GS-2724
Ethernet Switch
User’s Guide
Version 3.70
4/2007
Edition 1
www.zyxel.com
About This User's Guide
About This User's Guide
Intended Audience
This manual is intended for people who want to configure the GS-2724 using the web
configurator or via commands. You should have at least a basic knowledge of TCP/IP
networking concepts and topology.
Related Documentation
• Quick Start Guide
The Quick Start Guide is designed to help you get up and running right away. It contains
information on setting up your network and configuring for Internet access.
• Web Configurator Online Help
Embedded web help for descriptions of individual screens and supplementary
information.
" It is recommended you use the web configurator to configure the Switch.
• Supporting Disk
Refer to the included CD for support documents.
• ZyXEL Web Site
Please refer to www.zyxel.com
certifications.
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Document Conventions
Document Conventions
Warnings and Notes
These are how warnings and notes are shown in this User’s Guide.
1 Warnings tell you about things that could harm you or your device.
" Notes tell you other important information (for example, other things you may
need to configure or helpful tips) or recommendations.
Syntax Conventions
• The GS-2724 may be referred to as the “Switch”, the “device”, the “system” or the
“product” in this User’s Guide.
• Product labels, screen names, field labels and field choices are all in bold font.
• A key stroke is denoted by square brackets and uppercase text, for example, [ENTER]
means the “enter” or “return” key on your keyboard.
• “Enter” means for you to type one or more characters and then press the [ENTER] key.
“Select” or “choose” means for you to use one of the predefined choices.
• A right angle bracket ( > ) within a screen name denotes a mouse click. For example,
Maintenance > Log > Log Setting means you first click Maintenance in the navigation
panel, then the Log sub menu and finally the Log Setting tab to get to that screen.
• Units of measurement may denote the “metric” value or the “scientific” value. For
example, “k” for kilo may denote “1000” or “1024”, “M” for mega may denote “1000000”
or “1048576” and so on.
• “e.g.,” is a shorthand for “for instance”, and “i.e.,” means “that is” or “in other words”.
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Icons Used in Figures
Figures in this User’s Guide may use the following generic icons. The Switch icon is not an
exact representation of your device.
Switch Computer Notebook computer
Server DSLAM Firewall
Telephone Switch Router
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Safety Warnings
Safety Warnings
1 For your safety, be sure to read and follow all warning notices and instructions.
• Do NOT use this product near water, for example, in a wet basement or near a swimming
pool.
• Do NOT expose your device to dampness, dust or corrosive liquids.
• Do NOT store things on the device.
• Do NOT install, use, or service this device during a thunderstorm. There is a remote risk
of electric shock from lightning.
• Connect ONLY suitable accessories to the device.
• Do NOT open the device or unit. Opening or removing covers can expose you to
dangerous high voltage points or other risks. ONLY qualified service personnel should
service or disassemble this device. Please contact your vendor for further information.
• Make sure to connect the cables to the correct ports.
• Place connecting cables carefully so that no one will step on them or stumble over them.
• Always disconnect all cables from this device before servicing or disassembling.
• Use ONLY an appropriate power adaptor or cord for your device. Connect it to the right
supply voltage (for example, 110V AC in North America or 230V AC in Europe).
• Do NOT allow anything to rest on the power adaptor or cord and do NOT place the
product where anyone can walk on the power adaptor or cord.
• Do NOT use the device if the power adaptor or cord is damaged as it might cause
electrocution.
• If the power adaptor or cord is damaged, remove it from the device and the power source.
• Do NOT attempt to repair the power adaptor or cord. Contact your local vendor to order a
new one.
• Do not use the device outside, and make sure all the connections are indoors. There is a
remote risk of electric shock from lightning.
• Do NOT obstruct the device ventilation slots, as insufficient airflow may harm your
device.
• The length of exposed (bare) power wire should not exceed 7mm.
