Draytek VigorSwitch V1281 User Manual

VigorSwitch V1281

24 Ports + 4 Combo UTP/SFP Ports

A/V Video Switch

User’s Guide

Version: 1.0

Firmware Version: V2.3.0

(For future update, please visit DrayTek web site)

Date: Jun 2018

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Safety Instructions and Approvals

Safety
Instructions

 Read the installation guide thoroughly before you set up the switch.
 The switch should only be repaired by authorized and qualified personnel.

Do not try to open or repair the switch yourself; doing so is hazardous and
will void your warranty.

 Do not place the switch in a damp or humid place, e.g. a bathroom.
 Do not stack the switches directly on top of one another.
 The switch should be used in an indoor location, within a temperature

range of +5 to +40 Celsius (including when placed inside a rack).

 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 network or power connections outdoors to prevent

electronic shock hazards.

 Keep the packaging out of reach of children for safety.
 When you dispose of the switch, please follow local regulations.

Warranty

DrayTek Corp. warrants to the original end user (purchaser) that the router will be free
from any defects in workmanship or materials for a period of two (2) years from the date
of purchase from a DrayTek authorized dealer in the UK/Ireland. Keep your purchase
receipt 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 labour, 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 external factors, used
with unapproved accessories or subjected to abnormal working conditions. Warranty
applies to hardware only, not software or firmware. 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.

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

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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.

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

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Firmware & Tools Updates

Due to the continuous evolution of DrayTek technology and emerging
risks, router firmware updates may be issued. You should keep the
firmware/software of all equipment up to date.
Please consult the DrayTek web site for more information on newest
firmware, tools and documents: www.draytek.co.uk (For UK/Ireland)

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Table of

Table of

Contents

Contents

Part I Introduction................................................................................................................1

I-1 Introduction................................................................................................................................ 2

I-1-1 Specifications.................................................................................................................. 2

I-2 Package Contents...................................................................................................................... 4

I-3 LED Indicators and Connectors................................................................................................ 5

I-3 Principles of Operation.............................................................................................................. 6

I-4 VigorSwitch Installation............................................................................................................. 8

I-5 Topology and Hardware Installation......................................................................................... 9

I-6 Initial Switch Configuration..................................................................................................... 12

I-6-1 Locate the VigorSwitch’s IP Address............................................................................12

I-6-2 Access the VigorSwitch’s Web Interface (GUI)............................................................. 13

I-6-3 Define your Port Functions........................................................................................... 14

I-6-3-1 Setting up Output ports for LAN/Internet access...............................................16

I-7 User Operation......................................................................................................................... 18

I-7-1 [Preset Selection].......................................................................................................... 19

I-7-2 [Source Selection]......................................................................................................... 20

I-8 [Dashboard].............................................................................................................................. 21

I-8-1 Configure Switch Name & Location.............................................................................. 23

I-9 [Status]...................................................................................................................................... 24

I-9-1 [Port Bandwidth Utilization]...........................................................................................24

Part II A/V Switch Configuration.......................................................................................25

II-1 [Port Setup].............................................................................................................................. 26

II-2 [Presets Setup]........................................................................................................................ 28

II-2-1 [Preset Names Setup].................................................................................................. 28

II-2-2 [Preset Setup].............................................................................................................. 29

Part III [System Setup].......................................................................................................31

III-1 [Multicast]............................................................................................................................... 32

III-1-1 [Properties]................................................................................................................. 32

III-1-2 [IGMP Snooping]........................................................................................................ 33

III-1-2-1 [IGMP Setting].................................................................................................33

III-1-2-2 [IGMP Querier Setting]....................................................................................36

III-1-2-3 [IGMP Static Group]........................................................................................ 37

III-1-2-4 [IGMP Group Table]........................................................................................ 38

III-1-2-5 [IGMP Router Table]....................................................................................... 39

III-2 [SNMP]..................................................................................................................................... 40

III-2-1 [View].......................................................................................................................... 41

III-2-2 [Group]........................................................................................................................ 42

III-2-3 [Community]................................................................................................................ 44

III-2-4 [User].......................................................................................................................... 45

III-2-5 [Engine ID].................................................................................................................. 47

III-2-5-1 [Local Engine ID].............................................................................................47

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III-2-5-2 [Remote Engine ID].........................................................................................48

III-2-6 [Trap Event]................................................................................................................ 50

III-2-7 [Notification]................................................................................................................ 51

III-3 [TR-069]................................................................................................................................... 53

III-4 [Time and Date]....................................................................................................................... 55

III-4-1 [System Time Zone].................................................................................................... 55

III-4-2 [Time].......................................................................................................................... 56

III-5 [User Management]................................................................................................................ 57

III-6 [Network]................................................................................................................................. 59

III-6-1 [IP Address]................................................................................................................ 59

III-6-2 [IPv6 Address]............................................................................................................ 61

III-7 [Firmware Upgrade]................................................................................................................ 62

III-8 [Configuration Backup].......................................................................................................... 63

III-9 [Factory Default]..................................................................................................................... 64

III-10 [Reboot]................................................................................................................................. 65

Part IV Troubleshooting....................................................................................................66

IV-1 [Diagnostics].......................................................................................................................... 67

IV-1-1 [Cable Diagnostics].................................................................................................... 67

IV-1-2 [Ping Test].................................................................................................................. 68

IV-1-3 [SysLog]..................................................................................................................... 69

IV-1-3-1 [SysLog Explorer]........................................................................................... 69

IV-1-3-2 [SysLog Settings]............................................................................................70

IV-2 Contacting DrayTek................................................................................................................ 73

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Part I Introduction

Part I Introduction

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I-1 Introduction

I-1 Introduction

The VigorSwitch V1281 is a Gigabit Ethernet switch optimized for the switching of A/V
signals over IP. The V1281 is designed with an intuitive and easy to use interface for both
installers and the end users who will be using the product.

As a Gigabit switch, as well as handling your A/V switching, it can also be used for your
networking (Data/LAN) requirements, connecting regular LAN components at full Gigabit
speed, isolated from the A/V signals so that there is no performance impact.

I-1-

I-1-11

Specifications

Specifications

Physical Interfaces:

Physical Interfaces:

 24 10/100/1000BaseT Ethernet Ports (RJ-45 IEEE 802.3/3u/ab)

 Ports Can be set to video input (source), video stream output or data LAN

 Port No. 1 is always set for data/LAN only

 4 Additional Selectable Ports (Nos. 25-28), use as either:

 10/100/1000BaseT (Gigabit) Ethernet or

 SFP (802.3z)

Video Feed Control:

Video Feed Control:

 Configure ports as 'source', 'output' or 'data' (LAN)

 Select source per output using app (iOS/Android) or browser

 Select presets from browser

 Sources/Outputs can be restricted per user

Management:

Management:

 Responsive Web Design to suit multiple browser sizes/devices

 Multiple users (admin or standard user)

 Firmware Upgrade/Backup by HTTP/HTTPS

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 Configuration Upgrade/Backup

 Web Interface uses TLS1.2/SSL

 Telnet / SSH for CLI control & 3rd party integration (API)

Diagnostics:

Diagnostics:

 Port Status & usage display

 Port Bandwidth usage display

 CPU/RAM Usage display

 Port-based cable test

IGMP Snooping – Multicast:

IGMP Snooping – Multicast:

 Up to 256 multicast groups

 IGMP Snooping V2/V3 (BISS)

 IGMP V2/V3 Querier

 Immediate Leave

 Note : Usage of IGMP may interfere with normal AV switching functions

General IEEE Standards Compliance:

General IEEE Standards Compliance:

 802.3 10Base-T

 802.3u 100Base-T

 802.3ab 1000Base-T

 802.3x Flow Control Capability

 802.3 Auto-negotiation

Physical Specifications:

Physical Specifications:

 Power Requirements: 220-240VAC

 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet

 Environment: Operation Temperature: 0°C~40°C

Storage Temperature: -10°C~70°C

 Dimensions: 441 x 270 x 45 mm (W x D x H).

