Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your Switch
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Figure 1
Multi-Gigabit Application
See the following table for the cables required and distance limitation to attain the corresponding
speed.
Note: Make sure to select the correct speed for the port in
PORT
>
Port Setup
.
1.1.2 Management Modes
NebulaFlex means you can set the Switch to operate in either standalone or cloud mode (but not both
at the same time).
Use the DHCP-assigned IP address to access the Web Configurator. To know the IP address, use the
NCC, the ZON utility, or the console port if available. You can also use the domain name “setup.zyxel” to
access the Web Configurator when you are directly connected to the Switch.
Note: Make sure your computer can connect to a DNS server through the Switch.
Use the Web Configurator to configure and manage the Switch directly in standalone mode or use
Nebula Control Center (NCC) to configure and manage the Switch in cloud mode. The Nebula Control
Center (NCC) is an alternative cloud-based network management system that allows you to remotely
Table 2 Cable Types
CABLE
TRANSMISSION SPEED
MAXIMUM DISTANCE
BANDWIDTH CAPACITY
Category 5
100M
100 m
100 MHz
Category 5e
1G / 2.5G / 5G
100 m
100 MHz
Category 6
5G / 10G
50 m
250 MHz
Category 6a
10G
100 m
500 MHz
Category 7
10G
100 m
650 MHz
