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GS1500-24P User's Guide 3 Need More Help? More help is available at www.zyxel.com. • Download Library Search for people who want to configure the Switch using the web configurator. Documentation Feedback Send your comments, questions or suggestions to use the User Guide and Quick ...Start Guide in order to better understand how to : techwriters@zyxel.com.tw Thank you have a specific question about ZyXEL products. Read the...
GS1500-24P User's Guide 3 Need More Help? More help is available at www.zyxel.com. • Download Library Search for people who want to configure the Switch using the web configurator. Documentation Feedback Send your comments, questions or suggestions to use the User Guide and Quick ...Start Guide in order to better understand how to : techwriters@zyxel.com.tw Thank you have a specific question about ZyXEL products. Read the...
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.... • "Enter" means for you to type one of measurement may denote the "metric" value or the "scientific" value. GS1500-24P User's Guide 5 Syntax Conventions • The GS1500-24P 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...
.... • "Enter" means for you to type one of measurement may denote the "metric" value or the "scientific" value. GS1500-24P User's Guide 5 Syntax Conventions • The GS1500-24P 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...
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Document Conventions Icons Used in Figures Figures in this User's Guide may use the following generic icons. The Switch icon is not an exact representation of your device. Switch Computer Notebook computer Server DSLAM Firewall Telephone Switch Router 6 GS1500-24P User's Guide
Document Conventions Icons Used in Figures Figures in this User's Guide may use the following generic icons. The Switch icon is not an exact representation of your device. Switch Computer Notebook computer Server DSLAM Firewall Telephone Switch Router 6 GS1500-24P User's Guide
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Contents Overview Contents Overview Introduction and Hardware 19 Getting to Know Your Switch ...21 Hardware Installation and Connection 27 Hardware Panels ...31 Basic Configuration ...37 The Web Configurator ...39 Initial Setup Example ...47 System ...51 Configuration ...57 Link ... ...137 Defence Engine ...139 Monitoring and Tools ...141 Monitoring ...143 Tools ...149 Troubleshooting & Product Specifications 155 Troubleshooting ...157 Product Specifications ...161 Appendices and Index ...167 GS1500-24P User's Guide 9
Contents Overview Contents Overview Introduction and Hardware 19 Getting to Know Your Switch ...21 Hardware Installation and Connection 27 Hardware Panels ...31 Basic Configuration ...37 The Web Configurator ...39 Initial Setup Example ...47 System ...51 Configuration ...57 Link ... ...137 Defence Engine ...139 Monitoring and Tools ...141 Monitoring ...143 Tools ...149 Troubleshooting & Product Specifications 155 Troubleshooting ...157 Product Specifications ...161 Appendices and Index ...167 GS1500-24P User's Guide 9
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... 2.2 Desktop Installation Procedure 27 2.3 Mounting the Switch on a Rack 27 2.3.1 Rack-mounted Installation Requirements 28 2.3.2 Attaching the Mounting Brackets to the Switch 28 2.3.3 Mounting the Switch on a Rack 29 Chapter 3 Hardware Panels ...31 3.1 Overview ...31 3.2 Front Panel ...31 3.2.1 Gigabit Ethernet Ports 32 3.2.2 Mini-GBIC Slots ...33 3.2.3 The RESET Button ...35 GS1500-24P User's Guide 11
... 2.2 Desktop Installation Procedure 27 2.3 Mounting the Switch on a Rack 27 2.3.1 Rack-mounted Installation Requirements 28 2.3.2 Attaching the Mounting Brackets to the Switch 28 2.3.3 Mounting the Switch on a Rack 29 Chapter 3 Hardware Panels ...31 3.1 Overview ...31 3.2 Front Panel ...31 3.2.1 Gigabit Ethernet Ports 32 3.2.2 Mini-GBIC Slots ...33 3.2.3 The RESET Button ...35 GS1500-24P User's Guide 11
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...Login ...39 4.3 The Status Screen ...40 4.3.1 Change Your Password 44 4.4 Saving Your Configuration 44 4.5 Switch Lockout ...44 4.6 Resetting the Switch ...45 4.7 Logging Out of the Web Configurator 45 Chapter 5 Initial Setup Example...47 5.1 Overview ......Switch Management IP Address 49 Chapter 6 System ...51 6.1 Overview ...51 6.2 What You Can Do ...51 6.3 Information ...52 6.4 Time Setting ...53 6.5 IP Setting Screen ...53 6.6 User Account ...54 6.7 Port Setting ...55 Part III: Configuration 57 Chapter 7 Link Aggregation ...59 7.1 Overview ...59 7.2 What You Can Do ...59 12 GS1500-24P...
