ZyXEL Communications MGS3600-24F User manual

User’s Guide
MGS3600-24F/XGS3600-26F/XGS3600-28F

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AboutThisUser’sGuide
Intended Audience
This manual is intended for people who want to configure the switch using the web configurator.
Related Documents
Command Line Interface (CLI) Reference Guide
The Command Reference Guide explains how to use the Command-Line Interface (CLI) and CLI commands to configure the switch.
Web Configurator Online Help
The embedded Web Help contains descriptions of individual screens and supplementary information.
Note:
It is recommended you use the web configurator to configure the switch.
Support Disc
Refer to the included CD for support documents.
Documentation Feedback
Send your comments, questions or suggestions to: [email protected]
Thank you!

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The Technical Writing Team, ZyXEL Communications Corp.,
6 Innovation Road II, Science-Based Industrial Park, Hsinchu, 30099, Taiwan.
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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
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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.

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Date that you received your device.
Brief description of the problem and the steps you took to solve it.

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DocumentConventions
Warnings and Notes
These are how warnings and notes are shown in this User’s Guide.
WARNING:
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 MGS3600-24F, XGS3600-26F and XGS3600-26F may be referred to as the “MGS3600-24F”, “XGS3600-26F”, “XGS3600-28F”,
“switch”, the “device”, the “system” or the “product” in this User’s Guide. Differentiation is made where needed.
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 base-10 value or the base-2 value. For example, “k” for kilo may denote “1000” or “1024”, “M” for
mega may denote “1000000” or “1048576” and so on.

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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 Switch Router

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SafetyWarnings
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.
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 quali-
fied service personnel should service or disassemble this device. Please contact your vendor for further information.
For continued protection against risk of fire replace only with same type and rating of fuse.
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).
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.
Do not use the device outside, and make sure all the connections are indoors. There is a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.
Do NOT obstruct the device ventilation slots, as insufficient airflow may harm your device.

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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 elec-
tronic equipment should be treated separately.

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CONTENTS OVERVIEW
Front Matter
Front Matter
Introduction....................................................................................................................................................................1-2
Ways to Manage the Switch..........................................................................................................................................1-3
Good Habits for Managing the Switch...........................................................................................................................1-4
Front Matter
Free Standing Installation..............................................................................................................................................2-2
Rack-Mounted Installation.............................................................................................................................................2-4
Rack-mounted Installation Requirements..................................................................................................................2-4
Precautions ............................................................................................................................................................2-4
Attaching the Mounting Brackets to the Switch..........................................................................................................2-5
Mounting the Switch on a Rack..................................................................................................................................2-6
Front Matter

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Front Panel Connections...............................................................................................................................................3-2
Dual Personality Interfaces........................................................................................................................................3-5
1000Base-T Ports......................................................................................................................................................3-6
Default Ethernet Settings .......................................................................................................................................3-6
Mini-GBIC Slots..........................................................................................................................................................3-7
Transceiver Installation .........................................................................................................................................3-8
Transceiver Removal .............................................................................................................................................3-9
Power Connectors......................................................................................................................................................3-10
Console Port ..............................................................................................................................................................3-12
LEDs ..........................................................................................................................................................................3-13
Front Matter
Overview........................................................................................................................................................................4-2
Traffic Overview.............................................................................................................................................................4-3
Status: Port Details........................................................................................................................................................4-5
Front Matter
Overview........................................................................................................................................................................5-2