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Contents Overview
Contents Overview
Introduction and Hardware ...................................................................................................31
Getting to Know Your Switch ..................................................................................................... 33
Hardware Installation and Connection ....................................................................................... 37
Hardware Overview ................................................................................................................... 41
Basic Configuration ...............................................................................................................47
The Web Configurator ............................................................................................................... 49
Initial Setup Example ................................................................................................................. 59
System Status and Port Statistics ..............................................................................................65
Basic Setting ............................................................................................................................. 71
Advanced ................................................................................................................................83
VLAN ......................................................................................................................................... 85
Static MAC Forward Setup ........................................................................................................ 97
Filtering ...................................................................................................................................... 99
Spanning Tree Protocol ........................................................................................................... 101
Bandwidth Control ....................................................................................................................111
Broadcast Storm Control ..........................................................................................................113
Mirroring ...................................................................................................................................115
Link Aggregation .......................................................................................................................117
Port Authentication .................................................................................................................. 121
Port Security ............................................................................................................................ 127
Classifier .................................................................................................................................. 131
Policy Rule ............................................................................................................................... 137
Queuing Method ...................................................................................................................... 143
VLAN Stacking ......................................................................................................................... 147
Multicast .................................................................................................................................. 153
IP Application ....................................................................................................................... 165
Static Route ............................................................................................................................. 167
RIP .......................................................................................................................................... 169
IGMP ....................................................................................................................................... 171
Differentiated Services ............................................................................................................. 173
DHCP ...................................................................................................................................... 177
Management ......................................................................................................................... 185
Maintenance ............................................................................................................................ 187
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Access Control ........................................................................................................................ 193
Diagnostic ................................................................................................................................ 205
Syslog ...................................................................................................................................... 207
Cluster Management ................................................................................................................211
MAC Table ............................................................................................................................... 217
IP Table .................................................................................................................................... 219
ARP Table ................................................................................................................................ 221
Routing Table ........................................................................................................................... 223
Configure Clone ....................................................................................................................... 225
CLI and Troubleshooting .....................................................................................................227
Introducing Commands ..........................................................................................................229
User and Enable Mode Commands ........................................................................................ 263
Configuration Mode Commands .............................................................................................. 269
Interface Commands ............................................................................................................... 281
IEEE 802.1Q Tagged VLAN Commands ................................................................................. 289
Multicast VLAN Registration Commands ................................................................................ 297
Routing Domain Command Examples .................................................................................... 299
Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................................... 301
Appendices and Index ......................................................................................................... 303
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Table of Contents
About This User's Guide ..........................................................................................................3
Document Conventions............................................................................................................4
Safety Warnings........................................................................................................................6
Contents Overview ...................................................................................................................9
Table of Contents.................................................................................................................... 11
List of Figures ......................................................................................................................... 23
List of Tables...........................................................................................................................27
Part I: Introduction and Hardware ........................................................ 31
Chapter 1
Getting to Know Your Switch.................................................................................................33
1.1 Introduction .......................................................................................................................... 33
1.1.1 Backbone Application ................................................................................................. 33
1.1.2 Bridging Example ....................................................................................................... 34
1.1.3 High Performance Switching Example ....................................................................... 34
1.1.4 IEEE 802.1Q VLAN Application Examples ................................................................ 35
Chapter 2
Hardware Installation and Connection .................................................................................37
2.1 Freestanding Installation ..................................................................................................... 37
2.2 Mounting the Switch on a Rack .......................................................................................... 38
2.2.1 Rack-mounted Installation Requirements .................................................................. 38
2.2.2 Attaching the Mounting Brackets to the Switch .......................................................... 38
2.2.3 Mounting the Switch on a Rack .................................................................................. 39
Chapter 3
Hardware Overview................................................................................................................. 41
3.1 Front Panel Connection ...................................................................................................... 41
3.1.1 Console Port ............................................................................................................. 41
3.1.2 Gigabit Ethernet Ports ............................................................................................... 42
3.1.3 SFP Slots .................................................................................................................. 42
3.2 Rear Panel .......................................................................................................................... 44
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3.2.1 Power Connector ....................................................................................................... 44
3.2.2 External Backup Power Supply Connector ............................................................... 44
3.3 LEDs ................................................................................................................................ 44
Part II: Basic Configuration................................................................... 47
Chapter 4
The Web Configurator ............................................................................................................49
4.1 Introduction .......................................................................................................................... 49
4.2 System Login .................................................................................................................... 49
4.3 The Status Screen .......................................................................................................... 50
4.3.1 Change Your Password .......................................................................................... 54
4.4 Saving Your Configuration ................................................................................................... 54
4.5 Switch Lockout .................................................................................................................. 55
4.6 Resetting the Switch ......................................................................................................... 55
4.6.1 Reload the Configuration File .................................................................................... 55
4.7 Logging Out of the Web Configurator ................................................................................. 57
4.8 Help .................................................................................................................................... 57
Chapter 5