...Login ...39 4.3 The Status Screen ...40 4.3.1 Change Your Password 44 4.4 Saving Your Configuration 44 4.5 Switch Lockout ...44 4.6 Resetting the Switch ...45 4.7 Logging Out of the Web Configurator 45 Chapter 5 Initial Setup Example...47 5.1 Overview ......Switch Management IP Address 49 Chapter 6 System ...51 6.1 Overview ...51 6.2 What You Can Do ...51 6.3 Information ...52 6.4 Time Setting ...53 6.5 IP Setting Screen ...53 6.6 User Account ...54 6.7 Port Setting ...55 Part III: Configuration 57 Chapter 7 Link Aggregation ...59 7.1 Overview ...59 7.2 What You Can Do ...59 12 GS1500-24P...
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... ...149 22.4 Reset ...151 22.5 Reboot ...151 Part VI: Troubleshooting & Product Specifications 155 Chapter 23 Troubleshooting...157 23.1 Power, Hardware Connections, and LEDs 157 23.2 Switch Access and Login 158 Chapter 24 Product Specifications ...161 Part VII: Appendices and Index 167 Appendix A Changing a Fuse 169 16 GS1500-24P User's Guide
... ...149 22.4 Reset ...151 22.5 Reboot ...151 Part VI: Troubleshooting & Product Specifications 155 Chapter 23 Troubleshooting...157 23.1 Power, Hardware Connections, and LEDs 157 23.2 Switch Access and Login 158 Chapter 24 Product Specifications ...161 Part VII: Appendices and Index 167 Appendix A Changing a Fuse 169 16 GS1500-24P User's Guide
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PART I Introduction and Hardware Getting to Know Your Switch (21) Hardware Installation and Connection (27) Hardware Panels (31) 19
PART I Introduction and Hardware Getting to Know Your Switch (21) Hardware Installation and Connection (27) Hardware Panels (31) 19
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... 24 on page 161 for a group of software features available on the Switch. The Switch can be used standalone for a full list of heavy traffic users. GS1500-24P User's Guide 21 With its built-in web configurator, managing and configuring the Switch is an ideal solution for small networks where rapid growth can also be...
... 24 on page 161 for a group of software features available on the Switch. The Switch can be used standalone for a full list of heavy traffic users. GS1500-24P User's Guide 21 With its built-in web configurator, managing and configuring the Switch is an ideal solution for small networks where rapid growth can also be...
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... the network, simply add more networking devices such as switches, routers, computers, print servers etc. Figure 2 Bridging Application 22 GS1500-24P User's Guide All users that need high bandwidth can share high-speed applications on the Switch. Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your Switch In this example, the Switch connects different company departments (RD and Sales) to...
... the network, simply add more networking devices such as switches, routers, computers, print servers etc. Figure 2 Bridging Application 22 GS1500-24P User's Guide All users that need high bandwidth can share high-speed applications on the Switch. Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your Switch In this example, the Switch connects different company departments (RD and Sales) to...
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... unless such traffic first goes through reduced broadcast traffic. Switching to higher-speed LANs such as all existing Ethernet cables and adapter cards, restructuring your network and complex maintenance. GS1500-24P User's Guide 23 VLAN groups can freely communicate with each... other. Figure 3 High Performance Switched Workgroup Application 1.1.4 IEEE 802.1Q VLAN Application Examples A VLAN (Virtual Local ...
