ZyXEL Communications ES-2024 Switch User Manual


 
ES-2024 Series User’s Guide
Chapter 21 DiffServ Code Point 140
CHAPTER 21
DiffServ Code Point
This chapter shows you how to set up Diffserv Code Point (DSCP) on each port and how to
convert DSCP values to IEEE 802.1p values.
21.1 DiffServ Overview
DiffServ Code Point is a field used for packet classification on DiffServ (Differentiated
Services) networks. The higher the value, the higher the priority. Lower-priority packets may
be dropped if the total traffic exceeds the capacity of the network.
21.2 Activating DiffServ
Activate DiffServ to allow the switch to enable DiffServ on the selected port(s).
Click IP Application, DiffServ in the navigation panel to display the screen as shown.
Figure 67 DiffServ
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 46 DiffServ
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Active Select this option to enable DiffServ on the switch.
Port This field displays the index number of a port on the switch.