Netgear GS110EMX User Manual

User Manual

8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Smart Managed Plus Switch with 2-Port 10G/Multi-Gig Uplinks

Model GS110EMX

NETGEAR, Inc.

350 E. Plumeria DriveOctober 2018 San Jose, CA 95134, USA202-11810-04

8-Port Gigabit Ethernet

Support

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Compliance and Conformity

For regulatory compliance information including the EU Declaration of Conformity, visit https://www.netgear.com/about/regulatory/.

See the regulatory compliance document before connecting the power supply.

Do not use this device outdoors. If you connect cables or devices that are outdoors to this device, see http://kb.netgear.com/000057103 for safety and warranty information.

Trademarks

Revision History

Number

October 2018202-11810-04

December 2017202-11810-03

November 2017202-11810-02

CommentsPublish DatePublication Part

Added Safety Instructions and Warnings on page 12. Removed any references to a resource CD. Updated Table 7. Basic Technical Specifications.

Added Access the Switch From a Mac or Windows-Based Computer Using the NETGEAR Switch Discovery Tool on page 19. Removed information about accessing a switch from a Mac using a Firefox plug-in.

Added information about accessing a switch from a Mac using a Firefox plug-in.

First publication.November 2017202-11810-01

Chapter 1 Hardware Overview of the Switch

Related Documentation.......................................................................7

Switch Package Contents.....................................................................7

Front Panel.............................................................................................8

Status LEDs............................................................................................9

Back Panel...........................................................................................11

Switch Label........................................................................................11

Safety Instructions and Warnings.....................................................12

Chapter 2 Install and Access the Switch in Your Network

Set Up the Switch in Your Network and Power On the Switch.....15

Methods to Discover and Access the Switch..................................17

Access the Switch and Discover the IP Address of the Switch......17

Access the Switch From a Windows-Based Computer.............17

Access the Switch From a Mac Using Bonjour...........................18

Access the Switch From a Mac or Windows-Based Computer

Using the NETGEAR Switch Discovery Tool...............................19

Set Up a Fixed IP Address for the Switch....................................21

Set Up a Fixed IP Address for the Switch Through a Network

Connection.................................................................................21

Set Up a Fixed IP Address for the Switch by Connecting Directly

to the Switch Off-Network........................................................22

Use the NETGEAR Insight Mobile App to Access the Switch.......24

Use the NETGEAR ProSAFE Plus Utility to Access the Switch.......25

Change the Password........................................................................26

Chapter 3 Use VLANS for Traffic Segmentation

VLAN Overview...................................................................................30

Create Basic Port-Based VLANs........................................................30

Assign Ports to Multiple Port-Based VLANs....................................31

Create 802.1Q-Based VLANs in a Basic Configuration.................33

Create 802.1Q-Based VLANs in an Advanced Configuration......34

Add Tagged or Untagged Ports to an 802.1Q-Based VLAN........35

Specify a Port PVID for an 802.1Q-Based VLAN.............................37

Manage the Voice VLAN....................................................................38

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Specify the Voice VLAN Properties..............................................38

Enable the Voice VLAN Mode for Ports......................................39

Manage the OUI Table..................................................................40

Chapter 4 Optimize Performance With Quality of Service

Enable 802.1p/DSCP-Based Quality of Service..............................43

Configure Port-Based Quality of Service.........................................44

Set Up Rate Limiting...........................................................................45

Set Up Broadcast Filtering.................................................................46

Chapter 5 Manage Network Settings

Specify IP Address Settings for the Switch......................................49

Use the Local Browser Interface to Specify the Switch IP

Address...........................................................................................49

Use the ProSAFE Plus Utility to Specify the Switch IP Address.50

Manage Switch Discovery Protocols................................................50

Manage Universal Plug and Play..................................................51

Manage Bonjour.............................................................................52

Manage NETGEAR Switch Discovery Protocol...........................52

Manage Multicast Traffic With IGMP Snooping..............................53

Customize IGMP Snooping...........................................................54

Specify a VLAN for IGMP Snooping.............................................55

Set Up Link Aggregation...................................................................56

