Name: ZyXEL Communications Dimension GS-2024
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Default Chapter3
- About this User's Guide3
- Document Conventions4
- Safety Warnings6
- Table of Contents9
- Contents Overview9
- Table of Contents11
- List of Figures19
- List of Tables23
- Introduction27
- PART I Introduction27
Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your Switch29
- Introduction29
- Ways to Manage the Switch31
- Figure 4 Shared Server Using VLAN Example31
- Good Habits for Managing the Switch32
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation and Connection33
- Freestanding Installation33
- Figure 5 Attaching Rubber Feet33
- Mounting the Switch on a Rack34
- Hardware Overview37
Chapter 3 Hardware Overview37
- Front Panel Connections37
- Rear Panel40
- Leds41
- Figure 13 Rear Panel41
- Table 2 LED Descriptions41
- Basic Configuration43
- Part II: Basic Configuration43
Chapter 4 The Web Configurator45
- Introduction45
- System Login45
- The Status Screen46
- Saving Your Configuration50
- Figure 16 Change Administrator Login Password50
- Switch Lockout51
- Resetting the Switch51
  - Reload the Configuration File51
- Logging out of the Web Configurator52
- Help52
- Figure 17 Resetting the Switch: Via the Console Port52
- Figure 18 Web Configurator: Logout Screen52
Chapter 5 Initial Setup Example53
- Overview53
Chapter 6 System Status and Port Statistics57
- Overview57
- Port Status Summary57
- Basic Setting63
Chapter 7 Basic Setting63
- Overview63
- System Information63
- Figure 24 Basic Setting > System Info64
- Table 8 Basic Setting > System Info64
- General Setup65
- Figure 25 Basic Setting > General Setup65
- Table 9 Basic Setting > General Setup66
- Introduction to Vlans67
- Switch Setup Screen67
- Figure 26 Basic Setting > Switch Setup68
- Table 10 Basic Setting > Switch Setup68
- IP Setup69
- Port Setup72
- Figure 28 Basic Setting > Port Setup72
- Table 12 Basic Setting > Port Setup73
- Advanced Setup75
- Part III: Advanced Setup75
  - Vlan77
Chapter 8 VLAN77
- Introduction to IEEE 802.1Q Tagged Vlans77
  - Forwarding Tagged and Untagged Frames77
- Automatic VLAN Registration78
- Port VLAN Trunking79
- Select the VLAN Type79
- Static VLAN79
- Port-Based VLAN Setup84
Chapter 9 Static MAC Forward Setup89
- Overview89
- Configuring Static MAC Forwarding89
- Figure 37 Advanced Application > Static MAC Forwarding89
- Table 19 Advanced Application > Static MAC Forwarding90
- Spanning Tree Protocol91
Chapter 10 Spanning Tree Protocol91
- STP/RSTP Overview91
  - STP Terminology91
  - How STP Works92
  - STP Port States92
  - Table 20 STP Path Costs92
  - Table 21 STP Port States92
  - Multiple STP93
  - Figure 38 STP/RSTP Network Example93
  - Figure 39 MSTP Network Example94
- Spanning Tree Protocol Status Screen95
- Figure 40 Mstis in Different Regions95
- Figure 41 MSTP and Legacy RSTP Network Example95
- Spanning Tree Configuration96
- Configure Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol96
- Figure 42 Advanced Application > Spanning Tree Protocol96
- Figure 43 Advanced Application > Spanning Tree Protocol > Configuration96
- Table 22 Advanced Application > Spanning Tree Protocol > Configuration96
- Figure 44 Advanced Application > Spanning Tree Protocol > RSTP97
- Table 23 Advanced Application > Spanning Tree Protocol > RSTP97
- Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol Status98
- Configure Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol99
- Figure 45 Advanced Application > Spanning Tree Protocol > Status: RSTP99
