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Related Documentation • Quick Start Guide The Quick Start Guide shows how to connect the Switch. • More Information Go to https://community.zyxel.com/en for product discussions. Go to support.zyxel.com to find other information on the Switch. GS1300 Series User’s Guide...
Figures in this user guide may use the following generic icons. The Switch icon is not an exact representation of your device. Switch Generic Router Wireless Router / Access Point Generic Switch Smart TV Desktop Laptop IP Camera Printer Server GS1300 Series User’s Guide...
H A P T E R Getting to Know Your Switch 1.1 Introduction This chapter introduces the main features and applications of the Switch. The GS1300 Series consists of the following models: • GS1300-10HP • GS1300-18HP • GS1300-26HP All models are referred to as the “Switch” in this guide.
• Maximum PoE power that can be supplied to a PD at 250 m is 15 W. Use the DIP switches to configure extended range. Move the DIP switch up to turn extended range on ports according to the following table. GS1300 Series User’s Guide...
The following example figure shows a Switch supplying PoE (Power over Ethernet) to Powered Devices (PDs) such as an IP camera, a wireless router, an IP telephone and a general outdoor router that are not within reach of a power outlet. GS1300 Series User’s Guide...
Switch’s port or connect other switches to the Switch. In this example, all computers can share high-speed applications on the server. To expand the network, simply add more networking devices such as switches, routers, computers, print servers, and so on. Figure 2 Backbone Application GS1300 Series User’s Guide...
In this example, all computers can share high-speed applications on the server and access the Internet. To expand the network, simply add more networking devices such as switches, routers, computers, print servers and so on. GS1300 Series User’s Guide...
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Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your Switch Figure 4 Gigabit to the Desktop GS1300 Series User’s Guide...
• The Switches with fans are not suitable for use in locations where children are likely to be present. To start using the Switch, simply connect the power cables to turn it on. 2.3 Freestanding Installation Procedure Make sure the Switch is clean and dry. Remove the adhesive backing from the rubber feet. GS1300 Series User’s Guide...
2.4.1 Installation Requirements • Distance above the floor: At least 1.8 m (5.9 feet) • Distance between holes: 78 mm (3.071 inches) • Two M4 screws and a #2 Philips screwdriver • Two screw anchors (optional) GS1300 Series User’s Guide...
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Align the holes on the back of the Switch with the screws on the wall. Hang the Switch on the screws. Note: Make sure there is enough clearance between the wall and the Switch to allow ventilation. GS1300 Series User’s Guide...
Follow the steps below to mount your Switch on a standard EIA rack using a rack-mounting kit. Note: Make sure there is enough clearance between each equipment on the rack for air circulation. 2.5.1 Installation Requirements • Two mounting brackets. GS1300 Series User’s Guide...
Position a mounting bracket (that is already attached to the Switch) on one side of the rack, lining up the two screw holes on the bracket with the screw holes on the side of the rack. GS1300 Series User’s Guide...
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Using a #2 Philips screwdriver, install the M5 flat head screws through the mounting bracket holes into the rack. Note: Make sure you tighten all the four screws to prevent the Switch from getting slanted. Repeat steps to attach the second mounting bracket on the other side of the rack. GS1300 Series User’s Guide...
This chapter describes the front panel and rear panel of the Switch and shows you how to make the hardware connections. 3.1 Front Panel Connections The following figures show the front panels of the Switch. Figure 10 Front Panel: GS1300-10HP Figure 11 Front Panel: GS1300-18HP Figure 12 Front Panel: GS1300-26HP GS1300 Series User’s Guide...
If the peer Ethernet port does not support auto- negotiation or turns off this feature, the Switch determines the connection speed by detecting the signal on the cable and using half duplex mode. When the Switch’s auto-negotiation is turned off, an Ethernet GS1300 Series User’s Guide...
3.1.2.1 Transceiver Installation Use the following steps to install a transceiver. Attach an ESD preventive wrist strap to your wrist and to a bare metal surface. Align the transceiver in front of the slot opening. GS1300 Series User’s Guide...
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Note: Make sure the transceiver’s latch is pushed all the way down, so the transceiver can be pulled out successfully. Pull the latch, or use your thumb and index finger to grasp the tabs on both sides of the transceiver, and carefully slide it out of the slot. GS1300 Series User’s Guide...