Set Up a Static Link Aggregation Group.....................................56

Set Up a Link Aggregation Control Protocol Group.................57

Set Up the LACP System Priority for the Switch.........................59

Set Up LACP Port Priority and Time-Out Values........................59

Chapter 6 Manage and Monitor the Switch

Manage Flow Control........................................................................62

Manage the Port Speed and the Port Status...................................62

Enable Loop Prevention....................................................................64

Manage the Power Saving Mode.....................................................64

Manually Download and Upgrade the Firmware...........................65

Reboot the Switch...............................................................................66

Save the Switch Configuration..........................................................67

Restore a Saved Switch Configuration.............................................67

Return the Switch to Its Factory Default Settings............................68

Use the Factory Defaults Button to Reset the Switch................69

Use the Local Browser Interface to Reset the Switch.................69

Enable Port Mirroring.........................................................................70

View Switch Information or Change the Switch Device Name.....71

View or Clear the Port Statistics........................................................71

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Chapter 7 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting

Test Cable Connections.....................................................................74

Resolve a Subnet Conflict to Access the Switch.............................74

Hardware Troubleshooting Chart....................................................75

Appendix A Factory Default Settings and Technical Specifications

Factory Default Settings.....................................................................78

Basic Technical Specifications..........................................................79

Appendix B Mount the Switch

Attach the Switch to a Wall................................................................82

Install the Switch in a Rack.................................................................82

Hardware Overview of the Switch

The NETGEAR 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Smart Managed Plus Switch with 2-Port 10G/Multi-Gig Uplinks Model GS110EMX, in this manual referred to as the switch, is intended for small and medium-sized business networks and home offices that require high-speed uplinks. In addition to the eight Gigabit Ethernet ports, the switch provides two uplink 10-Gigabit/Multi-Gigabit (5-speed) ports that provide either 100 Mbps, 1 Gbps, 2.5 Gbps, 5 Gbps or 10 Gbps connectivity.

You can manage the switch over the local browser–based management interface that you can access from a computer or from a smartphone on which the NETGEAR Insight app is installed.

You can optimize Quality of Service (QoS) and set up prioritization and rate limiting for individual ports. The switch supports port-based or 802.1Q-based VLANs, IGMP snooping for multicast operation, and link aggregation for a connection of up to 20 Gbps to link aggregation–enabled devices such as ReadyNAS.

The chapter contains the following sections:

• Related Documentation

• Switch Package Contents

• Front Panel

• Status LEDs

• Back Panel

• Switch Label

• Safety Instructions and Warnings

Note: For more information about the topics that are covered in this manual, visit the support website at netgear.com/support.

Note: Firmware updates with new features and bug fixes are made available from time to time at downloadcenter.netgear.com. You can check for and download new firmware

manually. If the features or behavior of your product does not match what is described in this guide, you might need to update your firmware.

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Switch Package Contents

Figure 1. Switch package contents

The package contains the following items:

Switch

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Power adapter (varies by region)

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Rack-mount brackets for rack installation

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Rack-mount screws for rack installation

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Installation guide

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Wall-mount screws for wall installation and rubber feet for desktop installation (in

• one bag)

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Front Panel

Figure 2. Front panel

The following table lists the front panel components from left to right.

Table 1. Front panel components

DescriptionLetter

Power LEDA

Factory Defaults button (see Use the Factory Defaults Button to Reset the Switch on page 69)

Eight RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet ports numbered 1 through 8 that support 1G, 100M, and 10MC

Two RJ-45 10-Gig/Multi-Gig Ethernet ports numbered 9 and 10 that support 10G, 5G, 2.5G, 1G, and 100M

For information about the status LEDs, see Status LEDs on page 9.

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Status LEDs

Status LEDs are located on the front panel of the switch. Each port provides a left LED and a right LED that, in combination, indicate speed and activity.

Table 2. LED descriptions

LED

Power LED

1 through 8

Left LED

N/A (single LED only)

LED

GreenGreenPort LEDs for ports

OffGreen

GreenOff

DescriptionRight

Off. No power is supplied to the switch. Solid green. Power is supplied to the switch and the switch is ready

for operation.

Both LEDs solid green. A 1G link with a powered-on device is detected.

