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Unmanaged gigabit ethernet switches
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User's Guide
GS1100 Series
Unmanaged Gigabit Ethernet Switches
Version 1.00 Edition 8, 01/2022
Copyright © 2022 Zyxel and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved.

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  • Page 1 User’s Guide GS1100 Series Unmanaged Gigabit Ethernet Switches Version 1.00 Edition 8, 01/2022 Copyright © 2022 Zyxel and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved.
  • Page 2 • More Information Go to for product discussions. https:/ / b usine ssfo rum .zyxe l.c o m Go to to find other information on the Switch suppo rt.zyxe l.c o m GS1100 Series User’s Guide...
  • Page 3 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 GS1100 Series User’s Guide...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Overview C o nte nts O ve rvie w Use r’s G uide ............................7 Getting to Know Your Switch ........................ 8 Hardware Installation and Connection ..................... 12 Hardware Panels ..........................19 Troubleshooting ............................ 28 GS1100 Series User’s Guide...
  • Page 5 3.2.3 LEDs ............................26 C ha pte r 4 T ro ub le sho o ting ..........................28 4.1 Power, Hardware Connections, and LEDs ................... 28 4.2 Improper Network Cabling and Topology .................. 29 Appendix A Customer Support ....................... 32 GS1100 Series User’s Guide...
  • Page 6 Table of Contents Appendix B Legal Information ......................37 Inde x ..............................46 GS1100 Series User’s Guide...

  • Page 7: Use R's G Uide

    A RT Use r’s G uide...

  • Page 8: Getting To Know Your Switch

    0; enabled by 0; enabled by default default default OFF button One power ON/OFF switch Desktop Device Wall-mountable Rack-mountable Power Adapter Power Cord Grounding The GbE PoE ports can supply power to the connected PoE powered devices (PDs). GS1100 Series User’s Guide...

  • Page 9: Features

    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. GS1100 Series User’s Guide...

  • Page 10: Backbone Example Application

    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. GS1100 Series User’s Guide...

  • Page 11: Bridging Or Fiber Uplink Example Application

    Switch. You can provide a super-fast uplink connection by using a Gigabit Ethernet or SFP port on the Switch. Bridging Example Application Fig ure 3 GS1100 Series User’s Guide...

  • Page 12: Hardware Installation And Connection

    The Switch can be: • Placed on a desktop. • Wall-mounted on a wall. • Rack-mounted on a standard EIA rack. See the following table for a comparison of the hardware installation methods of each Switch: GS1100 Series User’s Guide...

  • Page 13: Desktop Installation Procedure

    The Switch can be mounted on a wall (see Table 2 on page 13). You may need screw anchors if mounting on a concrete or brick wall. Do the following to mount your Switch on a wall. GS1100 Series User’s Guide...
  • Page 14 GS1100-16/GS1100-24E screw specs Fig ure 6 Select a position free of obstructions on a wall strong enough to hold the weight of the Switch. Mark two holes on the wall at the appropriate distance apart for the screws. GS1100 Series User’s Guide...
  • Page 15 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. GS1100 Series User’s Guide...

  • Page 16: Rack Mounting

    Figure 7 Attaching the Mounting Brackets (GS1100-16 and GS1100-24E) Attaching the Mounting Brackets (GS1100-24) Fig ure 8 Using a #2 Philips screwdriver, install the M3 flat head screws through the mounting bracket holes into the Switch. GS1100 Series User’s Guide...
  • Page 17 Mounting the Switch on a Rack (GS1100-16 and GS1100-24E) Fig ure 9 Mounting the Switch on a Rack (GS1100-24) Fig ure 10 GS1100 Series User’s Guide...
  • Page 18 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. GS1100 Series User’s Guide...

  • Page 19: Hardware Panels

    Figure 11 GS1100-10HP (Revision B1) GS1100-10HP Fig ure 12 GS1100-16 REVISION B1 (PART No.: GS1100-16-EU0103F, GS1100-16-US0103F) Fig ure 13 GS1100-24E REVISION B1 (PART No.: GS1100-24E-EU0103F, GS1100-24E-US0103F) Fig ure 14 GS1100-24 REVISION B1 (PART No.: GS1100-24-EU0103F, GS1100-24-US0103F) Fig ure 15 GS1100 Series User’s Guide...

