Hardware Connections; Front Panel; Front Panel Leds; Rear Panel - ZyXEL Communications ZyXEL Vantage VSG-1000 User Manual

VSG-1000 Vantage Service Gateway
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Hardware Connections

The following sections describe the hardware connections of the VSG.
2.2.1

Front Panel

The console, LAN and WAN ports and the LEDs are located on the front panel.
The LAN Port
Connect the LAN port on the VSG to an Ethernet switch or hub using a crossover Ethernet cable or directly to a
computer using a straight-through Ethernet cable.
The WAN Port
Connect the VSG to a network with broadband Internet service.
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Connect the WAN port to a router using a straight-through Ethernet cable.
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Connect the WAN port to a computer using a crossover Ethernet cable for system configuration.
The Console Port
Local management of the VSG is done through the console port. It requires a direct connection between the VSG
and a computer via a console cable. Refer to chapters on SMT configurations for more information.
2.2.2

Front Panel LEDs

The following table describes the LEDs on the front panel. All LEDs are green when turned on.
LED STATUS
PWR On
Off
LAN or WAN
LINK 10 On
Off
LINK 100 On
Off
ACT On
Blinking
2.2.3

Rear Panel

The power socket, the fan and a ventilation hole are located on the rear panel as shown next.
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Figure 2-2 Front Panel

Table 2-1 Front Panel LEDs

The VSG is receiving power.
The VSG is not receiving power.
The port is operating at 10Mpbs.
No device is connected at 10Mpbs.
The port is operating at 100Mbps.
No device is connected at 100 Mbps.
The port is receiving or sending data.
The port is receiving or sending data.
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Hardware Installation and Connection