ZyXEL GS-1548 User Manual

www.zyxel.comGS-1524 / GS-1548Web Managed GbE SwitchUser’s GuideVersion 1.128/2007Edition 1

Contents OverviewGS-1524/GS-1548 User’s Guide10

Chapter 17 Event LoggingGS-1524/GS-1548 User’s Guide10017.5 Searching RAM and Flash Logs Use these screens to search RAM and Flash logs based on leve

Chapter 17 Event LoggingGS-1524/GS-1548 User’s Guide101Figure 57 Searching: RAM/Flash Logs

Chapter 17 Event LoggingGS-1524/GS-1548 User’s Guide102The following table describes the labels in this screen. 17.5.1 Search Results The Search Resu

Chapter 17 Event LoggingGS-1524/GS-1548 User’s Guide103Category This field displays what category the log entry fits. The categories are based on sof

Chapter 17 Event LoggingGS-1524/GS-1548 User’s Guide104

GS-1524/GS-1548 User’s Guide105CHAPTER 18 SNMPThis chapter describes how to user Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) to manage and monitor the

Chapter 18 SNMPGS-1524/GS-1548 User’s Guide106SNMP itself is a simple request/response protocol based on the manager/agent model. The manager issues a

Chapter 18 SNMPGS-1524/GS-1548 User’s Guide107In addition, SNMP managers can also be required to authenticate with agents before conducting SNMP mana

Chapter 18 SNMPGS-1524/GS-1548 User’s Guide108Figure 61 SNMP Group The following table describes the labels in this screen. 18.2.1 SNMP Group: Crea

Chapter 18 SNMPGS-1524/GS-1548 User’s Guide109The following table describes the labels in this screen. 18.2.2 SNMP Group: Modify Click on the Group

Table of ContentsGS-1524/GS-1548 User’s Guide11Table of ContentsAbout This User's Guide ...

Chapter 18 SNMPGS-1524/GS-1548 User’s Guide11018.3 SNMP User An SNMP user is an SNMP manager. SNMP managers must use the proper SNMP user and group c

Chapter 18 SNMPGS-1524/GS-1548 User’s Guide111Figure 65 SNMP User: Create The following table describes the labels in this screen. 18.3.2 SNMP Use

Chapter 18 SNMPGS-1524/GS-1548 User’s Guide112The following table describes the labels in this screen. 18.4 SNMP Community SNMP communities act like

Chapter 18 SNMPGS-1524/GS-1548 User’s Guide11318.4.1 SNMP Community: Create Click on the Create New Community link in the SNMP Community screen to a

Chapter 18 SNMPGS-1524/GS-1548 User’s Guide11418.4.2 SNMP Community: Modify Click on the Community ID number or select a Community ID from the Commun

Chapter 18 SNMPGS-1524/GS-1548 User’s Guide115Figure 70 SNMP Notification The following table describes the labels in this screen. 18.6 SNMP Trap

Chapter 18 SNMPGS-1524/GS-1548 User’s Guide116Figure 71 SNMP Trap Station The following table describes the labels in this screen. 18.6.1 SNMP Trap

Chapter 18 SNMPGS-1524/GS-1548 User’s Guide117The following table describes the labels in this screen. 18.6.2 SNMP Trap Station: Modify Click on the

Chapter 18 SNMPGS-1524/GS-1548 User’s Guide118

GS-1524/GS-1548 User’s Guide119CHAPTER 19 RMON-LiteThis chapter explains how to configure the RMON-Lite screens.19.1 RMON-Lite Overview The Remote N

Table of ContentsGS-1524/GS-1548 User’s Guide123.3.1 Power Connector ...

Chapter 19 RMON-LiteGS-1524/GS-1548 User’s Guide120Figure 74 RMON Statistics: Overview The following table describes the labels in this screen. 19.

