ZyXEL Communications VES-1124 - User manual

VES-1124
24-port QAM 2-band VDSL Switch
User’s Guide
July 2004
Version 3.50(LP.0)

VES-1124 User’s Guide
ii Copyright
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Interference Statements and Warnings iii
Interference Statements and Warnings
FCC
Interference Statement:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference.
(2) This device 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 device, 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:
Certifications
Refer to the product page at www.zyxel.com.

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iv Safety Warnings
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 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, that is, 110V AC for North America or 230V AC for 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 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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ZyXEL Limited Warranty v
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 (2) 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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vi Customer Support
Customer Support
If you have questions about your ZyXEL product or desire assistance, contact ZyXEL Communications
Corporation offices worldwide, in one of the following ways:
Contacting Customer Support
When you contact your customer support representative, have the following information ready:
♦ Product model and serial number.
♦ Firmware version information.
♦ Warranty information.
♦ Date you received your product.
♦ Brief description of the problem and the steps you took to solve it.
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Table of Contents vii
Table of Contents
Copyright .................................................................................................................................................................... ii
Interference Statements and Warnings................................................................................................................... iii
Safety Warnings ........................................................................................................................................................ iv
ZyXEL Limited Warranty ........................................................................................................................................ v
Customer Support..................................................................................................................................................... vi
Table of Contents ..................................................................................................................................................... vii
List of Figures............................................................................................................................................................. x
List of Tables ........................................................................................................................................................... xiii
Preface....................................................................................................................................................................... xv
Chapter 1 Getting to know the VES .................................................................................................................. 1-1
1.1 Overview ............................................................................................................................................... 1-1
1.2 Features1 ............................................................................................................................................... 1-1
1.3 Applications .......................................................................................................................................... 1-4
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation....................................................................................................................... 2-1
2.1 Installation Scenarios ............................................................................................................................ 2-1
2.2 Desktop Installation Procedure ............................................................................................................. 2-1
2.3 Rack-Mounted Installation.................................................................................................................... 2-2
Chapter 3 Hardware Connections ..................................................................................................................... 3-1
3.1 Front Panel ............................................................................................................................................ 3-1
3.2 Front Panel LEDs.................................................................................................................................. 3-2
3.3 Rear Panel ............................................................................................................................................. 3-3
Chapter 4 Introducing the Web Configurator ................................................................................................. 4-1
4.1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................................... 4-1
4.2 System Login ........................................................................................................................................ 4-1
4.3 Status Screen ......................................................................................................................................... 4-1
4.4 Switch Lockout ..................................................................................................................................... 4-6
4.5 Resetting the Switch.............................................................................................................................. 4-6
Chapter 5 Status, Port Details and VDSL Summary....................................................................................... 5-1
5.1 Overview ............................................................................................................................................... 5-1
5.2 Port Status ............................................................................................................................................. 5-1
Chapter 6 Basic Setting ...................................................................................................................................... 6-1
6.1 Introducing The Basic Setting Screens ................................................................................................. 6-1
6.2 System Information ............................................................................................................................... 6-1
6.3 General Setup ........................................................................................................................................ 6-4
6.4 Introduction to VLANs ......................................................................................................................... 6-5
6.5 IGMP Snooping .................................................................................................................................... 6-6
6.6 Switch Setup Screen.............................................................................................................................. 6-6
6.7 IP Setup ................................................................................................................................................. 6-9
6.8 Port Setup ............................................................................................................................................ 6-10
6.9 VDSL Parameters................................................................................................................................ 6-13
6.10 VDSL Common Setup ........................................................................................................................ 6-14
6.11 VDSL Profile Setup ............................................................................................................................ 6-14
6.12 Viewing and Editing VDSL Profiles................................................................................................... 6-16

