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ZyXEL Communications GS2200-8 User Manual

ZyXEL Communications GS2200-8
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GS2200-8/24 Series
Intelligent Layer 2 GbE Switch
Copyright © 2011
ZyXEL Communications Corporation
Firmware Version 4.00
Edition 1, 12/2011
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ZyXEL Communications GS2200-8 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandZyXEL Communications
ModelGS2200-8
CategorySwitch
LanguageEnglish

Summary

About This User's Guide

Intended Audience

Describes the target users for this manual, focusing on those who will configure the Switch via the web interface.

Related Documentation

Lists other available documentation such as CLI Reference Guide and Web Configurator Online Help.

Documentation Feedback

Provides contact information for sending comments, questions, or suggestions regarding the manual.

Need More Help?

Download Library

Guides users to search for product updates and documentation like User Guides and CLI Reference Guides.

Knowledge Base

Directs users to a collection of answers for previously asked questions about ZyXEL products.

Customer Support

Provides contact information for customer support if problems cannot be solved by other means.

Document Conventions

Warnings and Notes

Explains how warnings and notes are presented in the guide to convey important information or risks.

Syntax Conventions

Details conventions used for referring to product names, commands, and interface elements.

Safety Warnings

Contents Overview

Getting to Know Your Switch

1.1 Introduction

Introduces the main features, applications, and management methods of the Switch.

1.2 Ways to Manage the Switch

Outlines the various methods available for managing the Switch, including Web Configurator and CLI.

1.3 Good Habits for Managing the Switch

Provides recommendations for secure and effective Switch management practices.

Hardware Installation and Connection

2.1 Installation Scenarios

Describes the different scenarios for installing and connecting the Switch, such as desktop or rack mounting.

2.2 Desktop Installation Procedure

Provides a step-by-step guide for installing the Switch on a desktop surface.

2.3 Mounting the Switch on a Rack

Details the procedure for mounting the Switch onto a standard 19-inch EIA rack.

2.4 Wall Mounting (for GS2200-8 only)

Explains the process for securely mounting the GS2200-8 model Switch onto a wall.

Hardware Panels

3.1 Overview

Introduces the hardware components and connections described in this chapter.

3.2 Front Panels

Details the layout and components of the Switch's front panel.

3.2.1 Console Port

Describes the console port and its usage for local management.

3.2.2 Gigabit Ethernet Ports

Explains the functionality and features of the Gigabit Ethernet ports, including auto-negotiation.

3.2.3 Mini-GBIC Slots

Details the Mini-GBIC slots and transceiver installation/removal procedures.

3.3 LEDs

Provides descriptions for all LEDs on the Switch, aiding in status monitoring and troubleshooting.

The Web Configurator

4.1 Overview

Introduces the web-based management interface for Switch setup and configuration.

4.2 System Login

Guides users through the process of accessing the web configurator and logging into the Switch.

4.3 The Status Screen

Describes the main status screen, including navigation components and quick links.

4.4 Saving Your Configuration

Explains how to save configuration changes to the Switch's run-time and non-volatile memory.

4.6 Resetting the Switch

Provides instructions on how to reset the Switch to factory defaults if locked out or password is forgotten.

Initial Setup Example

5.1 Overview

Outlines the steps for initial Switch setup in an example network environment.

5.1.1 Creating a VLAN

Details the process of creating a VLAN and assigning ports to it for network segmentation.

5.2 Configuring Switch Management IP Address

Explains how to configure the Switch's management IP address for network access.

Tutorials

6.1 Overview

Introduces practical examples of using the web configurator to set up and use the Switch.

6.2 How to Use DHCP Snooping on the Switch

Provides a step-by-step tutorial on configuring DHCP snooping for network security.

6.3 How to Use DHCP Relay on the Switch

Details the configuration process for the Switch to act as a DHCP relay agent.

System Status and Port Statistics

7.1 Overview

Describes how to view system status, port details, and PoE status.

7.2 Port Status Summary

Explains how to view a summary of the status and statistics for all Switch ports.

7.2.1 Status: Port Details

Details how to view the status and performance data for individual Switch ports.

Basic Setting

8.1 Overview

Introduces basic configuration settings including System Info, General Setup, and IP Setup.

8.2 System Information

Describes how to view system information such as firmware version and hardware status.

8.3 General Setup

Explains the configuration of general Switch settings like system name, location, and time.

8.5 Switch Setup Screen

Details how to configure global Switch parameters like VLAN type and ARP aging time.

