ZyXEL Communications GS-4012F User manual

GS-4012F
Ethernet Switch
User’s Guide
Version 3.60
4/2005

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Copyright 1
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2 Interference Statements and Warnings
Interference Statements and
Warnings
FCC Statement
This switch complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1This switch may not cause harmful interference.
2This switch must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operations.
FCC Warning
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital switch, pursuant
to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause
harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
CE Mark Warning:
This is a class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which
case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
Taiwanese BSMI (Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection) A Warning:
Notice 1
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user's authority to operate the equipment.
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
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For your safety, be sure to read and follow all warning notices and instructions.
• Do NOT open the device or unit. Opening or removing covers can expose you to dangerous high
voltage points or other risks. ONLY qualified service personnel can service the device. Please contact
your vendor for further information.
• Use ONLY the dedicated power supply for your device. Connect the power cord or power adaptor to
the right supply voltage (110V AC in North America or 230V AC in Europe).
• Do NOT use the device if the power supply is damaged as it might cause electrocution.
• If the power supply is damaged, remove it from the power outlet.
• Do NOT attempt to repair the power supply. Contact your local vendor to order a new power supply.
• Place connecting cables carefully so that no one will step on them or stumble over them. Do NOT
allow anything to rest on the power cord and do NOT locate the product where anyone can walk on
the power cord.
• If you wall mount your device, make sure that no electrical, gas or water pipes will be damaged.
• Do NOT install nor use your device during a thunderstorm. There may be a remote risk of electric
shock from lightning.
• Do NOT expose your device to dampness, dust or corrosive liquids.
• Do NOT use this product near water, for example, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool.
• Make sure to connect the cables to the correct ports.
• Do NOT obstruct the device ventilation slots, as insufficient airflow may harm your device.
• Do NOT store things on the device.
• Connect ONLY suitable accessories to the device.

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4ZyXEL Limited Warranty
ZyXEL Limited Warranty
ZyXEL warrants to the original end user (purchaser) that this product is free from any defects in materials
or workmanship for a period of up to two years from the date of purchase. During the warranty period, and
upon proof of purchase, should the product have indications of failure due to faulty workmanship and/or
materials, ZyXEL will, at its discretion, repair or replace the defective products or components without
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components to proper operating condition. Any replacement will consist of a new or re-manufactured
functionally equivalent product of equal value, and will be solely at the discretion of ZyXEL. This
warranty shall not apply if the product is modified, misused, tampered with, damaged by an act of God, or
subjected to abnormal working conditions.
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Table of Contents
Copyright .................................................................................................................. 1
Interference Statements and Warnings.................................................................. 2
ZyXEL Limited Warranty ......................................................................................... 4
Customer Support ................................................................................................... 5
Table of Contents..................................................................................................... 7
List of Figures ........................................................................................................ 19
List of Tables .......................................................................................................... 25
Preface.................................................................................................................... 29
Chapter 1
Getting to Know Your Switch................................................................................ 31
1.1 Introduction ........................................................................................................ 31
1.2 Software Features ............................................................................................. 31
1.3 Hardware Features ............................................................................................ 34
1.4 Applications ....................................................................................................... 35
1.4.1 Backbone Application ............................................................................... 35
1.4.2 Bridging Example ..................................................................................... 35
1.4.3 High Performance Switching Example ..................................................... 36
1.4.4 IEEE 802.1Q VLAN Application Examples .............................................. 36
1.4.4.1 Tag-based VLAN Example ............................................................. 37
1.4.4.2 VLAN Shared Server Example ....................................................... 37
Chapter 2
Hardware Installation and Connection ................................................................ 39
2.1 Freestanding Installation ................................................................................... 39
2.2 Mounting the Switch on a Rack ........................................................................ 40
2.2.1 Rack-mounted Installation Requirements ................................................ 40
2.2.1.1 Precautions .................................................................................... 40
2.2.2 Attaching the Mounting Brackets to the Switch ........................................ 40
2.2.3 Mounting the Switch on a Rack ................................................................ 40
Chapter 3
Hardware Overview................................................................................................ 43
3.1 Front Panel Connection .................................................................................... 43

