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General| Brand | ZyXEL Communications |
|---|---|
| Model | GS1920v2 Series |
| Category | Switch |
| Language | English |
Introduces the main features and applications of the Switch, listing models and hardware features.
Explains NebulaFlex, standalone, and cloud modes for managing the Switch.
Describes the ZON Utility for deploying and managing network devices efficiently.
Details the Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE) feature, standards, and model-specific PoE capabilities.
Illustrates various network scenarios like PoE, Backbone, Bridging, and VLAN applications.
Lists various methods to manage the Switch, including NCC, Web Configurator, FTP, SNMP, and ZON Utility.
Provides recommendations for secure and effective Switch management practices.
Describes the different ways the Switch can be installed: desktop, desk-mounted, wall-mounted, or rack-mounted.
Provides essential safety guidelines to observe before using the Switch.
Details the steps for installing the Switch in a freestanding manner.
Provides instructions for desk mounting the GS1920-8HPv2 Switch under a table.
Provides instructions for wall mounting the GS1920-8HPv2 Switch on a wall.
Details the process of mounting the Switch on a standard EIA rack using a rack-mounting kit.
Describes the front panel connections, including Gigabit Ethernet Ports and SFP Slots.
Details the rear panel components, including grounding and power connections.
Explains the descriptions of various LEDs (PWR, SYS, CLOUD, LOCATOR) and their status.
Introduces the Web Configurator as an HTML-based management interface.
Guides the user through the process of accessing the Web Configurator and logging in.
Details the ZON Utility for network device setup and maintenance, including requirements and running the utility.
Explains the navigation panel and quick links available in the Web Configurator interface.
Provides instructions on how to change the default administrator password for security.
Explains how to save configuration changes to run-time memory and non-volatile memory.
Describes actions that could lead to locking yourself out of Switch management.
Explains how to reset the Switch to factory defaults using the RESTORE button or RESET button.
Instructs on how to securely exit the Web Configurator session.
Introduces the chapter's focus on initial Switch setup steps.
Guides on creating a VLAN and configuring a port as a member of that VLAN.
Explains how to configure the Port VLAN ID (PVID) for incoming untagged frames.
Details how to configure a static IP address for switch management purposes.
Introduces examples of using the Web Configurator for setup and usage.
Provides a step-by-step guide for configuring DHCPv4 snooping on the Switch.
Offers a tutorial on configuring the Switch to forward DHCP client requests to a specific DHCP server.
Describes the restructured Web Configurator interface with visualized sections.
Displays general device information, system status, resource usage, and port status.
Provides visualized port status for monitoring, showing status color by link speed.
Offers shortcuts to specific configuration screens, customizable via the Edit button.
Introduces the ARP protocol and its role in mapping IP addresses to MAC addresses.
Explains how to use the ARP Table screen to view IP-to-MAC address mappings.
Details how the Switch's ARP program handles incoming packets and broadcasts.
Instructs on viewing IP-to-MAC mappings and removing dynamic ARP entries.
Introduces the IPv6 neighbor table and its role in address resolution.
Guides on how to view IPv6 neighbor information on the Switch.
Introduces the MAC Table screen, showing frame forwarding and filtering across ports.
Explains how to use the MAC Table screen to check MAC address dynamic or static status.
Details how the Switch uses the MAC Table to determine frame forwarding.
Guides on searching specific MAC addresses and adding dynamic entries.
Explains the Neighbor screen for viewing and managing neighboring devices via LLDP.
Guides on using Neighbor and Neighbor Details screens for managing neighbor devices.
Displays discovered neighbor devices and their status, with options for actions.
Provides detailed information about neighboring devices, including status and PoE draw.
Introduces the IPv6 Path MTU table and its role in discovering path MTU.
Guides on how to view IPv6 path MTU information on the Switch.
Explains how to view Port Status, DDMI, and Port Utilization screens.
Displays a port statistical summary with links to detailed port statistics.
Allows viewing individual port statistics and performance data.
Details the SFP transceiver's Digital Diagnostics Monitoring Interface (DDMI) function.
Shows the percentage of actual transmitted or received frames on a port.
Explains how to view general system information and hardware status.
Displays general system information, including product model, firmware version, and hardware monitor.
Explains that log messages store system history information for viewing.
Allows checking current system logs, with options to refresh, clear, or download.
Introduces Zyxel Nebula Control Center (NCC) for remote management.
Explains how to access the Cloud Management screen to enable NCC Discovery.
Allows configuration of general settings like system name and time.
Shows how to create virtual interfaces for configurations, physical or virtual.