Chapter 19 RMON-LiteGS-1524/GS-1548 User’s Guide121Figure 75 RMON Statistics: Port The following table describes the labels in this screen. Table 5

Chapter 19 RMON-LiteGS-1524/GS-1548 User’s Guide12219.4 RMON-Lite History MIBRMON-Lite History MIB configuration is divided into two parts: [2] Histo

Chapter 19 RMON-LiteGS-1524/GS-1548 User’s Guide123Figure 76 RMON History Control: Overview.The following table describes the labels in this screen

Chapter 19 RMON-LiteGS-1524/GS-1548 User’s Guide124Figure 77 RMON History Control: ModifyThe following table describes the labels in this screen. 19

Chapter 19 RMON-LiteGS-1524/GS-1548 User’s Guide125Figure 78 RMON History Statistics: Overview.The following table describes the labels in this scr

Chapter 19 RMON-LiteGS-1524/GS-1548 User’s Guide126Figure 79 RMON History Statistics: ControlThe following table describes the labels in this screen

Chapter 19 RMON-LiteGS-1524/GS-1548 User’s Guide12719.5 RMON Alarm: Overview Use the RMON Alarm: Overview screen to view configured alarms that occu

Chapter 19 RMON-LiteGS-1524/GS-1548 User’s Guide12819.5.1 RMON Alarm: Create New Alarm Use the RMON Alarm: Create New Alarm screen to configure RMON

Chapter 19 RMON-LiteGS-1524/GS-1548 User’s Guide129The following table describes the labels in this screen.19.6 RMON Event: Overview Use the RMON Ev

Table of ContentsGS-1524/GS-1548 User’s Guide13Chapter 8VLAN ...

Chapter 19 RMON-LiteGS-1524/GS-1548 User’s Guide130The following table describes the labels in this screen.19.6.1 RMON Event: Create New Event Use th

Chapter 19 RMON-LiteGS-1524/GS-1548 User’s Guide131Figure 83 RMON Event: Create New EventThe following table describes the labels in this screen. 1

Chapter 19 RMON-LiteGS-1524/GS-1548 User’s Guide132Select [9] Event Log in the RMON MIB Table: drop down list box in any RMON Lite screen to view the

Chapter 19 RMON-LiteGS-1524/GS-1548 User’s Guide133The following table describes the labels in this screen.Table 65 RMON Event Log: EventLABEL DESC

Chapter 19 RMON-LiteGS-1524/GS-1548 User’s Guide134

GS-1524/GS-1548 User’s Guide135CHAPTER 20 Dynamic ARPThis chapter describes how to activate dynamic Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) learning and ho

Chapter 20 Dynamic ARPGS-1524/GS-1548 User’s Guide136Figure 86 Dynamic ARP The following table describes the labels in this screen. Table 66 ARP T

Chapter 20 Dynamic ARPGS-1524/GS-1548 User’s Guide13720.3 Viewing ARP Table Entries Click Dynamic ARP > ARP Entries in the navigation panel to

Chapter 20 Dynamic ARPGS-1524/GS-1548 User’s Guide138The following table describes the labels in this screen. Table 68 ARP Table LABEL DESCRIPTIONMA

GS-1524/GS-1548 User’s Guide139CHAPTER 21 TroubleshootingThis chapter offers some suggestions to solve problems you might encounter. The potential pr

Table of ContentsGS-1524/GS-1548 User’s Guide1413.1 Configuring L2 Management ...

Chapter 21 TroubleshootingGS-1524/GS-1548 User’s Guide1401 The default IP address is 192.168.1.1.2 If this does not work, you have to reset the device

Chapter 21 TroubleshootingGS-1524/GS-1548 User’s Guide141Check that you have enabled logins for HTTP or telnet. If you have configured a secured clie

Chapter 21 TroubleshootingGS-1524/GS-1548 User’s Guide142

GS-1524/GS-1548 User’s Guide143CHAPTER 22 Product SpecificationsThis chapter gives details about your Switch’s hardware and firmware features.22.1 G

Chapter 22 Product SpecificationsGS-1524/GS-1548 User’s Guide144 Table 70 General Product Specifications Interface GS-1524: 20 1000BASE-T RJ-45 Giga

Chapter 22 Product SpecificationsGS-1524/GS-1548 User’s Guide145 This section describes the general software features of the Switch.Table 71 Manage

Chapter 22 Product SpecificationsGS-1524/GS-1548 User’s Guide146Firmware Upgrade Download new firmware (when available) from the ZyXEL web site and us

147PART IVAppendices and IndexIP Addresses and Subnetting (151)Legal Information (157)Customer Support (161)Index (167)

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GS-1524/GS-1548 User’s Guide149APPENDIX A IP Addresses and SubnettingThis appendix introduces IP addresses and subnet masks. IP addresses identify in

Table of ContentsGS-1524/GS-1548 User’s Guide1518.3 SNMP User ...

