LANCOM 1800EF Networking System
Overview
① | Ethernet interfaces Use the cable with the kiwi-colored connectors to connect one of the interfaces ETH 1 to ETH 4 to your PC or a LAN switch. |
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② | WAN interface Use the cable with the green connectors to connect the WAN interface to your WAN modem. |
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③ | SFP interface Insert a suitable LANCOM SFP module (e.g. 1000Base-SX or 1000Base-LX) into the SFP port. Choose a cable compatible with the SFP module and connect it as described in the SFP module’s mounting instructions www.lancom-systems.com/SFP-module-MI. SFP module and cable are not included. |
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④ | USB interface Connect a USB data medium or a USB printer to the USB interface. (cable not supplied) |
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⑤ | USB-C configuration interface A USB-C cable is required to configure the device (cable not supplied) |
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⑥ | Power After connecting the cable to the device, turn the bayonet connector 90° clockwise until it clicks into place. Use only the supplied power adapter. |
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Please observe the following when setting up the device > Do not rest any objects on top of the device > For devices to be operated on the desktop, please attach the adhesive rubber footpads > In case of wall mounting, use the drilling template as supplied |
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> Keep all ventilation slots on the side of the device clear of obstruction![]() > Rack installation with the optional LANCOM Rack Mount (separately available) > Please note that support for third-party accessories is not provided. |
Before initial startup, please make sure to take notice of the information regarding the intended use in the enclosed installation guide! Operate the device only with a professionally installed power supply at a nearby power socket that is freely accessible at all times.
① Power | |
Off | Device switched off |
Red/green, blinking | Device operational, resp. device paired / claimed and LANCOM Management Cloud (LMC) accessible |
Red, blinking | Hardware error |
Red, blinking slowly | Time or charge limit reached/error message occurred |
1x green inverse blinking* | Connection to the LMC active, pairing OK, device not claimed |
2x green inverse blinking* | Pairing error, resp. LMC activation code not available |
3x green inverse blinking* | LMC not accessible, resp. communication error |
② Online | |
Off | WAN connection inactive |
Green, blinking | WAN connection is established (e.g. PPP negotiation) |
Green, permanently | WAN connection active |
Red, permanently | WAN connection error |
③ SFP | |
Off | SFP deactivated in the configuration or SFP module present, no connection to network device |
Red, permanently | SFP enabled in the configuration but no SFP module present |
Green, permanently | SFP module present, connection to network exists, no data transmission |
Green, blinking | Data transmission |
Red, blinking | SFP module present, hardware error |
④ WAN | |
Off | Interface deactivated |
Orange, blinking | Synchronization with the modem |
Orange, permanently | Synchronization with the modem successfuI |
Green, permanently | WAN connection established |
Green, flickering | WAN data transmission |
Red/orange, blinking | Hardware error, ext. modem |
⑤ETH1 – ETH4 | |
Off | No link |
Green, permanently | Network connection ready (link) |
Green, flickering | Data transmission |
⑥ VPN | |
Off | No VPN connection active |
Green, permanently | VPN connection active |
Green, blinking | Establishing VPN connection |
⑦ Reset | |
Pressed up to 5 seconds device restart | |
Pressed until first flashing up of all LEDs configuration reset and device restart |
*) The additional power LED statuses are displayed in 5-seconds TECHNICAL DETAILS rotation if the device is configured to be managed by the LANCOM Management Cloud.
Hardware |
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Power supply | 12 V DC, external power adapter (110 or 230 V) with bayonet connector to secure against disconnection |
Power consumption | Max. 15 W |
Environment | Temperature range 0 – 40 °C; humidity 0 – 95 %; non-condensing |
Housing | Robust synthetic housing, rear connectors, ready for wall mounting, Kensington lock; (W x H x D) 210 x 45 x 140 mm |
Fan | 1 quiet fan |
Interfaces |
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WAN | 10 / 100 / 1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet |
ETH | 4 individual 10 / 100 / 1000-Mbps Fast Ethernet ports; operate as switch ex-factory. Up to 3 ports can be switched as additional WAN ports. |
USB | USB 2.0 Hi-Speed host port for connecting USB printers (USB print server), serial devices (COM-port servers), USB data media (FAT file system), or supported UMTS USB modems |
SFP | Socket for small form-factor pluggable Gigabit-Ethernet transceiver (mini-GBIC). Compatible with optional LANCOM SFP modules for optical connections over short distances (SX) or longer distances (LX). Set as a LAN port ex-factory, can be configured as a WAN port. |
Configuration interface USB-C configuration interface | |
WAN protocols | |
Ethernet | PPPoE, Multi-PPPoE, ML-PPP, PPTP (PAC or PNS) and IPoE (with or without DHCP), RIP-1, RIP-2, VLAN, IP |
Declaration of Conformity |
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Hereby, LANCOM Systems GmbH | Adenauerstrasse 20/B2 | D-52146 Wuerselen, declares that this device is in compliance with Directives 2014/30/EU, 2014/35/EU, 2011/65/EU, and Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006. The full text of the EU Declaration of Conformity is available at the following Internet address: www.lancom-systems.com/doc | |
Package content |
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Documentation | Hardware Quick Reference Guide (DE/EN); Installation Guide (DE/EN) |
Cable | 2 Ethernet cables, 3m (LAN: kiwi-colored connector; WAN: green connector) |
Power adapter | External power supply adapter (230 V), 12 V / 2 A DC/S; barrel / bayonet (EU), LANCOM item no. 111303 (not for WW devices) |
This product contains separate open-source software components which are subject to their own licenses, in particular the General Public License (GPL). The license information for the device firmware (LCOS) is available on the device‘s WEBconfig interface under “Extras > License information“. If the respective license demands, the source files for the corresponding software components will be made available on a download server upon request.
Documents / Resources
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LANCOM 1800EF Networking System [pdf] User Guide 1800EF Networking System, 1800EF, Networking System, 1800EF Networking |