DrayTek VigorSwitch P2100/G2100 L2+ Managed Switch User Guide

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DrayTek VigorSwitch P2100/G2100 L2+ Managed Switch

DrayTek VigorSwitch P2100 G2100 L2+ Managed Switch

Version: 1.0
Firmware Version: V2.6.5
(For future update, please visit DrayTek web site)
Date: January 27, 2021

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Safety Instructions

  • Read the installation guide thoroughly before you set up the switch.
  • The switch is a complicated electronic unit that may be repaired only be authorized and qualified personnel. Do not try to open or repair the switch yourself.
  • Do not place the switch in a damp or humid place, e.g. a bathroom.
  • Do not stack the switches.
  • The switch should be used in a sheltered area, within a temperature range of 0 to +45 Celsius.
  • Do not expose the switch to direct sunlight or other heat sources. The housing and electronic components may be damaged by direct sunlight or heat sources.
  • Do not deploy the cable for LAN connection outdoor to prevent electronic shock hazards.
  • Keep the package out of reach of children.
  • When you want to dispose of the switch, please follow local regulations on conservation of the environment.

**Warranty

**

We warrant to the original end user (purchaser) that the switch will be free from any defects in workmanship or materials for a period of two (2) years from the date of purchase from the dealer. Please keep your purchase receipt in a safe place as it serves as proof of date of purchase. During the warranty period, and upon proof of purchase, should the product have indications of failure due to faulty workmanship and/or materials, we will, at our discretion, repair or replace the defective products or components, without charge for either parts or labor, to whatever extent we deem necessary tore- store the product to proper operating condition. Any replacement will consist of a new or re-manufactured functionally equivalent product of equal value, and will be offered solely at our discretion. This warranty will not apply if the product is modified, misused, tampered with, damaged by an act of God, or subjected to abnormal working conditions. The warranty does not cover the bundled or licensed software of other vendors. Defects which do not significantly affect the usability of the product will not be covered by the warranty. We reserve the right to revise the manual and online documentation and to make changes from time to time in the contents hereof without obligation to notify any person of such revision or changes.

EU Declaration of Conformity
We DrayTek Corp. , office at No.26, FuShing Road, HuKou, HsinChu Industrial Park, Hsinchu 303, Taiwan , R.O.C., declare under our sole responsibility that the product is in conformity with the relevant Union harmonisation legislation:

  • Product name: PoE 8+2 Gigabit Switch
  • Model number: VigorSwitch P2100
  • Manufacturer: DrayTek Corp.
  • Address: No.26, Fushing Rd., Hukou, Hsinchu Industrial Park, Hsinchu 303,
    Taiwan

EMC Directive 2014/30/EU, Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU and RoHS 2011/65/EU with referenceto the following standards

Standard Version / Issue date
EN 55032 2012+AC:2013 class A
EN 61000-3-2 2014 Class A
EN 61000-3-3 2013
EN 55035 2017
EN 62368-1 2014 +A11:2017 (Second Edition)

We DrayTek Corp., office at No.26, Fu Shing Road, HuKou County, Hsin-Chu Industry Park, Hsinchu 300, Taiwan , R.O.C., declare under our sole responsibility that the product is in conformity with the relevant Union harmonisation legislation:

  • Product name: 8+2 Gigabit Switch
  • Model number: VigorSwitch G2100
  • Manufacturer: DrayTek Corp.
  • Address: No.26, Fu Shing Road, HuKou County, Hsin-Chu Industry Park, Hsinchu 300, Taiwan , R.O.C.

EMC Directive 2014/30/EU, Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU and RoHS 2011/65/EU with reference to the following standards

Standard Version / Issue date
EN 55032 2012+AC:2013 class A
EN 61000-3-2 2014 Class A
EN 61000-3-3 2013
EN 55035 2017
EN 62368-1 2014 +A11:2017 (Second Edition)

Regulatory Information

Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A 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 in accordance with 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 can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:

  • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
  • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
  • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
  • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

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

USA Local Representative

| Company name| ABP International Inc.
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Address| 13988 Diplomat Drive Suite 180 Dallas TX 75234
ZIP Code| 75234| E-mail| rmesser@abptech.com
Contact Person| Mr. Robert Messer| Tel.| 19728311600

Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Package Content

Package Content

If any of these items is found missing or damaged, please contact your local supplier for replacement.

