Allworx POWERFLEX G2426 User manual

Allworx®
POWERFLEX G2426 Managed GbE PoE Switch
Quick Installation and
Initial Configuration Guide
Version A: Updated August 16, 2017

POWERFLEX G2426 Managed
GbE PoE Switch
Quick Installation and
Initial Configuration Guide

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Quick Installation and Initial Configuration Guide
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Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction.................................................... 1
Overview .........................................................................................1
Front View of the Switch...........................................................1
Rear View of the Switch.............................................................1
LED Descriptions..........................................................................2
Mode/Reset Button ....................................................................4
Chapter 2 Installing the Switch .................................... 6
Package Contents........................................................................6
Mounting the Switch in a 19-inch Rack ..............................6
Mounting the Switch on Desk or Shelf................................7
Connecting the AC Power Cord .............................................8
Installing SFP Modules ..............................................................8
Chapter 3 Initial Configuration of Switch...............10
Initial Switch Configuration Using Web Browsers........ 10
Initial Switch Configuration Procedure............................. 10
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting..........................................13

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Chapter 1 Introduction
Overview
This user guide describes how to install, configure, and troubleshoot the
POWERFLEX G2426, 26 Ports L2+ Managed GbE PoE+ Switch.
By reading this user guide, users can perform the following tasks:
•To check the switch status by reading the LED behavior
•To reset the switch or to restore the switch to factory defaults
•To install the switch
•To use a Web browser to initially configure the switch
•To troubleshoot the switch
Front View of the Switch
Figure 1: Front panel of the switch
Rear View of the Switch
Figure 2: Rear panel of the switch

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LED Descriptions
The LEDs on the front panel provide users with switch status checking and
monitoring. There are three types of LEDs as follows:
•System LED
indicates if the switch is powered up correctly or not, or, indicates if
there is a system alarm triggered for troubleshooting.
•Mode LEDs
indicates the mode of all RJ45/SFP ports on the switch. Users can
press the Mode button sequentially to switch among the two
different modes (Link/Activity/Speed mode and PoE mode).
•Port Status LEDs
indicates the current status of each RJ45/SFP port. Users can check
these LEDs to understand the port status in different modes, after
changing the mode by pressing Mode button.
The following table details the functions and descriptions of various LED
indicators.
Table 1: System LED
LED
Color
State
Description
System
Green
On
The switch is powered ON correctly.
Off
The switch is not receiving power.
Red On
An abnormal state, such as exceeding
operating temperature range, has been
detected in the switch.

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Table 2: Mode LEDs
LED
Color
State
Description
Link/Act/Speed Green On
The Port Status LEDs are displaying link
status, network activity and speed of each
port.
PoE Green On
The RJ45 Port Status LEDs are displaying
PoE powering status of each port.
By pressing the MODE button in less than 2 seconds to change LED
modes (Link/Act/Speed Mode or PoE Mode), users can check the port
status by reading the LED behaviors per the table below.
Table 3: Port Status LEDs
When Link/Act/Speed Mode LED Lit
LED
Color
State
Description
RJ45
Ports
Green On
The port is enabled and established a link to connected
device, and the connection speed is 1000Mbps.
Green Blinking
The port is transmitting/receiving packets, and the
connection speed is 1000Mbps.
Amber On
The port is enabled and established a link to connected
device, and the connection speed is 10/100Mbps.
Amber Blinking
The port is transmitting/receiving packets, and the
connection speed is 10/100Mbps.
-- Off
The port has no active network cable connected, or it is
not established a link to connected device. Otherwise, the
port may have been disabled through the switch user
interface.
SFP
Ports
Green On
The port is enabled and established a link to connected
device, and the connection speed is 1000Mbps.
Green Blinking
The port is transmitting/receiving packets, and the
connection speed is 1000Mbps.
Amber On
The port is enabled and established a link to connected
device, and the connection speed is 100Mbps.
Amber Blinking
The port is transmitting/receiving packets, and the
connection speed is 100Mbps.
-- Off
The port has no active network cable connected, or it is
not established a link to connected device. Otherwise, the
port may have been disabled through the switch user
interface.

