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• Online Help Click the help link for a description of the fields in the NSW menus. • More Information Go to to find other information on the NSW suppo rt.zyxe l.c o m NSW Series User’s Guide...
T e c hnic a l Re fe re nc e ........................24 The Web Configurator ......................... 25 Status ..............................30 Basic Setting ............................32 VLAN ..............................42 Maintenance ............................49 Diagnostic ............................. 58 Troubleshooting ............................ 60 NSW Series User’s Guide...
3.1.1 Gigabit Ethernet Ports ......................17 3.1.2 PoE ............................18 3.1.3 Combo Port ........................... 18 3.1.4 Transceiver Slots ........................19 3.1.5 Console Port .......................... 20 3.2 Rear Panel ............................21 3.2.1 Power Connector ......................... 21 3.3 LEDs ..............................22 NSW Series User’s Guide...
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7.2.1 VLAN Details ......................... 43 7.3 VLAN Configuration ........................44 7.4 Configure a Static VLAN ......................44 7.5 Configure VLAN Port Settings ...................... 46 C ha pte r 8 Ma inte na nc e ............................49 8.1 Overview ............................49 NSW Series User’s Guide...
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T ro ub le sho o ting ..........................60 10.1 Power, Hardware Connections, and LEDs ................. 60 10.2 NSW Access and Login ........................ 61 10.3 NSW Configuration ........................62 Appendix A Customer Support ....................... 63 Appendix B Legal Information ......................69 Inde x ..............................75 NSW Series User’s Guide...
HA PTER G e tting to Kno w Yo ur NSW 1.1 Intro duc tio n This chapter introduces the main features and applications of the NSW. The NSW Series consists of the following models: • NSW100-10P • NSW100-10 • NSW100-28P •...
NSW’s port or connect other switches to the NSW. 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 etc. NSW Series User’s Guide...
Gigabit Ethernet/mini-GBIC port on the NSW. Moreover, the NSW eases supervision and maintenance by allowing network managers to centralize multiple servers at a single location. Bridging Application Fig ure 3 NSW Series User’s Guide...
• Web Configurator. This is recommended for everyday management of the NSW using a (supported) web browser. See Chapter 4 on page • Command Line Interface. You can use commands to see the system settings. • FTP. Use FTP for firmware upgrades and configuration backup/restore. See Section 8.7.1 on page NSW Series User’s Guide...
NSW to its factory default settings. If you backed up an earlier configuration file, you would not have to totally re-configure the NSW. You could simply restore your last configuration. NSW Series User’s Guide...
Attach the rubber feet to each corner on the bottom of the NSW. These rubber feet help protect the NSW from shock or vibration and ensure space between devices when stacking. Note: Do NOT block the ventilation holes. NSW Series User’s Guide...
Position a mounting bracket on one side of the NSW, lining up the four screw holes on the bracket with the screw holes on the side of the NSW. Attaching the Mounting Brackets (NSW100-10P and NSW100-10) Fig ure 6 NSW Series User’s Guide...
Position a mounting bracket (that is already attached to the NSW) on one side of the rack, lining up the two screw holes on the bracket with the screw holes on the side of the rack. Mounting the NSW on a Rack (NSW100-10P and NSW100-10) Fig ure 8 NSW Series User’s Guide...
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Using a #2 Philips screwdriver, install the M5 flat head screws through the mounting bracket holes into the rack. Repeat steps to attach the second mounting bracket on the other side of the rack. Note: Make sure you tighten all the four screws to prevent the NSW from getting slanted. NSW Series User’s Guide...
This chapter describes the front panel and rear panel of the Switch and shows you how to make the hardware connections. Table 1 on page 8, for detailed information about port features of the NSW Series. 3.1 Fro nt Pa ne l The following figures show the front panels of the NSW.
• 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ports - Connect these ports to high-bandwidth backbone network Ethernet switches using 1000BASE-T compatible Category 5/5e/6 copper cables. • Transceiver Slots - Use SFP in these slots for connections to backbone Ethernet switches. NSW Series User’s Guide...
Press the transceiver firmly until it clicks into place. The NSW automatically detects the installed transceiver. Check the LEDs to verify that it is functioning properly. Close the transceiver’s latch (latch styles vary). Connect the fiber optic cables to the transceiver. NSW Series User’s Guide...
Transceiver Removal Example Fig ure 20 3.1.5 C o nso le Po rt To see system settings, such as system information, VLAN status, etc., you can use a computer with terminal emulation software configured to the following parameters: NSW Series User’s Guide...
Connect the other end of the supplied power cord to a power outlet. Make sure that no objects obstruct the airflow of the fans (located on the side of the unit). Chapter 10 on page 60 for information on the NSW’s power supply requirements. NSW Series User’s Guide...
Power supplied to all PoE Ethernet ports meets the IEEE 802.3at standard. 10P) Amber Power supplied to all PoE Ethernet ports meets the IEEE 802.3af standard. 1-24 (NSW100- The PoE is off or the Ethernet link is down. 28P) 100/1000 Mbps SFP Slots NSW Series User’s Guide...
