ECS2528FP

Cloud Managed 24-port 410W PoE+ Multi-Gigabit 2.5 Gb Switch with 4 x SFP+ Uplink Ports (ECS2528FP)

Introduction

This Quick Start Guide is designed to guide you through the installation of the CloudSwitch MGPlus 24 Full PoE, model ECS2528FP, including hardware installation and configuration.

CloudSwitch MGPlus 24 Full PoE

Cloud Managed 24-port 410W PoE+ Multi-Gigabit 2.5 Gb Switch with 4 x SFP+ Uplink Ports

Model: ECS2528FP

• 24 x 1G PoE+ (802.3af/at) Ports for for high-speed connections

• 4x 10G SFP+ uplink ports for bandwidth-intensive applications

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Hardware Installation

Management Plane

Option A: Cloud Management

Option B: Standalone Configuration

Package Contents

System Requirements

Web Browser:

• Google Chrome (57.0.2987.110 and later)

• Microsoft Edge (80.0.361.103 and later)

• Mozilla Firefox (52.0 and later)

Hardware Overview

Front Panel - Ports & Buttons

• Reset to default: Press and hold for over 10 seconds, and all ports LED will go off and on. Then the device will be reset to factory default settings.

• Change LED display mode: Press the button to change the LED mode to display the PoE status of PoE-abled ports.

Front Panel - System & Ports LEDs

Hardware Installation

The ECS2528FP can be installed on the rack. Please perform the steps to install:

Rack Mount

1. Attach the Mounting Brackets as below and fasten the brackets using the eight Bracket Screws.

*The display model number may be varied according to different models.

2. Secure the Mounting Brackets to the rack using the Mounting Screws.

*The display model number may be varied according to different models.

Power On Device

Connect the Power Cord to the back of the Switch, and then plug the Power Cord into the power outlet.

Management Plane

EnGenius Cloud To-Go provides flexibility to manage your devices based on your network planning and deployment.

Option A: Cloud Management

Option B: Standalone Configuration

Cloud Management

Manage and monitor the switch through the EnGenius Cloud To-Go with a mobile app or through the web portal.

EnGenius Cloud To-Go (iOS/Android)

⬇️ Download the Cloud To-Go mobile app here

Standalone Configuration

You can locate the computer, connect to the same network (subnet) as the switch and use the web browser to access the device's local web GUI page for configurations whenever the device is in Standalone mode.

Option A: Configure with EnGenius Cloud

Step 1: Register Device

You can register the device either by Cloud To-Go mobile app or the EnGenius Cloud platform.

Cloud To-Go Mobile App

You can register the switch with the Cloud To-Go app.

1. Open and log in to the EnGenius Cloud To-Go mobile app.

2. Scan the QR code on the back of the device via the app.

3. If the camera successfully scans a QR code, the app will display the Device Information. You could tap "Register" to complete the Registration.

4. Registered devices will be shown on the Inventory&License page. Slide left the device and click "Add to Network" add the device to your personalized Network.

Network: Management domain shared same configurations within EnGenius Cloud.

EnGenius Cloud Platform

1. Login into the EnGenius Cloud Platform: https://cloud.engenius.ai/

2. Go to the home > Inventory page and click "Register Device".

3. Enter the Serial Number of the device(s) for device registration. Please refer to "User Manual-Registering Devices to Organization".

4. Select the registered device and click "Assign to Network" to add the device to your personalized Network.

Network: Management domain shared same configurations within EnGenius Cloud

Step 2: Connect to EnGenius Cloud

Connect an Ethernet cable from your DHCP-enabled network to any port of EnGenius Cloud Switch.

EnGenius Cloud Connected

Once the device is powered on and ready to connect to the Internet, It will automatically download the default configuration settings from EnGenius Cloud for automated provisioning.

When the Switch is connected to the EnGenius Cloud Platform for the first time, it will automatically check the latest available firmware. If the firmware upgrade is required, it might take 8~10 minutes to complete the process.

Step 3: Manage with the EnGenius Cloud

Log in to the EnGenius Cloud Platform to configure detailed settings. For more information, please refer to User Manual.

Troubleshooting

If your Switch cannot be managed by the EnGenius Cloud Platform, there might be a problem with connecting to EnGenius Cloud.

To troubleshoot the connection issue, you may log in to the Switch Local Web page:

1. Make sure that your computer is on the same subnet with the switch (192.168.0.0/24) and directly connect to it with an RJ-45 cable.

2. Under your web browser, enter the URL: http://192.168.0.239 to access the Switch's local web interface.

3. You can review the device status after logging into the Switch with the default admin account/password (admin/password).

4. Check the information on the Dashboard and take action if necessary.

Change IP Assignment Settings

By default, the EnGenius Cloud Switch (ECS series) is assigned an IP address dynamically by the DHCP server. If you encounter issues with IP address assignment, please double-check the IP setting, including IP address, subnet mask, gateway, DNS, and management VLAN. If the issue still exists, you may change your IP assignment from "DHCP " to "Static" via the following procedure.

1. Go to the Configure> System Settings> IP Address Settings section.

2. Change Configuration setting to "Static".

3. Configure the IP address, gateway, subnet mask, and DNS settings.

4. Reconnect this Switch to the LAN network and try again

Option B: Standalone Configuration

Step 1: Access to Local Web

1. Connect your computer to the switch and ensure its IP address is in the same subnet.

2. Launch your web browser and enter the URL: http://192.168.0.239 to access the switch's local web GUI.

3. Use the default login credential (ID/PWD: admin/password) to log in to the switch's local web page.

*The display model number may be varied according to different models.

Step2: Configure and Manage the Device

After logging in to the device's local web page, navigate to the left-side menu to configure and manage the switch accordingly.

*The display model number may be varied according to different models.

For information on configuring the switch and using the Standalone Configuration, refer to the user guide: https://docs.engenius.ai/ecs-user-manual

How to Change Management Mode?

EnGenius Cloud devices support versatile network management methods, but the device can only be managed under one management mode, either Cloud To-Go app or Standalone. Therefore, you need to reset the device before changing to a different management mode, followed by QSG instructions for onboarding the device.