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3.1.1 Console Port ........................................................................................... 43
3.1.2 Gigabit Ethernet Ports ............................................................................. 44
3.1.2.1 Default Ethernet Settings ................................................................ 44
3.1.3 SFP Slots ................................................................................................ 44
3.1.3.1 Transceiver Installation ................................................................ 44
3.1.3.2 Transceiver Removal ................................................................... 45
3.2 Rear Panel ........................................................................................................ 46
3.2.1 Power Connector ..................................................................................... 46
3.2.2 External Backup Power Supply Connector ............................................. 46
3.3 Front Panel LEDs .......................................................................................... 47
Chapter 4
The Web Configurator ........................................................................................... 49
4.1 Introduction ........................................................................................................ 49
4.2 System Login .................................................................................................. 49
4.3 The Status Screen ........................................................................................ 50
4.3.1 Change Your Password ........................................................................ 54
4.4 Switch Lockout ................................................................................................ 54
4.5 Resetting the Switch ....................................................................................... 55
4.5.1 Reload the Configuration File ................................................................. 55
4.6 Logging Out of the Web Configurator ............................................................... 56
4.7 Help ................................................................................................................. 56
Chapter 5
Initial Setup Example............................................................................................. 57
5.1 Overview ............................................................................................................ 57
5.1.1 Configuring an IP Interface ...................................................................... 57
5.1.2 Configuring DHCP Server Settings .......................................................... 58
5.1.3 Creating a VLAN ...................................................................................... 59
5.1.4 Setting Port VID ....................................................................................... 60
5.1.5 Enabling RIP ............................................................................................ 61
Chapter 6
System Status and Port Statistics ........................................................................ 63
6.1 Overview ............................................................................................................ 63
6.2 Port Status Summary ...................................................................................... 63
6.2.1 Port Details ............................................................................................. 64
Chapter 7
Basic Setting ......................................................................................................... 69
7.1 Overview ............................................................................................................ 69
7.2 System Information ........................................................................................... 69
7.3 General Setup ................................................................................................. 71

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7.4 Introduction to VLANs ...................................................................................... 73
7.5 IGMP Snooping ................................................................................................ 74
7.6 Switch Setup Screen ........................................................................................ 74
7.7 IP Setup ............................................................................................................ 76
7.7.1 IP Interfaces ............................................................................................ 76
7.8 Port Setup ......................................................................................................... 78
Chapter 8
VLAN ....................................................................................................................... 81
8.1 Introduction to IEEE 802.1Q Tagged VLANs .................................................. 81
8.1.1 Forwarding Tagged and Untagged Frames .............................................. 81
8.2 Automatic VLAN Registration .......................................................................... 82
8.2.1 GARP ....................................................................................................... 82
8.2.1.1 GARP Timers ................................................................................. 82
8.2.2 GVRP ....................................................................................................... 82
8.3 Port VLAN Trunking ......................................................................................... 83
8.4 Select the VLAN Type ...................................................................................... 83
8.5 Static VLAN ....................................................................................................... 84
8.5.1 Static VLAN Status ................................................................................... 84
8.5.2 Configure a Static VLAN ........................................................................ 85
8.5.3 Configure VLAN Port Settings ................................................................. 87
8.6 Port-based VLANs ........................................................................................... 88
8.6.1 Configure a Port-based VLAN .................................................................. 88
Chapter 9
Static MAC Forward Setup.................................................................................... 91
9.1 Overview ............................................................................................................ 91
9.2 Configuring Static MAC Forwarding ................................................................ 91
Chapter 10
Filtering................................................................................................................... 93
10.1 Overview .......................................................................................................... 93
10.2 Configure a Filtering Rule ............................................................................... 93
Chapter 11
Spanning Tree Protocol......................................................................................... 95
11.1 Overview .......................................................................................................... 95
11.1.1 STP Terminology ................................................................................... 95
11.1.2 How STP Works .................................................................................... 96
11.1.3 STP Port States ..................................................................................... 96
11.2 STP Status ..................................................................................................... 96
11.2.1 Configure STP ....................................................................................... 98

