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GS1100-16
16-port Unmanaged Gigabit Ethernet Switch
Firmware Version 1.00
Edition 1, 3/2010
www.zyxel.com
Copyright © 2010
ZyXEL Communications Corporation
About This User's Guide
Intended Audience
This manual is intended for people who want to configure the Switch using the
web configurator.
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Customer Support
Should problems arise that cannot be solved by the methods listed above, you
should conta ct your vendor. If you cannot co n tact your vendor, then contac t a
ZyXEL office for the region in which you bought the device.
See http://www.zyxel.com/web/contact_us.php for contact information. Please
have the following informatio n ready when you contact an office.
• Product model and serial number.
•Warranty Information.
• Date that you received your device.
• Brief description of the problem and the steps you took to solve it.
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Document Conventions
Warnings and Notes
These are how warnings and notes are shown in this User’s Guide.
Warnings tell you about things that could harm you or your device.
Note: Notes tell you other important information (for example, other things you may
need to configure or helpful tips) or recommendations.
Syntax Conventions
• The GS1100-16 may be referred to as the “Switch”, the “device”, the “system”
or the “product” in this User’s Guide. Differentiation is made where needed.
• Product labels, screen names, field labels and field choices are all in bold font.
• A key stroke is denoted by square brackets and uppercase text, for example,
[ENTER] means the “ent er” or “re turn” key on yo ur keyboard.
• “Enter” means for you to type one or more characters and then press the
[ENTER] key. “Select” or “choose” means for you to use one of the predefined
choices.
• A right angle bracket ( > ) within a screen name denotes a mouse click. For
example, Maintenance > Log > Log Setting means you first click
Maintenance in the navigation panel, then the Log sub menu and finally the
Log Setting tab to get to that screen.
• Units of measurement may denote the “metric” value or the “scientific” value.
For example, “k” for kilo may denote “1000” or “1024”, “M” for mega may
denote “1000000” or “1048576” and so on.
• “e.g.,” is a shorthand for “for instance”, and “i.e.,” means “that is” or “in other
words”.
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Icons Used in Figures
Figures in this User’s Guide may use the following generic icons. The S witch icon is
not an exact representation of your device.
The Switch Computer Notebook computer
Server
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Safety Warnings
• Do NOT use this product near water, for example, in a wet basement or near a swimming
pool.
• Do NOT expose your device to dampness, dust or corrosive liquids.
• Do NOT store things on the device.
• Do NOT install, use, or service this device during a thunderstorm. There is a remote risk
of electric shock from lightning.
• Do not obstruct the device ventillation slots as insufficient airflow may harm your device.
• Connect ONLY suitable accessories to the device.
• Do NOT open the device or unit. Opening or removing covers can expose you to
dangerous high voltage points or other risks. ONLY qualified service personnel should
service or disassemble this device. Please contact your vendor for further information.
• Make sure to connect the cables to the correct ports.
• Place connecting cables carefully so that no one will step on them or stumble over them.
• Always disconnect all cables from this device before servicing or disassembling.
• Use ONLY an appropriate power adaptor or cord for your device. Connect it to the right
supply voltage (for example, 110V AC in North America or 230V AC in Europe).
• Use ONLY power wires of the appropriate wire gauge for your device. Connect it to a
power supply of the correct voltage.
• Do NOT allow anything to rest on the power adaptor or cord and do NOT place the
product where anyone can walk on the power adaptor or cord.
• Do NOT use the device if the power adaptor or cord is damaged as it might cause
electrocution.
• If the power adaptor or cord is damaged, remove it from the device and the power
source.
• Do NOT attempt to repair the power adaptor or cord. Contact your local vendor to order a
new one.
• Fuse Warning! Replace a fuse only with a fuse of the same type and rating.
Your product is marked with this symbol, which is known as the WEEE mark.
WEEE stands for Waste Electronics and Electrical Equipment. It means that used
electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with general waste. Used
electrical and electronic equipment should be treated separately.
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Table of Contents.............................................................................................................. ........1
Chapter 1
Getting to Know Your Switch ..................................................................................................3
1.1 Introduction ...................... ... ... .... ... ... .......................................... ... ... .... ... ... ............................ 3
1.2 Features ............................................. ... .... ... .......................................... ... ... .... ... ... ............... 3
1.3 Package Contents .............................................................................. 4
1.4 Applications ......................................................................... ... ... ... ......................................... 4
1.4.1 Standalone Workgroup ..................................................... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... .................. 4
1.4.2 Bridging ....... ... .... ... ... ... .......................................... .... ... ... ... ... .... .................................. 5
Chapter 2
Hardware Description and Connection...................................................................................7
2.1 Rear Panel ........................................................................................................................ 7
2.1.1 Rear Panel Power Connection ......................................................................... ... .... ... .. 7
2.2 Front Panel ...................................................................................................................... 7
2.2.1 RJ-45 Auto-negotiating Ports ...... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... .... ... .. 7
2.2.2 Front Panel Connections ........................... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ......................................... 8
2.2.3 Front Panel LEDs ....................................................................8
2.3 Hardware Installation ....................................... ............................................................. .........9
2.3.1 Wall-mounting ........................ ... ... .... ... ... ... .......................................... .... ... ... ... ... .........9
2.3.2 Rack Mounting .................................... ... ... .... ... ... .......................................... ... ... .... ... 10
2.3.3 Mounting the Switch on a Rack ...................................................................................11
Chapter 3
Troubleshooting......................................................................................................................13
3.1 Improper Network Cabling and Topology ............................................................................ 14
Chapter 4
Product Specifications...........................................................................................................15
Appendix
A
Appendix A Legal Information................................................................................................17
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