ZyXEL Communications Dimension GS-2024 User manual

Dimension
GS-2024
Gigabit Ethernet switch
User’s Guide
Version 3.60
8/2005

GS-2024 User’s Guide
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.
Certifications
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Safety Warnings
For your safety, be sure to read and follow all warning notices and instructions.
• To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG (American Wire Gauge) or larger telecommunication
line cord.
• 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
charge for either parts or labor, and to whatever extent it shall deem necessary to restore the product or
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.
Note
Repair or replacement, as provided under this warranty, is the exclusive remedy of the purchaser. This
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merchantability or fitness for a particular use or purpose. ZyXEL shall in no event be held liable for
indirect or consequential damages of any kind of character to the purchaser.
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and labor. All repaired or replaced products will be shipped by ZyXEL to the corresponding return address,
Postage Paid. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary
from country to country.

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Customer Support
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• Date that you received your device.
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Table of Contents
Copyright .................................................................................................................. 1
Interference Statements and Warnings.................................................................. 2
ZyXEL Limited Warranty.......................................................................................... 4
Customer Support.................................................................................................... 5
Preface .................................................................................................................... 25
Chapter 1
Getting to Know Your Switch................................................................................ 27
1.1 Introduction ........................................................................................................27
1.2 Software Features ..............................................................................................27
1.3 Hardware Features ............................................................................................29
1.4 Applications ........................................................................................................30
1.4.1 Backbone Application ...............................................................................30
1.4.2 Bridging Example ......................................................................................30
1.4.3 High Performance Switched Example ......................................................31
1.4.4 IEEE 802.1Q VLAN Application Examples ...............................................31
1.4.4.1 Tag-based VLAN Example ..............................................................32
1.4.4.2 VLAN Shared Server Example ........................................................32
Chapter 2
Hardware Installation and Connection................................................................. 35
2.1 Freestanding Installation ...................................................................................35
2.2 Mounting the Switch on a Rack .........................................................................36
2.2.1 Rack-mounted Installation Requirements .................................................36
2.2.1.1 Precautions ....................................................................................36
2.2.2 Attaching the Mounting Brackets to the Switch ........................................36
2.2.3 Mounting the Switch on a Rack ................................................................36
Chapter 3
Hardware Overview................................................................................................ 39
3.1 Front Panel Connection ....................................................................................39
3.1.1 Console Port ............................................................................................39
3.1.2 Ethernet Ports ...........................................................................................40

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3.1.2.1 Default Ethernet Settings ................................................................40
3.1.3 Mini-GBIC Slots .......................................................................................40
3.1.3.1 Transceiver Installation ................................................................41
3.1.3.2 Transceiver Removal ...................................................................41
3.2 Rear Panel ........................................................................................................42
3.2.1 Power Connector ......................................................................................42
3.3 Front Panel LEDs ...........................................................................................43
Chapter 4
The Web Configurator............................................................................................ 45
4.1 Introduction ........................................................................................................45
4.2 System Login ..................................................................................................45
4.3 The Status Screen .........................................................................................46
4.3.1 Change Your Password .........................................................................49
4.4 Switch Lockout .................................................................................................50
4.5 Resetting the Switch .......................................................................................51
4.5.1 Reload the Configuration File .................................................................51
4.6 Logging Out of the Web Configurator ...............................................................52
4.7 Help ..................................................................................................................52
Chapter 5
Initial Setup Example ............................................................................................. 53
5.1 Overview ............................................................................................................53
5.1.1 Creating a VLAN .......................................................................................53
5.1.2 Setting Port VID ........................................................................................54
5.1.3 Configuring Switch Management IP Address ...........................................55
Chapter 6
System Status and Port Statistics ........................................................................ 57
6.1 Overview ............................................................................................................57
6.2 Port Status Summary .....................................................................................57
6.2.1 Status: Port Details ..............................................................................59
Chapter 7
Basic Setting ......................................................................................................... 63
7.1 Overview ............................................................................................................63
7.2 System Information ........................................................................................63
7.3 General Setup ...............................................................................................65
7.4 Introduction to VLANs ......................................................................................67
7.5 Switch Setup Screen .......................................................................................68
7.6 IP Setup ..........................................................................................................69
7.6.1 Management IP Addresses ......................................................................69
7.7 Port Setup .......................................................................................................72