Appendix A IP Addresses and SubnettingGS-1524/GS-1548 User’s Guide150Figure 89 Network Number and Host IDHow much of the IP address is the network n

Appendix A IP Addresses and SubnettingGS-1524/GS-1548 User’s Guide151Subnet masks are expressed in dotted decimal notation just like IP addresses. Th

Appendix A IP Addresses and SubnettingGS-1524/GS-1548 User’s Guide152SubnettingYou can use subnetting to divide one network into multiple sub-networks

Appendix A IP Addresses and SubnettingGS-1524/GS-1548 User’s Guide153Figure 91 Subnetting Example: After SubnettingIn a 25-bit subnet the host ID h

Appendix A IP Addresses and SubnettingGS-1524/GS-1548 User’s Guide154Example: Eight SubnetsSimilarly, use a 27-bit mask to create eight subnets (000,

Appendix A IP Addresses and SubnettingGS-1524/GS-1548 User’s Guide155Subnet PlanningThe following table is a summary for subnet planning on a network

Appendix A IP Addresses and SubnettingGS-1524/GS-1548 User’s Guide156Configuring IP AddressesWhere you obtain your network number depends on your part

GS-1524/GS-1548 User’s Guide157APPENDIX B Legal InformationCopyrightCopyright © 2007 by ZyXEL Communications Corporation.The contents of this publica

Appendix B Legal InformationGS-1524/GS-1548 User’s Guide158FCC WarningThis device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A di

Appendix B Legal InformationGS-1524/GS-1548 User’s Guide159condition. Any replacement will consist of a new or re-manufactured functionally equivalen

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Appendix B Legal InformationGS-1524/GS-1548 User’s Guide160

GS-1524/GS-1548 User’s Guide161APPENDIX C Customer SupportPlease have the following information ready when you contact customer support.Required Info

Appendix C Customer SupportGS-1524/GS-1548 User’s Guide162• Regular Mail: ZyXEL Communications, Czech s.r.o., Modranská 621, 143 01 Praha 4 - Modrany,

Appendix C Customer SupportGS-1524/GS-1548 User’s Guide163India• Support E-mail: [email protected]• Sales E-mail: [email protected]• Telephone: +91-11-30

Appendix C Customer SupportGS-1524/GS-1548 User’s Guide164• Regular Mail: ZyXEL Communications Inc., 1130 N. Miller St., Anaheim, CA 92806-2001, U.S.A

Appendix C Customer SupportGS-1524/GS-1548 User’s Guide165Sweden• Support E-mail: [email protected]• Sales E-mail: [email protected]• Telephone: +46-31-7

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IndexGS-1524/GS-1548 User’s Guide167IndexAadding VLANs 63Address Resolution Logic (ARL) table 50Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) 135alternative subne

IndexGS-1524/GS-1548 User’s Guide168front panel 35Ggeneral features 144getting help 48Hhardware installation 31mounting 32hardware overview 35help, we

IndexGS-1524/GS-1548 User’s Guide169Ppassword 46port details 58port mirroring 67, 144port security 89overview 89port settings 55, 56port statistics 57

List of FiguresGS-1524/GS-1548 User’s Guide17List of FiguresFigure 1 Backbone Application ...

IndexGS-1524/GS-1548 User’s Guide170Ttagged VLAN 61trademarks 157transceiverinstallation 36removal 37traps, SNMP 106trunk group 65trunking 28, 65, 144

List of FiguresGS-1524/GS-1548 User’s Guide18Figure 39 Change Number of Queues ...

List of FiguresGS-1524/GS-1548 User’s Guide19Figure 82 RMON Event: Overview. ...

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List of TablesGS-1524/GS-1548 User’s Guide21List of TablesTable 1 Panel Connections ...

List of TablesGS-1524/GS-1548 User’s Guide22Table 39 SNMP Traps ...

