This guide is for the networking professional managing the standalone PG28CB switch series. It is recommended that only
professionals with experience working with Intelligent Technology INC. networking devices who are familiar with the
Ethernet and local area networking terminology, should service the equipment.
Conventions
The following conventions are used in this manual to convey instructions and information:
Command descriptions use these conventions:
• Commands and keywords are in boldface text.
• Arguments for which you supply values are in italic.
• Square brackets ([ ]) mean optional elements.
• Braces ({ }) group required choices, and vertical bars ( | ) separate the alternative elements.
• Braces and vertical bars within square brackets ([{ | }]) mean a required choice within an optional
element.
Interactive examples use these conventions:
• Nonprinting characters, such as passwords or tabs, are in angle brackets (< >). Notes and cautions
use the following conventions and symbols:
Note
Means additional information. Notes contain additional useful information or references to material available
outside of this document.
Caution
Indicates that the reader must be careful. In a situation where a Caution is listed, a user may cause equipment
damage or loss of data.
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1. GS-5424PLC Switch
2. Power Cord
3. Rack-Mount Kit & Screws
I Introduction
Thank you for choosing a Edimax (PoE) WEB Smart Ethernet Switch. This device is
designed to be operational right out-of-the-box as a standard bridge. In the default
configuration, it will forward packets between connecting devices after powered up.
Before you begin installing the switch, make sure you have all of the package contents
available, and a PC with a web browser for using web-based system management tools.
I-1 Overview
The Edimax ES-5424P is 24-Port Gigabit PoE+ Smart Managed Switch with 4 RJ45/SFP
Combo respectively.
I-2 Package Content
Before using the product, check that the items listed below are included and in good
condition. If any item does not accord with the table, please contact your dealer
immediately.
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No.
Name
Description
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10/100/1000Mbps
RJ-45 ports (1-24)
Designed to connect to network devices with a bandwidth
of 10Mbps, 100Mbps or 1000Mbps. Each has a
corresponding 10/100/1000Mbps LED.
2
RJ45/SFP combo Ports
(SFP1, SFP2, SFP3, and
SFP4)
Designed to install SFP modules or RJ-45 connect to network
devices with a bandwidth of 1000Mbps. Each has a
corresponding 1000Mbps LED.
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I-3 Features
Supports up to 24 10/100/1000Mbps Ethernet ports and 4 SFP slots or 4 mini-
GBIC/SFP slots
IEEE 802.3af/at PoE compliant to simplify deployment and installation
Supports PoE up to 30W per port with 400W total power budget
Automatically detects powered devices (PD) and power consumption levels
IEEE 802.1Q VLAN allows network segmentation to enhance performance and
security
Supports Access Control List (ACL)
Switch capacity: PG28CB: 56Gbps, Forwarding rate: 41.6Mbps
Supports IGMP Snooping V1 / V2 / V3
8K MAC address table and 10K jumbo frames
19-inch rack-mountable metal case
I-4 Product Components
I-4-1 Ports
The following view applies to ES-5424P.
Figure 1 - Front View
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No.
Name
Description
1
AC power in
Support AC100 – 240V 50-60Hz.
No.
Name
Description
1
Power
Off: power off
On: power on
2
System
Off: system not ready
On: system ready
Blinking: system boot-up
3
Port LED
LINK/ACT bi-color LED:
Off: port disconnected or link fail
Green on: 1000Mbs connected, PoE power output on
Amber on: 10/100Mbs connected
Blinking: sending or receiving data
4
SFP LED
Off: port disconnected or link fail
Green on: 1000Mbs connected
1 1 2 3 4
The following view applies to ES-5424P.
Figure 2 - Rear View
I-4-2 LED Indicators
The following view applies to ES-5424P.
Figure 3 - Front View LED Indicators
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II Installation
This chapter describes how to install and connect your Edimax Switch. Read the following
topics and perform the procedures in the correct order. Incorrect installation may cause
damage to the product.
II-1 Mounting the Switch
There are two ways to physically set up the switch.
Place the switch on a flat surface. To place the switch on a desktop, install the four
rubber feet (included) on the bottom of the switch.