8.6 IP Setup

Guides on configuring the Switch's IP address, default gateway, and DNS server settings.

8.7 Port Setup

Explains how to configure settings for individual Switch ports, including speed and duplex.

8.8 PoE Status

Describes how to view the status of Power over Ethernet (PoE) ports and connected devices.

8.8.1 PoE Setup

Details how to set priority levels for Power over Ethernet (PoE) distribution to connected devices.

VLAN

9.1 Overview

Introduces VLAN concepts and configuration procedures for 802.1Q tagged and port-based VLANs.

9.2 VLAN Status

Explains how to view all configured VLAN groups and their status.

9.3 Configure a Static VLAN

Provides instructions on configuring static VLAN parameters for the Switch.

9.4 Configure VLAN Port Settings

Details how to configure static VLAN (IEEE 802.1Q) settings on a per-port basis.

9.5 Subnet Based VLANs

Explains how to group traffic into logical VLANs based on source IP subnet.

9.6 Protocol Based VLANs

Describes how to group traffic into logical VLANs based on specified protocols.

9.7 Port-based VLAN Setup

Details how to set up VLANs where packet forwarding is based on destination MAC address and port.

Static MAC Forward Setup

10.1 Overview

Introduces the configuration of forwarding rules based on MAC addresses of network devices.

10.2 Configuring Static MAC Forwarding

Explains how to assign static MAC addresses for a port, which do not age out.

Static Multicast Forward Setup

11.1 Overview

Introduces the configuration of forwarding rules based on multicast MAC addresses.

11.1.2 What You Need to Know

Explains static multicast addresses and how static forwarding works.

11.2 Configuring Static Multicast Forwarding

Details how to configure rules to forward specific multicast frames to designated ports.

Filtering

12.1 Overview

Discusses MAC address port filtering based on source/destination MAC addresses and VLAN group.

12.2 Configure a Filtering Rule

Provides instructions on creating rules for traffic filtering based on MAC addresses and VLANs.

Spanning Tree Protocol

13.1 Overview

Introduces support for STP, RSTP, and MSTP standards and multiple STP configurations.

13.2 Spanning Tree Protocol Status Screen

Describes how to view STP status across different modes like RSTP, MRSTP, and MSTP.

13.3 Spanning Tree Configuration

Explains how to activate one of the STP modes (RSTP, MRSTP, MSTP) on the Switch.

13.4 Configure Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol

Details the configuration settings for Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP).

13.6 Configure Multiple Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol

Guides on configuring ZyXEL's proprietary Multiple RSTP (MRSTP) feature.

13.8 Configure Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol

Details the configuration process for Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol (MSTP).

Bandwidth Control

14.1 Overview

Explains how to cap the maximum bandwidth for outgoing traffic flows on a port.

14.2 Bandwidth Control Setup

Provides instructions on setting bandwidth limits for incoming and outgoing traffic.

Broadcast Storm Control

15.1 Overview

Introduces the broadcast storm control feature to limit broadcast, multicast, and DLF packets.

15.2 Broadcast Storm Control Setup

Details how to configure limits for broadcast, multicast, and DLF packets per second on ports.

Mirroring

16.1 Overview

Discusses port mirroring setup screens for traffic analysis.

16.2 Port Mirroring Setup

Explains how to select a monitor port and specify traffic flow for mirroring.

Link Aggregation

17.1 Overview

Explains how to logically aggregate physical links to form a higher-bandwidth link.

17.1.2 What You Need to Know

Discusses static and dynamic link aggregation, recommending static for stability.

17.2 Link Aggregation Status

Describes how to view the status of configured trunk groups and active ports.

17.3 Link Aggregation Setting

Provides instructions for configuring static link aggregation.

17.4 Link Aggregation Control Protocol

Details how to enable Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP) for dynamic link aggregation.

Port Authentication

18.1 Overview

Introduces IEEE 802.1x port authentication using external servers.

18.1.2 What You Need to Know

Explains the use of RADIUS and TACACS+ protocols for user validation.

18.2 Port Authentication Configuration

Guides on activating port authentication methods and configuring RADIUS server settings.

18.3 Activate IEEE 802.1x Security

Details how to activate IEEE 802.1x security on the Switch and its ports.

18.3.1 Guest VLAN

Explains how to enable and assign a guest VLAN to a port for unauthenticated users.

Port Security

19.1 Overview

Describes how to set up port security to allow only authorized MAC addresses.