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Chapter 8
VLAN ....................................................................................................................... 75
8.1 Introduction to IEEE 802.1Q Tagged VLAN ....................................................75
8.1.1 Forwarding Tagged and Untagged Frames .............................................75
8.2 Automatic VLAN Registration ...........................................................................76
8.2.1 GARP .......................................................................................................76
8.2.1.1 GARP Timers .................................................................................76
8.2.2 GVRP ........................................................................................................76
8.3 Port VLAN Trunking .........................................................................................77
8.4 Select the VLAN Type .......................................................................................77
8.5 Static VLAN ........................................................................................................78
8.5.1 Static VLAN Status ...................................................................................78
8.5.2 Configure a Static VLAN .......................................................................79
8.5.3 Configure VLAN Port Settings ..............................................................81
8.6 Port-based VLAN Setup ................................................................................83
8.6.1 Configure a Port-based VLAN ..................................................................83
Chapter 9
Static MAC Forwarding.......................................................................................... 87
9.1 Overview ............................................................................................................87
9.2 Configuring Static MAC Forwarding ..............................................................87
Chapter 10
Spanning Tree Protocol ......................................................................................... 91
10.1 Overview ..........................................................................................................91
10.1.1 STP Terminology ...................................................................................91
10.1.2 How STP Works ....................................................................................92
10.1.3 STP Port States .....................................................................................92
10.2 STP Status .................................................................................................92
10.3 Configure STP ...............................................................................................94
Chapter 11
Bandwidth Control ................................................................................................. 97
11.1 Bandwidth Control Setup .................................................................................97
Chapter 12
Broadcast Storm Control..................................................................................... 101
12.1 Overview ........................................................................................................101
12.2 Broadcast Storm Control Setup .....................................................................101
Chapter 13
Mirroring ............................................................................................................... 105
13.1 Overview ........................................................................................................105

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13.2 Port Mirroring Setup .......................................................................................105
Chapter 14
Link Aggregation.................................................................................................. 107
14.1 Overview ........................................................................................................107
14.2 Dynamic Link Aggregation ...........................................................................107
14.2.1 Link Aggregation ID .............................................................................108
14.3 Link Aggregation Status ................................................................................108
14.4 Link Aggregation Setup .................................................................................109
Chapter 15
Port Authentication.............................................................................................. 113
15.1 Overview ........................................................................................................113
15.1.1 RADIUS ............................................................................................... 113
15.2 Port Authentication Configuration ..................................................................113
15.2.1 Activate IEEE 802.1x Security ............................................................114
15.2.2 Configuring RADIUS Server Settings .................................................116
Chapter 16
Port Security......................................................................................................... 119
16.1 Overview ........................................................................................................119
16.2 Port Security Setup ........................................................................................119
Chapter 17
Queuing Method................................................................................................... 121
17.1 Overview ........................................................................................................121
17.1.1 Strict Priority Queuing (SPQ) ...............................................................121
17.1.2 Weighted Round Robin Scheduling (WRR) ..........................................121
17.2 Configuring Queuing .....................................................................................122
Chapter 18
Multicast................................................................................................................ 123
18.1 Overview ........................................................................................................123
18.1.1 IP Multicast Addresses .........................................................................123
18.1.2 IGMP Filtering .......................................................................................123
18.1.3 IGMP Snooping ...................................................................................123
18.2 Multicast Status ..............................................................................................124
18.3 Multicast Setup ..............................................................................................124
18.4 IGMP Filtering Profile ....................................................................................126
18.5 MVR Overview ...............................................................................................128
18.5.1 Types of MVR Ports ..............................................................................128
18.5.2 MVR Modes ..........................................................................................128
18.5.3 How MVR Works ..................................................................................129

