ZyXEL Communications MES-2110 User manual

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MES-2110
Intelligent Layer 2 Switch
Copyright © 2009
ZyXEL Communications Corporation
Firmware Version 1.00
Edition 2, 9/2009
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About This User's Guide
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About This User's Guide
Intended Audience
This manual is intended for people who want to configure the Switch using the
web configurator.
Related Documentation
• Command Line Interface (CLI) Reference Guide
Line commands offer an alternative to the web configurator and in some cases
are necessary to configure advanced features.
Note: It is recommended you use the web configurator to configure the Switch.
• Support Disc
Refer to the included CD for support documents.
• ZyXEL Web Site
Please refer to www.zyxel.com for additional support documentation and
product certifications.
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Thank you!
The Technical Writing Team, ZyXEL Communications Corp.,
6 Innovation Road II, Science-Based Industrial Park, Hsinchu, 30099, Taiwan.
Need More Help?
More help is available at www.zyxel.com.

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Search for the latest product updates and documentation from this link. Read
the Tech Doc Overview to find out how to efficiently use the User Guide, Quick
Start Guide and Command Line Interface Reference Guide in order to better
understand how to use your product.
• Knowledge Base
If you have a specific question about your product, the answer may be here.
This is a collection of answers to previously asked questions about ZyXEL
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Customer Support
Should problems arise that cannot be solved by the methods listed above, you
should contact your vendor. If you cannot contact your vendor, then contact a
ZyXEL office for the region in which you bought the device.
See http://www.zyxel.com/web/contact_us.php for contact information. Please
have the following information ready when you contact an office.
• 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.

Document Conventions
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Document Conventions
Warnings and Notes
These are how warnings and notes are shown in this User’s 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 MES-2110 may be referred to as the “Switch”, the “device”, the “system” or
the “product” in this User’s Guide.
• Product labels, screen names, field labels and field choices are all in bold font.
• A key stroke is denoted by square brackets and uppercase text, for example,
[ENTER] means the “enter” or “return” key on your keyboard.
• “Enter” means for you to type one or more characters and then press the
[ENTER] key. “Select” or “choose” means for you to use one of the predefined
choices.
• A right angle bracket ( > ) within a screen name denotes a mouse click. For
example, Maintenance > Log > Log Setting means you first click
Maintenance in the navigation panel, then the Log sub menu and finally the
Log Setting tab to get to that screen.
• Units of measurement may denote the “metric” value or the “scientific” value.
For example, “k” for kilo may denote “1000” or “1024”, “M” for mega may
denote “1000000” or “1048576” and so on.
• “e.g.,” is a shorthand for “for instance”, and “i.e.,” means “that is” or “in other
words”.

Document Conventions
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Icons Used in Figures
Figures in this User’s Guide may use the following generic icons. The Switch icon is
not an exact representation of your device.
The Switch Computer Notebook computer
Server DSLAM Firewall
Telephone Router

Safety Warnings
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Safety Warnings
• Do NOT use this product near water, for example, in a wet basement or near a swimming
pool.
• Do NOT expose your device to dampness, dust or corrosive liquids.
• Do NOT store things on the device.
• Do NOT install, use, or service this device during a thunderstorm. There is a remote risk
of electric shock from lightning.
• Do not obstruct the device ventillation slots as insufficient airflow may harm your device.
• Connect ONLY suitable accessories to the device.
• 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 should
service or disassemble this device. Please contact your vendor for further information.
• Make sure to connect the cables to the correct ports.
• Place connecting cables carefully so that no one will step on them or stumble over them.
• Always disconnect all cables from this device before servicing or disassembling.
• Use ONLY an appropriate power adaptor or cord for your device. Connect it to the right
supply voltage (for example, 110V AC in North America or 230V AC in Europe).
• Use ONLY power wires of the appropriate wire gauge (see Chapter 22 on page 165 for
details) for your device. Connect it to a power supply of the correct voltage (see Chapter
22 on page 165 for details).
• Do NOT allow anything to rest on the power adaptor or cord and do NOT place the
product where anyone can walk on the power adaptor or cord.
• Do NOT use the device if the power adaptor or cord is damaged as it might cause
electrocution.
• If the power adaptor or cord is damaged, remove it from the device and the power
source.
• Do NOT attempt to repair the power adaptor or cord. Contact your local vendor to order
a new one.
• The length of exposed (bare) power wire should not exceed 7 mm.
Your product is marked with this symbol, which is known as the WEEE mark. WEEE
stands for Waste Electronics and Electrical Equipment. It means that used electrical
and electronic products should not be mixed with general waste. Used electrical and
electronic equipment should be treated separately.

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Contents Overview
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Contents Overview
Introduction and Hardware ................................................................................................... 17
Getting to Know Your Switch ..................................................................................................... 19
Hardware Installation and Connection ....................................................................................... 25
Hardware Overview ................................................................................................................... 29
Basic Configuration ............................................................................................................... 35
The Web Configurator ............................................................................................................... 37
System Details ........................................................................................................................... 47
Configuration ......................................................................................................................... 51
Configuration ............................................................................................................................. 53
Loop Detection .......................................................................................................................... 59
Jumbo Frame ............................................................................................................................ 63
802.1x ........................................................................................................................................ 65
Bridge ........................................................................................................................................ 75
VLAN ......................................................................................................................................... 83
Bandwidth Control ..................................................................................................................... 95
Broadcast Storm Control ........................................................................................................... 97
Port Mirroring ............................................................................................................................. 99
Link Aggregation ...................................................................................................................... 101
IGMP ....................................................................................................................................... 107
IP Source Guard ...................................................................................................................... 119
MAC ......................................................................................................................................... 127
QoS ......................................................................................................................................... 135
Management ......................................................................................................................... 143
Mgmt Config and System Restart Menu .................................................................................. 145
Troubleshooting & Product Specifications .......................................................................159
Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................................... 161
Product Specifications ............................................................................................................. 165
Appendices and Index .........................................................................................................169

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