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Draytek VigorSwitch G2542x Quick Start Manual
Draytek VigorSwitch G2542x Quick Start Manual

Draytek VigorSwitch G2542x Quick Start Manual

L2+ managed switch

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VigorSwitch G2542x
L2+ Managed Switch
Quick Start Guide
Version: 1.0
Firmware Version: V3.9.7
(For future update, please visit DrayTek web site)
Date: April 9, 2025
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  • Page 1 VigorSwitch G2542x L2+ Managed Switch Quick Start Guide Version: 1.0 Firmware Version: V3.9.7 (For future update, please visit DrayTek web site) Date: April 9, 2025...
  • Page 2 Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Information © All rights reserved. This publication contains information that is protected Copyrights by copyright. No part may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language without written permission from the copyright holders. The following trademarks are used in this document: Trademarks ...
  • Page 3: Regulatory Information

    EU Declaration of Conformity Hereby, DrayTek Corporation declares that the equipment type VigorSwitch is in compliance with EU EMC Directive 2014/30/EU, Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU and RoHS 2011/65/EU. The full text of the EU Declaration of Conformity is available at the following internet address: https://fw.draytek.com.tw/VigorSwitch%20G2542x/Document/CE/...
  • Page 4 (972)831-1600 140 UK PSTI STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE We, DrayTek Corp., office at No.26, Fushing Rd., Hukou, Hsinchu Industrial Park, Hsinchu 303, Taiwan, declare under our sole responsibility that the product The full text of the PSTI Declaration of Conformity is available at the following internet address: https://fw.draytek.com.tw/UK/PSTI/...
  • Page 5 Web registration is preferred. You can register your Vigor switch via https://myvigor.draytek.com. Firmware & Tools Updates Due to the continuous evolution of DrayTek technology, all switches will be regularly upgraded. Please consult the DrayTek web site for more information on newest firmware, tools and documents. https://www.draytek.com...
  • Page 6 VigorSwitch G2542x Quick Start Guide Rack Mount Kit (brackets) & Console Cable The type of the power cord depends on the country that the switch will be installed. UK-type Power Cord EU-type Power Cord USA/Taiwan-type Power Cord AU/NZ-type Power Cord If any of these items is found missing or damaged, please contact your local supplier for replacement.
  • Page 7 Port 1 to 48 (GbE RJ45) For G2542x Port 49 to 54 (SFP+) Status Explanation On (Green) The device is connected with 1000Mbps. The device is connected with 10/100Mbps. On (Amber) Port 1 ~ 48 The system is sending or receiving data through Blinking (GbE RJ45) the port.
  • Page 8 DC+12V (Vin1) - The power supply with +12VDC is On (Green) good. The device is not ready or is failed. DC Power In Interface Description Factory reset button. Stacking scan button. Press the Scan button to auto-scan the join stacking members. Port 1 to Port 48 can be used for Ethernet Port 1 ~ 48 (2.5GbE RJ45) connection.
  • Page 9 Before starting to configure the switch, you have to connect your devices correctly. Use the Ethernet cable(s) to connect None-PoE devices to the Vigor switch.  All device ports are in the same local area network.  Here, we take VigorSwitch G2542x as an example.
  • Page 10 The switch can be installed easily by using rack mount kit. Attach the brackets to the chassis of a 19-inch rack. The second bracket attaches the other side of the chassis as above procedure. After the bracket installation, the VigorSwitch’s chassis can be installed in a rack by using four screws for each side of the rack.
  • Page 11 In this section, we take VigorSwitch G2542x as an example. Before using the switch, perform the following steps: 1. Set up a physical path between the configured the switch and a PC by a qualified UTP Cat. 5e cable with RJ-45 connector.
  • Page 12 Next, a page will appear to guide you change the login password. You MUST change the login password before accessing the web user interface. Please click OK. Set a new password with the highest level of strength for network security. Click OK.
  • Page 13 Later, the home page of VigorSwitch will be shown on the screen.
  • Page 14 This DrayTek product uses software partially or completely licensed under the terms of the GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE. The author of the software does not provide any warranty. A Limited Warranty is offered on DrayTek products. This Limited Warranty does not cover any software applications or programs.