ZyXEL Communications GS-4012F User Manual

GS-4012F/4024

Ethernet Switch

User’s Guide

Version 3.60

1/2006

GS-4012F/4024 User’s Guide

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Interference Statements and

Warnings

FCC Statement

This switch complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1 This switch may not cause harmful interference.

2 This switch must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired

operations.

FCC Warning

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital switch, pursuant
to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause
harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

CE Mark Warning:

This is a class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which
case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

Taiwanese BSMI (Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection) A Warning:

Notice 1

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user's authority to operate the equipment.

This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

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Safety Warnings

For your safety, be sure to read and follow all warning notices and instructions.

• 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 can service the device. Please contact
your vendor for further information.

• Use ONLY the dedicated power supply for your device. Connect the power cord or power adaptor to
the right supply voltage (110V AC in North America or 230V AC in Europe).

• Do NOT use the device if the power supply is damaged as it might cause electrocution.

• If the power supply is damaged, remove it from the power outlet.

• Do NOT attempt to repair the power supply. Contact your local vendor to order a new power supply.

• Place connecting cables carefully so that no one will step on them or stumble over them. Do NOT
allow anything to rest on the power cord and do NOT locate the product where anyone can walk on
the power cord.

• If you wall mount your device, make sure that no electrical, gas or water pipes will be damaged.

• Do NOT install nor use your device during a thunderstorm. There may be a remote risk of electric
shock from lightning.

• Do NOT expose your device to dampness, dust or corrosive liquids.

• Do NOT use this product near water, for example, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool.

• Make sure to connect the cables to the correct ports.

• Do NOT obstruct the device ventilation slots, as insufficient airflow may harm your device.

• Do NOT store things on the device.

• Connect ONLY suitable accessories to the device.

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ZyXEL Limited Warranty

ZyXEL warrants to the original end user (purchaser) that this product is free from any defects in materials
or workmanship for a period of up to two years from the date of purchase. During the warranty period, and
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components to proper operating condition. Any replacement will consist of a new or re-manufactured
functionally equivalent product of equal or higher value, and will be solely at the discretion of ZyXEL.
This warranty shall not apply if the product has been modified, misused, tampered with, damaged by an act
of God, or subjected to abnormal working conditions.

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Customer Support

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Table of Contents

Copyright .................................................................................................................. 1

Interference Statements and Warnings.................................................................. 2

ZyXEL Limited Warranty ......................................................................................... 4

Customer Support ................................................................................................... 5

Table of Contents ..................................................................................................... 7

List of Figures ........................................................................................................ 19

List of Tables .......................................................................................................... 25

Preface.................................................................................................................... 29

Chapter 1

Getting to Know Your Switch................................................................................ 31

1.1 Introduction ........................................................................................................ 31

1.2 Software Features ............................................................................................. 31

1.3 Hardware Features ............................................................................................ 34

1.4 Applications ....................................................................................................... 35

1.4.1 Backbone Application ............................................................................... 35

1.4.2 Bridging Example ..................................................................................... 36

1.4.3 High Performance Switching Example ..................................................... 36

1.4.4 IEEE 802.1Q VLAN Application Examples .............................................. 37

1.4.4.1 Tag-based VLAN Example ............................................................. 37

1.4.4.2 VLAN Shared Server Example ....................................................... 38

Chapter 2

Hardware Installation and Connection ................................................................ 39

2.1 Freestanding Installation ................................................................................... 39

2.2 Mounting the Switch on a Rack ........................................................................ 40

2.2.1 Rack-mounted Installation Requirements ................................................ 40

2.2.1.1 Precautions .................................................................................... 40

2.2.2 Attaching the Mounting Brackets to the Switch ........................................ 40

2.2.3 Mounting the Switch on a Rack ................................................................ 40

Chapter 3

Hardware Overview................................................................................................ 43

3.1 Front Panel Connection .................................................................................... 43

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3.1.1 Console Port ........................................................................................... 44

3.1.2 Gigabit Ethernet Ports ............................................................................. 44

3.1.2.1 Default Ethernet Settings ................................................................ 44

3.1.3 SFP Slots ................................................................................................ 44

3.1.3.1 Transceiver Installation ................................................................ 45

3.1.3.2 Transceiver Removal ................................................................... 45

3.2 Rear Panel ........................................................................................................ 46

3.2.1 Power Connector ..................................................................................... 47

3.2.2 External Backup Power Supply Connector ............................................. 47

3.3 Front Panel LEDs .......................................................................................... 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 Switch Lockout ................................................................................................ 55

4.5 Resetting the Switch ....................................................................................... 55

4.5.1 Reload the Configuration File ................................................................. 56

4.6 Logging Out of the Web Configurator ............................................................... 56

4.7 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 ............................................................................................ 63

Chapter 6

System Status and Port Statistics........................................................................ 65

6.1 Overview ............................................................................................................ 65

6.2 Port Status Summary ...................................................................................... 65

6.2.1 Port Details ............................................................................................. 66

Chapter 7

Basic Setting ......................................................................................................... 71

7.1 Overview ............................................................................................................ 71

7.2 System Information ........................................................................................... 71

7.3 General Setup ................................................................................................. 73

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7.4 Introduction to VLANs ...................................................................................... 75

7.5 IGMP Snooping ................................................................................................ 76

7.6 Switch Setup Screen ........................................................................................ 76

7.7 IP Setup ............................................................................................................ 78

7.7.1 IP Interfaces ............................................................................................ 78

7.8 Port Setup ......................................................................................................... 80

Chapter 8

VLAN ....................................................................................................................... 83