 Rack mountable: 1U. Brackets included.

 Power: 110-250VAC

 Weight: 4.4Kg (excluding SFP modules/cables)

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I-2 Package Contents

I-2 Package Contents

Before you start installing the switch, verify that the package contains the following:

VigorSwitch V1281

Main Unit

Quick Start Guide

Rack Mount Kit (brackets) & screws

Also Rubber Feet (not shown)

UK-type Power Cord

If any of these items is missing or damaged when you receive the product, please
immediately contact your supplier.

You will also need HDMI-to-IP extenders/convertors – one for each A/V source or output.
These are not supplied with the VigorSwitch (see Section I-3 for more information).

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I-3 LED Indicators and Connectors

I-3 LED Indicators and Connectors

LED

Status Explanation

SYS

On (Green)

The switch finishes system booting and the system is
ready.

Blinking
(Green)

The switch is starting up (booting)

Off The switch is not ready or there is an error.

PWR

On (Green) The device is powered and running normally.

Off The device is powered off.

RJ-45 LNK/ACT
Port 1 ~ 28

On (Green)

The device is connected at 1000Mbps.

On (Amber) The device is connected at 10/100Mbps.

Blinking The port is sending or receiving data.

Off

The port is not connected.

Interface / Port Description

RJ-45 LNK/ACT Ports 1 ~ 24

Port 1 to Port 24 are standard RJ-45 Ethernet ports
supporting Gigabit speed.

RJ-45 or SFP Ports 25 ~ 28

Port 25 to Port 28 are used either as Fibre ports or RJ­45 ports. If you use, for example, Port 25 as RJ-45, you
cannot use the corresponding SFP Port 25 and vice­versa.

IEC/C24 Socket on Rear

Power inlet: AC 100~240V/AC, 50/60Hz.

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SFP Ports
25-28

Combo Ports

25-28

RJ45 LNK/ACT

Port 1 to Port 24

I-I-33 Principles of Operation

Principles of Operation

Although you may have used DrayTek switches for regular networking applications
previously, the V1281 is different because it’s designed for switching A/V.

Sources and Outputs

Throughout this Quick Setup Guide and also within the V1281’s admin interface we will refer
to sources and outputs.

 A source is any device which is providing a video or audio output – most commonly a

DVD/Blu-ray player, a satellite receiver or other set-top box or a CCTV system.

 An output is what you’ll be watching or listening on, such as a TV, a projector or an

amplifier/receiver.

Also, in our setup guides and in the switch GUI we will generally colour code sources in red
and outputs in green to aid with illustration and clarity.

If you are reading the printed version of this guide in Black & White,
you may prefer to download the colour PDF version from our web
site.

HDMI vs. Ethernet Cabling

Like any Ethernet switch, the V1281 has RJ-45 sockets on the front, not HDMI. Although
native HDMI switches do exist, cable lengths are limited and the cables themselves are more
costly and complex to wire up.

Using Ethernet means you use low cost CAT5e (or higher) cable which often already exists in
a location. If you use fibre optic cable, Ethernet can carry for many kilometers if needed;
the VigorSwitch can support up to 4 SFP fibre modules.

Using CAT5e also means that the V1281 is very scalable – you can add as many or few
sources or outputs as you need up to the maximum number of ports whereas with a native
HDMI switch, it will have a fixed number of ports, which you pay for whether you need them
or not. With the V1281 your AV signals can also share the network or networking
infrastructure with your data networking for PCs or other devices.

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Converting HDMI to IP – Using Extenders

The source’s HDMI output has to be converted into a TCP/IP stream which can be handled
by the V1281 and to connect to CAT5e RJ-45 connections (or CAT6). For this you need an
HDMI to IP adaptor (or ‘extender). These are available from many vendors, either as pairs
or sender and receiver units individually. Prices vary considerable depending on features,
brand/quality and resolution or picture quality.

A VigorSwitch V1281 might, for example, have two sources (e.g. two satellite receivers) and
eight TVs around the premises, or it might have ten sources and just two screens – you can
have any combination, providing just the right number of converters/extenders so you’re
not paying for HDMI ports you don’t need – you just purchase the right number of HDMI-to-IP
convertors.

As there are many similar looking products, it is essential is that the HDMI-to-IP
adaptor/extender that you use supports IP. Some devices can send an HDMI signal over
CAT5/CAT6 cable, but using a proprietary method, and not IP or Ethernet. That type of
device will not work with the VigorSwitch V1281 and may even cause damage so please be
sure that the device you connect uses IP and Ethernet (10/100/1000BaseT). Any additional
functions or features, such as IR (infra-red) pass-through, RS-232 pass-through, HDMI loop­through, maximum resolution or the type of codec used will depend on your requirements
and budget. Also consider how the extenders are powered and whether you need to rack
mount them.

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I-I-44 VigorSwitch Installation

VigorSwitch Installation

Physical Installation – Rack or Desktop Fitting

The VigorSwitch V1281 can sit on a desk or shelf; please fit the rubber feet (supplied) only if
you will be using it in that way. If you will be mounting the switch in a standard 19” rack,
attach the rack mount ‘ears’ to each side of the switch using the screws provided. Do not
use any other screws. Tighten securely.

You can then fit the switch to your rack. Mounting hardware for that is not supplied and will
depend on your rack type.

Installing Network Cables

Crossover or straight-through cable: All the ports on the switch support Auto-MDI/MDI-X
functionality. Both straight-through or crossover cables can be used as the media to connect
the switch with PCs as well as other devices like switches, hubs or router.

Category 3, 4, 5 or 5e, 6 UTP/STP cable: To make a valid connection and obtain the optimal
performance, an appropriate cable that corresponds to different transmitting/receiving
speed is required. To choose a suitable cable, please refer to the following table.

Media Speed Wiring

10/100/1000

Mbps copper

10 Mbps Category 3,4,5 UTP/STP

100Mbps Category 5 UTP/STP

1000 Mbps Category 5e, 6 UTP/STP

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I-I-55 Topology and Hardware Installation

Topology and Hardware Installation

Installing and configuring your VigorSwitch V1281 should be very straightforward if you plan
carefully and are clear about your network/AV topology.

Before starting, ensure that you know how many sources (Satellite Receivers, Blu-Ray, DVD,
STB etc.) you will have and how many outputs (screens/projectors) you’ll be feeding to.
You will need an HDMI-to-IP sender for each source and a receiver for each output (see
previous section).

In the example below, a pub has with three source devices on the left and four output
screens on the right:

For this example, you would need three HDMI-over-IP senders and four receivers. Any port
on the V1281 can be defined as one of three modes (source, output or LAN) so it doesn’t
matter which port you select for your sources or outputs. Later, when you configure the
V1281, you will allocate each port’s function.

Coloured cables are used only for illustration – Red are our sources, Green our outputs and
the Purple cables are LAN (networking connections) for PCs, routers, uplinks, wireless bases
etc. Remember, any port can be set to any of those functions but we’ve grouped them in
this photograph because it’s simpler (and looks pretty). Also, you won’t necessarily have
4+4+3 – you can have any combination.

