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+
Copyright © 2019 Zyxel Communications Corporation
Management IP Address http://192.168.1.3
Password 1234
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

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Figure 2 Backbone Application
1.2.3 Bridging Application
In this example the Switch connects different company departments (RD and Sales) to the corporate
backbone. It can alleviate bandwidth contention and eliminate server and network bottlenecks. All
users that need high bandwidth can connect to high-speed department servers via the Switch.
Figure 3 Bridging Application
1.2.4 VLAN Application Example
A VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network) allows a physical network to be partitioned into multiple logical
networks. Stations on a logical network belong to one or more groups. With VLAN, a station cannot
directly talk to or hear from stations that are not in the same group(s) unless such traffic first goes through
a router.

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1.2.4.1 Tag-based VLAN Example
Ports in the same VLAN group share the same frame broadcast domain, thus increasing network
performance by reducing broadcast traffic. VLAN groups can be modified at any time by adding,
moving or changing ports without any re-cabling.
Shared resources such as a server can be used by all ports in the same VLAN as the server. In the
following figure only ports that need access to the server need to be part of VLAN1. Ports can belong to
other VLAN groups too.
Figure 4 Shared Server Using VLAN Example
1.3 Way to Manage the Switch
Use the Web Configurator to manage the Switch. This allows easy Switch setup and management using
a (supported) web browser. See Chapter 4 on page 17.
1.4 Good Habits for Managing the Switch
Do the following things regularly to make the Switch more secure and to manage the Switch more
effectively.
• Change the password. Use a password that is not easy to guess and that consists of different types of
characters, such as numbers and letters.
• Write down the password and put it in a safe place.
• Back up the configuration (and make sure you know how to restore it). Restoring an earlier working
configuration may be useful if the device becomes unstable or even crashes. If you forget your
password, you will have to reset the Switch to its factory default settings. If you backed up an earlier
configuration file, you would not have to totally re-configure the Switch. You could simply restore your
last configuration.

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CHAPTER 2
Hardware Installation
2.1 Installation Scenarios
This chapter shows you how to install and connect the Switch.
2.1.1 Desktop Installation Procedure
1Make sure the Switch is clean and dry.
2Attach the rubber feet as shown if they are not already attached - see Figure 5 on page 13.
3Set the Switch on a smooth, level surface strong enough to support the weight of the Switch and the
connected cables. Make sure there is a power outlet nearby.
4Make sure there is enough space around the Switch to allow the attachment of cables and the power
cord, and sufficient air circulation.
Note: Make sure you are using the correct type of Ethernet cable (Category 5e, 6UTP/STP, or
better Ethernet cable). See Table 1 on page 10 for more information.
Figure 5 Attach Rubber Feet
2.1.2 Wall Mounting
Do the following to mount your Switch on a wall.
Table 2 Wall Mounting Distance
DISTANCE ‘D’ BETWEEN MOUNTING HOLES
180 mm / 7.09 in

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1Drill two holes on the wall at the distance of ‘D’ - see Figure 6 on page 14.
2Insert screw anchors and screws (not provided) into the holes. Leave a small gap between the head of
the screw and the wall.
3The gap must be big enough for the screws to slide into the wall mount holes and the power cord to run
down the back of the Switch.
Note: Make sure the screws are securely fixed to the wall and strong enough to hold the
weight of the Switch with the connection cables.
4Place the Switch so the wall mount holes line up with the screws. Slide the Switch down gently to fix it into
place.
Wall-mount the Switch with the Ethernet ports facing down and the
ventilation holes on the side.
Figure 6 Wall Mounting
Figure 7 Screw Specifications

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CHAPTER 3
Hardware Panels
This chapter describes the front panel and rear panel of the Switch and shows you how to make the
hardware connections.
3.1 Front Panel
The following figure shows the front panel of the Switch.
Figure 8 Front Panel
3.2 Rear Panel
The following figure shows the rear panel of the Switch.
Figure 9 Rear Panel
3.2.1 Power Connector
Note: Make sure you are using the correct power source as shown on the panel.
To connect power to the Switch, insert the female end of the power cord to the AC power receptacle
on the rear panel. Connect the other end of the supplied power cord to a power outlet. Make sure that
no objects obstruct the airflow.

