ZYXEL XMG-100 Series 5 8 Port 2.5G Unmanaged Switch User Guide

June 17, 2024
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Specifications:

  • Product: XMG-100 Series
  • Version: 1.00 Edition 2, 10/2023
  • Important: Read carefully before use. Keep this guide for future reference.

Product Information

The XMG-100 Series User’s Guide provides detailed information on the switch, including hardware installation, connections, and LED indicators.

Product Usage Instructions

Chapter 1: Getting to Know Your Switch

  • Introduction: Familiarize yourself with the switch and its features.
  • Features: Learn about the different functionalities of the switch.

Chapter 2: Hardware Installation and Connection

  • Installation Requirements: Ensure you have all necessary components for installation.

Chapter 3: Hardware Panels

  • Front Panel Connections: Understand the multi-gigabit Ethernet ports and SFP+ slot.
  • Rear Panel: Learn about power connection and placement.
  • LEDs: Interpret the status indicators on the switch.

FAQ:

  1. Q: Where can I find additional information on the switch?
    A: Visit support.zyxel.com for more details on the XMG-100 Series.

IMPORTANT!
READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE.
KEEP THIS GUIDE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
Screenshots and graphics in this book may differ slightly from your product due to differences in your product firmware or your computer operating system. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this manual is accurate.

More Information
Go to support.zyxel.com to find other information on the Switch.

Document Conventions

Warnings and Notes
These are how warnings and notes are shown in this guide. Warnings tell you about things that could harm you or your device.
Note: Notes tell you other important information (for example, other things you may need to configure or helpful tips) or recommendations.

Syntax Conventions

  • All models may be referred to as the “Switch” in this guide.
  • Product labels are all in bold font.

Icons Used in Figures
Figures in this user guide may use the following generic icons. The Switch icon is not an exact representation of your device.

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Getting to Know Your Switch

Introduction
The Switch refers to all the following models unless a particular model is specified.

  • XMG-105HP
  • XMG-108
  • XMG-108HP

The Switch is a 100 Mbps / 1/2.5/10 Gbps multi-port switch that can be used to build high-performance switched workgroup networks. The Switch is a store-and- forward device that offers low latency for high-speed networking. The Switch is designed for workgroups, departments or backbone computing environments for small businesses. All models are referred to as the “Switch” in this guide. The following table describes the hardware features of the Switch by model.

Hardware Feature Comparison

PORT/SWITCH DETAILS| XMG- 105HP| XMG- 108| XMG- 108HP
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100M/1G/2.5G Base-T Ethernet ports| 1| 8| 0
100M/1G/2.5G Base-T IEEE 802.3bt PoE ports| 4| 0| 8
1G/10G SFP+ port| 1| 1| 1
Desktop Device| Yes| Yes| Yes
Wall-mountable| Yes| Yes| Yes
Power Adapter| Yes| Yes| Yes
Power Cord| Yes| Yes| Yes

The PoE ports can supply power to the connected PoE powered devices (PDs). The SFP+ slot is for uplink connections. Use SFP+ transceivers in these slots for 1 Gbps or 10 Gbps connections to backbone Ethernet switches. The Switch has built-in loop detection. All connected port’s LED will fast blink green/yellow when it detects that packets sent out on that port loop back to the Switch. The Switch has built-in IEEE 802.1p CoS (Class of Service) feature that services queues based on priority only. As traffic comes into the Switch, traffic on the highest priority queue is transmitted first. When that queue empties, traffic on the next highest-priority queue is transmitted until it empties, and then traffic is transmitted on the next queue and so on. If higher priority queues never empty, then traffic on lower priority queues never gets sent.

Features

The following are the essential features of the Switch.

  • Conforms to IEEE 802.3u, 802.3ab, 802.3bz, 802.3z, 802.3ae, and 802.3x standards.
  • Auto-negotiating 100 Mbps / 1 Gbps / 2.5 Gbps multi-gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 ports.
  • Auto-sensing crossover for all 100 Mbps / 1 Gbps / 2.5 Gbps multi-gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 ports.
  • Supports N-Way protocol for speed (100 Mbps / 1 Gbps / 2.5 Gbps) and duplex mode (Full) auto-detection.
  • Supports store-and-forward switching.
  • Supports automatic address learning.
  • Supports IEEE 802.3af, IEEE 802.3at, and IEEE 802.3bt PoE standards.
  • Full wire speed forwarding rate.
  • Supports 802.1p CoS.
  • Embedded 4K MAC address table providing 4000 MAC addresses entries.