List of TablesGS-1524/GS-1548 User’s Guide23Table 82 24-bit Network Number Subnet Planning ...

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25PART IIntroduction and Hardware OverviewGetting to Know Your Switch (27)Hardware Installation and Connection (31)Hardware Overview (35)

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GS-1524/GS-1548 User’s Guide27CHAPTER 1 Getting to Know Your SwitchThis chapter introduces the main features and applications of the Switch.1.1 Intr

Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your SwitchGS-1524/GS-1548 User’s Guide281.1.2 Bridging ExampleIn this example application the Switch connects different co

Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your SwitchGS-1524/GS-1548 User’s Guide29Figure 3 High Performance Switched Workgroup Application 1.1.4 IEEE 802.1Q VLAN

About This User's GuideGS-1524/GS-1548 User’s Guide3About This User's GuideIntended AudienceThis manual is intended for people who want to

Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your SwitchGS-1524/GS-1548 User’s Guide30

GS-1524/GS-1548 User’s Guide31CHAPTER 2 Hardware Installation andConnectionThis chapter shows you how to install and connect the Switch. 2.1 Freest

Chapter 2 Hardware Installation and ConnectionGS-1524/GS-1548 User’s Guide32" Do NOT block the ventilation holes. Leave space between devices whe

Chapter 2 Hardware Installation and ConnectionGS-1524/GS-1548 User’s Guide332 Using a #2 Philips screwdriver, install the M3 flat head screws through

Chapter 2 Hardware Installation and ConnectionGS-1524/GS-1548 User’s Guide34

GS-1524/GS-1548 User’s Guide35CHAPTER 3 Hardware OverviewThis chapter describes the front panel and rear panel of the Switch and shows you how to mak

Chapter 3 Hardware OverviewGS-1524/GS-1548 User’s Guide36The following table describes the ports on the panels. 3.1.1 Ethernet PortsThe GS-1524 has 2

Chapter 3 Hardware OverviewGS-1524/GS-1548 User’s Guide371 Insert the transceiver into the slot with the exposed section of PCB board facing down. Fi

Chapter 3 Hardware OverviewGS-1524/GS-1548 User’s Guide383.2 LEDs The following table describes the LEDs. 3.3 Rear PanelThe following figures sho

Chapter 3 Hardware OverviewGS-1524/GS-1548 User’s Guide39Figure 15 GS-1548 Rear Panel3.3.1 Power ConnectorMake sure you are using the correct powe

Document ConventionsGS-1524/GS-1548 User’s Guide4Document ConventionsWarnings and NotesThese are how warnings and notes are shown in this User’s Guide

Chapter 3 Hardware OverviewGS-1524/GS-1548 User’s Guide40

41PART IIBasic & Advanced SettingsThe Web Configurator (43)System (49)Port Settings (55)System and Port Statistics (57)VLAN (61)Trunking (65

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GS-1524/GS-1548 User’s Guide43CHAPTER 4 The Web ConfiguratorThis section introduces the configuration and functions of the web configurator. 4.1 Int

Chapter 4 The Web ConfiguratorGS-1524/GS-1548 User’s Guide44Figure 16 Web Configurator: Login 4 Click Login to view the first web configurator scree

Chapter 4 The Web ConfiguratorGS-1524/GS-1548 User’s Guide454.3.1 The LED PanelUse the LED panel to view the status of the individual ports. The LED

Chapter 4 The Web ConfiguratorGS-1524/GS-1548 User’s Guide464.3.3 Change Your Password After you log in for the first time, it is recommended you c

Chapter 4 The Web ConfiguratorGS-1524/GS-1548 User’s Guide47Figure 19 Change Administrator Login Password 4.4 Saving Your ConfigurationWhen you ar

Chapter 4 The Web ConfiguratorGS-1524/GS-1548 User’s Guide48Figure 20 Web Configurator: Logout Link 4.8 Help The web configurator’s online help ha

GS-1524/GS-1548 User’s Guide49CHAPTER 5 SystemThis chapter describes the system screens.5.1 System Screen The home screen of the web configurator di

Document ConventionsGS-1524/GS-1548 User’s Guide5Icons Used in FiguresFigures in this User’s Guide may use the following generic icons. The Switch ic