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The port has a successful 1000 Mbps connection. Blinking The port is transmitting or receiving data at 1000 Mbps. Blue The port has a successful 10 Gbps connection. Blinking The port is transmitting or receiving data at 10 Gbps. This link is disconnected. NSW Series User’s Guide...
. The date and time display as shown if you b y the NC C 1234 have not configured a time server nor manually entered a time and date in the screen. G e ne ra l Se tup NSW Series User’s Guide...
NSW that stays the same even if the NSW’s power is turned off. - Click this link to go to the status page of the NSW. - Click this link to log out of the web configurator. NSW Series User’s Guide...
Sa ve nonvolatile memory. Nonvolatile memory refers to the NSW’s storage that remains even if the NSW’s power is turned off. Note: Use the link when you are done with a configuration session. Sa ve NSW Series User’s Guide...
This is recommended after you finish a management session for security reasons. You also have to log in with your password again, when the NSW times out. Web Configurator: Logout Screen Fig ure 28 NSW Series User’s Guide...
4.8 He lp The web configurator’s online help has descriptions of individual screens and some supplementary information. Click the link from a web configurator screen to view an online help description of that screen. He lp NSW Series User’s Guide...
System Location This field displays the location configured for the NSW in the Nebula Control Center. Serial Number This field displays the serial number of the NSW. The serial number is used for device tracking and control. NSW Series User’s Guide...
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This field displays the IP address of the NSW’s default gateway. 0.0.0.0 means no gateway is Gateway assigned. IP Setup Click the link to go to the screen. Ba sic Se tting > IP Se tup Quick Links This section provides the shortcut link to a specific configuration screen. NSW Series User’s Guide...
Syste m Info IP Se tup Po rt Se tup Table 4 on page 27 for menu differences of the NSW Series. 6.1.1 Wha t Yo u C a n Do • Use the screen (Section 6.2 on page 32) to check the firmware version number.
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Utiliza tio n (% ) Hardware Monitor Temperature The NSW has temperature sensors that are capable of detecting and reporting if the Unit temperature rises above the threshold. You may choose the temperature unit (Centigrade or Fahrenheit) in this field. NSW Series User’s Guide...
VLAN ID. The default gateway specifies the IP address of the default gateway (next hop) for outgoing traffic. Note: If you can access the NCC via the Internet, you may change the NSW static IP address via the NCC. Use this screen to manage the IP address. NSW Series User’s Guide...
. If there is not a DHCP server to assign the NSW an IP address, then you must give the NSW a DHC P C lie nt static IP address. The subnet mask specifies the network number portion of an IP address. NSW Series User’s Guide...
This is the VLAN identification number. IP Address This is the IP address of your NSW in dotted decimal notation. IP Subnet Mask This is the IP subnet mask of your NSW in dotted decimal notation for example 255.255.255.0. NSW Series User’s Guide...
This displays the IP address of the primary and secondary DNS servers assigned by the DHCP server. 0.0.0.0 means no DNS server is assigned. 6.4.3 IP C o nfig ura tio ns Use this screen to configure the default gateway device, and manage the IP address. NSW Series User’s Guide...
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This field displays IP address of the NSW. IP Subnet Mask This field displays the subnet mask of the NSW. This field displays the VLAN identification number of the NSW. Type This field displays the type of IP address status. NSW Series User’s Guide...
Use this screen to configure the NSW port settings. Click > in the navigation panel Ba sic Se tting Po rt Se tup to display the configuration screen. Basic Setting > Port Setup Fig ure 36 NSW Series User’s Guide...
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Select the media type ( ) of the SFP+ module that is attached to the 10 Gigabit sfp_plus da c 10g interface. NSW Series User’s Guide...
Server Address This field displays the IP address of the DNS server. Source This field displays whether the DNS server address is configured manually ( ) or Sta tic obtained automatically using DHCP/DHCPv6 ( Dyna m ic NSW Series User’s Guide...
Use this screen to view and search all VLAN groups. Click > from the Adva nc e d Applic a tio n VL AN navigation panel to display the screen as shown next. VL AN Sta tus Advanced Application > VLAN: VLAN Status Fig ure 38 NSW Series User’s Guide...
This field shows how long it has been since a normal VLAN was registered or a static VLAN was set up. Status This field how this VLAN was added to the NSW. sho ws : added as a permanent entry Sta tic NSW Series User’s Guide...
Use this screen to configure a static VLAN for the NSW. Click the link in the Sta tic VL AN Se tup VL AN screen to display the screen as shown next. C o nfig ura tio n NSW Series User’s Guide...
7.5 C o nfig ure VL AN Po rt Se tting s Use the VLAN Port Setup screen to configure the static VLAN settings on a port. Click the VL AN Po rt Se tup link in the screen. VL AN C o nfig ura tio n NSW Series User’s Guide...
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A PVID (Port VLAN ID) is a tag that adds to incoming untagged frames received on a port so that the frames are forwarded to the VLAN group that the tag defines. Enter a number between 1 and 4094 as the port VLAN ID. NSW Series User’s Guide...
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Sa ve save your changes to the non-volatile memory when you are done configuring. Cancel Click to begin configuring this screen afresh. C a nc e l NSW Series User’s Guide...