Multi-Gigabit
An 2.5 multi-gigabit port supports speeds of 2.5G if the connected device supports 2.5G and a Cat 5e (up to 100 m) is used. The speed drops to 1G if these criteria are not met; it drops to 100M if a Cat 5 cable is used (up to 100 m). Multi-Gigabit ports are also backward compatible with 100 Mbps and 1 Gigabit ports.

Multi-Gigabit Application

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See the following table for the cables required and distance limitation to attain the corresponding speed.

Cable Types

CABLE| TRANSMISSION SPEED| MAXIMUM DISTANCE| BANDWIDTH CAPACITY
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Category 5| 100M| 100 m| 100 MHz
Category 5e| 1G / 2.5G| 100 m| 100 MHz

PoE
The Switch is a Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE) because it provides a source of power through its Ethernet ports. Each device that receives power through an Ethernet port is a Powered Device (PD). The Switch can adjust the power supplied to each PD according to the PoE standard the PD supports.

PoE standards are:

  • IEEE 802.3af Power over Ethernet (PoE)
  • IEEE 802.3at Power over Ethernet (PoE) +
  • IEEE 802.3bt Power over Ethernet (PoE) ++

The following table describes the PoE features of the Switch by model.

XMG-100 Series Models and PoE Features

PoE FEATURES XMG-105HP XMG-108HP
IEEE 802.3bt PoE++ Ports 1 – 4 Ports 1 – 8
Power Management Mode Consumption (default) Consumption (default)
PoE Power Budget 70W 100W

PoE Standards

PoE FEATURES PoE PoE+ PoE++
IEEE Standard IEEE 802.3af IEEE 802.3at IEEE 802.3bt
PoE Type Type 1 Type 2 Type 3

Switch Port Power
Maximum Power Per Port| 15.4 W| 30 W| 60 W
Port Voltage Range| 44 – 57 V| 50 – 57 V| 50 – 57 V
Cables
Twisted Pairs Used| 2-pair| 2-pair| 4-pair
Supported Cables| Cat3/24 AWG or better| Cat5/24 AWG or better| Cat5/24 AWG or better

Example Applications
This section shows a few examples of using the Switch in various network environments. Note that the Switch in the figure is just an example Switch and not your actual Switch.

PoE Example Application
The following example figure shows a Switch supplying PoE (Power over Ethernet) to Powered Devices (PDs) such as an IP camera, a wireless router, an IP telephone and a general outdoor router that are not within reach of a power outlet.

Powered Device Example

Backbone Example Application
The Switch is an ideal solution for small networks where rapid growth can be expected in the near future. The Switch can be used standalone for a group of heavy traffic users. You can connect computers and servers directly to the Switch’s port or connect other switches to the Switch. 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, and so on.

Backbone Application

Bridging or Fiber Optic Uplink Example Application
In this example, the Switch connects different company departments (RD and Sales) to the corporate backbone. It can alleviate bandwidth contention and eliminate server and network bottlenecks. All users that need high bandwidth can connect to high-speed department servers through the Switch. You can provide a super-fast uplink connection by using a multi-gigabit Ethernet or SFP+ port on the Switch.

Bridging Example Application

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Hardware Installation and Connection

Installation Scenarios
This chapter shows you how to install and connect the Switch. See Table 1 on page 7 for a comparison of hardware features for each model. The Switch can be:

  • Placed on a desktop.
  • Wall-mounted on a wall.

See the following table for a comparison of the hardware installation methods of each Switch:
Mounting Methods

MODEL FEATURE XMG- 105HP XMG- 108 XMG-108HP
Desktop Device Yes Yes Yes
Wall-mountable Yes Yes Yes

Safety Precautions
Please observe the following before using the Switch:

  • It is recommended to ask an authorized technician to attach the Switch on a desk or to the wall. Use the proper screws to prevent damage to the Switch. See the Installation Requirements sections in this chapter to know the types of screws and screw drivers for each mounting method.
  • Make sure there is at least 2 cm of clearance on the top and bottom of the Switch, and at least 5 cm of clearance on all four sides of the Switch. This allows air circulation for cooling.
  • Do NOT block the ventilation holes nor store cables or power cords on the Switch. Allow clearance for the ventilation holes to prevent your Switch from overheating. This is especially crucial when your Switch does not have fans. Overheating could affect the performance of your Switch, or even damage it.
  • The surface of the Switch could be hot when it is functioning. Do NOT put your hands on it. You may get burned. This could happen especially when you are using a fan less Switch.
  • The Switches with fans are not suitable for use in locations where children are likely to be present.

To start using the Switch, simply connect the power adapter to turn it on.

