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Screenshots and graphics in this book may differ slightly from your product due to differences in your product firmware or your computer operating system. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this manual is accurate. • More Information Go to support.zyxel.com to find other information on the Switch XMG-100 Series User’s Guide...
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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 XMG-100 Series User’s Guide...
(up to 100 m). Multi-Gigabit ports are also backward compatible with 100 Mbps and 1 Gigabit ports. Figure 1 Multi-Gigabit Application See the following table for the cables required and distance limitation to attain the corresponding speed. XMG-100 Series User’s Guide...
• IEEE 802.3at Power over Ethernet (PoE) + • IEEE 802.3bt Power over Ethernet (PoE) ++ The following table describes the PoE features of the Switch by model. Table 3 XMG-100 Series Models and PoE Features PoE FEATURES XMG-105HP XMG-108HP IEEE 802.3bt PoE++...
1.3.3 Bridging or Fiber Optic Uplink Example Application In this example, the Switch connects different company departments (RD and Sales) to the corporate backbone. It can alleviate bandwidth contention and eliminate server and network bottlenecks. All XMG-100 Series User’s Guide...
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Switch. You can provide a super-fast uplink connection by using a multi-gigabit Ethernet or SFP+ port on the Switch. Figure 4 Bridging Example Application XMG-100 Series User’s Guide...
This could happen especially when you are using a fanless Switch. • 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 adapter to turn it on. XMG-100 Series User’s Guide...
Table 6 on page 13 for how far apart to place the screws. Table 6 Distance between the centers of the holes for wall mounting MODEL DISTANCE XMG-105HP 114 mm XMG-108 188 mm XMG-108HP 188 mm XMG-100 Series User’s Guide...
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. XMG-100 Series User’s Guide...
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WARNING! The Switch should be wall-mounted horizontally, and make sure the front panel is facing down. The Switch's side panels with ventilation slots should not be facing up or down as this position is less safe. XMG-100 Series User’s Guide...
STORAGE! All modules are dust sensitive. When not in use, always keep the dust plug on. Avoid getting dust and other contaminant into the XMG-100 Series User’s Guide...
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3.1.2.2 Transceiver Removal Use the following steps to remove an SFP transceiver. Attach an ESD preventive wrist strap to your wrist and to a bare metal surface on the chassis. Remove the fiber optic cables from the transceiver. XMG-100 Series User’s Guide...
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 16 XMG-105HP Figure 17 XMG-108 XMG-100 Series User’s Guide...
The Switch is transmitting/receiving to/from a 100/1000 Mbps Ethernet XMG-108HP) network. Fast The Switch detects loop activity on the 100/1000 Mbps Ethernet network. Blinking The link to an Ethernet network is down, or the uplink port is shut down. XMG-100 Series User’s Guide...
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This link is disconnected, or the uplink port is shut down. PoE Ports PoE++ 60W Green The Switch is providing PoE power. There is no PoE power supplied. 1 – 4 (XMG-105HP) 1 – 8 (XMG-108HP) XMG-100 Series User’s Guide...
If the problem continues, contact the vendor. The Link / ACT LED does not light up when a device is connected. • Verify that the attached device(s) is turned on and properly connected to your Switch. XMG-100 Series User’s Guide...
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. XMG-100 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 XMG-100 Series User’s Guide...
Model List: XMG-105HP, XMG-108, XMG-108HP 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 •...
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Please refer to the device back label, datasheet, box specifications or catalog information for the power rating of the device and operating temperature. • CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT (for products with mini-GBIC slots or laser products, such as fiber-optic transceiver and GPON products). XMG-100 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. XMG-100 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. XMG-100 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. XMG-100 Series User’s Guide...
(ESD) Environment Statement 29, 31 cable Ethernet port auto-crossover supported auto-negotiating cable type Ethernet Cabling Length Category 5 Category 5e Faulty cables certifications FCC interference statement XMG-100 Series User’s Guide...
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Network Cable Types IEEE 802.3z standard Non-standard network cables IEEE standard N-Way protocol Innovation, Science and Economic Development for speed Canada ICES statement installation air circulation desktop transceiver wall mounting overheating installation requirements prevention rack-mounting installation scenarios XMG-100 Series User’s Guide...
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MultiSource Agreement (MSA) product registration transceivers PSE (Power Sourcing Equipment) transmission speed Troubleshooting Improper Network Cabling and Topology twisted pairs used rear panel registration product uplink connection Regulatory Notice and Statement super-fast rubber feet attach XMG-100 Series User’s Guide...
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Index ventilation holes voltage range port wall mount distance above the floor wall mounting distance between holes wall-mountable warranty note wire speed forwarding rate XMG-100 Series User’s Guide...
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