- Table 24 Advanced Application > Spanning Tree Protocol > Status: RSTP99
- Figure 46 Advanced Application > Spanning Tree Protocol > MSTP100
- Table 25 Advanced Application > Spanning Tree Protocol > MSTP101
- Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol Status102
- Figure 47 Advanced Application > Spanning Tree Protocol > Status: MSTP103
- Table 26 Advanced Application > Spanning Tree Protocol > Status: MSTP103
- Bandwidth Control105
Chapter 11 Bandwidth Control105
- Bandwidth Control Overview105
- Bandwidth Control Setup105
- Figure 48 Advanced Application > Bandwidth Control105
- Table 27 Advanced Application > Bandwidth Control106
Chapter 12 Broadcast Storm Control107
- Broadcast Storm Control Setup107
- Figure 49 Advanced Application > Broadcast Storm Control107
- Table 28 Advanced Application > Broadcast Storm Control108
- Mirroring109
Chapter 13 Mirroring109
- Port Mirroring Setup109
- Figure 50 Advanced Application > Mirroring109
- Table 29 Advanced Application > Mirroring109
- Link Aggregation111
Chapter 14 Link Aggregation111
- Link Aggregation Overview111
- Dynamic Link Aggregation111
  - Link Aggregation ID112
- Link Aggregation Status112
- Figure 51 Advanced Application > Link Aggregation Status112
- Table 30 Link Aggregation ID: Local Switch112
- Table 31 Link Aggregation ID: Peer Switch112
- Table 32 Advanced Application > Link Aggregation Status112
- Link Aggregation Setting113
- Figure 52 Advanced Application > Link Aggregation > Link Aggregation Setting113
- Table 33 Advanced Application > Link Aggregation > Link Aggregation Setting113
- Link Aggregation Control Protocol114
- Figure 53 Advanced Application > Link Aggregation > Link Aggregation Setting > LACP114
- Static Trunking Example115
- Table 34 Advanced Application > Link Aggregation > Link Aggregation Setting > LACP115
- Figure 54 Trunking Example - Physical Connections116
- Figure 55 Trunking Example - Configuration Screen116
- Port Authentication117
Chapter 15 Port Authentication117
- Port Authentication Overview117
  - IEEE 802.1X Authentication117
- Port Authentication Configuration118
- Port Security121
Chapter 16 Port Security121
- About Port Security121
- Port Security Setup121
- Figure 59 Advanced Application > Port Security122
- Table 36 Advanced Application > Port Security122
- Queuing Method123
Chapter 17 Queuing Method123
- Queuing Method Overview123
  - Strictly Priority123
  - Weighted Round Robin Scheduling (WRR)123
- Configuring Queuing124
- Figure 60 Advanced Application > Queuing Method124
- Table 37 Advanced Application > Queuing Method124
- Multicast125
Chapter 18 Multicast125
- Multicast Overview125
- Multicast Status126
- Multicast Setting126
- Figure 61 Advanced Application > Multicast126
- Table 38 Multicast Status126
- Figure 62 Advanced Application > Multicast > Multicast Setting127
- Table 39 Advanced Application > Multicast > Multicast Setting127
- IGMP Snooping VLAN128
- Figure 63 Advanced Application > Multicast > Multicast Setting > IGMP Snooping VLAN129
- Table 40 Advanced Application > Multicast > Multicast Setting > IGMP Snooping VLAN129
- IGMP Filtering Profile130
- Figure 64 Advanced Application > Multicast > Multicast Setting > IGMP Filtering Profile130
- Table 41 Advanced Application > Multicast > Multicast Setting > IGMP Filtering Profile130
- MVR Overview131
- General MVR Configuration132
- Figure 66 MVR Multicast Television Example132
- Figure 67 Advanced Application > Multicast > Multicast Setting > MVR133
- Table 42 Advanced Application > Multicast > Multicast Setting > MVR133