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18.6 General MVR Configuration ..........................................................................129
18.7 MVR Group Configuration .............................................................................131
18.7.1 MVR Configuration Example ................................................................133
Chapter 19
Static Route .......................................................................................................... 137
19.1 Configuring ...................................................................................................137
Chapter 20
Differentiated Services ........................................................................................ 139
20.1 Overview ........................................................................................................139
20.1.1 DSCP and Per-Hop Behavior ..............................................................139
20.1.2 DiffServ Network Example ...................................................................139
20.2 DSCP-to-IEEE802.1p Priority Mapping .......................................................140
20.3 Configuring DSCP Settings ...........................................................................140
Chapter 21
Maintenance ......................................................................................................... 143
21.1 The Maintenance Screen ...............................................................................143
21.2 Firmware Upgrade ........................................................................................143
21.3 Restore a Configuration File .........................................................................144
21.4 Backing Up a Configuration File ....................................................................144
21.5 Load Factory Defaults ...................................................................................145
21.6 Reboot System ...............................................................................................145
21.7 FTP Command Line .......................................................................................146
21.7.1 Filename Conventions .........................................................................146
21.7.1.1 Example FTP Commands ...........................................................147
21.7.2 FTP Command Line Procedure ...........................................................147
21.7.3 GUI-based FTP Clients .........................................................................148
21.7.4 FTP over WAN Restrictions .................................................................148
Chapter 22
Access Control..................................................................................................... 149
22.1 Overview ......................................................................................................149
22.2 The Access Control Main Screen ...................................................................149
22.3 About SNMP .................................................................................................150
22.3.1 Supported MIBs ..................................................................................151
22.3.2 SNMP Traps .......................................................................................151
22.3.3 Configuring SNMP ...............................................................................152
22.3.4 Setting Up Login Accounts .................................................................152
22.4 SSH Overview ................................................................................................154
22.5 How SSH works .............................................................................................154
22.6 SSH Implementation on the Switch ................................................................155

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22.6.1 Requirements for Using SSH ................................................................156
22.7 Introduction to HTTPS ....................................................................................156
22.8 HTTPS Example ............................................................................................157
22.8.1 Internet Explorer Warning Messages ...................................................157
22.8.2 Netscape Navigator Warning Messages ...............................................157
22.8.3 The Main Screen ..................................................................................158
22.9 Service Port Access Control ........................................................................160
22.10 Remote Management .................................................................................161
Chapter 23
Diagnostic............................................................................................................. 163
23.1 Diagnostic .....................................................................................................163
Chapter 24
Cluster Management............................................................................................ 165
24.1 Overview ........................................................................................................165
24.2 Cluster Management Status ..........................................................................166
24.2.1 Cluster Member Switch Management ..................................................167
24.2.1.1 Uploading Firmware to a Cluster Member Switch .....................167
24.3 Configuring Cluster Management .................................................................168
Chapter 25
MAC Table ............................................................................................................. 171
25.1 Overview ........................................................................................................171
25.2 Viewing the MAC Table .................................................................................172
Chapter 26
ARP Table.............................................................................................................. 173
26.1 Overview ........................................................................................................173
26.1.1 How ARP Works ...................................................................................173
26.2 Viewing the ARP Table ..................................................................................173
Chapter 27
Introducing the Commands ............................................................................... 175
27.1 Overview ........................................................................................................175
27.1.1 Switch Configuration File ......................................................................175
27.2 Accessing the CLI ..........................................................................................175
27.2.1 Access Priority .....................................................................................176
27.2.2 The Console Port ..................................................................................176
27.2.2.1 Initial Screen ...............................................................................176
27.2.3 Telnet ...................................................................................................176
27.3 The Login Screen ..........................................................................................177
27.4 Command Syntax Conventions ......................................................................177

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27.5 Getting Help ...................................................................................................178
27.5.1 List of Available Commands .................................................................178
27.5.2 Detailed Command Information ............................................................179
27.6 Command Modes ...........................................................................................179
27.7 Using Command History ................................................................................180
27.8 Saving Your Configuration ..............................................................................180
27.8.1 Logging Out ..........................................................................................181
27.9 Command Summary ......................................................................................181
27.9.1 User Mode ............................................................................................181
27.9.2 Enable Mode .........................................................................................182
27.9.3 General Configuration Mode .................................................................185
27.9.4 interface port-channel Commands ........................................................193
27.9.5 config-vlan Commands .........................................................................195
27.9.6 mvr Commands ....................................................................................197
Chapter 28
Command Examples........................................................................................... 199
28.1 Overview ........................................................................................................199
28.2 show Commands ...........................................................................................199
28.2.1 show system-information .....................................................................199
28.2.2 show ip ..................................................................................................200
28.2.3 show logging ........................................................................................200
28.2.4 show interface ......................................................................................201
28.2.5 show mac address-table ......................................................................202
28.3 ping ...............................................................................................................203
28.4 traceroute .......................................................................................................203
28.5 Enabling RSTP ...............................................................................................204
28.6 Configuration File Maintenance ....................................................................204
28.6.1 Using a Different Configuration File ......................................................205
28.6.2 Resetting to the Factory Default ...........................................................205
28.7 no Command Examples .................................................................................206
28.7.1 no mirror ...............................................................................................206
28.7.2 no https timeout ....................................................................................206
28.7.3 no trunk .................................................................................................207
28.7.4 no port-access-authenticator ................................................................207
28.7.5 no ssh ...................................................................................................208
28.8 interface Commands ......................................................................................208
28.8.1 interface port-channel ..........................................................................208
28.8.2 bandwidth-limit .....................................................................................209
28.8.3 mirror ...................................................................................................210
28.8.4 gvrp ......................................................................................................211
28.8.5 ingress-check .......................................................................................211
28.8.6 frame-type ............................................................................................211

