
2.5 Connecting to the web interface
The default GigaCore IP address is displayed at the rear of the
unit. Set your computer with a compliant IP address (do not
use the same IP address!).
Connect your computer to the GigaCore with a network cable.
Launch your favourite web browser.
Type the IP address of the switch in the address fi eld followed
by
enter.
PLEASE KEEP IN MIND THE WEB INTERFACE OF A SWITCH
CAN ONLY BE REACHED THROUGH A PORT ASSIGNED IN THE
MANAGEMENT GROUP (FROM THE SWITCH YOU’RE CONNECTED
TO, OR FROM ANOTHER SWITCH THROUGH AN ISL PORT). YOU
NEED AT LEAST ONE PORT ASSIGNED TO THE MANAGEMENT
GROUP IN YOUR ENTIRE NETWORK TO REACH THE WEB INTER-
FACE OF ALL YOUR GIGACORE SWITCHES
FACTORY DEFAULT ALL PORTS ARE ASSIGNED TO THE MANAGE-
MENT GROUP.
2.6 Reset
Sometimes it can come in handy to reset the device. To do this,
press and hold the mode button for 5 seconds. Once the four sta-
tus LEDs blink red, release the button. This will reset all settings to
default. The user profi les will be preserved though.
For more detailed information on how to reset the device and
what reset options are available please check chapter 5 of this
manual.
2.4 LED indicators:
The LED indicators of the GigaCore 12 and GigaCore 12 with PoE show
the following statuses:
SWITCH LED
COLOUR
DESCRIPTION
OK (General status LED)
Green
All OK
Green blink
Unit is writing to the fl ash.
Do not disconnect power
Orange
Temperature warning
Red blink
Temperature or Fan error
Red/Green
blink
The unit is fl ashing new
fi rmware. Do not discon-
nect power
PoE LED (GigaCore 12
with PoE only)
Off No
PoE
Green
Internal PoE supply
Red blink
PoE supply or PoE func-
tionality error
RLinkX LED
Green
RLinkX is active
Red blink
OOS occurred on the switch
Power LED
Green
Internal power supply OK
and RPSU connected
Red blink
Power error
PORT LED
STATUS
DESCRIPTION
PoE LED
Orange
Sourcing
Off Not
sourcing
RlinkX LED
Blue
Redundant port/link
Red blink
OOS occurred on that
particular port
Link LED
Off No
Link
Green
Gigabit connection
Orange
10/100 Mbps connection
Blink
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