Table of Contents
GS1900 Series User’s Guide
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Table of Contents
Contents Overview ..............................................................................................................................3
Table of Contents .................................................................................................................................4
Part I: User’s Guide ......................................................................................... 14
Chapter 1
Getting to Know Your Switch.............................................................................................................16
1.1 Introduction .......................................................................................................................................16
1.1.1 Bridging Example ....................................................................................................................16
1.1.2 Gigabit Ethernet to the Desktop ..............................................................................................17
1.1.3 IEEE 802.1Q VLAN Application Example ................................................................................18
1.1.4 IPv6 Support ............................................................................................................................18
1.2 Ways to Manage the Switch ..............................................................................................................19
1.3 Good Habits for Managing the Switch ...............................................................................................19
Chapter 2
Hardware Installation and Connection .............................................................................................20
2.1 Freestanding Installation ..................................................................................................................20
2.2 Hardware Installation ........................................................................................................................21
2.2.1 Wall Mounting ..........................................................................................................................21
2.2.2 Rack Mounting .........................................................................................................................22
2.2.3 Mounting the Switch on a Rack ...............................................................................................23
Chapter 3
Hardware Overview ............................................................................................................................24
3.1 Front Panel Connections ..................................................................................................................24
3.1.1 Ethernet Ports ..........................................................................................................................25
3.2 Rear Panel ........................................................................................................................................25
3.2.1 Power Connection ...................................................................................................................26
3.3 LEDs .............................................................................................................................................27
Chapter 4
The Web Configurator ........................................................................................................................28
4.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................28
4.2 Access ...............................................................................................................................................28
4.3 Navigating the Web Configurator ......................................................................................................29
4.3.1 Title Bar ...................................................................................................................................29