Initial Setup Example..............................................................................................................59
5.1 Overview .............................................................................................................................. 59
5.1.1 Configuring an IP Interface ........................................................................................ 59
5.1.2 Configuring DHCP Server Settings ............................................................................ 60
5.1.3 Creating a VLAN ........................................................................................................ 61
5.1.4 Setting Port VID .........................................................................................................62
5.1.5 Enabling RIP .............................................................................................................. 62
Chapter 6
System Status and Port Statistics.........................................................................................65
6.1 Overview .............................................................................................................................. 65
6.2 Port Status Summary ...................................................................................................... 65
6.2.1 Status: Port Details ................................................................................................66
Chapter 7
Basic Setting .......................................................................................................................... 71
7.1 Overview .............................................................................................................................. 71
7.2 System Information ........................................................................................................... 71
7.3 General Setup ................................................................................................................. 73
7.4 Introduction to VLANs ......................................................................................................... 75
7.5 Switch Setup Screen ........................................................................................................ 76
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7.6 IP Setup ............................................................................................................................ 78
7.6.1 IP Interfaces ............................................................................................................... 78
7.7 Port Setup ........................................................................................................................... 80
Part III: Advanced................................................................................... 83
Chapter 8
VLAN ........................................................................................................................................ 85
8.1 Introduction to IEEE 802.1Q Tagged VLANs .................................................................. 85
8.1.1 Forwarding Tagged and Untagged Frames ................................................................ 85
8.2 Automatic VLAN Registration ............................................................................................ 86
8.2.1 GARP ......................................................................................................................... 86
8.2.2 GVRP ......................................................................................................................... 86
8.3 Port VLAN Trunking ........................................................................................................... 87
8.4 Select the VLAN Type ........................................................................................................ 87
8.5 Static VLAN ......................................................................................................................... 88
8.5.1 Static VLAN Status .................................................................................................... 88
8.5.2 Static VLAN Details ................................................................................................... 89
8.5.3 Configure a Static VLAN ........................................................................................ 89
8.5.4 Configure VLAN Port Settings ................................................................................ 91
8.6 Port-based VLAN Setup .................................................................................................92
8.6.1 Configure a Port-based VLAN ................................................................................... 93
Chapter 9
Static MAC Forward Setup..................................................................................................... 97
9.1 Overview .............................................................................................................................. 97
9.2 Configuring Static MAC Forwarding ............................................................................... 97
Chapter 10
Filtering....................................................................................................................................99
10.1 Configure a Filtering Rule ............................................................................................... 99
Chapter 11
Spanning Tree Protocol........................................................................................................101
11.1 STP/RSTP Overview ..................................................................................................... 101
11.1.1 STP Terminology ................................................................................................... 101
11.1.2 How STP Works .................................................................................................... 102
11.1.3 STP Port States ..................................................................................................... 103
11.1.4 Multiple RSTP ...................................................................................................... 103
11.2 Spanning Tree Protocol Main Screen ............................................................................. 104
11.3 Configure Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol ..................................................................... 104
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11.4 Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol Status ........................................................................ 106
11.5 Configure Multiple Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol ........................................................ 107
11.6 Multiple Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol Status ........................................................... 109
Chapter 12
Bandwidth Control................................................................................................................ 111
12.1 Bandwidth Control Overview ..........................................................................................111
12.1.1 CIR and PIR ............................................................................................................111
12.2 Bandwidth Control Setup .................................................................................................. 111
Chapter 13
Broadcast Storm Control ..................................................................................................... 113
13.1 Broadcast Storm Control Setup .......................................................................................113
Chapter 14
Mirroring ................................................................................................................................ 115
14.1 Port Mirroring Setup ........................................................................................................115
Chapter 15
Link Aggregation .................................................................................................................. 117
15.1 Link Aggregation Overview ..............................................................................................117
15.2 Dynamic Link Aggregation ..............................................................................................117
15.2.1 Link Aggregation ID ................................................................................................118
15.3 Link Aggregation Control Protocol Status ........................................................................118
15.4 Link Aggregation Setup ..................................................................................................119
Chapter 16
Port Authentication............................................................................................................... 121
16.1 Port Authentication Overview ......................................................................................... 121
16.1.1 RADIUS .................................................................................................................121
16.2 Port Authentication Configuration .................................................................................... 123
16.2.1 Configuring RADIUS Server Settings ................................................................. 123
16.2.2 Activate IEEE 802.1x Security ........................................................................... 124
Chapter 17
Port Security.......................................................................................................................... 127
17.1 About Port Security ......................................................................................................... 127
17.2 Port Security Setup .......................................................................................................... 127
Chapter 18
Classifier................................................................................................................................131
18.1 About the Classifier and QoS .......................................................................................... 131
18.2 Configuring the Classifier ...............................................................................................131
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18.3 Viewing and Editing Classifier Configuration ................................................................... 134
18.4 Classifier Example ........................................................................................................... 135
Chapter 19
Policy Rule............................................................................................................................. 137
19.1 Policy Rules Overview ....................................................................................................137
19.1.1 DiffServ .................................................................................................................. 137
19.1.2 DSCP and Per-Hop Behavior ................................................................................. 137
19.2 Configuring Policy Rules ................................................................................................. 138
19.3 Viewing and Editing Policy Configuration ........................................................................ 141
19.4 Policy Example ................................................................................................................ 142
Chapter 20
Queuing Method.................................................................................................................... 143
20.1 Queuing Method Overview ............................................................................................. 143
20.1.1 Strictly Priority Queuing .......................................................................................... 143
20.1.2 Weighted Round Robin Scheduling (WRR) ........................................................... 143
20.2 Configuring Queuing ........................................................................................................ 144
Chapter 21
VLAN Stacking ...................................................................................................................... 147
21.1 VLAN Stacking Overview ................................................................................................ 147
21.1.1 VLAN Stacking Example ........................................................................................ 147