8.1 Introduction to IEEE 802.1Q Tagged VLANs .................................................. 83

8.1.1 Forwarding Tagged and Untagged Frames .............................................. 83

8.2 Automatic VLAN Registration .......................................................................... 84

8.2.1 GARP ....................................................................................................... 84

8.2.1.1 GARP Timers ................................................................................. 84

8.2.2 GVRP ....................................................................................................... 84

8.3 Port VLAN Trunking ......................................................................................... 85

8.4 Select the VLAN Type ...................................................................................... 85

8.5 Static VLAN ....................................................................................................... 86

8.5.1 Static VLAN Status ................................................................................... 86

8.5.2 Configure a Static VLAN ........................................................................ 87

8.5.3 Configure VLAN Port Settings ................................................................. 89

8.6 Port-based VLANs ........................................................................................... 90

8.6.1 Configure a Port-based VLAN .................................................................. 90

Chapter 9

Static MAC Forward Setup.................................................................................... 93

9.1 Overview ............................................................................................................ 93

9.2 Configuring Static MAC Forwarding ................................................................ 93

Chapter 10

Filtering................................................................................................................... 95

10.1 Overview .......................................................................................................... 95

10.2 Configure a Filtering Rule ............................................................................... 95

Chapter 11

Spanning Tree Protocol......................................................................................... 97

11.1.1 STP Terminology ................................................................................... 97

11.1.2 How STP Works .................................................................................... 98

11.1.3 STP Port States ..................................................................................... 98

11.2 STP Status ..................................................................................................... 98

11.2.1 Configure STP ..................................................................................... 100

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Chapter 12

Bandwidth Control............................................................................................... 103

12.1 Introduction to Bandwidth Control ................................................................. 103

12.1.1 CIR and PIR ......................................................................................... 103

12.2 Bandwidth Control Setup ............................................................................... 103

Chapter 13

Broadcast Storm Control .................................................................................... 105

13.1 Overview ........................................................................................................ 105

13.2 Broadcast Storm Control Setup ..................................................................... 105

Chapter 14

Mirroring ............................................................................................................... 107

14.1 Overview ........................................................................................................ 107

14.2 Port Mirroring Configuration .......................................................................... 107

Chapter 15

Link Aggregation ................................................................................................. 109

15.1 Overview ........................................................................................................ 109

15.1.1 Dynamic Link Aggregation ................................................................. 109

15.1.2 Link Aggregation ID ............................................................................. 110

15.2 Link Aggregation Status ................................................................................. 110

15.3 Link Aggregation Setup .................................................................................111

Chapter 16

Port Authentication...............................................................................................115

16.1 Overview ........................................................................................................ 115

16.1.1 RADIUS ............................................................................................... 115

16.2 Configuring Port Authentication ..................................................................... 115

16.2.1 Activating IEEE 802.1x Security ......................................................... 116

16.2.2 Configuring RADIUS Server Settings ................................................. 117

Chapter 17

Port Security..........................................................................................................119

17.1 Overview ........................................................................................................ 119

17.2 Port Security Setup ........................................................................................ 119

Chapter 18

Classifier............................................................................................................... 121

18.1 Overview ........................................................................................................ 121

18.2 Configuring the Classifier .............................................................................. 121

18.3 Viewing and Editing Classifier Configuration ................................................ 124

18.4 Classifier Example ......................................................................................... 125

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Chapter 19

Policy Rule........................................................................................................... 127

19.1 Overview ....................................................................................................... 127

19.1.1 DiffServ ................................................................................................ 127

19.1.2 DSCP and Per-Hop Behavior ............................................................... 127

19.2 Configuring Policy Rules ............................................................................... 127

19.3 Viewing and Editing Policy Configuration ...................................................... 130

19.4 Policy Example .............................................................................................. 131

Chapter 20

Queuing Method................................................................................................... 133

20.1 Overview ........................................................................................................ 133

20.1.1 Strict Priority Queuing (SPQ) .............................................................. 133

20.1.2 Weighted Round Robin Scheduling (WRR) ......................................... 134

20.2 Configuring Queuing ...................................................................................... 134

Chapter 21

VLAN Stacking ..................................................................................................... 137

21.1 Introduction .................................................................................................... 137

21.1.1 VLAN Stacking Example ...................................................................... 137

21.2 VLAN Stacking Port Roles ............................................................................. 138

21.3 VLAN Tag Format .......................................................................................... 138

21.3.1 Frame Format ...................................................................................... 139

21.4 Configuring VLAN Stacking ........................................................................... 140

Chapter 22

Multicast ............................................................................................................... 143

22.1.1 IP Multicast Addresses ......................................................................... 143

22.1.2 IGMP Filtering ...................................................................................... 143

22.1.3 IGMP Snooping ................................................................................... 143

22.2 Multicast Status ............................................................................................. 144

22.2.1 Multicast Setting ................................................................................... 144

22.2.2 IGMP Filtering Profile ........................................................................... 146

22.3.1 Types of MVR Ports ............................................................................. 148

22.3.2 MVR Modes ......................................................................................... 148

22.3.3 How MVR Works .................................................................................. 148

22.4 General MVR Configuration .......................................................................... 149

22.5.1 MVR Configuration Example ................................................................ 152

Chapter 23

Static Route .......................................................................................................... 155

23.1 Configuring .................................................................................................. 155

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Chapter 24

RIP ........................................................................................................................ 157

24.1 Overview ........................................................................................................ 157

24.2 Configuring .................................................................................................. 157

Chapter 25

OSPF ..................................................................................................................... 159

25.1 Overview ........................................................................................................ 159

