ZyXEL Communications VSG-1200 User Manual

VSG-1200 User’s Guide

Chapter 2 Hardware Installation and Connection

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Figure 6   Front Panel  

Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-T networks use Ethernet cables with RJ-45 connectors. The LAN 
ports are auto-crossover, so you may use a crossover Ethernet cable or a straight-through 
Ethernet cable to connect your VSG to a computer or external switch.

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

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.

You can perform local management of the VSG 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 (the SP-200, 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 

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

Reset Butto

WAN Port

Reset Button

Reset Button

Reset 

LED

Reset Button

LAN Ports

Console 

Port

Console 

Port

PMS

Port