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Device Connection

Connect an HDMI-to-IP sender unit to each source device (Set-top boxes, DVD players etc.).
The sender units will also need power (not shown). Connect the Ethernet end of the sender
to your VigorSwitch V1281. In the example photo below, we have used two satellite TV
receivers as the sources:

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Connect an HDMI-to-IP receiver unit to all output devices (TVs or Projectors) and connect
an Ethernet cable from the receiver unit to the VigorSwitch V1281 (via your structured
cabling or RJ-45 sockets around the building etc.). Receiver units will also need power (not
shown):

HDMI-to-IP senders and receivers look alike so double check you have them the right way
around. Senders connect to your source (e.g. DVD player) and receivers connect to your
output (e.g. television).

Connect your VigorSwitch V1281 to your computer network (we suggest using port 1). You
can connect a PC to the VigorSwitch if you want to use that for configuration, or you can
use a wireless laptop if you have WiFi on your LAN.

Note down what is connected to each port on the V1281, especially if you won’t be able to
see the switch from where you’re going to configure it. We also recommend that you label
all cables and HDMI extenders which will make changes easier later.

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I-6 Initial Switch Configuration

I-6 Initial Switch Configuration

Your VigorSwitch V1281 is configured and controlled from its web interface.

The web interface is ‘responsive’ which means it will dynamically adapt to different
browsers, devices and screen sizes (e.g. phones, PCs or tablets). For the initial
configuration it’s quicker and easier to use a PC with a keyboard/mouse.

If you connected the VigorSwitch V1281 to your network (see earlier), the V1281 will obtain
its own IP address from your network DHCP server (your router or other device providing
DHCP). You will now need to locate the IP address that the switch has been given in order
to access its web interface.

I-6-1 Locate the VigorSwitch’s IP Address

I-6-1 Locate the VigorSwitch’s IP Address

If you have Wireless LAN (WiFi) on your
network, you can use the companion app
for iOS or Android (Search for “DrayTek
AV Switch” on the app stores).

Ensure that your phone is connected to
the correct WiFi network.

Click the ‘Discover’ button in the app
and will locate the V1281 and tell you its
IP address (the app won’t do anything
else yet).

You can also use the Windows “DrayTek
Device Finder” utility (download from
our web site) which will locate the
switch on the network.

Either way, note down the V1281’s IP
address.

If you can’t use the app and your router acts as your DHCP server, you can check the
router’s ‘DHCP table’ to locate the switch (the VigorSwitch’s MAC address will start 00-1D­AA…). The DHCP table is typically under a diagnostics menu on most routers. If you are
using a DrayTek router, you can also use the “External Device” menu to discover and show
the switch’s IP address.

If your V1281 switch cannot get an address by DHCP, it will assume a default address of

192.168.1.224. A PC connected directly to the switch, with a fixed/static IP address in the
same subnet (e.g. 192.168.1.10) will be able to access the switch’s GUI in order to set its IP
address manually.

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I-6-2 Access the VigorSwitch’s Web Interface (GUI)

I-6-2 Access the VigorSwitch’s Web Interface (GUI)

Once you know the switch’s IP address you can access its web interface. Open your browser
(Firefox, Edge, Chrome, Safari etc.) and in the address bar, type https://192.168.1.50
(replace that address with your actual address located earlier). Note that we prefix with
https to force a TLS encrypted connection. We recommend always using encryption to
access network devices.

Note: As you are requesting an https (TLS encrypted) connection, your browser will try to
validate the certificate against your switch’s dynamic LAN IP address, which will fail. If
you’ve entered the correct address for the switch, you can proceed past this message
(which will vary depending on your browser). You may need to press ‘Advanced’ to get to
the ‘continue’ link and then permit access or add an exception. If you can’t use https, use
http in the address bar instead.

The Login screen should now appear for your VigorSwitch. The default admin username is
‘admin’ and the password is also ‘admin’. You should change this immediately (you will be
invited to do so by the switch). Remember your new admin password – there is no way to
recover it or access the switch otherwise.

After logging in, the main dashboard of the VigorSwitch V1281 will be shown:

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I-6-3 Define your Port Functions

I-6-3 Define your Port Functions

The first task in configuration is to tell the switch what each port will be used for. You have
28 ports in total and any port can serve one of three functions:

Source Output LAN (Data)

When you receive a new V1281, all ports are set by default to be LAN/Data ports. The
port(s) to which you have connected a PC, or the uplink to your LAN must always be set as
LAN ports. Port 1 on the V1281 is always a data port.

For our example, we are going to have 4 sources and 3 inputs set as follows:

Port No. Function Device/Purpose

Port 1 (GE1) LAN Network (WiFi Router)

Port 9 (GE9) Source Sky+HD 1

Port 11 (GE11) Source Sky+HD 2

Port 13 (GE12) Source Blu-Ray

Port 15 (GE15) Source Fire TV

Port 17 (GE17) Output Lounge

Port 19 (GE19) Output Playroom

Port 21 (GE21) Output Master Bed

On the left hand side of the router’s GUI, click the ‘Port Setup’ menu.

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For each port we want to use, we need to specify its function and give it a name. To edit
each port’s properties individually, you can click the green spanner (wrench) icon to the
right of the appropriate port.

We need to set the function of the ports, but rather than having to edit each individually,
the top pulldown ‘Ports’ box allows you to select multiple ports and apply the same function
to them all at once, so here we select ports 9, 11, 13 and 15, select the ‘Source’ button and
click ‘apply’.

Now you can do the same for the outputs 17, 19 and 21. Select those, select ‘Output’ and
click ‘apply’:

You may notice the ‘Allow LAN Access’ checkbox for output ports. Do not click this unless
you need to share the output’s Ethernet cable with a data device.

Remember that the port numbers used in these images correspond to our example as shown
in the original table. Your port numbers and the function of each will, of course, be
completely different.

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Now you can edit the
ports individually to
give them
corresponding names.

Click the green
spanner icon next to
each of the 7 ports
and name them all.
The example on the
right is for Port 9,
your Sky+HD box.

I-6-3-1 Setting up Output ports for LAN/Internet access

I-6-3-1 Setting up Output ports for LAN/Internet access

In standard usage, a port on the V1281 configured as an Output will receive only the video
feed from the currently selected source.

In some circumstances, where there is only one CAT5/CAT6 ethernet cable available to the
output (screen) location, you may also want to provide Internet or LAN (data) connectivity
down the same cable.

The V1281 has a feature whereby LAN data (can be added to the video feed) - you then
need a small Ethernet switch at the output end to provide Ethernet outputs for your HDMI­to-IP receiver and then to the LAN devices you wish to connect, for example a hard-wired IP
TV, Wireless (WiFi) access point, PC etc.

In the photo above, we're using a DrayTek Vigor access point which has a built-in 5 port
Ethernet switch so it can provide Ethernet connectivity to the TV directly (for IP-TV or other
Smart-TV services), the video feed to the HVE290 adaptor and also create a local wireless
LAN for WiFi devices to access the Internet.

Note : WiFi devices connected to a wireless access point (as in the photo above) will not be
able to use the DrayTek AVS app to control source selection. For that, the device needs to
connect to an access point or router connected directly to the LAN (Allowing that is
something that may be selectable in later firmware).

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To enable the feature, go to the [Port Setup] menu on the V1281's web interface and click
on the Modify icon for the Output port that the network switch or access point will be
connected to.

