ZyXEL Communications XGS1210-12 User manual

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User’s Guide
XGS1210-12
8-Port Web Managed Gigabit Switch with 2-Port 2.5G/2-Port SFP+
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Version 1.00 Edition 1, 12/2019

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IMPORTANT!
READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE.
KEEP THIS GUIDE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
Screenshots and graphics in this book may differ slightly from your product due to differences in your
product firmware or your computer operating system. Every effort has been made to ensure that the
information in this manual is accurate.
Related Documentation
•QuickStartGuide
The Quick Start Guide shows how to connect the Switch and access the Web Configurator.
•MoreInformation
Go to support.zyxel.com to find other information on the Switch.

Document Conventions
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Document Conventions
Warnings and Notes
These are how warnings and notes are shown in this guide.
Warnings tell you about things that could harm you or your device.
Note: Notes tell you other important information (for example, other things you may need to
configure or helpful tips) or recommendations.
Syntax Conventions
• The XGS1210-12 may be referred to as the “Switch” in this guide.
• Product labels, screen names, field labels and field choices are all in bold font.
• A right angle bracket ( > ) within a screen name denotes a mouse click. For example, QoS > Port-
Based QoS means you first click QoS in the navigation panel, then the Port-Based QoS sub menu to
get to that screen.
Icons Used in Figures
Figures in this user guide may use the following generic icons. The Switch icon is not an exact
representation of your device.
Switch Generic Switch Generic Router
IP Camera Firewall Cell Tower
Printer Server

Contents Overview
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Contents Overview
User’s Guide ........................................................................................................................................8
Getting to Know Your Switch ................................................................................................................ 9
Hardware Installation ........................................................................................................................... 13
Hardware Panels .................................................................................................................................. 15
Web Configurator ................................................................................................................................. 17
Initial Setup Example ............................................................................................................................ 23
Tutorials .................................................................................................................................................. 28
Technical Reference ........................................................................................................................32
System .................................................................................................................................................... 33
Port ......................................................................................................................................................... 36
VLAN ...................................................................................................................................................... 39
Link Aggregation .................................................................................................................................. 42
Mirroring ................................................................................................................................................. 44
QoS ......................................................................................................................................................... 46
IGMP Snooping ..................................................................................................................................... 50
Management ........................................................................................................................................ 52
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................................... 56

Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
Document Conventions ......................................................................................................................3
Contents Overview..............................................................................................................................4
Table of Contents.................................................................................................................................5
Part I: User’s Guide............................................................................................8
Chapter 1
Getting to Know Your Switch ..............................................................................................................9
1.1 Introduction ....................................................................................................................................... 9
1.2 Applications ...................................................................................................................................... 9
1.2.1 Multi-Gigabit ............................................................................................................................ 9
1.2.2 Backbone Application ......................................................................................................... 10
1.2.3 Bridging Application ............................................................................................................. 11
1.2.4 VLAN Application Example .................................................................................................. 11
1.3 Way to Manage the Switch .......................................................................................................... 12
1.4 Good Habits for Managing the Switch ........................................................................................12
Chapter 2
Hardware Installation ........................................................................................................................13
2.1 Installation Scenarios ...................................................................................................................... 13
2.1.1 Desktop Installation Procedure ...........................................................................................13
2.1.2 Wall Mounting ....................................................................................................................... 13
Chapter 3
Hardware Panels................................................................................................................................15
3.1 Front Panel ...................................................................................................................................... 15
3.2 Rear Panel ....................................................................................................................................... 15
3.2.1 Power Connector ................................................................................................................. 15
3.3 LEDs .................................................................................................................................................. 16
Chapter 4
Web Configurator...............................................................................................................................17
4.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................... 17
4.2 System Login .................................................................................................................................... 17
4.3 Web Configurator Layout .............................................................................................................. 18
4.3.1 Change Your Password ........................................................................................................ 20

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4.4 Switch Lockout/Resetting the Switch ........................................................................................... 21
4.5 Logging Out of the Web Configurator ........................................................................................22
Chapter 5
Initial Setup Example.........................................................................................................................23
5.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................... 23
5.1.1 Change the IP Address ........................................................................................................ 23
5.1.2 Changing the Password ....................................................................................................... 25
Chapter 6
Tutorials...............................................................................................................................................28
6.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................... 28
6.2 Creating a VLAN ............................................................................................................................. 28
6.3 Setting Port VID ............................................................................................................................... 30
Part II: Technical Reference...........................................................................32
Chapter 7
System.................................................................................................................................................33
7.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................... 33
7.2 System Settings ................................................................................................................................ 33
Chapter 8
Port ......................................................................................................................................................36
8.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................... 36
8.1.1 What You Need to Know ..................................................................................................... 36
8.2 Port Settings ..................................................................................................................................... 37
Chapter 9
VLAN....................................................................................................................................................39
9.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................... 39
9.1.1 What You Need to Know ..................................................................................................... 39
9.2 VLAN Settings .................................................................................................................................. 40
Chapter 10
Link Aggregation ...............................................................................................................................42
10.1 Overview ....................................................................................................................................... 42
10.2 Link Aggregation .......................................................................................................................... 42
Chapter 11
Mirroring..............................................................................................................................................44