Mount the switch in a standard rack (1 rack unit high).
II-1-1 Placement Tips
Ambient Temperature — To prevent the switch from overheating, do not operate it
in an area that exceeds an ambient temperature of 122°F (50°C).
Air Flow — Be sure that there is adequate air flow around the switch.
Mechanical Loading — Be sure that the switch is level and stable to avoid any
hazardous conditions.
Circuit Overloading — Adding the switch to the power outlet must not overload that
circuit.
Follow these guidelines to install the switch securely.
Put the switch in a stable place such as a desktop, to avoid it falling.
Ensure the switch works in the proper AC input range and matches the voltage
labeled.
Ensure there is proper heat dissipation from and adequate ventilation around the
switch.
Ensure the switch’s location can support the weight of the switch and its accessories.
Figure 4 - Desktop Installation
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II-1-2 Rack Mounting
You can mount the switch in any standard size, 19-inch (about 48 cm) wide rack. The
switch requires 1 rack unit (RU) of space, which is 1.75 inches (44.45 mm) high.
For stability, load the rack from the bottom to the top, with the heaviest devices on the
bottom. A top-heavy rack is likely to be unstable and may tip over.
When mounting smaller switch products into a standard 19-inch rack, a pair of extension
brackets (sometimes referred to as ears) are needed to adapt the switch to the rack size.
These extension brackets are mounted on the switch using the screws provided in the kit,
and have two holes that are used to then screw the switch into the rack.
An example of one type of these extension brackets is shown in the following figure.
A common problem that occurs during rack mounting is the distance between the screw
holes on the rack. Some racks are made with a uniform distance between all of the holes,
and others have the holes organized into groups (see photo on the next page for an
example).
When organized into groups, the switch must be placed in the rack so that the holes in
the extension brackets line up correctly.
1. Align the mounting brackets with the mounting holes on the switch’s side panels
and secure the brackets with the screws provided.
Figure 5 - Bracket Installation
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2. Secure the switch on the equipment rack with the screws provided.
Figure 6 - Rack Installation
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III Getting Started
This section provides an introduction to the web-based configuration utility, and
covers the following topics:
Powering on the device
Connecting to the network
Power over Ethernet (PoE) considerations
Starting the web-based configuration utility
III-1 Power
III-1-1 Connecting to Power
Power down and disconnect the power cord before servicing or wiring a switch.
Do not disconnect modules or cabling unless the power is first switched off. The device
only supports the voltage outlined in the type plate. Do not use any other power
components except those specifically designated for the switch.
Disconnect the power cord before installation or cable wiring.
The switch is powered by the AC 100-240 V 50/60Hz internal high-performance power
supply. It is recommended to connect the switch with a single-phase three-wire power
source with a neutral outlet, or a multifunctional computer professional source.
Connect the AC power connector on the back panel of the switch to the external power
source with the included power cord, and check the power LED is on.
Figure 7 - Rear View AC Power Socket
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III-1-2 Connecting to Network
To connect the switch to the network:
1. Connect an Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port of a computer
2. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to one of the numbered Ethernet
ports of the switch. The LED of the port lights if the device connected is active.
3. Repeat Step 1 and Step 2 for each device to connect to the switch.
We strongly recommend using CAT-5E or better cable to connect network devices. When
connecting network devices, do not exceed the maximum cabling distance of 100 meters
(328 feet). It can take up to one minute for attached devices or the LAN to be operational
after it is connected. This is normal behavior.
Connect the switch to end nodes using a standard Cat 5/5e Ethernet cable (UTP/STP) to
connect the switch to end nodes as shown in the illustration below.
Switch ports will automatically adjust to the characteristics (MDI/MDI-X, speed, duplex)
of the device to which the switch is connected.
Figure 8 - PC Connect
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Model
Power Dedicated to PoE
PoE Ports
PoE Standard Supported
ES-5424P
240W
1 to 24
IEEE802.3at/af
III-1-3 Power over Ethernet (PoE) Considerations
For PoE switch models, consider the following information:
Devices considered a Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE), can support up to 30 Watts per
PoE port to a Powered Device (PD).