Both LEDs blinking green. Traffic is detected on the 1G link.

Left LED solid green, right LED off. A 100M link with a powered-on

device is detected. Left LED blinking green, right LED off. Traffic is detected on the

100M link.

Left LED off, right LED solid green. A 10M link with a powered-on device is detected.

Left LED off, right LED blinking green. Traffic is detected on the 10M link.

No link with a powered-on device is detected.OffOff

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Table 2. LED descriptions (Continued)

LED

9 and 10

Left LED

LED

GreenGreenPort LEDs for ports

OffGreen

GreenOff

YellowYellow

DescriptionRight

Both LEDs solid green. A 10G link with a powered-on device is detected.

Both LEDs blinking green. Traffic is detected on the 10G link.

Left LED solid green, right LED off. A 5G link with a powered-on

device is detected. Left LED blinking green, right LED off. Traffic is detected on the

5G link.

Left LED off, right LED solid green. A 2.5G link with a powered-on device is detected.

Left LED off, right LED blinking green. Traffic is detected on the

2.5G link.

Both LEDs solid yellow. A 1G or 100M link with a powered-on device is detected.

Both LEDs blinking yellow. Traffic is detected on the 1G or 100M link.

No link with a powered-on device is detected.OffOff

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Back Panel

Figure 3. Back panel

The back panel of the switch provides a Kensington lock slot for an optional lock and the 12V, 12.5A DC connector for the power adapter.

Switch Label

The switch label on the bottom panel of the switch shows the serial number, MAC address, default login information, and other information for the switch.

Figure 4. Switch label

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Safety Instructions and Warnings

Use the following safety guidelines to ensure your own personal safety and to help protect your system from potential damage.

To reduce the risk of bodily injury, electrical shock, fire, and damage to the equipment, observe the following precautions:

This product is designed for indoor use only in a temperature-controlled (32–104°F

• or 0–40°C) and humidity-controlled (90 percent maximum relative humidity, noncondensing) environment. Any device that is located outdoors and connected to this product must be properly grounded and surge protected.

To the extent permissible by applicable law, failure to follow these guidelines can result in damage to your NETGEAR product, which might not be covered by NETGEAR’s warranty.

Observe and follow service markings:

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- Do not service any product except as explained in your system documentation.

- Opening or removing covers that are marked with the triangular symbol with a

lightning bolt can expose you to electrical shock. We recommend that only a trained technician services components inside these compartments.

If any of the following conditions occur, unplug the product from the electrical outlet

• and replace the part or contact your trained service provider:

- The power cable, extension cable, or plug is damaged.

An object fell into the product.

- The product was exposed to water.

- The product was dropped or damaged.

The product does not operate correctly when you follow the operating instructions.

Keep your system away from radiators and heat sources. Also, do not block cooling

• vents.

Do not spill food or liquids on your system components, and never operate the

• product in a wet environment. If the system gets wet, see the appropriate section in your troubleshooting guide, or contact your trained service provider.

Do not push any objects into the openings of your system. Doing so can cause fire

• or electric shock by shorting out interior components.

Use the product only with approved equipment.

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Allow the product to cool before removing covers or touching internal components.

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Operate the product only from the type of external power source indicated on the

• electrical ratings label. If you are not sure of the type of power source required, consult your service provider or local power company.

To avoid damaging your system, be sure that the voltage selection switch (if provided)

• on the power supply is set to match the power at your location:

115V, 60 Hz in most of North and South America and some Far Eastern countries such as South Korea and Taiwan

- 100V, 50 Hz in eastern Japan and 100V, 60 Hz in western Japan

230V, 50 Hz in most of Europe, the Middle East, and the Far East

Be sure that attached devices are electrically rated to operate with the power available

• in your location.

Use only approved power cables. If you were not provided with a power cable for

• your system or for any AC-powered option intended for your system, purchase a power cable approved for your country. The power cable must be rated for the product and for the voltage and current marked on the product electrical ratings label. The voltage and current rating of the cable must be greater than the ratings marked on the product.

To help prevent electric shock, plug the system and peripheral power cables into

• properly grounded electrical outlets.