Just click the "Allow LAN Access option" and click OK to apply the change:

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I-7 User Operation

I-7 User Operation

If the ports have been set up and all of your sources, output devices are connected, the
VigorSwitch V1281 is ready to use. Remember to select the correct HDMI input on your
screens/TVs/monitors.

You can now select any of your sources from any output device – your TVs or projectors
around your home, office or other premises.

You can select sources either from the web interface (the same GUI which you used to
configure the switch) or by using the DrayTek AVS app on a phone or other compatible
mobile device.

Within the VigorSwitch GUI, you can use the [Source Selection] menu:

If you are using the DrayTek AVS app on your mobile device, that has the same function,
allowing you to select your source for each output (room/TV).

Regular (non-admin) users should be given a username and password which does not have
administrator privileges, otherwise they can log in and change the switch configuration.
Only admins can disable a port temporarily (e.g. if it’s bedtime!). Users can share the same
non-admin login, or you can set different logins for each user. Users can be restricted to
controlling only specific outputs or be able to select only certain sources.

User Accounts configured on the VigorSwitch V1281 have access to either:

1. [Preset Selection] – when this option is enabled for a User Account, the user can

select any of the configured presets

or

2. [Source Selection] – Available when Preset Selection is not enabled for the User

Account.
This can be limited to control only specified Sources & Outputs for individual user
accounts

Creation and management of user-level accounts is performed from
[System Setup] > [User Management], which is detailed in Section III-5 of this manual.

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I-7-1 [Preset Selection]

I-7-1 [Preset Selection]

The [Preset Selection] menu is used to select the active Preset, which controls the selection
of multiple Sources & Outputs, simply press the desired Preset option to activate it.

 Presets 1-11 can be configured from the [Presets Setup] section

(see Section II-2 [Presets Setup] for more details)

 Preset 12 turns off all Outputs

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I-7-2 [Source Selection]

I-7-2 [Source Selection]

To select Sources for Outputs individually, go to [Source Selection] and click on the desired
Source Selection option for an Output.

 On larger screens, all available options are displayed in a table

 On smaller displays, press the button for an Output to select the available

Sources

 To turn an Output on or off, press the Enabled/Disabled button

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I-I-88 [[Dashboard

Dashboard]]

Click Dashboard from the main menu on the left side of the main page.

The Dashboard displays a summary of important information for the VigorSwitch, such as the
ports that are active, the firmware version and the switch’s IP address / location details:

Item Description

Ports

- Indicates a port operating at 1000mb/s

- indicates a port operating at 100mb/s

Model The model name of the VigorSwitch

Firmware The operating firmware version of the VigorSwitch

System Up Time The time that the switch has been active for since power on /

boot

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CPU An indicator of the VigorSwitch’s current CPU usage

Memory An indicator of the current memory usage

Cache An indicator of the cache currently in use

System Name The specified name of the VigorSwitch, this defaults to the

product name and the latter 3 octets of the MAC address

Location The manually specified location for the VigorSwitch

Contact The manually specified contact details for the VigorSwitch

MAC MAC address of the VigorSwitch

Protocol Method used to determine IP address (DHCP/Static/Auto

Configuration)

IP The current IP address of the VigorSwitch

Link-Local (IPv6 only) The VigorSwitch’s Link Local address

Gateway Network Gateway used to access addresses outside of the

VigorSwitch’s LAN subnet

DNS DNS servers used by the VigorSwitch

Modify

Click this to modify these details:

 System Name

 Location

 Contact

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I-8-1 Configure Switch Name & Location

I-8-1 Configure Switch Name & Location

To modify the Switch Name and Location details, go to the [Dashboard] and click the Modify
button in the lower right:

This will bring up a window to edit the switch naming information:

Click the OK button to save and apply these details on the VigorSwitch, which can be
viewed from the [Dashboard].

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I-I-99 [[Status

Status]]

I-9-1

I-9-1 [[

Port Bandwidth Utilization

Port Bandwidth Utilization]]

This page offers the traffic statistics inlcuding data information and data of interframe gap
for each port (GE1 to GE28). In which, data of interframe gap can be displayed or hidden by
choose Enable / Disable for IFG.

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Part II

Part II

A/V

A/V

Switch

Switch

Configuration

Configuration

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II-1

II-1

[Port Setup]

[Port Setup]

The Port Setup defines the purpose of each port, see Section I-6-3 Define your Port
Functions for guidance on the initial configuration and definitions.

Item Description

Ports Select one or many Ports to modify the settings for the select

Port(s)
GE(n) – Signifies Gigabit-Ethernet port number.

Name The Name of a Port can be modified by editing with the Modify

button.

Port Function Select the mode that the port will operate in:

Source – Used for HDMI-over-IP Transmitters connected to HDMI

video sources i.e. IPTV.
Output – Used for HDMI-over-IP Receivers connected to screens &

projectors

LAN – Standard LAN port, no A/V switch functionality.
Disable – The port is disabled and can not pass network traffic.

Allow LAN Access Only available for ports with Output function

Enable this option to allow LAN access on the selected port(s) in
addition to A/V Source/Output functionality.

Apply Save the changes to the selected Port(s).

Modify

Click this to modify settings for an individual Port

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Port Name – The displayed Name of the port, which is displayed in
[Source Selection] for Source & Output ports.

Port Function – Select the operating mode of the port (see Port
Function definitions on previous page).

LAN Access – Allow LAN Access

Only available for ports with Output function

Enable this option to allow LAN access on the selected port(s) in
addition to A/V Source/Output functionality.

OK - Save the setting for the Port.

Cancel - Close the Edit Interface window without saving changes.

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II-2

II-2

[Presets Setup]

[Presets Setup]

Presets can be used to select previously set configurations of Sources & Outputs from the
[Preset Selection] menu.

Configuring a preset requires selecting the desired Source & Output configurations in a
table, shown in Section II-2-2 [Preset Setup] and specifying a display name for the preset,
configured in Section II-2-1 [Preset Names Setup].

II-

II-22

-1

-1

[Preset Names Setup]

[Preset Names Setup]

Configure the displayed name of a Preset to be shown in [Preset Selection]

Available settings are explained as follows:

Item Description

Preset (1 to 11) Select the Preset to modify.

Name: Enter the display name for the Preset

Apply Save the setting changes to the switch.

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II-22

-2

-2

[Preset

[Preset

Setup]

Setup]

Configure the desired Port configurations for a Preset.

The port configurations are displayed in a table, which shows all LAN / Output ports on the
X axis and Sources / output settings on the Y axis.

Select a Preset to modify, click/press on a Source row for each of the desired Output
columns and click Apply to save the changes.

Available settings are explained as follows:

Item Description

Preset Name (1-11) Select the preset to modify it. Upon selection, the preset

configuration will be displayed in the table.

Ports (labelled 1-28) Each column represents a port on the VigorSwitch that is

either an Output port or is used for LAN access

 - LAN/Admin ports, these can not be modified by presets

 - Unconfigured ports, these can not be modified by

presets

 - Output ports

 - Source ports (only displayed when “Show Source Ports”

is enabled

LAN/Admin The selected port is used for LAN/Admin access and is not

managed by the [Preset Setup] configuration

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No Output The select Output port’s HDMI-over-IP display will be turned

off when the preset is activated.

No Change The Port setting is not modified by this Preset and will retain

its previous configuration.

 Source Name

The selected Output port’s HDMI-over-IP display will switch to
this Source

Allow HDMI Video
Output

Enable/Disable this setting to allow or disallow HDMI Video
Output on the switch port.