Ports 1-24 provide PoE power supply functionality with a maximum output power up to
30W each port. This can supply power to PDs such as internet phones, network cameras,
wireless access points. Connect the switch PoE port directly to the PD port using a
network cable.
When connecting switches capable of supplying PoE, consider the following information:
Switch models with PoE function are PSEs. These models are capable of supplying DC
power to attached PDs, such as VoIP phones, IP cameras, and wireless access points
(APs). PoE switches. Additionally, PoE switches are capable of detecting and
supplying power to pre-standard legacy PoE Power Devices. Due to the support for
legacy PoE, there is a possibility that PoE switches acting as a PSE may inadvertently
detect and supply power an attached PSE, including other PoE switches. This false
detection may result in a PoE switch operating improperly and unable to supply
power to attached PDs.
The prevention of a false detection can be easily remedied by disabling PoE on the
ports that are used to connect PSEs. Another simple practice to prevent a false
detection is to first power up a PSE device before connecting it to a PoE switch.
When a device is falsely detected as a PD, disconnect the device from the PoE port
and power recycle the device with AC power before reconnecting it to the PoE port.
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III-1-4 Starting the Web-based Configuration Utility
This section describes how to navigate the web-based switch configuration utility.
Be sure to disable any pop-up blocker.
Browser Restrictions
If you are using older versions of Internet Explorer, you cannot directly use an IPv6
address to access the device. You can, however, use the DNS (Domain Name System)
server to create a domain name that contains the IPv6 address, and then use that
domain name in the address bar in place of the IPv6 address.
If you have multiple IPv6 interfaces on your management station, use the IPv6 global
address instead of the IPv6 link local address to access the device from your browser.
Launching the Configuration Utility
To open the web-based configuration utility:
1. Open a Web browser.
2. Enter the IP address of the device you are configuring in the address bar on the
browser (factory default IP address is 192.168.2.1) and then press Enter.
When the device is using the factory default IP address, its power LED flashes
continuously. When the device is using a DHCP assigned IP address or an administrator-
configured static IP address, the power LED is lit a solid color. Your computer’s IP address
must be in the same subnet as the switch. For example, if the switch is using the factory
default IP address, your computer’s IP address can be in the following range: 192.168.2.x
(whereas x is a number from 2 to 254).
After a successful connection, the login window displays.
Figure 9 - Login Window
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III-1-5 Logging In
The default username is admin and the default password is 1234. The first time that you
log in with the default username and password, you are required to enter a new
password.
To log in to the device configuration utility:
1. Enter the default user ID (admin) and the default password (admin).
2. If this is the first time that you logged on with the default user ID (admin) and the
default password (admin) it is recommended that you change your password
immediately. See “4.9.3. Administrator” for additional information.
When the login attempt is successful, the System Information window displays.
Figure 10 - System Information
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If you entered an incorrect username or password, an error message appears and the
Login page remains displayed on the window.
If you are having problems logging in, please see the Launching the Configuration Utility
section in the Administration Guide for additional information.
III-1-6 Logging Out
By default, the application logs out after ten minutes of inactivity.
To manually logout, click Logout in the top right corner of any page.
When a timeout occurs or you intentionally log out of the system, a message appears and
the Login page appears, with a message indicating the logged-out state. After you log in,
the application returns to the initial page.
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No.
Name
Description
1
Configuration menu
Navigate to locate specific switch functions.
2
Configuration settings
Edit specific function settings.
3
Switch’s information
Provides device information
4
Common toolbar &
Switch’s current link
status
Provides access to frequently used settings. Green squares
indicate the port link is up, while black squares indicate the
port link is down.
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IVWeb-based Switch Configuration
The PoE smart switch software provides rich Layer 2 functionality for switches in your
networks. This chapter describes how to use the web-based management interface (Web
UI) to configure the switch’s features.
For the purposes of this manual, the user interface is separated into four sections, as
shown in the following figure:
Figure 11 - User Interface
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Item
Description
MAC Address
Base MAC address of the switch.
Firmware Version
Current running firmware image version.
Uptime
Display uptime.
