Industrial Wall-mount Managed Gigabit Ethernet Switch

1. Package Contents

Thank you for purchasing PLANET Industrial Wall-mount Managed Gigabit Switch, WGS-4215 series. The table below shows the models with the number of ports:

In the following section, unless specified, the term "Wall-mount Managed Switch" mentioned in this quick installation guide refers to the above models.

Open the box of the Wall-mount Managed Switch and carefully unpack it. The box should contain the following items:

• The Wall-mount Managed Switch x 1 (Appearance may vary by model)
• QR Code Sheet x 1 pc
• Wall-mounted Kit x 1 set
• SFP Dust Cap x 2 pcs
• Magnet Kit x 1 set
• 2-pin Terminal Block Connector x 1 pc

If any item is found missing or damaged, please contact your local reseller for replacement.

For setup assistance, scan the QR code to access the online User's Manual or Quick Installation Guide and follow the instructions.

For additional support, visit PLANET online FAQs at https://www.planet.com.tw/en/support/faq. Technical Support: support@planet.com.tw.

2. Requirements

• Workstations running Windows 7/8/10/11, macOS 10.12 or later, Linux Kernel 2.6.18 or later, or other modern operating systems compatible with TCP/IP Protocols.
• Workstations installed with Ethernet NIC (Network Interface Card).
• Ethernet Port Connection: Use standard network (UTP) cables with RJ45 connectors.
• A Web browser installed on the PC. Recommended browsers: Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, or Firefox. If the Web interface is inaccessible, turn off anti-virus software or firewall.
• SSH and telnet client software (e.g., Tera Term or PuTTY) installed on workstations.
• A Flat-blade Screwdriver for power cable connection.

3. Wiring the Power Inputs

The switch features a strong dual power input system (terminal block) incorporated into customer's automation network to enhance system reliability and uptime.

Note: Maximum power requirements also rely on the real site application.

3.1 Terminal Block Connector Pinout

The front panel of the WGS-4215-8P2X and WGS-4215-8P2XV consists of one 4-pin spring terminal block connector. Please follow the steps below to insert the power wire.

Diagram Description: The front panel diagram shows the layout of ports (RJ45, SFP+), status LEDs, alarm contacts, and the 4-pin spring terminal block for power input. The terminal block shows V1+, V1-, V2+, V2- for PWR 1 and PWR 2, and DC Input Range 48-54V, 7.5A max.

Note on Power Input: Dual power input is required for maximum PoE loading. Single power input provides a Max. 180W PoE budget. Dual power input provides a Max. 288W PoE budget.

3.2 Wiring Completed in Three Steps

Step 1: Insert the flat-blade screwdriver diagonally into the release hole of the terminal block.

Step 2: While keeping the flat-blade screwdriver in the release hole, insert the positive and negative DC power wires into the terminal hole (V1+ and V1- for Power 1, or V2+ and V2- for Power 2). Push the wire in until the stripped portion is no longer visible to prevent shorting.

Step 3: Remove the flat-blade screwdriver from the release hole. After connecting the wires, gently pull on the wire to make sure that it is securely fastened to the terminal block.

Caution: PWR1 and PWR2 must provide exactly the same DC voltage for power load balance while operating with dual power input.

Note: The wire gauge should be in the range from 12 to 16 AWG.

3.3 Wiring the Alarm Contact

The alarm contacts are in the middle of the terminal block connector. Inserting wires here allows the switch to detect the event status of the port or power failure, forming an open circuit upon failure.

Diagram Description: An illustration shows two terminals labeled "Alarm". A text box states: "The Fault Alarm Contacts are energized (CLOSE) for normal operation and will OPEN when failure occurs."

Insert the wires into the fault alarm contacts.

4. Hardware Installation

4.1 Wall-mount Installation

To install the Wall-mount Managed Switch on the wall, follow these steps:

Step 1: Drill 4 holes with 8mm diameter on the wall. The horizontal distance between the 2 holes should be 230mm, and the vertical distance should be 124mm.

Step 2: Hammer four anchors into the four holes.

Step 3: Screw the four provided screws into the anchors to finish the wall-mount installation.

