Linksys LGS310MPC FAQs

HARDWARE INFORMATION

What is the Linksys LGS310MPC?

The Linksys LGS310MPC 8-Port Managed Gigabit PoE+ Switch with 2 1G SFP Uplinks 110W TAA Compliant offers a quick and easy solution to extend your office network. It features gigabit speed ports, a web interface for easy configuration and management, and PoE+ support for networking devices to be located anywhere without the need for alternating current (AC) outlets.

What is included in the switch packaging?

The following are its packaging contents:

Quick start guide
Mounting kit + two screws and two anchors
Power adapter (120W AC/DC; Single output: 54V DC/2.22A)

What is its PoE+ Power Budget?

The Linksys LGS310MPC has a PoE+ Power Budget of 110W.

What does the light activity on the switch indicate?

For a detailed description of its light behavior, refer to this article.

SETUP AND INSTALLATION

What is its default IP address?

The switch is a DHCP client by default. If the device fails to retrieve an IP address through DHCP, the default IP address is 192.168.1.251, and the factory default subnet mask is 255.255.255.0.

How do I access its web interface?

These are the things you need to do.

Can the switch be rack-mounted or wall-mounted?

The Linksys LGS310MPC can be placed on a desktop or wall-mounted.

How do I reset or reboot the switch?

Learn how to reset or reboot your switch.

How do I back up or restore the switch's configuration?

Learn how to back up and restore your switch’s current configuration.

FIRMWARE UPGRADE

How do I upgrade or check the firmware of the switch?

Learn how to upgrade or check the firmware of your switch.

TROUBLESHOOTING

What is PoE+, and how can I access this on the switch?

The PoE+ contains PoE subsystem information for monitoring the current power usage and assigns the total amount of power the switch can provide to all of its PoE+ ports.

What is VLAN, and how do I configure it on the switch?

A virtual LAN (VLAN) is a group of ports that form a logical ethernet segment on a Layer 2 switch, which provides better administration, security, and management of multicast traffic.

Can I configure the switch's Voice VLAN settings?

Voice VLAN provides Quality of Service (QoS) to VoIP, ensuring that the quality of the call does not deteriorate if the IP traffic is erratic or uneven.

How do I configure the switch's IP Settings?

Learn how to configure the IP Settings of the switch.

How do I change the switch's Access Timeout settings?

Learn how to change the switch’s Access Timeout settings.

What are the Security settings of the switch?

View an overview of the router's security settings.

How do I add users to the switch?

Learn how to add users.

How do I configure the switch Access Control settings?

Learn how to configure the Access Control (ACL) settings of the switch.

How do I configure the switch Monitor settings?

Learn how to configure the Monitor settings of the switch.