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...questions or suggestions to help you ! Related Documentation • Quick Start Guide The Quick Start Guide is designed to : techwriters@zyxel.com.tw Thank you get your network and configuring for Internet access. • Web Configurator Online Help The embedded Web Help ...configure the Switch. • Support Disc Refer to the included CD for people who want to configure the Switch. MGS-3712/MGS-3712F User's Guide 3 The Technical Writing Team, ZyXEL Communications Corp., 6 Innovation Road II, Science-Based Industrial Park, Hsinchu, 30099, Taiwan. About This User's Guide ...
...questions or suggestions to help you ! Related Documentation • Quick Start Guide The Quick Start Guide is designed to : techwriters@zyxel.com.tw Thank you get your network and configuring for Internet access. • Web Configurator Online Help The embedded Web Help ...configure the Switch. • Support Disc Refer to the included CD for people who want to configure the Switch. MGS-3712/MGS-3712F User's Guide 3 The Technical Writing Team, ZyXEL Communications Corp., 6 Innovation Road II, Science-Based Industrial Park, Hsinchu, 30099, Taiwan. About This User's Guide ...
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...previously asked questions about your experiences as well. Customer Support Should problems arise that you took to solve it. 4 MGS-3712/MGS-3712F User's Guide See http://www.zyxel.com/web/contact_us.php for the latest product updates and documentation from others who use your product. • Knowledge ... Product model and serial number. • Warranty Information. • Date that cannot be here. Brief description of answers to use ZyXEL products and share your product, the answer may be solved by the methods listed above, you bought the device. Please have a specific question...
...previously asked questions about your experiences as well. Customer Support Should problems arise that you took to solve it. 4 MGS-3712/MGS-3712F User's Guide See http://www.zyxel.com/web/contact_us.php for the latest product updates and documentation from others who use your product. • Knowledge ... Product model and serial number. • Warranty Information. • Date that cannot be here. Brief description of answers to use ZyXEL products and share your product, the answer may be solved by the methods listed above, you bought the device. Please have a specific question...
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... name denotes a mouse click. Note: Notes tell you other important information (for example, other words". Syntax Conventions • The MGS-3712 and MGS-3712F models may denote the "metric" value or the "scientific" value. MGS-3712/MGS-3712F User's Guide 5 Document Conventions Document Conventions Warnings and Notes These are how warnings and notes are all in this User...
... name denotes a mouse click. Note: Notes tell you other important information (for example, other words". Syntax Conventions • The MGS-3712 and MGS-3712F models may denote the "metric" value or the "scientific" value. MGS-3712/MGS-3712F User's Guide 5 Document Conventions Document Conventions Warnings and Notes These are how warnings and notes are all in this User...
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The Switch Computer Notebook computer Server DSLAM Firewall Telephone Router 6 MGS-3712/MGS-3712F 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.
The Switch Computer Notebook computer Server DSLAM Firewall Telephone Router 6 MGS-3712/MGS-3712F 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.
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... device or unit. Contact your device. • The length of fuse. • Make sure to connect the cables to repair the power adaptor or cord. MGS-3712/MGS-3712F User's Guide 7 WEEE stands for example, 110V AC in North America or 230V AC in a wet basement or near a swimming pool. • Do NOT expose...
... device or unit. Contact your device. • The length of fuse. • Make sure to connect the cables to repair the power adaptor or cord. MGS-3712/MGS-3712F User's Guide 7 WEEE stands for example, 110V AC in North America or 230V AC in a wet basement or near a swimming pool. • Do NOT expose...