19.2 Port Security Setup

Provides instructions for enabling port security and managing MAC address learning.

Classifier

20.1 Overview

Introduces packet classifiers and Quality of Service (QoS) concepts on the Switch.

20.2 Configuring the Classifier

Explains how to define classifiers and specify actions for matching traffic flows.

20.2.1 Viewing and Editing Classifier Configuration

Describes how to view and modify existing classifier configurations.

Policy Rule

21.1 Policy Rules Overview

Explains how policy rules ensure traffic flows receive requested network treatment.

21.2 Configuring Policy Rules

Guides on configuring policy rules, which require a classifier to be set up first.

21.3 Policy Example

Provides an example of configuring a policy to limit bandwidth on a traffic flow.

Queuing Method

22.1 Overview

Introduces queuing methods to help solve performance degradation during network congestion.

22.2 Configuring Queuing

Explains how to set priorities for Switch queues to distribute bandwidth.

Multicast

23.1 Overview

Introduces how to configure various multicast features.

23.2 Multicast Status

Describes how to view multicast group information.

23.3 Multicast Setting

Details how to configure IGMP snooping and multicast traffic forwarding.

23.4 IGMP Snooping VLAN

Explains how to configure VLANs for IGMP snooping.

23.5 IGMP Filtering Profile

Guides on specifying ranges of multicast groups that clients can join.

23.6 The MVR Screen

Describes how to create multicast VLANs and select receiver/source ports.

AAA

24.1 Overview

Introduces authentication and authorization settings using AAA servers like RADIUS and TACACS+.

24.3 RADIUS Server Setup

Provides instructions for configuring RADIUS server settings for authentication.

24.4 TACACS+ Server Setup

Details the configuration steps for TACACS+ authentication settings.

24.5 AAA Setup

Explains how to specify authentication and authorization methods and databases.

24.6 Technical Reference

Provides background information on AAA concepts like Vendor Specific Attributes.

IP Source Guard

25.1 Overview

Introduces IP source guard for filtering unauthorized DHCP and ARP packets.

25.3 IP Source Guard Static Binding

Details how to manage static bindings for DHCP snooping and ARP inspection.

25.5 DHCP Snooping Configure

Explains how to enable DHCP snooping and configure the database and VLAN settings.

25.6 ARP Inspection Status

Describes how to view the list of MAC address filters created due to unauthorized ARP packets.

25.9 ARP Inspection Configure

Guides on configuring ARP inspection, including filter aging time and log settings.

Loop Guard

26.1 Overview

Explains how to configure the Switch to guard against network loops on the edge.

26.2 Loop Guard Setup

Provides instructions on enabling loop guard on the Switch and specific ports.

Layer 2 Protocol Tunneling

27.1 Overview

Introduces Layer 2 Protocol Tunneling (L2PT) used on service provider edge devices.

27.2 Configuring Layer 2 Protocol Tunneling

Details how to enable L2PT and specify MAC addresses for packet encapsulation.

PPPoE

28.1 PPPoE Intermediate Agent Overview

Introduces the PPPoE Intermediate Agent for providing subscriber information to PPPoE servers.

28.3 PPPoE Intermediate Agent

Explains how to configure the Switch to provide subscriber information for PPPoE clients.

28.3.1 PPPoE IA Per-Port

Details configuring PPPoE IA settings for trusted/untrusted ports.

28.3.2 PPPoE IA Per-Port Per-VLAN

Explains configuring PPPoE IA settings for specific VLANs on a port.

28.3.3 PPPoE IA for VLAN

Guides on enabling PPPoE Intermediate Agent on a VLAN and setting circuit/remote IDs.

Error Disable

29.1 Overview

Explains how to configure rate limits for control packets and actions upon error detection.

29.3 CPU Protection Configuration

Details how to limit control packet rates to protect the Switch's CPU.

29.4 Error-Disable Detect Configuration

Guides on detecting control packet rate limit exceedance and configuring actions.

29.5 Error-Disable Recovery Configuration

Explains how to configure the Switch to automatically undo actions after an error is resolved.

Static Route

30.1 Overview

Introduces how to configure static routes for IP communication.

30.2 Configuring Static Routing

Provides instructions on activating and deactivating static routes.

Differentiated Services

31.1 Overview

Explains how to configure Differentiated Services (DiffServ) for traffic prioritization.

31.2 Activating DiffServ

Guides on activating DiffServ to apply marking rules or IEEE 802.1p priority mapping.