25.1.1 OSPF Autonomous Systems and Areas .............................................. 159

25.1.2 How OSPF Works ................................................................................ 160

25.1.3 Interfaces and Virtual Links .................................................................. 160

25.1.4 Configuring OSPF ............................................................................... 160

25.2 OSPF Status ................................................................................................ 161

25.3 Enabling OSPF and General Settings .......................................................... 162

25.4 Configuring OSPF Areas .............................................................................. 164

25.4.1 Viewing OSPF Area Information Table ................................................. 165

25.5 Configuring OSPF Interfaces ....................................................................... 166

25.6 OSPF Virtual Links ...................................................................................... 167

Chapter 26

IGMP...................................................................................................................... 171

26.1 Overview ........................................................................................................ 171

26.2 Configuring .................................................................................................. 171

Chapter 27

DVMRP .................................................................................................................. 173

27.1 Overview ........................................................................................................ 173

27.2 How DVMRP Works ...................................................................................... 173

27.2.1 DVMRP Terminology ........................................................................... 174

27.3 Configuring DVMRP ..................................................................................... 174

27.3.1 DVMRP Configuration Error Messages .............................................. 175

27.4 Default DVMRP Timer Values ...................................................................... 176

Chapter 28

IP Multicast ........................................................................................................... 177

28.1 Overview ........................................................................................................ 177

28.2 Configuring .................................................................................................... 177

Chapter 29

Differentiated Services........................................................................................ 179

29.1 Overview ........................................................................................................ 179

29.1.1 DSCP and Per-Hop Behavior .............................................................. 179

29.1.2 DiffServ Network Example .................................................................. 179

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29.2 Activating DiffServ ........................................................................................ 180

29.3 DSCP-to-IEEE802.1p Priority Mapping ...................................................... 181

29.3.1 Configuring DSCP Settings .................................................................. 181

Chapter 30

DHCP..................................................................................................................... 183

30.1 Overview ........................................................................................................ 183

30.1.1 DHCP modes ...................................................................................... 183

30.2 DHCP Server Status ...................................................................................... 183

30.3 Configuring DHCP Server ........................................................................... 184

30.3.1 DHCP Server Configuration Example .................................................. 186

30.4 DHCP Relay .................................................................................................. 186

30.4.1 DHCP Relay Agent Information ........................................................... 187

30.4.2 Configuring DHCP Relay ..................................................................... 187

30.4.3 DHCP Relay Configuration Example ................................................... 188

Chapter 31

VRRP ..................................................................................................................... 189

31.1 Overview ........................................................................................................ 189

31.2 Viewing VRRP Status .................................................................................. 190

31.3 Configuring VRRP ......................................................................................... 191

31.3.1 IP Interface Setup ............................................................................... 191

31.3.2 VRRP Parameters ............................................................................... 192

31.3.2.1 Advertisement Interval ............................................................... 192

31.3.2.2 Priority ....................................................................................... 192

31.3.2.3 Preempt Mode ........................................................................... 192

31.3.3 Configuring VRRP Parameters ............................................................ 193

31.4 VRRP Configuration Summary ...................................................................... 194

31.5 VRRP Configuration Examples .................................................................... 194

31.5.1 One Subnet Network Example ............................................................ 194

31.5.2 Two Subnets Example ........................................................................ 196

Chapter 32

Maintenance ......................................................................................................... 199

32.1 The Maintenance Screen .............................................................................. 199

32.2 Firmware Upgrade ........................................................................................ 199

32.3 Restore a Configuration File ......................................................................... 200

32.4 Backing Up a Configuration File ................................................................... 200

32.5 Load Factory Defaults .................................................................................. 201

32.6 Reboot System .............................................................................................. 201

32.7 FTP Command Line ...................................................................................... 202

32.7.1 Filename Conventions ........................................................................ 202

32.7.1.1 Example FTP Commands .......................................................... 202

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32.7.2 FTP Command Line Procedure .......................................................... 203

32.7.3 GUI-based FTP Clients ........................................................................ 203

32.7.4 FTP Restrictions .................................................................................. 204

Chapter 33

Access Control..................................................................................................... 205

33.1 Overview ...................................................................................................... 205

33.2 The Access Control Main Screen .................................................................. 205

33.3 About SNMP ................................................................................................. 206

33.3.1 Supported MIBs ................................................................................. 207

33.3.2 SNMP Traps ....................................................................................... 207

33.3.3 Configuring SNMP .............................................................................. 208

33.3.4 Setting Up Login Accounts ................................................................. 208

33.4 SSH Overview ............................................................................................... 210

33.5 How SSH works ............................................................................................. 210

33.6 SSH Implementation on the Switch ............................................................... 211

33.6.1 Requirements for Using SSH ............................................................... 211

33.7 Introduction to HTTPS ................................................................................... 211

33.8 HTTPS Example ............................................................................................ 212

33.8.1 Internet Explorer Warning Messages ................................................... 212

33.8.2 Netscape Navigator Warning Messages .............................................. 213

33.8.3 The Main Screen .................................................................................. 214

33.9 Service Port Access Control ........................................................................ 216

33.10 Remote Management ................................................................................ 216

Chapter 34

Diagnostic............................................................................................................. 219

34.1 Diagnostic ..................................................................................................... 219

Chapter 35

Cluster Management............................................................................................ 221

35.1 Overview ........................................................................................................ 221

35.2 Cluster Management Status ......................................................................... 222

35.2.1 Cluster Member Switch Management ................................................. 223

35.2.1.1 Uploading Firmware to a Cluster Member Switch .................... 223

35.3 Configuring Cluster Management ................................................................. 224

Chapter 36

MAC Table............................................................................................................. 227