Chapter 5 SystemGS-1524/GS-1548 User’s Guide505.1.1 Configure IP AddressUse the Configure IP Address screen to set up the IP address manually. The fo

Chapter 5 SystemGS-1524/GS-1548 User’s Guide51Select the Enable L2 Table Aging checkbox and enter the amount of time in seconds (up to 1048575) that

Chapter 5 SystemGS-1524/GS-1548 User’s Guide525.2 System: Change Password Use the Change Password screen to change the administrator username and p

Chapter 5 SystemGS-1524/GS-1548 User’s Guide53Figure 27 Firmware Upgrade Type the path and file name of the firmware file you wish to upload to th

Chapter 5 SystemGS-1524/GS-1548 User’s Guide54

GS-1524/GS-1548 User’s Guide55CHAPTER 6 Port SettingsThis chapter describes how to view and configure the port settings on the Switch.6.1 Port Statu

Chapter 6 Port SettingsGS-1524/GS-1548 User’s Guide566.2 Port Configuration Use this screen to configure individual port settings.Click a port numbe

GS-1524/GS-1548 User’s Guide57CHAPTER 7 System and Port StatisticsThis chapter describes the overview and individual port statistics screens.7.1 Ove

Chapter 7 System and Port StatisticsGS-1524/GS-1548 User’s Guide587.3 Port Statistics Click a number in the Port column in the Statistics screen to d

Chapter 7 System and Port StatisticsGS-1524/GS-1548 User’s Guide59Discards This field shows the number discarded (dropped) packets.Errors This field

Safety WarningsGS-1524/GS-1548 User’s Guide6Safety Warnings1 For your safety, be sure to read and follow all warning notices and instructions.• Do NOT

Chapter 7 System and Port StatisticsGS-1524/GS-1548 User’s Guide60512-1023 BytePktsThis field shows the number of packets (including bad packets) rece

GS-1524/GS-1548 User’s Guide61CHAPTER 8 VLANThis chapter shows you how to configure IEEE 802.1Q tagged VLANs. 8.1 Introduction to IEEE 802.1Q Tagged

Chapter 8 VLANGS-1524/GS-1548 User’s Guide628.2 Static VLANUse a IEEE 802.1Q VLAN to decide whether an incoming frame on a port should be• sent to a

Chapter 8 VLANGS-1524/GS-1548 User’s Guide638.2.2 Create IEEE 802.1Q VLAN Screen See Section 8.1 on page 61 for more information on VLANs. Click VLA

Chapter 8 VLANGS-1524/GS-1548 User’s Guide64Figure 35 VLAN: Edit VLAN The following table describes the labels in this screen.Table 14 VLAN: Edit

GS-1524/GS-1548 User’s Guide65CHAPTER 9 TrunkingThis chapter shows you how to logically aggregate physical links to form one logical, higher-bandwidt

Chapter 9 TrunkingGS-1524/GS-1548 User’s Guide66Figure 36 Trunk SettingThe following table describes the labels in this screen.Table 15 Trunking:

GS-1524/GS-1548 User’s Guide67CHAPTER 10 MirroringThis chapter discusses port mirroring.10.1 Port Mirroring Settings Port mirroring allows you to co

Chapter 10 MirroringGS-1524/GS-1548 User’s Guide68

GS-1524/GS-1548 User’s Guide69CHAPTER 11 QoSThis chapter introduces the quality of service (QoS) parameters you can configure on the Switch.11.1 QoS

Safety WarningsGS-1524/GS-1548 User’s Guide7

Chapter 11 QoSGS-1524/GS-1548 User’s Guide7011.2 QoS EnhancementYou can configure the Switch to prioritize traffic even if the incoming packets are n

Chapter 11 QoSGS-1524/GS-1548 User’s Guide71Figure 38 QoS Setting The following table describes the labels in this screen. Table 17 QoS Setting

Chapter 11 QoSGS-1524/GS-1548 User’s Guide7211.3.1 Change Number of Queues Use the Change Number of Queues screen to edit the number of queues on th

Chapter 11 QoSGS-1524/GS-1548 User’s Guide73Figure 40 Port Based QoS The following table describes the labels in this screen. Table 18 Port Base

