Zyxel GS1100-16 [7/32] Chapter 1 getting to know your switch

Table of Contents

GS1100 Series User’s Guide

Table of Contents

Table of Contents......................................................................................................................7

Chapter 1

Getting to Know Your Switch ..................................................................................................9

1.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................ 9

1.2 Features ................................................................................................................................ 9

1.3 Applications ......................................................................................................................... 10

1.3.1 Standalone Workgroup ............................................................................................... 10

1.3.2 Bridging ......................................................................................................................11

Chapter 2

Hardware Description and Connection.................................................................................13

2.1 Rear Panel ...................................................................................................................... 13

2.1.1 Rear Panel Power Connection ................................................................................... 13

2.2 Front Panel .................................................................................................................... 13

2.2.1 RJ-45 Auto-negotiating Ports .................................................................................... 14

2.2.2 Mini-GBIC Slots (GS1100-24 Only) ............................................................................ 14

2.2.2.1 Transceiver Installation .................................................................. 14

2.2.2.2 Transceiver Removal ...................................................................... 15

2.2.3 Front Panel Connections ............................................................................................ 16

2.2.4 Front Panel LEDs .................................................................. 16

2.3 Hardware Installation ........................................................................................................... 17

2.3.1 Wall Mounting (GS1100-16 Only) ............................................................................... 17

2.3.2 Rack Mounting ........................................................................................................... 18

2.3.3 Mounting the Switch on a Rack .................................................................................. 20

Chapter 3

Troubleshooting......................................................................................................................23

3.1 Improper Network Cabling and Topology ............................................................................ 24

Chapter 4

Product Specifications...........................................................................................................25

Appendix A Legal Information ................................................................................................27