36.1 Overview ........................................................................................................ 227

36.2 Viewing the MAC Table ................................................................................. 228

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Chapter 37

IP Table ................................................................................................................. 229

37.1 Overview ........................................................................................................ 229

37.2 Viewing the IP Table ..................................................................................... 230

Chapter 38

ARP Table ............................................................................................................. 231

38.1 Overview ........................................................................................................ 231

38.1.1 How ARP Works .................................................................................. 231

38.2 Viewing the ARP Table ................................................................................. 231

Chapter 39

Routing Table ....................................................................................................... 233

39.1 Overview ........................................................................................................ 233

39.2 Viewing the Routing Table ............................................................................ 233

Chapter 40

Introducing the Commands .............................................................................. 235

40.1 Overview ........................................................................................................ 235

40.1.1 Switch Configuration File ..................................................................... 235

40.2 Accessing the CLI .......................................................................................... 235

40.2.1 Access Priority .................................................................................... 236

40.2.2 The Console Port ................................................................................. 236

40.2.2.1 Initial Screen ............................................................................... 236

40.2.3 Telnet ................................................................................................... 236

40.3 The Login Screen ......................................................................................... 237

40.4 Command Syntax Conventions ..................................................................... 237

40.5 Getting Help ................................................................................................... 238

40.5.1 List of Available Commands ................................................................. 238

40.5.2 Detailed Command Information ........................................................... 239

40.6 Command Modes .......................................................................................... 239

40.7 Using Command History ................................................................................ 240

40.8 Saving Your Configuration ............................................................................. 240

40.8.1 Logging Out .......................................................................................... 241

40.9 Command Summary ...................................................................................... 241

40.9.1 User Mode ............................................................................................ 241

40.9.2 Enable Mode ........................................................................................ 242

40.9.3 General Configuration Mode ................................................................ 246

40.9.4 interface port-channel Commands ....................................................... 260

40.9.5 interface route-domain Commands ...................................................... 263

40.9.6 config-vlan Commands ........................................................................ 264

40.10 mvr Commands ........................................................................................... 265

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Chapter 41

Command Examples........................................................................................... 267

41.1 Overview ........................................................................................................ 267

41.2 show Commands ........................................................................................... 267

41.2.1 show system-information .................................................................... 267

41.2.2 show hardware-monitor ........................................................................ 268

41.2.3 show ip ................................................................................................. 268

41.2.4 show logging ....................................................................................... 269

41.2.5 show interface ..................................................................................... 269

41.2.6 show mac address-table ..................................................................... 270

41.3 ping ............................................................................................................... 271

41.4 traceroute ...................................................................................................... 272

41.5 Enabling RSTP .............................................................................................. 272

41.6 Configuration File Maintenance .................................................................... 273

41.6.1 Configuration Backup ........................................................................... 273

41.6.2 Configuration Restoration ................................................................... 273

41.6.3 Using a Different Configuration File ..................................................... 274

41.6.4 Resetting to the Factory Default ........................................................... 274

41.7 no Command Examples ................................................................................ 275

41.7.1 no mirror-port ...................................................................................... 275

41.7.2 no https timeout .................................................................................... 275

41.7.3 no trunk ................................................................................................ 276

41.7.4 no port-access-authenticator ................................................................ 276

41.7.5 no ssh ................................................................................................... 277

41.8 interface Commands ..................................................................................... 277

41.8.1 interface port-channel ......................................................................... 278

41.8.2 interface route-domain ......................................................................... 278

41.8.3 bpdu-control ........................................................................................ 279

41.8.4 broadcast-limit ..................................................................................... 279

41.8.5 bandwidth-limit .................................................................................... 280

41.8.6 mirror ................................................................................................... 281

41.8.7 gvrp ..................................................................................................... 281

41.8.8 ingress-check ...................................................................................... 282

41.8.9 frame-type ........................................................................................... 282

41.8.10 spq .................................................................................................... 283

41.8.11 wrr ..................................................................................................... 283

41.8.12 egress set .......................................................................................... 284

41.8.13 qos priority .......................................................................................... 284

41.8.14 name .................................................................................................. 285

41.8.15 speed-duplex ...................................................................................... 285

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Chapter 42

IEEE 802.1Q Tagged VLAN Commands ............................................................. 287

42.1 IEEE 802.1Q Tagged VLAN Overview .......................................................... 287

42.2 VLAN Databases ........................................................................................... 287

42.2.1 Static Entries (SVLAN Table) ............................................................... 287

42.2.2 Dynamic Entries (DVLAN Table) .......................................................... 288

42.3 Configuring Tagged VLAN ............................................................................. 288

42.4 Global VLAN1Q Tagged VLAN Configuration Commands ............................ 289

42.4.1 GARP Status ........................................................................................ 289

42.4.2 GARP Timer ........................................................................................ 289

42.4.3 GVRP Timer ......................................................................................... 290

42.4.4 Enable GVRP ....................................................................................... 290

42.4.5 Disable GVRP ...................................................................................... 291

42.5 Port VLAN Commands .................................................................................. 291

42.5.1 Set Port VID ........................................................................................ 291

42.5.2 Set Acceptable Frame Type ................................................................. 291

42.5.3 Enable or Disable Port GVRP .............................................................. 292

42.5.4 Modify Static VLAN ............................................................................. 292

42.5.4.1 Modify a Static VLAN Table Example ......................................... 293

42.5.4.2 Forwarding Process Example ..................................................... 293

42.5.5 Delete VLAN ID .................................................................................... 293

42.6 Enable VLAN ................................................................................................ 294

42.7 Disable VLAN ................................................................................................ 294

42.8 Show VLAN Setting ...................................................................................... 294

Chapter 43

Troubleshooting................................................................................................... 297