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Chapter 7 VLAN .................................................................................................................................................7-1
7.1 Introduction to IEEE 802.1Q Tagged VLAN........................................................................................7-1
7.2 802.1Q VLAN .......................................................................................................................................7-3
7.3 Introduction to Port-based VLANs .....................................................................................................7-10
Chapter 8 Static MAC Forward Setup..............................................................................................................8-1
8.1 Introduction to Static MAC Forward Setup ..........................................................................................8-1
8.2 Configuring Static MAC Forwarding....................................................................................................8-1
8.3 Viewing and Editing Static MAC Forwarding Rules............................................................................8-2
Chapter 9 Spanning Tree Protocol ....................................................................................................................9-1
9.1 Introduction to Spanning Tree Protocol (STP)......................................................................................9-1
9.2 STP Terminology ..................................................................................................................................9-1
9.3 How STP Works....................................................................................................................................9-1
9.4 STP Status .............................................................................................................................................9-2
Chapter 10 Bandwidth Control........................................................................................................................10-1
10.1 Introduction to Bandwidth Control .....................................................................................................10-1
Chapter 11 Broadcast Storm Control..............................................................................................................11-1
11.1 Introducing Broadcast Storm Control .................................................................................................11-1
11.2 Configuring Broadcast Storm Control.................................................................................................11-1
Chapter 12 Mirroring .......................................................................................................................................12-1
12.1 Introduction to Port Mirroring.............................................................................................................12-1
12.2 Port Mirroring Configuration ..............................................................................................................12-1
Chapter 13 Link Aggregation...........................................................................................................................13-1
13.1 Introduction to Link Aggregation........................................................................................................13-1
13.2 Link Aggregation Protocol Status .......................................................................................................13-2
13.3 Link Aggregation Setup ......................................................................................................................13-3
Chapter 14 Port Authentication.......................................................................................................................14-1
14.1 Introduction to Authentication ............................................................................................................14-1
14.2 Configuring Port Authentication .........................................................................................................14-1
Chapter 15 Port Security ..................................................................................................................................15-1
15.1 About Port Security .............................................................................................................................15-1
15.2 Port Security Setup..............................................................................................................................15-1
Chapter 16 Access Control ...............................................................................................................................16-1
16.1 About Access Control..........................................................................................................................16-1
16.2 Access Control Overview....................................................................................................................16-1
16.3 About SNMP .......................................................................................................................................16-2
16.4 Service Access Control........................................................................................................................16-6
16.5 Remote Management...........................................................................................................................16-6
Chapter 17 Queuing Method............................................................................................................................17-1
17.1 Introduction to Queuing ......................................................................................................................17-1
17.2 Configuring Queuing...........................................................................................................................17-1
17.3 Weighted Round Robin Scheduling Example .....................................................................................17-2
Chapter 18 Routing Protocol............................................................................................................................18-1
18.1 Static Route .........................................................................................................................................18-1
Chapter 19 Maintenance...................................................................................................................................19-1
19.1 Maintenance ........................................................................................................................................19-1