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... ...197 Multicast ...205 AAA ...221 IP Source Guard ...235 Loop Guard ...261 VLAN Mapping ...265 Layer 2 Protocol Tunneling ...269 IP Application ...273 Static Route ...275 MGS-3712/MGS-3712F User's Guide 9
... ...197 Multicast ...205 AAA ...221 IP Source Guard ...235 Loop Guard ...261 VLAN Mapping ...265 Layer 2 Protocol Tunneling ...269 IP Application ...273 Static Route ...275 MGS-3712/MGS-3712F User's Guide 9
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Contents Overview Differentiated Services ...279 DHCP ...287 Management ...295 Maintenance ...297 Access Control ...305 Diagnostic ...329 Syslog ...331 Cluster Management ...335 MAC Table ...343 ARP Table ...347 Configure Clone ...349 Troubleshooting & Product Specifications 351 Troubleshooting ...353 Product Specifications ...357 Appendices and Index ...365 10 MGS-3712/MGS-3712F User's Guide
Contents Overview Differentiated Services ...279 DHCP ...287 Management ...295 Maintenance ...297 Access Control ...305 Diagnostic ...329 Syslog ...331 Cluster Management ...335 MAC Table ...343 ARP Table ...347 Configure Clone ...349 Troubleshooting & Product Specifications 351 Troubleshooting ...353 Product Specifications ...357 Appendices and Index ...365 10 MGS-3712/MGS-3712F User's Guide
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... Switch on a Rack 32 Chapter 3 Hardware Overview...33 3.1 Front Panel ...33 3.1.1 Console Port ...35 3.1.2 Gigabit Ethernet Ports 35 3.1.3 Mini-GBIC Slots ...36 3.1.4 Management Port ...38 MGS-3712/MGS-3712F User's Guide 11
... Switch on a Rack 32 Chapter 3 Hardware Overview...33 3.1 Front Panel ...33 3.1.1 Console Port ...35 3.1.2 Gigabit Ethernet Ports 35 3.1.3 Mini-GBIC Slots ...36 3.1.4 Management Port ...38 MGS-3712/MGS-3712F User's Guide 11
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... ...67 6.1.2 Setting Port VID ...68 6.2 Configuring Switch Management IP Address 70 Chapter 7 System Status and Port Statistics 73 7.1 Overview ...73 7.2 Port Status Summary ...73 12 MGS-3712/MGS-3712F User's Guide
... ...67 6.1.2 Setting Port VID ...68 6.2 Configuring Switch Management IP Address 70 Chapter 7 System Status and Port Statistics 73 7.1 Overview ...73 7.2 Port Status Summary ...73 12 MGS-3712/MGS-3712F User's Guide
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... VLAN Setup 111 9.11.1 Configure a Port-based VLAN 112 Chapter 10 Static MAC Forward Setup 115 10.1 Overview ...115 10.2 Configuring Static MAC Forwarding 115 MGS-3712/MGS-3712F User's Guide 13
... VLAN Setup 111 9.11.1 Configure a Port-based VLAN 112 Chapter 10 Static MAC Forward Setup 115 10.1 Overview ...115 10.2 Configuring Static MAC Forwarding 115 MGS-3712/MGS-3712F User's Guide 13
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....1 Broadcast Storm Control Setup 151 Chapter 16 Mirroring ...153 16.1 Port Mirroring Setup ...153 Chapter 17 Link Aggregation ...155 17.1 Link Aggregation Overview 155 14 MGS-3712/MGS-3712F User's Guide
....1 Broadcast Storm Control Setup 151 Chapter 16 Mirroring ...153 16.1 Port Mirroring Setup ...153 Chapter 17 Link Aggregation ...155 17.1 Link Aggregation Overview 155 14 MGS-3712/MGS-3712F User's Guide
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... 189 21.4 Policy Example ...191 Chapter 22 Queuing Method...193 22.1 Queuing Method Overview 193 22.1.1 Strictly Priority Queuing 193 22.1.2 Weighted Fair Queuing 193 MGS-3712/MGS-3712F User's Guide 15
... 189 21.4 Policy Example ...191 Chapter 22 Queuing Method...193 22.1 Queuing Method Overview 193 22.1.1 Strictly Priority Queuing 193 22.1.2 Weighted Fair Queuing 193 MGS-3712/MGS-3712F User's Guide 15
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... 222 25.2 AAA Screens ...222 25.2.1 RADIUS Server Setup 223 25.2.2 TACACS+ Server Setup 225 25.2.3 AAA Setup ...227 25.2.4 Vendor Specific Attribute 230 16 MGS-3712/MGS-3712F User's Guide
... 222 25.2 AAA Screens ...222 25.2.1 RADIUS Server Setup 223 25.2.2 TACACS+ Server Setup 225 25.2.3 AAA Setup ...227 25.2.4 Vendor Specific Attribute 230 16 MGS-3712/MGS-3712F User's Guide
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... Tunneling 269 29.1 Layer 2 Protocol Tunneling Overview 269 29.1.1 Layer 2 Protocol Tunneling Mode 270 29.2 Configuring Layer 2 Protocol Tunneling 271 Part IV: IP Application 273 MGS-3712/MGS-3712F User's Guide 17
