Luxul XGS-1008 - 8-Port Gigabit Desktop Switch Quick Install Guide

Also See for XGS-1008:

User manual (12 pages)

Quick install manual (9 pages)

Quick install manual (9 pages)

Table of Contents

Contents

1 Physical Installation
2 Connecting Power
3 Connecting Ethernet
- 3.1 Connecting Devices
- 3.2 Connecting to a Router or Other Switch
4 Hardware Description
5 LED Indicators
6 Documents / Resources
- 6.1 Download manual

Luxul XGS-1008 - 8-Port Gigabit Desktop Switch Quick Install Guide

Physical Installation

Install the XGS-1008 in a stable/safe place to avoid any possible damage. Avoid placement in direct sunlight and do not place heavy articles on the XGS-1008. Ensure there is adequate space for proper heat dissipation and ventilation around the switch.

XGS-1008 Front Panel and Side View Showing Ventilation

Connecting Power

Connect the included AC power adapter to a power outlet near the XGS-1008, then connect the power adapter plug to the switch power connector.

XGS-1008 Rear Panel Detail with DC Power Connector

Use only the included power supply. If a different power supply is used, it could damage the XGS-1008.

Connecting Ethernet

Connecting Devices

Use standard Ethernet cable to connect the XGS-1008 to Ethernet devices as shown below. Luxul recommends Category-5, super Category-5 or Category-6 unshielded twisted pair (CAT5/CAT5e/CAT6 UTP). To ensure best performance and stable data transmission at 1000 Mbps, use Category-6 shielded twisted pair.

Connecting the XGS-1008 to a Device

When a device is properly connected, the Link/Activity LEDs for each port lights up green/orange. Please refer to the section on LED Indicators for definitions and troubleshooting.

Connecting to a Router or Other Switch

For best performance, and to maximize available ports, Luxul recommends connecting LAN devices to the XGS-1008, then connecting the switch to a router LAN port or another switch as shown in the illustration.

Connecting the XGS-1008 to a Router or Switch

When devices are properly connected, the Link/Activity LEDs for each port light up green/orange. Refer to the section on LED Indicators for definitions and troubleshooting.

Hardware Description

Front Panel
The front panel of the XGS-1008 includes eight Link/Activity LEDs and one power LED. For more information on these LEDs, refer to the table describing these indicators in the next section.

XGS-1008 Front Panel View

XGS-1008 Rear Panel View

LED Indicators

The LED indicators of the XGS-1008 include one Power indicator and 8 Link/ Activity indicators. These LED indicators show the operating status of the XGS-1008 and each switch connection.
The following chart shows the LED indicators of the XGS-1008 along with a description of each indicator:

LED	Color	Status	Description
Power	Green	On	The XGS-1008 is powered.
		Off	The XGS-1008 is unpowered. Check the DC power supply to ensure proper connection to the outlet and switch.
Link/ Activity	Green	On	The XGS-1008 is connected at 1000Mbps.
	Green	Blinking	The XGS-1008 is transmitting/receiving data packets at 1000Mbps.
	Orange	On	The XGS-1008 is connected at 10/100Mbps.
	Orange	Blinking	The XGS-1008 is transmitting/receiving data packets at 10/100Mbps.
		Off	Indicates the port is not connected to a device.