ZyXEL Communications Dimension GS-4024 User manual

GS-4024
Ethernet Switch
User’s Guide
Version 3.60
4/2005

GS-4024 User’s Guide
Copyright 1
Copyright
Copyright © 2005 by ZyXEL Communications Corporation.
The contents of this publication may not be reproduced in any part or as a whole, transcribed, stored in a
retrieval system, translated into any language, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic,
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permission of ZyXEL Communications Corporation.
Published by ZyXEL Communications Corporation. All rights reserved.
Disclaimer
ZyXEL does not assume any liability arising out of the application or use of any products, or software
described herein. Neither does it convey any license under its patent rights nor the patent rights of others.
ZyXEL further reserves the right to make changes in any products described herein without notice. This
publication is subject to change without notice.

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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
1Go to www.zyxel.com

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2Select your product from the drop-down list box on the ZyXEL home page to go to that product's
page.
3Select the certification you wish to view from this page.
Registration
Register your product online for free future product updates and information at www.zyxel.com for global
products, or at www.us.zyxel.com for North American products.
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
warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, express or implied, including any implied warranty of
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.
To obtain the services of this warranty, contact ZyXEL's Service Center for your Return Material
Authorization number (RMA). Products must be returned Postage Prepaid. It is recommended that the unit
be insured when shipped. Any returned products without proof of purchase or those with an out-dated
warranty will be repaired or replaced (at the discretion of ZyXEL) and the customer will be billed for parts
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 5
Customer Support
Please have the following information ready when you contact customer support.
• Product model and serial number.
• Warranty Information.
• Date that you received your device.
• Brief description of the problem and the steps you took to solve it.
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6Customer Support
UNITED KINGDOM
[email protected] [phone] www.zyxel.co.uk ZyXEL Communications UK
Ltd.,11 The Courtyard,
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Table of Contents 7
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 Mini-GBIC 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 ............................................. 47
3.3 Front Panel LEDs .......................................................................................... 47
3.4 Accessing the Switch ........................................................................................ 48
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

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7.3 General Setup ................................................................................................. 71
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 VLAN .................................................... 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 Selecting 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 ................................................................. 86
8.6 Port-based VLANs ........................................................................................... 88
8.6.1 Configure a Port-based VLAN .................................................................. 88
Chapter 9
Static MAC Forward Setup.................................................................................... 93
9.1 Overview ............................................................................................................ 93
9.2 Configuring Static MAC Forwarding ................................................................ 93
Chapter 10
Filtering................................................................................................................... 95
10.1 Overview .......................................................................................................... 95
10.2 Configure a Filtering Rule ............................................................................... 95
Chapter 11
Spanning Tree Protocol......................................................................................... 97
11.1 Overview .......................................................................................................... 97
11.1.1 STP Terminology ................................................................................... 97
11.1.2 How STP Works .................................................................................... 98
11.1.3 STP Port States ..................................................................................... 98
11.2 STP Status ..................................................................................................... 98
11.2.1 Configure STP ..................................................................................... 100