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3.3 LEDs
After you connect the power to the Switch, view the LEDs to ensure proper functioning of the Switch
and as an aid in troubleshooting.
Table 3 LED Descriptions
LED COLOR STATUS DESCRIPTION
PWR/SYS Green On The Switch power is on.
Blinking The Switch is starting up.
Off The Switch power is off.
Ports 1-8
LINK/ACT
Green On The port has a successful 1000 Mbps connection.
Blinking The Switch is transmitting data through the port.
Amber On The port has a successful 10/100 Mbps connection.
Blinking The Switch is transmitting data through the port.
Off The port is disconnected or disabled.
If you enable Loop Prevention in the Port screen, and a loop
happens on two ports, the higher-numbered port will be off.
Port 9
(Left LED)
Port 10
(Right LED)
Sky Blue On The port has a successful 2.5 Gbps connection.
Blinking The Switch is transmitting data through the port.
Green On The port has a successful 1000 Mbps connection.
Blinking The Switch is transmitting data through the port.
Amber On The port has a successful 100 Mbps connection.
Blinking The Switch is transmitting data through the port.
Off The port is disconnected or disabled.
Port 11
(Left LED)
Port 12
(Right LED)
Blue On The port has a successful 10 Gbps connection.
Blinking The Switch is transmitting data through the port.
Green On The port has a successful 1000 Mbps connection.
Blinking The Switch is transmitting data through the port.
Off The port is disconnected or disabled.

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CHAPTER 4
Web Configurator
4.1 Overview
This section introduces the configuration and functions of the Web Configurator.
The Web Configurator is an HTML-based management interface that allows easy Switch setup and
management via Internet browser. Use Internet Explorer 10.0 and later versions, Mozilla Firefox 46.0.1 and
later versions, or Google Chrome 50.0 and later versions. The recommended screen resolution is 1024 by
768 pixels.
In order to use the Web Configurator you need to allow:
• Web browser pop-up windows from your device.
• JavaScript (enabled by default).
• Java permissions (enabled by default).
4.2 System Login
1Start your web browser.
2Type “http://” and the IP address of the Switch (for example, the default management IP address is
192.168.1.3) in the Location or Address field. Press [ENTER]. Your computer must be in the same subnet in
order to access this website address.
3The login screen appears. The default password is 1234.
Figure 10 Web Configurator: Log In
4The following screen displays if you log into the Switch for the first time. Enter a new password using the
keyboard characters ("a-z", "A-Z", "0-9", ~!@#$%^&*()_+`-={}[]:;<>./\). The password must be 8 to 15
characters long. Retype it to confirm and click Apply to view the first Web Configurator screen.

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Figure 11 Web Configurator: Change Password
Note: Make sure to log out of the Switch from a computer before logging in again on another
computer. The Web Configurator automatically logs out after 5 minutes of inactivity.
4.3 Web Configurator Layout
The System screen is the first screen that displays when you access the Web Configurator.
The following figure shows the navigating components of the Web Configurator screen.

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Figure 12 Web Configurator Layout
A - Click the menu items to open the screen in the main window.
B- Click this link to log out of the Web Configurator.
AB

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The following table describes the links in the navigation panel.
4.3.1 Change Your Password
After you log in for the first time, you must enter a new password using the keyboard characters ("a-z",
"A-Z", "0-9", ~!@#$%^&*()_+`-={}[]:;<>./\). The password must be 8 to 15 characters long. To change it,
click Management to display the next screen to change your login password.
Table 4 Navigation Panel Links
LINK DESCRIPTION
System This link takes you to a screen that displays general system information, loop status, and
individual port statistics.
Port This link takes you to a screen to enable Broadcast Storm Control and Loop Prevention/Loop
Detection. You can also configure advanced settings, such as transmission speed and flow
control on a port.
VLAN This link takes you to a screen where you can set the PVID (Port VLAN ID) on a port and create/
modify/delete IEEE 802.1Q VLAN for the Switch.
Link Aggregation This link takes you to screens where you can logically aggregate physical links to form one
logical and higher-bandwidth link.
Mirroring This link takes you to a screen where you can copy traffic from one port or ports to another port
so that you can examine the traffic from the first port without interference.
QoS This link takes you to a screen where you can configure port-based or IEEE 802.1p QoS. The
Switch can put packets into the queues according to the port on which the packet is received
or the priority tag in the packet.
IGMP Snooping This link takes you to a screen where you can configure IGMP snooping. You must enable IGMP
snooping to use the IPTV service. It checks the IGMP packets passing through it, picks out the
group registration information, and configures multicasting accordingly.
Management This link takes you to screens where you can change the system login password, perform
firmware upgrade and configuration file maintenance as well as reboot the system. You can
also configure the IP address and subnet mask.