Chapter 11 QoSGS-1524/GS-1548 User’s Guide7411.4.2 DSCP Based QoS The Switch allows you to create a mapping table between Differentiated Services Cod

Chapter 11 QoSGS-1524/GS-1548 User’s Guide75Figure 41 DSCP Based QoS The following table describes the labels in this screen. 11.4.5 ToS Based Qo

Chapter 11 QoSGS-1524/GS-1548 User’s Guide76Figure 42 ToS Based QoS The following table describes the labels in this screen. 11.4.6 IP Address Bas

Chapter 11 QoSGS-1524/GS-1548 User’s Guide77Figure 43 IP Address Based QoS The following table describes the labels in this screen. Table 21 IP

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GS-1524/GS-1548 User’s Guide79CHAPTER 12 Port Rate Limit and StormControlThis chapter shows you how you can manage bandwidth on each port and set up

Safety WarningsGS-1524/GS-1548 User’s Guide8

Chapter 12 Port Rate Limit and Storm ControlGS-1524/GS-1548 User’s Guide8012.1.1 Rate Limit Screen Click a port number in the Port Rate screen to br

Chapter 12 Port Rate Limit and Storm ControlGS-1524/GS-1548 User’s Guide8112.1.2 Broadcast Storm Control Setup Broadcast storm control limits the nu

Chapter 12 Port Rate Limit and Storm ControlGS-1524/GS-1548 User’s Guide82The following table describes the labels in this screen. Table 24 Broadcas

GS-1524/GS-1548 User’s Guide83CHAPTER 13 Layer 2 (L2) ManagementUse these screens to add, delete and view entries in the Layer 2 (L2) address table.1

Chapter 13 Layer 2 (L2) ManagementGS-1524/GS-1548 User’s Guide8413.1.1 Add a Static MAC Address Entry Click Add in the L2 Address Management screen

Chapter 13 Layer 2 (L2) ManagementGS-1524/GS-1548 User’s Guide85Figure 49 Display L2 Address Table The following table describes the labels in this

Chapter 13 Layer 2 (L2) ManagementGS-1524/GS-1548 User’s Guide86

GS-1524/GS-1548 User’s Guide87CHAPTER 14 Cable DiagnosticsThis chapter explains the Cable Diagnostics screen.14.1 Diagnostics Overview The cable dia

Chapter 14 Cable DiagnosticsGS-1524/GS-1548 User’s Guide88

GS-1524/GS-1548 User’s Guide89CHAPTER 15 Auto Denial of Service (DoS)This chapter shows you how to configure automatic Denial of Service prevention o

Contents OverviewGS-1524/GS-1548 User’s Guide9Contents OverviewIntroduction and Hardware Overview ...

Chapter 15 Auto Denial of Service (DoS)GS-1524/GS-1548 User’s Guide9015.2 Global Auto DoS Attack Prevention Use the Global Auto DoS Attack Prevention

Chapter 15 Auto Denial of Service (DoS)GS-1524/GS-1548 User’s Guide91Figure 52 Advanced Auto DoS Attack Prevention The following table describes th

Chapter 15 Auto Denial of Service (DoS)GS-1524/GS-1548 User’s Guide92

GS-1524/GS-1548 User’s Guide93CHAPTER 16 Auto VoIPThis chapter shows you how to give higher priority to Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) packets o

Chapter 16 Auto VoIPGS-1524/GS-1548 User’s Guide94Figure 53 Auto VoIP Settings The following table describes the labels in this screen. Table 32 A

95PART III Management and TroubleshootingEvent Logging (97)SNMP (105)RMON-Lite (119)Dynamic ARP (135)Troubleshooting (139)Product Specifications

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GS-1524/GS-1548 User’s Guide97CHAPTER 17 Event LoggingThis chapter shows you different ways to inspect logs and how to configure an external log serv

Chapter 17 Event LoggingGS-1524/GS-1548 User’s Guide98The following table describes the labels in this screen. 17.3 Logging: Add Server Use this scre

Chapter 17 Event LoggingGS-1524/GS-1548 User’s Guide9917.4 Viewing RAM and Flash Logs Use these screens to view or export RAM or Flash logs. Click