NETGEAR GS104 User Manual

4-Port Switch

10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet GS104

Installation Guide

Introduction

The NETGEAR® 4-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch Model GS104 provides you with a low-cost,
reliable, high-performance switch to connect up to four different Ethernet-enabled devices (such as
computers, file servers and routers) at blazing Gigabit Ethenet speeds.

The GS104 Gigabit Ethernet Switch enables you to build a small network that gives you 10,
100, or 1000 Mbps access to other devices on the network. It provides a full, dedicated 1000
(or 100, or 10 Mbps) connection between two devices. If a device has full-duplex capability,
the GS104 switch provides a 2000 Mbps (or 200, or 20 Mbps) connection. This means the
GS104 can instantly move even very large files across your network. As an added benefit, this
switch works with both Windows and Macintosh computers.

Ethernet cables come as either straight-through or crossover cables—depending on whether
you’re connecting to a device (computer, server, or printer) or networking equipment (hub,
switch, or router). With the Auto Uplink™ feature, you don’t have to worry about which one
you use. Each port on the GS104 switch automatically configures itself correctly when you
plug in a device’s cable.

If you have a problem with your switch, NETGEAR offers support 24 hours a day and 7 days
a week on the Web (www.NETGEAR.com), by e-mail ([e-mail]) and by
phone (see the provided support information card for phone numbers).

Installation Overview

Estimated Time: 5–10 minutes

1. Unpack the box and verify the contents.

2. Prepare to install the switch.

3. Install the switch and connect the other devices.

Model GS104 4-Port 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Switch

Unpack the Box and Verify
the Contents

When you open the box, verify that you received everything. The package includes:

• 4-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch GS104

• AC power adapter

• Wall-mounting screws

• GS104 Installation Guide (this document)

• Warranty and registration card

• Support information card

If you don’t have everything listed above, see the support information card for contact infor­mation. If you’re missing the support information card itself, get contact information at
www.NETGEAR.com in the Customer Service area

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Model GS104 4-Port 10/100/1000 Mbps
Gigabit Ethernet Switch

Installation guide,
warranty/registration card
and support
information card

Wall-mount
hardware

Power adapter