ZyXEL Communications GS1200-5HP v2 User manual

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User’s Guide
GS1200 Series
GS1200-5/GS1200-5HP v2/GS1200-8/GS1200-8HP v2
5-Port / 8-Port Web Managed (PoE) Gigabit Switch
Copyright © 2017 Zyxel Communications Corporation
LAN IP Address http://192.168.1.3
Password 1234
Version 1.00 Edition 1, 12/2017

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IMPORTANT!
READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE.
KEEP THIS GUIDE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
This is a User’s Guide for a series of products. Not all products support all firmware features. Screenshots
and graphics in this book may differ slightly from your product due to differences in your product
firmware or your computer operating system. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information
in this manual is accurate.
Related Documentation
•QuickStartGuide
The Quick Start Guide shows how to connect the Switch and access the Web Configurator.
•MoreInformation
Go to support.zyxel.com to find other information on the Switch.

Document Conventions
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Document Conventions
Warnings and Notes
These are how warnings and notes are shown in this guide.
Warnings tell you about things that could harm you or your device.
Note: Notes tell you other important information (for example, other things you may need to
configure or helpful tips) or recommendations.
Syntax Conventions
• The GS1200-5, GS1200-5HP v2, GS1200-8, and GS1200-8HP v2 may be referred to as the “Switch” in this
guide.
• Product labels, screen names, field labels and field choices are all in bold font.
• A right angle bracket ( > ) within a screen name denotes a mouse click. For example, QoS > Port-
Based QoS means you first click QoS in the navigation panel, then the Port-Based QoS sub menu to
get to that screen.
Icons Used in Figures
Figures in this user guide may use the following generic icons. The Switch icon is not an exact
representation of your device.
Switch Generic Switch Generic Router
IP Camera Firewall Cell Tower
Printer Server

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Contents Overview
User’s Guide ........................................................................................................................................1
Getting to Know Your Switch ................................................................................................................ 1
Hardware Installation ............................................................................................................................. 1
Hardware Panels .................................................................................................................................... 2
The Web Configurator ........................................................................................................................... 1
Initial Setup Example .............................................................................................................................. 6
Technical Reference ..........................................................................................................................1
System ...................................................................................................................................................... 1
Port ........................................................................................................................................................... 4
VLAN ........................................................................................................................................................ 8
Link Aggregation .................................................................................................................................. 11
Mirroring ................................................................................................................................................. 13
QoS ......................................................................................................................................................... 15
IGMP Snooping ..................................................................................................................................... 19
Management ........................................................................................................................................ 21
Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................................................... 1

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Table of Contents
Document Conventions ......................................................................................................................1
Contents Overview..............................................................................................................................1
Table of Contents.................................................................................................................................1
Part I: User’s Guide............................................................................................1
Chapter 1
Getting to Know Your Switch ..............................................................................................................1
1.1 Introduction ....................................................................................................................................... 1
1.2 Applications ...................................................................................................................................... 2
1.2.1 Bridging Application ............................................................................................................... 2
1.2.2 VLAN Application Example .................................................................................................... 2
1.3 Ways to Manage the Switch ........................................................................................................... 3
1.4 Good Habits for Managing the Switch .......................................................................................... 3
Chapter 2
Hardware Installation ..........................................................................................................................1
2.1 Installation Scenarios ........................................................................................................................ 1
2.2 Desktop Installation Procedure ...................................................................................................... 1
Chapter 3
Hardware Panels..................................................................................................................................2
3.1 Front Panel ........................................................................................................................................ 2
3.2 Rear Panel ......................................................................................................................................... 2
3.2.1 Power Connector ................................................................................................................... 3
3.3 LEDs .................................................................................................................................................. 4
Chapter 4
The Web Configurator..........................................................................................................................1
4.1 Overview ........................................................................................................................................... 1
4.2 System Login ..................................................................................................................................... 1
4.3 The Web Configurator Layout ........................................................................................................ 2
4.3.1 Change Your Password ......................................................................................................... 4
4.4 Switch Lockout .................................................................................................................................. 4
4.5 Resetting the Switch ........................................................................................................................ 5
4.6 Logging Out of the Web Configurator ......................................................................................... 5