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19.2 Firmware Upgrade .............................................................................................................................. 19-1
19.3 Restore a Configuration File ............................................................................................................... 19-2
19.4 Backing Up a Configuration File ........................................................................................................ 19-2
19.5 Load Factory Defaults......................................................................................................................... 19-3
19.6 Reboot System .................................................................................................................................... 19-4
19.7 Command Line FTP............................................................................................................................ 19-4
Chapter 20 Diagnostic....................................................................................................................................... 20-1
20.1 Diagnostic ........................................................................................................................................... 20-1
Chapter 21 Cluster Management..................................................................................................................... 21-1
21.1 Introduction to Cluster Management................................................................................................... 21-1
21.2 Cluster Management Status................................................................................................................. 21-2
21.3 Configuring Cluster Management....................................................................................................... 21-4
Chapter 22 MAC Table .................................................................................................................................... 22-1
22.1 Introduction to MAC Table................................................................................................................. 22-1
22.2 Viewing MAC Table........................................................................................................................... 22-2
Chapter 23 ARP Table...................................................................................................................................... 23-1
23.1 Introduction to ARP Table .................................................................................................................. 23-1
23.2 Viewing ARP Table ............................................................................................................................ 23-1
Chapter 24 Introduction to CLI................................................................................................................... 24-1
24.1 Command Line Interface Overview.................................................................................................... 24-1
24.2 Command Summary............................................................................................................................ 24-2
Chapter 25 Command Examples ................................................................................................................. 25-1
25.1 Commonly Used Commands Overview.............................................................................................. 25-1
25.2 sys Commands .................................................................................................................................... 25-1
25.3 sys cluster Commands......................................................................................................................... 25-3
25.4 ip Commands ...................................................................................................................................... 25-5
25.5 vdsl Commands................................................................................................................................... 25-6
25.6 Enabling rstp on a VDSL Port............................................................................................................. 25-8
Chapter 26 IEEE 802.1Q Tagged VLAN Commands................................................................................ 26-1
26.1 IEEE 802.1Q Tagged VLAN Overview.............................................................................................. 26-1
26.2 Filtering Databases.............................................................................................................................. 26-1
26.3 Configuring Tagged VLAN ................................................................................................................ 26-2
26.4 IEEE VLAN1Q Tagged VLAN Configuration Commands................................................................ 26-3
26.5 vlan1q svlan active.............................................................................................................................. 26-8
26.6 vlan1q svlan inactive........................................................................................................................... 26-8
26.7 vlan1q svlan list................................................................................................................................... 26-8
Appendix A Troubleshooting..........................................................................................................................A
Appendix B Product Specifications................................................................................................................E
Index............................................................................................................................................................................. i

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x List of Figures
List of Figures
Figure 1-1 MTU Application ...................................................................................................................................................... 1-4
Figure 1-2 Curbside Application................................................................................................................................................. 1-5
Figure 2-1 Attaching Rubber Feet............................................................................................................................................... 2-1
Figure 2-2 Attaching Mounting Brackets and Screws................................................................................................................. 2-2
Figure 2-3 Mounting the VES to an EIA standard 19-inch rack ................................................................................................. 2-2
Figure 3-1 VES-1124 Front Panel............................................................................................................................................... 3-1
Figure 3-2 VES-1124 Back Panel ............................................................................................................................................... 3-3
Figure 4-1 Web Configurator: login............................................................................................................................................ 4-1
Figure 4-2 Web Configurator Status Screen................................................................................................................................ 4-2
Figure 4-3 Web Configurator: Change Password at Login ......................................................................................................... 4-6
Figure 4-4 Resetting the VES Via Command.............................................................................................................................. 4-7
Figure 4-5 Uploading the Default Configuration File Via Console Port..................................................................................... 4-8
Figure 4-6 Web Configurator: Logout Screen............................................................................................................................. 4-8
Figure 5-1 Status ......................................................................................................................................................................... 5-2
Figure 5-2 Status: VDSL Summary ............................................................................................................................................ 5-4
Figure 5-3 Status: VDSL Port Details ......................................................................................................................................... 5-5
Figure 5-4 Status: Port Details (Ethernet) ................................................................................................................................... 5-9
Figure 6-1 System Info ............................................................................................................................................................... 6-2
Figure 6-2 General Setup ............................................................................................................................................................ 6-4
Figure 6-3 Switch Setup.............................................................................................................................................................. 6-7
Figure 6-4 Port Setup ................................................................................................................................................................ 6-11
Figure 6-5 VDSL Common Setup............................................................................................................................................. 6-14
Figure 6-6 VDSL Profile Setup................................................................................................................................................. 6-15
Figure 6-7 VDSL Profile Setup: Summary Table...................................................................................................................... 6-16
Figure 7-1 Selecting a VLAN Type ............................................................................................................................................ 7-3
Figure 7-2 802.1Q VLAN Status ................................................................................................................................................ 7-3
Figure 7-3 802.1Q VLAN Port Settings...................................................................................................................................... 7-5
Figure 7-4 802.1Q Static VLAN ................................................................................................................................................. 7-7
Figure 7-5 Static VLAN: Summary Table................................................................................................................................... 7-8
Figure 7-6 VID1 Example Screen............................................................................................................................................... 7-9
Figure 7-7 Port Based VLAN Setup (All Connected)............................................................................................................... 7-11
Figure 7-8 Port Based VLAN Setup (Port Isolation) ................................................................................................................ 7-12
Figure 8-1 Static MAC Forwarding ............................................................................................................................................ 8-1
Figure 8-2 Static MAC Forwarding: Summary Table ................................................................................................................. 8-2
Figure 9-1 Spanning Tree Protocol: Status.................................................................................................................................. 9-3
Figure 9-2 Spanning Tree Protocol: Configuration..................................................................................................................... 9-5
Figure 10-1 Bandwidth Control ................................................................................................................................................ 10-1
Figure 11-1 Broadcast Storm Control ....................................................................................................................................... 11-1
Figure 12-1 Mirroring ............................................................................................................................................................... 12-2
Figure 13-1 Aggregation ID...................................................................................................................................................... 13-2
Figure 13-2 Link Aggregation: Link Aggregation Protocol Status ........................................................................................... 13-2
Figure 13-3 Link Aggregation: Configuration .......................................................................................................................... 13-3
Figure 14-1 RADIUS Server..................................................................................................................................................... 14-1