Use this screen to manage firmware and your configuration files. Click > Ma na g e m e nt Ma inte na nc e the navigation panel to open the following screen. Management > Maintenance Fig ure 43 NSW Series User’s Guide...
NSW configuration information you configured. Click to remove the running configuration on the NSW. Erase Running-Configuration: Confirmation Fig ure 44 In the web configurator, click the Save button in the top of the screen to make the changes take effect. NSW Series User’s Guide...
1 to 2 to reboot and load configuration two on the NSW. C o nfig 2 Click and follow steps 1 to 2 to reboot and load default configuration settings on the Fa c to ry De fa ult NSW. Reboot System: Confirmation Fig ure 46 NSW Series User’s Guide...
You must restart the NSW (manually or use ) to apply the new Bro wse Re b o o t Syste m firmware immediately. Firmware upgrades are only applied after a reboot. Click to load the Upg ra de new firmware. NSW Series User’s Guide...
After you have specified the file, click . "config" is the name of the Bro wse Re sto re configuration file on the NSW, so your backup configuration file is automatically renamed when you restore using this screen. NSW Series User’s Guide...
NSW. Click > > to see the following screen. Ma na g e m e nt Ma inte na nc e T e c h- Suppo rt Management > Maintenance > Tech-Support Fig ure 50 NSW Series User’s Guide...
NSW configurations, system- related data (including the default password), the error log and the trace log. Firmware *.bin This is the generic name for the ZyNOS firmware on the NSW. NSW Series User’s Guide...
“config”. Likewise get config config.cfg transfers the configuration file on the NSW to your computer and renames it to “config.cfg”. See Table 22 on page 55 for more information on filename conventions. Enter quit to exit the ftp prompt. NSW Series User’s Guide...
Transfer files in either ASCII (plain text format) or in binary mode. Configuration and firmware files should be transferred in binary mode. Initial Remote Directory Specify the default remote directory (path). Initial Local Directory Specify the default local directory (path). NSW Series User’s Guide...
Select this option if you want to ping an IPv4 address, and select to specify the ID vla n (NSW100 Series number of the VLAN to which the Switch is to send ping requests. Otherwise, select to send only) ping requests to all VLANs on the NSW. NSW Series User’s Guide...
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Enter the IP address or host name of a device to which you want to perform a traceroute. Name Click to have the NSW perform the traceroute function. This determines the path T ra c e Ro ute a packet takes to the specified device. NSW Series User’s Guide...
Check the hardware connections. See Section 10.1 on page Inspect your cables for damage. Contact the vendor to replace any damaged cables. Disconnect and re-connect the power adaptor or cord to the NSW. If the problem continues, contact the vendor. NSW Series User’s Guide...
Reset the device to its factory defaults, and try to access the NSW with the default IP address. See Section 4.6 on page If the problem continues, contact the vendor. I can see the screen, but I cannot log in to the NSW. L o g in NSW Series User’s Guide...
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Appendix A Customer Support No rth Am e ric a • Zyxel Communications, Inc. - North America Headquarters • http://www.zyxel.com/us/en/ O c e a nia Austra lia • Zyxel Communications Corporation • http://www.zyxel.com/au/en/ Afric a So uth Afric a • Nology (Pty) Ltd.
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APPAREIL À LASER DE CLASS 1 (for products with mini-GBIC slots or laser products, such as fiber-optic transceiver and GPON products). • PRODUIT CONFORME SELON 21 CFR 1040.10 ET 1040.11. (for products with mini-GBIC slots or laser products, such as fiber-optic transceiver and GPON products) NSW Series User’s Guide...
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Symbolen innebär att enligt lokal lagstiftning ska produkten och/eller dess batteri kastas separat från hushållsavfallet. När den här produkten når slutet av sin livslängd ska du ta den till en återvinningsstation. Vid tiden för kasseringen bidrar du till en bättre miljö och mänsklig hälsa genom att göra dig av med den på ett återvinningsställe. NSW Series User’s Guide...
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Appendix B Legal Information Enviro nm e nta l Pro duc t De c la ra tio n NSW Series User’s Guide...
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Zyxel warrants to the original end user (purchaser) that this product is free from any defects in material or workmanship for a specific period (the Warranty Period) from the date of purchase. The Warranty Period varies by region. Check with your vendor and/or the authorized Zyxel local NSW Series User’s Guide...
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T ra de m a rks ZyNOS (Zyxel Network Operating System) and ZON (Zyxel One Network)are registered trademarks of Zyxel Communications, Inc. Other trademarks mentioned in this publication are used for identification purposes only and may be properties of their respective owners.
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28, 53 main screen rubber feet management IP address 35, 36, 37 running configuration managing the device erase good habits reset using FTP. See FTP. using Telnet. See command interface. NSW Series User’s Guide...
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ZyNOS (ZyXEL Network Operating System) temperature indicator terminal emulation 20, 21 trademarks transceiver MultiSource Agreement (MSA) transceivers installation removal user name default ventilation holes 35, 38, 43 VLAN number of VLANs port number port settings PVID static VLAN NSW Series User’s Guide...
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