The peripheral power cables are equipped with three-prong plugs to help ensure

• proper grounding. Do not use adapter plugs or remove the grounding prong from

a cable. If you must use an extension cable, use a three-wire cable with properly grounded plugs.

Observe extension cable and power strip ratings. Make sure that the total ampere

• rating of all products plugged into the extension cable or power strip does not

exceed 80 percent of the ampere ratings limit for the extension cable or power strip.

To help protect your system from sudden, transient increases and decreases in

• electrical power, use a surge suppressor, line conditioner, or uninterruptible power supply (UPS).

Position system cables and power cables carefully. Route cables so that they cannot

• be stepped on or tripped over. Be sure that nothing rests on any cables.

Do not modify power cables or plugs. Consult a licensed electrician or your power

• company for site modifications.

Always follow your local and national wiring rules.

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Install and Access the Switch in Your Network

This chapter describes how you can install and access the switch in your network.

The chapter contains the following sections:

• Set Up the Switch in Your Network and Power On the Switch

• Methods to Discover and Access the Switch

• Access the Switch and Discover the IP Address of the Switch

• Use the NETGEAR Insight Mobile App to Access the Switch

• Use the NETGEAR ProSAFE Plus Utility to Access the Switch

• Change the Password

• Register Your Product

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Set Up the Switch in Your Network and Power On the Switch

Before you set up the switch in your network, we recommend that you review the information in the following table, which describes the network cables that you can use for the switch connections and the speeds that these cables can support, up to 100 meters (328 feet).

Table 3. Cables and speeds

Cable TypeSpeed

Category 5 (Cat 5) or higher rated100 Mbps

Category 5e (Cat 5e) or higher rated1 Gbps, 2.5 Gbps, or 5 Gbps

Category 6 (Cat 6) or higher rated10 Gbps, up to 55 meters (180 feet)

Category 6A (Cat 6A) or higher rated10 Gbps, more than 55 meters (180 feet)

Figure 5. Sample connections

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Table 4. Figure components

DescriptionLetterDescriptionLetter

ComputerEGS110EMX switchA

WiFi access pointF10G aggregation switchB

10G NAS deviceGNetwork routerC

InternetD

Note: Red lines indicate 10G connections. Black lines indicate 1G connections.

To set up the switch in your network and power on the switch:

Connect devices to the RJ-45 network ports on the front panel of the switch (A). The following sample connections are shown in the previous figure:

1G link to a computer (E)

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1G link to a WiFi access point (F)

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10G link to a 10G network-attached storage (NAS) device (G)

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Ports 1 through 8 on the switch support 1G, 100M, and 10M. Ports 9 and 10 on the switch support 10G, 5G, 2.5G, 1G, and 100M. Use the cables that we recommend in the previous table.

Depending on nature and size of your network, do the following:

Business network. Connect port 9 or 10 on the switch (A) to a LAN port on a

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10G aggregation switch (B) that is connected to a network router (C) that is, in turn, is connected to the Internet (D). This network setup is shown in the previous figure.

Small office or home office network. Connect the switch to either the LAN port

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on your router that is connected to your Internet modem or directly to your Internet modem.

Note: The switch can provide 10G speeds only if your Internet connection supports 10G. Depending on your setup, if your router, Internet modem, or both do support 10G speeds, connect port 9 or 10 on the switch to your router or your Internet modem.

3. Turn on the switch by connecting the power adapter to the switch and plugging the power adapter into an electrical outlet.

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The green Power LED at the front of the switch lights and the port LEDs for connected devices light.

Methods to Discover and Access the Switch

You can use any of the following methods to discover the switch in your network and access the switch to configure and manage it:

Computer and web browser. Use a computer and a web browser to discover the

• switch in your network and access the local browser interface of the switch (see Access the Switch and Discover the IP Address of the Switch on page 17).

Insight mobile app. Install the NETGEAR Insight mobile app on a smartphone or

• tablet to discover the switch in your network and access the local browser interface of the switch (see Use the NETGEAR Insight Mobile App to Access the Switch on page 24).

ProSAFE Plus Utility. Install the NETGEAR ProSAFE®Plus Utility on a Windows-based

• computer and use the utility to discover the switch in your network and perform basic configurations (see Use the NETGEAR ProSAFE Plus Utility to Access the Switch on page 25).