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Chapter 12
Bandwidth Control............................................................................................... 101
12.1 Configuring .................................................................................................... 101
Chapter 13
Broadcast Storm Control .................................................................................... 103
13.1 Overview ........................................................................................................ 103
13.2 Broadcast Storm Control Setup ..................................................................... 103
Chapter 14
Mirroring ............................................................................................................... 105
14.1 Overview ........................................................................................................ 105
14.2 Port Mirroring Configuration .......................................................................... 105
Chapter 15
Link Aggregation ................................................................................................. 107
15.1 Overview ........................................................................................................ 107
15.1.1 Dynamic Link Aggregation ................................................................. 107
15.1.2 Link Aggregation ID ............................................................................. 108
15.2 Link Aggregation Status ................................................................................. 108
15.3 Link Aggregation Setup ................................................................................ 109
Chapter 16
Port Authentication...............................................................................................113
16.1 Overview ........................................................................................................ 113
16.1.1 RADIUS ............................................................................................... 113
16.2 Configuring Port Authentication ..................................................................... 113
16.2.1 Activating IEEE 802.1x Security ......................................................... 114
16.2.2 Configuring RADIUS Server Settings ................................................. 115
Chapter 17
Port Security..........................................................................................................117
17.1 Overview ........................................................................................................ 117
17.2 Port Security Setup ........................................................................................ 117
Chapter 18
Classifier................................................................................................................119
18.1 Overview ........................................................................................................ 119
18.2 Configuring the Classifier .............................................................................. 119
18.3 Viewing and Editing Classifier Configuration ................................................ 122
18.4 Classifier Example ......................................................................................... 123

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Chapter 19
Policy Rule........................................................................................................... 125
19.1 Overview ....................................................................................................... 125
19.1.1 DiffServ ................................................................................................ 125
19.1.2 DSCP and Per-Hop Behavior ............................................................... 125
19.2 Configuring Policy Rules ............................................................................... 125
19.3 Viewing and Editing Policy Configuration ...................................................... 128
19.4 Policy Example .............................................................................................. 129
Chapter 20
Queuing Method................................................................................................... 131
20.1 Overview ........................................................................................................ 131
20.1.1 Strict Priority Queuing (SPQ) .............................................................. 131
20.1.2 Weighted Round Robin Scheduling (WRR) ......................................... 132
20.2 Configuring Queuing ...................................................................................... 132
Chapter 21
VLAN Stacking ..................................................................................................... 135
21.1 Introduction .................................................................................................... 135
21.1.1 VLAN Stacking Example ...................................................................... 135
21.2 VLAN Stacking Port Roles ............................................................................. 136
21.3 VLAN Tag Format .......................................................................................... 136
21.3.1 Frame Format ...................................................................................... 137
21.4 Configuring VLAN Stacking ........................................................................... 138
Chapter 22
Static Route .......................................................................................................... 141
22.1 Configuring .................................................................................................. 141
Chapter 23
RIP ........................................................................................................................ 143
23.1 Overview ........................................................................................................ 143
23.2 Configuring .................................................................................................. 143
Chapter 24
OSPF ..................................................................................................................... 145
24.1 Overview ........................................................................................................ 145
24.1.1 OSPF Autonomous Systems and Areas .............................................. 145
24.1.2 How OSPF Works ................................................................................ 146
24.1.3 Interfaces and Virtual Links .................................................................. 146
24.1.4 Configuring OSPF ............................................................................... 146
24.2 OSPF Status ................................................................................................ 147
24.3 Enabling OSPF and General Settings .......................................................... 148

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24.4 Configuring OSPF Areas .............................................................................. 150
24.4.1 Viewing OSPF Area Information Table ................................................. 151
24.5 Configuring OSPF Interfaces ....................................................................... 152
24.6 OSPF Virtual Links ...................................................................................... 153
Chapter 25
IGMP...................................................................................................................... 155
25.1 Overview ........................................................................................................ 155
25.2 Configuring .................................................................................................. 155
Chapter 26
DVMRP .................................................................................................................. 157
26.1 Overview ........................................................................................................ 157
26.2 How DVMRP Works ...................................................................................... 157
26.2.1 DVMRP Terminology ........................................................................... 158
26.3 Configuring DVMRP ..................................................................................... 158
26.3.1 DVMRP Configuration Error Messages .............................................. 159
26.4 Default DVMRP Timer Values ...................................................................... 160
Chapter 27
IP Multicast ........................................................................................................... 161
27.1 Overview ........................................................................................................ 161
27.2 Configuring .................................................................................................... 161
Chapter 28
Differentiated Services ........................................................................................ 163
28.1 Overview ........................................................................................................ 163
28.1.1 DSCP and Per-Hop Behavior .............................................................. 163
28.1.2 DiffServ Network Example .................................................................. 163
28.2 Activating DiffServ ........................................................................................ 164
28.3 DSCP-to-IEEE802.1p Priority Mapping ...................................................... 165
28.3.1 Configuring DSCP Settings .................................................................. 165
Chapter 29
DHCP..................................................................................................................... 167
29.1 Overview ........................................................................................................ 167
29.1.1 DHCP modes ...................................................................................... 167
29.2 DHCP Server Status ...................................................................................... 167
29.3 Configuring DHCP Server ........................................................................... 168
29.3.1 DHCP Server Configuration Example .................................................. 170
29.4 Configuring DHCP Relay ............................................................................... 170
29.4.1 DHCP Relay Agent Information ........................................................... 171
29.4.2 DHCP Relay Configuration Example ................................................... 172