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Chapter 5
Initial Setup Example...........................................................................................................................6
5.1 Overview ........................................................................................................................................... 6
5.1.1 Creating a VLAN ..................................................................................................................... 6
5.1.2 Setting Port VID ........................................................................................................................ 8
5.1.3 Power over Ethernet (PoE) Configuration ............................................................................ 9
Part II: Technical Reference.............................................................................1
Chapter 6
System...................................................................................................................................................1
6.1 Overview ........................................................................................................................................... 1
6.2 System Screen ................................................................................................................................... 1
Chapter 7
Port ........................................................................................................................................................4
7.1 Overview ........................................................................................................................................... 4
7.1.1 What You Need to Know ....................................................................................................... 4
7.2 Port Screen ........................................................................................................................................ 5
Chapter 8
VLAN......................................................................................................................................................8
8.1 Overview ........................................................................................................................................... 8
8.1.1 What You Need to Know ....................................................................................................... 8
8.2 VLAN Screen ..................................................................................................................................... 9
Chapter 9
Link Aggregation ...............................................................................................................................11
9.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................... 11
9.2 Link Aggregation Screen ............................................................................................................... 11
Chapter 10
Mirroring..............................................................................................................................................13
10.1 Overview ....................................................................................................................................... 13
10.2 Mirroring Screen ............................................................................................................................ 13
Chapter 11
QoS......................................................................................................................................................15
11.1 Overview ....................................................................................................................................... 15
11.2 What You Need to Know ............................................................................................................. 15
11.2.1 Port-Based QoS ................................................................................................................... 15

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11.2.2 IEEE 802.1p QoS ................................................................................................................... 15
11.2.3 Weighted Round Robin Scheduling (WRR) ...................................................................... 16
11.3 Port-Based QoS Screen ................................................................................................................ 17
11.4 IEEE 802.1P QoS Screen ................................................................................................................ 18
Chapter 12
IGMP Snooping ..................................................................................................................................19
12.1 Overview ....................................................................................................................................... 19
12.2 IGMP Snooping Screen ................................................................................................................ 19
Chapter 13
Management .....................................................................................................................................21
13.1 Overview ....................................................................................................................................... 21
13.1.1 What You Need to Know ...................................................................................................21
13.2 Management Screen .................................................................................................................. 21
13.2.1 Firmware Upgrade Screen .................................................................................................23
Chapter 14
Troubleshooting....................................................................................................................................1
14.1 Power, Hardware Connections, and LEDs ................................................................................... 1
14.2 Switch Access and Login ............................................................................................................... 2
14.3 Switch Configuration ...................................................................................................................... 4
Appendix A Customer Support ......................................................................................................... 1
Appendix B Legal Information ........................................................................................................... 1
Index.....................................................................................................................................................1

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PART I
User’s Guide

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CHAPTER 1
Getting to Know Your Switch
1.1 Introduction
This chapter introduces the main features and applications of the Switch. The GS1200 Series consists of
the following models:
• GS1200-5
• GS1200-5HP v2
• GS1200-8
• GS1200-8HP v2
The Switch has 5/8 ports. You can easily connect different devices, such as computers, network storage
devices, IP cameras, print servers to your home network.
The PoE ports of the GS1200-5HP v2 and GS1200-8HP v2 support IEEE802.3at High Power over Ethernet
(PoE) and IEEE802.3af PoE standard, to provide power to IP CAM, wall mounted AP, and other devices
that may be far from a power outlet.
For an advanced user, the Switch also provides a utility like web configurator to give you an easy
configuration for VLAN, QoS, basis system management, and firmware upgrade. The Switch is compliant
with IEEE802.3az (Energy Efficient Ethernet Standard), and provides power-saving benefits without
compromising performance.
Key feature differences between Switch models are as follows. Other features are common to all
models.
Table 1 GS1200 Series Comparison Table
MODEL GS1200-5 GS1200-5HP V2 GS1200-8 GS1200-8HP V2
TotalPortNumber5588
10/100/1000 Mbps PoE
Ports
- Ports 1-4 - Ports 1-4
10/100/1000 Mbps
Ethernet Ports
Ports 1-5 Port 5 Ports 1-8 Ports 5-8
PoE Feature -IEEE 802.3 af PoE
IEEE 802.3at High
Power over Ethernet
(PoE)
-IEEE 802.3 af PoE
IEEE 802.3at High
Power over Ethernet
(PoE)
PoE Maximum Power - 60W PoE power
budget
- 60W PoE power
budget
PowerON/OFFSwitch-v-v
802.1p QoS and Port-
Based QoS
vvvv