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Figure 14-2 Port Authentication ................................................................................................................................................14-2
Figure 14-3 Port Authentication: RADIUS ...............................................................................................................................14-2
Figure 14-4 Port Authentication: 802.1x ...................................................................................................................................14-3
Figure 15-1 Port Security ..........................................................................................................................................................15-2
Figure 16-1 Access Control.......................................................................................................................................................16-1
Figure 16-2 Console Port Priority .............................................................................................................................................16-1
Figure 16-3 SNMP Management Model ...................................................................................................................................16-2
Figure 16-4 Access Control: SNMP ..........................................................................................................................................16-4
Figure 16-5 Access Control: Logins..........................................................................................................................................16-5
Figure 16-6 Access Control: Service Access Control................................................................................................................16-6
Figure 16-7 Access Control: Remote Management...................................................................................................................16-7
Figure 17-1 Queuing Method ....................................................................................................................................................17-2
Figure 17-2 Weighted Round Robin Scheduling Configuration Example.................................................................................17-3
Figure 17-3 Weighted Round Robin Scheduling Ratio Example ..............................................................................................17-3
Figure 18-1 Static Routing ........................................................................................................................................................18-1
Figure 18-2 Static Routing: Summary Table .............................................................................................................................18-2
Figure 19-1 Maintenance...........................................................................................................................................................19-1
Figure 19-2 Firmware Upgrade.................................................................................................................................................19-2
Figure 19-3 Restore Configuration............................................................................................................................................19-2
Figure 19-4 Backup Configuration............................................................................................................................................19-3
Figure 19-5 Confirm Load factory Defaults..............................................................................................................................19-3
Figure 19-6 Restart Switch After Load Factory Defaults..........................................................................................................19-3
Figure 19-7 Confirm Restart the Switch....................................................................................................................................19-4
Figure 20-1 Diagnostic..............................................................................................................................................................20-1
Figure 21-1 Clustering Application Example............................................................................................................................21-1
Figure 21-2 Cluster Management Status ...................................................................................................................................21-2
Figure 21-3 Cluster Member Web Configuration Screen Example ...........................................................................................21-3
Figure 21-4 Example: Uploading Firmware to a Cluster Member Switch................................................................................21-4
Figure 21-5 Configuring Cluster Management .........................................................................................................................21-5
Figure 22-1 MAC Table Filtering Flowchart.............................................................................................................................22-1
Figure 22-2 MAC Table ............................................................................................................................................................22-2
Figure 23-1 ARP Table ..............................................................................................................................................................23-1
Figure 24-1 CLI Help: Sample Output......................................................................................................................................24-2
Figure 25-1 sys log disp Command Example............................................................................................................................25-1
Figure 25-2 sys version Command Example.............................................................................................................................25-2
Figure 25-3 sys sw vlan1q vlan list Command Example ..........................................................................................................25-2
Figure 25-4 sys sw pktcnt Command Example .........................................................................................................................25-3
Figure 25-5 sys sw mac list Command Example ......................................................................................................................25-3
Figure 25-6 sys cluster status Command Example....................................................................................................................25-4
Figure 25-7 sys cluster showMember Command Example .......................................................................................................25-4
Figure 25-8 sys cluster status Command Example....................................................................................................................25-5
Figure 25-9 IP PING Command Example.................................................................................................................................25-5
Figure 25-10 ip route status Command Example ......................................................................................................................25-6
Figure 25-11 ip arp status Command Example .........................................................................................................................25-6
Figure 25-12 ip dhcp Command Examples ...............................................................................................................................25-6