Changing this setting affects all Presets.

Colour Blind Mode When enabled, this switches the [Preset Setup] table to an

alternative colour palette.

Show Source Ports When enabled, this displays the Source ports on the X-axis.

Apply Save the selected Preset configuration to the switch.

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Part III

Part III

[System Setup]

[System Setup]

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IIIIII--11 [[Multicast

Multicast]]

IP Multicast is a one-to-many transmission method used by some types of HDMI-over-IP
transmitters & receivers to communicate. The [Multicast] menu configures how multicast
packets are handled by the VigorSwitch V1281, with facilities such as IGMP Snooping, which
can be utilised to control multicast packet propagation.

All of the settings in this section should typically be left with their default configuration,
the way that the VigorSwitch V1281 operates, keeps the HDMI-over-IP devices separate from
the LAN network. This negates the need for IGMP Snooping, as in its default configuration
with no IGMP Snooping in use, HDMI-over-IP multicast packets are not sent out to the LAN
segment.

Changing the Multicast configuration of the VigorSwitch V1281 from its default settings, may
stop multicast based HDMI-over-IP devices from communicating through the VigorSwitch, or
cause unexpected behaviour.

IIIIII--11-1

-1 [[

Properties

Properties]]

This page allows the administrator to choose actions for processing the unknown muliticast
packets and for handling known packets with MAC address, IP address and VLAN ID.

Available settings are explained as follows:

Item Description

Unknown Multicast
Action

Defines how multicast packets not being managed by IGMP
Snooping are handled by the VigorSwitch

Drop: Drop the unknown multicast data.
Flood: Flood the unknown multicast data.
Forward to Router port: Forward the unknown multicast

data to router port.

Default Setting: Flood

IPv4 Forward Method Set the IPv4 multicast forward method.

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Dst. MAC & VID: Forward using destination multicast MAC
address and VLAN IDs.

Dst. IP & VID: Forward using destination multicast IP address
and VLAN ID.

Default Setting: Dst. MAC & VID

Apply Save the settings or changes to the switch.

IIIII-1

I-1

-2

-2 [[

IGMP Snooping

IGMP Snooping]]

IGMP snooping is the process of listening to Internet Group Management Protocol (IGMP)
network traffic. The feature allows a network switch to listen in on the IGMP conversation
between hosts and routers. By listening to these conversations the switch maintains a map
of which links need which IP multicast streams. Multicasts may be filtered from the links
which do not need them and thus controls which ports receive specific multicast traffic.

HDMI-over-IP devices that communicate through Multicast packets can be used with the
VigorSwitch V1281 without enabling IGMP Snooping.

IGMP Snooping may be used in networks that have significant multicast traffic on the “LAN”
ports of the VigorSwitch V1281 as configured in the [Port Setup] menu. IGMP Snooping would
have no effect on the Source or Output ports.

IIIIII-1-2-1

-1-2-1 [[

IGMP Setting

IGMP Setting]]

This page allows you to enable/disable IGMP function, select snooping version, and
enable/disable snooping report suppression.

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Available settings are explained as follows:

Item Description

IGMP Snooping
State

Enable – Enable IGMP Snoop service
Disable – Disable IGMP Snoop service

Note – This does not enable IGMP Snooping operation, which can be
enabled with the IGMP Snooping State setting below

IGMP Snooping
Version

Set the IGMP snooping version.

v2 - Only support process IGMP v2 packet.
v3 - Support v3 basic and v2.

IGMP Snooping
Report
Suppression

Click Enable to allow the switch to handle IGMP reports between
router and host, suppressing bandwidth used by IGMP.

Apply Save the settings or changes to the switch.

Modify

Click this to modify IGMP settings

IGMP Snooping State –Choose Enable to enable IGMP snooping
function.

Router Ports Auto Learn – Set the enabling status of IGMP router
port learning. Choose Enable to learn router port by IGMP query.

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Query Robustness – Set a number which allows tuning for the
expected packet loss on a subnet.

Query Interval – Set the interval of querier send general query.

Query Response Interval – It specifies the maximum allowed time

before sending a responding report in units of 1/10 second.

Last Member Query Counter – After quering for specified times
(defined here) and still not receiving any response from the
subscribed member, VigorSwitch will stop transmitting data to the
related GE port(s).

Last Member Query Interval – The maximum time interval between
counting each member query message with no responses from any
subscribed member.

Immediate Leave – Leave the multicast group immediately on the
port & VLAN where leave message is sent from, regardless there is
still a subscribed member or not. Click Enable to enable Fastleave
function.

OK - Save the settings or changes to the switch.
Cancel - Close the page and return to previous page.

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IIIIII--11-2-2

-2-2 [[

IGMP Querier Setting

IGMP Querier Setting]]

This page allows a user to configure querier settings on specific VLAN of IGMP Snooping.

Available settings are explained as follows:

Item Description

VLAN ID Use the drop down list to specify a VLAN profile as IGMP

Snooping querier.

Querier State Enable – Click Enable to set the enabling status of IGMP

Querier on the chosen VLAN profile.

Disable – Click it to disable the function.

Querier Version Set the query version of IGMP Querier Election on the chosen

VLANs.

v2: Querier version 2.
v3: Querier version 3.
Note: For maximum compatibility, it is suggested to use

querier version lower than IGMP snooping version, for there is
possibile network mixed with IGMP v2/v3 client and v2 query
message is widerly understandable for those clients.

Apply Save the settings or changes to the switch.

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IIIIII--11-2-3

-2-3 [[

IGMP Static Group

IGMP Static Group]]

The IGMP static group is allowed to assign a VLAN/port as a specific IPv4 multicast member.
Every IPv4 multicast stream that belongs to the specified group IP address will be forwarded
to the specified port/VLAN member.

Available settings are explained as follows:

Item Description

VLAN ID Use the drop down list to specify a VLAN profile as IGMP

Static Group.

Group IP Address Specify the IPv4 multicast address you wish to assign for the

static group (defined in VLAN ID).

Member Ports Specify the port(s) that static group with given IPv4 multicast

address shall include.

Apply Save the settings or changes to the switch.

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IIIIII--11-2-4

-2-4 [[

IGMP Group Table

IGMP Group Table]]

This page shows currently known and dynamically learned by IGMP snooping or shows the
assigned IPv4 multicast address group in operation.

Available settings are explained as follows:

Item Description

VLAN ID Display the VLAN of this multicast group belongs to.

Group IP Address Display the multicast address of this multicast group.

Member Ports Display the port(s) where subscribing member of this

multicast group belongs to.

Type Display if it is dynamically learned or statically assigned.

Life(sec.) Display the life time of this multicast member left if no

membership report sent again.

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IIIIII--11-2-5

-2-5 [[

IGMP Router Table

IGMP Router Table]]

This page shows the IGMP querier router known to this switch.

Available settings are explained as follows:

Item Description

VLAN ID Display the VLAN profile that the IGMP querier belongs to.

Port Display the uplink ports where querier router exists.

Expire Time (sec.) Display the time before querier is considered no longer

existed.

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III-2

III-2 [[

SNMP

SNMP]]

Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is an "Internet-standard protocol for managing
devices on IP networks". Devices that typically support SNMP include routers, switches,
servers, workstations, printers, modem racks and more.

SNMP is used mostly in network management systems to monitor network-attached devices
for conditions that warrant administrative attention.

SNMP is a component of the Internet Protocol Suite as defined by the Internet Engineering
Task Force (IETF). It consists of a set of standards for network management, including an
application layer protocol, a database schema, and a set of data objects.