  • Page 20: Auto-Negotiating Ports

    An auto-crossover (auto-MDI/MDI-X) port automatically works with a straight-through or crossover Ethernet cable. When auto-negotiation is turned on, an Ethernet port negotiates with the peer automatically to determine the connection speed and duplex mode. If the peer Ethernet port does not support auto- GS1100 Series User’s Guide...

  • Page 21: Poe

    3.1.5.1 T ra nsc e ive r Insta lla tio n Use the following steps to install a transceiver. Attach an ESD preventive wrist strap to your wrist and to a bare metal surface. GS1100 Series User’s Guide...
  • Page 22 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. GS1100 Series User’s Guide...

  • Page 23: Rear Panels

    The following figures show the rear panels of the Switch. The power receptacle is located on the rear panel of the Switch. Refer to the power supply requirements on the panel. Figure 22 GS1100-10HP (Revision B1) GS1100-10HP Fig ure 23 GS1100 Series User’s Guide...

  • Page 24: Grounding

    Note: The specification for surge or ESD protection assumes that the Switch is properly grounded. Remove the M4 ground screw from the Switch’s rear panel. Secure a green or yellow ground cable (16 AWG or smaller) to the Switch's rear panel using the M4 ground screw. GS1100 Series User’s Guide...
  • Page 25 10 ohms, or according to your country’s electrical regulations. Connecting to the Building’s Main Grounding Electrode Fig ure 29 If you are uncertain that suitable grounding is available, contact the appropriate electrical inspection authority or an electrician. GS1100 Series User’s Guide...

  • Page 26: Power Connection

    Table 6 LED Descriptions: GS1100-10HP COLOR STATUS DESCRIPTION Green The Switch is receiving power from the power module in the power slot. The Switch is not receiving power from the power module in the power slot. GS1100 Series User’s Guide...
  • Page 27 The link to a 100 Mbps Ethernet network is up. Blinking The port is receiving or transmitting data at 100 Mbps. The port is not connected to an Ethernet network or the Switch is shut down. GS1100 Series User’s Guide...

  • Page 28: Troubleshooting

    Inspect your cables for damage. Contact the vendor to replace any damaged cables. Turn the Switch off and on. Disconnect and re-connect the power adapter or cord to the Switch. If the problem continues, contact the vendor. GS1100 Series User’s Guide...

  • Page 29: Improper Network Cabling And Topology

    Table 4 on page 20 for more information on network cable types. Cabling Length If you use longer cables than are needed, transmission quality may be affected. The network cables should not be longer than the limit of 100 meters. GS1100 Series User’s Guide...
  • Page 30 A data path loop forms when there is more than one path or route between two networked data path computers. This results in broadcast storms that will severely affect your network performance. Make sure there are no loops in your network topology. GS1100 Series User’s Guide...
  • Page 31 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting GS1100 Series User’s Guide...