21.2 VLAN Stacking Port Roles ............................................................................................... 148
21.3 VLAN Tag Format ............................................................................................................ 149
21.3.1 Frame Format ........................................................................................................ 149
21.4 Configuring VLAN Stacking ............................................................................................. 150
Chapter 22
Multicast ................................................................................................................................ 153
22.1 Multicast Overview ......................................................................................................... 153
22.1.1 IP Multicast Addresses ........................................................................................... 153
22.1.2 IGMP Filtering ........................................................................................................ 153
22.1.3 IGMP Snooping ..................................................................................................... 153
22.2 Multicast Status .............................................................................................................. 154
22.3 Multicast Setting ............................................................................................................. 154
22.4 IGMP Filtering Profile ..................................................................................................... 156
22.5 MVR Overview ................................................................................................................ 158
22.5.1 Types of MVR Ports ............................................................................................... 158
22.5.2 MVR Modes ........................................................................................................... 158
22.5.3 How MVR Works .................................................................................................... 158
22.6 General MVR Configuration ............................................................................................ 159
22.7 MVR Group Configuration .............................................................................................. 161
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22.7.1 MVR Configuration Example .................................................................................. 162
Part IV: IP Application.......................................................................... 165
Chapter 23
Static Route ........................................................................................................................... 167
23.1 Configuring Static Routing ............................................................................................. 167
Chapter 24
RIP .........................................................................................................................................169
24.1 RIP Overview ................................................................................................................... 169
24.2 Configuring RIP .............................................................................................................. 169
Chapter 25
IGMP.......................................................................................................................................171
25.1 IGMP Overview ............................................................................................................... 171
25.2 Configuring IGMP ............................................................................................................ 171
Chapter 26
Differentiated Services.........................................................................................................173
26.1 DiffServ Overview ........................................................................................................... 173
26.1.1 DSCP and Per-Hop Behavior ................................................................................ 173
26.1.2 DiffServ Network Example .................................................................................... 173
26.2 Activating DiffServ .......................................................................................................... 174
26.3 DSCP-to-IEEE 802.1p Priority Settings ......................................................................... 175
26.3.1 Configuring DSCP Settings .................................................................................... 175
Chapter 27
DHCP...................................................................................................................................... 177
27.1 DHCP Overview ............................................................................................................. 177
27.1.1 DHCP modes ........................................................................................................ 177
27.2 DHCP Server Status ........................................................................................................177
27.3 Configuring DHCP Server .............................................................................................. 178
27.3.1 DHCP Server Configuration Example .................................................................... 180
27.4 DHCP Relay ................................................................................................................... 181
27.4.1 DHCP Relay Agent Information ............................................................................. 181
27.4.2 Configuring DHCP Relay ....................................................................................... 181
27.4.3 DHCP Relay Configuration Example ..................................................................... 182
Part V: Management............................................................................. 185
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Chapter 28
Maintenance .......................................................................................................................... 187
28.1 The Maintenance Screen .............................................................................................. 187
28.2 Firmware Upgrade ........................................................................................................ 188
28.3 Restore a Configuration File ......................................................................................... 188
28.4 Backup a Configuration File ......................................................................................... 189
28.5 Load Factory Default ...................................................................................................... 189
28.6 Save Configuration .......................................................................................................... 190
28.7 Reboot System ................................................................................................................ 190
28.8 FTP Command Line ........................................................................................................ 191
28.8.1 Filename Conventions .......................................................................................... 191
28.8.2 FTP Command Line Procedure ............................................................................ 191
28.8.3 GUI-based FTP Clients .......................................................................................... 192
28.8.4 FTP Restrictions .................................................................................................... 192
Chapter 29
Access Control...................................................................................................................... 193
29.1 Access Control Overview ............................................................................................ 193
29.2 The Access Control Main Screen .................................................................................... 193
29.3 About SNMP .................................................................................................................. 194
29.3.1 Supported MIBs ................................................................................................... 195
29.3.2 SNMP Traps ......................................................................................................... 195
29.3.3 Configuring SNMP ................................................................................................ 195
29.3.4 Setting Up Login Accounts ................................................................................. 196
29.4 SSH Overview ................................................................................................................. 198
29.5 How SSH works ............................................................................................................... 198
29.6 SSH Implementation on the Switch ................................................................................. 199
29.6.1 Requirements for Using SSH ................................................................................. 199
29.7 Introduction to HTTPS .....................................................................................................199
29.8 HTTPS Example .............................................................................................................. 200
29.8.1 Internet Explorer Warning Messages ..................................................................... 200
29.8.2 Netscape Navigator Warning Messages ................................................................ 201
29.8.3 The Main Screen .................................................................................................... 201
29.9 Service Port Access Control ......................................................................................... 202
29.10 Remote Management ............................................................................................... 203
Chapter 30
Diagnostic.............................................................................................................................. 205
30.1 Diagnostic ....................................................................................................................... 205
Chapter 31
Syslog .................................................................................................................................... 207
31.1 Syslog Overview .............................................................................................................. 207
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31.2 Syslog Setup .................................................................................................................. 207
31.3 Syslog Server Setup ....................................................................................................... 208
Chapter 32
Cluster Management.............................................................................................................211
32.1 Cluster Management Status Overview ............................................................................211
32.2 Cluster Management Status ........................................................................................... 212
32.2.1 Cluster Member Switch Management ................................................................... 213
32.3 Clustering Management Configuration .......................................................................... 214
Chapter 33
MAC Table..............................................................................................................................217
33.1 MAC Table Overview ...................................................................................................... 217
33.2 Viewing the MAC Table ................................................................................................... 218
Chapter 34
IP Table ..................................................................................................................................219
34.1 IP Table Overview ........................................................................................................... 219
34.2 Viewing the IP Table ........................................................................................................ 220
Chapter 35
ARP Table ..............................................................................................................................221