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28.8.7 queuing-method spq ............................................................................212
28.8.8 queuing-method wrr .............................................................................212
28.8.9 egress set ............................................................................................213
28.8.10 qos priority ..........................................................................................213
28.8.11 name ...................................................................................................214
28.8.12 speed-duplex ......................................................................................214
Chapter 29
IEEE 802.1Q Tagged VLAN Commands ............................................................. 217
29.1 IEEE 802.1Q Tagged VLAN Overview ...........................................................217
29.2 VLAN Databases ............................................................................................217
29.2.1 Static Entries (SVLAN Table) ................................................................217
29.2.2 Dynamic Entries (DVLAN Table) ...........................................................218
29.3 Configuring Tagged VLAN ..............................................................................218
29.4 Global VLAN1Q Tagged VLAN Configuration Commands .............................219
29.4.1 GARP Status .........................................................................................219
29.4.2 GARP Timer ........................................................................................219
29.4.3 GVRP Timer .........................................................................................220
29.4.4 Enable GVRP .......................................................................................220
29.4.5 Disable GVRP .......................................................................................221
29.5 Port VLAN Commands ...................................................................................221
29.5.1 Set Port VID .........................................................................................221
29.5.2 Set Acceptable Frame Type .................................................................221
29.5.3 Enable or Disable Port GVRP ...............................................................222
29.5.4 Modify Static VLAN ..............................................................................222
29.5.4.1 Modify a Static VLAN Table Example ..........................................223
29.5.4.2 Forwarding Process Example .....................................................223
29.5.5 Delete VLAN ID ....................................................................................223
29.6 Enable VLAN .................................................................................................224
29.7 Disable VLAN .................................................................................................224
29.8 Show VLAN Setting .......................................................................................224
Chapter 30
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................... 227
30.1 Problems Starting Up the Switch ....................................................................227
30.2 Problems Accessing the Switch .....................................................................227
30.2.1 Pop-up Windows, JavaScripts and Java Permissions ..........................228
30.2.1.1 Internet Explorer Pop-up Blockers ..............................................228
30.2.1.2 JavaScripts ..................................................................................231
30.2.1.3 Java Permissions ........................................................................233
30.3 Problems with the Password ..........................................................................235
Appendix A

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Product Specifications ........................................................................................ 237
Appendix B
IP Subnetting ........................................................................................................ 241
Index...................................................................................................................... 249

