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ZyXEL Communications GS1900-24 User Manual

ZyXEL Communications GS1900-24
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User’s Guide
GS1900 Series
GbE Smart Managed Switch
Copyright © 2021 Zyxel Communications Corporation
IP Address http://192.168.1.1 (In-band ports)
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Version 2.60 Edition 2, 02/2021

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ZyXEL Communications GS1900-24 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Switch typeManaged
Switch layer-
Quality of Service (QoS) supportYes
SFP module slots quantity2
Basic switching RJ-45 Ethernet ports typeGigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000)
Basic switching RJ-45 Ethernet ports quantity24
Networking standardsIEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3az, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3x
MAC address table- entries
Security algorithms802.1x RADIUS
SafetyLVD EN60950-1, BSMI CNS14336-1
CertificationRoHS\\r CE, FCC, C-Tick, Class A (GS1900-8HP/24/24HP/48/48HP)\\r CE, FCC, C-Tick, Class B (GS1900-8/16/24E)\\r BSMI CNS13438
Product colorBlack

Summary

Document Conventions

Warnings and Notes

Explains how warnings and notes are presented in the guide.

Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your Switch

1.1 Introduction

Introduces the GS1900 series as a Gigabit Ethernet Web-Managed Switch.

1.3 Ways to Manage the Switch

Outlines the methods available for managing the switch.

1.4 Good Habits for Managing the Switch

Provides recommendations for secure and effective switch management practices.

Chapter 2 Hardware Installation and Connection

2.1 Safety Precautions

Lists important safety guidelines to observe before installing and using the switch.

CHAPTER 3 Hardware Overview

3.1 Front Panel Connections

Shows the front panels of various GS1900 series switches.

3.2 Rear Panel

Shows the rear panels of various GS1900 series switches.

3.3 LEDs

Provides a description of the status and behavior of the switch's LEDs.

3.4 Resetting the Switch (all models except GS1900-24EP/GS1900-24HPv2/GS1900-48HPv2)

Instructions for resetting the switch to factory defaults for most models.

3.5 Resetting the Switch (GS1900-24EP/GS1900-24HPv2/GS1900-48HPv2 only)

Specific instructions for resetting the switch on certain models using the RESTORE button.

CHAPTER 4 ZON Utility

4.1 Zyxel One Network (ZON) Utility Screen

Introduces ZON Utility for network deployment and management.

4.1.1 Requirements

Lists the operating system and hardware requirements for installing ZON Utility.

4.1.2 Run the ZON Utility

Provides steps on how to run the ZON Utility and check device support.

CHAPTER 5 Web Configurator

5.1 Overview

Introduces the HTML-based management interface for switch configuration.

5.2 Access

Guides on how to access the Web Configurator via a web browser.

CHAPTER 6 Getting Start

6.2 Getting Start

Describes the initial screen seen upon logging in, showing status in widgets.

CHAPTER 7 Monitor: System

7.2 IP

Details the importance of IP addresses for network management and default settings.

CHAPTER 8 Monitor: Port

8.2 Port

Guides on how to view and manage general switch port settings.

8.3 PoE

Explains the Power over Ethernet (PoE) function and related screens, available on specific models.

8.4 Bandwidth Management

Shows how to manage bandwidth by defining maximum allowable bandwidth for traffic flows.

8.5 Storm Control

Details the storm control feature for limiting broadcast, multicast, and unicast packets.

CHAPTER 9 Monitor: VLAN

9.2 VLAN

Guides on how to view and configure VLAN settings.

9.3 Guest VLAN

Explains how to configure a guest VLAN for unauthenticated users.

9.4 Voice VLAN

Details how to configure Voice VLANs for voice traffic prioritization.

CHAPTER 10 Monitor: MAC Table

10.2 MAC Table

Guides on viewing static, filtering, and dynamic MAC settings.

CHAPTER 11 Monitor: Link Aggregation

11.2 Link Aggregation

Guides on how to aggregate physical links logically.

CHAPTER 12 Monitor: Loop Guard

12.2 Loop Guard

Guides on how to configure the switch to shut down ports detecting looped packets.

CHAPTER 13 Monitor: Multicast

13.2 IGMP

Guides on how to view switch multicast features.

CHAPTER 14 Monitor: Spanning Tree

14.2 Spanning Tree

Guides on how to view switch spanning tree settings.

CHAPTER 16 Monitor: Security

16.2 Port Security

Details how port security allows only specific MAC addresses to pass through a port.

16.3 802.1X

Guides on how to view the switch's 802.1x security settings.

CHAPTER 17 Monitor: Management

CHAPTER 18 Configuration: System

18.2 IP

Details the importance of IP addresses for network management and default settings.

CHAPTER 19 Configuration: Port

19.4 PoE

Explains the Power over Ethernet (PoE) function and global settings.

CHAPTER 20 Configuration: VLAN

CHAPTER 21 Configuration: MAC Table

CHAPTER 27 Configuration: Spanning Tree

CHAPTER 29 Configuration: QoS

CHAPTER 30 Configuration: Security

30.2 Port Security

Details how port security allows only specific MAC addresses to pass through a port.

30.4 802.1X

Guides on how to view 802.1X security settings.

30.5 DoS

Details how the switch protects against Denial of Service (DoS) attacks.

CHAPTER 31 Configuration: AAA

31.2 Auth Method

Details how the switch authenticates users.

31.3 RADIUS

Explains how to configure RADIUS server settings.

31.4 TACACS+

Explains how to configure TACACS+ server settings.

CHAPTER 32 Configuration: Management

CHAPTER 33 Maintenance

33.1 Firmware Upgrade

Explains how to upgrade the switch's firmware to fix bugs and vulnerabilities.

33.3 Backup a Configuration File

Explains how to save device snapshots for later restoration.

33.4 Restore a Configuration File

Explains how to restore saved device configurations.

33.6 Reset to Factory Defaults

Guides on resetting the switch to its original settings.

33.7 Network Diagnostics

Explains how to use network utilities for diagnostics.

CHAPTER 34 Troubleshooting

34.1 Power, Hardware Connections, and LEDs

Addresses issues related to power, hardware, and LED behavior.

34.2 Switch Access and Login

Provides solutions for common access and login problems.

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