Enables viewing and setting IPv6 interfaces for address configuration.
Covers IP settings configuration and IP interface setup using IP Setup screens.
Explains the need for an IP address for network management and routing domains.
Allows viewing current IP interfaces and DNS server settings.
Covers configuring default gateway, DNS server, and adding IP domains.
Explains how to enable communication between Switch and NCC through a proxy server.
Introduces the IPv6 screens and their functionalities.
Lists the IPv6 screens available for configuration and viewing.
Displays the IPv6 status screen, showing IPv6 table and DNS server information.
Allows configuration of global IPv6 settings.
Enables viewing and configuring IPv6 interfaces.
Guides on viewing and configuring the interface’s link-local address and default gateway.
Allows viewing and configuring the interface’s IPv6 global address.
Configures neighbor discovery settings for each interface.
Allows viewing and configuring static IPv6 neighbor entries.
Configures the Switch’s DHCP settings when acting as a DHCPv6 client.
Allows setting up administrator and non-administrator accounts for Switch access.
Introduces SNMP screens and how to set up SNMP settings for management.
Lists SNMP configuration tasks: general settings, users, trap groups, and trap ports.
Provides the screen for configuring general SNMP settings and trap destinations.
Guides on creating SNMP users for authentication with managers using SNMP v3.
Allows specifying the types of SNMP traps to be sent to each SNMP manager.
Explains how to set whether traps received on ports are sent to the SNMP manager.
Provides background information on SNMP topics.
Covers basic Switch configuration like VLAN type, switching protocols, and MAC learning aging time.
Explains VLAN functionality, benefits, and how it partitions networks.
Allows basic Switch configuration, including VLAN type selection.
Explains the Syslog protocol for sending event notification messages to Syslog servers.
Guides on configuring system logging settings and external syslog servers.
Allows configuration of system logging settings and external syslog servers.
Describes setting one-time and recurring schedules for time-oriented features.
Explains how to use the Time Range screen to define schedules.
Provides access to the Time Range screen for scheduling configurations.
Explains how Green Ethernet reduces switch port power consumption.
Guides on configuring Green Ethernet settings on ports.
Shows how to logically aggregate physical links for higher bandwidth.
Lists screens for viewing status, configuring static link aggregation, and LACP.
Covers static and dynamic link aggregation, recommending static for stability.
Displays configured trunk group ports and their status.
Provides the screen for configuring static link aggregation settings.
Explains how to enable Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP) for dynamic aggregation.
Provides background information on link aggregation, including static trunking examples.
Introduces LLDP as a layer 2 protocol for advertising device identity and capabilities.
Explains LLDP-MED as an extension for media endpoint devices discovery.
Guides on using LLDP Local Status, Remote Status, Setup, and TLV settings.
Guides on configuring LLDP-MED parameters, network policy, and location.
Displays a summary of LLDP status on the Switch.
Summarizes LLDP status for connections to neighboring Switches.
Allows configuration of global LLDP settings on the Switch.
Enables configuration of basic Type-Length-Value (TLV) settings for LLDP.
Allows configuration of organization-specific TLV settings for LLDP.
Guides on configuring LLDP-MED parameters.
Allows configuration of LLDP-MED network policy parameters.
Allows configuration of LLDP-MED location parameters.
Introduces Link Layer Ethernet OAM for link monitoring and troubleshooting.
Guides on using OAM Status, Setup, and Remote Loopback screens.
Displays configuration and operational status of ports with Ethernet OAM enabled.
Provides OAM configuration details and operational status of a specific port.
Allows turning on Ethernet OAM on the Switch and ports and configuring related settings.
Provides the screen to perform a remote loopback test.
Displays PoE status, power usage, and thresholds for PoE models.
Allows setting PoE power management mode, priority, power-up mode, and max power.
Enables applying schedules to ports for PoE power management.
Provides the screen to configure Switch port settings like speed, duplex, and flow control.
Explains how to configure layer 2 protocol tunneling and MAC address encapsulation.
Details L2PT usage on service provider edge devices for tunneling STP, CDP, VTP packets.
Guides on configuring Layer 2 Protocol Tunneling settings.
Explains how Loop Guard protects against loops on the network edge.
Guides on enabling loop guard on the Switch and specific ports.
Details how Loop Guard handles loop problems and its effect on network traffic.
Allows activation of loop guard function on the Switch and ports.
Discusses port mirroring setup for traffic analysis.
Guides on selecting a monitor port and specifying traffic flow for mirroring.
Explains how to configure various multicast features.