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When PoE Mode LED Lit
LED
Color
State
Description
RJ45
Ports
Green On
The port is enabled and supplying power to connected
device.
Amber On
An abnormal state, such as overload status, has been
detected in the switch.
-- Off
The port has no active network cable connected, or it is
not connected a PoE PD device. Otherwise, the port may
have been disabled through the switch user interface.
Mode/Reset Button
By pressing the Mode/Reset Button for certain period of time, users can
perform the following tasks.
•Change Port Status LED Mode
to read the port status correctly in the two different modes
(Link/Act/Speed mode or PoE mode).
•Reset the Switch
to reboot and get the switch back to the previous configuration
settings saved.
•Restore the Switch to Factory Defaults
to restore the original factory default settings back to the switch.
Note:
According to the table below, users can easily judge which task is being
performed by reading the LED behaviors while pressing the Mode/Reset
button. Once the LED behaviors are correctly displayed, users may
just release the button.

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Table 4: Mode/Reset Button Descriptions
Task to be
Performed
Time Period of
Pressing Button
SYS LED
Behavior
Port Status LED
Behavior
Change LED Mode 0 ~ 2 seconds ON
Green
LED status will be
changed according the
mode selected.
Reset the Switch 2 ~ 7 seconds Blinking
Green ALL LEDs Light OFF
Restore to Defaults 7 ~ 12 seconds Blinking
Green ALL LEDs Stay ON

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Chapter 2 Installing the Switch
Package Contents
•The Switch
•AC Power cord
•Console Cable
•Four adhesive rubber feet
•Mounting kits
Note:
The switch is an indoor device. If it is to be used with outdoor devices
such as outdoor IP cameras or outdoor WiFi APs, then users are strongly
suggested to install a surge protector or surge suppressor in order to
protect the switch.
Mounting the Switch in a 19-inch Rack
Step 1: Attach the mounting brackets to both sides of the chassis.
Insert screws and tighten then with a screwdriver to secure the
brackets.
Figure 3: Attaching Brackets to the Switch

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Step 2: Place the switch on a rack shelf in the rack. Push it in until the
oval holes in the brackets align with the mounting holes in the
rack posts.
Step 3: Attach the brackets to the posts. Insert screws and tighten them.
Figure 4: Attaching Brackets to the Rack Post
Mounting the Switch on Desk or Shelf
Step 1: Verify that the workbench is sturdy and reliably grounded.
Step 2: Attach the four adhesive rubber feet to the bottom of the
switch.
Figure 5: Attaching the Rubber Feet

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Connecting the AC Power Cord
Step 1: Connect the AC power cord to the AC power receptacle of
switch.
Step 2: Connect the other end of the AC power cord to the AC power
outlet.
Step 3: Check the SYS LED. If it is ON, the power connection is correct.
Figure 6: Connecting AC power cord
Installing SFP Modules
You can install or remove a mini-GBIC SFP module from a SFP port
without having to power off the switch.
Step 1: Insert the module into the SFP port.
Step 2: Press firmly to ensure that the module seats into the connector.

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Figure 7: Installing a SFP Module into a SFP Port
Note:
The SFP ports should use UL Listed Optional Transceiver product, Rated
3.3Vdc, Laser Class 1.