... unless such traffic first goes through reduced broadcast traffic. Switching to higher-speed LANs such as all existing Ethernet cables and adapter cards, restructuring your network and complex maintenance. GS1500-24P User's Guide 23 VLAN groups can freely communicate with each... other. Figure 3 High Performance Switched Workgroup Application 1.1.4 IEEE 802.1Q VLAN Application Examples A VLAN (Virtual Local ...
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... is recommended for firmware upgrades and configuration backup/restore. The Switch can be part of the following figure only ports that need access to the server need to be monitored by all ports in a safe place. 24 GS1500-24P User's Guide Use TFTP for everyday management of characters, such... as numbers and letters. • Write down the password and put it in the same VLAN as the server. Use a password that consists of different types of the Switch using a (supported) web ...
... is recommended for firmware upgrades and configuration backup/restore. The Switch can be part of the following figure only ports that need access to the server need to be monitored by all ports in a safe place. 24 GS1500-24P User's Guide Use TFTP for everyday management of characters, such... as numbers and letters. • Write down the password and put it in the same VLAN as the server. Use a password that consists of different types of the Switch using a (supported) web ...
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If you backed up the configuration (and make sure you will have to totally re-configure the Switch. GS1500-24P User's Guide 25 If you forget your last configuration. You could simply restore your password, you know how to restore it). Restoring an earlier working configuration may be useful if the device becomes unstable or even crashes. Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your Switch • Back up an earlier configuration file, you would not have to reset the Switch to its factory default settings.
If you backed up the configuration (and make sure you will have to totally re-configure the Switch. GS1500-24P User's Guide 25 If you forget your last configuration. You could simply restore your password, you know how to restore it). Restoring an earlier working configuration may be useful if the device becomes unstable or even crashes. Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your Switch • Back up an earlier configuration file, you would not have to reset the Switch to its factory default settings.
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... desktop installation and the brackets in a wiring closet with other equipment. GS1500-24P User's Guide 27 Make sure there is a power outlet nearby. 3 Make sure there is clean and dry. 2 Set the Switch on an EIA standard size, 19-inch rack or in a rack-...mounted installation. This is especially important for enclosed rack installations. 2.2 Desktop Installation Procedure 1 Make sure the Switch is enough clearance around the Switch to mount your Switch on a standard EIA rack. CHAPTER 2 Hardware Installation and Connection 2.1 Installation Scenarios This chapter shows you how...
... desktop installation and the brackets in a wiring closet with other equipment. GS1500-24P User's Guide 27 Make sure there is a power outlet nearby. 3 Make sure there is clean and dry. 2 Set the Switch on an EIA standard size, 19-inch rack or in a rack-...mounted installation. This is especially important for enclosed rack installations. 2.2 Desktop Installation Procedure 1 Make sure the Switch is enough clearance around the Switch to mount your Switch on a standard EIA rack. CHAPTER 2 Hardware Installation and Connection 2.1 Installation Scenarios This chapter shows you how...
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...screwdriver, install the M3 flat head screws through the mounting bracket holes into the Switch. 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to use the proper screws may now mount the Switch on the other side of the Switch does not make the rack unstable or topheavy. Take all the equipment it contains.... of the Switch. 4 You may damage the unit. 2.3.1.1 Precautions • Make sure the rack will safely support the combined weight of all necessary precautions to anchor the rack securely before installing the unit. 2.3.2 Attaching the Mounting Brackets to the next section. 28 GS1500-24P User's Guide...
...screwdriver, install the M3 flat head screws through the mounting bracket holes into the Switch. 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to use the proper screws may now mount the Switch on the other side of the Switch does not make the rack unstable or topheavy. Take all the equipment it contains.... of the Switch. 4 You may damage the unit. 2.3.1.1 Precautions • Make sure the rack will safely support the combined weight of all necessary precautions to anchor the rack securely before installing the unit. 2.3.2 Attaching the Mounting Brackets to the next section. 28 GS1500-24P User's Guide...