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Chapter 30
VRRP ..................................................................................................................... 173
30.1 Overview ........................................................................................................ 173
30.2 Viewing VRRP Status .................................................................................. 174
30.3 Configuring VRRP ......................................................................................... 175
30.3.1 IP Interface Setup ............................................................................... 175
30.3.2 VRRP Parameters ............................................................................... 176
30.3.2.1 Advertisement Interval ............................................................... 176
30.3.2.2 Priority ....................................................................................... 176
30.3.2.3 Preempt Mode ........................................................................... 176
30.3.3 Configuring VRRP Parameters ............................................................ 177
30.4 VRRP Configuration Summary ...................................................................... 178
30.5 VRRP Configuration Examples .................................................................... 178
30.5.1 One Subnet Network Example ............................................................ 178
30.5.2 Two Subnets Example ........................................................................ 180
Chapter 31
Maintenance ......................................................................................................... 183
31.1 The Maintenance Screen .............................................................................. 183
31.2 Firmware Upgrade ........................................................................................ 183
31.3 Restore a Configuration File ......................................................................... 184
31.4 Backing Up a Configuration File ................................................................... 184
31.5 Load Factory Defaults .................................................................................. 185
31.6 Reboot System .............................................................................................. 185
31.7 FTP Command Line ...................................................................................... 186
31.7.1 Filename Conventions ........................................................................ 186
31.7.1.1 Example FTP Commands .......................................................... 186
31.7.2 FTP Command Line Procedure .......................................................... 187
31.7.3 GUI-based FTP Clients ........................................................................ 187
31.7.4 FTP over WAN Restrictions ................................................................ 188
Chapter 32
Access Control..................................................................................................... 189
32.1 Overview ...................................................................................................... 189
32.2 The Access Control Main Screen .................................................................. 189
32.3 About SNMP ................................................................................................. 190
32.3.1 Supported MIBs ................................................................................. 191
32.3.2 SNMP Traps ....................................................................................... 191
32.3.3 Configuring SNMP .............................................................................. 192
32.3.4 Setting Up Login Accounts ................................................................. 192
32.4 SSH Overview ............................................................................................... 193
32.5 How SSH works ............................................................................................. 194
32.6 SSH Implementation on the Switch ............................................................... 195

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32.6.1 Requirements for Using SSH ............................................................... 195
32.7 Introduction to HTTPS ................................................................................... 195
32.8 HTTPS Example ............................................................................................ 196
32.8.1 Internet Explorer Warning Messages ................................................... 196
32.8.2 Netscape Navigator Warning Messages .............................................. 197
32.8.3 The Main Screen .................................................................................. 198
32.9 Service Port Access Control ........................................................................ 200
32.10 Remote Management ................................................................................ 200
Chapter 33
Diagnostic............................................................................................................. 203
33.1 Diagnostic ..................................................................................................... 203
Chapter 34
Cluster Management............................................................................................ 205
34.1 Overview ........................................................................................................ 205
34.2 Cluster Management Status ......................................................................... 206
34.2.1 Cluster Member Switch Management ................................................. 207
34.2.1.1 Uploading Firmware to a Cluster Member Switch .................... 207
34.3 Configuring Cluster Management ................................................................. 208
Chapter 35
MAC Table..............................................................................................................211
35.1 Overview ........................................................................................................ 211
35.2 Viewing the MAC Table ................................................................................. 212
Chapter 36
IP Table ................................................................................................................. 213
36.1 Overview ........................................................................................................ 213
36.2 Viewing the IP Table ..................................................................................... 214
Chapter 37
ARP Table ............................................................................................................. 215
37.1 Overview ........................................................................................................ 215
37.1.1 How ARP Works .................................................................................. 215
37.2 Viewing the ARP Table ................................................................................. 215
Chapter 38
Routing Table ....................................................................................................... 217
38.1 Overview ........................................................................................................ 217
38.2 Viewing the Routing Table ............................................................................ 217

