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Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134, USA User Manual Gigabit Ethernet Plus Switches Models • GS305EP • GS305EPP • GS308EP • GS308EPP January 2021 202-12193-02 NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E.
Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134, USA User Manual Gigabit Ethernet Plus Switches Models • GS305EP • GS305EPP • GS308EP • GS308EPP January 2021 202-12193-02 NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E.
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... 802.1Q VLAN 54 Deactivate a port-based or 802.1Q VLAN mode and delete all VLANs 55 Chapter 5 Manage the Switch in Your Network Manage NETGEAR Switch Discovery Protocol 58 Set up static link aggregation 58 Set up a link aggregation group 59 Make a link aggregation connection 60 Enable a link aggregation group... IGMP snooping 65 Change the IP address of the switch 66 Reenable the DHCP client of the switch 67 Chapter 6 Maintain and Monitor the Switch Manually check for new switch firmware and update the switch..69 4
... 802.1Q VLAN 54 Deactivate a port-based or 802.1Q VLAN mode and delete all VLANs 55 Chapter 5 Manage the Switch in Your Network Manage NETGEAR Switch Discovery Protocol 58 Set up static link aggregation 58 Set up a link aggregation group 59 Make a link aggregation connection 60 Enable a link aggregation group... IGMP snooping 65 Change the IP address of the switch 66 Reenable the DHCP client of the switch 67 Chapter 6 Maintain and Monitor the Switch Manually check for new switch firmware and update the switch..69 4
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... • Switch package contents • Supported switch models • Model GS305EP, GS305EPP, GS308EP, GS308EPP LEDs • Switch label • Safety instructions and warnings Note: This user manual complements the installation guide that are made available from time to time at netgear.com/support. For a list of your switch. Note: Firmware updates with your...
... • Switch package contents • Supported switch models • Model GS305EP, GS305EPP, GS308EP, GS308EPP LEDs • Switch label • Safety instructions and warnings Note: This user manual complements the installation guide that are made available from time to time at netgear.com/support. For a list of your switch. Note: Firmware updates with your...
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...above the ports. Port 5 is available at netgear.com/support/download/: • Installation guide • Data sheet Switch package contents The package contains the switch, AC power adapter (power cable localized to the country of models GS305EP, GS305EPP, GS308EP, GS308EPP. The port LEDs are ...PoE+ ports. Supported switch models The Gigabit Ethernet Plus Switches User Manual describes the switch models listed in the following related documentation is an Ethernet...
...above the ports. Port 5 is available at netgear.com/support/download/: • Installation guide • Data sheet Switch package contents The package contains the switch, AC power adapter (power cable localized to the country of models GS305EP, GS305EPP, GS308EP, GS308EPP. The port LEDs are ...PoE+ ports. Supported switch models The Gigabit Ethernet Plus Switches User Manual describes the switch models listed in the following related documentation is an Ethernet...
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... is available. Switch label The switch label on and operating normally. Off: Sufficient (more than 7W of PoE power is established. Hardware 8 User Manual Solid yellow: A valid 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps port link is available. Blinking yellow: At least once during the previous two minutes, less than...or 10 Mbps activity on this port. Off: The port is not supplied to the switch. Solid yellow: A PoE fault occurred. Model GS305EP, GS305EPP, GS308EP, GS308EPP LEDs on the front panel LED Power LED PoE Max LED Left port LED Right port LED Description Solid green: The switch is...
... is available. Switch label The switch label on and operating normally. Off: Sufficient (more than 7W of PoE power is established. Hardware 8 User Manual Solid yellow: A valid 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps port link is available. Blinking yellow: At least once during the previous two minutes, less than...or 10 Mbps activity on this port. Off: The port is not supplied to the switch. Solid yellow: A PoE fault occurred. Model GS305EP, GS305EPP, GS308EP, GS308EPP LEDs on the front panel LED Power LED PoE Max LED Left port LED Right port LED Description Solid green: The switch is...
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... can result in a temperature-controlled and humidity-controlled environment. Before connecting the product to outdoor cables or devices, see the environmental specifications in Thailand NETGEAR,INC. Hardware 9 User Manual Safety instructions and warnings Use the following two conditions: (1) this device may cause undesired operation. Gigabit Ethernet Plus Switches 5-Port Gigabit Ethernet Smart...
... can result in a temperature-controlled and humidity-controlled environment. Before connecting the product to outdoor cables or devices, see the environmental specifications in Thailand NETGEAR,INC. Hardware 9 User Manual Safety instructions and warnings Use the following two conditions: (1) this device may cause undesired operation. Gigabit Ethernet Plus Switches 5-Port Gigabit Ethernet Smart...