35.1 ARP Table Overview .......................................................................................................221
35.1.1 How ARP Works .................................................................................................... 221
35.2 Viewing the ARP Table ................................................................................................... 221
Chapter 36
Routing Table ........................................................................................................................223
36.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................... 223
36.2 Viewing the Routing Table .............................................................................................. 223
Chapter 37
Configure Clone.................................................................................................................... 225
37.1 Configure Clone .............................................................................................................. 225
Part VI: CLI and Troubleshooting ....................................................... 227
Chapter 38
Introducing Commands.......................................................................................................229
38.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................... 229
38.2 Accessing the CLI ............................................................................................................ 229
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38.2.1 The Console Port ................................................................................................... 229
38.3 The Login Screen ........................................................................................................... 230
38.4 Command Syntax Conventions ....................................................................................... 230
38.5 Changing the Password .................................................................................................. 231
38.6 Privilege Levels ............................................................................................................... 231
38.7 Command Modes ............................................................................................................ 232
38.8 Getting Help ..................................................................................................................... 233
38.8.1 List of Available Commands ................................................................................... 234
38.9 Using Command History .................................................................................................. 235
38.10 Saving Your Configuration ............................................................................................. 235
38.10.1 Configuration File ................................................................................................. 236
38.10.2 Logging Out .......................................................................................................... 236
38.11 Command Summary ...................................................................................................... 236
38.11.1 User Mode ............................................................................................................ 236
38.11.2 Enable Mode ........................................................................................................ 237
38.11.3 General Configuration Mode ................................................................................ 242
38.11.4 interface port-channel Commands ....................................................................... 255
38.11.5 interface route-domain Commands ...................................................................... 258
38.11.6 config-vlan Commands ......................................................................................... 259
38.12 mvr Commands .............................................................................................................260
Chapter 39
User and Enable Mode Commands..................................................................................... 263
39.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................... 263
39.2 show Commands .............................................................................................................263
39.2.1 show system-information ...................................................................................... 263
39.2.2 show ip ................................................................................................................... 264
39.2.3 show logging ......................................................................................................... 264
39.2.4 show interface ....................................................................................................... 264
39.2.5 show mac address-table ....................................................................................... 265
39.3 ping ................................................................................................................................. 266
39.4 traceroute ........................................................................................................................ 266
39.5 Copy Port Attributes ........................................................................................................ 267
39.6 Configuration File Maintenance ...................................................................................... 267
39.6.1 Using a Different Configuration File ....................................................................... 268
39.6.2 Resetting to the Factory Default ............................................................................. 268
Chapter 40
Configuration Mode Commands .........................................................................................269
40.1 Change the Out of Band Management IP Address ......................................................... 269
40.2 Enabling IGMP Snooping ................................................................................................ 269
40.3 Configure IGMP Filter ...................................................................................................... 270
40.4 Enabling STP ................................................................................................................... 271
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40.5 no Command Examples .................................................................................................. 273
40.5.1 Disable Commands ............................................................................................... 273
40.5.2 Resetting Commands ............................................................................................. 273
40.5.3 Re-enable commands ............................................................................................ 273
40.5.4 Other Examples of no Commands ......................................................................... 274
40.6 Static Route Commands .................................................................................................. 276
40.7 Enabling MAC Filtering ....................................................................................................276
40.8 Enabling Trunking ............................................................................................................ 277
40.9 Enabling Port Authentication ........................................................................................... 278
40.9.1 RADIUS Server Settings ........................................................................................ 278
40.9.2 Port Authentication Settings ................................................................................... 279
Chapter 41
Interface Commands ............................................................................................................281
41.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................... 281
41.2 Interface Command Examples ........................................................................................ 281
41.2.1 interface port-channel ........................................................................................... 281
41.2.2 bpdu-control .......................................................................................................... 281
41.2.3 broadcast-limit ....................................................................................................... 282
41.2.4 bandwidth-limit ...................................................................................................... 282
41.2.5 mirror ..................................................................................................................... 283
41.2.6 gvrp ....................................................................................................................... 284
41.2.7 ingress-check ........................................................................................................ 284
41.2.8 frame-type .............................................................................................................284
41.2.9 weight .................................................................................................................... 285
41.2.10 egress set ............................................................................................................285
41.2.11 qos priority ............................................................................................................ 286
41.2.12 name .................................................................................................................... 286
41.2.13 speed-duplex ........................................................................................................ 286
41.2.14 test ....................................................................................................................... 287
41.3 Interface no Command Examples ................................................................................... 287
41.3.1 no bandwidth-limit .................................................................................................. 287
Chapter 42
IEEE 802.1Q Tagged VLAN Commands .............................................................................. 289
42.1 Configuring Tagged VLAN ............................................................................................... 289
42.2 Global VLAN1Q Tagged VLAN Configuration Commands .............................................. 290
42.2.1 GARP Status .......................................................................................................... 290
42.2.2 GARP Timer .......................................................................................................... 290
42.2.3 GVRP Timer ........................................................................................................... 291
42.2.4 Enable GVRP ......................................................................................................... 291
42.2.5 Disable GVRP ........................................................................................................ 291
42.3 Port VLAN Commands .................................................................................................... 291
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42.3.1 Set Port VID .......................................................................................................... 291
42.3.2 Set Acceptable Frame Type ................................................................................... 292
42.3.3 Enable or Disable Port GVRP ................................................................................ 292
42.3.4 Modify Static VLAN ............................................................................................... 292
42.3.5 Delete VLAN ID ...................................................................................................... 294
42.4 Enable VLAN ................................................................................................................... 294
42.5 Disable VLAN .................................................................................................................. 294
42.6 Show VLAN Setting ........................................................................................................294
Chapter 43
Multicast VLAN Registration Commands...........................................................................297
43.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................... 297