Figure 18 Transceiver Removal Example 3.2 Rear Panel The following figures show the rear panel of the Switch. The rear panel contains: Figure 19 Rear Panel: GS1300-10HP Figure 20 Rear Panel: GS1300-18HP Figure 21 Rear Panel: GS1300-26HP GS1300 Series User’s Guide...
Attach the other end of the ground cable to a grounding bar located on the rack where you install the Switch or to an on-site grounding terminal. Figure 23 Attach Ground Cable to Grounding Bar or On-site Grounding Terminal GS1300 Series User’s Guide...
Connect the other end of the supplied power cord to a power outlet. Disconnecting the Power The power input connectors can be disconnected from the power source individually. Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet. Disconnect the power cord from the AC power socket. GS1300 Series User’s Guide...
The uplink port is linking at 100 Mbps. Port 18 (GS1300- Blinking The Switch is transmitting/receiving data at 100 Mbps. 18HP) There is no link or the uplink connection is down. Port 25 – 26 (GS1300-26HP) GS1300 Series User’s Guide...
• Date that you received your device. • Brief description of the problem and the steps you took to solve it. Corporate Headquarters (Worldwide) Taiwan • Zyxel Communications (Taiwan) Co., Ltd. • https://www.zyxel.com Asia China • Zyxel Communications Corporation–China Office •...
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Appendix A Customer Support • https://www.zyxel.com/bg/bg Czech Republic • Zyxel Communications Czech s.r.o. • https://www.zyxel.com/cz/cs Denmark • Zyxel Communications A/S • https://www.zyxel.com/dk/da Finland • Zyxel Communications • https://www.zyxel.com/fi/fi France • Zyxel France • https://www.zyxel.com/fr/fr Germany • Zyxel Deutschland GmbH. • https://www.zyxel.com/de/de Hungary •...
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• Zyxel Communications A/S • https://www.zyxel.com/se/sv Switzerland • Studerus AG • https://www.zyxel.com/ch/de-ch • https://www.zyxel.com/fr/fr Turkey • Zyxel Turkey A.S. • https://www.zyxel.com/tr/tr • Zyxel Communications UK Ltd. • https://www.zyxel.com/uk/en-gb Ukraine • Zyxel Ukraine • https://www.zyxel.com/ua/uk-ua South America Argentina • Zyxel Communications Corp. • https://www.zyxel.com/co/es-co Brazil •...
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Ecuador • Zyxel Communications Corp. • https://www.zyxel.com/co/es-co South America • Zyxel Communications Corp. • https://www.zyxel.com/co/es-co Middle East Israel • Zyxel Communications Corp. • https://il.zyxel.com North America • Zyxel Communications, Inc. – North America Headquarters • https://www.zyxel.com/us/en-us GS1300 Series User’s Guide...
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Regulatory Notice and Statement United States of America The following information applies if you use the product within USA area. US Importer: Zyxel Communications, Inc, 1130 North Miller Street Anaheim, CA92806-2001, https://www.zyxel.com/us/en/ Federal Communications Commission (FCC) EMC Statement • This device complies with Part 15 of FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference.
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– Unplug the power cable before removing the power supply. – If the system has multiple sources of power, disconnect power from the system by unplugging all power cables from the power supply. • CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT • APPAREIL À LASER DE CLASS 1 GS1300 Series User’s Guide...
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Symbolen innebär att enligt lokal lagstiftning ska produkten och/eller dess batteri kastas separat från hushållsavfallet. När den här produkten når slutet av sin livslängd ska du ta den till en återvinningsstation. Vid tiden för kasseringen bidrar du till en bättre miljö och mänsklig hälsa genom att göra dig av med den på ett återvinningsställe. GS1300 Series User’s Guide...
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Various symbols are used in this product to ensure correct usage, to prevent danger to the user and others, and to prevent property damage. The meaning of these symbols are described below. It is important that you read these descriptions thoroughly and fully understand the contents. GS1300 Series User’s Guide...
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Register your product online at www.zyxel.com to receive email notices of firmware upgrades and related information. Trademarks The trademarks mentioned in this publication are used for identification purposes only and may be properties of their respective owners. GS1300 Series User’s Guide...
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Switch installation FCC interference statement contact information fiber cable copyright connecting crossover Ethernet cable removal customer support freestanding installation precautions front panel full duplex Ethernet port data speed maximum DIP switch disclaimer GS1300 Series User’s Guide...
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Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE) powered device (PD) LED description product registration LEDs PTZ (pan, tilt and zoom) camera GS1300 Series User’s Guide...