Device Name
System name of the switch. This name will also use as CLI prefix
of each line. (“Switch>” or “Switch#”).
Comment
Edit switch’s application.
Location
Edit switch’s location.
Contact
Edit switch’s content.
IV-1 Administrator
Use the Administrator pages to view system information and status.
IV-1-1 System Information
This page shows switch’s MAC Address, Firmware Version, Uptime, Device name,
Comment, Location and Contact information. It also allows user to edit some system
information.
To display the Device Information web page, click Administrator > System Information.
Note: Up to 15 characters can be entered.
Figure 12 - Administrator > System Information
Only the Device name, Comment, Location and Contact fields are able to be edited. Click
“Apply” button on the table to apply the changes made.
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Item
Description
User Name
Edit username
Password
Set password of the account.
Confirm Password
Set the same password of the account as in “Password”
field.
IV-1-2 Account / Password
This page displays the account and password that must be entered to log on the interface.
To display the User Account web page, click Administrator > Account / Password.
Figure 13 - Administrator > Account / Password
Note: Up to 15 characters can be entered.
Enter the desired username and password. Click “Apply” button on the table to apply the
changes made.
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Item
Description
IPv4 Address
Edit IPv4 Address
Subnet Mask
Edit IPv4 Subnet Mask
Default Gateway
Edit IPv4 Default Gateway
DNS Server
Edit IPv4 DNS Server
DHCPv4 Enable
Enable IPv4 DHCP Server
IV-1-3 IP Configuration
IP Configuration allows users to assign IPv4 Address and IPv6 Address, or the IPv4
Address and IPv6 Address are automatically generated by DHCP Server.
IV-1-3-1 IPv4
This section allows you to configure the IPv4 address.
To display the IPv4 web page, click Administrator > IP Configuration > IPv4.
Figure 14 - Administrator > IP Configuration > IPv4
Note: The characters allowed to be entered are combinations of “0~9” and “.”.
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Item
Description
IPv6 Address
Configure IPv6 Address
Subnet Prefix Length
Configure IPv6 Subnet Prefix Length
Default Gateway
Configure IPv6 Default Gateway
DNS Server
Configure IPv6 DNS Server
DHCPv6 Enable
Enable IPv6 DHCP Server
IV-1-3-2 IPv6
This section allows you to configure the IPv6 address.
To display the IPv4 web page, click Administrator > IP Configuration > IPv6.
Figure 15 - Administrator > IP Configuration > IPv6
Note: The characters allowed to be entered are combinations of “0~9”, “a~f” and “.”.
IV-1-4 SNMP Settings
SNMP
Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is an Internet Standard protocol for
collecting and organizing information about managed devices on IP networks. The core
of SNMP is a simple operation program enabling management to monitor SNMP
supported devices (hereafter referred to as agent). Simple Network Management
Protocol (SNMP) consists of three parts including SNMP, MIB (Management Information
Base) and SMI (Structure of Management Information). The SMI defines basic data
types that make it convenient to describe managed objects and their behaviors.
A management information base (MIB) is a database used for managing the entities in
a communication network. MIB describe the system status and configuration.
SNMP supports SNMPv1, SNMPv2 and SNMPv3, different versions can be selected to
monitor Switch. The security levels provided by three versions in network management
are different. The user authentication of SNMPv1 and SNMPv2 is done by community
string, which functions as password. The manager and agent has to use the same
community string in order to communicate. SNMPv3 use more complicated
authentication and additional security levels to encrypt the packets.
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Item
Description
View Name
The SNMP view name. Its maximum length is 20
characters
Subtree OID
The OID identifies an object tree (MIB tree) that will be
included or excluded
View Type
Specify the configured OID is Included or Excluded that an
administrator can access
Delete
Remove the existing view
Trap is an unsolicited message sent by an SNMP agent to an SNMP manager when some
event has occurred. Examples of trap conditions include, but are not limited to, when a
port or module goes up or down, when the device is restarts, etc. Managers can
designate type of event to be notified.
IV-1-4-1 SNMP View Table
To configure and display the SNMP view table, click Administrator > SNMP Settings >
SNMP View Table.