GS108T Smart Switch
Hardware Installation
Guide
NETGEAR, Inc.
4500 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA
202-10248-01 April 2010 v1.1
© 2010 by Netgear Inc. All Rights reserved
Trademarks
NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, Auto Uplink, and ProSafe are trademarks or registered trademarks of Netgear, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
Other brand and product names are trademarks of their respective holders. Information is subject to change without notice. All rights reserved.
Statement of Conditions
In the interest of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this document without notice.
NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein.
Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer
It is hereby certified that the GS108T Gigabit Smart Switch has been suppressed in accordance with the conditions set out in the BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 and Vfg 46/1992. The operation of some equipment (for example, test transmitters) in accordance with the regulations may, however, be subject to certain restrictions. Please refer to the notes in the operating instructions.
The Federal Office for Telecommunications Approvals has been notified of the placing of this equipment on the market and has been granted the right to test the series for compliance with the regulations.
Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) Statement
This equipment is in the first category (information equipment to be used in commercial and/or industrial areas) and conforms to the standards set by the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Data Processing Equipment and Electronic Office Machines that are aimed at preventing radio interference in commercial and/or industrial areas.
Consequently, when this equipment is used in a residential area or in an adjacent area thereto, radio interference may be caused to equipment such as radios and TV receivers.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice: Radio Frequency Notice
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This device may not cause harmful interference.
This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
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•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that which the receiver is connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
EU Statement of Compliance
The NETGEAR GS108T Gigabit Smart Switch is compliant with the following EU Council Directives: 89/336/EEC and LVD 73/23/EEC. Compliance is verified by testing to the following standards: EN55022 Class A, EN55024 and EN60950-1.
Note: This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take appropriate measures.
Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations
This digital apparatus (NETGEAR GS108T Gigabit Smart Switch) does not exceed the Class A limits for radio-noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique du ministère des Communications
Cet appareil numérique (NETGEAR GS108T Gigabit Smart Switch) respecte les limites de bruits radioélectriques visant les appareils numériques de classe A prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique du ministère des Communications du Canada.
Customer Support
For assistance with installing and configuring your NETGEAR system or for questions or problems following installation:
•Check the NETGEAR Web page at http://www.NETGEAR.com/support
•Call Technical Support in North America at 1-888-NETGEAR. If you are outside North America, please refer to the phone numbers listed on the Support Information Card that was included with your switch.
•Email Technical Support at support@NETGEAR.com.
•Defective or damaged merchandise can be returned to your point-of-purchase representative.
Internet/World Wide Web
NETGEAR maintains a World Wide Web home page that you can access at the uniform resource locator (URL) http://www.NETGEAR.com. A direct connection to the Internet and a Web browser such as Internet Explorer or Netscape are required.
FCC Requirements for Operation in the United States
FCC Information to User
This product does not contain any user-serviceable components and is to be used with approved antennas only. Any product changes or modifications will invalidate all applicable regulatory certifications and approvals
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FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 cm between the radiator and your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
FCC Declaration Of Conformity
We, NETGEAR, Inc., 4500 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara, CA 95054, declare under our sole responsibility that the model GS108T: ProSafe™ 24 Port 10/100 Smart Switch with 4 Gigabit Ports and 24 Port PoE complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: a) This device may not cause harmful interference and b) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation."
Product and Publication Details
Model Number: |
GS108T |
Publication Date: |
April 2010 |
Product Family: |
Smart Switch |
Product Name: |
GS108T Gigabit Smart Switch |
Home or Business Product: |
Business |
Language: |
English |
Publication Part Number: |
202-10248-01 |
Publication Version Number: |
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Contents
About This Manual |
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Conventions, Formats, and Scope ................................................................................... |
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How to Use This Manual ................................................................................................. |
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How to Print this Manual .................................................................................................. |
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Revision History ................................................................................................................ |
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Chapter 1 |
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Introduction |
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Overview ......................................................................................................................... |
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Features ......................................................................................................................... |
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Package Contents .......................................................................................................... |
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Chapter 2 |
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Physical Description |
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Front and Back Panels ............................................................................................. |
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10/100/1000 Mbps RJ-45 Ports ............................................................................... |
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LED Descriptions ............................................................................................................ |
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Reset Button ............................................................................................................ |
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Restore Factory Defaults Button .............................................................................. |
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Chapter 3 |
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Applications |
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Desktop Switching .................................................................................................... |
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Chapter 4 |
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Installation |
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Step 2: Applying Footpads and Wall Mounting ............................................................... |
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Step 3: Checking the Installation .................................................................................... |
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Step 4: Connecting Devices to the Switch ...................................................................... |
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Step 5: Applying Power .................................................................................................. |
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Step 6: Switching Management Through a Web Browser or Utility Program (Initial |
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Configuration) ................................................................................................................. |
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Appendix A
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Chart ............................................................................................. |
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Additional Troubleshooting Suggestions ....................................................................... |
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Network Adapter Cards ........................................................................................... |
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Configuration ........................................................................................................... |
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Switch Integrity ........................................................................................................ |
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Appendix B |
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Technical Specifications |
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Network Protocol and Standards Compatibility ................................................. |
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Management ..................................................................................................... |
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Interface ............................................................................................................ |
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LEDs ................................................................................................................. |
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Performance Specifications .............................................................................. |
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Power Supply ................................................................................................... |
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Physical Specifications ..................................................................................... |
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Environmental Specifications ............................................................................ |
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Electromagnetic Emissions .............................................................................. |
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Electromagnetic Immunity ................................................................................ |
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Safety ............................................................................................................... |
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Appendix C |
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Glossary |
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About This Manual
The NETGEAR® GS108T Smart Switch™ Hardware Installation Guide describes how to install, configure, and troubleshoot the GS108T Gigabit Smart Switch. The information in this manual is intended for readers with intermediate computer and Internet skills.