Freestanding Installation Procedure

  • Make sure the Switch is clean and dry.
  • Remove the adhesive backing from the rubber feet.
  • Attach the rubber feet to each corner on the bottom of the Switch. These rubber feet help protect the Switch from shock or vibration and ensure space between devices when stacking.

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Cautions:

  • Avoid stacking fanless Switches to prevent overheating.
  • Ensure enough clearance around the Switch to allow air circulation for cooling.
  • Do NOT remove the rubber feet as it provides space for air circulation.

Wall Mounting
The Switch can be mounted on a wall (see Table 5 on page 12). You may need screw anchors if mounting on a concrete or brick wall. Do the following to mount your Switch on a wall. See Table 6 on page 13 for how far apart to place the screws.

Distance between the centers of the holes for wall mounting

MODEL DISTANCE
XMG-105HP 114 mm
XMG-108 188 mm
XMG-108HP 188 mm

Installation Requirements

  • Distance above the floor: At least 1.8 m (5.9 feet)
  • Two M4 screws and a #2 Philips screwdriver
  • Two screw anchors (optional)

Screw Specifications for Wall Mounting

  1. Select a position free of obstructions on a wall strong enough to hold the weight of the Switch.

  2. Mark two holes on the wall at the appropriate distance apart for the screws.
    WARNING! Be careful to avoid damaging pipes or cables located inside the wall when drilling holes for the screws.

  3. If using screw anchors, drill two holes for the screw anchors into the wall. Push the anchors into the full depth of the holes, then insert the screws into the anchors. Do NOT insert the screws all the way in – leave a small gap of about 0.5 cm. If not using screw anchors, use a screwdriver to insert the screws into the wall. Do NOT insert the screws all the way in – leave a gap of about 0.5 cm.

  4. Make sure the screws are fastened well enough to hold the weight of the Switch with the connection cables.

  5. Align the holes on the back of the Switch with the screws on the wall. Hang the Switch on the screws.
    Note: Make sure there is enough clearance between the wall and the Switch to allow ventilation.

WARNING: The Switch should be wall-mounted horizontally, and make sure the front panel is facing down. The Switch’s side panels with ventilation slots should not be facing up or down as this position is less safe.

Hardware Panels

This chapter describes the front panel and rear panel of the Switch and shows you how to make the hardware connections.

Front Panel Connections
You can use either crossover or straight-through cables for all the ports. Refer to Section Table 1 on page 7 for more information on hardware differences between models. The following figures show the front panels of the Switch.

XMG-105HP

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XMG-108

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XMG-108HP

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You can use unshielded twisted pair (UTP) or shielded twisted-pair (STP) Ethernet cables for RJ-45 ports. The following table describes the types of network cable used for the different connection speeds.

Network Cable Types

TRANSMISSION SPEED| NETWORK CABLE TYPE| MAXIMUM DISTANCE| BANDWIDTH CAPACITY
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100 Mbps| Category 5 UTP/STP| 100 m| 100 MHz
1 Gbps| Category 5e, 6 UTP/STP| 100 m| 100 MHz
2.5 Gbps| Category 5e, 6 UTP/STP| 100 m| 100 MHz

Multi-gigabit Ethernet Ports
The Switch has 2.5G Base-T auto-negotiating, auto-crossover Ethernet ports. In 100 Mbps / 1/2.5 Gbps multi-gigabit, the speed can be 100 Mbps, 1 Gbps or 2.5 Gbps and full duplex mode. The 100 Base-TX / 1G Base-T / 2.5G Base-T RJ-45 ports are auto-negotiating and auto-crossover. An auto-negotiating port can detect and adjust to the optimum Ethernet speed (100 Mbps / 1 Gbps / 2.5 Gbps) and duplex mode (full duplex) of the connected device. An auto-crossover (auto-MDI/MDI-X) port automatically works with a straight-through or crossover Ethernet cable. When auto-negotiation is turned on, an Ethernet port negotiates with the peer automatically to determine the connection speed and duplex mode. If the peer Ethernet port does not support auto-negotiation or turns off this feature, the Switch determines the connection speed by detecting the signal on the cable. When the Switch’s auto-negotiation is turned off, an Ethernet port uses the pre-configured speed and duplex mode when making a connection, then requiring you to make sure that the settings of the peer Ethernet port are the same in order to connect.

Auto-crossover
All ports support auto-crossover, that is auto-MDIX ports (Media Dependent Interface Crossover), so you may use either a straight-through Ethernet cable or crossover Ethernet cable for all multi-gigabit port connections. Auto- crossover ports automatically sense whether they need to function as crossover or straight ports, so crossover cables can connect both computers and switches or hubs.