An SNMP-managed network consists of three key components:

 Managed device

 Agent - software which runs on managed devices

 Network management station (NMS) - software which runs on the manager

A managed device is a network node that implements an SNMP interface that allows
unidirectional (read-only) or bidirectional (read and write) access to node-specific
information. Managed devices exchange node-specific information with the NMSs.
Sometimes called network elements, the managed devices can be any type of device,
including, but not limited to, routers, access servers, switches, bridges, hubs, IP
telephones, IP video cameras, computer hosts, and printers.

An agent is a network-management software module that resides on a managed device. An
agent has local knowledge of management information and translates that information to or
from an SNMP-specific form.

A network management station (NMS) executes applications that monitor and control
managed devices. NMSs provide the bulk of the processing and memory resources required
for network management. One or more NMSs may exist on any managed network.

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III-

III-22

-1

-1

[View]

[View]

Create MIB views (Management information base) and then include or exclude OID (Object
Identifier) in a view.

Available settings are explained as follows:

Item Description

View Name Enter a name for the MIB view.

OID Subtree Enter an OID string to be included or excluded from the MIB

view.

Type Determine to include or exclude the selected MIBs.

Apply Save the settings or changes to the switch.

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III-2-2

III-2-2

[Group]

[Group]

Group SNMP users and assign different authorization and access privileges.

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Available settings are explained as follows:

Item Description

Group Name Enter a name for the group.
Version Specify SNMP version.
Security Level Specify SNMP security level for the group. It is available

when SNMPv3 is selected.

No Security – No authentication and no encryption.
Authentication – Requires authentication but no encryption.
Authentication and Privacy –Requires authentication and

encryption.

Read View Enabled – Users of this group have the right to read the

selected MIB view.
Use the drop down list to select one of the views. The

default is “all”, which means the group user can read all MIB
views.

Write View Enabled – Users of this group have the right to write the

selected MIB view.
Use the drop down list to select one of the views. The

default is “all”, which means the group user can write all
MIB views.

Notify View Enabled – Users of this group have the right to

send notification for the selected MIB view.
Use the drop down list to select one of the views. The

default is “all”, which means the group user have the right
to send notification for all MIB views.

Add Click it to create a new group profile.

Edit

Click to modify the settings for the selected group.

Click to remove the selected group.

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III-2-3

III-2-3

[Community]

[Community]

Add / remove multiple SNMP communities.

Available settings are explained as follows:

Item Description

Community Name

Enter a name as community name. The maximum length of
the text is limited to 23 characters.

Type

Basic – View and access right can be specified for such

SNMP community profile.
Advanced – Specify one of the SNMP groups for such SNMP

community profile.

View

Simply specify one of the view profiles (created in

SNMP>>View) from the drop down list.

Access Right

Read Only – It allows unidirectional access to node-

specific information.
Read & Write - It allows bidirectional access to node-

specific information.

Group Specify the SNMP group configured by user (SNMP>>Group)

to define the object available to the community.

Add Click it to add a new community.

Edit

Click the icon under Edit to remove the selected
community strings.

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IIII-2-4

II-2-4

[User]

[User]

Configure SNMP user profiles – this requires configuration of an SNMP Group for the user
profile to be assigned to, before proceeding with User profile configuration.

Available settings are explained as follows:

Item Description

User Name

Enter a name for creating new SNMP user.

Group

Choose one of the SNMP group from the drop down list.
Then, this user profile will be grouped under the selected
SNMP group.

Security Level

Specify SNMP security level for the group. It is available
when SNMPv3 is selected.

No Security – No authentication.
Authentication – Authentication without encryption will be

performed for packets.
Authentication and Privacy – Authentication with

encryption will be performed for packets.

Authentication Method

It is available when Authentication or Authentication
and Privacy is selected as security level.

Method – At present, available methods include

None, MD5 and SHA.

Password – Enter a password for the selected method.

Privacy

It is available when Authentication or Authentication
and Privacy is selected as security level.

Method –At present, available methods include DES and

None.
Password - Enter a password for the selected method.

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Add

Click to add a new user profile.

Edit

Click to modify the settings for the selected profile.

Click to remove the selected entry.

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III-2-5

III-2-5

[Engine ID]

[Engine ID]

III-2-5-1 [Local Engine ID]

III-2-5-1 [Local Engine ID]

Configure and display SNMP local engine ID.

Available settings are explained as follows:

Item Description

Engine ID

The user defined engine ID is range 10 to 64 hexadecimal
characters, and the hexadecimal number must be divided
by “2”.

User Defined - If it is checked, the local engine ID will
be configured manually. If not, the default Engine ID
which is made up of MAC and Enterprise ID will be used
instead.

Apply

Apply the settings to the switch.

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III-2-5-2 [Remote Engine ID]

III-2-5-2 [Remote Engine ID]

Configure and display SNMP remote engine ID.

Available settings are explained as follows:

Item Description

Address Type

Specify the address type for entering hostname or
IPv4/IPv6 address.

Server Address Enter the IP address or the host name of the SNMP server.

Engine ID Specify the engine ID for remote SNMP server.

The engine ID is range10 to 64 hexadecimal characters,
and the hexadecimal number must be divided by 2.

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Add Click it to create a new profile.

Edit

Click to modify the settings for the selected server
profile.

Click it to remove the selected entry.

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III-2-

III-2-66

[Trap Event]

[Trap Event]

Add or delete SNMP trap receiver IP address and community name.

Available settings are explained as follows:

Item Description

Authentication Failure

Enable – VigorSwitch will reboot when encountering

authentication failure (including community not match or
user password not match).

Link Up / Down

Enable – VigorSwitch will reboot while encountering port

link up or down trap.

Cold Start

Enable – VigorSwitch will reboot while encountering user

trap.

Warm Start

Enable – VigorSwitch will reboot while encountering

power down trap.

Apply

Apply the settings to the switch.

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III-2-

III-2-77

[Notification]

[Notification]

Configure hosts to receive SNMP v1/v2/v3 notifications.

Available settings are explained as follows:

Item Description

Address Type

Choose IPv4/IPv6/Hostname to specify IP address or the
hostname of the SNMP trap recipients.

Server Address

Enter the IP address of SNMP server based on the address
type selected above.

Version

Specify SNMP notification version (SNMPv1/v2/v3).

Type

Specify Notification Type.

Trap –Send SNMP traps to the host.
Inform - Send SNMP informs to the host. If it is used,

Timeout and Retry also shall be defined.

Community/user Use the drop down list to choose one of the

community profiles.

Security Level Specify SNMP security level for SNMP notification packet. It

is available when SNMPv3 is selected.

No Security – No authentication.
Authentication – Authentication without encryption will be

performed for packets.
Authentication and Privacy – Authentication with

encryption will be performed for packets.

Server Port Specify the UDP port number for the recipient’s server.

Use Default – If it is checked, the default number (162) will

be used automatically.

Timeout

Specify the SNMP informs timeout. It is available when

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Inform is selected as Type.
Use Default - If it is checked, the default number (15) will

be used automatically.

Retry

Specify the SNMP informs retry count. It is available when
Inform is selected as Type.
Use Default - If it is checked, the default number (3) will be

used automaticallty.

Add

Click it to create a new notification profile.

Edit

Click to modify the settings for the selected server profile.

Click to remove the selected entry.

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III-3 [TR-069]

III-3 [TR-069]

Configure TR-069 settings to connect the VigorSwitch to a VigorACS server for remote
management.