43.1 Problems Starting Up the Switch ................................................................... 297

43.2 Problems Accessing the Switch .................................................................... 297

43.2.1 Pop-up Windows, JavaScripts and Java Permissions ......................... 298

43.2.1.1 Internet Explorer Pop-up Blockers .............................................. 298

43.2.1.2 JavaScripts ................................................................................. 301

43.2.1.3 Java Permissions ....................................................................... 303

43.3 Problems with the Password ......................................................................... 305

Appendix A

Product Specifications........................................................................................ 307

Appendix B

IP Subnetting.........................................................................................................311

Index...................................................................................................................... 319

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List of Figures

Figure 1 Backbone Application .............................................................................. 36

Figure 2 Bridging Application ................................................................................36

Figure 3 High Performance Switched Workgroup Application ............................... 37

Figure 4 Tag-based VLAN Application ...................................................................38

Figure 5 Shared Server Using VLAN Example ...................................................... 38

Figure 6 Attaching Rubber Feet ........................................................................... 39

Figure 7 Attaching the Mounting Brackets .............................................................40

Figure 8 Mounting the Switch on a Rack .............................................................. 41

Figure 9 Front Panel: GS-4024 ............................................................................ 43

Figure 10 Front Panel: GS-4012F ........................................................................43

Figure 11 Transceiver Installation Example ........................................................... 45

Figure 12 Installed Transceiver ...........................................................................45

Figure 13 Opening the Transceiver’s Latch Example ............................................ 46

Figure 14 Transceiver Removal Example .............................................................. 46

Figure 15 Rear Panel: GS-4012F/4024 ................................................................. 47

Figure 16 Read Panel: GS-4012F (DC Model) ...................................................... 47

Figure 17 Web Configurator: Login ........................................................................ 50

Figure 18 Web Configurator Home Screen (Status) .............................................. 50

Figure 19 Change Administrator Login Password .................................................55

Figure 20 Resetting the Switch: Via the Console Port ........................................... 56

Figure 21 Web Configurator: Logout Screen .........................................................57

Figure 22 Initial Setup Network Example: IP Interface .......................................... 59

Figure 23 Initial Setup Network Example: VLAN ...................................................61

Figure 24 Initial Setup Network Example: Port VID ............................................... 62

Figure 25 Status .................................................................................................... 65

Figure 26 Status: Port Details ................................................................................ 67

Figure 27 System Info ........................................................................................... 72

Figure 28 General Setup ....................................................................................... 74

Figure 29 Switch Setup ......................................................................................... 76

Figure 30 IP Setup ..................................................................................................79

Figure 31 Port Setup ............................................................................................. 81

Figure 32 Port VLAN Trunking ............................................................................... 85

Figure 33 Switch Setup: Select VLAN Type .......................................................... 86

Figure 34 VLAN: VLAN Status ............................................................................... 86

Figure 35 VLAN: Static VLAN ...............................................................................88

Figure 36 VLAN: VLAN Port Setting ...................................................................... 89

Figure 37 Port Based VLAN Setup (All Connected) .............................................. 91

Figure 38 Port Based VLAN Setup (Port Isolation) ...............................................91

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Figure 39 Static MAC Forwarding .......................................................................... 93

Figure 40 Filtering .................................................................................................. 95

Figure 41 Spanning Tree Protocol: Status ............................................................. 99

Figure 42 Spanning Tree Protocol: Configuration ..................................................100

Figure 43 Bandwidth Control .................................................................................104

Figure 44 Broadcast Storm Control ....................................................................... 105

Figure 45 Mirroring ................................................................................................ 107

Figure 46 Link Aggregation Control Protocol Status ............................................. 110

Figure 47 Link Aggregation Control Protocol: Configuration ................................. 112

Figure 48 RADIUS Server .................................................................................... 115

Figure 49 Port Authentication ................................................................................116

Figure 50 Port Authentication: 802.1x ...................................................................116

Figure 51 Port Authentication: RADIUS ................................................................117

Figure 52 Port Security .......................................................................................... 119

Figure 53 Classifier ................................................................................................ 122

Figure 54 Classifier: Summary Table ..................................................................... 124

Figure 55 Classifier: Example ................................................................................126

Figure 56 Policy ....................................................................................................128

Figure 57 Policy: Summary Table .......................................................................... 130

Figure 58 Policy Example ...................................................................................... 132

Figure 59 Queuing Method .................................................................................... 134

Figure 60 VLAN Stacking Example ....................................................................... 138

Figure 61 VLAN Stacking ......................................................................................140

Figure 62 Multicast: Status .................................................................................... 144

Figure 63 Multicast: Setting ...................................................................................145

Figure 64 Multicast: Setting: IGMP Filtering Profile ...............................................146

Figure 65 MVR Network Example ......................................................................... 148

Figure 66 MVR Multicast Television Example ....................................................... 149

Figure 67 Multicast: Setting: MVR .........................................................................149

Figure 68 MVR: Group Configuration .................................................................... 151

Figure 69 MVR Configuration Example ................................................................. 152

Figure 70 MVR Configuration Example ................................................................. 152

Figure 71 MVR Group Configuration Example .....................................................153

Figure 72 MVR Group Configuration Example ......................................................153

Figure 73 Static Routing ........................................................................................ 155

Figure 74 RIP ........................................................................................................ 158

Figure 75 OSPF Network Example ........................................................................ 160

Figure 76 OSPF Status .......................................................................................... 161

Figure 77 OSPF Configuration: Activating and General Settings ..........................163