SFP+ Slot
Refer to Section 1.1 on page 7 for more information on hardware differences between models. This is a slot for SFP (Small Form-Factor Pluggable) module, such as an SFP transceiver. A transceiver is a single unit that houses a transmitter and a receiver. Use a transceiver to connect a fiber optic cable to the Switch. The Switch does not come with a transceiver. You must use a transceiver that complies with the Small Form-factor Pluggable (SFP) Transceiver MultiSource Agreement (MSA). See the SFF committee’s INF-8074i specification Rev 1.0 for details. You can change transceiver while the Switch is operating. You can use a different transceiver to connect to Ethernet switches with different types of fiber optic or even copper cable connectors.

  • Type: SFP+ connection interface
  • Connection speed: 1/10 Gbps

WARNING: To avoid possible eye injury, do not look into an operating fiber optic module’s connectors.
HANDLING: A transceiver is static sensitive. To prevent damage from electrostatic discharge (ESD), it is recommended you attach an ESD preventive wrist strap to your wrist and to a bare metal surface when you install or remove a transceiver.
STORAGE:   All modules are dust sensitive. When not in use, always keep the dust plug on. Avoid getting dust and other contaminant into the optical bores, as the optics do not work correctly when obstructed with dust.

Transceiver Installation
Use the following steps to install a transceiver.

  1. Attach an ESD preventive wrist strap to your wrist and to a bare metal surface.
  2. Align the transceiver in front of the slot opening.
  3. Make sure the latch is in the lock position (latch styles vary), then insert the transceiver into the slot with the exposed section of PCB board facing down.
  4. Press the transceiver firmly until it clicks into place.
  5. The Switch automatically detects the installed transceiver. Check the LEDs to verify that it is functioning properly.
  6. Remove the dust plugs from the transceiver and cables (dust plug styles vary).
  7. Identify the signal transmission direction of the fiber optic cables and the transceiver. Insert the fiber optic cable into the transceiver.

Latch in the Lock Position

Transceiver Installation Example

Connecting the Fiber Cables

Transceiver Removal
Use the following steps to remove an SFP transceiver.

  1. Attach an ESD preventive wrist strap to your wrist and to a bare metal surface on the chassis.

  2. Remove the fiber optic cables from the transceiver.

  3. Pull out the latch and down to unlock the transceiver (latch styles vary).
    Note: Make sure the transceiver’s latch is pushed all the way down, so the transceiver can be pulled out successfully.

  4. Pull the latch, or use your thumb and index finger to grasp the tabs on both sides of the transceiver, and  carefully slide it out of the slot.
    Note: Do NOT pull the transceiver out by force. You could damage it. If the transceiver will not  slide out, grasp the tabs on both sides of the transceiver with a slight up or down motion and carefully slide it out of the slot. If unsuccessful, contact Zyxel Support to prevent damage to your Switch and transceiver.

  5. Insert the dust plug into the ports on the transceiver and the cables.

Removing the Fiber Optic Cables

Opening the Transceiver’s Latch Example

Transceiver Removal Example

Rear Panel
The following figures show the rear panels of the Switch. The power receptacle is located on the rear panel of the Switch. Refer to the power supply requirements on the panel.

XMG-105HP

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XMG-108

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XMG-108HP

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Power Connection
Note: Make sure you are using the correct power source as shown on the panel.
Connect the supplied power adapter to the power receptacle on the rear panel. Then use the included power cord to connect the power adapter to an appropriate power source.

LEDs
The LED Indicators give real-time information about the status of the Switch. After you connect the power to the Switch, view the LEDs to ensure proper functioning of the Switch and as an aid in troubleshooting. The following table provides descriptions of the LEDs. The following table describes the LEDs.

LED Descriptions

LED COLOR STATUS DESCRIPTION
PWR Green On The Switch is receiving power from the power module in the