Lists screens for viewing IPv4 multicast status, IGMP snooping, and filtering.
Lists screens for viewing IPv6 multicast status and MLD snooping-proxy.
Provides concepts on Multicasting, IP Multicast Addresses, IGMP Filtering, and Snooping.
Displays IPv4 multicast group information.
Guides on enabling IGMP snooping to forward group multicast traffic efficiently.
Explains how to perform IGMP snooping on VLANs.
Specifies multicast group join ranges for clients.
Explains MLD snooping-proxy for IPv6 MLD proxy and upstream port reporting.
Guides on enabling and configuring MLD snooping-proxy settings on VLANs.
Allows assigning MLD snooping-proxy port roles and Leave settings.
Enables and configures MLD snooping-proxy filtering.
Guides on creating/editing MLD snooping-proxy filtering profiles.
Allows viewing and creating multicast VLANs and selecting ports for MVR.
Provides tools to view and configure MVR IP multicast group settings.
Discusses configuring static multicast forwarding rules based on MAC or IPv4 addresses.
Guides on using the Static Multicast Forwarding By MAC screen.
Explains multicast MAC/IP addresses and static forwarding benefits.
Allows viewing and configuring static multicast MAC addresses for ports.
Describes the Switch's role in providing PPPoE server with client information.
Lists screens for enabling PPPoE Intermediate Agent, IA Port, IA Port VLAN, and IA VLAN.
Provides concepts on ARP to help configure PPPoE screens.
Configures the Switch to give PPPoE termination server subscriber information.
Specifies trusted/untrusted ports and adds extra info to PPPoE discovery packets.
Configures PPPoE IA settings applicable to a specific VLAN on a port.
Sets PPPoE Intermediate Agent enablement on a VLAN and packet information appending.
Explains how to configure Differentiated Services (DiffServ) for traffic prioritization.
Guides on using Diffserv and DSCP Setting screens for marking rules and mapping.
Covers concepts on Differentiated Services, DSCP, and Per-Hop Behavior.
Explains how to activate DiffServ to apply marking rules or IEEE 802.1p priority mapping.
Allows configuration of DSCP to 802.1p mapping for traffic prioritization.
Introduces queuing methods for managing network congestion and traffic.
Explains how to use the Queuing Method screen to set priorities for Switch queues.
Provides the screen to set priorities for the Switch's queues and distribute bandwidth.
Explains IEEE 802.1p for traffic types and priority level-to-physical queue mapping.
Guides on using the Priority Queue screen to configure priority level mapping.
Allows assigning priority levels to each queue.
Explains how to cap maximum bandwidth using the Bandwidth Control screen.
Guides on using the Bandwidth Control screen to limit traffic bandwidth.
Provides the screen to configure bandwidth control settings on the Switch.
Discusses support for STP, RSTP, and MSTP standards and multiple STP configurations.
Lists screens for viewing STP status in different modes and configuring STP setup.
Explains STP concepts for detecting and breaking network loops.
Displays STP status based on the chosen standard (RSTP, MRSTP, or MSTP).
Allows activation of STP modes like RSTP, MRSTP, or MSTP on the Switch.
Shows RSTP status, available after activating RSTP.
Guides on configuring RSTP settings.
Provides status for MRSTP, available after activating MRSTP.
Guides on configuring MRSTP settings.
Displays MSTP status, available after activating MSTP.
Guides on configuring MSTP settings.
Allows configuring MSTP ports.
Provides background on MSTP examples and regions.
Discusses MAC address port filtering based on source/destination MAC and VLAN.
Guides on using the Static MAC Filtering screen to create traffic rules.
Allows viewing and configuring rules for traffic filtering.
Discusses configuring forwarding rules based on MAC addresses.
Guides on using the Static MAC Forwarding screen to assign static MAC addresses.
Explains setting static MAC addresses for ports to reduce broadcasting.
Explains how to configure 802.1Q tagged and port-based VLANs.
Lists screens for VLAN status, static VLAN setup, GVRP, and various VLAN types.
Provides information on VLAN and how to configure related screens.
Explains tagged VLANs, VLAN ID association, and frame forwarding.
Allows viewing and searching all static VLAN groups.
Guides on viewing and configuring a static VLAN for the Switch.
Configures static VLAN (IEEE 802.1Q) settings on a port.
Allows configuration of GVRP settings on a port.
Allows grouping traffic into logical VLANs based on source IP subnet.
Guides on accessing the Subnet Based VLAN Setup screen.
Allows grouping traffic into logical VLANs based on protocol specification.
