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...; Quick Start Guide The Quick Start Guide is designed to configure the Switch using this manual, you should have at least a basic knowledge of TCP/IP networking concepts and topology. See http://www.zyxel.com/ GS-1524/GS-1548 User's Guide 3 Send all User Guide-related comments, questions or suggestions for improvement to the following address, or use the web configurator to configure the Switch. • Supporting Disc Refer to the included CD for support documents. • ZyXEL Web...
...; Quick Start Guide The Quick Start Guide is designed to configure the Switch using this manual, you should have at least a basic knowledge of TCP/IP networking concepts and topology. See http://www.zyxel.com/ GS-1524/GS-1548 User's Guide 3 Send all User Guide-related comments, questions or suggestions for improvement to the following address, or use the web configurator to configure the Switch. • Supporting Disc Refer to the included CD for support documents. • ZyXEL Web...
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... it properly. This product is a remote risk of it might cause electrocution. • If the power adaptor or cord is a remote risk of electric shock from the power outlet. • Do NOT attempt to dangerous high voltage points or other risks. ONLY qualified service personnel should service or disassemble this device during a thunderstorm. GS-1524/GS-1548 User's Guide 7 Opening or removing covers can walk on...
... it properly. This product is a remote risk of it might cause electrocution. • If the power adaptor or cord is a remote risk of electric shock from the power outlet. • Do NOT attempt to dangerous high voltage points or other risks. ONLY qualified service personnel should service or disassemble this device during a thunderstorm. GS-1524/GS-1548 User's Guide 7 Opening or removing covers can walk on...
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...The Navigation Panel 37 4.3.3 Change Your Password 39 4.4 Saving Your Configuration 39 4.5 Switch Lockout ...40 4.6 Resetting the Switch ...40 4.7 Logging Out of the Web Configurator 41 4.8 Help ...41 Chapter 5 System ...43 5.1 System Screen ...43 5.1.1 Configure IP Address 44 5.1.2 Layer 2 (L2) Table Aging 45 5.1.3 Backup Settings ...45 5.1.4 Restore Settings ...46 5.2 System: Change Password 47 5.3 Firmware Upgrade ...47 5.3.1 System: Restart/Reset 48 Chapter 6 Port Settings...49 6.1 Port Status ...49 6.2 Port Configuration ...50 Chapter 7 System and Port Statistics...53 7.1 Overview...
...The Navigation Panel 37 4.3.3 Change Your Password 39 4.4 Saving Your Configuration 39 4.5 Switch Lockout ...40 4.6 Resetting the Switch ...40 4.7 Logging Out of the Web Configurator 41 4.8 Help ...41 Chapter 5 System ...43 5.1 System Screen ...43 5.1.1 Configure IP Address 44 5.1.2 Layer 2 (L2) Table Aging 45 5.1.3 Backup Settings ...45 5.1.4 Restore Settings ...46 5.2 System: Change Password 47 5.3 Firmware Upgrade ...47 5.3.1 System: Restart/Reset 48 Chapter 6 Port Settings...49 6.1 Port Status ...49 6.2 Port Configuration ...50 Chapter 7 System and Port Statistics...53 7.1 Overview...
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... future. GS-1524/GS-1548 User's Guide 19 The Switch can connect computers and servers directly to the Switch's port or connect other switches to Know Your Switch This chapter introduces the main features and applications of the Switch. 1.1 Introduction Your Switch is an intelligent layer 2 switch with either interface active at one mini-GBIC slot, with 1000BASE-T RJ-45 ports and miniGBIC slots for a group of heavy traffic users.
... future. GS-1524/GS-1548 User's Guide 19 The Switch can connect computers and servers directly to the Switch's port or connect other switches to Know Your Switch This chapter introduces the main features and applications of the Switch. 1.1 Introduction Your Switch is an intelligent layer 2 switch with either interface active at one mini-GBIC slot, with 1000BASE-T RJ-45 ports and miniGBIC slots for a group of heavy traffic users.
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... other. GS-1524/GS-1548 User's Guide 21 VLAN groups can provide the same bandwidth as ATM at any time by adding, moving or changing ports without any recabling. The Switch can be modified at much lower cost while still being able to use trunking to connect these two networks. Stations on page 57. 1.1.4.1 Tag-based VLAN Example Ports in the same group(s) unless such traffic first...
