Table Of Contents - ZyXEL Communications GS1920v2 Series User Manual

Document Conventions ......................................................................................................................3
Contents Overview ..............................................................................................................................4
Table of Contents .................................................................................................................................6
Part I: User's Guide.......................................................................................... 22
Chapter 1
Getting to Know Your Switch ............................................................................................................23
1.1 Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 23
1.1.1 Management Modes ........................................................................................................... 24
1.1.2 Mode Changing ................................................................................................................... 24
1.1.3 ZON Utility ............................................................................................................................... 26
1.1.4 PoE .......................................................................................................................................... 27
1.2 Example Applications .................................................................................................................... 28
1.2.1 PoE Example Application ..................................................................................................... 28
1.2.2 Backbone Example Application ......................................................................................... 28
1.2.3 Bridging or Fiber Optic Uplink Example Application ......................................................... 29
1.2.4 High Performance Switching Example ............................................................................... 30
1.2.5 IEEE 802.1Q VLAN Application Examples ........................................................................... 30
1.3 Ways to Manage the Switch ......................................................................................................... 31
1.4 Good Habits for Managing the Switch ........................................................................................ 31
Chapter 2
Hardware Installation and Connection ...........................................................................................33
2.1 Installation Scenarios ...................................................................................................................... 33
2.2 Safety Precautions .......................................................................................................................... 33
2.3 Freestanding Installation Procedure ............................................................................................ 33
2.4 Desk Mounting (GS1920-8HPv2 Only) ........................................................................................... 34
2.4.1 Installation Requirements ..................................................................................................... 34
2.4.2 Precautions ............................................................................................................................ 34
2.4.3 Attaching the Mounting Brackets to the Switch ............................................................... 35
2.4.4 Mounting the Switch under a Table ................................................................................... 35
2.5 Wall Mounting (GS1920-8HPv2 Only) ............................................................................................ 36
2.5.1 Installation Requirements ..................................................................................................... 36
2.6 Mounting the Switch on a Rack ................................................................................................... 38
2.6.1 Installation Requirements ..................................................................................................... 38

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