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Chapter 3 Initial Configuration of Switch
Initial Switch Configuration Using Web Browsers
After powering up the switch for the first time, you can perform the initial
switch configuration using a web browser. For managing other switch
features, please refer to the Web interface user guide for details.
To begin with the initial configuration stage, you need to reconfigure your
PC’s IP address and subnet mask so as to make sure the PC can
communicate with the switch. After changing PC’s IP address (for
example, 192.168.2.250), then you can access the Web interface of the
switch using the switch’s default IP address as shown below.
The initial switch configuration procedure is as follows:
Note:
The factory default IP address of the switch is 192.168.2.200
The factory default Subnet Mask of switch is 255.255.255.0
Initial Switch Configuration Procedure
The initial switch configuration procedure is as follows:
1. Power up the PC that you will use for the initial configuration. Please
make sure the PC has the Ethernet RJ45 connector to be connected to
the switch via standard Ethernet LAN cable.
2. Reconfigure the PC’s IP address and Subnet Mask as below, so that it
can communicate with the switch. The method to change the PC’s IP
address, for example, for a PC running Windows® 7/8.x/10, is as
follows:

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Step 1: Type “network and sharing“ into the Search box in the Start
Menu
Step 2: Select Network and Sharing Center
Step 3: Click on Change adapter settings on the left of PC screen
Note:
Users can also skip step 1 to 3, by pressing WinKey+Rand type
”ncpa.cpl” command to get to step 4 directly.
Step 4: Right-click on your local adapter and select Properties
Step 5: In the Local Area Connection Properties window
highlight Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) then click
the Properties button.
Note:
Be sure to record all your PC’s current IP settings to be able to restore
them later.
Step 6: Select the radio button Use the following IP address and
enter in the IP for the PC (e.g. any IP address not in use, and in
between 192.168.2.1 and 192.168.2.253), Subnet mask (e.g.
255.255.255.0), and Default gateway that corresponds with
your network setup. Then enter your Preferred and Alternate
DNS server addresses.
Step 7: Click OK to change the PC’s IP address.
3. Power up the switch to be initially configured, and wait until it has
finished its start-up processes.
4. Connect the PC to any port on the switch using a standard
Ethernet cable, and check the port LED on the switch to make sure
the link status of the PC’s is OK.

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5. Run your Web browser on the PC, enter the factory default IP
address, so as to access the switch’s Web interface.
If your PC is configured correctly, you will see the login page of the switch
as shown by Figure 9 below.
Figure 9: Web Interface login page
If you do not see the above login page, please perform the following
steps:
- Refresh the web page.
- Check to see if there is an IP conflict issue.
- Clean browser cookies and temporary internet files.
- Check your PC settings again and repeat step 2.
6. Enter the factory default username and password in login page.
Click “Login” to log into the switch.
Note:
The factory default Username of the switch is admin.
The factory default Password of the switch is admin.

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Chapter 4 Troubleshooting
The following table provides information for users to easily troubleshoot
problems by taking actions based on the suggested solutions within.
Table 5: Troubleshooting Table
Symptoms
Possible
Causes
Suggested Solutions
SYSTEM LED is
Off
The switch is
not receiving
power.
1. Check if correct power cord is connected firmly to
the switch and to the AC outlet socket.
2. Perform power cycling the switch by unplugging
and plugging the power cord back into the switch.
3. If the LED is still off, try to plug power cord into
different AC outlet socket to make sure correct AC
source is supplied.
SYSTEM LED is
RED
An abnormal
state has been
detected by
the switch.
Check the system log within the switch from
WEB UI to understand the abnormal state (e.g.
exceeding operating temperature range) and
take corresponding actions to resolve.
Port Status
LED is Off in
the
Link/Act/Speed
Mode
The port is not
connected or
the connection
is not working.
1. Check if the cable connector plug is firmly inserted
and locked into the port at both the switch and the
connected device.
2. Make sure the connected device is up and running
correctly.
3. If the symptom still exists, try different cable or
different port, in order to identify if it is related to the
cable or specific port.
4. Check if the port is disabled in the configuration
settings via WEB user interface.
Port Status
LED is Off in
the PoE Mode
The port is not
supplying
power
1. Check if the cable connector plug is firmly inserted
and locked into the port at both the switch and the
connected device.
2. Make sure the correct Ethernet cables are used.
3. If the symptom still exists, try different cable or
different port, in order to identify if it is related to the
cable or specific port.
4. Check if the port is disabled in the configuration
settings via WEB user interface.

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