... other. GS-1524/GS-1548 User's Guide 21 VLAN groups can provide the same bandwidth as ATM at any time by adding, moving or changing ports without any recabling. The Switch can be modified at much lower cost while still being able to use trunking to connect these two networks. Stations on page 57. 1.1.4.1 Tag-based VLAN Example Ports in the same group(s) unless such traffic first...
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... bottom of the Switch. Figure 5 Attaching Rubber Feet GS-1524/GS-1548 User's Guide 23 CHAPTER 2 Hardware Installation and Connection This chapter shows you how to install and connect the Switch. 2.1 Freestanding Installation 1 Make sure the Switch is enough clearance around the Switch to allow air circulation and the attachment of cables and the power cord. 4 Remove the adhesive backing from shock or vibration and ensure space between devices when stacking.
... bottom of the Switch. Figure 5 Attaching Rubber Feet GS-1524/GS-1548 User's Guide 23 CHAPTER 2 Hardware Installation and Connection This chapter shows you how to install and connect the Switch. 2.1 Freestanding Installation 1 Make sure the Switch is enough clearance around the Switch to allow air circulation and the attachment of cables and the power cord. 4 Remove the adhesive backing from shock or vibration and ensure space between devices when stacking.
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Figure 17 Web Configurator Home Screen (System) A B D C 36 GS-1524/GS-1548 User's Guide Figure 16 Web Configurator: Login 4 Click Login to view the first web configurator screen. 4.3 The Status Screen The System screen is 1234. The following figure shows the navigating components of the web configurator screen. The default username is admin and the associated default password is the first screen that displays when you access the web configurator. Chapter 4 The Web Configurator 3 The login screen appears.
Figure 17 Web Configurator Home Screen (System) A B D C 36 GS-1524/GS-1548 User's Guide Figure 16 Web Configurator: Login 4 Click Login to view the first web configurator screen. 4.3 The Status Screen The System screen is 1234. The following figure shows the navigating components of the web configurator screen. The default username is admin and the associated default password is the first screen that displays when you access the web configurator. Chapter 4 The Web Configurator 3 The login screen appears.
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... Mbps connection. Use the Help link to find out more information about the fields in this screen. GS-1524/GS-1548 User's Guide 37 Figure 18 LED Panel The following table describes the labels in the screen you configure the Switch's features. This LED is green if the corresponding port is transmitting in the web configurator updates automatically every 5 seconds. This LED is orange if the port has been disabled...
... Mbps connection. Use the Help link to find out more information about the fields in this screen. GS-1524/GS-1548 User's Guide 37 Figure 18 LED Panel The following table describes the labels in the screen you configure the Switch's features. This LED is green if the corresponding port is transmitting in the web configurator updates automatically every 5 seconds. This LED is orange if the port has been disabled...
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... limits and storm control limits for individual ports on the Switch. VLAN Use these screens to configure settings that you can also use this screen to add, delete or look up MAC addresses in the navigation panel. Storm Control Use this screen to configure logs which events the Switch should log. Manageme Use this screen to configure which are cleared when the Switch is rebooted. 38 GS-1524/GS-1548 User's Guide Cable Diagnostic Use this screen to...
... limits and storm control limits for individual ports on the Switch. VLAN Use these screens to configure settings that you can also use this screen to add, delete or look up MAC addresses in the navigation panel. Storm Control Use this screen to configure logs which events the Switch should log. Manageme Use this screen to configure which are cleared when the Switch is rebooted. 38 GS-1524/GS-1548 User's Guide Cable Diagnostic Use this screen to...
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... the settings in for the first time, it is rebooted. Engine ID Use this screen to enter and view MAC address to non-volatile memory. GS-1524/GS-1548 User's Guide 39 RMON-Lite Use this screen to configure settings that define when notifications are saved to IP address mappings. Trap Station Use this screen to display the next screen. Click System, Password to configure Remote Network Monitoring Management Information Base (RMON MIB) settings.
... the settings in for the first time, it is rebooted. Engine ID Use this screen to enter and view MAC address to non-volatile memory. GS-1524/GS-1548 User's Guide 39 RMON-Lite Use this screen to configure settings that define when notifications are saved to IP address mappings. Trap Station Use this screen to display the next screen. Click System, Password to configure Remote Network Monitoring Management Information Base (RMON MIB) settings.