Guides on accessing the Protocol Based VLAN Setup screen.
Explains Voice VLAN for preserving voice traffic quality and separating voice/data.
Assigns untagged packets to VLANs based on source MAC address.
Assigns untagged packets to VLANs based on source MAC address and Vendor ID.
Configures VLANs where packet forwarding is based on destination MAC and port.
Guides on selecting Port Based VLAN Type and configuring VLANs.
Provides technical background on VLANs, including IP-based VLAN examples.
Explains VLAN Isolation for preventing communication between ports in a VLAN.
Guides on configuring VLAN Isolation settings.
Introduces ARP for mapping IP addresses to MAC addresses on a local network.
Guides on using the ARP Learning screen to configure ARP learning mode.
Explains ARP concepts and how ARP works.
Explains the DHCP feature for obtaining TCP/IP configuration from a server.
Lists screens for DHCPv4 Relay Status, Option 82 Profile, Smart Relay, and VLAN settings.
Provides concepts on DHCP modes and configuration options.
Displays the DHCPv4 Relay Status screen, showing relay mode and status.
Explains configuring DHCP relay for clients and servers not in the same broadcast domain.
Allows viewing and configuring DHCPv4 option 82 profiles.
Guides on configuring global DHCPv4 relay settings.
Applies different DHCP option 82 profiles to specific ports on the Switch.
Shows a network example of the Switch relaying DHCP requests for VLANs.
Configures DHCP settings based on the VLAN domain of DHCP clients.
Guides on adding/editing DHCP settings based on VLAN domain.
Applies different DHCP option 82 profiles to specific ports within a VLAN.
Illustrates DHCP relay setup for two VLANs with different DHCP servers.
Provides screen to view and configure DHCPv6 relay settings for a specific VLAN.
Guides on adding/editing DHCPv6 relay settings for a specific VLAN.
Explains how to configure static routes for IP communication with management computers.
Guides on configuring and enabling IPv4 static routes.
Provides the screen to view and configure IPv4 static routes.
Describes AAA settings configuration for authentication, authorization, and accounting.
Lists screens for RADIUS Server Setup, TACACS+ Server Setup, and AAA Setup.
Explains Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting processes.
Guides on configuring RADIUS server settings.
Guides on configuring TACACS+ server settings.
Allows configuration of authentication, authorization, and accounting settings.
Provides background on RADIUS attributes and VSAs.
Describes how to control access to the Switch, including session limits.
Guides on using Service Access Control, Remote Management, and Account Security screens.
Allows deciding which services may be accessed and configuring trusted computers.
Specifies trusted computers for administrator management access.
Provides screen to encrypt all passwords configured in the Switch.
Introduces packet classifier configuration and Quality of Service (QoS) concepts.
Guides on using Classifier Status, Setup, and Global Setting screens.
Explains Quality of Service (QoS) and classifiers for traffic grouping and prioritization.
Displays configured classifiers and traffic match counts.
Allows defining classifiers and specifying actions on matching traffic.
Configures match order and enables logging for classifiers.
Shows an example of configuring a classifier for traffic from a specific MAC address.
Explains how policy rules ensure traffic flows receive requested network treatment.
Guides on using the Policy Rule screen to enable policy and display active classifiers.
Explains DiffServ as a class of service for packet marking and per-hop treatment.
Describes the DS field, DSCP, and how they affect packet forwarding behavior.
Allows viewing and configuring policy rules.
Introduces the storm control feature for limiting broadcast, multicast, and DLF packets.
Guides on using the Storm Control screen to limit packet rates on ports.
Provides the screen to configure traffic storm control on the Switch.
Explains configuring rate limits and actions for detected errors.
Details how CPU protection limits control packets to prevent overload.
Explains how to automatically undo actions after errors are resolved.
Guides on using Errdisable Status, CPU Protection, Errdisable Detect, and Recovery screens.
Introduces IP source guard features: DHCP snooping, ARP inspection, and static IP bindings.
Explains the binding table used to distinguish authorized and unauthorized ARP packets.
Filters unauthorized DHCP server packets and builds a binding table.
Filters unauthorized ARP packets by looking up MAC, VLAN, IP, and port in the binding table.
Allows viewing current bindings for DHCP snooping and ARP inspection.
Manages static bindings for DHCP snooping and ARP inspection.
Filters unauthorized DHCP server packets and builds a dynamic binding table.
Guides on using DHCP Snooping Status, Setup, Port Setup, VLAN Setup, and VLAN Port Setup screens.
Allows viewing various statistics about the DHCP snooping database.