4.2 Wall Hanging Installation

To hang the Wall-mount Managed Switch on the wall, follow these steps:

Step 1: Drill two holes, each with a diameter of 8mm, on the wall. The distance between the two holes should be 230mm, and the line connecting them must be horizontal.

Step 2: Hammer two anchors into the holes. Afterwards, screw in the two screws, leaving a space of 2mm between them.

Step 3: The switch can now be hung on the wall by aligning its mounting points with the screws.

Caution: Make sure the equipment is securely wall-mounted as strong vibration could cause it to drop or break.

4.3 Magnet Installation

There are six holes on the unit for installing six round magnets.

Step 1: Turn the switch to the back and place the six round magnets through the holes.

Step 2: Turn the switch to the front and push the plastic bolts into the holes to secure the magnets.

Step 3: Now you can place the switch on any magnetic surface.

Caution: Make sure magnetic mounting is securely fixed, so that the switch will not drop or break due to vibration.

Note: Please use the screw from the magnet kit to avoid breaking the device.

5. Web Login

5.1 Starting Web Management

The following shows how to start up the Web Management of the Wall-mount Managed Switch. The switch is configured through an Ethernet connection. Please make sure the manager PC must be set to the same IP subnet address.

For example, the default IP address of the Wall-mount Managed Switch is 192.168.0.100, then the manager PC should be set to 192.168.0.x (where x is a number between 1 and 254, except 100) and the default subnet mask is 255.255.255.0.

Diagram Description: A network diagram illustrates the IP management setup, showing a "Managed Switch" with IP Address 192.168.0.100 connected via an RJ45/UTP Cable to a "PC / Workstation with Web Browser" with IP address 192.168.0.x.

Logging in to the Wall-mount Managed Switch

1. Use Google Chrome or an above Web browser and enter the IP address https://192.168.0.100 to access the Web interface.

2. When the login dialog box appears, please enter the default username "admin" and the password. Refer to the following to determine your initial login password.

Default Credentials:

• Default IP Address: 192.168.0.100
• Default Username: admin
• Default Password: sw + the last 6 characters of the MAC ID in lowercase

3. Find the MAC ID on your device label. The default password is "sw" or "mc" followed by the last six lowercase characters of the MAC ID.

Diagram Description: An image of an "Industrial Managed Switch MAC ID Label" shows the MAC ID (e.g., A8F7E0XXXXXX) and explains the default password format (swxxxxxx, where 'x' is the last 6 digits of the MAC address, all in lowercase).

4. After logging in, you will be prompted to change the initial password to a permanent one. Enter the new password, retype it, and click "Apply".

5. Log in with "admin" and the "new password" to access the Web interface.

Diagram Description: A "Web Login Screen" shows fields for Username and Password, with a "LOGIN" button.

Web Main Screen and Navigation

The main web screen displays the switch model and company information.

The Switch Menu on the top of the Web page lets you access all the commands and statistics the Industrial Managed Switch provides. The Switch Menu always contains one or more buttons, such as "System", "Switching", "QoS", "Security", "Ring" and "Maintenance".

Diagram Description: Images show the "Web Main Screen of Wall-mount Managed Switch", the "Switch Menu" bar, and "Switch Sub-menu" examples for Switching, Security, and PoE.

5.2 Saving Configuration via the Web

In the Wall-mount Managed Switch, the running configuration file stores in the RAM. The running configuration sequence can be saved from RAM to FLASH by the "Save Configurations to FLASH" function, making it the startup configuration file. This ensures the configuration loads automatically across a system reboot.

1. Click "Save > Save Configurations to FLASH" to log in to the "Configuration Manager" Page.

Diagram Description: An icon representing saving configuration is shown.

2. Press the "Apply" button to save the running configuration to start up configuration.

Diagram Description: The "Configuration Manager" interface shows "Source File" options (Running configuration, Startup configuration, Backup configuration) and "Destination File" options (Startup configuration, Backup configuration), with an "Apply" button.

