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EtherWAN EX42900 Series Quick Installation Guide

  • Hello! I've reviewed the Installation Guide for the EtherWAN EX42905 and EX42914 network switches. This document provides instructions on unpacking, mounting, connecting power, and using data ports, including multiple 10/100/1000BASE-T ports and an optional 1000BASE-X fiber port. The device is designed for DIN rail installation and indicates its status with LEDs. I'm ready to answer any questions you may have about these devices.
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W70G-EX42900Q1 Page 1
Installation Guide
EX42905 | Hardened Unmanaged Switch
Copyright 2023 EtherWAN Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved 02/17/2023
1 Unpacking
Open the carton and unpack the items. Your package
should include:
▪ One EX42905 or EX42914 Switch
If any items are missing or damaged, notify your
EtherWAN representative. If possible, save the carton
and packing material in case you need to ship or store
the switch in the future.
2 Equipment Needed
▪ Category 5 or better cable for RJ-45 ports
▪ Appropriate fiber cable for fiber ports
3 Select a Location
▪ Installation: DIN rail. Place the device on the DIN
rail from above using the slot. Push the front of
the device toward the mounting surface until it
audibly snaps into place.
▪ Choose a dry area with ambient temperature
between -40 and 75°C (-40 and 167°F).
▪ Keep away from heat sources, sunlight, warm air
exhausts, hot-air vents, and heaters.
▪ Be sure there is adequate airflow.
4 Connect to the Data Ports
Your switch has the following ports:
▪ 4, 5 10/100/1000BASE-T ports
▪ 0 or 1 1000BASE-X fiber port
5 Connect Power
Power is supplied via a 12-48VDC terminal block
connected to a DC power cord. Power consumption is
6.5W Max. 0.25A@24VDC.
Pin
Description
PWR
Power Input
GND
Power Ground
Earth Ground
Power-Up Sequence
When the switch is powered up:
▪ All Link/ACT LEDs blink momentarily.
▪ The Power LED lights up and stays lit.
▪ LEDs for every port connected to a device will
flash, as the switch conducts a brief Power On Self-
Test (POST).
6 Port Status LED Indicators
State
Description
On
Switch is powered ON
correctly
Off
Switch is not receiving power
On
Relay alarm on
Off
Relay alarm off
Gigabit Ports
On
Valid network connection
established.
Off
No link.
Blinking
Transmitting or receiving data
W70G-EX42900Q1 Page 2
Installation Guide
EX42905 | Hardened Unmanaged Switch
Copyright 2023 EtherWAN Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved 02/17/2023
7 DIN Rail Installation
DIN-Rail Assembly Startup, and Dismantling
▪ Assembly: Place the Switch on the DIN rail from
above using the slot. Push the front of the Switch
toward the mounting surface until it audibly snaps
into place.
▪ Startup: Connect the supply voltage to start up the
Switch via the terminal block.
▪ Dismantling: Pull out the lower edge and then
remove the Switch from the DIN rail.
Manufacturer information:
EtherWAN Systems, Inc.
33F, No. 93, Sec. 1, Xintai 5th Rd., Xizhi Dist., New
Taipei City, 221 Taiwan
The full product manual can be downloaded from:
www.etherwan.com
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