Access the Switch and Discover the IP Address of the Switch

By default, the switch receives an IP address from a DHCP server (or a router that functions as a DHCP server) in your network.

For information about setting up a fixed (static) IP address on the switch, see Set Up a Fixed IP Address for the Switch on page 21.

Access the Switch From a Windows-Based Computer

To access the switch from a Windows-based computer and discover the switch IP address:

1. Open Windows Explorer or File Explorer.

Click the Network link.

If prompted, enable the Network Discovery feature.

Under Network Infrastructure, locate the GS110EMX switch.

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Double-click GS110EMX (xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx), in which xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx is the MAC address of the switch.

The login page of the local browser interface opens.

6. Enter the switch password. The default password is password. The password is case-sensitive.

The Switch Information page displays. The page shows the IP address that is assigned to the switch.

Tip: You can copy and paste the IP address into a new shortcut or bookmark it for quick access on your computer or mobile device. However, if you restart the switch, a dynamic IP address (assigned by a DHCP server) might change and the bookmark might no longer link to the login page for the switch. In that situation, you must repeat this procedure so that you can discover the new IP address of the switch in the network and update your bookmark accordingly. You can also set up a fixed (static) IP address for the switch (see Set Up a Fixed IP Address for the Switch on page 21) to make sure that the new bookmark always links to the login page for the switch, even after you restart the switch.

Access the Switch From a Mac Using Bonjour

If your Mac supports Bonjour, you can use the following procedure. If your Mac does not support Bonjour, see Access the Switch From a Mac or Windows-Based Computer Using the NETGEAR Switch Discovery Tool on page 19.

To access the switch from a Mac using Bonjour and discover the switch IP address:

Open the Safari browser.

Select Safari > Preferences. The General page displays.

Click the Advanced tab. The Advanced page displays.

Select the Include Bonjour in the Bookmarks Menu check box.

5. Close the Advanced page.

Depending on your Mac OS version, select one of the following, in which xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx is the MAC address of the switch:

Bookmarks > Bonjour > GS110EMX (xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx)

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Bookmarks > Bonjour > Webpages GS110EMX (xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx)

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The login page of the local browser interface opens.

7. Enter the switch password. The default password is password. The password is case-sensitive.

The Switch Information page displays. The page shows the IP address that is assigned to the switch.

Access the Switch From a Mac or Windows-Based Computer Using the NETGEAR Switch Discovery Tool

The NETGEAR Switch Discovery Tool lets you discover the switch in your network and access the local browser interface of the switch from a Mac or a 64-bit Windows-based computer. If your Mac does not support Bonjour, use the following procedure.

To install the NETGEAR Switch Discovery Tool, discover the switch in your network, access the switch, and discover the switch IP address:

1. Download the Switch Discovery Tool by visiting netgear.com/support/product/gs110emx.aspx#download.

Depending on the computer that you are using, download either the Mac version or the version for a 64-bit Windows-based computer.

Temporarily disable the firewall, Internet security, antivirus programs, or all of these on the computer that you use to configure the switch.

Unzip the Switch Discovery Tool files, click or double-click the Setup.exe file (for example, NetgearSDT-V1.1.115_Win_x64_Setup.exe), and install the program

on your computer. Depending on your computer setup, the installation process might add the NETGEAR

Switch Discovery Tool icon to the Dock of your Mac or the desktop of your Windows-based computer.

4. Reenable the security services on your computer.

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5. Power on the switch. The DHCP server assigns the switch an IP address.

6. Connect your computer to the same network as the switch. You can use a WiFi or wired connection. The computer and the switch must be on

the same Layer 2 network.

7. Open the Switch Discovery Tool. If the NETGEAR Switch Discovery Tool icon is in the Dock of your Mac or on the

desktop of your Windows-based computer, click or double-click the NETGEAR Switch Discovery Tool icon to open the program.

The initial page displays a menu and a button.

From the Choose a connection menu, select the network connection that allows the Switch Discovery Tool to access the switch.

Click the Start Searching button. The Switch Discovery Tool displays a list of Smart Managed Plus Switches that it

discovers on the selected network.