- MVR Group Configuration134
Chapter 19 Authentication & Accounting139
- Authentication, Authorization and Accounting139
- Authentication and Accounting Screens140
- Supported RADIUS Attributes148
- Loop Guard153
Chapter 20 Loop Guard153
- Loop Guard Overview153
- Figure 78 Loop Guard Vs STP153
- Figure 79 Switch in Loop State154
- Figure 80 Loop Guard - Probe Packet154
- Figure 81 Loop Guard - Network Loop154
- Loop Guard Setup155
- Figure 82 Advanced Application > Loop Guard155
- Table 53 Advanced Application > Loop Guard155
- IP Application157
  - Static Route159
Chapter 21 Static Route159
- Static Routing Overview159
- Configuring Static Routing159
- Figure 83 Static Routing Overview159
- Figure 84 IP Application > Static Routing160
- Table 54 IP Application > Static Routing160
Chapter 22 Differentiated Services163
- Diffserv Overview163
- DSCP-To-IEEE 802.1P Priority Settings164
- Activating Diffserv164
- Figure 86 Diffserv Network164
- Table 55 Default DSCP-IEEE 802.1P Mapping164
- Figure 87 IP Application > Diffserv165
- Table 56 IP Application > Diffserv165
- Dhcp167
Chapter 23 DHCP167
- DHCP Overview167
  - DHCP Modes167
  - DHCP Configuration Options167
- DHCP Status167
- DHCP Relay168
- Configuring DHCP VLAN Settings170
- Management173
- Part V: Management173
  - Maintenance175
Chapter 24 Maintenance175
- The Maintenance Screen175
- Figure 95 Management > Maintenance175
- Table 61 Management > Maintenance175
- Load Factory Default176
- Save Configuration176
- Figure 96 Load Factory Default: Start176
- Reboot System177
- Firmware Upgrade177
- Figure 97 Reboot System: Confirmation177
- Figure 98 Management > Maintenance > Firmware Upgrade177
- Restore a Configuration File178
- Backup a Configuration File178
- Figure 99 Management > Maintenance > Restore Configuration178
- Figure 100 Management > Maintenance > Backup Configuration178
- FTP Command Line179
- Access Control181
Chapter 25 Access Control181
- Access Control Overview181
- The Access Control Main Screen181
- Figure 101 Management > Access Control181
- Table 64 Access Control Overview181
- About SNMP182
  - Figure 102 SNMP Management Model182
  - Table 65 SNMP Commands182
  - SNMP Traps183
  - SNMP V3 and Security183
  - Supported Mibs183
  - Table 66 SNMP System Traps183
  - Table 67 SNMP Interface Traps184
  - Table 68 AAA Traps185
  - Table 69 SNMP IP Traps185
  - Table 70 SNMP Switch Traps185
  - Configuring SNMP186
  - Figure 103 Management > Access Control > SNMP186
  - Table 71 Management > Access Control > SNMP187
  - Configuring SNMP Trap Group188
  - Figure 104 Management > Access Control > SNMP > Trap Group188
  - Setting up Login Accounts189
  - Table 72 Management > Access Control > SNMP > Trap Group189
  - Figure 105 Management > Access Control > Logins190
  - Table 73 Management > Access Control > Logins190
- SSH Overview191
- How SSH Works191
- Figure 106 SSH Communication Example191
- Figure 107 How SSH Works191
- SSH Implementation on the Switch192
  - Requirements for Using SSH192
- Introduction to HTTPS192
- HTTPS Example193
  - Internet Explorer Warning Messages193
  - Figure 108 HTTPS Implementation193
  - Figure 109 Security Alert Dialog Box (Internet Explorer)193
  - Netscape Navigator Warning Messages194
  - The Main Screen194
  - Figure 110 Security Certificate 1 (Netscape)194
  - Figure 111 Security Certificate 2 (Netscape)194
- Service Port Access Control195
- Figure 112 Example: Lock Denoting a Secure Connection195
- Figure 113 Management > Access Control > Service Access Control195