Available settings are explained as follows:

Item Description

ACS Server URL/Username/Password – Please refer to your VigorACS /

Auto Configuration Server user’s manual for detailed
information.

Wizard – Click this button to open the wizard, which is used
to generate the full URL for connection to your VigorACS
server, with the IP/Hostname and port number.

Last Inform – Displays connection status and the time of the
most recent connection to the VigorACS server.

Test With Inform – Click it to send a message based on the
event code selection to test if such CPE is able to
communicate with VigorACS server.

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CPE Client Such information is useful for Auto Configuration Server.

Enable/Disable – Allow/Deny the CPE Client to connect with

Auto Configuration Server.
Port – Sometimes, port conflict might be occurred. To solve

such problem, you might change port number for CPE.
Username and Password – Type the username and password

that VigorACS can use to access into such CPE.

Periodic Inform
Settings

The default setting is Enable. Please set interval time or
schedule time for the router to send notification to CPE. Or
click Disable to close the mechanism of notification.

STUN Settings Session Traversal Utilities for NAT (STUN) assists the

VigorSwitch in passing through a network connection with NAT
(Network Address Translation). This should typically be

enabled.
Server IP – Type the IP address of the ACS server.
Server Port – Type the port number of the STUN server,

typically 3489
Minimum Keep Alive Period – the CPE must send binding

request to the server for the purpose of maintaining the
binding in the Gateway. Please type a number as the minimum
period. The default setting is “60 seconds”.

Maximum Keep Alive Period – If STUN is enabled, the CPE
must send binding request to the server for the purpose of
maintaining the binding in the Gateway. Please type a number
as the maximum period. A value of “0” indicates that no
maximum period is specified.

Appl

Apply the settings to the switch.

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III-

III-44 [[

Time and Date

Time and Date]]

III

III--44

-1

-1 [[

System Time Zone

System Time Zone]]

This page allows a user to specify where the time of VigorSwitch should be inquired from.

Available settings are explained as follows:

Item Description

System Time Zone Setting

Time Zone Use the drop down menu to select a time zone that

VigorSwitch is located.

Daylight Saving Time Select the mode of daylight saving time.

Disable –Disable daylight saving time.
Recurring - Using recurring mode of daylight saving time.
Non-Recurring – Using non-recurring mode of daylight saving

time.
USA –Using daylight saving time in the United States that

starts on the second Sunday of March and ends on the first
Sunday of November.

European - Using daylight saving time in the Europe that
starts on the last Sunday.

Daylight Saving Time
Offse

It is available when Recurring is selected as Daylight Saving
Time.

Specify the adjust offset of daylight saving time.

Recurring From / To It is available when Recurring is selected as Daylight Saving

Time.
From - Specify the starting time of recurring daylight saving

time.

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To - Specify the ending time of recurring daylight saving
time.

Non-recurring From / To It is available when Non-Recurring is selected as Daylight

Saving Time.
From - Specify the starting time of non-recurring daylight

saving time.
To - Specify the ending time of recurring daylight saving

time.

Apply Save the settings or changes to the switch.

System Time Zone
Informations

Display the status of system time zone.

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Time

Time]]

Configure the Time and Date on the VigorSwitch manually, or specify an NTP (Network Time
Protocol) server for the VigorSwitch to fetch the time from the specified server.

Available settings are explained as follows:

Item Description

Manual Time Specify static time (year, month, day, hours, miniutes and

seconds) manually.

Enable SNTP Enable – Click it to enable SNTP time server.

Disable – Click to disable the time server.

SNTP/NTP Server
Address

Enter the web site of the time server or the IP address of the
server.

Server Port Enter the port number use by the time server.

Apply Save the settings or changes to the switch.

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[User Management]

[User Management]

The User Management interface can create and manage both Admin and User level
accounts.

Available settings are explained as follows:

Item Description

User Name Enter a username for new account. This can not be changed

after account creation.
If you want to modify an existing user account, simply enter

the same string in this field. Then, modify the password and
choose privilege level. After clicking Apply, the existing user
name will be modified with different values.

Password Enter a password for new account.

Retype Password Retype password to make sure the password is exactly you

typed before in “Password” field.

Privilege Level Use the drop down list to select privilege level (Admin/User)

for new account.

Admin - Allow to change switch settings.
User – Can select Presets or Sources.

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Apply Save the settings or changes to the switch.

Modify

- Click this to modify the settings for an existing account.

Edit Password – Enable this option to show the Password fields.

Password – If Edit Password is enabled, enter a new password for

the account.

Retype Password – If Edit Password is enabled, re-enter the new
password for the account.

Privilege Type – Select Admin/User privileges for the account.

Preset Selection (Users only) – Enable this to allow the account to

select the Preset active on the VigorSwitch. Enabling this option
disables the Permitted Source/Ouput Port options.

Permitted Source Port (Users only) – Select the Source ports that
the account is allowed to view and modify the settings with.

Permitted Output Port (Users only) – Select the Output ports that
the account is allowed to view and modify the settings with.

Click OK to save the settings, or Cancel to cancel editing.

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IP Address

IP Address]]

Use the IP Address screen to configure the switch IP address and the default gateway
device. The gateway field specifies the IP address of the gateway (next hop) for outgoing
traffic.

The switch needs an IP address for it to be managed over the network. The factory default
IP address is 192.168.1.224. The subnet mask specifies the network number portion of an IP
address. The factory default subnet mask is 255.255.255.0.

Info If VigorSwitch has connected to Vigor router, it will use the IP address obtained

from the DHCP server on Vigor router. Thus, the user must type the assigned IP as
URL for accessing into the web user interface of VigorSwitch. If not, 192.168.1.224
shall be the default IP.

Available settings are explained as follows:

Item Description

Mode Select the mode of network connection.

Static- Use static IPv4 address.
DHCP – Use DHCP provisioned IP address and Gateway if

feasible.

IP Address Only available when Static is selected as Mode.

Enter the IP address of your switch in dotted decimal
notation for example 192.168.1.224. If static mode is
enabled, enter IP address in this field.

Subnet Mask Only available when Static is selected as Mode.

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Enter the IP subnet mask of your switch in dotted decimal
notation for example 255.255.255.0. If static mode is
enabled, enter subnet mask in this field.

Gateway Only available when Static is selected as Mode.

Enter the IP address of the gateway in dotted decimal
notation. If static mode is enabled, enter gateway address in
this field.

DNS Server 1 Only available when Static is selected as Mode.

If static mode is enabled, enter primary DNS server address in
this field.

DNS Server 2 Only available when Static is selected as Mode.

If static mode is enabled, enter secondary DNS server address
in this field.

Apply Save the settings or changes to the switch.

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IPv6 Address

IPv6 Address]]

Use the IPv6 Address screen to configure the switch IPv6 address and the default gateway
device. The gateway field specifies the IPv6 address of the gateway (next hop) for outgoing
traffic.

Available settings are explained as follows:

Item Description

Auto Configuration Enable - Check it to let switch automatically configure IPv6

address.

IPv6 Address It is available when Auto Configuration is Disable.

Enter the IPv6 address of your switch. If auto configuration
mode is disabled, enter IPv6 address in this field.

Link Local Address It is available when Auto Configuration is Disable.

Type

Gateway It is available when Auto Configuration is Disable.

Enter the IPv6 address of the router as your default IPv6
gateway to access IPv6 Internet or other IPv6 network.

DHCPv6 Client Enable this feature if there is a DHCPv6 server on your

network for assigning IPv6 Address, instead of using Router
Advertisement.