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Chapter 39
Introducing the Commands .............................................................................. 219
39.1 Overview ........................................................................................................ 219
39.1.1 Switch Configuration File ..................................................................... 219
39.2 Accessing the CLI .......................................................................................... 219
39.2.1 Access Priority .................................................................................... 220
39.2.2 The Console Port ................................................................................. 220
39.2.2.1 Initial Screen ............................................................................... 220
39.2.3 Telnet ................................................................................................... 220
39.3 The Login Screen ......................................................................................... 221
39.4 Command Syntax Conventions ..................................................................... 221
39.5 Getting Help ................................................................................................... 222
39.5.1 List of Available Commands ................................................................. 222
39.5.2 Detailed Command Information ........................................................... 223
39.6 Command Modes .......................................................................................... 223
39.7 Using Command History ................................................................................ 224
39.8 Saving Your Configuration ............................................................................. 224
39.8.1 Logging Out .......................................................................................... 225
39.9 Command Summary ...................................................................................... 225
39.9.1 User Mode ............................................................................................ 225
39.9.2 Enable Mode ........................................................................................ 226
39.9.3 General Configuration Mode ................................................................ 230
39.9.4 interface port-channel Commands ....................................................... 241
39.9.5 interface route-domain Commands ...................................................... 244
39.9.6 config-vlan Commands ........................................................................ 245
Chapter 40
Command Examples........................................................................................... 247
40.1 Overview ........................................................................................................ 247
40.2 show Commands ........................................................................................... 247
40.2.1 show system-information .................................................................... 247
40.2.2 show hardware-monitor ........................................................................ 248
40.2.3 show ip ................................................................................................. 248
40.2.4 show logging ....................................................................................... 249
40.2.5 show interface ..................................................................................... 249
40.2.6 show mac address-table ..................................................................... 250
40.3 ping ............................................................................................................... 251
40.4 traceroute ...................................................................................................... 252
40.5 Enabling RSTP .............................................................................................. 252
40.6 Configuration File Maintenance .................................................................... 253
40.6.1 Backing up Configuration ..................................................................... 253
40.6.2 Restoring Configuration ...................................................................... 253
40.6.3 Using a Different Configuration File ..................................................... 254

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40.6.4 Resetting to the Factory Default ........................................................... 254
40.7 no Command Examples ................................................................................ 255
40.7.1 no mirror-port ...................................................................................... 255
40.7.2 no https timeout .................................................................................... 255
40.7.3 no trunk ................................................................................................ 256
40.7.4 no port-access-authenticator ................................................................ 256
40.7.5 no ssh ................................................................................................... 257
40.8 interface Commands ..................................................................................... 257
40.8.1 interface port-channel ......................................................................... 258
40.8.2 interface route-domain ......................................................................... 258
40.8.3 bpdu-control ........................................................................................ 259
40.8.4 broadcast-limit ..................................................................................... 259
40.8.5 bandwidth-limit .................................................................................... 260
40.8.6 mirror ................................................................................................... 261
40.8.7 gvrp ..................................................................................................... 261
40.8.8 ingress-check ...................................................................................... 262
40.8.9 frame-type ........................................................................................... 262
40.8.10 spq .................................................................................................... 263
40.8.11 wrr ..................................................................................................... 263
40.8.12 egress set .......................................................................................... 264
40.8.13 qos priority .......................................................................................... 264
40.8.14 name .................................................................................................. 265
40.8.15 speed-duplex ...................................................................................... 265
Chapter 41
IEEE 802.1Q Tagged VLAN Commands ............................................................. 267
41.1 IEEE 802.1Q Tagged VLAN Overview .......................................................... 267
41.2 VLAN Databases ........................................................................................... 267
41.2.1 Static Entries (SVLAN Table) ............................................................... 267
41.2.2 Dynamic Entries (DVLAN Table) .......................................................... 268
41.3 Configuring Tagged VLAN ............................................................................. 268
41.4 Global VLAN1Q Tagged VLAN Configuration Commands ............................ 269
41.4.1 GARP Status ........................................................................................ 269
41.4.2 GARP Timer ........................................................................................ 269
41.4.3 GVRP Timer ......................................................................................... 270
41.4.4 Enable GVRP ....................................................................................... 270
41.4.5 Disable GVRP ...................................................................................... 271
41.5 Port VLAN Commands .................................................................................. 271
41.5.1 Set Port VID ........................................................................................ 271
41.5.2 Set Acceptable Frame Type ................................................................. 271
41.5.3 Enable or Disable Port GVRP .............................................................. 272
41.5.4 Modify Static VLAN ............................................................................. 272
41.5.4.1 Modify a Static VLAN Table Example ......................................... 273

