Amazon sent me a Zyxel GS1900-16 instead of a GS1900-8HP, not once, but twice.
On my third order of the 8HP, I received the correct unit. It is solid and well made. Very sturdy metal case. Unit itself is small but power brick is BIG. Too big. Oh well... You remove 2 phillips screws to get the case open. Electronics look high quality with no visible quality control issues.
Instructions SUCK. No paper manual included, just quick start guide with basic cable connection diagrams to get you plugged in. Not much in the way of setup instructions other than the default IP of 192.168.1.1.
Zyxel does have a pretty good .pdf documentation of all the settings and whatnot on their website. Their youtube videos are pretty good as well.
But just connecting to the web GUI was hard to figure out because you don’t automatically get assigned an IP. This switch has no way of doing DHCP, so to get a local IP address, you need to change metwork settings to specify a local client IP address on same subnet as the switch’s default of IP (192.168.1.1), and you should be able to leave “default gateway” and “dns” fields blank while you configure client network settings to connect to the switch for the first time. Or connect the switch to a router or gateway that assigns IPs. If your router is default IP of 192.168.1.1, then either the router or switch will need different local IP as they can’t be the same, but they are by default.
Once I figured out how to get properly connected to the web GUI, and once I trained myself to remember to “Save” the settings so that they carry over after a restart (or restart without saving if something screws up, reverting back to previous good config), the rest of the setup was easy. This is my first network switch, so really pretty easy considering I’m a networking noob. Firmware is more or less intuitive and seems to have all the right features, although I’ve never dug into the settings of a managed switch before. Make sure to update the firmware immediately as I think it ships with an old version which has been updated to fix security issues, so very important to install that new update!
I’ve yet to hook up any PoE cameras, but I’m sure that will be no trouble. Speeds are FAST. I may be noticing a slight latency increase as could reasonably be expected since I’m adding a hop between client and modem, although I’m wondering if there are settings I could change to mitigate the tiny latency increase I’m seeing (do I need DNS servers specified on the switch? or will it always defer to my router’s settings?) Like maybe I have a slight misconfiguration...
Anyway, the next thing is to figure out VLAN tagging and configure that to work with my router so that I can securely administer my home network + surveillance camera system. If I can figure out VLANs and get that working, this switch will have be a great purchase!
So far so good, wish me luck! This crap ain’t easy to figure out...
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GS1915-8EP
The Zyxel GS1915 Series two 8-port GbE Smart Managed Layer 2 Switches with and without PoE connectivity to small business network. The GS1915 Series supports NebulaFlex that comes with handy features and superior performance. This series is the most affordable cloud switch solution for SB/SMB market. It can be easily setup through Nebula Control Center for cloud based unified management.
GS1915-8EP
- 8 Gigabit Ethernet ports supporting 802.3at PoE+ with a max of 30W per port (60W total budget).
- Supports Nebula to offer a unified cloud network experience, from wired wireless to security gateway
- Easy onboarding the switch and make real-time configurations anywhere, anytime through Nebula APP.
- Slim, and fanless design delivers all-time silent operation for any working environment.
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The most affordable cloud-based switch.The GS1915-8EP is an 8-port GbE PoE Switch supporting Nebula cloud management to enable easy deployment, real-time configurations and effortless access to all your cloud devices anywhere, anytime. It comes with handy features and superior performance with just plug and play in minutes. It is the most affordable cloud switch solution for SB/SMB market. |
Nebula, the intelligent cloud management.The GS1915 Series supports free Nebula cloud management and to enable you to manage network through mobile app remotely without additional cost for software or hardware controller. Typical standalone mode is still available for your preference. |
Network on your palm.The Nebula APP is the best assistant for you to manage network anywhere, anytime. It helps you to onboard your device easily by QR code scan, and glance at the real time network status, configure WiFi network, check network usage, reboot AP/Camera by PoE power recycle, and even block unauthorized devices! |
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The Nebula ecosystem.The support of Zyxel Nebula takes prosumers, small business, and franchises to experience a unified, zero-touch provisioning cloud network from Switch, AP, Security Firewall, to 5G/LTE mobile routers anytime with just a few simple clicks through an intuitive interface or mobile App. |
Intelligence to power more devices.The GS1915-8EP supports full 8 port PoE+ with a total of 60W power budget, ideal for setup just a few more AP and camera for small businesses. It’s easy to reset an abnormal camera by power cycling it, even when you’re away with Nebula APP. |
Compact size, silent operation.the GS1915 Series comes with desktop dimensions and fanless design. The slim and silent Switch can perfectly blend into any working environment without disturbing fan noises. |
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Mr. Dodd
easy set up for a non IT pro
Reviewed in Canada on October 5, 2014Model: GS1900-8HPVerified Purchase