Apply Save the settings or changes to the switch.

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[Firmware Upgrade]

[Firmware Upgrade]

Backup Manager allows a user to upgrade the firmware image or configuration file on the
switch to remote TFTP server or host file system through HTTP protocol.

Available settings are explained as follows:

Item Description

Upgrade Method Select Upgrade method:

TFTP - Using TFTP to upgrade firmware.
HTTP - Using WEB browser to upgrade firmware.

Server IP Available when TFTP is selected as Upgrade Method.

Enter the IPv4/IPv6 address for the TFTP server.

File Name Available when TFTP is selected as Upgrade Method.

Enter the firmware image or configuration file name on the
TFTP server.

File/Path Available when HTTP is selected as Upgrade Method.

Choose the firmware file located in your computer.

Upgrade Type Available when TFTP is selected as Upgrade Method.

Image – Click it to upgrade the firmware image.
Configuration – Click to upload a configuration file to

VigorSwitch.

Apply Start the Firmware Upgrade process.

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[Configuration Backup]

[Configuration Backup]

Backup Manager allows a user to backup the firmware image or configuration file on the
switch to remote TFTP server or host file system through HTTP protocol.

Available settings are explained as follows:

Item Description

Backup Method Select Backup method.

TFTP - Using TFTP to backup the VigorSwitch configuration.
HTTP - Using WEB browser to backup the VigorSwitch

configuration.

Server IP Available when TFTP is selected as Backup Method.

Enter the IPv4/IPv6 address for the TFTP server.

Backup Type Configuration – Make a backup copy of the VigorSwitch

configuration.

Apply Click Apply to start the configuration backup process – if

HTTP is selected, the browser will prompt to download and
save the configuration file.

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Factory Default

Factory Default]]

Click Apply to return to factory default settings for VigorSwitch.

Tick the Keep my current IPv4 address settings option to retain the current static/ DHCP
IP address configuration of the VigorSwitch when performing the factory reset.

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Reboot]

Reboot]

Click Apply to reboot VigorSwitch with current settings.

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Part IV

Part IV

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

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Cable Diagnostics

Cable Diagnostics]]

After finished copper test, the results will be shown on the lower side of this web page.

Available settings are explained as follows:

Item Description

Port Use the drop down list to select the port (GE1 to GE28) or

ports for performing cable diagnostics.

Start Perform the copper test action.

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Ping Test

Ping Test]]

After finished the ping test, the results will be shown on the lower side of this web page.

Available settings are explained as follows:

Item Description

Protocol Choose IPv4/IPv6 to specify IP address for sending ping to

check if network path is ok.

Host Enter the IP address of SNMP server based on the protocol

selected above.

Count

It means how many times to send ping request packet.

Enter a number between 1 and 5 as the count and the default
configuration is 4.

Interval(sec) Define the interval to perform ping action. For example, “1”

means the ping action will be performed per second.

Start Perform ping action.

Stop Terminate ping action.

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SysLog

SysLog]]

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SysLog Explorer

SysLog Explorer]]

After clicking View, the results will be shown on the lower side of this web page.

Available settings are explained as follows:

Item Description

Source Volatile Memory – Explore the logs contained in volatile

memory (also known as RAM).
Non-Volatile Memory - Explore the logs contained in non-

volatile memory (also known as Flash).

Severity Select severity (emerg, alert, crit, error, warning, notice,

info and debug) of log messages which you wish to filter out
for review.

Category Select the categories (related features) of logs you wish to

review.
Category contains AAA, ACL, AUTHMGR, CABLE_DIAG, DAI,

DHCP_SNOOPING, GVRP, IGMP_SNOOPING, IPSG, L2, LLDP,
Mac-based VLAN, Mirror, MLD_SNOOPING, Platform, PM, Port,
PORT_SECURITY, QoS, Rate, SNMP, STP, Security suite,
System, Surveillance VLAN, Trunk, UDLD and VLAN.

View Click it to display logs based on the settings configured

above.

Refresh Click it to refresh the log.

Clear All Clear it to remove all logs displayed in this page.

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SysLog Settings

SysLog Settings]]

SysLog Service

This page allows user to enable system logging into local syslog and specific remote syslog
server for storage.

Available settings are explained as follows:

Item Description

SysLog Service Enable – Click it to activate function of syslog.

Disable – Click it to inactivate the function.

Apply Save the settings or changes to the switch.

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Local SysLog

This page allows user to enable logging into volatile memory or non-volatile memory.

Available settings are explained as follows:

Item Description

Source Volatile Memory – Select the volatile memory for saving local

log. Volatile memory does not hold the log after reboot or
power off.

Non-Volatile Memory - Select the non-volatile memory for
saving.

If you want to modify Volatile Memory / Non-Volatile
Memory, select Volatile Memory / Non-Volatile Memory in
this field. Then, use the drop down list of severity to specify
type of log message. After clicking Apply, the Volatile
Memory / Non-Volatile Memory will be modified with new
configured severity level.

Severity Select severity (emerg, alert, crit, error, warning, notice,

info and debug) of log messages which will be stored.

Apply Save the settings or changes to the switch.

Delete Remove all logs displayed in this page.

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Remote SysLog

This page allows user to enable system logging into specific remote syslog server for
storage.

After clicking Apply, the results will be shown on the lower side of this web page.

Available settings are explained as follows:

Item Description

Server Address Enter the IP address of Syslog server.

Server Port Specify the port that syslog should be sent to.

Severity Select severity (emerg, alert, crit, error, warning, notice,

info and debug) of log messages which will be stored.

Facility One device supports multiple facilities (represented with

facility ID, local0 to local7) of remote Syslog server. For each
facility ID contains different syslog server configuration,
please choose a facility ID for such Syslog server.

Apply Save the settings or changes to the switch.

Delete Remove specific remote syslog entry.

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Contacting DrayTek

Contacting DrayTek

Getting further help

If the VigorSwitch does not appear to be operating correctly or if you’re looking for
additional information on how to configure the switch, please visit our web site
(www.draytek.co.uk) for further troubleshooting advice or to contact our support
technicians. Always have your serial number to hand.

Users in the UK/Ireland using qualifying products should visit for support options including
email support, telephone support, our help knowledgebase and access to the UK user
support forums.

If you are outside of the UK/Ireland, please contact your own local supplier, email to
[e-mail] or visit www.draytek.com/support

For warranty service, in the first instance, please contact the support services, as listed
above, for help in diagnosing or eliminating the problem or issue. The support department
can arrange repair or service if then deemed necessary.

You should keep your proof of purchase (original invoice) safely in case warranty or other
service is ever required.

Additional Feature Setup

These are covered in the main user manual, which is available on the Downloads page:

https://www.draytek.co.uk/support/downloads

The online knowledgebase has additional information on how to configure the VigorSwitch’s
more advanced features:

https://www.draytek.co.uk/support/product-knowledgebase

Keep up to date with our mailing list

Now that you have your DrayTek product, you should keep up to date with product updates
(firmware), security advisories and other product news, advice or special offers. Users in
the UK/Ireland can subscribe to our mailing list. For details and to subscribe, please visit

In other countries or regions, please contact your local distributor/supplier for local options.

Firmware Updates

It is strongly recommended that you keep your switch firmware up to date with the latest
version in order to have all of the latest security and feature improvements.

Always obtain firmware from official sources, i.e. (for UK/Ireland users).

It is recommended to take a configuration backup prior to upgrading the firmware.

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