For each switch, the tool displays the IP address.

10.

To access the local browser interface of the switch, click the ADMIN PAGE button. The login page of the local browser interface opens.

11. Enter the switch password. The default password is password. The password is case-sensitive.

The Switch Information page displays. The page shows the IP address that is assigned to the switch.

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Set Up a Fixed IP Address for the Switch

By default, the switch receives an IP address from a DHCP server (or a router that functions as a DHCP server) in your network. However, the DHCP server might not always issue the same IP address to the switch. For easy access to the switch local browser interface, you can set up a fixed (static) IP address on the switch. This allows you to manage the switch anytime from a mobile device because the switch IP address remains the same.

To change the IP address of the switch, you can connect to the switch by one of the following methods:

Through a network connection. If the switch and your computer are connected to

• the same network (which is the most likely situation), you can change the IP address of the switch through a network connection (see Set Up a Fixed IP Address for the Switch Through a Network Connection on page 21).

Through a direct connection. In the unlikely situation that the switch is not connected

• to a network, or for some reason you cannot connect to the switch over a network connection, you can change the IP address of the switch by using an Ethernet cable and making a direct connection to the switch (see Set Up a Fixed IP Address for the Switch by Connecting Directly to the Switch Off-Network on page 22).

Set Up a Fixed IP Address for the Switch Through a Network Connection

If the switch and your computer are connected to the same network (which is the most the likely situation), you can change the IP address of the switch through a network connection.

To disable the DHCP client of the switch and change the IP address of the switch to a fixed IP address by using a network connection:

1. Connect your computer to the same network as the switch. You can use a WiFi or wired network connection.

2. Launch a web browser.

In the address field of your web browser, enter the IP address of the switch. The login page displays.

4. Enter the switch password. The default password is password. The password is case-sensitive.

The Switch Information page displays.

From the DHCP Mode menu, select Disable. The IP address fields become available.

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Enter the fixed (static) IP address that you want to assign to the switch and the associated subnet mask and gateway IP address.

You can also either leave the address in the IP Address field as it is (with the IP address that was issued by the DHCP server) or change the last three digits of the IP address to an unused IP address.

Write down the complete fixed IP address. You can bookmark it later.

Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Your switch web session is disconnected when you change

the IP address.

If the login page does not display, in the address field of your web browser, enter the new IP address of the switch.

The login page displays.

10.

For easy access to the local browser interface, bookmark the page on your computer.

Set Up a Fixed IP Address for the Switch by Connecting Directly to the Switch Off-Network In the unlikely situation that the switch is not connected to a

network, or for some reason you cannot connect to the switch over a network connection, you can change the IP address of the switch by using an Ethernet cable and making a direct connection to the switch.

To disable the DHCP client of the switch and change the IP address of the switch to a fixed IP address by using a direct connection:

Connect an Ethernet cable from your computer to an Ethernet port on the switch.

Change the IP address of your computer to be in the same subnet as the default IP address of the switch.

The default IP address of the switch is 192.168.0.239. This means that you must change the IP address of the computer to be on the same subnet as the default IP address of the switch (192.168.0.x).

The method to change the IP address on your computer depends on the operating system of your computer.

Open a web browser from a computer that is connected to the switch directly through an Ethernet cable.

Enter 192.168.0.239 as the IP address of the switch. The login page displays.

5. Enter the switch password.

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The default password is password. The password is case-sensitive.

The Switch Information page displays.

From the DHCP Mode menu, select Disable. The IP address fields become available.

Enter the fixed (static) IP address that you want to assign to the switch and the associated subnet mask and gateway IP address.

Write down the complete fixed IP address. You can bookmark it later.

Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Your switch web session is disconnected when you change

the IP address.

10.

Disconnect the switch from your computer and install the switch in your network. For more information, see Set Up the Switch in Your Network and Power On the

Switch on page 15.

11. Restore your computer to its original IP address.

12.

Verify that you can connect to the switch with its new IP address: a. Connect your computer to the same network as the switch.

You can use a WiFi or wired network connection.

b. Launch a web browser.

In the address field of your web browser, enter the new IP address of the switch. The login page displays.

d. Enter the switch password.

