gofanco EthSwitch24P-2 User manual

24-Port Smart Video
Ethernet Switch
User's Guide
G4-0078A
P/N:EthSwitch24P-2

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Thank you for purchasing from gofanco. Our products
aim to meet all your connectivity needs wherever you
go. For optimum performance and safety, please read
the instructions carefully and keep this User's Guide for
future reference. If you need more information about
our products, please visit www.gofanco.com. For
technical support, email us at [email protected].
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Important Safety Notices
Pleasereadsafetyinstructionscarefullybeforeinstallation
and operation.
• Please pay close attention to all warnings and hints
for this device
• Do not expose this unit to rain, heavy moisture, or
liquid
• Do not put any items into the device or attempt to
modify its operation
• Do not repair the device or open the enclosure
without professional guidance to avoid electric
shocks. Doing so may void your warranty
• Keep the product in a well-ventilated location to
avoid damage from overheating
• Shut off power and make sure environment is safe
before installation

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Introduction
The 24-Port Smart Video Ethernet Switch dedicated to
video switching is designed to work with select gofanco
IP HDMI extenders.
Features
• OptimizedtoworkwithgofancoIPHDMI Extenders
to 1-to-1, 1-to-many, many-to-many configurations
• Compatible with gofanco IP HDMI extenders, part#
HDBitTExt, HDBitTPRO, HDbitT4K, HDbitT4Kv2,
and HDBitT4K22
• Supports Matrixswitching via theWeb GUI. Assign
any input to any output on the fly
• Supports up to 328ft (100m) from the switch to a TX
or RX
• Supports IGMP Snooping and VLAN management
• 1U metal housing provides durability and higher
level of RF/EMI shielding
PackageContents
•1x 24-Port Smart Video Ethernet Switch
•1x Power cable
•Mounting accessories
• RS232 cable (diagnostic purpose only)
•User's Guide

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Figure 2: Rear Panel Layout
Product Layout
Figure 1: Front Panel Layout
1 Power LED Power Indicator
2LEDs(x42) Indicators for network Speed and
Link/Activity
3 RJ45 Ports (x24) Connects to your TX and RX units
using CAT cables
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Combo RJ45/SFP
Fiber Optic (LC)
port (25 & 26)
Connects to your PC's network port for
Web GUI control. Either RJ45 or SFP
Fiber Optic (LC) connector of each port
can be connected at any one time
5ConsolePort Reserved for diagnostic purpose only.
Not intended for normal operation
6 Power Jack Connects to the power cable
7 Ground Grounding (cable not included)

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Hardware Installation
1. Connect the power cord to the switch, then plug
the other end into a reliable power outlet. The
Speed, Link/Act LEDs will illuminate for 3-4
seconds then go off and the Power LED will be On.
2. Connect the CAT cables, the Link/Act LED will be
blinking and the Speed LED is On for normal
operation.
3. Refertothe Web GUIsection on page8 to configure
the ports.
CAT Cable Wiring
We suggest both RJ-45 connectors be wired identically
using T568B wiring standard for the best performance
and compatibility.

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ApplicationDiagram
One-to- many connection
Figure 3: One-to-many

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Many-to-many connection
Figure 4: Many-to-many

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Web GUI
Login
The default IP address of the switch is 192.168.168.254.
Username: admin, Password: admin.
1. Connect your computer to the switch's Port 25 or
Port 26 using a CAT or SFP Fiber Optic (LC) cable.
Only port 25 or port 26 can access the switch's web
GUI.
Note: Either RJ45 or Fiber Optic connector of each
port can be connected at any one time.
2. Change the computer's IP address to 192.168.168.x
(x = 0-253) and subnet mask to 255.255.255.0.
3. Open your web browser and in the address bar
type in 192.168.168.254 and press Enter key.
4. Type in Username: admin, and Password: admin,
and press OK. See image below.

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Vlan Presetting
Port Settings
1. Select Port Settings in the Vlan Presetting menu.
2. Select either Input or Output depending on your
hardware connection.
3. When the port is set to Input, it should be connected
to a transmitter unit. When the port is set to Output,
it should be connected to a receiver unit.
4. In the example below, ports 1, 3, 5, 7, 9,10-12 are set
as Input ports and the other ports are set as Output
ports.

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Output Settings
1. Select Preset Setting in the Vlan Presetting menu.
2. The input ports are listed on the left side column.
3. Select an Output port to display from an Input port.
4. In the example below Port 2 will display video
signal from Input Port 1, Port 4 will display video
signal from Input Port 3, Port 6 will display video
signal from Input Port 5, and Port 8 will display
video signal from Input Port 7

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IP Basic Configuration
Use this to change the Switch's IP address.
1. Select IP Address Configuration from the IP Basic
Configuration menu.
2. Enter the IP address.
3. Click Apply to save the changes.
SystemConfiguration
User Management
Use this to change the Switch's user name and password.
1. Select User Management from the System
Configuration menu.
2. Enter your old and new personal information.
3. Click Apply to save the changes.

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Upgrade Firmware
Use this to update the Switch's firmware.
1. Select File Upload from the System Configuration
menu.
2. Click Choose File, and enter firmware file.
3. Click Click Upload.
4. During the update process do not turn off the
switch or interrupt the update process in any way.

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Restart Switch
Use this to restart the Switch.
1. Select System Reset from the System Configuration
menu.
2. Click Reset.
3. Click OK to restart the switch.

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Disclaimer
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guide are just for reference, and there may be some slight
differences with the actual products.
We reserve the right to make changes without prior
noticeto a productorsystem described hereintoimprove
reliability, function, or design.

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