Draytek VigorSwitch Q2121x User manual

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VigorSwitch Q2121x
L2+ Managed Switch
Quick Start Guide
Version: 1.0
Firmware Version: V2.8.1
(For future update, please visit DrayTek web site)
Date: November 16, 2022

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Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Information
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respective manufacturers.
Safety Instructions and Approval
Safety
Instructions
Read the installation guide thoroughly before you set up the switch.
The switch is a complicated electronic unit that may be repaired only be
authorized and qualified personnel. Do not try to open or repair the
switch yourself.
Do not place the switch in a damp or humid place, e.g. a bathroom.
The switch should be used in a sheltered area, within a temperature
range of +0 to +45 Celsius.
Do not expose the switch to direct sunlight or other heat sources. The
housing and electronic components may be damaged by direct sunlight or
heat sources.
Do not deploy the cable for LAN connection outdoor to prevent electronic
shock hazards.
Keep the package out of reach of children.
When you want to dispose of the switch, please follow local regulations
on conservation of the environment.
Warranty
We warrant to the original end user (purchaser) that the switch will be free
from any defects in workmanship or materials for a period of two (2) years
from the date of purchase from the dealer. Please keep your purchase receipt
in a safe place as it serves as proof of date of purchase. During the warranty
period, and upon proof of purchase, should the product have indications of
failure due to faulty workmanship and/or materials, we will, at our discretion,
repair or replace the defective products or components, without charge for
either parts or labor, to whatever extent we deem necessary tore-store the
product to proper operating condition. Any replacement will consist of a new
or re-manufactured functionally equivalent product of equal value, and will
be offered solely at our discretion. This warranty will not apply if the product
is modified, misused, tampered with, damaged by an act of God, or subjected
to abnormal working conditions. The warranty does not cover the bundled or
licensed software of other vendors. Defects which do not significantly affect
the usability of the product will not be covered by the warranty. We reserve
the right to revise the manual and online documentation and to make changes
from time to time in the contents hereof without obligation to notify any
person of such revision or changes.

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EU Declaration of Conformity
We DrayTek Corp. , office at No.26, Fushing Rd., Hukou, Hsinchu Industrial Park, Hsinchu 303, Taiwan , R.O.C., declare under
our sole responsibility that the product
Product name: 8-port 2.5G with 4-port 10G SFP+ up-link Switch
Model number: VigorSwitch Q2121x
Manufacturer: DrayTek Corp.
Address: No.26, Fushing Rd., Hukou, Hsinchu Industrial Park, Hsinchu 303, Taiwan
is in conformity with the relevant Union harmonisation legislation:
EMC Directive 2014/30/EU, Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU and RoHS 2011/65/EU with reference to the following standards
Standard Version / Issue date
EN 55032 2015+A1:2020
EN 61000-3-2 2019+A1:2021
EN 61000-3-3 2013/A2:2021
EN 55035 2017+A11:2020
EN 62368-1 2014 +A11:2017
EN IEC63000:2018 2018
Hsinchu May 5, 2022 Calvin Ma / President .
(place) (date) (Legal Signature)
Declaration of Conformity
We DrayTek Corp. , office at No.26, Fushing Rd., Hukou, Hsinchu Industrial Park, Hsinchu 303, Taiwan , R.O.C., declare under
our sole responsibility that the product
Product name: 8-port 2.5G with 4-port 10G SFP+ up-link Switch
Model number: VigorSwitch Q2121x
Manufacturer: DrayTek Corp.
Address: No.26, Fushing Rd., Hukou, Hsinchu Industrial Park, Hsinchu 303, Taiwan
Importer: CMS Distribution Ltd: Bohola Road, Kiltimagh, Co Mayo, Ireland
The Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2016 (SI 2016 No.1091), The Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 (SI
2016 No.1101), and The Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations
2012 (SI 2012 No. 3032) with reference to the following standards:
Standard
V
ersion / Issue date
BS EN 55032 2015+A1:2020
BS EN 61000-3-2 2019+A1:2021
BS EN 61000-3-3 2013/A2:2021
BS EN 55035 2017+A11:2020
EN 62368-1 2014+A11:2017
EN IEC 63000:2018 2018
Hsinchu May 5, 2022 Calvin Ma / President .
(place) (date) (Legal Signature)

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Regulatory Information
Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device may accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
More update, please visit www.draytek.com.
USA Local Representative
Company name ABP International Inc.
Address 13988 Diplomat Drive Suite 180 Dallas TX 75234 , ZIP Code 75234
E-mail [e-mail]
Contact Person Mr. Robert Messer
Tel. [phone]
Be a Registered Owner
Web registration is preferred. You can register your Vigor switch via
https://myvigor.draytek.com.
Firmware & Tools Updates
Due to the continuous evolution of DrayTek technology, all switches will be regularly upgraded.
Please consult the DrayTek web site for more information on newest firmware, tools and
documents. https://www.draytek.com

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1. . P Pa ac ck ka ag ge e C Co on nt te en nt t
VigorSwitch Q2121x Quick Start Guide & Rubber Pads
Rack Mount Kit (brackets)
Console Cable
The type of the power cord depends on the country that the switch will be
installed.
UK-type Power Cord EU-type Power Cord
USA/Taiwan-type Power Cord AU/NZ-type Power Cord
If any of these items is found missing or damaged, please contact your local
supplier for replacement.