Enables DHCP snooping, specifies default DHCP server location, and configures the database.
Specifies whether ports are trusted or untrusted for DHCP snooping.
Enables DHCP snooping on each VLAN and specifies Option 82 information.
Applies different DHCP option 82 profiles to specific ports in a VLAN.
Displays the list of MAC address filters created for unauthorized ARP packets.
Provides statistics about ARP packets in each VLAN.
Allows viewing log messages generated by ARP packets.
Enables ARP inspection and configures log settings and rate limits.
Specifies trusted/untrusted ports and ARP packet rate limits.
Enables ARP inspection on each VLAN and configures log messages.
Provides background on ARP inspection and man-in-the-middle attacks.
Describes IEEE 802.1x, MAC, and Guest VLAN authentication methods.
Guides on activating IEEE 802.1x, MAC authentication, and Guest VLAN.
Explains IEEE 802.1x and MAC authentication processes.
Provides the screen to activate IEEE 802.1x security.
Provides the screen to activate MAC authentication.
Enables assigning a guest VLAN to a port for unauthenticated users.
Provides background on IEEE 802.1x, RADIUS, and EAP authentication types.
Shows how to set up port security.
Explains port security allowing only learned/static MAC addresses through a port.
Provides the screen to configure port security settings.
Explains how to configure screens for firmware and configuration file maintenance.
Lists screens for Certificates, Cluster Management, Restore, Backup, Erase Config, Save Config, Clone, Diagnostic, Firmware Upgrade, Reboot, Tech-Support.
Allows viewing and importing the Switch's CA-signed certificates.
Provides background on FTP commands, filename conventions, and restrictions.
Explains managing switches through one cluster manager.
Allows viewing the Switch's role in the cluster and accessing member Web Configurators.
Provides the screen to configure clustering management.
Provides background on cluster member switch management.
Allows restoring a previously saved configuration file.
Provides screen to back up the current Switch configuration to a computer.
Resets the Switch to its Zyxel default configuration settings.
Allows saving current configuration settings permanently.
Allows copying settings from a source port to destination ports.
Provides tools to ping, traceroute, perform port tests, or show Switch location.
Allows upgrading the Switch’s firmware through Web Configurator or NCC.
Restarts the Switch without turning off power, allowing loading of configurations.
Provides a log enhancement tool for issue analysis by customer support.
Troubleshooting steps for power issues, hardware connections, and LED behavior.
Addresses issues with accessing the Login screen and logging into the Switch.
Troubleshooting steps for losing configuration settings after restart or accidental unplugging.
Troubleshooting steps for issues where Powered Devices (PDs) are not receiving power.
Addresses issues with registering the Switch in Nebula, including locked devices.
Introduces IPv6, its address size, and features.
Explains IPv6 address format and abbreviation rules.
Describes the address prefix and prefix length representation in IPv6.
Defines link-local addresses as unique identifiers on the local network.
Defines global addresses as unique identifiers on the Internet.
Describes the unspecified address used when a device lacks its own address.
Defines the loopback address for sending packets to itself.
Explains IPv6 multicast addresses and scope.
Explains IPv6 address and subnet mask composition.
Defines the 64-bit interface ID for physical or virtual interfaces.
Describes the EUI-64 format for interface ID adaptation with IPv6.
Explains the DHCPv6 protocol for assigning IPv6 network addresses.
Defines Identity Association (IA) for managing assigned addresses.
Explains how DHCP relay agents forward messages between clients and servers.
Describes how IPv6 routers use prefixes for LAN IP address generation.
Introduces ICMPv6 for packet processing error reporting and diagnostics.
Explains NDP for discovering IPv6 devices and tracking neighbor reachability.
Details the IPv6 caches maintained by the Switch for messages.
Introduces MLD protocol for discovering MLD listeners and groups.
Explains MLD messages like queries, reports, and done messages.
Provides steps to enable IPv6 on a Windows 7 computer.
Guides on enabling IPv6 and DHCPv6 client on a Windows 10 PC.
States the copyright information for the publication.
Disclaims Zyxel's liability for product application or use and reserves the right to make changes.
Provides regulatory compliance statements for USA, Canada, and EU/UK.
Lists ISO 3166 2-letter country codes.
Provides critical safety warnings regarding handling, usage, and installation.
Gives information on product and battery disposal and recycling.
Explains the meaning of symbols used in the product manual.
Directs users to view product documentation and certifications online.
Details Zyxel's warranty terms for product defects.
Encourages product registration online for firmware upgrades and information.
Lists trademarks used for identification purposes.