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... the selector is damaged. - We recommend that are not sure of the type of Europe, the Middle East, and the Far East Hardware 10 User Manual The product was dropped or damaged. - The product does not operate correctly when you to cool before removing covers or touching internal components. • Operate...
... the selector is damaged. - We recommend that are not sure of the type of Europe, the Middle East, and the Far East Hardware 10 User Manual The product was dropped or damaged. - The product does not operate correctly when you to cool before removing covers or touching internal components. • Operate...
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...and national wiring rules. Route cables so that attached devices are equipped with three-prong plugs to operate with a power adapter, contact your local NETGEAR reseller. - The power adapter must be rated for the product and for your location. • Depending on the product. • To help... over. Make sure that nothing rests on any AC-powered option intended for your product uses a power adapter: - Hardware 11 User Manual The voltage and current rating of the ampere ratings limit for the voltage and current marked on the product electrical ratings label. If you...
...and national wiring rules. Route cables so that attached devices are equipped with three-prong plugs to operate with a power adapter, contact your local NETGEAR reseller. - The power adapter must be rated for the product and for your location. • Depending on the product. • To help... over. Make sure that nothing rests on any AC-powered option intended for your product uses a power adapter: - Hardware 11 User Manual The voltage and current rating of the ampere ratings limit for the voltage and current marked on the product electrical ratings label. If you...
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... the switch You can use any non-PoE devices. Gigabit Ethernet Plus Switches Set up the switch in 13 Your Network User Manual On the GS305EP and GS305EPP, use port 8. 2. For more information, see PoE considerations for switches that is connected to the lowest lowest number ports, ...starting with port 1, and then connect any of the switch: • Access the switch from a Mac or Windows-based computer using the NETGEAR Switch Discovery...
... the switch You can use any non-PoE devices. Gigabit Ethernet Plus Switches Set up the switch in 13 Your Network User Manual On the GS305EP and GS305EPP, use port 8. 2. For more information, see PoE considerations for switches that is connected to the lowest lowest number ports, ...starting with port 1, and then connect any of the switch: • Access the switch from a Mac or Windows-based computer using the NETGEAR Switch Discovery...
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...disable the firewall, Internet security, antivirus programs, or all of the switch from a Mac or Windows-based computer using the NETGEAR Switch Discovery Tool The NETGEAR Switch Discovery Tool (NSDT) lets you will use a WiFi or wired connection. Reenable the security services on the computer that ...Power on your computer to configure the switch. 3. Download the NSDT by visiting netgear.com/support/product/netgear-switch-discovery-tool.aspx. To install the NSDT, discover the switch in 14 Your Network User Manual You can use to the same network as a DHCP server) in your network ...
...disable the firewall, Internet security, antivirus programs, or all of the switch from a Mac or Windows-based computer using the NETGEAR Switch Discovery Tool The NETGEAR Switch Discovery Tool (NSDT) lets you will use a WiFi or wired connection. Reenable the security services on the computer that ...Power on your computer to configure the switch. 3. Download the NSDT by visiting netgear.com/support/product/netgear-switch-discovery-tool.aspx. To install the NSDT, discover the switch in 14 Your Network User Manual You can use to the same network as a DHCP server) in your network ...
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.... You can copy and paste the IP address into a new shortcut or bookmark it discovers on the selected network. Gigabit Ethernet Plus Switches If the NETGEAR Switch Discovery Tool icon is in the Dock of your Mac or on the desktop of your bookmark accordingly. The NSDT displays a list of the... for the switch on page 15 ) to make sure that you can discover the new IP address of the switch in 15 Your Network User Manual However, the DHCP server might no longer link to the switch device UI, you can Install and Access the Switch in the network and update...
.... You can copy and paste the IP address into a new shortcut or bookmark it discovers on the selected network. Gigabit Ethernet Plus Switches If the NETGEAR Switch Discovery Tool icon is in the Dock of your Mac or on the desktop of your bookmark accordingly. The NSDT displays a list of the... for the switch on page 15 ) to make sure that you can discover the new IP address of the switch in 15 Your Network User Manual However, the DHCP server might no longer link to the switch device UI, you can Install and Access the Switch in the network and update...
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... (or, depending on the size of your computer are connected to the same network (which is enabled. 5. The button bar in 16 Your Network User Manual Click the button in the DHCP section. In the unlikely situation that is disabled, and the IP address fields become editable. Set up a fixed IP...