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2. . P Pa an ne el l E Ex xp pl la an na at ti io on n
LED Status Explanation
On (Red) An alert for system failure due to overheating
or wrong voltage.
Monitor Off The device is in normal condition and running
normally.
On (Green)
The switch finishes system booting and the
system is ready.
Blinking
(Green) The switch is powered on and starts system booting.
SYS
Off The power is off or the system is not ready /
malfunctioning.
On (Green)
The device is powered on and running
normally.
PWR Off The device is not ready or is failed.
On (Green) The device is connected with 2500Mbps.
On
(Amber) The device is connected with 10/100/1000Mbps.
Blinking The system is sending or receiving data
through the port.
Port 1 ~ 8
(2.5GbE RJ45)
Off The port is disconnected or the link is failed.
On (Blue) The device is connected with 10Gbps.
On
(Amber) The device is connected with 1000Mbps.
Blinking The system is sending or receiving data
through the port.
Port 9 ~ 12
(SFP+)
Off The port is disconnected or the link is failed.
Interface Description
RST Factory reset button.
Press it to reboot the system. (<5 seconds)
Port 9 to 12
(SFP+)
Port 1 to 8
(2.5GbE RJ45)

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Press it to reset the system with factory
default settings. (5~20 seconds)
Port 1 ~ 8 (2.5GbE RJ45) Used for Ethernet connection
(10/100/1000/2500Mbps).
Port 9 ~ 12 (SFP+) Port 9 to Port 12 are used for fiber connection.
Console Used to perform telnet command control.
Power inlet for AC input (100~240V/AC,
50/60Hz).

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3. . H Ha ar rd dw wa ar re e I In ns st ta al ll la at ti io on n
This section will guide you to install the switch through hardware connection and
configure the switch’s settings through web browser.
Before starting to configure the switch, you have to connect your devices
correctly.
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3. .1 1 N Ne et tw wo or rk k C Co on nn ne ec ct ti io on n
Before starting to configure the switch, you have to connect your devices
correctly.
Use the Ethernet cable(s) to connect Non-PoE devices to the Vigor switch.
All device ports are in the same local area network.

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3. .2 2 R Ra ac ck k- -M Mo ou un nt te ed d I In ns st ta al ll la at ti io on n
The switch can be installed easily by using rack mount kit.
1. Fasten the rack mount kit on both sides of the VigorSwitch using specific
screws.
2. Then, install the VigorSwitch (with rack mount kit) on the 19-inch chassis by
using other four screws.

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3. .3 3 W Wa al ll l- -M Mo ou un nt te ed d I In ns st ta al ll la at ti io on n
1. Choose a flat surface (on the wall) which is suitable for placing the switch.
Make the screw holes on the short side of the bracket aim at the screw holes
on the switch. Next, fasten both the bracket and the switch with two screws;
and fasten both the wall and the bracket with another two screws. Refer to
the following figure.
2. Then, continue to fasten the screws on the other side of the switch and the
wall with other screws.
3. When you finished about procedure, the switch has been mounted on the
wall firmly.

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3. .4 4 D De es sk kt to op p I In ns st ta al ll la at ti io on n
1. Install the switch on a level surface that can support the weight of the unit
and the relevant components.
2. Put rubber pads between the unit and the surface.
3. Plug the switch with the female end of the provided power cord and plug the
male end to the power outlet.

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4. S So of ft tw wa ar re e C Co on nf fi ig gu ur ra at ti io on n
Before using the switch, perform the following steps:
1. Set up a physical path between the configured the switch and a PC by a
qualified UTP Cat. 5e cable with RJ-45 connector.
If a PC directly connects to the switch, you have to setup the same subnet mask for
PC and the switch. Default values of the managed switch are listed as follows:
IP Address 192.168.1.224
Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0
DHCP Client Enabled (On)
Username admin
Password admin

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2. After configuring correct IP address on your PC, open your web browser and
access switch's IP address.
The home page of VigorSwitch Q2121x will be shown as below:

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Cu us st to om me er r S Se er rv vi ic ce e
If the switch cannot work correctly after trying many efforts, please contact your
dealer for further help right away. For any questions, please feel free to send
e-mail to [email protected].
GPL Notice This DrayTek product uses software partially or completely licensed under
the terms of the GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE. The author of the software
does not provide any warranty. A Limited Warranty is offered on DrayTek
products. This Limited Warranty does not cover any software applications or
programs.
To download source codes please visit:
http://gplsource.draytek.com
GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE:
https://gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0
Version 2, June 1991
For any question, please feel free to contact DrayTek technical support at
[email protected] for further information.