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Chapter 2 Hardware Installation and Connection 2.3.3 Mounting the Switch on a Rack 1 Position a mounting bracket (that is already attached to attach the second mounting bracket on the side of the rack. GS1500-24P User's Guide 29 Figure 6 Mounting the Switch on a Rack 2 Using a #2 Philips screwdriver, install the M5 flat head screws through the mounting bracket holes into the rack. 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to the Switch) on one side of the rack, lining up the two screw holes on the bracket with the screw holes on the other side of the rack.
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation and Connection 2.3.3 Mounting the Switch on a Rack 1 Position a mounting bracket (that is already attached to attach the second mounting bracket on the side of the rack. GS1500-24P User's Guide 29 Figure 6 Mounting the Switch on a Rack 2 Using a #2 Philips screwdriver, install the M5 flat head screws through the mounting bracket holes into the rack. 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to the Switch) on one side of the rack, lining up the two screw holes on the bracket with the screw holes on the other side of the rack.
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Figure 7 Front Panel LEDs Ethernet Ports Dual Personality Interfaces The following figure shows the front panel of the Switch and shows you how to a computer, a hub, an Ethernet switch or router. GS1500-24P User's Guide 31 Table 1 Front Panel Connections LABEL DESCRIPTION 24 10/100/ 1000 RJ-45 Ethernet Ports Connect these ports to make the hardware connections. 3.2 Front Panel The following table describes the port labels on the front panel. CHAPTER 3 Hardware Panels 3.1 Overview This chapter describes the front panel and rear panel of the Switch.
Figure 7 Front Panel LEDs Ethernet Ports Dual Personality Interfaces The following figure shows the front panel of the Switch and shows you how to a computer, a hub, an Ethernet switch or router. GS1500-24P User's Guide 31 Table 1 Front Panel Connections LABEL DESCRIPTION 24 10/100/ 1000 RJ-45 Ethernet Ports Connect these ports to make the hardware connections. 3.2 Front Panel The following table describes the port labels on the front panel. CHAPTER 3 Hardware Panels 3.1 Overview This chapter describes the front panel and rear panel of the Switch.
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...auto-crossover Ethernet ports. This means that the settings of the connected device. When auto-negotiation is turned off this feature, the Switch determines the connection speed by detecting the signal on the cable and using 1000BASE-T compatible Category 5/5e/6 copper cables. • Four... make sure that if a mini-GBIC slot and the corresponding GbE port are : • Speed: Auto • Duplex: Auto 32 GS1500-24P User's Guide Chapter 3 Hardware Panels Table 1 Front Panel Connections (continued) LABEL DESCRIPTION Four Dual Personality Interfaces Each interface has one 1000BASE-T...
...auto-crossover Ethernet ports. This means that the settings of the connected device. When auto-negotiation is turned off this feature, the Switch determines the connection speed by detecting the signal on the cable and using 1000BASE-T compatible Category 5/5e/6 copper cables. • Four... make sure that if a mini-GBIC slot and the corresponding GbE port are : • Speed: Auto • Duplex: Auto 32 GS1500-24P User's Guide Chapter 3 Hardware Panels Table 1 Front Panel Connections (continued) LABEL DESCRIPTION Four Dual Personality Interfaces Each interface has one 1000BASE-T...
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... use either a straight-through Ethernet cable or crossover Ethernet cable for details. The Switch does not come with the Small Form-factor Pluggable (SFP) Transceiver MultiSource Agreement (MSA). GS1500-24P User's Guide 33 You can change transceivers while the Switch is auto-MDIX ports (Media Dependent Interface Crossover), so you may use transceivers that...
... use either a straight-through Ethernet cable or crossover Ethernet cable for details. The Switch does not come with the Small Form-factor Pluggable (SFP) Transceiver MultiSource Agreement (MSA). GS1500-24P User's Guide 33 You can change transceivers while the Switch is auto-MDIX ports (Media Dependent Interface Crossover), so you may use transceivers that...