43.2 Create Multicast VLAN .................................................................................................. 297
Chapter 44
Routing Domain Command Examples................................................................................ 299
44.1 interface route-domain ..................................................................................................... 299
Chapter 45
Troubleshooting....................................................................................................................301
45.1 Problems Starting up the Switch ...................................................................................... 301
45.2 Problems Accessing the Switch ...................................................................................... 301
45.3 Problems with the Password ........................................................................................... 302
Part VII: Appendices and Index .......................................................... 303
Appendix A Product Specifications.......................................................................................305
Appendix B Changing a Fuse .............................................................................................. 311
Appendix C Pop-up Windows, JavaScripts and Java Permissions ...................................... 313
Appendix D IP Addresses and Subnetting ........................................................................... 319
Appendix E Common Services............................................................................................. 329
Appendix F Legal Information ..............................................................................................333
Appendix G Customer Support ............................................................................................337
Index....................................................................................................................................... 341
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List of Figures
Figure 1 Backbone Application .............................................................................................................. 33
Figure 2 Bridging Application ................................................................................................................ 34
Figure 3 High Performance Switched Workgroup Application ............................................................... 34
Figure 4 Shared Server Using VLAN Example ...................................................................................... 35
Figure 5 Attaching Rubber Feet ............................................................................................................ 37
Figure 6 Attaching the Mounting Brackets ............................................................................................. 39
Figure 7 Mounting the Switch on a Rack ............................................................................................... 39
Figure 8 Front Panel ............................................................................................................................... 41
Figure 9 Transceiver Installation Example ............................................................................................. 43
Figure 10 Installed Transceiver .............................................................................................................. 43
Figure 11 Opening the Transceiver’s Latch Example ............................................................................ 43
Figure 12 Transceiver Removal Example .............................................................................................. 43
Figure 13 Rear Panel: AC Model ............................................................................................................ 44
Figure 14 Rear Panel: DC Model ........................................................................................................... 44
Figure 15 Web Configurator: Login ....................................................................................................... 50
Figure 16 Web Configurator Home Screen (Status) .............................................................................. 50
Figure 17 Change Administrator Login Password .................................................................................54
Figure 18 Resetting the Switch: Via the Console Port ........................................................................... 56
Figure 19 Web Configurator: Logout Screen ......................................................................................... 57
Figure 20 Initial Setup Network Example: IP Interface .......................................................................... 59
Figure 21 Initial Setup Network Example: VLAN ................................................................................... 61
Figure 22 Initial Setup Network Example: Port VID ............................................................................... 62
Figure 23 Port Status .............................................................................................................................. 65
Figure 24 Port Details ............................................................................................................................. 67
Figure 25 System Info ........................................................................................................................... 72
Figure 26 General Setup ....................................................................................................................... 74
Figure 27 Switch Setup ......................................................................................................................... 76
Figure 28 IP Setup .................................................................................................................................. 79
Figure 29 Port Setup ............................................................................................................................. 81
Figure 30 Port VLAN Trunking ............................................................................................................... 87
Figure 31 Switch Setup: Select VLAN Type .......................................................................................... 87
Figure 32 VLAN Status ........................................................................................................................... 88
Figure 33 VLAN Detail ............................................................................................................................ 89
Figure 34 Static VLAN .......................................................................................................................... 90
Figure 35 VLAN Port Setting ................................................................................................................. 91
Figure 36 Port Based VLAN Setup (All connected) ...............................................................................94
Figure 37 Port Based VLAN Setup (Port isolation) ................................................................................ 95
Figure 38 Static MAC Forwarding .......................................................................................................... 97
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Figure 39 Filtering .................................................................................................................................. 99
Figure 40 MRSTP Network Example ................................................................................................... 103
Figure 41 Spanning Tree Protocol ........................................................................................................ 104
Figure 42 Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol .............................................................................................. 105
Figure 43 Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol Status .................................................................................. 107
Figure 44 Multiple Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol ................................................................................108
Figure 45 Multiple Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol Status ......................................................................110
Figure 46 Bandwidth Control ................................................................................................................112
Figure 47 Broadcast Storm Control ......................................................................................................113
Figure 48 Mirroring ...............................................................................................................................115
Figure 49 Link Aggregation Control Protocol Status ..............................................................................118
Figure 50 Link Aggregation ...................................................................................................................119
Figure 51 RADIUS Server .................................................................................................................. 121
Figure 52 Port Authentication .............................................................................................................. 123
Figure 53 RADIUS ............................................................................................................................... 123
Figure 54 802.1x .................................................................................................................................. 124
Figure 55 Port Security ........................................................................................................................ 128
Figure 56 Classifier .............................................................................................................................. 132
Figure 57 Classifier: Summary Table ................................................................................................... 134
Figure 58 Classifier: Example .............................................................................................................. 136
Figure 59 Policy .................................................................................................................................... 139
Figure 60 Policy: Summary Table ........................................................................................................ 141
Figure 61 Policy: Example .................................................................................................................... 142
Figure 62 Queuing Method .................................................................................................................. 144
Figure 63 VLAN Stacking Example ..................................................................................................... 148
Figure 64 VLAN Stacking .................................................................................................................... 150
Figure 65 Multicast Status ................................................................................................................... 154
Figure 66 Multicast Setting .................................................................................................................. 155
Figure 67 IGMP Filtering Profile .......................................................................................................... 157
Figure 68 MVR Network Example ....................................................................................................... 158
Figure 69 MVR Multicast Television Example ..................................................................................... 159
Figure 70 MVR .................................................................................................................................... 160
Figure 71 Group Configuration ............................................................................................................ 162
Figure 72 MVR Configuration Example ............................................................................................... 163
Figure 73 MVR Configuration Example ............................................................................................... 163
Figure 74 MVR Group Configuration Example ................................................................................... 164
