

To add two MokerLink 2G08110GSM switches to your network (192.168.2.0/24) using 1 SFP+ port and a Direct Attach Copper (DAC) cable, follow these steps:
Overview of Your Setup
- Current network:
192.168.2.0/24
(e.g., gateway at192.168.2.1
) - MokerLink 2G08110GSM: Managed switch, 8x 2.5G RJ45 + 2x 10G SFP+ ports
- Interconnect method: 10Gbps DAC cable between SFP+ ports
- Goal: Join both switches into your existing network with proper VLAN/trunking if needed
Step-by-Step Setup
1. Physically Connect the Switches
- Plug the DAC cable between the SFP+ port 1 on Switch A and SFP+ port 1 on Switch B.
- If connecting to a router or a main switch, use SFP+ port 2 from either switch to uplink.
2. Assign Management IPs
To avoid IP conflicts, give each switch a static IP in the 192.168.2.0/24
subnet.
- Switch A:
- IP:
192.168.2.10
- Subnet:
255.255.255.0
- Gateway:
192.168.2.1
- IP:
- Switch B:
- IP:
192.168.2.11
- Subnet:
255.255.255.0
- Gateway:
192.168.2.1
- IP:
You’ll do this from each switch’s web UI (default IP is usually 192.168.2.1
or 192.168.0.1
).
3. Configure the SFP+ Uplink Ports
On both switches, configure the SFP+ ports as trunk or general mode depending on VLAN usage.
- No VLANs: Set SFP+ port to Access Mode, VLAN 1 (default)
- With VLANs:
- Set SFP+ port to Trunk
- Allow relevant VLANs (e.g., VLAN 1, 3, etc.)
Example on Switch A, SFP+ Port 1:
- Mode: Trunk
- Allowed VLANs: 1, 3
Do the same on Switch B, SFP+ Port 1.
4. (Optional) Enable VLANs
If you’re segmenting traffic:
- Tag VLANs on trunk ports (SFP+)
- Assign access ports to untagged VLANs (like VLAN 3 for IoT, etc.)
- Use PVID for untagged ingress
Example:
Port | Mode | VLANs | PVID |
---|---|---|---|
1-8 | Access | VLAN 1 | 1 |
SFP+1 | Trunk | 1,3,10 | 1 |
SFP+2 | Trunk | 1,3,10 | 1 |
5. Test Connectivity
- Plug a laptop into each switch and ensure they can both:
- Ping the gateway (
192.168.2.1
) - Ping each other
- Ping the gateway (
- Verify traffic passes between them over the SFP+ link
Tips
- Use the same VLAN scheme on both switches if you’re trunking.
- Secure the web UI (change default passwords).
- Label ports in the UI for easy management later.
If you tell me what device is acting as your main router, and whether you’re running VLANs (like VLAN 3), I can tailor the trunk config or draw a topology diagram.
You said:
NoVlans
ChatGPT said:
Great — with no VLANs, your setup is much simpler. Here’s how to add 2 MokerLink 2G08110GSM switches to your 192.168.2.0/24 network using the SFP+ ports and DAC cable, without VLANs:
What You Need
- 1x DAC cable (SFP+ to SFP+)
- Ethernet access to your router (192.168.2.1) or core switch
- Web access to both MokerLink switches
Network Design
less CopyEdit[Router or Main Switch]
|
(Ethernet or SFP+)
|
----------------------------
| |
[Switch A] 10G SFP+ ------- 10G SFP+ [Switch B]
(192.168.2.10) (192.168.2.11)
Configuration Steps
1. Physical Setup
- Connect the DAC cable between the SFP+ port 1 of Switch A and SFP+ port 1 of Switch B.
- Connect Switch A or B to your router (or main switch) via RJ45 (2.5G port) or SFP+ port 2 if available.
2. Initial Access
- Plug a laptop into any RJ45 port on each switch.
- Access their web GUI:
- Default IP is often
192.168.2.1
or192.168.0.1
- Set a static IP on your laptop if needed to match that subnet.
- Default IP is often
- Log in (check the manual for default login, often
admin / admin
).
3. Assign Static IPs
Assign management IPs that don’t conflict with your DHCP range.
- Switch A:
- IP:
192.168.2.10
- Subnet:
255.255.255.0
- Gateway:
192.168.2.1
- IP:
- Switch B:
- IP:
192.168.2.11
- Subnet:
255.255.255.0
- Gateway:
192.168.2.1
- IP:
Save and reboot if required.
4. Configure SFP+ Ports as Access Ports
Since there are no VLANs, set the SFP+ ports (used for interconnect) to Access mode with VLAN 1 (default).
On both switches:
- Go to Port Configuration
- For SFP+ port 1 (interconnect):
- Mode: Access
- VLAN: 1 (default)
- Speed: Auto or 10G
- Flow Control: Enabled (optional)
5. Confirm Link and Connectivity
- Ensure both switches see the 10G link as UP.
- Plug devices into either switch and test:
- Can they get DHCP or ping
192.168.2.1
? - Can they ping each other across switches?
- Can they get DHCP or ping
Summary
- DAC cable links the two switches at 10G using SFP+ port 1
- One switch connects to your router (uplink)
- No VLANs: all ports (including SFP+) are in default VLAN 1 / flat L2
- Each switch gets its own static IP in
192.168.2.0/24
for management