- Remote Management196
- Figure 114 Management > Access Control > Remote Management196
- Table 74 Management > Access Control > Service Access Control196
- Table 75 Management > Access Control > Remote Management196
- Diagnostic199
Chapter 26 Diagnostic199
- Figure 115 Management > Diagnostic199
  - Table 76 Management > Diagnostic199
  - Syslog201
Chapter 27 Syslog201
- Syslog Overview201
- Syslog Setup201
- Table 77 Syslog Severity Levels201
- Syslog Server Setup202
- Figure 116 Management > Syslog202
- Table 78 Management > Syslog202
- Figure 117 Management > Syslog > Server Setup203
- Table 79 Management > Syslog > Server Setup203
- Cluster Management205
Chapter 28 Cluster Management205
- Clustering Management Status Overview205
- Table 80 Zyxel Clustering Management Specifications205
- Cluster Management Status206
- Clustering Management Configuration208
- Figure 121 Example: Uploading Firmware to a Cluster Member Switch208
- Table 82 FTP Upload to Cluster Member Example208
- Figure 122 Management > Clustering Management > Configuration209
- Table 83 Management > Clustering Management > Configuration209
- MAC Table211
Chapter 29 MAC Table211
- MAC Table Overview211
- Viewing the MAC Table212
- Figure 123 MAC Table Flowchart212
- Figure 124 Management > MAC Table212
- Table 84 Management > MAC Table212
- ARP Table213
Chapter 30 ARP Table213
- ARP Table Overview213
  - How ARP Works213
- Viewing the ARP Table213
- Figure 125 Management > ARP Table214
- Table 85 Management > ARP Table214
- Configure Clone215
Chapter 31 Configure Clone215
- Figure 126 Management > Configure Clone215
- Table 86 Management > Configure Clone216
- Troubleshooting & Product Specifications217
- Part VI: Troubleshooting & Product Specifications217
Chapter 32 Troubleshooting219
- Power, Hardware Connections, and Leds219
- Switch Access and Login220
Chapter 33223
- Product Specifications223
- Table 87 Hardware Specifications223
- Table 88 Firmware Specifications224
- Table 89 Switching Specifications226
- Table 90 Standards Supported227
- Figure 127 Console/Dial Backup Port Pin Layout228
- Table 91 Console/Dial Backup Port Pin Assignments229
- Table 92 Ethernet Cable Pin Assignments229
- Appendices and Index231
- Part VII: Appendices and Index231
Appendix A Pop-Up Windows, Javascripts and Java Permissions233
- Figure 128 Pop-Up Blocker233
- Figure 129 Internet Options: Privacy234
- Figure 130 Internet Options: Privacy235
- Figure 131 Pop-Up Blocker Settings235
- Figure 132 Internet Options: Security236
- Figure 133 Security Settings - Java Scripting237
- Figure 134 Security Settings - Java237
- Figure 135 Java (Sun)238
- Figure 136 Mozilla Firefox: Tools > Options239
- Figure 137 Mozilla Firefox Content Security239
Appendix B IP Addresses and Subnetting241
- Introduction to Ip Addresses241
- Figure 138 Network Number and Host ID242
- Table 93 IP Address Network Number and Host ID Example242
- Table 94 Subnet Masks243
- Table 95 Maximum Host Numbers243
- Table 96 Alternative Subnet Mask Notation243
- Figure 139 Subnetting Example: before Subnetting244
- Figure 140 Subnetting Example: after Subnetting245
- Table 97 Subnet 1245
- Table 98 Subnet 2246
- Table 99 Subnet 3246
- Table 100 Subnet 4246
- Table 101 Eight Subnets246
- Table 102 24-Bit Network Number Subnet Planning247
- Table 103 16-Bit Network Number Subnet Planning247
- Configuring Ip Addresses248
Appendix C Legal Information249
- Zyxel Limited Warranty250
Appendix D Customer Support253
- Index259

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