... Tunneling 269 29.1 Layer 2 Protocol Tunneling Overview 269 29.1.1 Layer 2 Protocol Tunneling Mode 270 29.2 Configuring Layer 2 Protocol Tunneling 271 Part IV: IP Application 273 MGS-3712/MGS-3712F User's Guide 17
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... Screen 297 33.2 Load Factory Default ...298 33.3 Save Configuration ...298 33.4 Reboot System ...299 33.5 Firmware Upgrade ...299 33.6 Restore a Configuration File 300 18 MGS-3712/MGS-3712F User's Guide
... Screen 297 33.2 Load Factory Default ...298 33.3 Save Configuration ...298 33.4 Reboot System ...299 33.5 Firmware Upgrade ...299 33.6 Restore a Configuration File 300 18 MGS-3712/MGS-3712F User's Guide
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... ...331 36.1 Syslog Overview ...331 36.2 Syslog Setup ...332 36.3 Syslog Server Setup ...333 Chapter 37 Cluster Management...335 37.1 Cluster Management Status Overview 335 MGS-3712/MGS-3712F User's Guide 19
... ...331 36.1 Syslog Overview ...331 36.2 Syslog Setup ...332 36.3 Syslog Server Setup ...333 Chapter 37 Cluster Management...335 37.1 Cluster Management Status Overview 335 MGS-3712/MGS-3712F User's Guide 19
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....3 Switch Configuration ...356 Chapter 42 Product Specifications ...357 Part VII: Appendices and Index 365 Appendix A Common Services 367 Appendix B Legal Information 371 Index...375 20 MGS-3712/MGS-3712F User's Guide
....3 Switch Configuration ...356 Chapter 42 Product Specifications ...357 Part VII: Appendices and Index 365 Appendix A Common Services 367 Appendix B Legal Information 371 Index...375 20 MGS-3712/MGS-3712F User's Guide
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...mini-GBIC slot and one 100/1000 Mbps RJ-45 port, with either port or slot active at a time. MGS-3712/MGS-3712F User's Guide 23 In addition, the MGS-3712F has 8 mini-GBIC slots. With its built-in web configurator, managing and configuring the Switch is an ideal solution...be expected in various network environments. This section shows a few examples of the Switch. 1.1 Introduction The MGS-3712 and MGS-3712F are layer 2 stand-alone Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) switches. In addition, the MGS-3712 has 8 100/1000 Mbps RJ45 ports. CHAPTER 1 Getting to the Switch. In addition, the Switch can...
...mini-GBIC slot and one 100/1000 Mbps RJ-45 port, with either port or slot active at a time. MGS-3712/MGS-3712F User's Guide 23 In addition, the MGS-3712F has 8 mini-GBIC slots. With its built-in web configurator, managing and configuring the Switch is an ideal solution...be expected in various network environments. This section shows a few examples of the Switch. 1.1 Introduction The MGS-3712 and MGS-3712F are layer 2 stand-alone Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) switches. In addition, the MGS-3712 has 8 100/1000 Mbps RJ45 ports. CHAPTER 1 Getting to the Switch. In addition, the Switch can...
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... to the corporate backbone. To expand the network, simply add more networking devices such as switches, routers, computers, print servers etc. Figure 2 Bridging Application 24 MGS-3712/MGS-3712F User's Guide Moreover, the Switch eases supervision and maintenance by using a Gigabit Ethernet/mini-GBIC port on the server. Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your Switch...
... to the corporate backbone. To expand the network, simply add more networking devices such as switches, routers, computers, print servers etc. Figure 2 Bridging Application 24 MGS-3712/MGS-3712F User's Guide Moreover, the Switch eases supervision and maintenance by using a Gigabit Ethernet/mini-GBIC port on the server. Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your Switch...
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... being able to Chapter 9 on page 95. 1.1.4.1 Tag-based VLAN Example Ports in the same group(s) unless such traffic first goes through reduced broadcast traffic. MGS-3712/MGS-3712F User's Guide 25 Stations on VLANs, refer to use trunking to or hear from stations that need high bandwidth.
... being able to Chapter 9 on page 95. 1.1.4.1 Tag-based VLAN Example Ports in the same group(s) unless such traffic first goes through reduced broadcast traffic. MGS-3712/MGS-3712F User's Guide 25 Stations on VLANs, refer to use trunking to or hear from stations that need high bandwidth.