6. SSH Login

The Wall-mount Managed Switch also supports SSHv2 for remote management. The switch asks for user name and password for remote login when using SSHv2 client software. Use the default username and password. Refer to 5.1 Starting Web Management to determine your initial login password.

Default Credentials:

• Default IP Address: 192.168.0.100
• Default Username: admin
• Default Password: sw + the last 6 characters of the MAC ID in lowercase

Find the MAC ID on your device label. The default password is "sw" followed by the last six lowercase characters of the MAC ID.

Diagram Description: A "Tera Term: New connection" window is displayed, showing connection settings for SSH. An "Industrial Managed Switch MAC ID Label" image is also shown, similar to the one for web login, detailing the MAC ID and default password format.

Create a New Password and Login Again (CLI)

Enter the default username and password, then set a new password according to the rule-based prompt and confirm it. Upon success, press any key to return to the login prompt. Log in with "admin" and the "new password" to access the CLI.

Note: For security reasons, please change and memorize the new password after this first setup. Console commands are accepted only in lowercase letters.

6.1 Configuring IP Address

The Wall-mount Managed Switch is shipped with the default IP address shown below:

• IP Address: 192.168.0.100
• Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0

Display of the Current IP Address

1. At the "#" prompt, enter the following command and press <Enter>: WGS-4215-8P2X# show vlan interface

2. The screen displays the current IP address information.

Diagram Description: An "IP Information Screen" from the command-line interface shows the current IP address, subnet mask, DHCP status, and IPv6 address.

Configuration of the IP Address

3. At the "#" prompt, enter configure.

4. At the "(config)#" prompt, enter the following commands: interface VLAN 1 ip address 192.168.1.100 mask 255.255.255.0

The previous commands will apply the following settings for the Wall-mount Managed Switch: IP Address: 192.168.1.100 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0

Diagram Description: A "Configuring IP Address Screen" shows the sequence of commands entered in the CLI to change the IP address.

5. Repeat step 1 to check if the IP address has changed.

6.2 Storing the Current Switch Configuration

At the "#" prompt, enter the following command and press <Enter>: copy running-config startup-config

Diagram Description: A "Saving Current Configuration Command Screen" shows the command being executed and its success message.

Note: If you are not familiar with the Telnet command or related parameters, enter "?" anytime in the console to get the help description.

7. LCD Touch Screen (WGS-4215-8P2XV only)

The WGS-4215-8P2XV has a 2.4-inch color LCD touch screen with management functions. Tap the LCD touch screen to wake it.

Diagram Description: An image shows a hand tapping the LCD touch screen, which displays "System", "PoE", and "Interfaces".

The factory default LCD configurations are shown as follows:

• Default LCD: Enable
• Default Touch Screen: Enable
• Default Backlight Timeout: Enable
• Default Backlight Timeout Time: 300
• Default Read Only Mode: Disable
• Default Screen: Main Menu
• Default Time Interval: 10
• Default Color Scheme: Dark
• Default Pin Number: 1234

You can use the Web management interface and click LCD, then in the LCD Management section, change LCD configuration.

Diagram Description: A screenshot of the "LCD Management" interface within the web GUI shows options for LCD, Touch Screen, Backlight Timeout, etc., with radio buttons and input fields.

8. Recovering Back to Default Configuration

IP Address has been changed or admin password has been forgotten:

To reset the IP address to the default IP address "192.168.0.100" or reset the login password to the default value, press the reset button on the front panel for about 5 seconds. After the device is rebooted, you can log in the Web interface management within the same subnet of 192.168.0.xx.

Diagram Description: An image of the switch front panel highlights the "Reset Button".

9. Customer Support

Thank you for purchasing PLANET products. You can browse our online FAQ resource and User's Manual on the PLANET Web site first to check if it could solve your issue. If you need more support information, please contact the PLANET switch support team.

PLANET online FAQs: https://www.planet.com.tw/en/support/faq

Switch support team email address: support@planet.com.tw

WGS-4215-8P2X/WGS-4215-8P2XV User's Manual: https://www.planet.com.tw/en/support/downloads?&method=keyword&keyword=WGS-4215&view=3#list

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Diagram Description: A QR code is present, linking to the user's manual or quick installation guide.