LevelOne GEP-1061 Managed Gigabit PoE Switch Installation Guide

: June 12, 2024
: LevelOne

Table of Contents

Package Contents
Preparing for installation
Equipment Installation
Perform Initial Configuration
Logging on to the equipment
Appendix: Setting up your computer
Documents / Resources
- Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
- Download This Manual (PDF format)

LevelOne GEP-1061 Managed Gigabit PoE Switch

This Quick Installation Guide only describes the most basic situations and settings. All detailed information is described in the user manual.

Package Contents

This product is provided with the following accessories in the box; please check them carefully. If any of the accessories is missing or damaged, please contact with your local dealer timely.

Serial number

| Name| Quantity|

Note

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1| Master unit| 1|

Required

2

Required

4

Required

Preparing for installation

For smooth installation, please prepare the following items:

Installation tools, including: Phillips screwdriver, anti static wrist strap,etc.
Connecting cables, such as network cable, optical fiber, optical fiber module, etc.
Related devices, such as electrical outlets, HUB, switch, router,etc.

The installation environment for the switch must meet the following requirements:

The switch must avoid direct sunlight, away from heat and sources of strong electromagnetic interference.
The switch must be placed in a cool, dry place, and there should be enough gap for heat dissipation all around for the purpose of ventilation and heat dissipation.
The switch must work in the indoor environment with a temperature of -10 °C~50 °C and humidity of 10%~90% without condensation.

Equipment Installation

Installed in the rack

Install the switch on a 19-inch standard rack, and the installation steps are as follows:

Check the grounding and stability of the rack;
Install the two L-shaped brackets in the accessories on both sides of the switch panel, and fix them with the screws in the accessories;
Place the switch in the appropriate location of the rack, and support it using a tray;
Secure the L-shaped brackets on the guide slots fixed at both ends of the rack, to ensure that the switch can be mounted on the rack in as table, horizontal manner;
Use a power cord to connect the switch power connector with the power socket.

Installed on the working table

Install the switch on a working table, and the installation steps are as follows:

Place the switch with its bottom up on a sufficiently large, stable and properly-grounded working table;
Flip over the switch, and place it on the working table stably;
Use a power cord to connect the switch power connector with the power socket.
The switch uses 100-240V, 50/60Hz AC, and make sure that both power supply and grounding are normal before power on.
After power on, please check the switch’s power indicator (Power) is on, and if so, it indicates that the power supply is connected properly.
Do not place heavy objects on the top of the switch.

Perform Initial Configuration

Connect PC to the switch console port using console cable.
Configure the PC’s serial port: 38400 bps, 8 characters, no parity, one stop bit, 8 data bits, and no flow control.
Log in to the CLI using default settings: Username “admin” and password “admin.”

Note: For further information on switch configuration, refer to the CLI Reference Guide and Web Management Guide.

Logging on to the equipment

Connect the RJ-45 interface cable of a switch with a computer using a network cable.
Set the TCP/IP properties of the computer, see the Appendix: Setting up your computer.
Logging on to the equipment: Open a browser and type 192.168.1.1 in the address bar, and then press Enter; in the pop-up login interface, enter the factory logon username “admin”, password “admin” and click OK.

Appendix: Setting up your computer

Windows

Click Start—> Control Panel—> Network and Internet—> Network and Sharing Center—> Change adapter settings, right click Local connection and select Properties;
Double-click Internet Protocol 4 (TCP/IPv4);
Set the computer’s IP address: The computer’s IP address should be any one of the following free IP addresses 192.168.1.2 ~ 192.168.1.254, and then click OK, to return to the previous page, click **OK.

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Documents / Resources

| LevelOne GEP-1061 Managed Gigabit PoE Switch [pdf] Installation Guide
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