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List of Figures
Figure 1 Backbone Application .......................................................................................... 30
Figure 2 Bridging Application ............................................................................................ 31
Figure 3 High Performance Switched Application .............................................................. 31
Figure 4 Tag-based VLAN Application ............................................................................... 32
Figure 5 Shared Server Using VLAN Example .................................................................. 33
Figure 6 Attaching Rubber Feet ........................................................................................ 35
Figure 7 Attaching the Mounting Brackets ......................................................................... 36
Figure 8 Mounting the Switch on a Rack .......................................................................... 37
Figure 9 Front Panel .........................................................................................................39
Figure 10 Transceiver Installation Example ....................................................................... 41
Figure 11 Installed Transceiver ........................................................................................ 41
Figure 12 Opening the Transceiver’s Latch Example ........................................................ 42
Figure 13 Transceiver Removal Example .......................................................................... 42
Figure 14 Rear Panel ......................................................................................................... 42
Figure 15 Web Configurator: Login .................................................................................... 45
Figure 16 Web Configurator Home Screen (Status) .......................................................... 46
Figure 17 Change Administrator Login Password .............................................................. 50
Figure 18 Resetting the Switch: Via the Console Port ....................................................... 52
Figure 19 Web Configurator: Logout Screen ..................................................................... 52
Figure 20 Initial Setup Network Example: VLAN ................................................................ 53
Figure 21 Initial Setup Network Example: Port VID ........................................................... 55
Figure 22 Initial Setup Example: Management IP Address ................................................ 56
Figure 23 Status ................................................................................................................. 58
Figure 24 Status: Port Details ............................................................................................ 60
Figure 25 System Info ........................................................................................................ 64
Figure 26 General Setup .................................................................................................... 66
Figure 27 Switch Setup ...................................................................................................... 68
Figure 28 IP Setup ............................................................................................................. 70
Figure 29 Port Setup ..........................................................................................................73
Figure 30 Port VLAN Trunking ........................................................................................... 77
Figure 31 Switch Setup: Select VLAN Type ....................................................................... 78
Figure 32 VLAN: VLAN Status .......................................................................................... 78
Figure 33 VLAN: Static VLAN ........................................................................................... 80
Figure 34 VLAN: VLAN Port Setting .................................................................................. 82
Figure 35 Port Based VLAN Setup (All Connected) ........................................................... 84
Figure 36 Port Based VLAN Setup (Port Isolation) ............................................................ 85

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Figure 37 Static MAC Forwarding ...................................................................................... 88
Figure 38 Spanning Tree Protocol: Status .......................................................................... 93
Figure 39 Spanning Tree Protocol: Configuration .............................................................. 95
Figure 40 Bandwidth Control .............................................................................................. 98
Figure 41 Broadcast Storm Control .................................................................................... 102
Figure 42 Mirroring ............................................................................................................. 105
Figure 43 Link Aggregation Control Protocol Status ......................................................... 108
Figure 44 Link Aggregation: Configuration ......................................................................... 110
Figure 45 RADIUS Server ................................................................................................. 113
Figure 46 Port Authentication ............................................................................................. 114
Figure 47 Port Authentication: 802.1x ................................................................................ 115
Figure 48 Port Authentication: RADIUS ............................................................................. 116
Figure 49 Port Security ...................................................................................................... 120
Figure 50 Queuing Method ................................................................................................ 122
Figure 51 Multicast Setting .................................................................................................. 125
Figure 52 Multicast: IGMP Filtering Profile ......................................................................... 127
Figure 53 MVR Network Example ...................................................................................... 128
Figure 54 MVR Multicast Television Example .................................................................... 129
Figure 55 MVR ................................................................................................................... 130
Figure 56 MVR: Group Configuration ................................................................................. 132
Figure 57 MVR Configuration Example .............................................................................. 133
Figure 58 MVR Configuration Example .............................................................................. 134
Figure 59 MVR Group Configuration Example .................................................................. 135
Figure 60 MVR Group Configuration Example ................................................................... 135
Figure 61 Static Routing ..................................................................................................... 137
Figure 62 DiffServ: Differentiated Service Field ................................................................. 139
Figure 63 DiffServ Network Example ................................................................................. 140
Figure 64 DiffServ .............................................................................................................. 141
Figure 65 Maintenance ..................................................................................................... 143
Figure 66 Firmware Upgrade ............................................................................................ 143
Figure 67 Restore Configuration ........................................................................................ 144
Figure 68 Backup Configuration ......................................................................................... 144
Figure 69 Load Factory Default: Conformation .................................................................. 145
Figure 70 Load Factory Default: Start ................................................................................ 145
Figure 71 Reboot System: Confirmation ............................................................................ 146
Figure 72 Reboot System: Start ......................................................................................... 146
Figure 73 Console Port Priority .......................................................................................... 149
Figure 74 Access Control ................................................................................................... 150
Figure 75 SNMP Management Model ............................................................................... 150
Figure 76 Access Control: SNMP ...................................................................................... 152
Figure 77 Access Control: Logins ...................................................................................... 153
Figure 78 SSH Communication Example ............................................................................ 154
Figure 79 How SSH Works ................................................................................................. 155