power slot.
Blinking| The Switch is rebooting.
Off| The Switch is not receiving power from the power module in the power slot or the Switch is malfunctioning.
PoE MAX| Yellow| On| The Switch’s remaining power budget is equal to / less than 10 watt.
Off| The Switch’s remaining power budget is above 10 watt.
LED| COLOR| STATUS| DESCRIPTION
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100M/1G/2.5G Base-T Ports
Link / ACT| Green| On| The link to a 2.5G Ethernet network is up.
1 – 5| | Blinking| The Switch is transmitting/receiving to/from a 2.5G Ethernet network.
(XMG-105HP) 1 – 8| | Fast Blinking| The Switch detects loop activity on the 2.5G Ethernet network.
Yellow| On| The link to a 100/1000 Mbps Ethernet network is up.
(XMG-108 / XMG-108HP)| | Blinking| The Switch is transmitting/receiving to/from a 100/1000 Mbps Ethernet network.
| | Fast Blinking| The Switch detects loop activity on the 100/1000 Mbps Ethernet network.
| | Off| The link to an Ethernet network is down, or the uplink port is shut down.
1G/10G SFP+ Slots|
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Link / ACT| Green| On| The port has a successful 10G connection.|
6| | Blinking| The port is transmitting or receiving data at 10G.|
(XMG-105HP)| | Fast Blinking| The Switch detects loop activity on the 10G connection.|
9| | | |
Yellow| On| The port has a successful 1G connection.|
(XMG-108 /| | Blinking| The port is transmitting or receiving data at 1G.|
XMG-108HP)| |
Fast| The Switch detects loop activity on the 1G connection.|
| | Blinking| |
| | Off| This link is disconnected, or the uplink port is shut down.|
PoE Ports

PoE++ 60W| Green| On| The Switch is providing PoE power.
1 – 4| | Off| There is no PoE power supplied.
(XMG-105HP)| |
1 – 8| |
(XMG-108HP)| |

Troubleshooting

This chapter offers some suggestions to solve problems you might encounter. The potential problems are divided into the following categories.

  • Power, Hardware Connections, and LEDs
  • Improper Network Cabling and Topology

Power, Hardware Connections, and LEDs
The Switch does not turn on. None of the LEDs turn on.

  1. Make sure you are using the power adapter or cord included with the Switch
  2. Make sure the power adapter or cord is connected to the Switch and plugged in to an appropriate power source. Make sure the power source is turned on.
  3. Disconnect and re-connect the power adapter or cord to the Switch.
  4. If the problem continues, contact the vendor.

One of the LEDs does not behave as expected.

  1. Make sure you understand the normal behavior of the LED. See Section 3.3 on page 20.
  2. Check the hardware connections. See Section 3.1 on page 16.
  3. Inspect your cables for damage. Contact the vendor to replace any damaged cables.
  4. Disconnect and re-connect the power adapter or cord to the Switch.
  5. If the problem continues, contact the vendor.

The Link / ACT LED does not light up when a device is connected.

  • Verify that the attached device(s) is turned on and properly connected to your Switch.
  • Make sure the network adapters are working on the attached devices.
  • Verify that proper network cable type is used and its length does not exceed 100 meters. For more information on network cable types, see Table 2 on page 9.

The PoE++ 60W LED is off and/or power is not being supplied to my PoE-enabled device.

  • Make sure to connect a PoE-enabled device to your Switch.
  • Check your Switch’s PoE MAX LED. If it lights steady yellow, then the Switch’s remaining power budget is equal to / less than 10 watt.
  • Check to see that the power adapter is securely connected to the Switch and an appropriate power source. Make sure the power source is on and functioning properly.
  • Check that the Ethernet cables are connected properly and that you are using the correct type of Ethernet cable. Contact your local distributor if the problem persists.

Improper Network Cabling and Topology
Improper network cabling or topology setup is a common cause of poor network performance or even network failure.

Troubleshooting Improper Network Cabling and Topology

PROBLEM CORRECTIVE ACTION
Faulty cables Using faulty network cables may affect data rates and have an

impact on your network performance. Replace with new standard network cables.
Non-standard network cables| Non-standard cables may increase the number of network collisions and cause other network problems that affect your network performance. Refer to Table 2 on page 9 for more information on network cable types.
Cabling Length| If you use longer cables than are needed, transmission quality may be affected. The network cables should not be longer than the limit of 100 meters.
Too many hubs between the computers in the network| Too many hubs (or repeaters) between the connected computers in the network may increase the number of network collision or other network problems. Remove unnecessary hubs from the network.
A loop in the data path| A data path loop forms when there is more than one path or route between two networked computers. This results in broadcast storms that will severely affect your network performance. Make sure there are no loops in your network topology.

APPENDIX A Customer Support

In the event of problems that cannot be solved by using this manual, you should contact your vendor. If you cannot contact your vendor, then contact a Zyxel office for the region in which you bought the device.

Please have the following information ready when you contact an office.

Required Information

  • Product model and serial number.
  • Warranty Information.
  • Date that you received your device.
  • Brief description of the problem and the steps you took to solve it.