  • Page 32: Appendix A Customer Support

    Zyxel office for the region in which you bought the device. For Zyxel Communications offices, see for the http s://se rvic e -p ro vide r.zyxe l.c o m/g lo b a l/e n/c o nta c t-us latest information.
  • Page 33 • Zyxel Communications Corporation • https://www.zyxel.com/tw/zh/ T ha ila nd • Zyxel Thailand Co., Ltd • https://www.zyxel.com/th/th/ Vie tna m • Zyxel Communications Corporation-Vietnam Office • https://www.zyxel.com/vn/vi Euro pe Be la rus • Zyxel BY • https://www.zyxel.by Bulg a ria •...
  • Page 34 Appendix A Customer Support C ze c h Re pub lic • Zyxel Communications Czech s.r.o • https://www.zyxel.com/cz/cs/ De nm a rk • Zyxel Communications A/S • https://www.zyxel.com/dk/da/ Finla nd • Zyxel Communications • https://www.zyxel.com/fi/fi/ Fra nc e • Zyxel France •...
  • Page 35 Appendix A Customer Support • https://www.zyxel.com/ro/ro Russia • Zyxel Russia • https://www.zyxel.com/ru/ru/ Slo va kia • Zyxel Communications Czech s.r.o. organizacna zlozka • https://www.zyxel.com/sk/sk/ Spa in • Zyxel Communications ES Ltd • https://www.zyxel.com/es/es/ Swe de n • Zyxel Communications • https://www.zyxel.com/se/sv/ Switze rla nd •...
  • Page 36 So uth Am e ric a • Zyxel Communications Corporation • https://www.zyxel.com/co/es/ Middle Ea st Isra e l • Zyxel Communications Corporation • http://il.zyxel.com/ No rth Am e ric a • Zyxel Communications, Inc. - North America Headquarters • https://www.zyxel.com/us/en/ GS1100 Series User’s Guide...
  • Page 37 The contents of this publication may not be reproduced in any part or as a whole, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, translated into any language, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, photocopying, manual, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Zyxel Communications Corporation. Published by Zyxel and/ or its affiliates. All rights reserved.
  • Page 38 Contact the appropriate electrical inspection authority or an electrician if you are uncertain that suitable grounding is available. • If your device has an earthing screw (frame ground), connect the screw to a ground terminal using an appropriate AWG ground wire. Do this before you make other connections. GS1100 Series User’s Guide...
  • Page 39 Lorsque ce produit atteint sa fin de vie, amenez-le à un centre de recyclage. Au moment de la mise au rebut, la collecte séparée de votre produit et/ou de sa batterie aidera à économiser les ressources naturelles et protéger l'environnement et la santé humaine. GS1100 Series User’s Guide...
  • Page 40 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. GS1100 Series User’s Guide...
  • Page 41 T ra de m a rks ZyNOS (Zyxel Network Operating System) and ZON (Zyxel One Network)are registered trademarks of Zyxel Communications, Inc. Other trademarks mentioned in this publication are used for identification purposes only and may be properties of their respective owners.
  • Page 42 • Do NOT install, use, or service this device during a thunderstorm. There is a remote risk of electric shock from lightning. GS1100 Series User’s Guide...
  • Page 43 (recast), so called as “ErP Directive (Energy-related Products directive) as well as ecodesign requirement laid down in applicable implementing measures, power consumption has satisfied regulation requirements which are: • Network standby power consumption < 8W and/or • Off mode power consumption < 0.5W and/or • Standby mode power consumption < 0.5W. GS1100 Series User’s Guide...
  • Page 44 • 請勿隨意更換產品內的電池。 • 如果更換不正確之電池型式，會有爆炸的風險，請依製造商說明書處理使用過之電池。 • 請將廢電池丟棄在適當的電器或電子設備回收處。 • 請勿將設備解體。 • 請勿阻礙設備的散熱孔，空氣對流不足將會造成設備損害。 • 請插在正確的電壓供給插座 ( 如 : 北美 / 台灣電壓 110V AC，歐洲是 230V AC)。 • 假若電源變壓器或電源變壓器的纜線損壞，請從插座拔除，若您還繼續插電使用，會有觸電死亡的風險。 • 請勿試圖修理電源變壓器或電源變壓器的纜線，若有毀損，請直接聯絡您購買的店家，購買⼀個新的電源變壓器。 • 請勿將此設備安裝於室外，此設備僅適合放置於室內。 • 請勿隨⼀般垃圾丟棄。 • 請參閱產品背貼上的設備額定功率。 • 請參考產品型錄或是彩盒上的作業溫度。 • 設備必須接地，接地導線不允許被破壞或沒有適當安裝接地導線，如果不確定接地方式是否符合要求可聯繫相應的電氣檢驗機構檢驗。 GS1100 Series User’s Guide...
  • Page 45 T ra de m a rks ZyNOS (Zyxel Network Operating System) and ZON (Zyxel One Network)are registered trademarks of Zyxel Communications, Inc. Other trademarks mentioned in this publication are used for identification purposes only and may be properties of their respective owners.
  • Page 46 CE EMC statement Feature Comparison certifications fiber cable 41, 45 viewing connecting clearance removal Switch installation freestanding installation contact information precautions copyright front panel crossover Ethernet cable customer support gigabit ports grounding for safety Data path loop disclaimer GS1100 Series User’s Guide...
  • Page 47 MDIX (Media Dependent Interface Crossover) mounting brackets Mounting Methods safety precautions using the Switch 38, 42 safety warnings screw anchors network applications using network cable SFP/SFP+ slot crossover Small Form-factor Pluggable (SFP) GS1100 Series User’s Guide...
  • Page 48 MultiSource Agreement (MSA) transceivers Troubleshooting Improper Network Cabling and Topology uplink connection super-fast ventilation holes wall mounting distance above the floor distance between holes 41, 45 warranty 41, 45 note GS1100 Series User’s Guide...

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