Getting To Know Your Switch; Introduction - ZyXEL Communications GS1200 SERIES User Manual

1.1 Introduction

This chapter introduces the main features and applications of the Switch. The GS1200 Series
consists of the following models:
• GS1200-5HP
• GS1200-8HP
Referring to Switch in this User's Guide applies to both models, GS1200-5HP and GS1200-8HP.
The Switch has 5/8 ports. You can easily connect different devices, such as computers, network
storage devices, IP cameras, print servers to your home network. The ports support IEEE802.3at
High Power over Ethernet (PoE) and IEEE802.3af PoE standard, to provide power to IP CAM, wall
mounted AP, and other devices that may be far from a power outlet.
For an advanced user, the Switch also provides a utility like web configurator to give you an easy
configuration for VLAN, QoS, basis system management, and firmware upgrade. The Switch is
compliant with IEEE802.3az (Energy Efficient Ethernet Standard), and provides power-saving
benefits without compromising performance.
Key feature differences between Switch models are as follows. Other features are common to all
models.
GS1200 Series Comparison Table
Table 1
MODEL
10/100/1000 Mbps PoE Ports
10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet Ports
PoE Feature
Power ON/OFF Switch
802.1Q VLAN and Port-Based VLAN
802.1p QoS and Port-Based QoS
IGMP Snooping v1/v2 and v3
Compatible
Broadcast Storm Control
Firmware Upgrade
Configuration Restore and Backup
This section shows a few examples of using the Switch in various network environments.
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