VSG-1200 V2 User’s Guide

Figure 6 Front Panel

Console Port PMS Port RESET Button LED LAN

WAN

2.2.1.1 LAN Port

The VSG has one 10/100Mbps Ethernet port. The LAN port is auto-crossover, so you may use a crossover or a straight-through Ethernet cable to connect your VSG to a computer/external switch.

If you want to connect more than one Ethernet devices to your VSG, you must use an external hub/switch. Connect a LAN port on the VSG to a port on the switch using an Ethernet cable.

2.2.1.2 WAN Port

Connect the VSG to a network with broadband Internet service. The WAN port is auto- crossover, so you may use a crossover Ethernet cable or a straight-through Ethernet cable to connect your VSG to a router.

2.2.1.3 Console Port

Local management of the VSG is done through the port labeled CONSOLE. It requires a direct connection between the VSG and a computer via a console cable. Refer to chapters on SMT configurations for more information.

You can also connect the CONSOLE port to a statement printer (also known as account generator printer, sold separately) with a DB25-male to DB9-male adapter. A statement printer allows you to create and print out subscriber accounts automatically. In addition, you can also print the system status and the account and network reports. Set the function of the console port in the web configurator (see Section 5.1 on page 56).

2.2.1.4 PMS Port

Use a DB9 console cable to connect the PMS port to a PMS system.

2.2.1.5 Reset Button

Use a pointed object to press this button in once to reset the VSG back to the factory defaults.

Note: All your custom configuration including the system usernames and passwords will be erased.

This will NOT delete the subscriber database or the port-location mappings.

Chapter 2 Hardware Installation and Connection

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