The Catalyst 2928 series is a Layer‑2, 10/100 Mbps access switch designed for Chinese campus networks. It offers both PoE and non‑PoE configurations, unified wired and wireless security, and advanced authentication methods that simplify network deployment and management.
Key capabilities include extensive security functions (ARP defense, DHCP spoof protection, port security, 7‑element binding), PoE power management with IEEE 802.3af support, flexible SFP uplink options, and high‑availability features such as PVST+, UplinkFast, and redundant power supplies. Management is streamlined through Express Setup, a web‑based initial configuration tool. This manual is written in Chinese.
| WS-C2928-24L Port Configuration | 24 × 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports (8 PoE) + 2 combo Gigabit uplink ports |
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| WS-C2928-24T Port Configuration | 24 × 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports + 2 combo Gigabit uplink ports |
| WS-C2928-48T Port Configuration | 48 × 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports + 2 combo Gigabit uplink ports |
| PoE Standard Support | IEEE 802.3af and Cisco proprietary PoE |
| Maximum VLANs Supported | 64 VLANs per switch |
| Warranty | Limited lifetime warranty |
The switch supports IEEE 802.3af and Cisco‑specific PoE standards for automatic power negotiation.
Each Catalyst 2928 switch can support up to 64 VLANs.
Initial configuration can be performed via the Express Setup web interface, which simplifies setup without using a CLI.