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EWS7928P-FIT QSG

FitSwitch 24 PoE

EnGenius Fit 24-Port Gigabit 240W PoE+ Switch with 4 SFP Ports (EWS7928P-FIT)

Introduction

This Quick Start Guide is designed to guide you through the installation of the FitSwitch 24 PoE, model EWS7928P-FIT, including hardware installation and configuration.

FitSwitch 24 PoE

EnGenius Fit 24-Port Gigabit 240W PoE+ Switch with 4 SFP Ports

Model: EWS7928P-FIT

24 x 10/100/1000 Base-T GbE PoE+ Ports for a wide range of network devices such as WiFi APs, IP cameras, VoIP phones, and more.
4 SFP slots for longer connectivity via fiber uplink

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 EWS7928P-FIT can be installed on the rack. Please perform the steps to install:

Rack Mount

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

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

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 Fit provides flexibility to manage your devices based on your network planning and deployment.

Option A: Cloud Management

Option B: On-Premises Management

Option C: Standalone Configuration

Cloud Management

Manage and monitor the switch through the FitXpress Platform with a mobile app or through the web portal.

FitXpress App (iOS/Android )

On-Premises Management

If you want to manage the device in an on-premises manner, a management station running the FitController is necessary—located on-site and connected to the same Layer 2 network.

FitController

FitController is a custom-built appliance with optimized network management software installed to ease the onsite deployment without manual server configurations.

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: Cloud Management

Option A: Cloud Management with FitXpress

Step 1: Connecting to Ethernet

Connect the Ethernet cable from the EnGenius Fit Switch directly to the DHCP-enabled network and make sure the switch can reach the Internet.

Step 2: Register Device

You can register the switch with the FitXpress app.

Open the FitXpress mobile app and create an account.
Log in and go to the Devices section. Click the Add(+) button.
Scan the QR code on the back of the device via the app.

4. If the camera successfully scans a QR code, the app will display the device Information. You could tap "Register" to complete the registration.

Step 3: Connect to the FitXpress

Once the device is powered on and ready to connect to the Internet, the PWR LED will stay Solid On, which means the device is now connected to the FitXpress platform. It will automatically download the default configuration settings from FitXpress for automated provisioning.

When the switch is connected to the FitXpress 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 4: Manage with FitXpress

Option B: On-premises Management

Option B: On-premises Management with FitController

Step 1: Connecting Ethernet

Connect the Ethernet cable from the EnGenius Fit Switch directly to the DHCP-enabled network, which is the same Layer-2 network as FitController.

Step 2: Log in to the FitController

Launch your web browser to access the login page of FitController. Enter the email and password that you created and click Sign In.

The FitController default IP address is in DHCP client mode to get an IP address from the DHCP server. If FitController cannot get an IP address from the DHCP server, The default IP address will be 192.168.1.250:8080.

Step 3: Register Device and Assign to Network

Go to the System > Inventory page and click "Register Device(+)."
FitController will list all EnGenius Fit devices discovered from the same L2 network in the Pending Approval section. Select the device and Click "Register" to add to inventory.
From the Inventory page, Select the newly added device and click "Assign to Network" to add the device to your personalized network.

Step 4: Pairing the Device

Go to switch Device List
Select the newly added device and click "Pairing" to adopt the access point to build an encrypted connection between the device and FitController.

Step 5: Manage with the FitController

Navigate to the left site menu to configure and manage your network and view network statistics using the FitController management interface.

Option C: Standalone Configuration

Step 1: Access to Local Web

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.

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.

How to Change Management Mode?

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

Appendix

Technical Support

Compliance

FCC

This device complies with Part 15 of FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference.

(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operations.

WARNING!

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his/her own expense.

CE

This device complies with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the directives 2004/108 / EC (EMC); 2014 / 30 / EU (EMC); 2006/95 / EC (LVD); 2014/35 / EU (LVD). The following test methods have been applied in order to prove the presumption of conformity with the essential requirements:

EN 55035: 2017/A11:2020
EN 55032:2015+AC:2016, Class A
EN 55024:2010+A1:2015
EN 61000-3-2:2014
EN 61000-3-3:2013
EN 61000-4-2:2008
EN 61000-4-3:2006 +A1:2008 +A2:2010
EN 61000-4-4:2012
EN 61000-4-5:2014 / AMD1:2017
EN 61000-4-6:2013
EN 61000-4-8:2009
EN 61000-4-11:2004 / AMD1: 2017
EN 62368-1:2014+A11:2017

NOTICE:

The operation of this equipment in a residential environment may cause radio interference.

IC

The following information applies if you use the product within Canada.

Industry Canada ICES Statement:

CAN ICES-003 (Issue 6)

Declaration of Conformity

Hereby, EnGenius Networks declare that this product is in compliance with:

Directives 2004/108 EC (EMC); 2014/30/EU (EMC); 2006/95/EC (LVD); 2014/35/EU (LVD)
RoHS Directive 2015/863
WEEE Directive 2012/19/EU
REACH Regulation

Disclaimer/ Note

Maximum data rates are based on the IEEE standards. Actual throughput and range may vary depending on many factors including environmental conditions, the distance between devices, radio interference in the operating environment, and the mix of devices in the network.
Features and specifications are subject to change without notice.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.