Note
The following limitation is suitable for VigorSwitch P2100 Power Output —

  • IEEE 802.3af Max. 15.4W Output Supported
  • IEEE 802.3at Max. 30W Output Supported PoE Power Budget –-
  • 140 Watts (Max)

Panel Explanation

Panel Explanation

LED Status               Explanation

PoE (for P2100)| On (Green)| Devices connected over the PoE maximum power budget.
Blinking (Green)| More than 80% of maximum power budget is supplied for PoE device(s).
Off| Devices connected within the PoE maximum power budget.
RJ 45

LNK/ACT Port 1 ~ 8

| On (Green)| The device is connected with 1000Mbps.
On (Amber)| The device is connected with 10/100Mbps.
Blinking| The system is sending or receiving data through the port.
Off| The port is disconnected or the link is failed.
Port 9 ~ 10 SFP LNK/ACT| On (Green)| The device is connected with 1000Mbps.
On (Amber)| The device is connected with 10/100Mbps.
Blinking| The system is sending or receiving data through the port.
Off| The port is disconnected or the link is failed.

SYS

| On (Green)| The switch finishes system booting and the system is ready.
Blinking (Green)| The switch is powered on and starts system booting.
Off| The power is off or the system is not ready / malfunctioning.

PWR

| On| The device is powered on.
Off| The device is powered off.
Interface                                     Description
RJ 45 LNK/ACT Port 1 ~ 8| Port 1 to Port 8 can be used for Ethernet connection and PoE connection, depending on the device connected.
PoE for Port 1 ~ 8
Console| Used to perform telnet command control.
SFP LNK/ACT Port 9 ~ 10| Port 9 to Port 10 are used for fiber connection.
RST| Factory reset button.

l   Press it to reboot the system. (<5 seconds) The PoE/Alert and SYS LEDs will blink too.

l   Press it to reset the system with factory default settings. (5~20 seconds) The PoE/Alert and SYS LEDs will be off if RST button is pressed between 5 seconds and 10 seconds.

| Power inlet for AC input (100~240V/AC, 50/60Hz).

Hardware Installation

3.1 Network Connection

  • Use a Cat. 5e twisted-pair cable to connect a PoE device to the port (1~8) of this switch.
  • The switch will supply power to PoE Device over the twisted-pair cable.
  • Please note that Power Device must comply with IEEE 802.3af/at.
  • Other PCs, servers and network devices can be connected to the switch using a standard ‘straight through’ twisted pair cable.

Hardware Installation(Take VigorSwitch P2100 as an example.)

3.2 Rack-Mounted Installation
The switch can be installed easily by using rack mount kit.

  1. Attach the brackets to the chassis of a 19- or a 23-inch rack. The second bracket attaches the other side of the chassis as above procedure.
  2. After the bracket installation, the VigorSwitch’s chassis can be installed in a rack by using four screws for each side of the rack.

Hardware Installation-1(Take VigorSwitch P2100 as an example.)

Software Configuration

In this section, we take VigorSwitch P2100 as an example:

Software ConfigurationBefore using the switch, perform the following steps:

1. Set up a physical path between the configured the switch and a PC by a qualified UTP Cat. 5e cable with RJ-45 connector.
If a PC directly connects to the switch, you have to setup the same subnet mask for PC and the switch. Default values of the managed switch are listed as follows:

IP Address 192.168.1.224
Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0
DHCP Client Enabled (On)
Username admin
Password admin

2. After configuring correct IP address on your PC, open your web browser and access switch’s IP address.

Hardware Installation-2The home page of VigorSwitch will be shown as below: Hardware Installation-3

Customer Service
If the switch cannot work correctly after trying many efforts, please contact your dealer for further help right away. For any questions, please feel free to send e-mail to support@draytek.com.

GPL Notice
This DrayTek product uses software partially or completely licensed under the terms of the GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE. The author of the software does not provide any warranty. A Limited Warranty is offered on DrayTek products. This Limited Warranty does not cover any software applications or programs.
To download source codes please visit:
http://gplsource.draytek.com
GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE:
https://gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0
Version 2, June 1991
For any question, please feel free to contact DrayTek technical support at support@draytek.com for further information.

Be a Registered Owner
Web registration is preferred. You can register your Vigor router via https://myvigor.draytek.com.

Firmware & Tools Updates
Due to the continuous evolution of DrayTek technology, all switches will be regularly upgraded.
Please consult the DrayTek web site for more information on newest firmware, tools and documents. https://www.draytek.com

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