows how frames are
forwarded or filtered across the Switch’s ports. When a device (which may belong to a VLAN group)
sends a packet which is forwarded to a port on the Switch, the MAC address of the device is shown on
the Switch’s MAC Table. It also shows whether the MAC address is dynamic (learned by the Switch) or
static (manually entered in the Static MAC Forwarding screen).
The Switch uses the MAC Table to determine how to forward frames. See the following figure.
1 The Switch examines a received frame and learns the port from which this source MAC address came.
2 The Switch checks to see if the frame's destination MAC address matches a source MAC address
already learned in the MAC Table.
• If the Switch has already learned the port for this MAC address, then it forwards the frame to that port.
• If the Switch has not already learned the port for this MAC address, then the frame is flooded to all
ports. Too much port flooding leads to network congestion.
• If the Switch has already learned the port for this MAC address, but the destination port is the same as
the port it came in on, then it filters the frame.
Figure 103 MAC Table Flowchart
CHAPTER 10
Monitor: MAC Table
This link takes you to a screen where you can view the MAC address and VLAN ID of a device attach to
a port. You can also view what kind of MAC address it is.
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10.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter
The MAC Table screen (Section 10.2 on page 93) displays view filter and MAC table of the Switch.
10.2 MAC Table
Use this screen to view filter static and MAC table settings. Click Monitor > MAC Table to access this
screen.
Figure 104 Monitor > MAC Table
Each field is described in the following table.
Table 41 Monitor > MAC Table
LABEL DESCRIPTION
MAC Table
MAC Address This is the MAC address of the device from which this incoming frame came.
VLAN Displays a type for the VLAN for identification purposes.
Port This is the port from which the above MAC address was learned.
View This link takes you to a screen where you can view the MAC address and VLAN ID of a
Clear Click Clear to return the fields to the factory defaults.
MAC Address This is the MAC address of the device from which this incoming frame came.
VLAN Displays a type for the VLAN for identification purposes.
device attach to a port. You can also view what kind of MAC address it is.
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Table 41 Monitor > MAC Table (continued)
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Type This shows whether the MAC address is dynamic (learned by the Switch) or static (manually
entered in the Static MAC Forwarding screen).
Port This is the port from which the above MAC address was learned.
Total Entries Displays the number of total entries.
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Monitor: Link Aggregation
11.1 Overview
This section provides information for Link Aggregation in Monitor.
Link aggregation (trunking) is the grouping of physical ports into one logical higher-capacity link. You
may want to trunk ports if for example, it is cheaper to use multiple lower-speed links than to under-utilize
a high-speed, but more costly, single-port link. However, the more ports you aggregate then the fewer
available ports you have. A trunk group is one logical link containing multiple ports.
The Switch supports both static and dynamic link aggregation.
Note: In a properly planned network, it is recommended to implement static link aggregation
only. This ensures increased network stability and control over the trunk groups on your
Switch.
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11.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter
The Link Aggregation screen (Section 11.2 on page 95) displays link aggregation status.
11.2 Link Aggregation
Use the Link Aggregation screens to view Switch link aggregation status. Click Monitor > Link
Aggregation to access this screen.
Figure 105 Monitor > Link Aggregation
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Each field is described in the following table.
Table 42 Monitor > Link Aggregation
LABEL DESCRIPTION
LAG Displays the link aggregation status index value.
Name This field displays the name.
Type This field displays the type.
Link Status This field displays the status of the link. It displays Up when the port is linked up or Down when
Active Member Displays if this member is an active member of a trunk.
Standby Member Displays if this member is an standby member of a trunk.
it is not. When no any physical port is binding with this group, it displays NotPresent.
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12.1 Overview
This section provides information for Loop Guard in Monitor.
Loop guard is designed to handle loop problems on the edge of your network. This can occur when a
port is connected to a Switch that is in a loop state. Loop state occurs as a result of human error. It
happens when two ports on a switch are connected with the same cable. When a switch in loop state
sends out broadcast messages the messages loop back to the switch and are re-broadcast again and
again causing a broadcast storm.
If a switch (not in loop state) connects to a switch in loop state, then it will be affected by the switch in
loop state in the following way:
• It will receive broadcast messages sent out from the switch in loop state.
• It will receive its own broadcast messages that it sends out as they loop back. It will then re-broadcast
those messages again.
CHAPTER 12
Monitor: Loop Guard
The following figure shows port N on switch A connected to switch B. Switch B is in loop state. When
broadcast or multicast packets leave port N and reach switch B, they are sent back to port N on A as
they are rebroadcast from B.
Figure 106 Switch in Loop State
The loop guard feature checks to see if a loop guard enabled port is connected to a switch in loop
state. This is accomplished by periodically sending a probe packet and seeing if the packet returns on
the same port. If this is the case, the Switch will shut down the port connected to the switch in loop state.
The following figure shows a loop guard enabled port N on switch A sending a probe packet P to switch
B. Since switch B is in loop state, the probe packet P returns to port N on A. The Switch then shuts down
port N to ensure that the rest of the network is not affected by the switch in loop state.
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Figure 107 Loop Guard – Probe Packet
The Switch also shuts down port N if the probe packet returns to switch A on any other port. In other
words loop guard also protects against standard network loops. The following figure illustrates three
switches forming a loop. A sample path of the loop guard probe packet is also shown. In this example,
the probe packet is sent from port N and returns on another port. As long as loop guard is enabled on
port N. The Switch will shut down port N if it detects that the probe packet has returned to the Switch.
Figure 108 Loop Guard – Network Loop
12.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter
The Loop Guard screen (Section 12.2 on page 98) displays loop guard status.
12.2 Loop Guard
Use the Loop Guard screen to view Switch loop guard status. Click Monitor > Loop Guard to access this
screen.
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Figure 109 Monitor > Loop Guard
Each field is described in the following table.
Table 43 Monitor > Loop Guard
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Loop Guard
Port This field displays a port number.
Status This field displays the status.
Time Left (sec) This field displays the amount of time left in seconds.
Action This field displays the action.
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Monitor: Multicast
13.1 Overview
This section provides information for Multicast in Monitor.
Traditionally, IP packets are transmitted in one of either two ways – Unicast (1 sender to 1 recipient) or
Broadcast (1 sender to everybody on the network). Multicast delivers IP packets to just a group of hosts
on the network.
IGMP (Internet Group Management Protocol) is a network-layer protocol used to establish membership
in an IPv4 multicast group – it is not used to carry user data. Refer to RFC 1112, RFC 2236 and RFC 3376 for
information on IGMP versions 1, 2 and 3 respectively.
13.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter
CHAPTER 13
The IGMP screen (Section 13.2 on page 100) displays VLAN, statistics, group, and router.
13.2 IGMP Settings
Use this screen to view Switch various multicast features.
13.2.1 VLAN
Use this screen to view the Switch’s IGMP VLAN. Click Monitor > Multicast > IGMP > VLAN to access this
screen.
Figure 110 Monitor > Multicast > IGMP > VLAN
Each field is described in the following table.
Table 44 Monitor > Multicast > IGMP > VLAN
LABEL DESCRIPTION
IGMP Vlan
VLAN ID Displays the identification for the VLAN.
Operate Status Displays the status of the operation.
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