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ZyXEL Communications GS2200-24 Series User Manual

ZyXEL Communications GS2200-24 Series
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GS2200-24/24P Series
Intelligent Layer 2 GbE Switch
Intelligent Layer 2 GbE Switch with PoE
Copyright © 2010
ZyXEL Communications Corporation
Firmware Version 3.90
Edition 1, 2/2010
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ZyXEL Communications GS2200-24 Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandZyXEL Communications
ModelGS2200-24 Series
CategorySwitch
LanguageEnglish

Summary

About This User's Guide

Intended Audience

Manual is for people who want to configure the Switch using the web configurator.

Related Documentation

Lists other guides like CLI Reference Guide and Web Configurator Online Help.

Document Conventions

Warnings and Notes

Explains how warnings and notes are displayed in the guide.

Syntax Conventions

Details on how product labels, screen names, keystrokes, and symbols are used.

Safety Warnings

General Safety Precautions

General safety precautions for using the product safely.

Fuse Warning

Specific warning about replacing fuses with the correct type and rating.

Introduction and Hardware

Getting to Know Your Switch

Introduces the main features and applications of the GS2200-24/24P switches.

Hardware Installation and Connection

Provides instructions on how to install and connect the switch.

Hardware Panels

Describes the front and rear panels and hardware connections of the switch.

Basic Configuration

The Web Configurator

Introduces the configuration and functions of the HTML-based web configurator.

System Login

Step-by-step instructions for logging into the switch via its IP address.

The Status Screen

Describes the first screen displayed after accessing the web configurator.

Change Your Password

Recommends changing the default administrator password for security.

Saving Your Configuration

Explains how to save configuration changes to run-time and non-volatile memory.

Resetting the Switch

Procedures for reloading the factory-default configuration or resetting the switch.

Logging Out of the Web Configurator

Instructions on how to properly exit the web configurator for security.

Initial Setup Example

Creating a VLAN

Explains how to confine broadcast frames to a VLAN group using port-based or tagged VLANs.

Setting Port VID

Details how to add a tag to incoming untagged frames for VLAN forwarding.

Configuring Switch Management IP Address

Guides on configuring the switch's IP address for management purposes.

Tutorials

How to Use DHCP Snooping on the Switch

Tutorial on configuring DHCP snooping to assign IP addresses to devices.

How to Use DHCP Relay on the Switch

Tutorial on configuring the switch to forward DHCP client requests to a specific server.

Creating a VLAN

Steps to configure a port as a member of a specific VLAN for DHCP relay.

Configuring DHCP Relay

Steps to enable DHCP relay and add relay agent information to DHCP requests.

System Status and Port Statistics

Port Status Summary

Displays port statistics, including link status, speed, and traffic data.

Status: Port Details

Shows detailed performance data for an individual port.

Basic Setting

System Information

Displays general switch information like firmware version and hardware monitor details.

General Setup

Configuration for general settings such as system name, location, and time.

Introduction to VLANs

Explains VLANs for partitioning networks and increasing performance.

Switch Setup Screen

Configuration for VLAN type, GARP timers, and priority queue assignment.

IP Setup

Configuration of switch IP address, default gateway, DNS, and management VLAN ID.

Management IP Addresses

How to configure multiple IP addresses for switch management via VLANs.

Port Setup

Configuration of individual switch port settings like speed, duplex, and flow control.

PoE Setup

Setting priority levels for distributing power to PoE-enabled devices.

Advanced

VLAN

Configuration of 802.1Q tagged and port-based VLANs.

Static MAC Forward Setup

Configuration of forwarding rules based on MAC addresses.

Filtering

Creating rules to filter traffic based on MAC addresses and VLAN groups.

Spanning Tree Protocol

Configuration of STP, RSTP, and MSTP to prevent network loops.

Bandwidth Control

Defining maximum allowable bandwidth for incoming and outgoing traffic on ports.

Broadcast Storm Control

Limiting broadcast, multicast, and DLF packets per second on ports.

Mirroring

Setting up port mirroring to copy traffic to a monitor port for examination.

Link Aggregation

Logically aggregating physical links to form one higher-bandwidth link.

Port Authentication

Validating access to ports using the IEEE 802.1x authentication method.

Port Security

Allowing only authorized MAC addresses to pass through a port.

Classifier

Defining classifiers to group traffic flows based on specific criteria.

Policy Rule

Defining actions to be performed on classified traffic flows.

Queuing Method

Configuring queuing algorithms to manage traffic under network congestion.

Multicast

Configuring various multicast features including IGMP snooping and MVR.

AAA

Configuring authentication and authorization settings using RADIUS and TACACS+.

IP Source Guard

Filtering unauthorized DHCP and ARP packets using a binding table.