... (or, depending on the size of your computer are connected to the same network (which is enabled. 5. The button bar in 16 Your Network User Manual Click the button in the DHCP section. In the unlikely situation that is disabled, and the IP address fields become editable. Set up a fixed IP...
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... the address in the address field of the switch by using an Ethernet cable and making a direct connection to be in 17 Your Network User Manual For easy access to an unused IP address. 7. This means that you can bookmark it is (with the IP address that was issued by connecting...
... the address in the address field of the switch by using an Ethernet cable and making a direct connection to be in 17 Your Network User Manual For easy access to an unused IP address. 7. This means that you can bookmark it is (with the IP address that was issued by connecting...
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The HOME page displays. Click the button in 18 Your Network User Manual Enter the fixed (static) IP address that you want to assign to the switch. Enter the new IP address that you assigned to the switch ...
The HOME page displays. Click the button in 18 Your Network User Manual Enter the fixed (static) IP address that you want to assign to the switch. Enter the new IP address that you assigned to the switch ...
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.... Open a web browser from any language and contains uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols. Install and Access the Switch in 19 Your Network User Manual The System Info fields display. 5. Click the CONTINUE button. Gigabit Ethernet Plus Switches Change the language of the device UI By default, the language of...
.... Open a web browser from any language and contains uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols. Install and Access the Switch in 19 Your Network User Manual The System Info fields display. 5. Click the CONTINUE button. Gigabit Ethernet Plus Switches Change the language of the device UI By default, the language of...
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... the menu at the top of the page, select SETTINGS. 5. Type the new password in the New Password field and in 20 Your Network User Manual Keep the new password in a secure location so that you can also register the switch through the device UI, in which case the switch must.... Install and Access the Switch in the Retype New Password field. 8. Register the switch Registering the switch allows you can log in to your NETGEAR account at my.netgear.com to register your switch, or you logged in the future. From the menu at the top of the page, select SETTINGS. 5. The...
... the menu at the top of the page, select SETTINGS. 5. Type the new password in the New Password field and in 20 Your Network User Manual Keep the new password in a secure location so that you can also register the switch through the device UI, in which case the switch must.... Install and Access the Switch in the Retype New Password field. 8. Register the switch Registering the switch allows you can log in to your NETGEAR account at my.netgear.com to register your switch, or you logged in the future. From the menu at the top of the page, select SETTINGS. 5. The...
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... QoS mode on tagged packets and lets you set rate limits for incoming and outgoing traffic for individual ports. Optimize the Switch 22 Performance User Manual Gigabit Ethernet Plus Switches Set the quality of service mode and port rate limits You can...
... QoS mode on tagged packets and lets you set rate limits for incoming and outgoing traffic for individual ports. Optimize the Switch 22 Performance User Manual Gigabit Ethernet Plus Switches Set the quality of service mode and port rate limits You can...
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... rate limits, do the following to change the selection to set the priority and rate limits for the port. Optimize the Switch 23 Performance User Manual Gigabit Ethernet Plus Switches Note: If you set a port rate limit, the actual rate might fluctuate, depending on page 25. 6. A login window opens. 3. The password...
... rate limits, do the following to change the selection to set the priority and rate limits for the port. Optimize the Switch 23 Performance User Manual Gigabit Ethernet Plus Switches Note: If you set a port rate limit, the actual rate might fluctuate, depending on page 25. 6. A login window opens. 3. The password...
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... directly to 512 Mbps. The Quality of QoS, you can select each port for outgoing traffic on the switch. Optimize the Switch 24 Performance User Manual With this type of Service (QoS) page displays. 5. To use 802.1P/DSCP QoS mode and set the rate limits for individual ports on that...
... directly to 512 Mbps. The Quality of QoS, you can select each port for outgoing traffic on the switch. Optimize the Switch 24 Performance User Manual With this type of Service (QoS) page displays. 5. To use 802.1P/DSCP QoS mode and set the rate limits for individual ports on that...
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... at the top of the page, select SWITCHING > QOS . Click the purple pencil icon. Enter the device management password. Optimize the Switch 25 Performance User Manual Manage broadcast filtering and set port storm control rate limits on page 25. 6. Enter the IP address that is case-sensitive. Open a web browser from...
... at the top of the page, select SWITCHING > QOS . Click the purple pencil icon. Enter the device management password. Optimize the Switch 25 Performance User Manual Manage broadcast filtering and set port storm control rate limits on page 25. 6. Enter the IP address that is case-sensitive. Open a web browser from...