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Figure 25-13 vdsl profile list Command Example .................................................................................................................... 25-7
Figure 25-14 vdsl profile apply Command Example ................................................................................................................ 25-7
Figure 25-15 vdsl port status display Command Example........................................................................................................ 25-8
Figure 25-16 vdsl setmode Command Example ....................................................................................................................... 25-8
Figure 26-1 Tagged VLAN Configuration and Activation Example......................................................................................... 26-2
Figure 26-2 CPU VLAN Configuration and Activation Example ............................................................................................ 26-2
Figure 26-3 Deleting Default VLAN Example ......................................................................................................................... 26-3
Figure 26-4 GARP STATUS Command Example .................................................................................................................... 26-3
Figure 26-5 garp timer Command Example.............................................................................................................................. 26-4
Figure 26-6 garp status Command Example ............................................................................................................................. 26-4
Figure 26-7 vlan1q port status Command Example .................................................................................................................. 26-5
Figure 26-8 vlan1q port default vid Command Example.......................................................................................................... 26-5
Figure 26-9 vlan1q port accept Command Example................................................................................................................. 26-6
Figure 26-10 vlan1q port gvrp Command Example.................................................................................................................. 26-6
Figure 26-11 vlan1q svlan cpu Command Example ................................................................................................................. 26-6
Figure 26-12 Modifying the Static VLAN Example................................................................................................................. 26-7
Figure 26-13 vlan1q svlan delentry Command Example .......................................................................................................... 26-8
Figure 26-14 vlan1q svlan list Command Example .................................................................................................................. 26-9
Figure 26-15 vlan1q status Command Example ....................................................................................................................... 26-9

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List of Tables
Table 3-1 VES-1124: Front Panel................................................................................................................................................3-1
Table 3-2 LED Descriptions........................................................................................................................................................3-2
Table 4-1 Navigation Panel Sub-links Overview ........................................................................................................................4-3
Table 4-2 Web Configurator Screens Overview ..........................................................................................................................4-3
Table 4-3 Navigation Panel Sub-link Descriptions .....................................................................................................................4-4
Table 5-1 Status ...........................................................................................................................................................................5-3
Table 5-2 Status: VDSL Port Details ...........................................................................................................................................5-6
Table 5-3 Status: Port Details (Ethernet)...................................................................................................................................5-10
Table 6-1 System Info .................................................................................................................................................................6-2
Table 6-2 General Setup ..............................................................................................................................................................6-4
Table 6-3 Switch Setup................................................................................................................................................................6-7
Table 6-4 IP Setup .......................................................................................................................................................................6-9
Table 6-5 Port Setup ..................................................................................................................................................................6-12
Table 6-6 VDSL Common Setup...............................................................................................................................................6-14
Table 6-7 VDSL Profile Setup...................................................................................................................................................6-16
Table 6-8 VDSL Profile Setup: Summary Table .......................................................................................................................6-17
Table 7-1 GARP Terminology.....................................................................................................................................................7-2
Table 7-2 802.1Q VLAN Status ..................................................................................................................................................7-3
Table 7-3 802.1Q VLAN Port Settings........................................................................................................................................7-6
Table 7-4 802.1Q Static VLAN...................................................................................................................................................7-8
Table 7-5 Static VLAN: Summary Table.....................................................................................................................................7-8
Table 7-6 Port Based VLAN Setup ...........................................................................................................................................7-12
Table 8-1 Static MAC Forwarding ..............................................................................................................................................8-1
Table 8-2 Static MAC Forwarding: Summary Table...................................................................................................................8-2
Table 9-1 STP Path Costs ............................................................................................................................................................9-1
Table 9-2 STP Port States............................................................................................................................................................9-2
Table 9-3 Spanning Tree Protocol: Status ...................................................................................................................................9-3
Table 9-4 Spanning Tree Protocol: Configuration.......................................................................................................................9-6
Table 10-1 Bandwidth Control ..................................................................................................................................................10-2
Table 11-1 Broadcast Storm Control .........................................................................................................................................11-1
Table 12-1 Mirroring .................................................................................................................................................................12-3
Table 13-1 Link Aggregation: Link Aggregation Protocol Status .............................................................................................13-3
Table 13-2 Link Aggregation: Configuration ............................................................................................................................13-3
Table 14-1 Port Authentication: RADIUS.................................................................................................................................14-2
Table 14-2 Port Authentication: 802.1x.....................................................................................................................................14-4
Table 15-1 Port Security............................................................................................................................................................15-2
Table 16-1 Access Control Summary ........................................................................................................................................16-1
Table 16-2 SNMP Commands...................................................................................................................................................16-2
Table 16-3 SNMP Traps ............................................................................................................................................................16-3
Table 16-4 Access Control: SNMP............................................................................................................................................16-4
Table 16-5 Access Control: Logins ...........................................................................................................................................16-5
Table 16-6 Access Control: Service Access Control .................................................................................................................16-6
Table 16-7 Access Control: Remote Management ....................................................................................................................16-7