Figure 78 OSPF Configuration: Area Setup .......................................................... 164

Figure 79 OSPF Configuration: Summary Table ................................................... 165

Figure 80 OSPF Interface ......................................................................................166

Figure 81 OSPF Virtual Link .................................................................................. 168

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Figure 82 IGMP ..................................................................................................... 171

Figure 83 How DVMRP Works .............................................................................. 174

Figure 84 DVMRP ................................................................................................. 174

Figure 85 DVMRP: IGMP/RIP Not Set Error ......................................................... 175

Figure 86 DVMRP: Unable to Disable IGMP Error ................................................ 175

Figure 87 DVMRP: Duplicate VID Error Message ................................................. 176

Figure 88 IP Multicast ............................................................................................ 177

Figure 89 DiffServ: Differentiated Service Field .....................................................179

Figure 90 DiffServ Network Example ..................................................................... 180

Figure 91 DiffServ .................................................................................................. 180

Figure 92 DiffServ: DSCP Setting .......................................................................... 181

Figure 93 DHCP: DHCP Server Status .................................................................184

Figure 94 DHCP: Server ....................................................................................... 185

Figure 95 DHCP Server Network Example ........................................................... 186

Figure 96 DHCP Server Configuration Example ................................................... 186

Figure 97 DHCP: Relay ......................................................................................... 187

Figure 98 DHCP Relay Network Example ............................................................. 188

Figure 99 DHCP Relay Configuration Example ..................................................... 188

Figure 100 VRRP: Example 1 ............................................................................... 189

Figure 101 VRRP Status ....................................................................................... 190

Figure 102 VRRP Configuration: IP Interface ........................................................ 191

Figure 103 VRRP Configuration: VRRP Parameters ............................................ 193

Figure 104 VRRP Configuration: Summary ........................................................... 194

Figure 105 VRRP Configuration Example: One Virtual Router Network ............... 195

Figure 106 VRRP Example 1: VRRP Parameter Settings on Switch A ................. 195

Figure 107 VRRP Example 1: VRRP Parameter Settings on Switch B ................. 195

Figure 108 VRRP Example 1: VRRP Status on Switch A ..................................... 196

Figure 109 VRRP Example 1: VRRP Status on Switch B ..................................... 196

Figure 110 VRRP Configuration Example: Two Virtual Router Network ................ 196

Figure 111 VRRP Example 2: VRRP Parameter Settings for VR2 on Switch A .... 197

Figure 112 VRRP Example 2: VRRP Parameter Settings for VR2 on Switch B ....197

Figure 113 VRRP Example 2: VRRP Status on Switch A ......................................197

Figure 114 VRRP Example 2: VRRP Status on Switch B ......................................197

Figure 115 Maintenance ....................................................................................... 199

Figure 116 Firmware Upgrade .............................................................................. 199

Figure 117 Restore Configuration .......................................................................... 200

Figure 118 Backup Configuration .......................................................................... 200

Figure 119 Load Factory Default: Conformation .................................................... 201

Figure 120 Load Factory Default: Start .................................................................. 201

Figure 121 Reboot System: Confirmation ............................................................. 201

Figure 122 Reboot System: Start .......................................................................... 202

Figure 123 Console Port Priority ........................................................................... 205

Figure 124 Access Control ....................................................................................206

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Figure 125 SNMP Management Model ................................................................ 206

Figure 126 Access Control: SNMP ........................................................................ 208

Figure 127 Access Control: Logins ........................................................................209

Figure 128 SSH Communication Example .............................................................210

Figure 129 How SSH Works ................................................................................... 210

Figure 130 HTTPS Implementation ........................................................................ 212

Figure 131 Security Alert Dialog Box (Internet Explorer) ........................................ 213

Figure 132 Security Certificate 1 (Netscape) .......................................................... 213

Figure 133 Security Certificate 2 (Netscape) .......................................................... 214

Figure 134 Login Screen (Internet Explorer) .......................................................... 215

Figure 135 Login Screen (Netscape) ...................................................................... 215

Figure 136 Access Control: Service Access Control .............................................216

Figure 137 Access Control: Remote Management ................................................ 217

Figure 138 Diagnostic ............................................................................................ 219

Figure 139 Clustering Application Example ........................................................... 221

Figure 140 Cluster Management: Status ............................................................... 222

Figure 141 Cluster Management: Cluster Member Web Configurator Screen ...... 223

Figure 142 Example: Uploading Firmware to a Cluster Member Switch ............... 224

Figure 143 Clustering Management Configuration ............................................... 225

Figure 144 MAC Table Flowchart ..........................................................................227

Figure 145 MAC Table ...........................................................................................228

Figure 146 IP Table Flowchart ............................................................................... 229

Figure 147 IP Table ...............................................................................................230

Figure 148 ARP Table ........................................................................................... 232

Figure 149 Routing Table Status ...........................................................................233

Figure 150 Initial Console Port Screen ................................................................... 236

Figure 151 CLI: Login Screen ................................................................................237

Figure 152 CLI Help: List of Commands: Example 1 ............................................238

Figure 153 CLI Help: List of Commands: Example 2 ............................................239

Figure 154 CLI Help: Detailed Command Information: Example 1 ........................ 239

Figure 155 CLI: Help: Detailed Command Information: Example 2 ....................... 239

Figure 156 CLI: History Command Example ......................................................... 240

Figure 157 CLI: write memory ...............................................................................240

Figure 158 show system-information Command Example ....................................267

Figure 159 show hardware-monitor Command Example ...................................... 268

Figure 160 show ip Command Example ................................................................ 269

