ZyXEL Communications XGS-4528F User manual

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XGS-4528F
Intelligent Layer 3+ Switch
Copyright © 2009
ZyXEL Communications Corporation
Firmware Version 3.90
Edition 1, 7/2009
Default Login Details
IP Address http://192.168.0.1
(Out-of-band
MGMT port)
http://192.168.1.1
(In-band ports)
User Name admin
Password 1234

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 or via commands. You should have at least a basic knowledge of
TCP/IP networking concepts and topology.
Related Documentation
• Web Configurator Online Help
Embedded web help for descriptions of individual screens and supplementary
information.
Note: It is recommended you use the web configurator to configure the Switch.
• Supporting 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.
Documentation Feedback
Send your comments, questions or suggestions to: [email protected]
Thank you!
The Technical Writing Team, ZyXEL Communications Corp.,
6 Innovation Road II, Science-Based Industrial Park, Hsinchu, 30099, Taiwan.

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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
products.
•Forum
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products and share your experiences as well.
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.
•WarrantyInformation.
• 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 XGS-4528F 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.

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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

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.
• 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.
• 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.
This product is recyclable. Dispose of it properly.

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Contents Overview
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Contents Overview
Introduction ............................................................................................................................23
Getting to Know Your Switch ..................................................................................................... 25
Hardware Installation and Connection ....................................................................................... 31
Hardware Overview ................................................................................................................... 35
Basic Configuration ...............................................................................................................43
The Web Configurator ............................................................................................................... 45
Initial Setup Example ................................................................................................................. 57
Tutorials ..................................................................................................................................... 63
System Status and Port Statistics ..............................................................................................73
Basic Setting ............................................................................................................................. 79
Advanced Setup .....................................................................................................................93
VLAN ......................................................................................................................................... 95
Static MAC Forward Setup .......................................................................................................115
Static Multicast Forward Setup .................................................................................................119
Filtering .................................................................................................................................... 123
Spanning Tree Protocol ........................................................................................................... 125
Bandwidth Control ................................................................................................................... 147
Broadcast Storm Control .........................................................................................................151
Mirroring ..................................................................................................................................155
Link Aggregation ...................................................................................................................... 157
Port Authentication .................................................................................................................. 167
Port Security ............................................................................................................................ 173
Classifier .................................................................................................................................. 179
Policy Rule .............................................................................................................................. 185
Queuing Method ......................................................................................................................193
VLAN Stacking ......................................................................................................................... 197
Multicast .................................................................................................................................. 207
AAA ......................................................................................................................................... 223
IP Source Guard ......................................................................................................................239
Loop Guard .............................................................................................................................. 265
VLAN Mapping ........................................................................................................................ 269
Layer 2 Protocol Tunneling ......................................................................................................273
IP Application .......................................................................................................................279
Static Route ............................................................................................................................. 281

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RIP .......................................................................................................................................... 283
OSPF ....................................................................................................................................... 285
IGMP ....................................................................................................................................... 299
DVMRP .................................................................................................................................... 303
Differentiated Services ............................................................................................................. 307
DHCP ...................................................................................................................................... 315
VRRP ....................................................................................................................................... 325
Management .........................................................................................................................337
Maintenance ............................................................................................................................ 339
Access Control ........................................................................................................................ 347
Diagnostic ................................................................................................................................369
Syslog ...................................................................................................................................... 371
Cluster Management ............................................................................................................... 375
MAC Table ...............................................................................................................................383
IP Table .................................................................................................................................... 387
ARP Table ................................................................................................................................ 391
Routing Table ........................................................................................................................... 393
Configure Clone ....................................................................................................................... 395
Troubleshooting & Product Specifications .......................................................................397
Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................................... 399
Product Specifications ............................................................................................................. 409
Appendices and Index .........................................................................................................419