{"product_id":"draytek-vsg2100-k-vigorswitch-g2100-8-port-gigabit-layer-2-managed-switch-with-2-sfp-uplink-ports","title":"DrayTek VSG2100-K VigorSwitch G2100 8 Port Gigabit Layer 2+ Managed Switch with 2 SFP Uplink Ports","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDrayTek VigorSwitch G2100\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8-Port Gigabit Layer 2+ Managed Switch with 2 SFP Uplink Ports\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe DrayTek VigorSwitch G2100 is a high‑performance Layer 2+ Managed Ethernet switch designed for professional, secure and flexible business networking. With 8 RJ‑45 Gigabit LAN ports, it’s ideal for expanding the number of network ports on a DrayTek Vigor router, while its enterprise‑level features enhance network stability and security.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8 x RJ‑45 Gigabit LAN ports  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLayer 2+ managed switch for advanced control  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 x SFP uplink ports  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCentralised management with DrayTek platforms  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDynamic MAC‑based VLAN  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuto Voice \u0026amp; Surveillance VLAN  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvanced Layer 3 routing features  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eONVIF IP camera management  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIP conflict detection \u0026amp; prevention  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuality of Service (QoS) \u0026amp; bandwidth control  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCentralised Management\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eStandalone or Centrally Managed\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe VigorSwitch G2100 operates superbly as a standalone switch, but is also designed for full integration into DrayTek’s centralised management ecosystem. It can be provisioned and monitored by:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVigorACS\u003c\/strong\u003e management platform  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVigorConnect\u003c\/strong\u003e on‑site management  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrayTek router‑based switch management\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese platforms allow you to drastically reduce setup time for complex networks and configure an entire DrayTek network remotely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCentral Switch Management with a DrayTek Vigor Router\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrayTek Vigor router Central Switch Management provisions and monitors VigorSwitch switches directly through a DrayTek Vigor router. 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For example, when connecting a Yealink IP Phone, the switch configures the VLAN ID and QoS tag for that port. If the phone is moved to another port, the VLAN and QoS settings follow the device rather than relying on fixed per‑port configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAdvanced Layer 2+ \u0026amp; Routing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe VigorSwitch G2100 includes advanced Layer 3 features:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVLAN Routing\u003c\/strong\u003e – route traffic between VLANs at full speed  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDHCP Server\u003c\/strong\u003e – provide IP address assignment to connected devices  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStatic Route\u003c\/strong\u003e – define routing paths between networks  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn integrated \u003cstrong\u003eAccess Control List (ACL)\u003c\/strong\u003e gives you granular control over which traffic can route between networks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eONVIF IP Camera Management\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eEasy Discovery \u0026amp; Management\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe VigorSwitch G2100 can discover, manage and configure ONVIF‑compatible IP cameras and NVR systems, enabling:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimple discovery of connected cameras and NVRs  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCentral management of IP camera network settings  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasier troubleshooting of camera connectivity issues  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDevice Management\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse the VigorSwitch to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfigure network and security settings for cameras  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRestart cameras remotely  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonitor camera responsiveness and receive alerts for issues  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eNetwork Surveillance Topology\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter connecting ONVIF‑capable devices to the VigorSwitch G2100, the switch can:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscover devices automatically  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetermine and display the network topology of connected cameras and NVR systems  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCamera Offline Alerts with Snapshot\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe VigorSwitch G2100 can store a recent snapshot from each connected ONVIF‑compliant IP camera. If a camera goes offline, the switch can:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSend an email alert  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInclude the last‑seen snapshot from the non‑responding camera  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis allows you to quickly identify the affected camera and troubleshoot problems such as disconnected cables or hardware faults.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith \u003cstrong\u003eDevice Check\u003c\/strong\u003e on a PoE VigorSwitch, the switch can also automatically power‑cycle the affected camera when issues occur, helping to resolve frozen cameras without manual intervention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIP Conflict Detection \u0026amp; Prevention\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eConflict Detection\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe VigorSwitch can detect and notify an administrator when an IP conflict occurs on the network, making it easier to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdentify conflicting devices  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTake corrective action quickly  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eConflict Prevention\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrayTek’s IP Conflict Prevention helps protect against IP conflicts and ARP spoofing:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCatalogues the current network layout  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllows you to fix IP and MAC information for critical devices (e.g. servers, routers)  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlocks misconfigured or malicious devices attempting to use an IP address already in use  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnsures communication only with the known, correct device  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuality of Service \u0026amp; Bandwidth Control\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eQuality of Service (QoS)\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOptimise network performance and prioritise critical services such as VoIP:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e802.1p Class of Service\u003c\/strong\u003e identifies essential traffic and moves it ahead in the queue on congested uplinks  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuto Voice \u0026amp; Surveillance VLAN\u003c\/strong\u003e automatically assigns VoIP phones and IP cameras to their designated VLAN and prioritises their traffic  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis helps ensure important voice and video data arrives on time as it passes through the switch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBandwidth Management\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eControl throughput per port with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRate Limiting\u003c\/strong\u003e – cap bandwidth usage on specific ports  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTraffic Shaping\u003c\/strong\u003e – manage application‑specific traffic patterns  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese tools give you tighter control over network performance and resource allocation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DRAYTEK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52219864842536,"sku":"NPDRA-VSG2100","price":202.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0762\/7581\/0600\/files\/npdra-vsg2100_89796565_b7c84852-7a92-476c-a8ea-6156167bf342.jpg?v=1786249238","url":"https:\/\/pl.38-3d.co.uk\/products\/draytek-vsg2100-k-vigorswitch-g2100-8-port-gigabit-layer-2-managed-switch-with-2-sfp-uplink-ports","provider":"38-3D","version":"1.0","type":"link"}