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 4 of this
manual.
2.4 LED indicators:
The LED indicators of the GigaCore 26i and GigaCore 26i 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 26i
with PoE only)
Green
Internal PoE supply OK
and RPSU connected. PoE
functionality OK
Red blink
PoE supply or PoE
functionality error
Orange
Internal PoE supply OK (no
RPSU connected)
RLinkX LED
Green
RLinkX is active
Red blink
OOS occurred on the
switch
Power LED
Green
Internal power supply OK
and RPSU connected
Orange
Internal power supply OK
(no RPSU connected)
Red blink
Power error
PORT LED
STATUS
DESCRIPTION
Link
Off No
Link
Green
Gigabit connection
Orange
10/100 Mbps connection
Blink
Activity
With the use of the mode button, the user can get all the neces-
sary information immediately. Press the mode button to browse
through the diff erent states.
STATE
MODE LED
PORT MODE LED
DESCRIPTION
Groups
White
Group Colour
The LED colour indicates the group assignation of the port
RLinkX
Blue
Blue
Indicates a redundant port
Red blink
OOS occurred on that particular port
MultiLinkX
Magenta
Magenta
MultiLinkX is enabled on this port
White
MultiLinkX is active on this port
PoE
Yellow
Yellow
PoE is activated on this port
Orange
Port is sourcing PoE to a device
Red
Error with PoE
Dark Mode
Off Off
All port LEDs are switched off . Switch status LEDs remain available.
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