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41.5.4.2 Forwarding Process Example ..................................................... 273
41.5.5 Delete VLAN ID .................................................................................... 273
41.6 Enable VLAN ................................................................................................ 274
41.7 Disable VLAN ................................................................................................ 274
41.8 Show VLAN Setting ...................................................................................... 274
Chapter 42
Troubleshooting................................................................................................... 277
42.1 Problems Starting Up the Switch ................................................................... 277
42.2 Problems Accessing the Switch .................................................................... 277
42.2.1 Pop-up Windows, JavaScripts and Java Permissions ......................... 278
42.2.1.1 Internet Explorer Pop-up Blockers .............................................. 278
42.2.1.2 JavaScripts ................................................................................. 281
42.2.1.3 Java Permissions ....................................................................... 283
42.3 Problems with the Password ......................................................................... 285
Appendix A
Product Specifications ........................................................................................ 287
Appendix B
IP Subnetting........................................................................................................ 291
Index...................................................................................................................... 299

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List of Figures 19
List of Figures
Figure 1 Backbone Application .............................................................................. 35
Figure 2 Bridging Application ................................................................................ 36
Figure 3 High Performance Switched Workgroup Application ............................... 36
Figure 4 Tag-based VLAN Application ................................................................... 37
Figure 5 Shared Server Using VLAN Example ...................................................... 37
Figure 6 Attaching Rubber Feet ........................................................................... 39
Figure 7 Attaching the Mounting Brackets ............................................................. 40
Figure 8 Mounting the Switch on a Rack .............................................................. 41
Figure 9 Front Panel ............................................................................................. 43
Figure 10 Transceiver Installation Example ........................................................... 45
Figure 11 Installed Transceiver ............................................................................ 45
Figure 12 Opening the Transceiver’s Latch Example ............................................ 45
Figure 13 Transceiver Removal Example .............................................................. 46
Figure 14 Rear Panel ............................................................................................ 46
Figure 15 Web Configurator: Login ........................................................................ 49
Figure 16 Web Configurator Home Screen (Status) .............................................. 50
Figure 17 Change Administrator Login Password ................................................. 54
Figure 18 Resetting the Switch: Via the Console Port ........................................... 56
Figure 19 Web Configurator: Logout Screen ......................................................... 56
Figure 20 Initial Setup Network Example: IP Interface .......................................... 57
Figure 21 Initial Setup Network Example: VLAN ................................................... 59
Figure 22 Initial Setup Network Example: Port VID ............................................... 60
Figure 23 Status .................................................................................................... 63
Figure 24 Status: Port Details ................................................................................ 65
Figure 25 System Info ........................................................................................... 70
Figure 26 General Setup ....................................................................................... 72
Figure 27 Switch Setup ......................................................................................... 74
Figure 28 IP Setup .................................................................................................. 77
Figure 29 Port Setup ............................................................................................. 79
Figure 30 Port VLAN Trunking ............................................................................... 83
Figure 31 Switch Setup: Select VLAN Type .......................................................... 84
Figure 32 VLAN: VLAN Status ............................................................................... 84
Figure 33 VLAN: Static VLAN ............................................................................... 86
Figure 34 VLAN: VLAN Port Setting ...................................................................... 87
Figure 35 Port Based VLAN Setup (All Connected) .............................................. 89
Figure 36 Port Based VLAN Setup (Port Isolation) ............................................... 89
Figure 37 Static MAC Forwarding .......................................................................... 91
Figure 38 Filtering .................................................................................................. 93