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Draytek VigorSwitch V1281 Quick Start Manual

Draytek VigorSwitch V1281 Quick Start Manual

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  • Page 2: Quick Start Guide

    VigorSwitch V1281 Gigabit A/V Ethernet Switch Quick Start Guide Guide Version: 1.1 For support and updates for users in the UK &/Ireland, visit www.draytek.co.uk During installation, check for new firmware and update to that if available. Edition: January 2018 Note: Product specification is subject to continuous evolution which may not always be reflected in current documentation.
  • Page 3 Keep the packaging out of reach of children for safety. l When you dispose of the switch, please follow local regulations. DrayTek Corp. warrants to the original end user (purchaser) that the router will be free Warranty from any defects in workmanship or materials for a period of two (2) years from the date of purchase from a DrayTek authorized dealer in the UK/Ireland.

  • Page 4: Regulatory Information

    You should keep the Firmware & Tools Updates firmware/software of all equipment up to date. Please consult the DrayTek web site for more information on newest firmware, tools and documents: www.draytek.co.uk (For UK/Ireland)

  • Page 5: Package Contents

    Introduction Thank you for purchasing a DrayTek product. The VigorSwitch V1281 is a Gigabit Ethernet switch optimized for the switching of A/V signals over IP. The V1281 is designed with an intuitive and easy to use interface for both installers and the end users who will be using the product.
  • Page 6 Panel LEDs and Ports RJ45 LNK/ACT Combo Ports 25-28 Port 1 to Port 24 Ports 25-28 Status Explanation The switch finishes system booting and the On (Green) system is ready. Blinking The switch is starting up (booting) (Green) The switch is not ready or there is an error. On (Green) The device is powered and running normally.

  • Page 7: Principles Of Operation

    Principles of Operation Although you may have used DrayTek switches for regular networking applications previously, the V1281 is different because it’s designed for switching A/V. Sources and Outputs Throughout this Quick Setup Guide and also within the V1281’s admin interface we will refer to sources and outputs.
  • Page 8 CAT5/CAT6 cable, but using a proprietary method, and not IP or Ethernet. That type of device will not work with the VigorSwitch V1281 and may even cause damage so please be sure that the device you connect uses IP and Ethernet (10/100/1000BaseT).
  • Page 9 VigorSwitch Installation Rack-Mounted or Desktop The VigorSwitch V1281 can sit on a desk or shelf; please fit the rubber feet (supplied) only if you will be using it in that way. If you will be mounting the switch in a standard 19” rack, attach the rack mount ‘ears’ to each side of the switch using the screws provided.
  • Page 10 Topology and Hardware Installation Installing and configuring your VigorSwitch V1281 should be very straightforward if you plan carefully and are clear about your network/AV topology. Before starting, ensure that you know how many sources (Satellite Receivers, Blu-Ray, DVD, STB etc.) you will have and how many...

  • Page 11: Device Connection

    (Set-top boxes, DVD players etc.). The sender units will also need power (not shown). Connect the Ethernet end of the sender to your VigorSwitch V1281. In the example photo below, we have used two satellite TV receivers as the sources:...
  • Page 12 (TVs or Projectors) and connect an Ethernet cable from the receiver unit to the VigorSwitch V1281 (via your structured cabling or RJ-45 sockets around the building etc.). Receiver units will also need power (not shown):...

  • Page 13: Switch Configuration

    PC with a keyboard/mouse. If you connected the VigorSwitch V1281 to your network (see earlier), the V1281 will obtain its own IP address from your network DHCP server (your router or other device providing DHCP).
  • Page 14 ‘DHCP table’ to locate the switch (the VigorSwitch’s MAC address will start 00-1D-AA…). The DHCP table is typically under a diagnostics menu on most routers. If you are using a DrayTek router, you can also use the “External Device” menu to discover and show the switch’s IP address.
  • Page 15 After logging in, the main dashboard of the VigorSwitch V1281 will be shown: Define your Port Functions The first task in configuration is to tell the switch what each port will be used for. You have 28 ports in total and any port can server one of three functions:...
  • Page 16 For our example, we are going to have 4 sources and 3 inputs set as follows: Port No. Function Device/Purpose Port 1 (GE1) Network (WiFi Router) Port 9 (GE9) Source Sky+HD 1 Port 11 (GE11) Source Sky+HD 2 Port 13 (GE12) Source Blu-Ray Port 15 (GE15)
  • Page 17 We need to set the function of the ports, but rather than having to edit each individually, the top pulldown ‘Ports’ box allows you to select multiple ports and apply the same function to them all at once, so here we select ports 9, 11, 13 and 15, select the ‘Source’...

  • Page 18: User Operation

    You can select sources either from the web interface (the same GUI which you used to configure the switch) or by using the DrayTek AVS app on a phone or other compatible mobile device.
  • Page 19 EU Declaration of Conformity We, DrayTek Corp. declares under our sole responsibility that the product: l Product name: 24 Ports Gigabit A/V Switch l Model number: VigorSwitch V1281 l Manufacturer: DrayTek Corp. l Address: No.26, Fu Shing Road, HuKou County, Hsin-Chu Industrial Park, Hsinchu 300, Taiwan , R.O.C.

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