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Table 17-1 Queuing Method ..................................................................................................................................................... 17-2
Table 18-1 Static Routing.......................................................................................................................................................... 18-1
Table 18-2 Static Routing: Summary Table .............................................................................................................................. 18-2
Table 19-1 Filename Conventions............................................................................................................................................. 19-4
Table 19-2 General Commands for GUI-based FTP Clients..................................................................................................... 19-5
Table 20-1 Diagnostic ............................................................................................................................................................... 20-1
Table 21-1 ZyXEL Clustering Management Specifications...................................................................................................... 21-1
Table 21-2 Cluster Management Status..................................................................................................................................... 21-2
Table 21-3 FTP Upload to Cluster member Example ............................................................................................................... 21-4
Table 21-4 Configuring Cluster Management........................................................................................................................... 21-5
Table 22-1 MAC Table.............................................................................................................................................................. 22-2
Table 23-1 ARP Table ............................................................................................................................................................... 23-2
Table 24-1 Command Summary: sys ........................................................................................................................................ 24-2
Table 24-2 Command Summary: sys sw................................................................................................................................... 24-6
Table 24-3 Command Summary: exit ..................................................................................................................................... 24-11
Table 24-4 Command Summary: ip ........................................................................................................................................ 24-12
Table 24-5 Command Summary: vdsl..................................................................................................................................... 24-13
Table 24-6 Command Summary: config ................................................................................................................................. 24-15
Table 23-1 Troubleshooting Data Transmission............................................................................................................................ A
Table 23-2 Troubleshooting a Non-Constant VDSL LED .............................................................................................................B
Table 23-3 Troubleshooting the SYNC-rate...................................................................................................................................B
Table 23-4 Troubleshooting the VES’s Configured Settings..........................................................................................................B
Table 23-5 Troubleshooting the Password .....................................................................................................................................B
Table 23-6 Troubleshooting a Remote Server................................................................................................................................C
Table 23-7 Troubleshooting Connecting to the Switch ..................................................................................................................C