Corporate Headquarters (Worldwide)
Taiwan

Asia
China

India

Kazakhstan

Korea

Malaysia

Philippines

Singapore

Taiwan

Thailand

Vietnam

Europe
Belarus

Belgium (Netherlands)

Bulgaria

Czech Republic

Denmark

Finland

France

Germany

Hungary

Italy

Norway

Poland

Romania

Russian Federation

Slovakia

Spain

Sweden

Switzerland

Turkey

UK

Ukraine

South America
Argentina

Brazil

Colombia

Ecuador

South America

Middle East
Israel

North America
USA

APPENDIX B

Legal Information
Copyright
Copyright © 2023 Zyxel and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved.
The contents of this publication may not be reproduced in any part or as a whole, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, translated into any language, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, photocopying, manual, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Zyxel Communications Corporation.
Published by Zyxel and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved.

Disclaimer
Zyxel does not assume any liability arising out of the application or use of any products, or software described herein. Neither does it convey any license under its patent rights nor the patent rights of others. Zyxel further reserves the right to make changes in any products described herein without notice. This publication is subject to change without notice.

Regulatory Notice and Statement (Class B)
Model List: XMG-105HP, XMG-108, XMG-108HP United States of America
The following information applies if you use the product within USA area.
US Importer: Zyxel Communications, Inc, 1130 North Miller Street Anaheim, CA92806-2001, https://www.zyxel.com/us/en/

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) EMC Statement

  • This device complies with Part 15 of FCC rules.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

  1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
  2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operations.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This product has been tested and complies with the specifications for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used according to the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which is found by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

  • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
  • Increase the separation between the equipment or devices
  • Connect the equipment to an outlet other than the receiver’s
  • Consult a dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for assistance.

Canada
The following information applies if you use the product within Canada area.
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada ICES statement CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)

European Union and United Kingdom

The following information applies if you use the product within the European Union and United Kingdom.

List of National Codes

COUNTRY| ISO 3166 2 LETTER CODE| COUNTRY| ISO 3166 2 LETTER CODE
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Austria| AT| Liechtenstein| LI
Belgium| BE| Lithuania| LT
Bulgaria| BG| Luxembourg| LU
Croatia| HR| Malta| MT
Cyprus| CY| Netherlands| NL
Czech Republic| CR| Norway| NO
Denmark| DK| Poland| PL
Estonia| EE| Portugal| PT
Finland| FI| Romania| RO
France| FR| Serbia| RS
Germany| DE| Slovakia| SK
Greece| GR| Slovenia| SI
Hungary| HU| Spain| ES
Iceland| IS| Sweden| SE
Ireland| IE| Switzerland| CH
Italy| IT| Turkey| TR
Latvia| LV| United Kingdom| GB

Safety Warnings

  • To avoid possible eye injury, do NOT look into an operating fiber-optic module’s connector.
  • Do NOT use this product near water, for example, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool.
  • Do NOT expose your device to dampness, dust or corrosive liquids.
  • Do NOT store things on the device.
  • Do NOT obstruct the device ventilation slots as insufficient airflow may harm your device. For example, do not place the device in an enclosed space such as a box or on a very soft surface such as a bed or sofa.
  • Do NOT install or service this device during a thunderstorm. There is a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.
  • Connect ONLY suitable accessories to the device.
  • Do NOT open the device or unit. Opening or removing covers can expose you to dangerous high voltage points or other risks. Only qualified service personnel should service or disassemble this device. Please contact your vendor for further information.
  • Make sure to connect the cables to the correct ports.
  • Place connecting cables carefully so that no one will step on them or stumble over them.
  • Always disconnect all cables from this device before servicing or disassembling.
  • Do NOT remove the plug and connect it to a power outlet by itself; always attach the plug to the power adaptor first before connecting it to a power outlet.
  • Do NOT allow anything to rest on the power adaptor or cord and do NOT place the product where anyone can walk on the power adaptor or cord.
  • Please use the provided or designated connection cables/power cables/adaptors. Connect it to the right supply voltage (for example, 120V AC in North America or 230V AC in Europe). If the power adaptor or cord is damaged, it might cause electrocution. Remove it from the device and the power source, repairing the power adapter or cord is prohibited. Contact your local vendor to order a new one.
  • Do NOT use the device outside, and make sure all the connections are indoors. There is a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.
  • CAUTION: RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE, DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTION. Dispose them at the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic device. For detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the store where you purchased the product.
  • Use ONLY power wires of the appropriate wire gauge for your device. Connect it to a power supply of the correct voltage.
  • Fuse Warning! Replace a fuse only with a fuse of the same type and rating.
  • The PoE (Power over Ethernet) devices that supply or receive power and their connected Ethernet cables must all be completely indoors.
  • The following warning statements apply, where the disconnect device is not incorporated in the device or where the plug on the power supply cord is intended to serve as the disconnect device,
    • For PERMANENTLY CONNECTED DEVICES, a readily accessible disconnect device shall be incorporated external to the device;
    • For PLUGGABLE DEVICES, the socket-outlet shall be installed near the device and shall be easily accessible.
  • If your device has an earthing screw (frame ground), connect the screw to a ground terminal using an appropriate AWG ground wire. Do this before you make other connections.
  • If your device has no earthing screw, but has a 3-prong power plug, make sure to connect the plug to a 3-hole earthed socket.
  • When connecting or disconnecting power to hot-pluggable power supplies, if offered with your system, observe the following guidelines:
    • Install the power supply before connecting the power cable to the power supply.
    • Unplug the power cable before removing the power supply.
    • If the system has multiple sources of power, disconnect power from the system by unplugging all power cables from the power supply.
  • Do not put the device in a place that is humid, dusty or has extreme temperatures as these conditions may harm your device.
  • Please refer to the device back label, datasheet, box specifications or catalog information for the power rating of the device and operating temperature.
  • CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT (for products with mini-GBIC slots or laser products, such as fiber-optic transceiver and GPON products).
  • PRODUCT COMPLIES WITH 21 CFR 1040.10 AND 1040.11. (for products with mini-GBIC slots or laser products, such as fiber-optic transceiver and GPON products)
  • 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)