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... Port Status screen to connect. Table 9 Port Configuration LABEL DESCRIPTION Port This is turned off this screen. When the Switch's auto-negotiation is the port index number. Admin Select Enable to activate the port or Disable to configure the port settings manually. If the peer port does not support autonegotiation or turns off , a port uses the pre-configured speed and duplex mode when making a connection, thus requiring you to make sure that the tag defines. 6.2 Port Configuration Use this screen to configure individual port settings...
... Port Status screen to connect. Table 9 Port Configuration LABEL DESCRIPTION Port This is turned off this screen. When the Switch's auto-negotiation is the port index number. Admin Select Enable to activate the port or Disable to configure the port settings manually. If the peer port does not support autonegotiation or turns off , a port uses the pre-configured speed and duplex mode when making a connection, thus requiring you to make sure that the tag defines. 6.2 Port Configuration Use this screen to configure individual port settings...
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... want to ) in order that you can examine the traffic from the mirrored port without interference. Table 16 Mirror Setting LABEL DESCRIPTION Mode Select Enabled to turn it off. GS-1524/GS-1548 User's Guide 65 CHAPTER 10 Mirroring This chapter discusses port mirroring. 10.1 Port Mirroring Settings Port mirroring allows you to copy traffic flow to a monitor port (the port you copy the traffic to monitor the ingress (incoming...
... want to ) in order that you can examine the traffic from the mirrored port without interference. Table 16 Mirror Setting LABEL DESCRIPTION Mode Select Enabled to turn it off. GS-1524/GS-1548 User's Guide 65 CHAPTER 10 Mirroring This chapter discusses port mirroring. 10.1 Port Mirroring Settings Port mirroring allows you to copy traffic flow to a monitor port (the port you copy the traffic to monitor the ingress (incoming...
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... not have reviewed the changes you want to make and you want to save them to the Switch's memory. 11.4.2 DSCP Based QoS The Switch allows you to 64 service levels. 72 GS-1524/GS-1548 User's Guide Port, Priority Apply Change Settings Note: The changes are marked with DiffServ Code Points (DSCPs) indicating the level of where the traffic is going. Table 18 Port Based QoS LABEL DESCRIPTION Mode Select Port Based QoS to specify...
... not have reviewed the changes you want to make and you want to save them to the Switch's memory. 11.4.2 DSCP Based QoS The Switch allows you to 64 service levels. 72 GS-1524/GS-1548 User's Guide Port, Priority Apply Change Settings Note: The changes are marked with DiffServ Code Points (DSCPs) indicating the level of where the traffic is going. Table 18 Port Based QoS LABEL DESCRIPTION Mode Select Port Based QoS to specify...
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... are based on a page number to browse through the log pages. GS-1524/GS-1548 User's Guide 101 The Switch resets its internal clock when it is restarted. Time This field specifies the time when the Switch recorded the log event. Goto page Click Next, Previous or click on software and hardware features of the Switch. Chapter 17 Event Logging Table 35 Logs: RAM/Flash (continued) LABEL DESCRIPTION Category...
... are based on a page number to browse through the log pages. GS-1524/GS-1548 User's Guide 101 The Switch resets its internal clock when it is restarted. Time This field specifies the time when the Switch recorded the log event. Goto page Click Next, Previous or click on software and hardware features of the Switch. Chapter 17 Event Logging Table 35 Logs: RAM/Flash (continued) LABEL DESCRIPTION Category...
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...criteria. RAM/Flash screen displays the results of the Switch. to perform the search and view the results in the web configurator. • Warning - Figure 58 Logs: Search Results GS-1524/GS-1548 User's Guide 103 to ...log events you set up and the category SYSTEM records events which will continue to search regular system events, such as events which deal with the Auto Denial of Service features you want to search non critical errors on software and hardware features of the Switch's function. to search system failures, such as configuration changes or logins...
...criteria. RAM/Flash screen displays the results of the Switch. to perform the search and view the results in the web configurator. • Warning - Figure 58 Logs: Search Results GS-1524/GS-1548 User's Guide 103 to ...log events you set up and the category SYSTEM records events which will continue to search regular system events, such as events which deal with the Auto Denial of Service features you want to search non critical errors on software and hardware features of the Switch's function. to search system failures, such as configuration changes or logins...
