Edimax GS-5208PLG V2 User manual

GS-5208PLG V2
Quick Installation Guide
05-2021 / v1.0

Contents
I. Product Information.................................................1
I-1. Package Content ..................................................................2
I-2. Hardware Overview .............................................................2
I-3. LED Status.............................................................................3
II. Installation ..............................................................4
II-1. Mounting the Switch............................................................4
II-1-1. Placement Tips...........................................................4
II-1-2. Rack Mounting...........................................................5
III.Getting Started ........................................................7
III-1. Connecting to Power............................................................7
III-2. Connecting to Network ........................................................8
III-3. Starting the Web-based Configuration Utility ......................8

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I. Product Information
The Edimax Pro GS-5208PLG V2 is a web-smart switch with 8 Gigabit PoE+ and
2 Gigabit SFP slots. Designed for medium to small network environments, its
standard 19-inch 1U rack-mount brackets allow for integration with the most
widely used mounting systems on the market. The Edimax GS-5208PLG V2 is a
superb choice to boost your network environment’s performance and
efficiency.
You can find all supporting documents from the link below or via QR Code:
https://www.edimax.com/download
(Once you’ve visited the Edimax official website, please enter the model no.
“GS-5208PLG V2”into the search box to search for your product.)

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I-1. Package Content
Before start using this product, please check if there is anything missing in the
package, and contact your dealer to claim the missing item(s):
I-2. Hardware Overview
No.
Descriptions
1
LED (PoE Alert, PWR)
2
Reset Button
3
LED (PoE)
4
LED (Link/Act)
5
PoE Ports (1~8)
6&7
SFP Port (9~10)
8
LED (SFP)
GS-5408PLG V2
Power Cord
Rack-Mount Kit & Screws
GS-5208PLG V2
1
3
2
5
4
6
7
8

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I-3. LED Status
Function
Status
Description
PWR
On (Green)
Power on
Off
Power off
Blinking
System boot up
PoE Alert
On (Green)
Total PoE power consumed is under PoE
power budget
Off
Total PoE power consumed is under PoE
power budget
Link/ACT
(1-8 port)
On (Green)
Link at 1000M
Blinking (Green)
Sending or receiving data
On (Amber)
Link at 10/100M
Blinking (Amber)
Sending or receiving data
Off
Port disconnected or link fail
SPF
(9-10 port)
On (Green)
1000FX is connected
Blinking (Green)
Sending or receiving data
Off
Port disconnected or link fail
PoE
On (Green)
Feeding power to PoE devices
Off
PoE function is not active

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II.Installation
This chapter describes how to install and connect your Edimax Switch. Read the following
topics and perform the procedures in the correct order. Incorrect installation may cause
damage to the product.
II-1. Mounting the Switch
There are two ways to physically set up the switch.
Place the switch on a flat surface. To place the switch on a desktop, install the four
rubber feet (included) on the bottom of the switch.
Mount the switch in a standard rack (1 rack unit high).
II-1-1. Placement Tips
Ambient Temperature —To prevent the switch from overheating, do not operate it
in an area that exceeds an ambient temperature of 122°F (50°C).
Air Flow —Be sure that there is adequate air flow around the switch.
Mechanical Loading —Be sure that the switch is level and stable to avoid any
hazardous conditions.
Circuit Overloading —Adding the switch to the power outlet must not overload that
circuit.
Follow these guidelines to install the switch securely.
Put the switch in a stable place such as a desktop, to avoid it falling.
Ensure the switch works in the proper AC input range and matches the voltage
labeled.
Ensure there is proper heat dissipation from and adequate ventilation around the
switch.
Ensure the switch’s location can support the weight of the switch and its accessories.
Figure 4 - Desktop Installation

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II-1-2. Rack Mounting
You can mount the switch in any standard size, 19-inch (about 48 cm) wide rack. The
switch requires 1 Rack Unit (1U) of space, which is 1.75 inches (44.45 mm) high.
For stability, load the rack from the bottom to the top, with the heaviest devices on the
bottom. A top-heavy rack is likely to be unstable and may tip over.
When mounting smaller switch products into a standard 19-inch rack, a pair of extension
brackets (sometimes referred to as ears) are needed to adapt the switch to the rack size.
These extension brackets are mounted on the switch using the screws provided in the kit,
and have two holes that are used to then screw the switch into the rack.
An example of one type of these extension brackets is shown in the following figure.
A common problem that occurs during rack mounting is the distance between the screw
holes on the rack. Some racks are made with a uniform distance between all of the holes,
and others have the holes organized into groups (see photo on the next page for an
example).
When organized into groups, the switch must be placed in the rack so that the holes in
the extension brackets line up correctly.
1. Align the mounting brackets with the mounting holes on the switch’s side panels
and secure the brackets with the screws provided.
Figure 5 - Bracket Installation

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2. Secure the switch on the equipment rack with the screws provided.
Figure 6 - Rack Installation

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III.Getting Started
This section provides an introduction to the web-based configuration utility, and
covers the following topics:
Powering on the device
Connecting to the network
Power over Ethernet (PoE) considerations
Starting the web-based configuration utility
III-1. Connecting to Power
Power down and disconnect the power cord before servicing or wiring a switch.
Do not disconnect modules or cabling unless the power is first switched off. The device
only supports the voltage outlined in the type plate. Do not use any other power
components except those specifically designated for the switch.
Disconnect the power cord before installation or cable wiring.
The switch is powered by the AC 100-240 V 50/60Hz internal high-performance power
supply. It is recommended to connect the switch with a single-phase three-wire power
source with a neutral outlet, or a multifunctional computer professional source.
Connect the AC power connector on the back panel of the switch to the external power
source with the included power cord, and check the power LED is on.
Figure 7 - Rear View AC Power Socket

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III-2. Connecting to Network
To connect the switch to the network:
1. Connect an Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port of a computer
2. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to Port 1-8 of the switch. The LED of
the port lights if the device connected is active.
Connect the switch to end nodes using a standard Cat5e Ethernet cable to connect the
switch to end nodes as shown in the illustration below.
Switch ports will automatically adjust to the characteristics (MDI/MDI-X, speed, duplex)
of the device to which the switch is connected.
Figure 8 - PC Connect
III-3. Starting the Web-based Configuration Utility
This section describes how to navigate the web-based switch configuration utility.
Be sure to disable any pop-up blocker.
Browser Restrictions
If you are using older versions of Internet Explorer, you cannot directly use an IPv6
address to access the device. You can, however, use the DNS (Domain Name System)
server to create a domain name that contains the IPv6 address, and then use that
domain name in the address bar in place of the IPv6 address.
If you have multiple IPv6 interfaces on your management station, use the IPv6 global
address instead of the IPv6 link local address to access the device from your browser.