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1.2 Applications
This section shows a few examples of using the Switch in various network environments.
1.2.1 Bridging Application
In this example the Switch connects different company departments (RD and Sales) to the corporate
backbone. It can alleviate bandwidth contention and eliminate server and network bottlenecks. All
users that need high bandwidth can connect to high-speed department servers via the Switch.
Figure 1 Bridging Application
1.2.2 VLAN Application Example
A VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network) allows a physical network to be partitioned into multiple logical
networks. Stations on a logical network belong to one or more groups. With VLAN, a station cannot
directly talk to or hear from stations that are not in the same group(s) unless such traffic first goes through
a router.
1.2.2.1 Tag-based VLAN Example
Ports in the same VLAN group share the same frame broadcast domain, thus increasing network
performance by reducing broadcast traffic. VLAN groups can be modified at any time by adding,
moving or changing ports without any re-cabling.
IGMP Snooping v1/v2
and v3 Compatible
vvvv
BroadcastStormControlvvvv
FirmwareUpgradevvvv
Configuration Restore
and Backup
vvvv
Table 1 GS1200 Series Comparison Table
MODEL GS1200-5 GS1200-5HP V2 GS1200-8 GS1200-8HP V2

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Shared resources such as a server can be used by all ports in the same VLAN as the server. In the
following figure only ports that need access to the server need to be part of VLAN1. Ports can belong to
other VLAN groups too.
Figure 2 Shared Server Using VLAN Example
1.3 Ways to Manage the Switch
Use any of the following methods to manage the Switch.
• Web Configurator. This allows easy Switch setup and management using a (supported) web browser.
See Chapter 4 on page 1.
1.4 Good Habits for Managing the Switch
Do the following things regularly to make the Switch more secure and to manage the Switch more
effectively.
• Change the password. Use a password that’s not easy to guess and that consists of different types of
characters, such as numbers and letters.
• Write down the password and put it in a safe place.
• Back up the configuration (and make sure you know how to restore it). Restoring an earlier working
configuration may be useful if the device becomes unstable or even crashes. If you forget your
password, you will have to reset the Switch to its factory default settings. If you backed up an earlier
configuration file, you would not have to totally re-configure the Switch. You could simply restore your
last configuration.

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CHAPTER 1
Hardware Installation
1.1 Installation Scenarios
This chapter shows you how to install and connect the Switch.
The Switch can be placed on a desktop. Use the rubber feet in a desktop installation.
1.2 Desktop Installation Procedure
1Make sure the Switch is clean and dry.
2Set the Switch on a smooth, level surface strong enough to support the weight of the Switch and the
connected cables. Make sure there is a power outlet nearby.
3Make sure there is enough clearance around the Switch to allow air circulation and the attachment of
cables and the power cord.
Note: Make sure you are using the correct type of Ethernet cable (Category 5e, 6UTP/STP, or
better Ethernet cable).

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CHAPTER 2
Hardware Panels
This chapter describes the front panel and rear panel of the Switch and shows you how to make the
hardware connections.
2.1 Front Panel
The following figures show the front panels of the Switch.
Figure 1 Front Panel: GS1200-5
Figure 2 Front Panel: GS1200-5HP v2
Figure 3 Front Panel: GS1200-8
Figure 4 Front Panel: GS1200-8HP v2
2.2 Rear Panel
The following figures show the rear panels of the Switch.
Figure 5 Rear Panel: GS1200-5

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Figure 6 Rear Panel: GS1200-5HP v2
Figure 7 Rear Panel: GS1200-8
Figure 8 Rear Panel: GS1200-8HP v2
2.2.1 Power Connector
Note: Make sure you are using the correct power source as shown on the panel.
To connect power to the Switch, insert the female end of the power cord to the AC power receptacle
on the rear panel. Connect the other end of the supplied power cord to a power outlet. Make sure that
no objects obstruct the airflow.

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2.3 LEDs
After you connect the power to the Switch, view the LEDs to ensure proper functioning of the Switch
and as an aid in troubleshooting.
Table 1 LED Descriptions
LED COLOR STATUS DESCRIPTION
PWR/SYS Green On The system power is on.
Blinking The system is starting up.
Off The system power is off.
LINK/ACT Amber (10/100
Mbps)
Green (1000
Mbps)
On The port has a successful 10/100 Mbps or 1000 Mbps connection.
Blinking The system is transmitting data through the port.
Blinking
once a
second
If you enable Loop Detection in the Port screen, the port in a loop
state will blink fast.
If you enable Loop Prevention in the Port screen, all ports will blink
fast. Later, the port in a loop state will be off. If a loop happens
on two ports, all ports will blink fast. Later, the higher-numbered
port will be off.
Off The port is disconnected or disabled.
If you enable Loop Prevention in the Port screen, and a loop
happens on two ports, the higher-numbered port will be off.
PoE
(GS1200-5HP
v2 & GS1200-
8HP v2)
Green On PoE is enabled and power is supplied to the connected PoE-
enabled device.
Off PoE is disabled or power is not being supplied.
PoE Max
(GS1200-5HP
v2 & GS1200-
8HP v2)
Amber On More than 50W has been supplied to the PoE-enabled devices,
and the PoE power output is approaching the power budget.
Off Less than 50W has been supplied to the PoE-enabled devices.