Figure 75 MVR Group Configuration Example .................................................................................... 164
Figure 76 Static Routing ...................................................................................................................... 167
Figure 77 RIP ...................................................................................................................................... 170
Figure 78 IGMP ................................................................................................................................... 171
Figure 79 DiffServ: Differentiated Service Field .................................................................................... 173
Figure 80 DiffServ Network Example .................................................................................................. 174
Figure 81 DiffServ ................................................................................................................................ 174
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Figure 82 DSCP Setting ....................................................................................................................... 175
Figure 83 DHCP Server Status ............................................................................................................ 178
Figure 84 DHCP Server ........................................................................................................................ 179
Figure 85 DHCP Server Network Example .........................................................................................180
Figure 86 DHCP Server Configuration Example ................................................................................. 180
Figure 87 DHCP Relay ........................................................................................................................ 181
Figure 88 DHCP Relay Network Example ........................................................................................... 182
Figure 89 DHCP Relay Configuration Example ................................................................................... 183
Figure 90 Maintenance ........................................................................................................................ 187
Figure 91 Firmware Upgrade ............................................................................................................... 188
Figure 92 Restore Configuration ......................................................................................................... 189
Figure 93 Backup Configuration .......................................................................................................... 189
Figure 94 Load Factory Default ............................................................................................................ 190
Figure 95 Reboot System ..................................................................................................................... 190
Figure 96 Access Control .................................................................................................................... 193
Figure 97 SNMP Management Model ................................................................................................ 194
Figure 98 SNMP .................................................................................................................................. 196
Figure 99 Logins .................................................................................................................................. 197
Figure 100 SSH Communication Example ...........................................................................................198
Figure 101 How SSH Works ................................................................................................................. 198
Figure 102 HTTPS Implementation ...................................................................................................... 200
Figure 103 Security Alert Dialog Box (Internet Explorer) ...................................................................... 200
Figure 104 Security Certificate 1 (Netscape) ........................................................................................ 201
Figure 105 Security Certificate 2 (Netscape) ........................................................................................ 201
Figure 106 Example: Lock Denoting a Secure Connection .................................................................. 202
Figure 107 Service Access Control ...................................................................................................... 202
Figure 108 Remote Management ........................................................................................................ 203
Figure 109 Diagnostic .......................................................................................................................... 205
Figure 110 Syslog Setup ...................................................................................................................... 208
Figure 111 Syslog Server Setup .......................................................................................................... 209
Figure 112 Clustering Application Example ......................................................................................... 212
Figure 113 Cluster Management Status .............................................................................................. 212
Figure 114 Cluster Management: Cluster Member Web Configurator Screen .................................... 213
Figure 115 Example: Uploading Firmware to a Cluster Member Switch ............................................. 214
Figure 116 Clustering Management Configuration ............................................................................. 215
Figure 117 MAC Table Flowchart ........................................................................................................ 217
Figure 118 MAC Table ......................................................................................................................... 218
Figure 119 IP Table Flowchart ............................................................................................................. 219
Figure 120 IP Table ............................................................................................................................. 220
Figure 121 ARP Table ......................................................................................................................... 222
Figure 122 Routing Table Status ......................................................................................................... 223
Figure 123 Configure Clone ................................................................................................................ 225
Figure 124 no port-access-authenticator Command Example ............................................................ 275
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Figure 125 Pop-up Blocker ................................................................................................................... 313
Figure 126 Internet Options .................................................................................................................. 314
Figure 127 Internet Options .................................................................................................................. 315
Figure 128 Pop-up Blocker Settings ..................................................................................................... 315
Figure 129 Internet Options .................................................................................................................. 316
Figure 130 Security Settings - Java Scripting ....................................................................................... 317
Figure 131 Security Settings - Java ...................................................................................................... 317
Figure 132 Java (Sun) .......................................................................................................................... 318
Figure 133 Network Number and Host ID ............................................................................................ 320
Figure 134 Subnetting Example: Before Subnetting ............................................................................ 322
Figure 135 Subnetting Example: After Subnetting ............................................................................... 323
Figure 136 Conflicting Computer IP Addresses Example .................................................................... 327
Figure 137 Conflicting Computer IP Addresses Example .................................................................... 327
Figure 138 Conflicting Computer and Router IP Addresses Example .................................................. 328
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Table 1 Front Panel ............................................................................................................................... 41
Table 2 LEDs ......................................................................................................................................... 44
Table 3 Navigation Panel Sub-links Overview ....................................................................................... 51
Table 4 Web Configurator Screen Sub-links Details .............................................................................. 52
Table 5 Navigation Panel Links ............................................................................................................. 52
Table 6 Port Status ................................................................................................................................ 65
Table 7 Port Details ............................................................................................................................... 67
Table 8 System Info ............................................................................................................................... 72
Table 9 General Setup ........................................................................................................................... 74
Table 10 Switch Setup ........................................................................................................................... 77
Table 11 IP Setup .................................................................................................................................. 79
Table 12 Port Setup ............................................................................................................................... 81
Table 13 IEEE 802.1Q VLAN Terminology ............................................................................................ 86
Table 14 VLAN Status ............................................................................................................................ 88
Table 15 VLAN Detail ............................................................................................................................ 89
Table 16 Static VLAN ............................................................................................................................. 90
Table 17 VLAN Port Setting ................................................................................................................... 92
Table 18 Port Based VLAN Setup ......................................................................................................... 95
Table 19 Static MAC Forwarding ........................................................................................................... 98
Table 20 Filtering ................................................................................................................................... 99
Table 21 STP Path Costs .................................................................................................................... 102
Table 22 STP Port States .................................................................................................................... 103
Table 23 Spanning Tree Protocol ......................................................................................................... 104
Table 24 Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol .............................................................................................. 105
Table 25 Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol Status ................................................................................... 107