Conventions, Formats, and Scope
The conventions, formats, and scope of this manual are described in the following paragraphs:
• Typographical Conventions. This manual uses the following typographical conventions:
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Emphasis, books, CDs, file and server names, extensions |
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User input, IP addresses, GUI screen text |
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Command prompt, CLI text, code |
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• Formats. This manual uses the following formats to highlight special messages:
Note: This format is used to highlight information of importance or special interest.
Tip: This format is used to highlight a procedure that will save time or resources.
Warning: Ignoring this type of note may result in a malfunction or damage to the equipment.
Danger: This is a safety warning. Failure to take heed of this notice may result in personal injury or death.
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•Scope. This manual is written for the GS108T Smart Switch according to these specifications:
Product Version |
GS108T Gigabit Smart Switch |
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Manual Publication Date |
April 2010 |
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Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. website at
http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/GS108T.asp.
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Revision History
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Chapter 1
Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the NETGEAR GS108T Gigabit Smart Switch! Your NETGEAR Switch is a state-of-the-art, high-performance, IEEE-compliant network solution designed for users who require a large number of ports and want the power of Gigabit connectivity to eliminate bottlenecks, boost performance, and increase productivity. There are 8 twisted-paired ports on the front panel of the switch which support non-stop 10/100/1000 networks. To simplify installation, the switch is shipped ready for use out of the box.
This chapter serves as the introduction for using your NETGEAR GS108T Gigabit Smart Switch and provides the following information:
•Overview
•Switch Features
•Package contents
Overview
Your NETGEAR GS108T Gigabit Smart Switch provides 8 twisted-pair ports that support 10/100/ 1000 Megabit link speed. Using these Gigabit slots, you can create high-speed connections to a server or network backbone. For example, you can:
•Connect switches to each other with high-speed links
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•Link to high-speed servers
•Provide 10/100/1000 copper connectivity
Your GS108T Gigabit Smart Switch also provides the benefit of administrative management with a complete package of features for the observation, configuration, and control of your network. With a Web-based Graphical User Interface (GUI), the switch’s many capabilities can be viewed and used in a simple and intuitive manner. There is also an easy to use switch management utility that runs on a PC. The switch’s management features include configuration for port and switch information, VLAN for traffic control, port trunking for increased bandwidth, and Class of Service (CoS) for traffic prioritization. These features, and more, enable you better to understand and control your network.
Your NETGEAR GS108T Gigabit Smart Switch can be free-standing or rack-mounted in a wiring closet or equipment room. It is IEEE-compliant and offers low latency for high-speed networking. It includes 8 auto-sensing 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports. All ports can automatically negotiate to the highest speed. This capability makes the switch ideal for environments that have a mix of Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, and Gigabit Ethernet devices. In addition, all 10/100/1000 Mbps ports operate in halfor full-duplex mode, increasing the maximum bandwidth of each connection to either 20 Mbps, 200 Mbps, or 2000 Mbps, respectively. The maximum segment length is 328 feet (100 meters) over Category 5 unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) cable.
Features
The following list identifies the key features of the NETGEAR GS108T Gigabit Smart Switch.
•Eight 10/100/1000 Mbps auto-sensing Gigabit-Ethernet switching ports
•Reset Button
•Factory Defaults Button
•Administrative switch management
•IEEE 802.1w Rapid Spanning tree
•IEEE 802.1x Port Security
•IEEE 802.1ab LLDP (Link Layer Discovery Protocol)
•SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol)
•IEEE 802.1Q Tag VLAN with up to 8 VIDs ranging in 2 to 4K
•IEEE 802.1p QoS support, four priority queues per port
•Port-based VLAN with up to 8 groups; any one port can belong to different VLAN groups
•IEEE 802.3ad Link Aggregation support
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