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CHAPTER 1
The Web Configurator
1.1 Overview
This section introduces the configuration and functions of the web configurator.
The web configurator is an HTML-based management interface that allows easy Switch setup and
management via Internet browser. Use Internet Explorer 10.0 and later versions, Mozilla Firefox 46.0.1 and
later versions, or Google Chrome 50.0 and later versions. The recommended screen resolution is 1024 by
768 pixels.
In order to use the web configurator you need to allow:
• Web browser pop-up windows from your device.
• JavaScript (enabled by default).
• Java permissions (enabled by default).
1.2 System Login
1Start your web browser.
2Type “http://” and the IP address of the Switch (for example, the default management IP address is
192.168.1.3) in the Location or Address field. Press [ENTER]. Your computer must be in the same subnet in
order to access this website address.
3The login screen appears. The default password is 1234.
Figure 1 Web Configurator: Login
4The following screen displays if you log into the Switch for the first time. Enter a new password, retype it to
confirm and click Apply to view the first web configurator screen. Note that you can enter the default
password 1234 again, if you don’t want to change your password.

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Figure 2 Web Configurator: Login
1.3 The Web Configurator Layout
The System screen is the first screen that displays when you access the web configurator.
This guide uses GS1200-5HP v2 screens as an example. The screens may vary slightly for different models.
The following figure shows the navigating components of a web configurator screen.

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Figure 3 Web Configurator Layout
A - Click the menu items to open the screen in the main window.
B- Click this link to log out of the web configurator.
The following table describes the links in the navigation panel.
Table 1 Navigation Panel Links
LINK DESCRIPTION
System This link takes you to a screen that displays general system information, PoE status, and
individual port statistics.
Port This link takes you to a screen to enable Broadcast Storm Control and Loop Prevention/Loop
Detection. You can also configure advanced settings, such as transmission speed, flow control,
and PoE on a port.
VLAN This link takes you to a screen where you can configure VLAN settings.
Link Aggregation This link takes you to screens where you can logically aggregate physical links to form one
logical and higher-bandwidth link.
Mirroring This link takes you to a screen where you can copy traffic from one port or ports to another port
so that you can examine the traffic from the first port without interference.
QoS This link takes you to a screen where you can configure port-based or IEEE 802.1p QoS.
AB

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1.3.1 Change Your Password
After you log in for the first time, it is recommended you change the default administrator password.
Click Management to display the next screen to change your login password.
Figure 4 Change Administrator Login Password
1.4 Switch Lockout
You could block yourself (and all others) from managing the Switch if you do one of the following:
1Remove all ports from the management VLAN (default is VLAN 1).
2Forget the password and/or IP address.
IGMP Snooping This link takes you to a screen where you can configure IGMP snooping.
Management This link takes you to screens where you can change the system login password, perform
firmware upgrade and configuration file maintenance as well as reboot the system. You can
also configure the IP address and subnet mask.
Table 1 Navigation Panel Links (continued)
LINK DESCRIPTION

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3You forgot to log out of the Switch from a computer before logging in again on another computer.
Note: Be careful not to lock yourself and others out of the Switch.
1.5 Resetting the Switch
If you forget the administrator password or cannot access the Web Configurator, you will need to use
the Reset button at the front panel of the device to reset the Switch back to the factory defaults.
This means that you will lose all configurations that you had previously and the password will be reset to
“1234”. IP address will also be reset to 192.168.1.3
1Make sure the PWR/SYS LED is on (not blinking).
2To set the device back to the factory default settings, press the Reset button for ten seconds or until the
PWR/SYS LED begins to blink and then release it. When the PWR/SYS LED begins to blink, the defaults
have been restored and the device restarts.
1.6 Logging Out of the Web Configurator
Click the Logout icon in a screen to exit the web configurator. You have to log in with your password
again after you log out. This is recommended after you finish a management session for security reasons.