ZYXEL Ethernet Switch Quick Start Guide

Ethernet Switch with optional Cloud Management

Support Information

USA: +1 800 255 4101, support@zyxel.com

EU: https://support.zyxel.eu

For more information, including customer support and safety warnings, see the User's Guide at www.zyxel.com.

EU Importer: Zyxel Communications A/S, Gladsaxevej 378, 2. th. 2860 Søborg, Denmark (https://www.zyxel.com/dk/da/)

US Importer: Zyxel Communications, Inc, 1130 North Miller Street Anaheim, CA 92806-2001 (https://www.zyxel.com/us/en/)

Hardware Installation

To help protect against lightning and interference functions, secure a green/yellow ground cable to the Switch.

[Diagram Description: A diagram illustrating hardware installation. It shows a ZYXEL Ethernet switch. Connections are indicated for AC Input power from a power outlet and a green/yellow ground cable connecting to the switch chassis. The text specifies using a 16 AWG or smaller cable for grounding.]

Option A: Cloud Management

This section describes how to configure the switch using Zyxel Nebula for cloud management.

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Go to the Zyxel Nebula Control Center (NCC) and click Login to sign up for a myZyxel account or enter your existing account information.
Use the setup wizard to create an organization and a site.
Register the Switch by entering its MAC address and serial number.

Note: The Switch can be managed by the NCC automatically after it has been registered to a site.

Option B: Standalone Configuration

This section outlines different methods for configuring the switch without cloud management.

Option 1: Configure with ZON Utility for DHCP Environment

This method uses the Zyxel ONE Network (ZON) utility for switches in a DHCP environment.

Connect the Switch and your computer to the same network that has a DHCP server.
Use the ZON utility to discover the Switch. Select the Switch and click the Web GUI icon to access its web configurator.

[Diagram Description: A network setup diagram showing a computer and a ZYXEL switch connected to a network segment that includes a DHCP server. Accompanying visuals include: The Zyxel ONE Network Utility interface, featuring a button to 'Download New ZON Utility'. A table listing discovered devices with columns for 'Model', 'MAC Address', and 'IP Address', alongside a 'Web GUI' icon. A login screen for the switch's web interface, with fields for 'User Name' (default 'admin') and 'Password' (default '1234').]

Option 2: Configure with Switch Default Static IP

This method involves configuring the switch using its default static IP address.

Connect your computer to the Switch and make sure its IP address is in the same subnet (e.g., Switch IP: 192.168.1.1, PC IP: 192.168.1.2).
Launch your web browser to access and configure the Switch.

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Option 3: Configure with Console Cable (Managed Switch Only)

This method is for managed switches and uses a console cable for direct configuration.

Connect the computer to the Switch using a console cable.
Configure a terminal emulator (e.g., VT100) with specific settings: 9600 bps or 115200 bps, No parity, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, No flow control.

[Diagram Description: A connection diagram illustrating a computer linked to a ZYXEL switch via a console cable. The diagram specifies terminal emulator configuration settings: VT100, baud rate (9600 bps or 115200 bps), parity (No parity), data bits (8), stop bits (1), and flow control (No flow control). A login prompt for the terminal session is shown, requesting 'Username' and 'Password'.]

Mounting Options

Various mounting options are available depending on the specific model.

Rack Mounting

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Wall Mounting

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Desktop Installation

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