Important Safety Instructions

Warning: Energy Hazard. Remove all metal jewelry, watches, and so on from your hands and wrists before serving this device.
Caution: The RJ-45 jacks are not used for telephone line connection.
Hazardous Moving Parts. Keep body parts away from fan blades.
Hot Surface. Do not touch.

Environment Statement
ErP (Energy-related Products)
All Zyxel products put on the EU and United Kingdom markets are in compliance with the requirement of the European Parliament and the Council published Directive 2009/125/EC and UK regulation establishing a framework for the setting of ecodesign requirements for energy-related products (recast), so called as “ErP Directive (Energy-related Products directive) as well as ecodesign requirement laid down in applicable implementing measures, power consumption has satisfied regulation requirements which are:

  • Network standby power consumption < 8W and/or
  • Off mode power consumption < 0.5W and/or
  • Standby mode power consumption < 0.5W.

Disposal and Recycling Information
The symbol below means that according to local regulations your product and/or its battery shall be disposed of separately from domestic waste. If this product is end of life, take it to a recycling station designated by local authorities. At the time of disposal, the separate collection of your product and/or its battery will help save natural resources and ensure that the environment is sustainable development.

About the Symbols
Various symbols are used in this product to ensure correct usage, to prevent danger to the user and others, and to prevent property damage. The meaning of these symbols are described below. It is important that you read these descriptions thoroughly and fully understand the contents.

Explanation of the Symbols

SYMBOL EXPLANATION
**** Alternating current (AC):

AC is an electric current in which the flow of electric charge periodically reverses direction.
| Direct current (DC):
DC if the unidirectional flow or movement of electric charge carriers.
| Earth; ground:
A wiring terminal intended for connection of a Protective Earthing Conductor.
****| Class II equipment:
The method of protection against electric shock in the case of class II equipment is either double insulation or reinforced insulation.

Viewing Certifications
Go to http://www.zyxel.com to view this product’s documentation and certifications.

Zyxel Limited Warranty

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 distributor for details about the Warranty Period of this product. During the warranty period, and upon proof of purchase, should the product have indications of failure due to faulty workmanship and/or materials, Zyxel will, at its discretion, repair or replace the defective products or components without charge for either parts or labor, and to whatever extent it shall deem necessary to restore the product or components to proper operating condition. Any replacement will consist of a new or re-manufactured functionally equivalent product of equal or higher value, and will be solely at the discretion of Zyxel. This warranty shall not apply if the product has been modified, misused, tampered with, damaged by an act of God, or subjected to abnormal working conditions.

Note
Repair or replacement, as provided under this warranty, is the exclusive remedy of the purchaser. This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, express or implied, including any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular use or purpose. Zyxel shall in no event be held liable for indirect or consequential damages of any kind to the purchaser.
To obtain the services of this warranty, contact your vendor. You may also refer to the warranty policy for the region in which you bought the device at https://www.zyxel.com/global/en/support/warranty-information.

Registration
Register your product online at www.zyxel.com to receive email notices of firmware upgrades and related information.

Trademarks
The trademarks mentioned in this publication are used for identification purposes only and may be properties of their respective owners.