The default password is password. The password is case-sensitive. The Switch Information page displays.

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Use the NETGEAR Insight Mobile App to Access the Switch

The NETGEAR Insight mobile app lets you discover the switch in your network and access the local browser interface of the switch from your smartphone.

To access the switch from the Insight app:

On your iOS or Android mobile device, go to the app store, search for NETGEAR Insight, and download and install the app.

If the switch is directly connected to a WiFi router or access point, connect your mobile device to the WiFi network of the router or access point.

Select LOG IN to log in to your existing NETGEAR account or tap the CREATE NETGEAR ACCOUNT button to create a new account.

After you log in to your account, name your network and specify a device admin password that applies to all devices that you add to this network, and tap the NEXT button.

You can now add a device. Choose one of the following options:

Add a device by scanning your network.

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Add a device by entering its serial number.

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Add a device by scanning its barcode.

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Note: Pages might display and suggest that you connect the switch to power and to an uplink. If you already did this, on these pages, tap the NEXT button.

If the switch is not yet connected to the same WiFi network as your mobile device, connect it now to the same WiFi network, wait two minutes, and then tap the NEXT button.

The switch is discovered and registered on the network.

In the Insight app, select the switch and tap the Visit Web Interface link. The login page of the local browser interface opens.

8. Enter the switch password. The default password is password. The password is case-sensitive.

The Switch Information page displays.

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8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Smart Managed Plus Switch Model GS110EMX

Use the NETGEAR ProSAFE Plus Utility to Access the Switch

The NETGEAR ProSAFE Plus Utility runs on Windows-based computers and lets you customize and manage the switch for your network. For easiest access, we recommend that you cable the switch to a network with a router or DHCP server that assigns IP addresses, power on the switch, and then use a computer that is connected to the same network as the switch.

Note: The ProSAFE Plus Utility requires WinPcap and Adobe Air. If WinPcap and Adobe Air are not detected during the ProSAFE Plus Utility installation, you are prompted to

allow them to be installed.

To install the ProSAFE Plus Utility and access and configure the switch:

1. Download the ProSAFE Plus Utility by visiting netgear.com/support/product/PCU. You must use ProSAFE Plus Utility version 2.5.3 or a later version.

Temporarily disable the firewall, Internet security, antivirus programs, or all of these on the computer that you use to configure the switch.

Note: Instead of disabling security services, you can also configure your computer’s security software to allow broadcast UDP packets to go through UDP remote and source (local and destination) ports 63321 through 63324. To allow this traffic, you can create a rule in your computer’s security software.

Unzip the ProSAFE Plus Utility files, double-click the .exe file (for example, ProSAFE Plus Utility 2.5.3.exe), and install the program on your computer.

The installation process places a ProSAFE Plus Utility icon on your desktop.

If you temporarily disabled any security services, reenable those services.

Note: We recommend that you restart your computer after installing the ProSAFE Plus Utility.

5. Power on the switch. The DHCP server assigns the switch an IP address.

6. Connect your computer to the same network as the switch. You can use a WiFi or wired connection. The computer and the switch must be on

the same Layer 2 network.

User Manual25Install and Access the Switch in

Your Network

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Netgear GS110EMX User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Contents

Hardware Overview of the Switch

Related Documentation

Switch Package Contents

Front Panel

Status LEDs

Back Panel

Switch Label

Safety Instructions and Warnings

Install and Access the Switch in Your Network

Set Up the Switch in Your Network and Power On the Switch

Methods to Discover and Access the Switch

Access the Switch and Discover the IP Address of the Switch

Access the Switch From a Windows-Based Computer

Access the Switch From a Mac Using Bonjour

Access the Switch From a Mac or Windows-Based Computer Using the NETGEAR Switch Discovery Tool

Set Up a Fixed IP Address for the Switch

Set Up a Fixed IP Address for the Switch Through a Network Connection

Set Up a Fixed IP Address for the Switch by Connecting Directly to the Switch Off-Network In the unlikely situation that the switch is not connected to a

Use the NETGEAR Insight Mobile App to Access the Switch

Use the NETGEAR ProSAFE Plus Utility to Access the Switch