31.3 DSCP-to-IEEE 802.1p Priority Settings

Details how to configure DSCP to IEEE 802.1p mapping for traffic prioritization.

DHCP

32.1 DHCP Overview

Introduces the DHCP feature, including relay agents and configuration options.

32.2 DHCP Status

Describes how to view the DHCP relay mode and status.

32.3 Configuring DHCP Global Relay

Explains how to configure global DHCP relay settings for the Switch.

32.4 Configuring DHCP VLAN Settings

Details how to configure DHCP settings based on the VLAN domain of DHCP clients.

ARP Learning

33.1 ARP Overview

Introduces Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) and its role in mapping IP to MAC addresses.

33.2 Configuring ARP Learning

Provides instructions on configuring ARP learning modes on a per-port basis.

Maintenance

34.1 Overview

Explains how to maintain the Switch's firmware and configuration files.

34.2 The Maintenance Screen

Describes the maintenance screen for managing firmware, configuration, and system reboot.

34.3 Firmware Upgrade

Guides on upgrading the Switch's firmware to the latest version.

34.4 Restore a Configuration File

Explains how to restore a previously saved configuration file to the Switch.

34.5 Backup a Configuration File

Details how to save and store the current device settings for later use.

Access Control

35.1 Overview

Introduces how to control access to the Switch via console, Telnet, SSH, FTP, and Web.

35.3 Configuring SNMP

Guides on configuring SNMP settings, including version, community strings, and trap destinations.

35.4 Setting Up Login Accounts

Explains how to assign users who can access the Switch via the web configurator.

35.5 Service Port Access Control

Details how to decide which services can be used to access the Switch.

35.6 Remote Management

Specifies trusted computers from which an administrator can manage the Switch.

Diagnostic

36.1 Overview

Explains the functions of the Diagnostic screen for checking system logs and performing tests.

36.2 Diagnostic

Describes how to check system logs, ping IP addresses, and perform port tests.

Syslog

37.1 Overview

Explains the syslog protocol for sending event notification messages to a syslog server.

37.2 Syslog Setup

Guides on configuring the device's system logging settings.

37.3 Syslog Server Setup

Details how to configure a list of external syslog servers.

Cluster Management

38.1 Overview

Introduces cluster management, allowing management of multiple switches through one manager.

38.2 Cluster Management Status

Describes how to view the Switch's role in the cluster and access member switch configurators.

38.3 Clustering Management Configuration

Provides instructions on configuring clustering management settings.

MAC Table

39.1 Overview

Introduces the MAC Table screen, showing how frames are forwarded or filtered across ports.

39.2 Viewing the MAC Table

Explains how to check if a MAC address is dynamic or static in the MAC table.

ARP Table

40.1 Overview

Introduces the ARP Table screen, which displays IP-to-MAC address mappings.

40.2 Viewing the ARP Table

Guides on using the ARP table to view IP-to-MAC address mappings and remove entries.

Configure Clone

41.1 Overview

Explains how to copy settings from one port to other ports.

41.2 Configure Clone

Details how to copy basic and advanced settings from a source port to destination ports.

Troubleshooting

42.1 Power, Hardware Connections, and LEDs

Provides troubleshooting steps for power issues, hardware connections, and LED behavior.

42.2 Switch Access and Login

Offers solutions for problems related to accessing or logging into the Switch.

42.3 Switch Configuration

Addresses issues related to losing configuration settings after restarting the Switch.

Product Specifications

Table 128 Hardware Specifications

Summarizes the Switch's hardware features, including dimensions, weight, and power specifications.

Table 129 Firmware Specifications

Lists the Switch's firmware specifications, including default IP, subnet mask, and administrator credentials.

Table 130 Feature Specifications

Details the Switch's various features such as VLAN, MAC Address Filter, and QoS.

Changing a Fuse

Removing a Fuse

Provides instructions on how to safely remove a burnt-out fuse from the Switch.

Installing a Fuse

Details the procedure for installing a replacement fuse into the Switch.

Common Services

Table 132 Commonly Used Services

Lists common services, their protocols, port numbers, and descriptions.

Legal Information

Copyright

Provides copyright information for the publication.

Disclaimer

States ZyXEL's liability limitations regarding the use of products and software.

Certifications

Lists regulatory certifications and compliance statements for the device.

ZyXEL Limited Warranty

Details the terms and conditions of the ZyXEL limited warranty for the product.

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