Numbers

  • 1/2.5/10 Gbps 7
  • 100 Mbps 7

A

  • address learning 8
  • air circulation for cooling 12
  • applications
  • backbone 10
  • bridging 10
  • fiber uplink 10
  • PoE 10
  • authorized technician
  • install the Switch 12
  • auto-MDIX port 17
  • auto-negotiating 8
  • auto-sensing crossover 8

B

  • bandwidth capacity 9

C
cable

  • PoE 9
  • supported 9

cable type

  • Ethernet 9
  • Cabling Length 23
  • Category 5 9
  • Category 5e 9 certifications
  • viewing 33
  • Class of Service (CoS) 7

clearance

  • Switch installation 12
  • contact information 24
  • copyright 29
  • CoS 8
  • CoS (Class of Service) 7
  • crossover Ethernet cable 17
  • customer support 24

D

  • Data path loop 23
  • disclaimer 29

distance

  • maximum 9

distance between holes

  • wall mount 13
  • distance limitation 8
  • dual personality interface 19
  • duplex mode 8
  • dust plug 18

E

  • electrostatic discharge (ESD) 17
  • Environment Statement 29, 31
  • Ethernet port 7
  • auto-crossover 17
  • auto-negotiating 17

F

  • Faulty cables 23
  • FCC Interference Statement 29
  • feature comparison 7, 9

features

  • Switch 8

fiber cable

  • connecting 18
  • removal 19

forwarding rate

  • wire speed 8

freestanding installation

  • precautions 13
  • front panel 16

H

  • hardware installation 12
  • hardware overview 16

I
IEEE 802.1p CoS

  • built-in 7
  • IEEE 802.3ab standard 8
  • IEEE 802.3ae standard 8
  • IEEE 802.3af 9
  • IEEE 802.3at 9
  • IEEE 802.3bt 7, 9
  • IEEE 802.3bz standard 8
  • IEEE 802.3u standard 8
  • IEEE 802.3x standard 8
  • IEEE 802.3z standard 8
  • IEEE standard 9

Innovation, Science and Economic Development

  • Canada ICES statement 29

installation

  • air circulation 12

  • desktop 13

  • transceiver 18

  • wall mounting 13
    installation requirements

  • rack-mounting 14

  • installation scenarios 12

L
LED

  • description 20

  • Link / ACT 20

  • PoE MAX 20

  • PoE++ 60W 21

  • PWR 20
    Link / ACT

  • LED 20
    loop detection

  • built-in 7

M

  • MAC address entry 8
  • MAC address table 8
  • management method 10
  • MDIX (Media Dependent Interface Crossover) 17
  • Mounting Methods 12
  • multi-gigabit Ethernet 8
  • multi-gigabit port 17

N

  • network applications 9
    network cable

  • crossover 16

  • straight-through 16

  • Network Cable Types 16

  • Non-standard network cables 23

  • N-Way protocol

  • for speed 8

O
overheating

  • prevention 12

P

  • PD (Powered Device) 9

  • PoE 10, 23, 30

  • PoE MAX

  • LED 20

  • PoE port 7

  • PoE standard 9

  • support 8

  • PoE standards table 9

  • PoE type 9

  • PoE++ 9

  • PoE++ 60W

  • LED 21
    port

  • voltage range 9
    power

  • port 9

  • power adapter 7, 12
    power budget

  • PoE 9

  • power connections 20

  • power connector 20

  • power management mode 9

  • power per port maximum 9

  • Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE) 9

  • Powered Device (PD) 7, 9

  • product registration 33

  • PSE (Power Sourcing Equipment) 9
    PWR

  • LED 20

R

  • rear panel 19
    registration

  • product 33

  • Regulatory Notice and Statement 29
    rubber feet

  • attach 13

S
safety precautions

  • using the Switch 13

  • safety warnings 30
    screw anchors

  • using 14

  • SFP/SFP+ slot 17

  • SFP+ slot 7

  • SFP+ transceiver 7

  • Small Form-factor Pluggable (SFP) 17
    speed

  • transmission 9

  • store-and-forward switching 8

  • straight-through Ethernet cable 17

  • Switch

  • fanless-type usage precaution 12

  • fan-type usage precaution 12

  • Switch models 7

T

  • trademarks 33
    transceiver

  • connection speed 17

  • installation 18

  • removal 18

  • transceiver MultiSource Agreement (MSA) 17

  • transceivers 17

  • transmission speed 9
    Troubleshooting

  • Improper Network Cabling and Topology 23
    twisted pairs

  • used 9

U

  • uplink connection 7
  • super-fast 11

V

  • ventilation holes 12
    voltage range

  • port 9

W
wall mount

  • distance above the floor 14

  • wall mounting 13

  • distance between holes 14

  • wall-mountable 7
    warranty

  • note 33

  • wire speed forwarding rate 8

References

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