Figure 161 show logging Command Example ....................................................... 269

Figure 162 show interface Command Example ..................................................... 270

Figure 163 show mac address-table Command Example .....................................271

Figure 164 ping Command Example .....................................................................271

Figure 165 traceroute Command Example ............................................................ 272

Figure 166 Enable RSTP Command Example ...................................................... 273

Figure 167 CLI: Backup Configuration Example ................................................... 273

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Figure 168 CLI: Restore Configuration Example ................................................... 274

Figure 169 CLI: boot config Command Example ................................................... 274

Figure 170 CLI: reload config Command Example ................................................ 274

Figure 171 CLI: Reset to the Factory Default Example ......................................... 275

Figure 172 no mirror-port Command Example ......................................................275

Figure 173 no https timeout Command Example .................................................. 275

Figure 174 no trunk Command Example ............................................................... 276

Figure 175 no port-access-authenticator Command Example ..............................277

Figure 176 no ssh Command Example ................................................................. 277

Figure 177 interface Command Example .............................................................. 278

Figure 178 interface Command Example .............................................................. 279

Figure 179 interface bpdu-control Command Example ......................................... 279

Figure 180 broadcast-limit Command Example .................................................... 280

Figure 181 bandwidth-limit Command Example .................................................... 280

Figure 182 mirror Command Example .................................................................. 281

Figure 183 gvrp Command Example ..................................................................... 282

Figure 184 ingress-check Command Example ...................................................... 282

Figure 185 frame-type Command Example ........................................................... 283

Figure 186 spq Command Example ...................................................................... 283

Figure 187 wrr Command Example ....................................................................... 284

Figure 188 egress set Command Example ........................................................... 284

Figure 189 qos priority Command Example .......................................................... 285

Figure 190 name Command Example ................................................................... 285

Figure 191 speed-duplex Command Example ...................................................... 285

Figure 192 Tagged VLAN Configuration and Activation Example ......................... 288

Figure 193 CPU VLAN Configuration and Activation Example .............................289

Figure 194 GARP STATUS Command Example ................................................... 289

Figure 195 GARP Timer Command Example ......................................................... 290

Figure 196 GVRP Status Command Example ....................................................... 290

Figure 197 vlan1q port default vid Command Example ......................................... 291

Figure 198 frame type Command Example ........................................................... 292

Figure 199 no gvrp Command Example ................................................................ 292

Figure 200 Modifying Static VLAN Example .......................................................... 293

Figure 201 no vlan Command Example ................................................................ 294

Figure 202 show vlan Command Example ............................................................ 295

Figure 203 Pop-up Blocker ..................................................................................... 298

Figure 204 Internet Options ................................................................................... 299

Figure 205 Internet Options .................................................................................... 300

Figure 206 Pop-up Blocker Settings ....................................................................... 301

Figure 207 Internet Options .................................................................................... 302

Figure 208 Security Settings - Java Scripting .........................................................303

Figure 209 Security Settings - Java ........................................................................ 304

Figure 210 Java (Sun) ............................................................................................ 305

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List of Tables

Table 1 Front Panel ............................................................................................... 43

Table 2 Front Panel LEDs ...................................................................................... 47

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 Status ........................................................................................................66

Table 7 Status: 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 ............................................................84

Table 14 VLAN: VLAN Status ................................................................................ 87

Table 15 VLAN: Static VLAN ................................................................................. 88

Table 16 VLAN: VLAN Port Setting ....................................................................... 89

Table 17 Port Based VLAN Setup ......................................................................... 92

Table 18 Static MAC Forwarding ........................................................................... 94

Table 19 FIltering ................................................................................................... 95

Table 20 STP Path Costs ...................................................................................... 97

Table 21 STP Port States ...................................................................................... 98

Table 22 Spanning Tree Protocol: Status ............................................................... 99

Table 23 Spanning Tree Protocol: Configuration ................................................... 100

Table 24 Bandwidth Control ................................................................................... 104

Table 25 Broadcast Storm Control .........................................................................106

Table 26 Mirroring ..................................................................................................108

Table 27 Link Aggregation ID: Local Switch ..........................................................110

Table 28 Link Aggregation ID: Peer Switch ...........................................................110

Table 29 Link Aggregation Control Protocol: Status ..............................................111

Table 30 Link Aggregation Control Protocol: Configuration ...................................112

Table 31 Port Authentication: 802.1x ..................................................................... 116

Table 32 Port Authentication: RADIUS .................................................................. 117

Table 33 Port Security ...........................................................................................120

Table 34 Classifier ................................................................................................. 122

Table 35 Classifier: Summary Table ......................................................................124

Table 36 Common Ethernet Types and Protocol Number ..................................... 124

Table 37 Common IP Ports .................................................................................... 125

Table 38 Policy ......................................................................................................129

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Table 39 Policy: Summary Table ........................................................................... 130

Table 40 Physical Queue Priority ........................................................................... 133

Table 41 Queuing Method ..................................................................................... 135

Table 42 VLAN Tag Format ................................................................................... 138

Table 43 Single and Double Tagged 802.11Q Frame Format ................................ 139

Table 44 802.1Q Frame ......................................................................................... 139

Table 45 VLAN Stacking ........................................................................................ 140

Table 46 Multicast: Status ...................................................................................... 144

Table 47 Multicast: Setting ..................................................................................... 145

Table 48 Multicast: Setting: IGMP Filtering Profile ................................................ 147

Table 49 Multicast: Setting: MVR ........................................................................... 150

Table 50 Multicast: Setting: MVR: Group Configuration ........................................ 151

Table 51 Static Routing .......................................................................................... 155

Table 52 RIP ..........................................................................................................158

