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ZyXEL Communications GS-1524 User Manual

ZyXEL Communications GS-1524
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GS-1524 / GS-1548
Web Managed GbE Switch
Copyright © 2009
ZyXEL Communications Corporation
Firmware Version 1.12
Edition 2, 5/2009
Default Login Details
IP Address http://192.168.1.1
User Name admin
Password 1234

Table of Contents

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ZyXEL Communications GS-1524 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Ports24
Uplink Ports2
Switching Capacity48 Gbps
Forwarding Rate35.7 Mpps
MAC Address Table8K
Jumbo Frame SupportYes
Power SupplyInternal

Summary

About This User's Guide

Intended Audience

Manual target users, requiring basic TCP/IP knowledge.

Customer Support

Provides contact information for problems not solved by the manual.

Safety Warnings

General Safety Precautions

Lists warnings about product usage, environment, electrical safety, and handling.

Introduction and Hardware Overview

Getting to Know Your Switch

Introduces main features and applications of the switch.

Hardware Installation and Connection

Guides on how to install and connect the switch.

Hardware Overview

Front Panel

Shows and describes the front panel of the GS-1524 and GS-1548.

The RESET Button

Describes how to reset the switch to factory defaults using the RESET button.

Basic & Advanced Settings

The Web Configurator

Introduces the HTML-based management interface for switch setup and management.

System

Describes system screens for general information and maintenance.

Port Settings

Covers viewing and configuring port settings on the switch.

VLAN

Details how to configure IEEE 802.1Q tagged VLANs.

QoS

Introduces Quality of Service parameters for prioritizing traffic.

Port Rate Limit and Storm Control

Covers managing bandwidth per port and setting storm control.

The Web Configurator

System Login

Details the steps to start a web browser and log into the switch.

Resetting the Switch

Details how to reset the switch to factory defaults using the RESET button.

System

System Screen

Describes the home screen for general system info and maintenance.

Firmware Upgrade

Guides on downloading and upgrading the switch firmware.

Port Settings

Port Configuration

Details configuring individual port settings like Admin, Speed/Duplex, Flow Control.

VLAN

Introduction to IEEE 802.1Q Tagged VLANs

Explains VLANs using explicit tags (VLAN ID) in the MAC header.

Create IEEE 802.1Q VLAN Screen

Guides on creating new VLANs and configuring member ports.

QoS

QoS Overview

Explains QoS for solving performance degradation during network congestion.

Configuring QoS

Guides on specifying queuing methods and configuring queue weights.

Management and Troubleshooting

Event Logging

Shows ways to inspect logs and configure an external log server.

SNMP

Describes using Simple Network Management Protocol to manage and monitor the switch.

Troubleshooting

Offers suggestions to solve potential problems encountered with the switch.

Event Logging

Event Logging Overview

Explains configuring the switch to save specific events in different log targets (RAM, Flash, Server).

Logging Screen

Guides on specifying system events to record and where to save logs.

SNMP

About SNMP

Explains SNMP as an application layer protocol for managing and monitoring devices.

SNMP Community

Explains SNMP communities as security parameters for SNMP clients.

Troubleshooting

Power, Hardware Connections, and LEDs

Provides troubleshooting steps for power issues and LED behavior.

Switch Access and Login

Offers solutions for forgetting IP address, username, or password.

Product Specifications

General Switch Specifications

Lists physical and environmental specifications like LEDs, dimensions, weight, and power.

Appendices and Index

IP Addresses and Subnetting

Introduces IP addresses and subnet masks and their concepts.

IP Addresses and Subnetting

Subnet Masks

Explains subnet masks determining network vs. host ID bits.

Subnetting

Describes dividing a network into multiple sub-networks.

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