This product is Listed to applicable UL Standards and requirements by Underwriters Laboratories Inc. As of the date of manufacture, the CEN-SWPOE-24 has been tested and found to comply with specifications for CE marking and standards per EMC and Radiocommunications Compliance Labelling.
24-Port Managed PoE Switch 24-Port Managed PoE Switch: CEN-SWPOE-24 Introduction The CEN-SWPOE-24 offers control system networking made easy, providing ® Crestron guaranteed performance and reliability for a complete Ethernet network of touch screens, keypads, control processors, and other devices in a 2-space rack mount package.
Rack Mounting The CEN-SWPOE-24 can be mounted in a rack or stacked with other equipment. Two “ears” are provided with the CEN-SWPOE-24 so that the unit can be rack mounted. These ears must be installed prior to mounting. Complete the following procedure to attach the ears to the unit.
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(for example, use of power strips). To install the ears: 1. There are screws that secure each side of the CEN-SWPOE-24 top cover. Using a #1 or #2 Phillips screwdriver, remove the three screws closest to the front panel from one side of the unit.
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Crestron CEN-SWPOE-24 Stacking Four “feet” are provided with the CEN-SWPOE-24 so that if the unit is not rack mounted, the rubber feet can provide stability when the unit is placed on a flat surface or stacked. These feet should be attached prior to the hookup procedure.
Make the necessary connections as called out in the illustration that follows this paragraph. Refer to “Network Wiring” on page 6 before applying power. Apply power after all connections have been made. When making connections to the CEN-SWPOE-24, note the following: • Use Crestron power supplies for Crestron equipment.
Have a question or comment about Crestron software? Answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) can be viewed in the Online Help section of the Crestron Web site. To post a question or view questions submitted to Crestron’s True Blue Support, log in at http://support.crestron.com. First-time users must establish a user account.
24-Port Managed PoE Switch Using Crestron Toolbox NOTE: To use Crestron Toolbox to access the configuration utility of the switch, the Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) Ethernet protocol configuration setting of the switch must be enabled. The UPnP protocol is enabled by default.
The following illustrates the menu tree of the home menu. Home Menu Tree Home System Log Status Port Password Management General Time Settings Firmware Tools TCP/IP Port Port Mirroring 12 • 24-Port Managed PoE Switch: CEN-SWPOE-24 Operations Guide – DOC. 7036C...
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• Default Gateway: Displays the address of the switch that forwards Internet traffic from the local area network. • Host Name: Displays the host name of the switch. 24-Port Managed PoE Switch: CEN-SWPOE-24 • 13 Operations Guide – DOC. 7036C...
To view the configuration of the ports on the switch, click on the Status selection, and then click on the Port subselection. The following image shows an example of the “Port Status” screen. “Port Status” Screen Example 14 • 24-Port Managed PoE Switch: CEN-SWPOE-24 Operations Guide – DOC. 7036C...
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To manage the Universal Plug and Play (UPnP), SNMP and Syslog remote logging configuration settings of the switch, click the General selection and then click the Management subselection. The “Management” screen opens. 24-Port Managed PoE Switch: CEN-SWPOE-24 • 15 Operations Guide – DOC. 7036C...
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NOTE: Disabling UPnP prevents the Device Discovery Tool of the Crestron Toolbox from finding the switch on the network. As a result, the configuration utility of the switch can only be accessed from a Web browser.
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Click Save to save the changes, the switch must be restarted for changes to take effect. Click Save and Restart to save changes. Click Cancel to discard changes. 24-Port Managed PoE Switch: CEN-SWPOE-24 • 17 Operations Guide – DOC. 7036C...
Crestron CEN-SWPOE-24 Time Settings Time settings on the CEN-SWPOE-24 are managed by Simple Network Time Protocol (SNTP), which allows the switch to set its internal clock based on periodic updates from a time server (SNTP or NTP). Maintaining an accurate time on the switch enables the system log to record meaningful dates and times for event entries.
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Refer to the configuration guidelines that follow. In the text box, enter the path to the filename containing the new firmware by clicking Browse… and selecting the firmware file from the Crestron Web site. NOTE: Before upgrading the firmware, be sure to read the release notes.
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5. Click Save to open the “Download Complete” window and save the file. 6. When the download is complete, click Close. Load the configuration file to any CEN-SWPOE-24 switch by performing the configuration restore process discussed in “Configuration Restore” section on page...
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24-Port Managed PoE Switch TCP/IP The default IP of the CEN-SWPOE-24 is 192.168.100.16 and the login ID is admin and the password is admin. To manually configure IP settings, set an IP address and subnet mask that is compatible with the network. It may also be necessary to establish a default gateway between the switch and management stations that exist on another network segment.
To enable port mirroring press the recessed MGMT PORT MIRROR button. All ports selected in the “Port Mirroring” screen are then mirrored to the MGMT port. The MGMT PORT MIRROR LED illuminates. Click Save to save the configuration. 24-Port Managed PoE Switch: CEN-SWPOE-24 • 23 Operations Guide – DOC. 7036C...
Crestron worldwide offices on the Crestron Web site (www.crestron.com/offices) for assistance within a particular geographic region. To post a question about Crestron products, log onto the Online Help section of the Crestron Web site (www.crestron.com/onlinehelp). First-time users must establish a user account to fully benefit from all available features.
CAT5 cabling, with fiber optics more suited for network backbones. As the new Gigabit standard gradually integrates into existing networks, current computer applications will enjoy faster access time for network data, hardware, and Internet connections. 24-Port Managed PoE Switch: CEN-SWPOE-24 • 25 Operations Guide – DOC. 7036C...
(property or economic damages inclusive) arising from the sale or use of this equipment. Crestron is not liable for any claim made by a third party or made by the purchaser for a third party.
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Crestron Electronics, Inc. Operations Guide – DOC. 7036C 15 Volvo Drive Rockleigh, NJ 07647 (2028290) Tel: 888.CRESTRON 06.12 Fax: 201.767.7576 Specifications subject to www.crestron.com change without notice.
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