Table 53 OSPF vs. RIP .......................................................................................... 159

Table 54 OSPF: Router Types ............................................................................... 159

Table 55 OSPF Status ...........................................................................................161

Table 56 OSPF Status: Common Output Fields .................................................... 162

Table 57 OSPF Configuration: Activating and General Settings ........................... 163

Table 58 OSPF Configuration: Area Setup ............................................................ 164

Table 59 OSPF Configuration: Summary Table ..................................................... 165

Table 60 OSPF Interface ....................................................................................... 166

Table 61 OSPF Virtual Link ....................................................................................168

Table 62 IGMP ....................................................................................................... 171

Table 63 DVMRP ................................................................................................... 175

Table 64 DVMRP: Default Timer Values ................................................................ 176

Table 65 IP Multicast .............................................................................................178

Table 66 DiffServ ................................................................................................... 180

Table 67 Default DSCP-IEEE802.1p Mapping ...................................................... 181

Table 68 DiffServ: DSCP Setting ........................................................................... 182

Table 69 DHCP: DHCP Server Status ................................................................... 184

Table 70 DHCP: Server ......................................................................................... 185

Table 71 DHCP: Relay ........................................................................................... 187

Table 72 VRRP Status ...........................................................................................190

Table 73 VRRP Configuration: IP Interface ...........................................................192

Table 74 VRRP Configuration: VRRP Parameters ................................................193

Table 75 VRRP Configuring: VRRP Parameters ...................................................194

Table 76 Filename Conventions ............................................................................202

Table 77 Access Control Overview ........................................................................ 205

Table 78 SNMP Commands ..................................................................................207

Table 79 SNMP Traps ............................................................................................ 207

Table 80 Access Control: SNMP ........................................................................... 208

Table 81 Access Control: Logins ...........................................................................209

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Table 82 Access Control: Service Access Control ................................................. 216

Table 83 Access Control: Remote Management ................................................... 217

Table 84 Diagnostic ............................................................................................... 219

Table 85 ZyXEL Clustering Management Specifications .......................................221

Table 86 Cluster Management: Status ................................................................... 222

Table 87 FTP Upload to Cluster Member Example ............................................... 224

Table 88 Clustering Management Configuration ...................................................225

Table 89 MAC Table ..............................................................................................228

Table 90 IP Table ................................................................................................... 230

Table 91 ARP Table ............................................................................................... 232

Table 92 Routing Table Status ...............................................................................233

Table 93 Command Summary: User Mode .......................................................... 241

Table 94 Command Summary: Enable Mode ........................................................ 242

Table 95 Command Summary: Configuration Mode .............................................. 246

Table 96 interface port-channel Commands .......................................................... 260

Table 97 interface route-domain Commands ......................................................... 263

Table 98 Command Summary: config-vlan Commands ........................................ 264

Table 99 Command Summary: mvr Commands .................................................... 265

Table 100 Troubleshooting the Start-Up of Your Switch ........................................297

Table 101 Troubleshooting Accessing the Switch ................................................. 297

Table 102 Troubleshooting the Password .............................................................. 305

Table 103 General Product Specifications .............................................................307

Table 104 Management Specifications .................................................................. 308

Table 105 Physical and Environmental Specifications ...........................................309

Table 106 Classes of IP Addresses ....................................................................... 311

Table 107 Allowed IP Address Range By Class ....................................................312

Table 108 “Natural” Masks .................................................................................... 312

Table 109 Alternative Subnet Mask Notation .........................................................313

Table 110 Two Subnets Example ........................................................................... 313

Table 111 Subnet 1 ................................................................................................314

Table 112 Subnet 2 ................................................................................................ 314

Table 113 Subnet 1 ................................................................................................ 315

Table 114 Subnet 2 ................................................................................................ 315

Table 115 Subnet 3 ................................................................................................ 315

Table 116 Subnet 4 ................................................................................................ 316

Table 117 Eight Subnets ........................................................................................ 316

Table 118 Class C Subnet Planning ...................................................................... 316

Table 119 Class B Subnet Planning .......................................................................317

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Preface

Congratulations on your purchase of the GS-4012F/4024 Ethernet Switch.

This preface introduces you to the GS-4012F/4024 Ethernet Switch and discusses the
conventions of this User’s Guide. It also provides information on other related documentation.

There are two GS-4012F models. The GS-4012F DC model requires DC power supply input
of -48 VDC or -60 VDC, 1.2A Max. The GS-4012F AC model requires 100~240VAC/1.5A
power.

About This User's Guide

This manual is designed to guide you through the installation and configuration of your
GS-4012F/4024 for its various applications.

Related Documentation

• Web Configurator Online Help

Embedded web help for descriptions of individual screens and supplementary
information.

• ZyXEL Glossary and Web Site

Please refer to www.zyxel.com for an online glossary of networking terms and additional
support documentation.

Syntax Conventions

• “Enter” means for you to type one or more characters. “Select” or “Choose” means for
you to use one of the predefined choices.

• Command and arrow keys are enclosed in square brackets.
carriage return key;

• Mouse action sequences are denoted using a comma. For example, “click the Apple icon,
Control Panels and then Modem” means first click the Apple icon, then point your
mouse pointer to Control Panels and then click Modem.

• For brevity’s sake, we will use “e.g.,” as a shorthand for “for instance”, and “i.e.,” for
“that is” or “in other words” throughout this manual.

• The GS-4012F/4024 Ethernet Switch may be referred to as “the switch” in this User’s
Guide.

[ESC] means the Escape key and [SPACE BAR] means the Space Bar.

[ENTER] means the Enter, or

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