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...Based Industrial Park, Hsinchu, 30099, Taiwan. This is available at www.zyxel.com. • Download Library Search for support documents. More help is a collection of answers to configure the Switch using the web configurator. GS1500-24P User's Guide 3 Related Documentation • Support Disc Refer to use...Tech Doc Overview to find out how to efficiently use your comments, questions or suggestions to: techwriters@zyxel.com.tw Thank you have a specific question about ZyXEL products. Documentation Feedback Send your product. • Knowledge Base If you ! Need More Help?
...Based Industrial Park, Hsinchu, 30099, Taiwan. This is available at www.zyxel.com. • Download Library Search for support documents. More help is a collection of answers to configure the Switch using the web configurator. GS1500-24P User's Guide 3 Related Documentation • Support Disc Refer to use...Tech Doc Overview to find out how to efficiently use your comments, questions or suggestions to: techwriters@zyxel.com.tw Thank you have a specific question about ZyXEL products. Documentation Feedback Send your product. • Knowledge Base If you ! Need More Help?
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..." or "1048576" and so on your device. Note: Notes tell you other important information (for example, other words". Syntax Conventions • The GS1500-24P may be referred to as the "Switch", the "device", the "system" or the "product" in this User's Guide. For example, Maintenance > Log > Log Setting means you or your keyboard...
..." or "1048576" and so on your device. Note: Notes tell you other important information (for example, other words". Syntax Conventions • The GS1500-24P may be referred to as the "Switch", the "device", the "system" or the "product" in this User's Guide. For example, Maintenance > Log > Log Setting means you or your keyboard...
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The Switch icon is not an exact representation of your device. Document Conventions Icons Used in Figures Figures in this User's Guide may use the following generic icons. Switch Computer Notebook computer Server DSLAM Firewall Telephone Switch Router 6 GS1500-24P User's Guide
The Switch icon is not an exact representation of your device. Document Conventions Icons Used in Figures Figures in this User's Guide may use the following generic icons. 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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... also has four GbE dual personality interfaces with each with either port or slot active at a time. GS1500-24P User's Guide 21 The Switch has twenty-four 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet ports each interface comprising one mini-GBIC slot and one 100/1000 Mbps...Over-Ethernet (PoE) function. This section shows a few examples of using the Switch in the near future. The Switch can connect computers and servers directly to the Switch's port or connect other switches to Know Your Switch 1.1 Introduction This chapter introduces the main features and applications of heavy traffic users. ...
... also has four GbE dual personality interfaces with each with either port or slot active at a time. GS1500-24P User's Guide 21 The Switch has twenty-four 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet ports each interface comprising one mini-GBIC slot and one 100/1000 Mbps...Over-Ethernet (PoE) function. This section shows a few examples of using the Switch in the near future. The Switch can connect computers and servers directly to the Switch's port or connect other switches to Know Your Switch 1.1 Introduction This chapter introduces the main features and applications of heavy traffic users. ...
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Figure 2 Bridging Application 22 GS1500-24P User's Guide Moreover, the Switch eases supervision and maintenance by using a Gigabit Ethernet/mini-GBIC port on the server. To expand the network, simply add more networking devices such as switches, routers, computers, print servers etc. You can provide...connection by allowing network managers to the corporate backbone. All users that need high bandwidth can connect to Know Your Switch In this example, the Switch connects different company departments (RD and Sales) to centralize multiple servers at a single location. Chapter 1 Getting ...
Figure 2 Bridging Application 22 GS1500-24P User's Guide Moreover, the Switch eases supervision and maintenance by using a Gigabit Ethernet/mini-GBIC port on the server. To expand the network, simply add more networking devices such as switches, routers, computers, print servers etc. You can provide...connection by allowing network managers to the corporate backbone. All users that need high bandwidth can connect to Know Your Switch In this example, the Switch connects different company departments (RD and Sales) to centralize multiple servers at a single location. Chapter 1 Getting ...
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...of replacing all ports can be partitioned into multiple logical networks. GS1500-24P User's Guide 23 VLAN groups can freely communicate with each other. With VLAN, a station cannot directly talk to connect these two networks. Switching to Chapter 8 on page 67. 1.1.4.1 Tag-based VLAN ... (Virtual Local Area Network) allows a physical network to more information on a logical network belong to Know Your Switch 1.1.3 High Performance Switching Example The Switch is not feasible for connecting two networks that are not in the same VLAN group share the same frame broadcast ...
...of replacing all ports can be partitioned into multiple logical networks. GS1500-24P User's Guide 23 VLAN groups can freely communicate with each other. With VLAN, a station cannot directly talk to connect these two networks. Switching to Chapter 8 on page 67. 1.1.4.1 Tag-based VLAN ... (Virtual Local Area Network) allows a physical network to more information on a logical network belong to Know Your Switch 1.1.3 High Performance Switching Example The Switch is not feasible for connecting two networks that are not in the same VLAN group share the same frame broadcast ...
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... access to the server need to be part of characters, such as the server. In the following things regularly to make the Switch more secure and to manage the Switch more effectively. • Change the password. See Chapter 4 on page 149. • SNMP. See Chapter 12 on page 95. 1.3 Good...be used by an SNMP manager. The Switch can belong to manage the Switch. • Web Configurator. Ports can be monitored by all ports in the same VLAN as numbers and letters. • Write down the password and put it in a safe place. 24 GS1500-24P User's Guide Use TFTP for everyday ...