Table 26 Multiple Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol ................................................................................. 108
Table 27 Multiple Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol Status .......................................................................110
Table 28 Bandwidth Control ..................................................................................................................112
Table 29 Broadcast Storm Control ........................................................................................................114
Table 30 Mirroring .................................................................................................................................116
Table 31 Link Aggregation ID: Local Switch .........................................................................................118
Table 32 Link Aggregation ID: Peer Switch ..........................................................................................118
Table 33 Link Aggregation Control Protocol Status ..............................................................................118
Table 34 Link Aggregation ................................................................................................................... 120
Table 35 Supported VSA ..................................................................................................................... 122
Table 36 Supported Tunnel Protocol Attribute ..................................................................................... 122
Table 37 RADIUS ................................................................................................................................ 123
Table 38 802.1x ................................................................................................................................... 124
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Table 39 Port Security ......................................................................................................................... 128
Table 40 Classifier ............................................................................................................................... 132
Table 41 Classifier: Summary Table .................................................................................................... 134
Table 42 Common Ethernet Types and Protocol Number ................................................................... 134
Table 43 Common IP Ports .................................................................................................................. 135
Table 44 Policy .................................................................................................................................... 140
Table 45 Policy: Summary Table ......................................................................................................... 141
Table 46 Queuing Method ................................................................................................................... 144
Table 47 VLAN Tag Format ................................................................................................................. 149
Table 48 Single and Double Tagged 802.11Q Frame Format ............................................................. 149
Table 49 802.1Q Frame ....................................................................................................................... 149
Table 50 VLAN Stacking ...................................................................................................................... 150
Table 51 Multicast Status ..................................................................................................................... 154
Table 52 Multicast Setting .................................................................................................................... 155
Table 53 IGMP Filtering Profile ............................................................................................................ 157
Table 54 MVR ...................................................................................................................................... 160
Table 55 Group Configuration .............................................................................................................. 162
Table 56 Static Routing ........................................................................................................................ 167
Table 57 RIP ........................................................................................................................................ 170
Table 58 IGMP ..................................................................................................................................... 172
Table 59 DiffServ ................................................................................................................................. 174
Table 60 Default DSCP-IEEE 802.1p Mapping ................................................................................... 175
Table 61 DSCP Setting ........................................................................................................................ 176
Table 62 DHCP Server Status ............................................................................................................. 178
Table 63 DHCP Server ........................................................................................................................ 179
Table 64 DHCP Relay .......................................................................................................................... 182
Table 65 Maintenance ......................................................................................................................... 187
Table 66 Filename Conventions .......................................................................................................... 191
Table 67 Access Control Overview ...................................................................................................... 193
Table 68 SNMP Commands ................................................................................................................ 194
Table 69 SNMP Traps .......................................................................................................................... 195
Table 70 SNMP .................................................................................................................................... 196
Table 71 Logins ................................................................................................................................... 197
Table 72 Service Access Control ......................................................................................................... 203
Table 73 Remote Management ........................................................................................................... 203
Table 74 Diagnostic ............................................................................................................................. 205
Table 75 Syslog Severity Levels .......................................................................................................... 207
Table 76 Syslog Setup ......................................................................................................................... 208
Table 77 Syslog Server Setup ............................................................................................................. 209
Table 78 ZyXEL Clustering Management Specifications ......................................................................211
Table 79 Cluster Management Status .................................................................................................. 213
Table 80 FTP Upload to Cluster Member Example ............................................................................. 214
Table 81 Clustering Management Configuration ................................................................................. 215
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Table 82 MAC Table ............................................................................................................................ 218
Table 83 IP Table ................................................................................................................................. 220
Table 84 ARP Table ............................................................................................................................. 222
Table 85 Routing Table Status ............................................................................................................. 223
Table 86 Configure Clone .................................................................................................................... 226
Table 87 Command Interpreter Mode Summary ................................................................................. 232
Table 88 Command Summary: User Mode ......................................................................................... 236
Table 89 Command Summary: Enable Mode ...................................................................................... 237
Table 90 Command Summary: Configuration Mode ............................................................................ 242
Table 91 interface port-channel Commands ........................................................................................ 255
Table 92 interface route-domain Commands ....................................................................................... 258
Table 93 Command Summary: config-vlan Commands ...................................................................... 259
Table 94 Command Summary: mvr Commands .................................................................................. 260
Table 95 Troubleshooting the Start-Up of Your Switch ........................................................................ 301
Table 96 Troubleshooting Accessing the Switch .................................................................................301
Table 97 Troubleshooting the Password .............................................................................................. 302
Table 98 Firmware Features ................................................................................................................ 305
Table 99 General Product Specifications ............................................................................................. 307
Table 100 Management Specifications ................................................................................................ 309
Table 101 Physical and Environmental Specifications ......................................................................... 310
Table 102 Power Specifications ........................................................................................................... 310
Table 103 IP Address Network Number and Host ID Example ........................................................... 320
Table 104 Subnet Masks ..................................................................................................................... 321
Table 105 Maximum Host Numbers .................................................................................................... 321
Table 106 Alternative Subnet Mask Notation ....................................................................................... 321
Table 107 Subnet 1 .............................................................................................................................. 323
Table 108 Subnet 2 .............................................................................................................................. 324
Table 109 Subnet 3 .............................................................................................................................. 324
Table 110 Subnet 4 .............................................................................................................................. 324
Table 111 Eight Subnets ...................................................................................................................... 324
Table 112 24-bit Network Number Subnet Planning ............................................................................ 325
Table 113 16-bit Network Number Subnet Planning ............................................................................ 325
Table 114 Commonly Used Services ................................................................................................... 329
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