DrayTek VigorSwitch G2100
8-Port Gigabit Layer 2+ Managed Switch with 2 SFP Uplink Ports
The 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.
Key Features
- 8 x RJ‑45 Gigabit LAN ports
- Layer 2+ managed switch for advanced control
- 2 x SFP uplink ports
- Centralised management with DrayTek platforms
- Dynamic MAC‑based VLAN
- Auto Voice & Surveillance VLAN
- Advanced Layer 3 routing features
- ONVIF IP camera management
- IP conflict detection & prevention
- Quality of Service (QoS) & bandwidth control
Centralised Management
Standalone or Centrally Managed
The 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:
- VigorACS management platform
- VigorConnect on‑site management
- DrayTek router‑based switch management
These platforms allow you to drastically reduce setup time for complex networks and configure an entire DrayTek network remotely.
Central Switch Management with a DrayTek Vigor Router
DrayTek Vigor router Central Switch Management provisions and monitors VigorSwitch switches directly through a DrayTek Vigor router. Benefits include:
- Create profiles and apply them to multiple switches
- Configure VLANs centrally from the router
- Simplify multi‑subnet and VLAN setup
- Reduce configuration time per port
Central Switch Management requires firmware support on both the VigorSwitch and the DrayTek Vigor router
(requires 3.9.1 firmware update)
The router handles the time‑consuming VLAN configuration for each port, avoiding the need for in‑depth VLAN tagging knowledge.
Intelligent VLAN Management
Dynamic MAC‑Based VLAN
Assign VLAN access to individual devices instead of ports with MAC‑based VLAN:
- Devices are placed on the correct network regardless of the port used
- Users can move around the office and retain access to the same network resources
- No need for manual VLAN changes when devices are moved between ports
Auto Voice & Surveillance VLAN
With Voice VLAN and Surveillance VLAN, the switch simplifies deployment of IP Phones and IP Cameras:
- Automatically assigns VLAN tags and QoS for IP Phones and IP Cameras
- Maintains correct network placement and traffic priority for voice and video
- No need to reconfigure VLAN and QoS settings when moving devices between ports
The switch identifies phones and cameras from their MAC address (Vendor OUI). 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.
Advanced Layer 2+ & Routing
The VigorSwitch G2100 includes advanced Layer 3 features:
- VLAN Routing – route traffic between VLANs at full speed
- DHCP Server – provide IP address assignment to connected devices
- Static Route – define routing paths between networks
An integrated Access Control List (ACL) gives you granular control over which traffic can route between networks.
ONVIF IP Camera Management
Easy Discovery & Management
The VigorSwitch G2100 can discover, manage and configure ONVIF‑compatible IP cameras and NVR systems, enabling:
- Simple discovery of connected cameras and NVRs
- Central management of IP camera network settings
- Easier troubleshooting of camera connectivity issues
Device Management
Use the VigorSwitch to:
- Configure network and security settings for cameras
- Restart cameras remotely
- Monitor camera responsiveness and receive alerts for issues
Network Surveillance Topology
After connecting ONVIF‑capable devices to the VigorSwitch G2100, the switch can:
- Discover devices automatically
- Determine and display the network topology of connected cameras and NVR systems
Camera Offline Alerts with Snapshot
The VigorSwitch G2100 can store a recent snapshot from each connected ONVIF‑compliant IP camera. If a camera goes offline, the switch can:
- Send an email alert
- Include the last‑seen snapshot from the non‑responding camera
This allows you to quickly identify the affected camera and troubleshoot problems such as disconnected cables or hardware faults.
With Device Check 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.
IP Conflict Detection & Prevention
Conflict Detection
The VigorSwitch can detect and notify an administrator when an IP conflict occurs on the network, making it easier to:
- Identify conflicting devices
- Take corrective action quickly
Conflict Prevention
DrayTek’s IP Conflict Prevention helps protect against IP conflicts and ARP spoofing:
- Catalogues the current network layout
- Allows you to fix IP and MAC information for critical devices (e.g. servers, routers)
- Blocks misconfigured or malicious devices attempting to use an IP address already in use
- Ensures communication only with the known, correct device
Quality of Service & Bandwidth Control
Quality of Service (QoS)
Optimise network performance and prioritise critical services such as VoIP:
- 802.1p Class of Service identifies essential traffic and moves it ahead in the queue on congested uplinks
- Auto Voice & Surveillance VLAN automatically assigns VoIP phones and IP cameras to their designated VLAN and prioritises their traffic
This helps ensure important voice and video data arrives on time as it passes through the switch.
Bandwidth Management
Control throughput per port with:
- Rate Limiting – cap bandwidth usage on specific ports
- Traffic Shaping – manage application‑specific traffic patterns
These tools give you tighter control over network performance and resource allocation.