... access to the server need to be part of characters, such as the server. In the following things regularly to make the Switch more secure and to manage the Switch more effectively. • Change the password. See Chapter 4 on page 149. • SNMP. See Chapter 12 on page 95. 1.3 Good...be used by an SNMP manager. The Switch can belong to manage the Switch. • Web Configurator. Ports can be monitored by all ports in the same VLAN as numbers and letters. • Write down the password and put it in a safe place. 24 GS1500-24P User's Guide Use TFTP for everyday ...
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You could simply restore your password, you would not have to reset the Switch to its factory default settings. If you forget your last configuration. If you backed up the configuration (and make sure you know how to restore it). Restoring an earlier working configuration may be useful if the device becomes unstable or even crashes. GS1500-24P User's Guide 25 Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your Switch • Back up an earlier configuration file, you will have to totally re-configure the Switch.
You could simply restore your password, you would not have to reset the Switch to its factory default settings. If you forget your last configuration. If you backed up the configuration (and make sure you know how to restore it). Restoring an earlier working configuration may be useful if the device becomes unstable or even crashes. GS1500-24P User's Guide 25 Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your Switch • Back up an earlier configuration file, you will have to totally re-configure the Switch.
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...GS1500-24P User's Guide 27 Use the rubber feet in a desktop installation and the brackets in a wiring closet with other equipment. Follow the steps below to install and connect the Switch. Note: For proper ventilation, allow air circulation and the attachment of cables and the power cord. 2.3 Mounting the Switch on a Rack The Switch...a rack-mounted installation. CHAPTER 2 Hardware Installation and Connection 2.1 Installation Scenarios This chapter shows you how to mount your Switch on a standard EIA rack using a rack-mounting kit. Make sure there is a power outlet nearby. 3 Make sure ...
...GS1500-24P User's Guide 27 Use the rubber feet in a desktop installation and the brackets in a wiring closet with other equipment. Follow the steps below to install and connect the Switch. Note: For proper ventilation, allow air circulation and the attachment of cables and the power cord. 2.3 Mounting the Switch on a Rack The Switch...a rack-mounted installation. CHAPTER 2 Hardware Installation and Connection 2.1 Installation Scenarios This chapter shows you how to mount your Switch on a standard EIA rack using a rack-mounting kit. Make sure there is a power outlet nearby. 3 Make sure ...
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... 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 Switch 1 Position a mounting bracket on one side of the Switch does not make the rack unstable or topheavy. Proceed to use the proper screws may now mount the... brackets. • Eight M3 flat head screws and a #2 Philips screwdriver. • Four M5 flat head screws and a #2 Philips screwdriver. Failure to the next section. 28 GS1500-24P User's Guide
... 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 Switch 1 Position a mounting bracket on one side of the Switch does not make the rack unstable or topheavy. Proceed to use the proper screws may now mount the... brackets. • Eight M3 flat head screws and a #2 Philips screwdriver. • Four M5 flat head screws and a #2 Philips screwdriver. Failure to the next section. 28 GS1500-24P User's Guide
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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. 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
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GS1500-24P User's Guide 31 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. CHAPTER 3 Hardware Panels 3.1 Overview This chapter describes the front panel and rear panel of the Switch. 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.
GS1500-24P User's Guide 31 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. CHAPTER 3 Hardware Panels 3.1 Overview This chapter describes the front panel and rear panel of the Switch. 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.
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...Settings The factory default negotiation settings for the Gigabit ports on the Switch are paired with a straightthrough or crossover Ethernet cable. Four 1000Base-T Ethernet ports are : • Speed: Auto • Duplex: Auto 32 GS1500-24P User's Guide This means that the settings of the connected device. ...; Four 100/1000 Mbps RJ-45 Ports: Connect these slots for connections to determine the connection speed and duplex mode. When the Switch's auto-negotiation is turned on the cable and using 1000BASE-T compatible Category 5/5e/6 copper cables. • Four MiniGBIC Slots:...
...Settings The factory default negotiation settings for the Gigabit ports on the Switch are paired with a straightthrough or crossover Ethernet cable. Four 1000Base-T Ethernet ports are : • Speed: Auto • Duplex: Auto 32 GS1500-24P User's Guide This means that the settings of the connected device. ...; Four 100/1000 Mbps RJ-45 Ports: Connect these slots for connections to determine the connection speed and duplex mode. When the Switch's auto-negotiation is turned on the cable and using 1000BASE-T compatible Category 5/5e/6 copper cables. • Four MiniGBIC Slots:...
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.... You must use different transceivers to connect to install a mini-GBIC transceiver (SFP module). 1 Insert the transceiver into place. 3 The Switch automatically detects the installed transceiver. To avoid possible eye injury, do not look into an operating fiberoptic module's connectors. • Type: SFP... single unit that it clicks into the slot with the exposed section of fiber-optic or even copper cable connectors. GS1500-24P User's Guide 33 The Switch does not come with the Small Form-factor Pluggable (SFP) Transceiver MultiSource Agreement (MSA). See the SFF committee's ...
.... You must use different transceivers to connect to install a mini-GBIC transceiver (SFP module). 1 Insert the transceiver into place. 3 The Switch automatically detects the installed transceiver. To avoid possible eye injury, do not look into an operating fiberoptic module's connectors. • Type: SFP... single unit that it clicks into the slot with the exposed section of fiber-optic or even copper cable connectors. GS1500-24P User's Guide 33 The Switch does not come with the Small Form-factor Pluggable (SFP) Transceiver MultiSource Agreement (MSA). See the SFF committee's ...