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11.1 Overview ....................................................................................................................................... 44
11.2 Mirroring Settings ........................................................................................................................... 44
Chapter 12
QoS......................................................................................................................................................46
12.1 Overview ....................................................................................................................................... 46
12.2 What You Need to Know ............................................................................................................. 46
12.2.1 Port-Based QoS ................................................................................................................... 46
12.2.2 IEEE 802.1p QoS ................................................................................................................... 46
12.2.3 Weighted Round Robin Scheduling (WRR) ...................................................................... 47
12.3 Port-Based QoS ............................................................................................................................. 47
12.4 IEEE 802.1p QoS ............................................................................................................................. 48
Chapter 13
IGMP Snooping ..................................................................................................................................50
13.1 Overview ....................................................................................................................................... 50
13.2 IGMP Snooping Settings ............................................................................................................... 50
Chapter 14
Management .....................................................................................................................................52
14.1 Overview ....................................................................................................................................... 52
14.1.1 What You Need to Know ...................................................................................................52
14.2 Management Settings ................................................................................................................. 52
14.2.1 Firmware Upgrade .............................................................................................................. 54
Chapter 15
Troubleshooting..................................................................................................................................56
15.1 Power, Hardware Connections, and LEDs ................................................................................. 56
15.2 Switch Access and Login ............................................................................................................. 57
15.3 Switch Configuration .................................................................................................................... 58
Appendix A Customer Support ....................................................................................................... 59
Appendix B Legal Information......................................................................................................... 65
Index...................................................................................................................................................69

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PART I
User’s Guide

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CHAPTER 1
Getting to Know Your Switch
1.1 Introduction
This chapter introduces the main features and applications of the Switch.
The Switch has the following ports:
• Eight 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet ports for connecting to computers, IPTVs, VoIP phones, IP cameras,
and print servers.
• Two 100/1000 Mbps / 2.5G Ethernet ports for connecting to 2.5G router/AP (access point) and 2.5G
gaming PC.
• Two 1000 Mbps / 10G SFP+ ports for connecting to 10G NAS and core backbone.
The Switch also provides the Web Configurator to configure the ports, VLAN, QoS, system, switch
management, link aggregation, mirroring, IGMP snooping, and firmware upgrade. The QoS (Quality of
Service) feature allows you to prioritize the flow of data passing through the Switch. The Switch is
IEEE802.3az (Energy Efficient Ethernet Standard) compliant, for power-saving without compromising
performance.
1.2 Applications
This section shows a few examples of using the Switch in various network environments.
1.2.1 Multi-Gigabit
A 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet port supports speeds of 2.5 Gbps if the connected device supports 2.5Gbps and
a Cat 5e (up to 100 m) cable is used. The speed drops to 1 Gbps if these criteria are not met; it drops to
100 Mbps if a Cat 5 cable is used (up to 100 m).
Some network devices such as gaming computers, servers, network attached storage (NAS) devices, or
access points may have network cards that are capable of 2.5 Gbps connectivity. If these devices are
connected to a 1 Gbps Ethernet port, they can only transmit or receive up to 1 Gbps as speeds of 2.5
Gbps cannot be attained. Moreover, if network devices with 2.5 Gbps network cards are connected to
a 2.5 Gbps Ethernet port, you must use Cat 5e Ethernet cables to achieve 2.5 Gbps speeds.
The Multi-Gigabit Ethernet ports on the Switch automatically allow connections up to the speed of the
connected network device (100 Mbps, 1 Gbps, or 2.5 Gbps), and only require a Cat 5e Ethernet cable.

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Figure 1 Multi-Gigabit Application
See the following table for the cables required and distance limitation to attain the corresponding
speed.
Make sure to select the correct speed for the port in Port > Port Setting.
1.2.2 Backbone Application
The Switch is an ideal solution for small networks where rapid growth can be expected in the near future.
The Switch can be used standalone for a group of heavy traffic users. You can connect computers and
servers directly to the Switch’s port or connect other switches to the Switch.
In this example, all computers can share high-speed applications on the server. To expand the network,
simply add more networking devices such as switches, routers, computers, print servers, and so on.
Table 1 Cable Types
CABLE PORT TRANSMISSION SPEED MAXIMUM DISTANCE BANDWIDTH CAPACITY
Category 5 1~10 100 Mbps 100 m 100 MHz
Category 5e 1~10 1 Gbps/2.5 Gbps 100 m 100 MHz