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Preface
About this User’s Manual
This user’s guide gives hardware specifications and explains web configurator and command line configuration,
management, and troubleshooting for the switch.
Online Registration
Register your ZyXEL product online at www.zyxel.com for free future product updates and information.
General Syntax Conventions
 Mouse action sequences are denoted using a comma. For example, click Start, Settings, Control Panel,
Network means first you click Start, click or move the mouse pointer over Settings, then click or move
the mouse pointer over Control Panel and finally click (or double-click) Network.
 “Enter” means for you to type one or more characters. “Select” or “Choose” means for you to use one of
the predefined choices.
 Predefined choices are in Bold Arial font.
 Button and field labels, links and screen names in are in Bold Times New Roman font.
 A single keystroke is in Arial font and enclosed in square brackets. [ENTER] means the Enter, or carriage
return key; [ESC] means the Escape key and [SPACE BAR] means the Space Bar.
 For brevity’s sake, we will use “e.g.,” as shorthand for “for instance”, and “i.e.,” for “that is” or “in other
words”.
Naming Conventions
• The VES-1124 24-port QAM 2-band VDSL Switch may be referred to as the VES-1124, the VES, the
switch or, simply, as the device.
• This user’s guide refers an Ethernet device as a switch in general for feature background information.
Related Documentation
 Web Configurator Online Help
Embedded web help for descriptions of individual screens and supplementary information.
 Glossary and ZyXEL Web Site
Please refer to www.zyxel.com for an online glossary of networking terms or the ZyXEL download library for
additional support documentation.

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Firmware Naming Conventions
A firmware version includes the network operating system platform version, model code and release number as
shown in the following example.
Firmware Version: V3.50(LP.0)
“V3.50” is the network operating system platform version.
“LP” is the model code.
“0” is this firmware’s release number. This varies as new firmware is released. Your firmware’s release
number may not match what is displayed in this User’s Guide.
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Getting Ready
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Part I:
Getting Ready
This part acquaints you with the features and applications of the VES-1124, instructs you how to
make the hardware connections, understand the front panel LEDs.

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Chapter 1
Getting to know the VES
This chapter describes the key features, benefits and applications of the VES-1124.
1.1 Overview
The VES-1124 is a stand-alone layer-2 VDSL over Ethernet switch with two Telco-50 connector port for 24 VDSL
and 24 POTS/ISDN connections. The VES-1124 also comes with two 10/100Base-TX uplink ports.
With its built-in web configurator, managing and configuring the switch is easy. From cabinet management to port-
level control and monitoring, you can visually configure and manage your network via the web browser. Just click
your mouse instead of typing cryptic command strings. In addition, the switch can also be managed via Telnet, the
console port, or third-party SNMP management
1.2 Features1
The next two sections describe the hardware and firmware features of the VES.
1.2.1 Hardware Features
QAM Modulation
The VES, combined with the Prestige 841 VDSL modem, provides service providers a QAM (quadrature amplitude
modulation)-based VDSL solution.
Band Plan Support
The VES supports various VDSL band plans (ETSI, ANSI/ETSI and 10 BaseS).
Two Telco-50 Connection Ports
There are two Telco-50 connectors for 24 VDSL and POTS/ISDN connections respectively.
10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet Ports
The two Ethernet ports allow you to aggregate the ports into one logical link. This provides the opportunity for a
faster network connection.
They allow for the VES to connect to:
 A second level switch

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 Daisy-chain to other switches
Integrated Splitters
The integrated DSL/ISDN splitter eliminates the need to use external splitters that separate the voice-band and DSL
signals.
Console Port
Use the console port for local management of the switch.
Fans
The fans cool the VES sufficiently to allow reliable operation of the switch in even poorly ventilated rooms or
basements.
1.2.2 Firmware Features
IP Protocols
 IP Host (No routing)
 Telnet for configuration and monitoring
 SNMP for management
• SNMP MIB II (RFC 1213)
• SNMP v1 RFC 1157
• SNMPv2, SNMPv2c or later version, compliant with RFC 2011 SNMPv2 MIB for IP, RFC 2012
SNMPv2 MIB for TCP, RFC 2013 SNMPv2 MIB for UDP
• Ethernet MIBs RFC 1643
• Bridge MIBs (RFC 1493, 2674)
• SMI RFC 1155
• RMON MIB (RFC 1757 Group 1, 2, 3, 9)
• VDSL private MIB
Management
 Web configurator
 Command-line interface locally via console port or remotely via Telnet
 SNMP