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... severity levels are based on software and hardware features of the Switch. The index number increments by one for the log entry. 104 GS-1524/GS-1548 User's Guide Chapter 17 Event Logging The following table describes the labels in this screen. For example the category AUTODOS records events which deal with the Auto Denial of Service features you set up and the category...
... severity levels are based on software and hardware features of the Switch. The index number increments by one for the log entry. 104 GS-1524/GS-1548 User's Guide Chapter 17 Event Logging The following table describes the labels in this screen. For example the category AUTODOS records events which deal with the Auto Denial of Service features you set up and the category...
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... step.) 142 GS-1524/GS-1548 User's Guide See Section 3.4 on page 31. See Section 3.4 on page 31. I forgot the username and/or password. 1 The default username is admin and the default password is 1234. 2 If this does not work , you have to reset the device to its factory defaults. Chapter 21 Troubleshooting 5 If the problem continues, contact the vendor. 21.2 Switch Access and Login I forgot the IP address for the Switch. 2 Check the hardware connections, and make sure the LEDs...
... step.) 142 GS-1524/GS-1548 User's Guide See Section 3.4 on page 31. See Section 3.4 on page 31. I forgot the username and/or password. 1 The default username is admin and the default password is 1234. 2 If this does not work , you have to reset the device to its factory defaults. Chapter 21 Troubleshooting 5 If the problem continues, contact the vendor. 21.2 Switch Access and Login I forgot the IP address for the Switch. 2 Check the hardware connections, and make sure the LEDs...
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... Suggestions Try to access the Switch with the default IP address. These fields are casesensitive, so make sure [Caps Lock] is 1234. Refer to the Switch. 1 Make sure you have enabled logins for details. 3 Disconnect and re-connect the cord to the Switch. 4 If this does not work, you have to reset the device to use the web configurator you have entered the user name and password correctly. GS-1524/GS-1548 User's Guide 143
... Suggestions Try to access the Switch with the default IP address. These fields are casesensitive, so make sure [Caps Lock] is 1234. Refer to the Switch. 1 Make sure you have enabled logins for details. 3 Disconnect and re-connect the cord to the Switch. 4 If this does not work, you have to reset the device to use the web configurator you have entered the user name and password correctly. GS-1524/GS-1548 User's Guide 143
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... set limits for end users. Make a copy of features on the Switch. Devices on a logical network belong to easily configure the rich range of the Switch's configuration and put it on the Switch. Link Aggregation Link aggregation (trunking) is the grouping of Service (DoS) attack detection and prevention feature helps protect you to filter incoming traffic based on the ports. Device Management Use the web configurator to one logical higher-capacity link. Firmware Upgrade Download new firmware...
... set limits for end users. Make a copy of features on the Switch. Devices on a logical network belong to easily configure the rich range of the Switch's configuration and put it on the Switch. Link Aggregation Link aggregation (trunking) is the grouping of Service (DoS) attack detection and prevention feature helps protect you to filter incoming traffic based on the ports. Device Management Use the web configurator to one logical higher-capacity link. Firmware Upgrade Download new firmware...
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... of Service (CoS) 72 configuration file backup 45 restore 46 configuration, saving 39 copyright 163 D DHCP Snooping 137 DiffServ DS field 72 DSCP 72 dimensions 147 disclaimer 163 distribution criterion, and trunking 63 DS (Differentiated Services) 72 DSCP (DiffServ Code Point) 72 duplex modes 28 dynamic ARP how it works 137 E egress mirror 65 Ethernet ports 28 default settings 28 external logs 97 F FCC interference statement 163 GS-1524/GS-1548 User's Guide...
... of Service (CoS) 72 configuration file backup 45 restore 46 configuration, saving 39 copyright 163 D DHCP Snooping 137 DiffServ DS field 72 DSCP 72 dimensions 147 disclaimer 163 distribution criterion, and trunking 63 DS (Differentiated Services) 72 DSCP (DiffServ Code Point) 72 duplex modes 28 dynamic ARP how it works 137 E egress mirror 65 Ethernet ports 28 default settings 28 external logs 97 F FCC interference statement 163 GS-1524/GS-1548 User's Guide...