Loop Guard

Configuring the switch to guard against loops on the network edge.

Layer 2 Protocol Tunneling

Configuring layer 2 protocol tunneling on service provider edge devices.

IP Application

Static Route

How to configure static routes for IP communication.

Differentiated Services

How to configure Differentiated Services (DiffServ) for QoS.

DHCP

How to configure DHCP features like relay agents and servers.

Static Route

Configuring Static Routing

Steps to create static routes by specifying destination IP, subnet mask, gateway, and metric.

Differentiated Services

Activating DiffServ

Enabling DiffServ to apply marking rules or IEEE 802.1p priority mapping.

DSCP-to-IEEE 802.1p Priority Settings

Configuring DSCP to IEEE 802.1p mapping for traffic prioritization.

DHCP

Configuring DHCP Global Relay

Configuring global DHCP relay to forward requests to a single DHCP server.

Configuring DHCP VLAN Settings

Configuring DHCP settings based on VLAN domain, including Option 82.

Management

Maintenance

Maintaining firmware and configuration files.

Access Control

Controlling access to the switch.

Diagnostic

Checking system logs, pinging IP addresses, and performing port tests.

Syslog

Configuring syslog screens for event notification messages.

Cluster Management

Managing switches through a single cluster manager switch.

MAC Table

Viewing how frames are forwarded or filtered across switch ports.

ARP Table

Viewing IP-to-MAC address mappings.

Configure Clone

Copying settings from one port to other ports.

Maintenance

The Maintenance Screen

Screen for managing firmware and configuration files.

Load Factory Default

Resetting the switch back to its factory default configurations.

Save Configuration

Saving current configuration settings to Configuration 1 or 2, or to the current configuration.

Reboot System

Restarting the switch and loading specific configurations.

Firmware Upgrade

Upgrading the switch to the latest firmware version.

Restore a Configuration File

Restoring a previously saved configuration from a computer.

Backup a Configuration File

Saving and storing current device settings to a computer.

Technical Reference

Technical background on FTP command line and filename conventions.

Access Control

The Access Control Main Screen

Displays the main screen for managing access control settings.

Configuring SNMP

Configuring SNMP settings including version, community strings, and trap destinations.

Configuring SNMP Trap Group

Specifying types of SNMP traps to send to SNMP managers.

Setting Up Login Accounts

Assigning users who can access the switch via web configurator.

Service Port Access Control

Deciding which services can be used to access the switch.

Remote Management

Specifying trusted computers for managing the switch.

About SNMP

Explains SNMP as a protocol for managing network devices.

Introduction to HTTPS

Explains HTTPS for secure web access to the switch.

Diagnostic

Diagnostic

Checking system logs, pinging IP addresses, and performing port tests.

Syslog

Syslog Setup

Configuring device's system logging settings.

Syslog Server Setup

Configuring a list of external syslog servers to send logs to.

Cluster Management

Cluster Management Status

Viewing the switch's role in the cluster and accessing cluster member web configurators.

Clustering Management Configuration

Configuring clustering management, including setting up a cluster manager and adding members.

Cluster Member Switch Management

How to manage cluster member switches via the cluster manager.

Uploading Firmware to a Cluster Member Switch

Example of uploading firmware to a cluster member switch via FTP.

MAC Table

Viewing the MAC Table

Checking if MAC addresses are dynamic or static and viewing MAC table entries.

ARP Table

Viewing the ARP Table

Viewing IP-to-MAC address mappings in the ARP table.

Configure Clone

Configure Clone

Copying basic and advanced settings from a source port to destination ports.

Troubleshooting & Product Specifications

Troubleshooting

Suggestions for solving potential problems encountered with the switch.

Product Specifications

Summary of the switch's hardware and firmware features.

Troubleshooting

Power, Hardware Connections, and LEDs

Troubleshooting power issues, hardware connections, and LED behavior.

Switch Access and Login

Solutions for forgetting IP address, username, or password, and login screen access issues.

Switch Configuration

Troubleshooting issues related to losing configuration settings after restarting the switch.

Product Specifications

Hardware Specifications

Details on dimensions, weight, power, interfaces, LEDs, and operating environment.

Firmware Specifications

Features and descriptions of firmware specifications like default IP, password, and supported protocols.

Feature Specifications

Overview of supported features like L2 Bridging, Switching, STP, QoS, etc.

Standards Supported

Lists the standards supported by the switch, including RFCs and IEEE standards.

Appendices and Index

Changing a Fuse

Instructions on how to remove and install fuses for the switch.

Common Services

Lists commonly used services, their protocols, and port numbers.

Legal Information

Copyright, disclaimer, trademarks, certifications, and FCC/CE warnings.

Index

Alphabetical listing of topics and their corresponding page numbers.

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